motorelle

Replaced Air Filter Cap

Replaced the air filter cap today. The old air filter cap had been tampered by one of the previous owners to let more air in. I’m assuming to add more power to the engine. However, I haven’t noticed any difference with the new air filter.

I also replaced the damper (the rubber ring surrounding the bolt that fastens the fuel tank to the bike frame).

Replaced Air Filter

I went home early from work today to replace the air filter in motorcycle. I used K&N Filters that I ordered from BikeBandit as replacements.

Replaced Oil Filter

Replaced the oil filter today:

• HifloFiltro Oil Filter
• 2 liters of Pennzoil 10W-40
• a socket to remove the oil drain plug and the oil filter bolt

I had to visit three Kragen’s Auto Part stores until I found one that will recycle the old oil.

Replaced Clutch Cable

I left work early to take the light rail and bus to Grand Prix in Santa Clara, CA. I picked up the clutch cable. I took the bus back to Wendy’s and replaced the clutch cable. Elle is back!

Replaced Fuel Tube

I found that the motorcycle fuel tube is leaking, so I bought new tubes in addition to a motorcycle cover at Road Rider Motorcycle Accessories. I also bought an oil pan for when I replace the oil filter later.

Went to Target to get a toolbox and WD-40 for hard to remove screws, but to my dismay the tools did not fit the motorcycle. Instead, I went to Kragen Auto Parts near my work. Instead of buying a toolbox, I bought individual tools: two screwdrivers (a Philips and a flat head), a ratchet wrench with 5 sockets, and a needle nose pliers.

The fuel tank still had plenty of fuel so I drained the fuel into oil pan temporarily. I replaced the fuel tubes.

I found that a plastic tube that goes from the air filter to the carburetor was disconnected. I don’t know why this was disconnected. This may have played a role in the problem that I experienced this week.