The Matrix: Rebuilding By runningslow (Read 26,542 times)

[runningslow]

Here's another bump for my thread (gotta keep it on the first page ), with what will probably be a dumb question...

As the whole world is probably aware by now, I will have my new motor soon. So, once I start reassembling the bike, what problems should I anticipate after sitting for 8 months? Anything in particular that I should check? Should I just plan to (re)do a full PDI?

[mflorek]

An eight month nap is probably going to have impact on your battery. I would start by checking and cleaning the grounding locations and get the battery on the charger away from your work location. Remember AC power is the last thing connected and the first thing disconnected.

[runningslow]

Aug 26, 2010 10:19:38 GMT -6 mflorek said:

An eight month nap is probably going to have impact on your battery. I would start by checking and cleaning the grounding locations and get the battery on the charger away from your work location. Remember AC power is the last thing connected and the first thing disconnected.

Thanks for the input, but I'm not too worried about the battery. It may be a problem, but we'll see.

See, shortly before my scoot went on the long term disabled list, I was having some charging issues, so I had bought a battery tender and a second battery. During the downtime, I've been rotating my battery tender between the two batteries.

I'm definitely going to go give the wiring a good look over, though. That should be pretty easy since most of the plastic is off anyway.

[runningslow]

UPDATE: The motor is paid for. ;D

[jake aka:ventoscoot]

Nice!!! See my new post in the custom section about what I am going to do with your parts!!! Can't wait to see what you do with this one!!

[runningslow]

Aug 31, 2010 22:04:04 GMT -6 jake aka:ventoscoot said:

Nice!!! See my new post in the custom section about what I am going to do with your parts!!! Can't wait to see what you do with this one!!

Looking forward to following your post! I hope those parts are going to work out for you!

I'm still trying to decide what to do with the rest of the old motor: Trash it or rebuild it. I may just crate it up and hold onto it for now until I can decide. It would probably make for a nice project: 4 valve head, 63mm BBK, +4mm stroker crank, performance variator & clutch, EFI.... </daydream>

I can't wait to get this beast running again! I had hoped to get it before the long Labor Day weekend, but estimated delivery date is Sept 8th, so barring any difficulties... I should be able to get it together next weekend. ;D

[ccprof]

Josh - about that broken "stud" for the fork cover. You might try what I just did. Find a plastic bottle cap that's close to the right size. Epoxy it on to the broken part, I used Lock-tite expoxy Use some Bondo to fill it out some. When it's dry, carefully drill a hole for the bolt.

[runningslow]

Sept 1, 2010 12:01:34 GMT -6 ccprof said:

Josh - about that broken "stud" for the fork cover. You might try what I just did. Find a plastic bottle cap that's close to the right size. Epoxy it on to the broken part, I used Lock-tite expoxy Use some Bondo to fill it out some. When it's dry, carefully drill a hole for the bolt.

Hmm.. that's not bad idea. I was thinking of using some epoxy putty, but your way sounds easier. I'm going to need to get some epoxy for the repairs on the belly pan anyway.

Will bondo stick to this plastic? I'm thinking about using some epoxy putty on the front fender after sanding away the deformed plastic, but if Bondo would work I may use that.

I honestly haven't gotten anything done on the body... its just been way too hot in the garage to even think about it. I think I'll leave most of the body repair for the cooler months so I can paint without having to worry about the humidity.

[ccprof]

The Bondo stuck on mine but it didn't sick well to the bottle cap. Epoxy putty might be a better idea.

[runningslow]

Fedex is telling me an estimated Delivery Date of Sept 9 (tomorrow), but according to the tracking info its still sitting in Phoenix, AZ??? It has said that since last week. Something tells me that Fedex Ground from Phoenix to Florida will take more than 24 hours. I'm hoping that someone just forgot to scan it before it left Phoenix.....

[ccprof]

Maybe they only update at certain terminals???

[runningslow]

Sept 8, 2010 6:50:55 GMT -6 ccprof said:

Maybe they only update at certain terminals???

That's what I'm hoping, but it only says it arrived in Phoenix! It doesn't say anything about leaving Phoenix.

[runningslow]

Sep 9, 2010 4:38 AM - On FedEx vehicle for delivery - ORLANDO, FL

I know what I'm doing tonight! ;D
(That is... If I don't have anything else come up )

[runningslow]

I have a a few questions which I can't really find an answer for. These will come in handy when I get started with my reassembly (hopefully tonight):

1) When mounting the rear tire, should I lube the axle at all?

2) I'm also replacing my speedo cable. Should I put any sort of lube into hub on the front axle?

I'm assuming that everything else should just be the reverse of removal: plug wiring harnesses back together, bolting things back up, etc...

[runningslow]

Motor is here and I got it mounted on the bike!!! ;D
I'll post some pictures later.

Now, I've got to put the wiring all back together, then try to fire it up. That probably won't be until some time on Sunday. I'll have to study the wiring diagrams here on ScooterDoc to make sure I get it right.