Author Topic: TSUNAMI-1978 CB750 K8 DONOR TO CAFE' (Read 68764 times)

Tsunami · « **Reply #225 on:** April 14, 2014, 10:33:30 PM »

I brought my boat out a couple of days ago and managed to clean off the big pieces from the cover, gunnels down and the trailer. Next chance I get I'll get the cover off and do the top deck and begin de winterizing the engine. Then hope I've learned the right thing to get the engine running better. God forbid I should ever get this thing in the water.

The tank would be unsuitable for this bike but do wish I had that whole bike back again, I rode that thing all over the place back in the day and loved every minute of it. It was a great cruiser and I was known to be seen spiting sparks from my pegs on many occasions.

BPellerine · « **Reply #226 on:** April 15, 2014, 05:54:37 PM »

I see two black tanks now Greg so the transformer bike will be in the cards.bill

Tsunami · « **Reply #227 on:** April 16, 2014, 10:53:39 AM »

Oh yes bill that's an older picture from 01/31/14, go back up the page a bit and you see the big stock tank in primer its ready for paint, the seat is about ready and the other tank needs primer. I just went to get you some info on the paints I will be using but found some reviews that were not available last year and now Im not so impressed with it? Good money down the drain. Well I have it now I just as well might try it. We will see. But now I have to think what I might do if I have to do color? Always something.

Then I forgot to send this message at 2am this morning, my allergy meds have me all sedated.

BPellerine · « **Reply #228 on:** April 16, 2014, 02:18:59 PM »

were you going to paint it yourself?bill

Tsunami · « **Reply #229 on:** April 16, 2014, 03:31:28 PM »

Yes, I was going to with a "Killer Chrome" paint. You spray a black basecoat, then a clear, then the Chrome like material and a final coat of clear. Some people have difficulties with it, say its more like a silver. If it turns out looking like polished aluminum that would be fine. I got the stuff so I might as well try it. As some of it has hardener in it everything has to be painted together. So when all the parts are prepped I will build a small paint booth out of scrap pvc/wood lined with plastic paint tarps. I plan to install two box fans, one blowing in and the other blowing out. Ill mount both with inexpensive furnace filters. Its the best way I can think of short of sending them out for someone else to do which I may end up doing anyway. Hey nothing ventured nothing gained. I'll just see how it go's.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #230 on:** April 16, 2014, 04:15:31 PM »

Quote from: Tsunami on April 16, 2014, 03:31:28 PM

Yes, I was going to with a "Killer Chrome" paint. You spray a black basecoat, then a clear, then the Chrome like material and a final coat of clear. Some people have difficulties with it, say its more like a silver. If it turns out looking like polished aluminum that would be fine. I got the stuff so I might as well try it. As some of it has hardener in it everything has to be painted together. So when all the parts are prepped I will build a small paint booth out of scrap pvc/wood lined with plastic paint tarps. I plan to install two box fans, one blowing in and the other blowing out. Ill mount both with inexpensive furnace filters. Its the best way I can think of short of sending them out for someone else to do which I may end up doing anyway. Hey nothing ventured nothing gained. I'll just see how it go's.

I've seen that come out with good results. The "chrome" stage is supposed to be tricky. You may end up shooting the black base and clear and have a pro shoot the chrome.

I'm trying to find out if there's a way to make a piece of chrome resemble brushed aluminum.

BPellerine · « **Reply #231 on:** April 16, 2014, 05:05:34 PM »

I have tried chrome paint before and it did not look like chrome just a very bright silver.bill

Tsunami · « **Reply #232 on:** April 16, 2014, 09:08:30 PM »

It looked like a good idea at the time, if it don't cut the mustard, I mean it doesn't have to be perfect but has to be decent to look at. I used to model and restore old Trunks from over 100 years ago. Many of the trunks had a chrome like feature on some of the hardware and skin, may have been zinc and what ever it was would just ablate away over the years. I had good results on a small scale with Alclad II. It was a similar process sprayed over black.

