My Sr400

[BSJ]

It's funny what you find on Bahht and Sold when your not really looking! Only 180k baht!

[OmegaRacer]

After all the hard work to build it to your liking, you sell it off so quickly??

[Spoonman]

Yep. sick of the police harassment and extortion. they tried it on for Bt.2000 on saturday because the bike is red in the book.

Bike is in bit's again and it will be red by the weekend for a run to Baen Saeng.

180k is high but with more than 250k in the bike the price has to start somewhere.

If it sells the monies will be going towards a Yamaha Bolt.

Edited January 21, 2014 by Spoonman

[paz]

Intermittent problem = electric cause. Old parts develop unreliable internal resistance, coils are especially prone to due to degratation of winding insulation, and more so when hot. Usually undetectable by any bench instrument.

Went out and bought a DVM, but can get much of reading on any of the 5 coils I have, can you explain the test and expected readings?

Thanks

As mentioned above, don't bother trying measuring, these are undectectable faults. The only valid "test" is to try a fresh new coil.

Edited January 21, 2014 by paz

[AllanB]

Intermittent problem = electric cause. Old parts develop unreliable internal resistance, coils are especially prone to due to degratation of winding insulation, and more so when hot. Usually undetectable by any bench instrument.

Went out and bought a DVM, but can get much of reading on any of the 5 coils I have, can you explain the test and expected readings?

Thanks

As mentioned above, don't bother trying measuring, these are undectectable faults. The only valid "test" is to try a fresh new coil.

Oh I see what you mean..no chance...... the bike an NV400 was built in 1983 for the home market and production ceased in '85. I have tried a secondhand Steed coil, then I got hold of a pair of secondhand NV400 coils and with any combination nothing made much if any difference.

Sorry for hijacking this thread somewhat....

[Spoonman]

No probs with the hijack. good to see some discussion trying to solve a problem.

[paz]

Intermittent problem = electric cause. Old parts develop unreliable internal resistance, coils are especially prone to due to degratation of winding insulation, and more so when hot. Usually undetectable by any bench instrument.

Went out and bought a DVM, but can get much of reading on any of the 5 coils I have, can you explain the test and expected readings?

Thanks

As mentioned above, don't bother trying measuring, these are undectectable faults. The only valid "test" is to try a fresh new coil.

Oh I see what you mean..no chance...... the bike an NV400 was built in 1983 for the home market and production ceased in '85. I have tried a secondhand Steed coil, then I got hold of a pair of secondhand NV400 coils and with any combination nothing made much if any difference.

Sorry for hijacking this thread somewhat....

It is not always the coil to be faulty. It can also be the ignition box, or the pickup sensor.

[Spoonman]

[pokerkid]

was it not easier to change the colour in the greenbook ?

[OmegaRacer]

was it not easier to change the colour in the greenbook ?

That's what I thought. How's that red tank going to look on the rest of the bike?? hmmm

[BSJ]

Red bikes go faster! Whether they sell faster is another issue!

It did look good before and probably will again.

[Spoonman]

was it not easier to change the colour in the greenbook ?

No.

Bike needs to go back to the province it is registered in to update the book with a colour change. I work here Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 5.30pm so taking the bike 3 hours away to do this is something I do not have the time to do.

Easier to change colour of bike (For me).

[denkiblue555]

^^ Ahh, thought there must have been a reason.

I am in the same boat now (riding around on an old import that is red in the book and black in real life due to a recent colour change), and didn't really think it would be that much of an issue. Good to get real information about what happens in these situations, even though it sucks.

Sweet bike and good luck with the sale.

Legit SRs are pretty hard to find and this one is worth good money IMHO!

[Spoonman]

was it not easier to change the colour in the greenbook ?

That's what I thought. How's that red tank going to look on the rest of the bike?? hmmm

I think it will look ok.

[BSJ]

I see you have the same air compressor as I do!

The paint looks good It's a flat red with metallic black stripes?

[Spoonman]

I see you have the same air compressor as I do!

The paint looks good It's a flat red with metallic black stripes?

Nah. flat cause I scrub with a brillo pad between paint coats. I bought the compressor to blows all the crud from my remote control Baja 5B after an outing. Is also good for blowing out crap in the carby and pumping up tyres...for the money it is an awesome compressor though.

For paint I just use rattle cans as for the little amount I do I cannot justify a spray gun and the rest of the stuff (Buying paint/thinners etc etc) that goes along with it.

I tossed on some clear and chucked it in the BBQ.

lots of fluro light make it look bright.

This is more how it looks.

Edited January 22, 2014 by Spoonman

[CTO]

BBQ Bike Tank, what sauce do you serve with that?

For rattle cans a very nice job!

[OmegaRacer]

That might look even better than the black one. You should pass by the cop's stand and thank them!

[OmegaRacer]

By the way...this is how my new tank and side covers look like. Will pick them up tomorrow in Bkk.

Don't think police will harass me about the colour where I live.

