Author Topic: brandEn's K4 (Read 180024 times)

brandEn · « **Reply #725 on:** October 31, 2013, 12:35:53 PM »

Anyone use wiper fluid hose for the carb vent and bowl overflow tubes?

Do the carb vent hoses route over the airbox? Can't find any info in the manual.

flybox1 · « **Reply #726 on:** October 31, 2013, 02:07:41 PM »

Quote from: brandEn on October 31, 2013, 12:35:53 PM

Anyone use wiper fluid hose for the carb vent and bowl overflow tubes?

Do the carb vent hoses route over the airbox? Can't find any info in the manual.

YES, ive used wiper hose, even back on my 350F. cheap, and it slides on easy.
my carbs dont overflow regularly, so both times they lasted 2+ years without going to isht.
i have run gas a few times through them on my K8 when draining my bowls.
the only drawback is they get slightly stiff.
i cut them long, and then once routed and zip tied under my bike, i cut them neat all the same length.

My carb vent hose is 6" long, and 'free floats' under my tank.

brandEn · « **Reply #727 on:** October 31, 2013, 02:12:46 PM »

Thanks man.
3.5 mm hose is expensive so figured I would save a couple bucks.

brandEn · « **Reply #728 on:** November 01, 2013, 07:56:36 AM »

Well I said screw it and pony-ed up the cash for 3 meters of 3.5mm rubber fuel hose. $30! Got it from an ebay vendor because apparently Honda no longer sells this stuff. How dumb is that?

brandEn · « **Reply #729 on:** November 01, 2013, 03:57:12 PM »

Got these slick airbox filters. Figured it's better than open holes to calm down the turbulence

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #730 on:** November 01, 2013, 03:58:31 PM »

it sucks that size hose is so expensive. the 5mm is expensive as well. I paid $35 for 2 meters from japan last year. :rolls eyes:

I must have missed it, what airbox is that and why does it have those holes in it t begin with?

brandEn · « **Reply #731 on:** November 01, 2013, 04:05:26 PM »

That's my OEM airbox that I modified/dicked up one afternoon after to many IPA's...

Seemed like an awesome idea at the time.

The 5.5mm fuel hose is well worth the money IMO. I tried a few different types on TAO and the Honda hose has been the best. Mainly due to the fact that you can pull it off the petcock easily and it doesn't leak. I figured the 3.5mm stuff would be nice to have as well.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #732 on:** November 01, 2013, 04:44:28 PM »

Quote from: brandEn on November 01, 2013, 03:57:12 PM

Got these slick airbox filters. Figured it's better than open holes to calm down the turbulence

I would put a few more of those filter plugs in, great idea Branden....

brandEn · « **Reply #733 on:** November 01, 2013, 06:10:19 PM »

Well hopefully it doesn't have any negative effect. Now that I have them installed it seems like they should work pretty good.

brandEn · « **Reply #734 on:** November 04, 2013, 09:12:20 AM »

Setting up dual discs sucks balls. Got so frustrated I tried to strangle her from the rafters.

I managed to get it done though. The right side caliper kept binding up on me. It is VERY critical to make sure that the caliper arm is perfectly square to the rotor. If not things get all bound up. Here is a couple pictures of my washer/spacer stacks.

Top mounts got 3 washers
Bottom mount got 2 washers

tweakin · « **Reply #735 on:** November 04, 2013, 09:17:53 AM »

Looking good B.

Godffery · « **Reply #736 on:** November 04, 2013, 09:35:17 AM »

brandEn,
It is actually easier to remove some material from the lower 8mm thread boss (mount) to bring it in line with the two 6mm top bosses (mounts).

MCRider · « **Reply #737 on:** November 04, 2013, 09:50:02 AM »

Quote from: Godffery on November 04, 2013, 09:35:17 AM

brandEn,
It is actually easier to remove some material from the lower 8mm thread boss (mount) to bring it in line with the two 6mm top bosses (mounts).

That's what I did. Exc use to buy a really good hacksaw. Made a near perfect cut.

brandEn · « **Reply #738 on:** November 04, 2013, 09:54:58 AM »

Crap you mean I'm not done? Haha

MCRider · « **Reply #739 on:** November 04, 2013, 10:05:55 AM »

Quote from: brandEn on November 04, 2013, 09:54:58 AM

Crap you mean I'm not done? Haha

If what you've done works, you're done.

brandEn · « **Reply #740 on:** November 05, 2013, 03:11:36 PM »

FIRST RIDE today. 13 miles on the odometer. La Flama Blanca runs SMOOTH SMOOTH SMOOTH. I am really pleased with everything. Got a couple issues to iron out but nothing major.

Oil and neutral switches need replaced
Clutch adjustment
Tach is sticking
Stator cover has a small leak
I need mirrors
I NEED a front fender. Gotta figure something out.
The float valves leak a bit. Gotta get new OEM parts.

MCRider · « **Reply #741 on:** November 05, 2013, 03:23:10 PM »

B:
Consider hangin a needle fender from the fork brace.

Is yours an 18" front? Besides the CB350/400F with a front 18" there was someone here looking at a place that makes aluminum 18" needle fenders.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #742 on:** November 05, 2013, 03:24:16 PM »

Excellent....

brandEn · « **Reply #743 on:** November 05, 2013, 03:25:17 PM »

Needle fender? Never heard of that. Got a link?

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #744 on:** November 05, 2013, 03:32:06 PM »

Like the Rickman one in this link...?

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/Rickmancr.htm

Stev-o · « **Reply #745 on:** November 05, 2013, 04:27:55 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on November 05, 2013, 03:32:06 PM

Like the Rickman one in this link...?

http://www.airtech-streamlining.com/vintage/Rickmancr.htm

Looks similar to the Z1 fender.

brandEn · « **Reply #746 on:** November 05, 2013, 04:31:52 PM »

I would prefer something metal. Not really liking that style.

MCRider · « **Reply #747 on:** November 05, 2013, 04:45:29 PM »

I forget and too lazy to look. Is it an 18" front?

IF so this would fit. Remove the brackets, chop it and hang it.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1974-Honda-CB350-CB-350-Four-Front-Fender-/261138148695?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3ccd0bed57&vxp=mtr

Better if you could get it for less money. $35

MCRider · « **Reply #748 on:** November 05, 2013, 04:54:19 PM »

This may have been the place:
http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-custom-motorcycle-chassis-fender-parts-18-19-17-inch-aluminum-roccity-front-fender-rc-alumfen19.html

Or this, available in sizes:
http://www.britishracer.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1103

Godffery · « **Reply #749 on:** November 05, 2013, 05:21:03 PM »

I did a fender mod to fork brace that you might be able to get some ideas from.
Here is a link to the build album, the fender pix are about half way down:
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Linas-s+CB550+Cafe/?g2_page=6

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Author Topic: brandEn's K4 (Read 180024 times)