Author Topic: brandEn's K4 (Read 180025 times)

tweakin · « **Reply #775 on:** December 02, 2013, 07:13:22 PM »

Quote from: cheftuskey121 on December 02, 2013, 06:29:32 PM

I have that same float adjuster tool. its great for those carbs. how's the bike? haven't seen an update in a good bit now.

I think the bike is done and pics don't do it justice. I think its ready for the BOTM nod...

cheftuskey121 · « **Reply #776 on:** December 02, 2013, 07:16:18 PM »

Quote from: tweakin on December 02, 2013, 07:13:22 PM

Quote from: cheftuskey121 on December 02, 2013, 06:29:32 PM
I have that same float adjuster tool. its great for those carbs. how's the bike? haven't seen an update in a good bit now.
I think the bike is done and pics don't do it justice. I think its ready for the BOTM nod...

that's what I am getting at tweakin

filipo · « **Reply #777 on:** December 02, 2013, 09:20:23 PM »

Quote from: brandEn on November 16, 2013, 03:52:32 PM

I also ordered this sweet float gauge off ebay. Got this from the same guy I got my SS brake pistons from. Great service and products and even came with instructions. This tool makes adjusting the floats so much easier!

You know the guy's username?

brandEn · « **Reply #778 on:** January 26, 2014, 05:40:02 PM »

So I have been riding into work the last few days and finally got her out for a freeway run. I am so pleased with how it runs. I have got most of the bugs worked out. I do have a slight fuel leak from the carb bowl overflow lines. After shutdown and the petcock is off I get a few drips. Nothing more than a couple drops out of each tube. Any ideas?

I have new OEM float valves and seats and adjusted the floats to spec.

madScientist · « **Reply #779 on:** January 27, 2014, 05:55:47 AM »

I'm jealous man...that thing looks SWEET!

Gets me amped up to get building again...

tweakin · « **Reply #780 on:** January 27, 2014, 06:06:58 AM »

Quote from: madScientist on January 27, 2014, 05:55:47 AM

I'm jealous man...that thing looks SWEET!

Gets me amped up to get building again...

This bike is what got me back building my Turd.

madScientist · « **Reply #781 on:** January 27, 2014, 06:23:36 AM »

Tweak...the Turd looks great too man! You guys do phenomenal work!

I may need to migrate some parts from the garage to the basement tonight and get crackin' on the 350 build...

flybox1 · « **Reply #782 on:** January 27, 2014, 07:44:24 AM »

Quote from: brandEn on January 26, 2014, 05:40:02 PM

So I have been riding into work the last few days and finally got her out for a freeway run. I am so pleased with how it runs. I have got most of the bugs worked out. I do have a slight fuel leak from the carb bowl overflow lines. After shutdown and the petcock is off I get a few drips. Nothing more than a couple drops out of each tube. Any ideas?

I have new OEM float valves and seats and adjusted the floats to spec.

If that internal float valve spring provides more or less tension than what was standard back in the 70's, you'll struggle with fuel shutoff. I'd revisit your float heights..clear tube method first to verify levels.
+/- .5mm float height can make that drip disappear.

Godffery · « **Reply #783 on:** January 27, 2014, 08:42:21 AM »

Actually that is somewhat typical with a fresh Carb rebuild. I would give it a little brake in time to allow the float needles to seat before getting to "Proactive" about it. = ]

brandEn · « **Reply #784 on:** January 27, 2014, 08:52:36 AM »

Quote from: Godffery on January 27, 2014, 08:42:21 AM

Actually that is somewhat typical with a fresh Carb rebuild. I would give it a little brake in time to allow the float needles to seat before getting to "Proactive" about it. = ]

That is exactly what I wanted to hear....

brandEn · « **Reply #785 on:** January 27, 2014, 08:53:51 AM »

Thanks for all the compliments! This build turned out way better than what I initially planned. Just happy with the way things worked out.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #786 on:** January 27, 2014, 03:26:13 PM »

That's Cherry Branden.
Glad the shake down runs have been so successful.

brandEn · « **Reply #787 on:** January 27, 2014, 04:58:32 PM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on January 27, 2014, 03:26:13 PM

That's Cherry Branden.
Glad the shake down runs have been so successful.