[Spoonman]

That looks awesome mate. yeah the police here are getting worse by the day.

[bigdod]

I see you have the same air compressor as I do!

The paint looks good It's a flat red with metallic black stripes?

Nah. flat cause I scrub with a brillo pad between paint coats. I bought the compressor to blows all the crud from my remote control Baja 5B after an outing. Is also good for blowing out crap in the carby and pumping up tyres...for the money it is an awesome compressor though.

For paint I just use rattle cans as for the little amount I do I cannot justify a spray gun and the rest of the stuff (Buying paint/thinners etc etc) that goes along with it.

I tossed on some clear and chucked it in the BBQ.

lots of fluro light make it look bright.

This is more how it looks.

Nice paint...I could never get a decent paint job out of a rattle can, always ends up all orange - peely. Maybe just too greedy with the coats I suppose. Looks as good as the black all the same. Talking about compressors though...I'm in the market for a decent quality heavy duty jobbie with +100 litre receiver, anyone any ideas for what to buy and/or where please?

cheers

Dod

[Spoonman]

I see you have the same air compressor as I do!

The paint looks good It's a flat red with metallic black stripes?

Nah. flat cause I scrub with a brillo pad between paint coats. I bought the compressor to blows all the crud from my remote control Baja 5B after an outing. Is also good for blowing out crap in the carby and pumping up tyres...for the money it is an awesome compressor though.

For paint I just use rattle cans as for the little amount I do I cannot justify a spray gun and the rest of the stuff (Buying paint/thinners etc etc) that goes along with it.

I tossed on some clear and chucked it in the BBQ.

lots of fluro light make it look bright.

This is more how it looks.

Nice paint...I could never get a decent paint job out of a rattle can, always ends up all orange - peely. Maybe just too greedy with the coats I suppose. Looks as good as the black all the same. Talking about compressors though...I'm in the market for a decent quality heavy duty jobbie with +100 litre receiver, anyone any ideas for what to buy and/or where please?

cheers

Dod

That is what the BBQ is for. Lay on the paint and get it into the (warm) oven and the paint "flows" out smooth. fine line between too much paint (runs) and not enough (dry spots) though and has taken some practice to get a good result.

I bought my compressor from Thai Watsadu, they have a decent range from small to large.

[bigdod]

I see you have the same air compressor as I do!

The paint looks good It's a flat red with metallic black stripes?

Nah. flat cause I scrub with a brillo pad between paint coats. I bought the compressor to blows all the crud from my remote control Baja 5B after an outing. Is also good for blowing out crap in the carby and pumping up tyres...for the money it is an awesome compressor though.

For paint I just use rattle cans as for the little amount I do I cannot justify a spray gun and the rest of the stuff (Buying paint/thinners etc etc) that goes along with it.

I tossed on some clear and chucked it in the BBQ.

lots of fluro light make it look bright.

This is more how it looks.

Nice paint...I could never get a decent paint job out of a rattle can, always ends up all orange - peely. Maybe just too greedy with the coats I suppose. Looks as good as the black all the same. Talking about compressors though...I'm in the market for a decent quality heavy duty jobbie with +100 litre receiver, anyone any ideas for what to buy and/or where please?

cheers

Dod

That is what the BBQ is for. Lay on the paint and get it into the (warm) oven and the paint "flows" out smooth. fine line between too much paint (runs) and not enough (dry spots) though and has taken some practice to get a good result.

I bought my compressor from Thai Watsadu, they have a decent range from small to large.

That'll be why then...last time I tried it was in a shed in Scotland - after that i just gave up and got my mate to do it. He was ace at paint jobs...

I take it Thai Watsadu are down in the city? I'm out in the sticks (Isaan) and there's not a lot of choice up here. I'm trying to set myself up a decent workshop and finding decent kit is proving to be a project in itself... I've killed my GSXR 11 so its first on the slab once I'm up and running

[Spoonman]

Well that foks the ride to Baen Saeng bike festival on Saturday.

Fuel tap fell apart like it is made from play doh.

[BSJ]

By the way...this is how my new tank and side covers look like. Will pick them up tomorrow in Bkk.

Don't think police will harass me about the colour where I live.

Looks fantastic!

[Wong!]

I'm out in the sticks (Isaan) and there's not a lot of choice up here.

Not sure if you're near Udon or not, but Tool Pro stock a number of compressors.

[BSJ]

Thai Watsadu aren't the cheapest place to buy air compressors. If your not in a desperate hurry check around. Sometimes you can find catalogue specials with good discounts.

[Spoonman]

I thought mine @ Bt.3800 to be a reasonable price.

[RubberSideDown]

I thought mine @ Bt.3800 to be a reasonable price.

I got the same one at HomePro for 3500 baht last year- it was a steal and a great thing to have in the house- I might upgrade to a larger-capacity compressor in the future as it's better for running air tools, but that little one is very handy for the reasons you already mentioned (and I'm anal about tire pressure and check and adjust it before every ride;)).

[Mickey Cohen]

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