Tsunami · « **Reply #233 on:** April 24, 2014, 10:55:09 PM »

Show and Tell time, my new Gasolina Boots arrived today, talk about a work of art. Hand made to my big feet, All the people at Gasolina were great. I put them on and wore them all day, hell I might just sleep in them I love them so much. Now all I need is a motorcycle?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #234 on:** April 24, 2014, 11:46:26 PM »

Glad to hear you like the Gasolina boots. I've had my eye on a pair of Shortcut boots from them.

Tsunami · « **Reply #235 on:** April 25, 2014, 02:00:23 AM »

Go for it, I don't know how they could build them better. If you have any questions or issue's with sizing write to Ashley Fell, its a guy, very helpful at info@gasolinaboots.com tell him I sent you! When you get them wear them around the house for awhile, if the fits not right he will make it right!

PS if you really ride your bike, like I think you do, weather, urban oil roads etc. get the lugged sole. Their very flexable but will wear better and you would be less likely to slip.

Fixed the Gasolina Boots link

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #236 on:** April 26, 2014, 05:23:50 PM »

Quote from: Tsunami on April 25, 2014, 02:00:23 AM

Go for it, I don't know how they could build them better. If you have any questions or issue's with sizing write to Ashley Fell, its a guy, very helpful at info@gasolinaboots.com tell him I sent you! When you get them wear them around the house for awhile, if the fits not right he will make it right!

PS if you really ride your bike, like I think you do, weather, urban oil roads etc. get the lugged sole. Their very flexable but will wear better and you would be less likely to slip.

Fixed the Gasolina Boots link

Thanks, Greg. Will do.

Tsunami · « **Reply #237 on:** May 03, 2014, 03:25:12 PM »

Almost have sorted out the Oil Cooler system and received some parts, The two adapters for the oil cooler M14 x 1.5 x -6AN were too small so have re ordered M16's, sizing some of this stuff is work for magicians. Couple of pics to catch up.

Tsunami · « **Reply #238 on:** May 03, 2014, 03:28:40 PM »

Don did you ever figure out why your AN lines were leaking? Any one know if these AN and npt connections need to be sealed, locktite, plumbing tape?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #239 on:** May 03, 2014, 05:11:14 PM »

Quote from: Tsunami on May 03, 2014, 03:28:40 PM

Don did you ever figure out why your AN lines were leaking? Any one know if these AN and npt connections need to be sealed, locktite, plumbing tape?

The former builder said he couldn't get them leak tight and had too much of a problem simply attaching them to the engine after affixing them to the oil lines. As far as I can tell, oil was leaking out of the joints of the fittings, so it appears they were not sealed properly.

Tsunami · « **Reply #240 on:** June 27, 2014, 08:37:30 PM »

Don here are the photos

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #241 on:** June 27, 2014, 10:40:51 PM »

Aside from the leaking, I busted my knuckles trying to get those fittings to sit into the recess next to the crankcase. The prior builder said that might be why they leaked but I'm not so sure about that.

Tsunami · « **Reply #242 on:** June 28, 2014, 12:25:20 AM »

Well I think I will buy mine through Amazon, if the look like they wont work and I don't mess them up they will take it back, amazon prime is good. Thanks for your thoughts it gives he some insight and a heads up. I'll let you know how it goes. Now that I think of it I may pull the ones off the oil cooler and see how they fit? Sometimes I just know I'm not as dumb as I look.

Stay well, Greg

SF · « **Reply #243 on:** July 01, 2014, 05:18:27 PM »

Take a look at jiffy-tite quick connects they work great

Tsunami · « **Reply #244 on:** July 04, 2014, 10:20:13 PM »

Yes those are cool, a bit pricey and Im all ready set up for the AN's, I'll let you know how it goes

Tsunami · « **Reply #245 on:** July 04, 2014, 10:42:08 PM »

Hi guys, still out here we are. Wife went back in to the hospital, Arterial Fibrillation. Her heart beats erratically. They didn't convert her back to sinus rhythm after trying for 3 days. We went back for a procedure to ultra sound the back of her heart by going down her throat, that's ok. While there the zapped her to stop her heard then restart to set the rhythm, it went well the first time. Were all home now but worried about the future, getting older sucks sometimes.

