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New guy, first build
« Reply #125 on: December 09, 2014, 05:58:00 AM »
Did the cam chain as an afterthought. Soft-link staked/peened for extra insurance. And dressed things up a bit with some SS allens up top.

Love the warning on the camchain: dont install these chains yourself..." Whoops, guess i shoulda read that before i did it myself



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« Reply #126 on: December 09, 2014, 06:00:39 AM »
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« Reply #127 on: December 09, 2014, 10:00:03 PM »
Looking good.
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« Reply #128 on: December 10, 2014, 12:56:03 PM »
Paolo,

WOW DUDE!!!!!  You are doing an incredible job!  I cannot believe this is the same engine!

Can't wait for more progress!

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« Reply #129 on: December 10, 2014, 02:43:20 PM »
Outstanding work, man.  You're really turning that into a beautiful bike.
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« Reply #130 on: December 10, 2014, 03:17:10 PM »
Nice success story,can't wait to see the powder coated rims.
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« Reply #131 on: December 10, 2014, 04:37:34 PM »

Quote from: dagersh on December 10, 2014, 12:56:03 PM
Paolo,

WOW DUDE!!!!!  You are doing an incredible job!  I cannot believe this is the same engine!

Can't wait for more progress!

Gersh

Thanks, Gersh. Nowhere near the kind of work you guys are doing but im learning lots along the way.


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« Reply #132 on: December 10, 2014, 04:39:26 PM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on December 10, 2014, 02:43:20 PM
Outstanding work, man.  You're really turning that into a beautiful bike.


Thanks bud.


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« Reply #133 on: December 10, 2014, 04:40:01 PM »

Quote from: Riceman on December 10, 2014, 03:17:10 PM
Nice success story,can't wait to see the powder coated rims.

Thanks, appreciate the encouragement.


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« Reply #134 on: December 19, 2014, 01:13:16 AM »
Whipped up a shallow electronics tray. Bit more trimming to match the rail contour and i can start figuring out the seatpan/tail.


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« Reply #135 on: December 19, 2014, 02:27:55 AM »
Workin out a seathump shape too while im at it.


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« Reply #136 on: December 19, 2014, 07:57:07 AM »
Looks pretty good. Maybe a little less height.
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« Reply #137 on: December 19, 2014, 11:00:35 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on December 19, 2014, 07:57:07 AM
Looks pretty good. Maybe a little less height.


Agreed, i'd like it to be a tad lower than the height of the tank. Will take it as close as i can to the height required to clear the motobatt battery im stuffing in there. Might move the bum stop an inch forward too. Just infront of the downward rail.


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« Reply #138 on: December 20, 2014, 07:43:54 PM »
Goin with a semi-stock/semi mod'ed setup on the airbox and filter like others have done.


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« Reply #139 on: December 21, 2014, 05:20:26 AM »
Installed a PAMCO ignition. Any comments on trigger magnet position? Its the red dot, correct? Its sitting at TDC now .


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« Reply #140 on: December 21, 2014, 04:37:25 PM »
Paolo,

Your skills are SO far above mine, its enlightening.

I bow to your skills.

I am watching, and hopefully LEARNING!!!

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« Reply #141 on: December 21, 2014, 04:44:51 PM »

Quote from: dagersh on December 21, 2014, 04:37:25 PM
Paolo,

Your skills are SO far above mine, its enlightening.

I bow to your skills.

I am watching, and hopefully LEARNING!!!

Dagersh
Too modest, gersh you guys are allright, meeting some really cool people here Happy Holidays, btw!


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Re: New guy, first build
« Reply #142 on: December 21, 2014, 06:07:53 PM »
You're moving right along, great job
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« Reply #143 on: December 21, 2014, 07:56:34 PM »

Quote from: DWS on December 21, 2014, 06:07:53 PM
You're moving right along, great job
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« Reply #144 on: December 21, 2014, 08:57:27 PM »
Quote from: P.abrera on December 20, 2014, 07:43:54 PM
Goin with a semi-stock/semi mod'ed setup on the airbox and filter like others have done.


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Build is looking great! I like that filter mod, what K&N did you go with? Do you know the name of the steel adapter you used, I'm guessing it's some sort of plumbing fitting or something similar?
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« Reply #145 on: December 21, 2014, 09:53:53 PM »
Quote from: Bootsey on December 21, 2014, 08:57:27 PM
Quote from: P.abrera on December 20, 2014, 07:43:54 PM
Goin with a semi-stock/semi mod'ed setup on the airbox and filter like others have done.


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Build is looking great! I like that filter mod, what K&N did you go with? Do you know the name of the steel adapter you used, I'm guessing it's some sort of plumbing fitting or something similar?

Thanks. Its a K&N RC2580 filter. I fabricated the adapter from 2 inch OD steel tubing and some thin plate.

Filter seems small to flow all 4 carbs but k&n rep did the math and made the recommendation  here:

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=79958.0


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« Reply #146 on: December 21, 2014, 10:14:49 PM »
Great, thanks for the info. :)
If you want to renew the plastic airbox & other parts, a coating of peanut oil works quite well.
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« Reply #147 on: December 21, 2014, 11:18:23 PM »

Quote from: Bootsey on December 21, 2014, 10:14:49 PM
Great, thanks for the info. :)
If you want to renew the plastic airbox & other parts, a coating of peanut oil works quite well.
will see how that works out. A coupla coats of krylon plastic paint will be a last resort. No matter what the can says, paint never looks great or lasts on plastic


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« Reply #148 on: December 22, 2014, 05:37:27 AM »
Managed to put my wheels back together after powdercoat. Rollin on fresh bearings, seals and metzellers.


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« Reply #149 on: December 22, 2014, 04:36:48 PM »
 Wow,

I want to see those wheels on the bike!

Gersh

BTW - modesty, I have never been accused of....
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