Author Topic: Salt Racer CB 750 OZ style (Read 169829 times)

johno · « **Reply #500 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:38:29 AM »

time to do the bearing clearances...

johno · « **Reply #501 on:** January 04, 2014, 01:42:51 AM »

Got all the new bearings and plastigauge 001 to 003 grade green, put the ape studs in

got a shock with the pricing,
got the bearings aus $400.
all the O rings and dowels aus $400

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #502 on:** January 04, 2014, 05:33:32 AM »

Looking Good!

Bill

bwaller · « **Reply #503 on:** January 04, 2014, 06:37:55 AM »

I like meticulous!

SF · « **Reply #504 on:** January 04, 2014, 07:29:29 AM »

Cool build just drank two pots of coffee

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #505 on:** January 04, 2014, 09:18:16 AM »

Wish I'd known, have o rings and dowels!

Bill Could have put them in with the intake boots!

Greg H · « **Reply #506 on:** January 05, 2014, 12:50:18 PM »

Great work johno

.Like you,I had my cases vapour blasted and the results were visually fantastic . I knew from the beginning that I'd have to do a comprehensive cleaning up job , but after reading some of the posts on here it soon became apparent to me that I'd have to do a much more detailed clean up than I'd first envisaged . I'm hoping to be starting my engine build in the near future ,and your posts/pics have been very usefull in helping me decide on how I'm going to approach this job .I don't know if I'll be able to replicate your meticulous work but It's obvious to me now that I'll have to be obsessive with the cleaning

.Regards Greg "H".

johno · « **Reply #507 on:** January 08, 2014, 04:24:09 AM »

Took time out from engine for a change of scenery ....nah waiting for some o rings.
This is the long low frame, jigged it up then hacked out the swingarm pivots , machined up big tight pivots then braced them with 3mm plate, should stop any flex with the longer swingarm.

johno · « **Reply #508 on:** January 08, 2014, 04:28:56 AM »

johno · « **Reply #509 on:** January 08, 2014, 04:31:08 AM »

finished, now the swing arm

johno · « **Reply #510 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:03:46 AM »

For all you cool blokes in the northern hemisphere, thank your lucky stars its cold !

Im under the pump but its just too hot in the shed

everyday this week the minimum will be over 40 c or 115 F wed will be 45 to 46 c or over 118 f

us shed mechanics are like farmers

too hot or too cold

cbornotcb · « **Reply #511 on:** January 13, 2014, 01:46:49 AM »

She'll be right mate, there's only a week of low 40's to go

I get some respite while I wait for more needle jets

Tiny

johno · « **Reply #512 on:** January 13, 2014, 04:21:15 AM »

Hi Tiny,
No wonder your having some respite, you have a horny sounding supercharged idle , I have a box of parts,

I'm getting nervous but still hoping it all comes together quickly at the last minute. I got another jocky today as pete is shifting house and cant make it, hoping to meet with him this week to check he qualifies as a pygmy and he has some spare time to do general stuff like entries and camping logistics for me while I concentrate on the bike.

cbornotcb · « **Reply #513 on:** January 13, 2014, 12:59:08 PM »

I know how you feel regarding running out of time Johno, the jets I ordered will only support my theory ( with help from the wideband gauge) regarding the jetting woes I'm (still) having.
Our team of 12 has dropped to two this year, so baked beans and a can opener are high on the "take" list, just under beer and potraloo.
Tiny

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #514 on:** January 13, 2014, 06:42:32 PM »

Last August we completed several chassis mods and added a race-fairing to the Tiger Cub. We also built a completely new motor. The fairing paint was applied on Monday......the motor was started on Tuesday and blew a head-gasket.......On Wednesday at about noon the motor was started again and held through two heat cycles.............so on went the fairing and rolled the bike into the trailer. We were on the road at 6:30 AM on Thursday..........got to Bonneville to sleep in line early Saturday AM............had to deal with a tech issue on the wheelbase on Sunday...........so made our first run Monday AM.........and it was the best run of all for the new record..............

You can do it Johno................

johno · « **Reply #515 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:10:51 AM »

You would never know, reamed tight boss suit bolt and 3mm plate on side

johno · « **Reply #516 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:17:50 AM »

Cheers for the words Dennis and Tiny.
If I was you Dennis I would not build yours until I have a go as I,m busy trying all your theories, two frames , one light , stock wheelbase , skinny tires , and up high CD, 520 chain etc
The black frame down low , long wheelbase , bigger rear tyre, skinny front, 530 chain etc

Getting there , got started in the shed around 8pm , still 40 deg c but better than 45 bloody sweating like a half cooked sausage.

johno · « **Reply #517 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:22:18 AM »

I stuffed up , forgot to restrict the steering lock to 15 degrees each side from 40 deg , was just reading through the rule book

I just welded two bits onto existing lock plate, my prurdy paint got some curry !

cbornotcb · « **Reply #518 on:** January 14, 2014, 04:56:40 AM »

You will remember your limited lock just after your 1st attempt to turn around Johno, perhaps like Fireman Jim Higgins, fall a over in front of an audience of 200, the bikes weigh bugger all in these situations, or at least it appears so, when one man reefs the bike upright in a split second after it lays down, unassisted.
Tiny

johno · « **Reply #519 on:** January 18, 2014, 02:08:40 AM »

I went to bed last night fantasizing about my bike ! in the morning went into my shed and walla two of them.

johno · « **Reply #520 on:** January 21, 2014, 04:44:48 AM »

All done with lightened crank, balanced, oil plugs screwed, ready sleeve over the end of crank to block oil hole, clearances were mains 1.2 thou and rods 1 thou, rods lubed and torqued to .005 stretch, ready to install. They look nice, shame to hide them

johno · « **Reply #521 on:** January 21, 2014, 04:47:06 AM »

Well all in , I used tape to prevent scratching the crank on the studs threads, Ive seen grown men cry after trying their luck without

johno · « **Reply #522 on:** January 21, 2014, 04:58:40 AM »

ready to close the cases up ! used permatex non hardening , good enough for a plane , good enough for me.

I was concerned with the cycle x primary tensioner , after I bolted the cases together I noticed the tensioner was tight , so I backed off the adjuster but it was tensioned without the tensioner, I was worried about breaking the cases when tensioning down but they didnt break and things turn freeely, ZA GERMAN CHAINS were pretty tight before putting the top case on its just the teflon pad is right on the max tension without adjusting it .

Might end up like bear spitting out some teflon

Anyway glad to have the bottom end all stitched up. it was a big job, with the crank, gearbox mods and case mods.

Now the top end will do the prelims stuff next couple of nights , clearances etc and finish on the weekend with fair winds and good tides.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #523 on:** January 21, 2014, 05:26:54 AM »

You thought about maybe using a little yellow paint?

looking like lots of progress and really nice work. You'll make it! Bill

johno · « **Reply #524 on:** January 21, 2014, 07:10:23 PM »

hi Bill,
yeh I get more school bus comments than I do Ferrari yellow ?

Its a anti rust zinc based paint, zinc primer and zinc based paint 3 coats. Will probably get blasted off by salt but it may protect some bits

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Author Topic: Salt Racer CB 750 OZ style (Read 169829 times)