ntst8
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A start to a few upgrades on my 961. The current thinking is to replace the ECU, finish oil/breather system mods incl the oil pump non return thingy, replace the ugly leaky old headlight bucket with the later classic styled one, install Motogadget indicators, replace the regulator and reinforce the battery tray.
Once all done have a ride or two to see what difference has been made and then think about the mechanical blueprinting.
Headlamp removed, starting to play with the indicators.
Removal of ECU, pretty much as in Richard-7's guide except...
My wiring has been run around behind the fuse box bracket so can't easily pull the fusebox out of the way, have to fiddle around that to get to the ECU bracket screws.
Battery disconnected before removing the ECU, a couple of gremlins revealed. The sealed battery has been spitting acid out of the relief port (corroded D on the battery strap and on the battery tray and staining on the rear of the battery mat) and the battery tray has cracked at the usual spot - gusset required.
Ricks regulator fitted, hopefully this will deal to the battery. It appears to have been overcharging, the old reg failed the tests in the factory workshop manual.
Old and new ECU. the rear (left in shot) lug needs to be removed to fit into the seat space. The factory one has been removed by someone trained at the Bigger Hammer School of Engineering Finesse, it had been crudely snapped off. I will try to be a bit neater.
Essential tools today, 2008 doesn't seem all that long ago. Light grey is not very forgiving of oily workshop hands.
I am back at work already so as always progress will not be fast.
Once all done have a ride or two to see what difference has been made and then think about the mechanical blueprinting.
Headlamp removed, starting to play with the indicators.
Removal of ECU, pretty much as in Richard-7's guide except...
My wiring has been run around behind the fuse box bracket so can't easily pull the fusebox out of the way, have to fiddle around that to get to the ECU bracket screws.
Battery disconnected before removing the ECU, a couple of gremlins revealed. The sealed battery has been spitting acid out of the relief port (corroded D on the battery strap and on the battery tray and staining on the rear of the battery mat) and the battery tray has cracked at the usual spot - gusset required.
Ricks regulator fitted, hopefully this will deal to the battery. It appears to have been overcharging, the old reg failed the tests in the factory workshop manual.
Old and new ECU. the rear (left in shot) lug needs to be removed to fit into the seat space. The factory one has been removed by someone trained at the Bigger Hammer School of Engineering Finesse, it had been crudely snapped off. I will try to be a bit neater.
Essential tools today, 2008 doesn't seem all that long ago. Light grey is not very forgiving of oily workshop hands.
I am back at work already so as always progress will not be fast.