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Offline jas67

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #75 on: October 21, 2013, 06:36:06 PM »
Looking good, TT.

This is really making me want to get going on mine.   Hopefully, I'll get a chance to work on it this winter.
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1968 CL175 (1 nice one, one project)
1967 CB77
1967 CB160 (2 of 'em, both projects)
1967 CL160 project
Triumph: 2017 Thruxton R
BMW: 2016 R1200RS, 1975 R90S, 1973 R75/5, 1980 R100S
Ducati: 2013  Monster 796, 2013 848 Evo Corse SE track beast, 1974 750GT, 1970 Mk3d 450, 1966 Monza 250
Moto Morini: 1975 (titled 1976) 3 1/2 Strada, w/ Sport clipons.
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #76 on: October 22, 2013, 04:44:28 AM »
Let's go!

Keep an eye out for a few parts out your way. Right muffler and handle bars for me. Let me know what you might need.

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #77 on: October 22, 2013, 07:28:10 AM »
Quote from: toytuff on October 22, 2013, 04:44:28 AM
Let's go!

Keep an eye out for a few parts out your way. Right muffler and handle bars for me. Let me know what you might need.

tt

I need a good pair of mufflers, so, I'll give you dibs on the second good right that I find.   ;D
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Classic Honda:
1976 CB400F
1975 CB400F (project)
1975 GL1000
1968 CL175 (1 nice one, one project)
1967 CB77
1967 CB160 (2 of 'em, both projects)
1967 CL160 project
Triumph: 2017 Thruxton R
BMW: 2016 R1200RS, 1975 R90S, 1973 R75/5, 1980 R100S
Ducati: 2013  Monster 796, 2013 848 Evo Corse SE track beast, 1974 750GT, 1970 Mk3d 450, 1966 Monza 250
Moto Morini: 1975 (titled 1976) 3 1/2 Strada, w/ Sport clipons.
Moto Guzzi: 2017 V7III Special,  1977 Le Mans, 1974 Eldorado

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #78 on: October 22, 2013, 09:10:53 AM »
Here's an alternative look. This bike is frequently parked near my office, but I have also seen it at Mods Vs Rockers a couple of times.
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #79 on: October 22, 2013, 02:08:40 PM »
BD, get me those mufflers.  ;)

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #80 on: October 22, 2013, 02:21:45 PM »
Today was two steps forward and one step back.

Forward..

Time for deep cleaning but first the front sprocket cover needed to be removed. Two screw rounded from PO. Thankfully, the only ones on the covers.



And finally..



Yup, this is what makes them hard to remove.



Backwards..

Was using a small wire to free the rust. The wire went in but not where I wanted it to go. Damn! It can be fixed but how and by who is the question. Would you braze it?  ::)



Forward..again..

Temporarily mounted swing arm. Had to use a shock off the spare. The shock cover was not as clean but the chrome was.



And a mock up.



Fenders and side covers already cleaned. Paint will not be mixed until Saturday so middle of next week before delivery.






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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #81 on: October 22, 2013, 02:44:25 PM »
Lucky that pinhole came through now rather than after the bike was completed....Larry
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #82 on: October 22, 2013, 04:25:42 PM »
Quote from: MoMo on October 22, 2013, 02:44:25 PM
Lucky that pinhole came through now rather than after the bike was completed....Larry

This is true.  ;)

Now, how do we fix this? Have it brazed I assume?

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #83 on: October 22, 2013, 04:33:13 PM »
I'd suggest you take it to a rad repair shop. They'll easily solder that pin hole for you.

Great project by the way.
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #84 on: October 22, 2013, 04:41:36 PM »
Quote from: bwaller on October 22, 2013, 04:33:13 PM
I'd suggest you take it to a rad repair shop. They'll easily solder that pin hole for you.

Great project by the way.

I was thinking that. The problem is finding someone who gives a shid to do it right.

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #85 on: October 22, 2013, 05:16:01 PM »
Not many repair places left these days :(, most are replacement shops. 
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #86 on: October 23, 2013, 07:27:45 AM »
Nice progress tt!  I wish I had the space and time to dig in like you do!
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #87 on: October 23, 2013, 12:42:07 PM »
Quote from: Greggo on October 23, 2013, 07:27:45 AM
Nice progress tt!  I wish I had the space and time to dig in like you do!

Retirement is wonderful!  :D

Actually, I'm spending to much time out in the shop. Have other commitments that just keep getting postponed.

I am having fantastic results with the EvapoRust. The tank is looking great! Sure does clean bolts huh Greggo.  ;)

tt
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #88 on: October 23, 2013, 12:48:00 PM »
Started in @ 0400 hrs. this morning. In the cleaning stages for a few days.

First, we started on the front sprocket cover area.



Keep at it! Getting there. More of the area can be reached when I pull the left engine cover.



Good Lord!



Fortunately, All the seals are dry and everything looks to be in good shape.



Onward tomorrow.  ;)

tt

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #89 on: October 23, 2013, 03:47:34 PM »
While doing other projects. IE: working on the 160, I cleaned up the center stand area and test fitted the sealed battery.

Center stand..





And battery area..





 ;)

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #90 on: October 23, 2013, 03:52:57 PM »
Amazing how clean that frame is.
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #91 on: October 23, 2013, 03:58:02 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on October 23, 2013, 03:52:57 PM
Amazing how clean that frame is.

I'm not done yet.  ;) ;D

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #92 on: October 23, 2013, 04:40:00 PM »
Quote from: toytuff on October 23, 2013, 12:42:07 PM
Quote from: Greggo on October 23, 2013, 07:27:45 AM
Nice progress tt!  I wish I had the space and time to dig in like you do!

Retirement is wonderful!  :D

Actually, I'm spending to much time out in the shop. Have other commitments that just keep getting postponed.

I am having fantastic results with the EvapoRust. The tank is looking great! Sure does clean bolts huh Greggo.  ;)

tt

I was blown away when I rinsed off my first batch of bolts from the sandcast.  It made me think real hard about re-plating them!  Well, I am plating them, but I sure wouldn't if it wasn't that bike ;)
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #93 on: October 23, 2013, 05:18:28 PM »
Going to try and fix the tank tomorrow. I was told to use Silver Solder. I have rosin core so not sure if that will work.

Ideas?

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #94 on: October 23, 2013, 10:09:58 PM »
Silver solder
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #95 on: October 24, 2013, 12:02:15 PM »
Quote from: bjbuchanan on October 23, 2013, 10:09:58 PM
Silver solder

Thanks. Might have someone lined up to do it for me.

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #96 on: October 24, 2013, 12:14:53 PM »
Today I concentrated on the engine. There is more to do but happy with the way it's progressing.



Before..



Glamor shot.  ;)



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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #97 on: October 24, 2013, 03:17:07 PM »
WOW!   Cleaned and painted right?  [started doing similar to the Z1]

Who is this "we" working on it? You hired a helper??
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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #98 on: October 24, 2013, 03:58:33 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on October 24, 2013, 03:17:07 PM
WOW!   Cleaned and painted right?  [started doing similar to the Z1]

Who is this "we" working on it? You hired a helper??

Just me. No, that is the original finish on the motor.  8)

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Re: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.
« Reply #99 on: October 25, 2013, 08:30:02 AM »
Finished up the motor this morning. Still have the rear motor mount area to do.

Underside cleaned up nicely..





And the rest of the motor. Starter will be removed for painting so a little more to do in the area behind it.







Glamor shot.  ;)



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