Started my bike up after a lengthy 3 month rebuild...
So my klr650 blew a headgasket 3 months ago and I decided to do the 688 by eaglemike, full head refurb, trailtech dash, sprockets, chain, and a dozen other little things.
Until 3 weeks ago I felt vastly over my head in so many ways. 90% of the projects were about half done and the other parts were less.
Well tonight I FINALLY started the damn thing up!! SUCH A GREAT FEELING. 15 seconds of starting, give or take, to refill carb and such along with some choke for 5 seconds and it kicked right on and ran great!
However the thermostat was leaking. So I hit it off and identified the problem. I overtorqued the thermostat bolts and ripped the thread out of the bolt holes. :( I have the helicoil but I have to get the right size drill bit tomorrow.
STILL! IT STARTED!!!
Getting so ansy to ride.
Thanks r/motorcycles for being such a fantastic source of inspiration!
Posted Feb 1, 2013, 5:27 AM UTC · edited
Always a great feeling. My father and I once did a complete tear down and rebuild on a WR motor. Ended up having to replace the side cases, gears, and shift forks. I will never forget the feeling of accomplishment starting up the bike.
I will admit I did a little dance after wards. Followed by a fair bit of cursing when I realized a tiny bit of coolant was leaking. :)