Topic: BabyHawk.. the CB160 build.

[Stev-o]

OK! Two red bikes for me to ride on my visit.  Bike looks great, tt.

[toytuff]

Thanks Steve-o.

One step forward and two steps back. Looked like a line dance on a Saturday night.

Bike is running and running good. Throttle cable a little stiff at first but better now. Several times I warmed the bike and got the clutch plates to break free. No worries there.

The biggest time consumer was the right handle bar switch. The wire was frayed and making contact when you turn the key. This should of been repaired when the switch was off the bar. 

Had to re-solder the contact to make sure a ground was not happening. In the process of removing the parts the small starter button spring dropped to the bench never to be found again. 

Part was available and on it's way. I'll just kick start it for now. I looked on hands and knees for the better part of two hours. I'm really to old to do this stuff.

Today is re-clean the petcock, mount tank and seat. Hoping I can run the reserve line up and over the frame rails for easy removal if needed. I never liked the crossover setup as there is no way not to get fuel everywhere.

Here we go...

tt

[jas67]

Today is re-clean the petcock, mount tank and seat. Hoping I can run the reserve line up and over the frame rails for easy removal if needed. I never liked the crossover setup as there is no way not to get fuel everywhere.

I've always hated the crossover setup on these, and other bikes (my RD350 had the same setup).    On any bikes that I've tried to run the line over the frame, it wasn't going to work w/o getting pinched.    Let me know if it works out.

I can't wait to see the final pics with the tank on!

[Stev-o]

Today is re-clean the petcock, mount tank and seat. Hoping I can run the reserve line up and over the frame rails for easy removal if needed. I never liked the crossover setup as there is no way not to get fuel everywhere.

I've always hated the crossover setup on these, and other bikes (my RD350 had the same setup).   

+1.  I've thought of installing rubber block off plugs. 

[jas67]

I've always hated the crossover setup on these, and other bikes (my RD350 had the same setup).   

+1.  I've thought of installing rubber block off plugs.

I have too.    I had a CB360 which had a fair amount of unusable fuel on the right side of the tank due to no crossover.     Not knowing that my "ON" tube was missing on the petcock, I ran out of fuel and had no "reserve".   So, I leaned the bike way over to the left to spill fuel from the the right side to the left, and was able to get a few more miles.

The CB160 is such a light bike that this would be a good way to access the "reserve" on the unusable side if you blocked off the crossover.

[toytuff]

Today is re-clean the petcock, mount tank and seat. Hoping I can run the reserve line up and over the frame rails for easy removal if needed. I never liked the crossover setup as there is no way not to get fuel everywhere.

I've always hated the crossover setup on these, and other bikes (my RD350 had the same setup).    On any bikes that I've tried to run the line over the frame, it wasn't going to work w/o getting pinched.    Let me know if it works out.

I can't wait to see the final pics with the tank on!

No room to run the line on top of frame.

tt

[toytuff]

Give me five minutes or so to upload directly to the site.  I had to resize the 20 meg photos. 

Other than switch repair and adding fuel it's done. Well, I hope so. Road test today.

tt

[HondanutRider]

Looks good tt!  Should be a fun ride.

Looks like you ran the bottom connecting hose.  Good idea as without it you lose a lot of capacity.  The PO of my CB160 had soldered the far side on the tank closed and when I discovered that (by almost running out of fuel) I opened it up again.  Whenever you remove the tanks on these models (many, including the CB77 had the same routing) you have to be patient.  Drain the tank first, which is relatively easy to do by unscrewing the strainer bowl.

BTW when do you sleep?

[toytuff]

Thanks HN.

Yup, nature of the beast. Sleep? Over rated. Actually I go to bed around 830 or so. 7 hrs. is about the best I can do. I really need to cut back on the coffee. I think that is part of the problem.

tt

[MoMo]

A tool I use to remove the crossover is a pair of clamping forceps on one side and as soon as the hose is removed from the other I quickly cover the tube with my finger and lift up the tank from the rear-very minimal spillage if I'm quick enough.  But................I still don't like the design...Larry

[toytuff]

A tool I use to remove the crossover is a pair of clamping forceps on one side and as soon as the hose is removed from the other I quickly cover the tube with my finger and lift up the tank from the rear-very minimal spillage if I'm quick enough.  But................I still don't like the design...Larry

I never thought of HondaNut's idea using the fuel bowl. Yes, I like draining right into a gas can myself. I ran it on an overhead fuel supply and checked everything.

The fuel tube on the left I think is still somewhat plugged. I carefully tried to clean this but it is so thin I poked a hole. You can see the solder job. Best to just leave this alone.

