Author Topic: Salt Racer CB 750 OZ style (Read 169859 times)

johno · « **Reply #625 on:** February 14, 2014, 04:13:24 AM »

I thought about all the options for securing the cam bearings posted on the forum, I reckon Russ and his boys got it right 40 years and thats what I'm doing.

johno · « **Reply #626 on:** February 14, 2014, 04:15:41 AM »

johno · « **Reply #627 on:** February 14, 2014, 04:18:18 AM »

took me two full nights to do the cover, paint and put on,.................Now its finished ready to throw in.
cheers johno

johno · « **Reply #628 on:** February 14, 2014, 04:24:17 AM »

now for the frame, hopefully have roller by end of weekend and carbs on, I have to test it on the road by following Sunday to make it a few days later, nail biting stuff.

We had 80mmm rain today , better than 110 to 115 deg heat like last few weekends.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #629 on:** February 14, 2014, 05:05:11 AM »

Haha, did you use claw hammer or a ball peen ?

Nice!!!

MRieck · « **Reply #630 on:** February 14, 2014, 06:13:33 AM »

Quote from: Bill/BentON Racing on February 14, 2014, 05:05:11 AM

Haha, did you use claw hammer or a ball peen ? Nice!!!

Looks more like a waffle faced framing hammer Bill.

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #631 on:** February 14, 2014, 07:50:49 AM »

Since it was not an electrical problem...............the hammer was the correct tool

Ladies & Gentlemen; you may be gazing at the world's fastest HONDA CB750 SOHC motor with an allowable overbore to stay in the 750cc class

Johno is on a mission. We are watching a man at work.............and he is happy at his job

MRieck · « **Reply #632 on:** February 14, 2014, 08:38:33 AM »

Seems to be pretty good at it too Dennis.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #633 on:** February 14, 2014, 03:08:14 PM »

Quote from: johno on February 14, 2014, 04:24:17 AM

now for the frame, hopefully have roller by end of weekend and carbs on, I have to test it on the road by following Sunday to make it a few days later, nail biting stuff.

We had 80mmm rain today , better than 110 to 115 deg heat like last few weekends.

Looking good Johno, send some of that rain up here will you....

Dennis was correct too mate, seeings though there's no wiring in sight, the hammer was the right tool....

bear · « **Reply #634 on:** February 14, 2014, 05:33:21 PM »

Making good progress Johno.
The rain made it here last night, now I can leave the house and have a crack at my gear box.

This is a little late in the piece given your time constraints, but I'll throw it out there as a discussion point anyway.

Back in the early nineties when I was running around the southern half of Australia chasing speedway meetings, we would run light plastic discs that where used on trotting gigs to cover the wire front wheel of our sidecar.
While I wasn't averse to leaving a few tire marks on a passengers helmet or leathers, unlike some others I draw the line at chopping up appendages.

Question.......... Would those plastic discs cut down on drag it they where fitted to Johno's wire wheels?

Cheers,
Brian

cbornotcb · « **Reply #635 on:** February 14, 2014, 06:00:48 PM »

7.B.10 Wheels:
Wheels shall have a minimum nominal diameter of 15 in. or be OEM except in the Sidecar and
Streamliner classes. It is highly recommended that strict attention be paid to wheel alignment, wheel
balance, spoke tension and tire run-out. Non-cross ventilated front wheels are not allowed except in the
sidecar and streamliner classes if the wheel is fully enclosed by the body work. It is REQUIRED that front
wheels be cross ventilated by an area equal to at least 25% of nominal rim circle area. Non-cross
ventilated wheels rear wheels are allowed. Wheel discs may be installed on the rear wheel only, and must
be installed in a workmanship like manner. Installation methods will be closely scrutinized. No front wheel
discs are permitted.

johno · « **Reply #636 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:42:34 PM »

better shot of the cover

johno · « **Reply #637 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:44:22 PM »

engine in last night

johno · « **Reply #638 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:47:54 PM »

Ricky racer !
did you recognise the wheel ?

Front end on , including the fork brace , front end went on well, used fancy anti corrosion goo on every nut and bolt, used stainless almost every where.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #639 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:49:24 PM »

They call him mellow yellow oh yeah......

johno · « **Reply #640 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:50:28 PM »

Fitted the 2 inch lower shocks,

johno · « **Reply #641 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:53:53 PM »

Got to make a spacer up for rear wheel, used early K hub and later K swingarm as I have early output shaft.
Just need a spacer to get the wheel / chain aligned spot on , its a couple of mm out at the moment used the old laser baby ,.

hi tech man !

johno · « **Reply #642 on:** February 14, 2014, 11:58:45 PM »

I'm just mad about safron,
she is just mad about me!
They call me mellow yellow thats right

Right guys its official from this moment on .............MELLOW YELLOW

Is the bikes formal name.

cbornotcb · « **Reply #643 on:** February 15, 2014, 12:02:52 AM »

Too easy eh !
If the rain holds off here, test ride # zillion+1 tomorrow for me
Tiny

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #644 on:** February 15, 2014, 01:40:17 AM »

Quote from: johno on February 14, 2014, 11:58:45 PM

I'm just mad about safron,
she is just mad about me!
They call me mellow yellow thats right

Right guys its official from this moment on .............MELLOW YELLOW

Is the bikes formal name.

Paul Lowe · « **Reply #645 on:** February 15, 2014, 01:51:17 AM »

Looking awesome. Hope it goes as good as it looks.

bear · « **Reply #646 on:** February 15, 2014, 01:52:00 AM »

Quote from: cbornotcb on February 14, 2014, 06:00:48 PM

7.B.10 Wheels:
Wheels shall have a minimum nominal diameter of 15 in. or be OEM except in the Sidecar and
Streamliner classes. It is highly recommended that strict attention be paid to wheel alignment, wheel
balance, spoke tension and tire run-out. Non-cross ventilated front wheels are not allowed except in the
sidecar and streamliner classes if the wheel is fully enclosed by the body work.

Right..................
End of discussion point.
I'll get back in my box.

Cheers,
Brian

mick7504 · « **Reply #647 on:** February 15, 2014, 06:06:08 AM »

We'll be battin' for ya johno.

ogsmakdade · « **Reply #648 on:** February 15, 2014, 10:23:31 AM »

love the name, but there's nothing mellow about this build. Top work thus far, I'm hanging on every update!

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #649 on:** February 15, 2014, 01:00:33 PM »

Quote from: cbornotcb on February 15, 2014, 12:02:52 AM

Too easy eh !
If the rain holds off here, test ride # zillion+1 tomorrow for me
Tiny

Good luck mate, hope all goes to plan and don't forget the video.

Sam.

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Author Topic: Salt Racer CB 750 OZ style (Read 169859 times)