Hey Jimmy! Thanks man!

timbo750 · « **Reply #788 on:** February 03, 2014, 03:28:11 PM »

BrandEn
Hows the ride going, I only found this build thred recently but have read it all and very impressed the finish and the way it all come together. I was wondering if you could tell a bit more about the rear guard, it looks like it might be cut down original, if so did you cut the mounts off and then remount which sounds simple but would like to know if you had any issues?

Project 1 CB750 - http//forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126864

brandEn · « **Reply #789 on:** February 03, 2014, 04:31:25 PM »

Hi Timbo, thanks for reading my thread and checking it out. The rear fender is shortened. I didn't want to just cut the end of it off so I drilled/cut off the mount and cut off the forward portion of the fender a few inches. It was a bit tricky and took some time but I am happy with the result. I just used a few nuts and bolts to fasten them together. A coating of gloss black powdercoat over everything sealed it up. Hope this helps!

Godffery · « **Reply #790 on:** February 03, 2014, 08:25:58 PM »

I have also done a few of those; here is a link to some step by step pix:
http://www.vinmoto.org/gallery/v/VinMoto-Garage/album03/Godfferys-Garage-123/Dan+P+CB550K-F/

The pix your look'n for are about 2/3's down the first page.
I hope it helps.

timbo750 · « **Reply #791 on:** February 03, 2014, 10:21:19 PM »

Thanks branden and godffrey, I am hoping to modify / adjust the stock parts to make it slightly different from stock. Great help

Project 1 CB750 - http//forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126864

timbo750 · « **Reply #792 on:** February 04, 2014, 01:43:24 AM »

Godffrey - had a look at the photos, nice work on the guards, love the way the front looks. you have inspired me to try the same, can you remeber how much you cut out/off for each one? sorry branden mot trying to hijack the thread.

brandEn · « **Reply #793 on:** February 04, 2014, 08:56:23 AM »

Quote from: timbo750 on February 04, 2014, 01:43:24 AM

Godffrey - had a look at the photos, nice work on the guards, love the way the front looks. you have inspired me to try the same, can you remeber how much you cut out/off for each one? sorry branden mot trying to hijack the thread.

Timbo I did basically the same thing with mine. Godffrey's is a bit nicer than mine because he took the time to weld and smooth everything out. I dont have a welder so nuts and bolts were all I did.

Godffery · « **Reply #794 on:** February 04, 2014, 12:01:47 PM »

If I recall correctly, that set was about 6" on the back & somewhere around 8" in the front.
But I have done several and they were all a bit different, so it's hard to say for sure.
I say; just mock it up and go with what ever looks good to you.

We now return you to your regularly scheduled thread. = ]

brandEn · « **Reply #795 on:** September 22, 2014, 01:15:29 PM »

So even though TAO has been a real pain in my ass the K4 has been a real pleasure. I had a little hiccup with it popping out of 4th gear but I installed a backcut race transmission from CycleX and all is well. This bike is so comfortable and I have really grown to love it. I finally found a fender to work with my 18" front wheel and love the way it looks now. It's from a CL450 and is nice and wide to fit my tire perfectly. I had to modify the mounts a bit and had it powdercoated. Here are a few pics of it installed.

andy750 · « **Reply #796 on:** September 22, 2014, 01:19:11 PM »

Wow!!! The K4 looks amazing!! Great job on the fender really flows with the rest of the bike. Very very nice bike!

Enjoy that ride!
Andy

brandEn · « **Reply #797 on:** September 22, 2014, 01:20:12 PM »

Thanks Andy, I appreciate the compliment especially coming from you. Your 750's are awesome as well!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #798 on:** September 22, 2014, 02:01:11 PM »

Branden,

The fender fits the lines nicely. Gorgeous bike.

brandEn · « **Reply #799 on:** September 22, 2014, 02:05:31 PM »

Thanks Don! The 18"front and dual discs were a challenge to find a fender but I think it worked out well in the end.

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