But have tinkered with the bike here and there, rebuilt the alum electrical pan under the see to a heavier sheet of aluminum. Also re did the bracket the holds the rear of the Manx tank in to a 1 piece unit with only one bolt to remove so the stock tank can be used when more fuel capacity is needed. I had some braided sleeve material left over from when I used to build RC cars and trucks, it was just large enough to cover 1/4 fuel lines for the Manx tank. I'm trying to put together an order for oil and fuel lines so had to figure out a way to place the after market valve cover breather, of course the valve cover nipple is 1/2"and the filter nipple is 3/8", same ol #$%* different day. I found a small piece of vinyl tubing to fit over the 3/8 nipple and the 1/2" hose fit it just right. In that process I needed to figure out an attachment for the rear brake switch. Burned up some time on that one until I decided to make my own bracket to fit on the right rear frame engine holder then the filter can be attached to the bolt that holds the rear of the crankcase on. Really excided to announce my seat has found an upholster and has been delivered to him to construct, hopefully 10 days or so. This guy is good but its too important part of the bike you see for me to screw it up. I'll Try to get some photos up of the stuff above tomorrow. HAPPY BIRTHDAY "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #246 on:** July 05, 2014, 01:21:50 AM »

Quote from: Tsunami on July 04, 2014, 10:42:08 PM

Hi guys, still out here we are. Wife went back in to the hospital, Arterial Fibrillation. Her heart beats erratically. They didn't convert her back to sinus rhythm after trying for 3 days. We went back for a procedure to ultra sound the back of her heart by going down her throat, that's ok. While there the zapped her to stop her heard then restart to set the rhythm, it went well the first time. Were all home now but worried about the future, getting older sucks sometimes.

But have tinkered with the bike here and there, rebuilt the alum electrical pan under the see to a heavier sheet of aluminum. Also re did the bracket the holds the rear of the Manx tank in to a 1 piece unit with only one bolt to remove so the stock tank can be used when more fuel capacity is needed. I had some braided sleeve material left over from when I used to build RC cars and trucks, it was just large enough to cover 1/4 fuel lines for the Manx tank. I'm trying to put together an order for oil and fuel lines so had to figure out a way to place the after market valve cover breather, of course the valve cover nipple is 1/2"and the filter nipple is 3/8", same ol #$%* different day. I found a small piece of vinyl tubing to fit over the 3/8 nipple and the 1/2" hose fit it just right. In that process I needed to figure out an attachment for the rear brake switch. Burned up some time on that one until I decided to make my own bracket to fit on the right rear frame engine holder then the filter can be attached to the bolt that holds the rear of the crankcase on. Really excided to announce my seat has found an upholster and has been delivered to him to construct, hopefully 10 days or so. This guy is good but its too important part of the bike you see for me to screw it up. I'll Try to get some photos up of the stuff above tomorrow. HAPPY BIRTHDAY "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

Yikes. I can only imagine that stopping and restarting someone's heart, especially the closest person in your life, must be nerve-racking. Glad it went well and sorry you are both having to experience this.

Best wishes to you both.

Don

Tsunami · « **Reply #247 on:** July 06, 2014, 07:42:34 PM »

Hey Master looks like you have seen better days as well! I hope your getting better. Here are the photos I spoke of

1- Oil Tank Kit, only parts I will be using are the 4 acorn nuts.
2- I'm making two bars that will hold the Tank, the bars will be set in rubber type material to dampen vibration.
3- Is proof of concept, that one is in steel, but will be re made in aluminum like the other one.
4- I re made the electrical seat pan in thicker aluminum.
5- I remade the device to hold the longer Manx tank, the assembly can now be removed with the one bolt then switch to the larger shorter stock tank.
6- is the brake Light switch bracket I made and also used the original switch spot for the valve cover Breather.

Did I mention I dropped off the seat for upholstery? Is that a light at the end of the tunnel? I will walk into the light! Hope you all had a great weekend birthday celebration.

Tsunami · « **Reply #248 on:** July 06, 2014, 07:43:55 PM »

More pictures

Tsunami · « **Reply #249 on:** July 10, 2014, 12:31:04 AM »

A little something came in the mail today?

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Author Topic: TSUNAMI-1978 CB750 K8 DONOR TO CAFE' (Read 68764 times)