I also ran a fuel filter on the crossover tube just in case. Prime area for any residue I might not of got. The petcock did not have the small tube. Long rusted away. Fortunately I had a spare tube from the Dream build that fit. I would like to find a new petcock but that more than likely will never happen.

tt

[jas67]

Absolutely Stunning!

[toytuff]

Absolutely Stunning!

Thank you Sir!

tt

[toytuff]

Cleaning up the Shop with a broom I though "go easy". Glad I did.

I found the spring! 

I'll use the new one when it gets here. Rode the Baby Hawk today and other than a rear brake adjustment it runs fine. I mean super fine. What a great little bike the CB160 is.

Hard pressed to sell this one. I'm thinking my older age this might be the bike I could handle down the road.

Of course, money talks. 

tt

[jas67]

Keep it!    You've got way too much of yourself invested in it to let it go now.   

[RAFster122s]

This one is gorgeous tt. I would regret it if you let it go to someone else. She's a beauty and I think you will love how she rides better than the ca78. Might need to tune the suspension a bit but I think she will turn plenty of heads...most redheads always seem to be able to turn my head.

Very very nice work as always.

So, when are you going to post the pics of the duc? Is it a monster or which model...

David

[tweakin]

Love it TT!

[toytuff]

Keep it!    You've got way too much of yourself invested in it to let it go now.   

Isn't that true with any bike you do? Naw, still in sell mode. Want to sell the Dream for sure. A guy looked at it Monday from Cali but no word on purchase. Not holding my breath either. 

[toytuff]

This one is gorgeous tt. I would regret it if you let it go to someone else. She's a beauty and I think you will love how she rides better than the ca78. Might need to tune the suspension a bit but I think she will turn plenty of heads...most redheads always seem to be able to turn my head.

Very very nice work as always.

So, when are you going to post the pics of the duc? Is it a monster or which model...

David

Thank you David!

Picture posted in "other bike" thread. It's the Monster 800 SR2.

tt

[toytuff]

Love it TT!

Thank you Sir!

The Ducati is on the lift now so get over here and help with the timing belts.

Room, board, beer and home cooked food await you. 

tt

[toytuff]

Now we will see if it meets Hondaman's approval. 

tt

[seanbarney41]

Today is re-clean the petcock, mount tank and seat. Hoping I can run the reserve line up and over the frame rails for easy removal if needed. I never liked the crossover setup as there is no way not to get fuel everywhere.

I've always hated the crossover setup on these, and other bikes (my RD350 had the same setup).    On any bikes that I've tried to run the line over the frame, it wasn't going to work w/o getting pinched.    Let me know if it works out.

I can't wait to see the final pics with the tank on!

No room to run the line on top of frame.

tt

somebody, somewhere makes a trick little quick disconnect that guys over at Hondatwins.net all use.  Just splice it in there, and as soon as you disconnect, a valve closes in each end....

[jas67]

Today is re-clean the petcock, mount tank and seat. Hoping I can run the reserve line up and over the frame rails for easy removal if needed. I never liked the crossover setup as there is no way not to get fuel everywhere.

I've always hated the crossover setup on these, and other bikes (my RD350 had the same setup).    On any bikes that I've tried to run the line over the frame, it wasn't going to work w/o getting pinched.    Let me know if it works out.

I can't wait to see the final pics with the tank on!

No room to run the line on top of frame.

tt

somebody, somewhere makes a trick little quick disconnect that guys over at Hondatwins.net all use.  Just splice it in there, and as soon as you disconnect, a valve closes in each end....

OK, I'm being lazy, but LINK PLEASE.   

[toytuff]

Today is re-clean the petcock, mount tank and seat. Hoping I can run the reserve line up and over the frame rails for easy removal if needed. I never liked the crossover setup as there is no way not to get fuel everywhere.

I've always hated the crossover setup on these, and other bikes (my RD350 had the same setup).    On any bikes that I've tried to run the line over the frame, it wasn't going to work w/o getting pinched.    Let me know if it works out.

I can't wait to see the final pics with the tank on!

No room to run the line on top of frame.

tt

somebody, somewhere makes a trick little quick disconnect that guys over at Hondatwins.net all use.  Just splice it in there, and as soon as you disconnect, a valve closes in each end....

OK, I'm being lazy, but LINK PLEASE.   

That would be very handy.

tt

[Stev-o]

Looks fantastic, tt.  Guessing there was no emblem on the side cover? [looks "missing"]
How 'bout a "on-the-road" shot with your crappy camera? [garage shots bite]