2022

It seems a lot of water again has passed under the bridge.

Still going strong, 80k+.

Don’t ride much during the summers, but when I do, I enjoy it a lot. I will never sell this.

2021, still going..

Water under the bridge, or something.

Shock is now overhauled, front will be done also. New Metzelers are on.

Other bits and bobs, belt pulleys are worn weirdly, those need to be done too.

2018; It’s not August yet

Got the new solenoid the other day and yesterday evening had to go for a spin, even though the ambient temperature was way too high for me or the bike.

Flawless.

Test ride (200m)

It starts and runs.

Now I need to fit in my leathers…

Air filters

New filters. Permanent ones.
Pipercross MPX038.
But the question is, which way?

After some thinking, I decided that coarse up (black), fine down (red). Didn’t see any info in the packaging.
To put them on, you need to re-use the plastic parts from your original filters.

Now I need a new starter solenoid. With 150A rating. Ebay.co.uk to the rescue.. and searchword “AP8112927”

In August we ride ! (not sure about the year, though..)

A lot happening in the background.

Slowly, but we’ll get there.

Eccentric bearings

Got them installed.

Slowly, but surely this is coming back together. In the summer we ride! But, what year? I don’t know.

Oh, also did the swingarm bearings earlier:

SKF BAH 0062

Had to put that in the title, so that the search engines find it.

If you are looking for one, go to http://www.123bearing.eu , they have it.

Bearings

Might as well do the steering bearings too..

Swingarm off

Finally managed to get it off.
Penetrating liquid, a threaded rod, heat and a patience. I did swear a couple times.. luckily I had some Weizen beer.
Rod is 12mm (nut size 19mm).

Axle is probably toast. The bushings looked ok. Replace the bearings, if they are not too expensive. Already got the needle bearing for the rear wheel. Still looking for the big angular for the rear wheel. Maybe get it from https://www.123bearing.eu

I fear the day when I try to put it all back together! Getting the frame off the engine was not easy. The engine is heavy!

Bearings and tools

Changing the rear wheel bearings.
two-row angular:

BAH0062
needle bearing:

NK42/30
Also bought tools to try and remove the pivot axle.

Swingarm pivot axle

What a pain in the a$$.

I knew when starting this, that it would not come out easily. Well, it’s still there. Not budging.

Juha even made me a steel punching tool; Axle spins using the 14mm allen key from the left side.

Steering bearings also need a cleaning.

Rear eccentric taking off. Bearings will be replaced.

More to come.

Dismantling 2016

Taking the bike apart this year. No riding.

Check swingarm bearings.
Check rear hub bearings.
Check/replace piston rings.
Check/replace front wheel bearings.

Oil change

changed the oil (no filter) at ~74600 km.

Coolant leak

Experienced some coolant leak and high coolant temps.
Suspecting the expansion tank, as it is somewhat a known issue in the 748/916/996 series.

Took the cooling parts off, didn’t see immediately if the tank is cracked or not.. will pressurise it to be sure.

What’s the point of the rubber thingy in this hole? (now removed). And does that look like a crack in the hole?

Also took off the radiator, cleaned it a bit. It’s got 16 years worth of insects and road dirt in it..

Will also check proper functioning of thermostat and the fan switch.

Putting the tank back together

Now she’s ready for riding again. Maybe wash/clean her too?

Fuel filter

Got this today. KL145. Also fits BMW’s and Triumph’s.

42440041A 1240850

Maintenance is still #1

No riding, just tearing apart.

Couldn’t remember when the filter was changed, maybe 2010? Have to look at my notes.

Fuel pump is Bosch 0 580 453 408

Perhaps change the coarse filter too, while all is open.

Also need to change the fuel lines too.

Battery was replaced too. Old one was 5 years old.

Riding in September

An absolutely wonderful weather and good company on a blast through the countryside! It’s not everyday, that an SPS and a Daytona RS stop at the bar, that time forgot..

Also, had a bit of an issue on the way. Need to replace the fuse holder.

Oil change

Due to an upcoming track day, I changed the oil and filter.