Author Topic: New guy, first build (Read 58361 times)

P.abrera · « **Reply #100 on:** September 22, 2014, 12:34:22 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 21, 2014, 08:17:57 PM

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Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 21, 2014, 09:45:11 AM
The engine paint came out nice on the crankcase. Any internal engine upgrades in the works?
thanks, its starting to look a bit more presentable now. No engine "upgrades" other than a 601 big bore kit and and an oil cooler (temps and traffic here demand it) . I just wanna get this thing running and on the road at this point

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601 sounds like the Wiseco. No replacement for displacement.

this is just the cruzinimage kit from ebay. 3mm over.

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #101 on:** September 22, 2014, 06:29:36 AM »

That's right. The Wiseco is sub 600 but higher compression.

P.abrera · « **Reply #102 on:** September 22, 2014, 07:45:31 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 22, 2014, 06:29:36 AM

That's right. The Wiseco is sub 600 but higher compression.

if i had the coin (and a better idea of what im doing

) id be on the wisecos. Almost a shame to hide such s pretty piston inside the engine

next project maybe...if i ever finish this one, that is. Haha

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #103 on:** September 22, 2014, 09:28:45 AM »

Quote from: P.abrera on September 22, 2014, 07:45:31 AM

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 22, 2014, 06:29:36 AM
That's right. The Wiseco is sub 600 but higher compression.
if i had the coin (and a better idea of what im doing ) id be on the wisecos. Almost a shame to hide such s pretty piston inside the engine next project maybe...if i ever finish this one, that is. Haha

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I think the cruzinimage kit will work just fine. There are many members who have used it. To get the best out of a bore kit, and while you have the engine apart, a port job is a great upgrade to improve A/F flow. Also, this is a good opportunity to check the condition of your valves -- you can lap them -- and valve seals.

P.abrera · « **Reply #104 on:** September 22, 2014, 03:28:45 PM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 22, 2014, 09:28:45 AM

Quote from: P.abrera on September 22, 2014, 07:45:31 AM

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 22, 2014, 06:29:36 AM
That's right. The Wiseco is sub 600 but higher compression.
if i had the coin (and a better idea of what im doing ) id be on the wisecos. Almost a shame to hide such s pretty piston inside the engine next project maybe...if i ever finish this one, that is. Haha

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I think the cruzinimage kit will work just fine. There are many members who have used it. To get the best out of a bore kit, and while you have the engine apart, a port job is a great upgrade to improve A/F flow. Also, this is a good opportunity to check the condition of your valves -- you can lap them -- and valve seals.

yup did a lap job when i changed out the valve seals. Figured porting might have to wait till i have a bit more experience, id hate to screw it up with some over-eager grinding.

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #105 on:** September 22, 2014, 03:45:52 PM »

Quote from: P.abrera on September 22, 2014, 03:28:45 PM

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 22, 2014, 09:28:45 AM
Quote from: P.abrera on September 22, 2014, 07:45:31 AM

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on September 22, 2014, 06:29:36 AM
That's right. The Wiseco is sub 600 but higher compression.
if i had the coin (and a better idea of what im doing ) id be on the wisecos. Almost a shame to hide such s pretty piston inside the engine next project maybe...if i ever finish this one, that is. Haha

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I think the cruzinimage kit will work just fine. There are many members who have used it. To get the best out of a bore kit, and while you have the engine apart, a port job is a great upgrade to improve A/F flow. Also, this is a good opportunity to check the condition of your valves -- you can lap them -- and valve seals.

yup did a lap job when i changed out the valve seals. Figured porting might have to wait till i have a bit more experience, id hate to screw it up with some over-eager grinding.

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That's a prudent choice. I'm told that removing too much material can also decrease performance.

P.abrera · « **Reply #106 on:** October 13, 2014, 11:23:47 AM »

Forks are rebuilt. Couldnt save the old fork tubes. Went with cyclex replacements and kept the front end stock to avoid further "upgrade fever" spreading to the triples, brakes, etc...for now, anyway

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P.abrera · « **Reply #107 on:** October 15, 2014, 11:27:17 AM »

Rehab'ed the wheels the bike came with. KZ cast wheels. Touch of straightening and sandblas to clean off the oxidation. Going to powder in pewter or bronze and slapping on sum new bearings.

Nice and clean and straight.

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Trad · « **Reply #108 on:** October 15, 2014, 01:10:09 PM »

Looking great so far. Keep it up.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #109 on:** October 15, 2014, 09:11:54 PM »

What size wheels are those? 18"? Front and rear?

P.abrera · « **Reply #110 on:** October 16, 2014, 12:41:19 AM »

Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on October 15, 2014, 09:11:54 PM

What size wheels are those? 18"? Front and rear?

19 front 18 rear

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P.abrera · « **Reply #111 on:** October 16, 2014, 12:41:33 AM »

Quote from: Trad on October 15, 2014, 01:10:09 PM

Looking great so far. Keep it up.

thanks!

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P.abrera · « **Reply #112 on:** October 18, 2014, 09:09:49 PM »

Gotta love sundays. Made some progress today. Overhauled the clutch.

Got my pistons ringed and back on the rods.

And slapped on an 18-tooth front sprocket and a refurbished oil pump.

Coupla questions: should i have somehow primed the pump full with oil before reassembly? And a bit of play on the front sprocket is normal right?

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P.abrera · « **Reply #113 on:** October 21, 2014, 02:10:10 AM »

Woohoo! Fresh bearings. These are ready to go off to powder.

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P.abrera · « **Reply #114 on:** October 21, 2014, 05:21:57 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on October 21, 2014, 04:44:06 AM

Making progress now Paolo! Get that thing on the road already!

still a ways to go, Cal, but im starting to believe i just might actually get this thing running

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P.abrera · « **Reply #115 on:** October 25, 2014, 10:04:41 PM »

The usual top triple mod when running clip-ons. TIG the crap out of the underside and shave off the perches. More spit and polish due but you get the idea.

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P.abrera · « **Reply #116 on:** November 01, 2014, 01:53:02 AM »

Top end came together today

the MLS gasket is a beaut to use

Have a slight issue with the long flange bolt in front though. Discovered why it was missing when i got the bike. Threads are stripped

long way down to re-thread. Wish i checked before she came back together.

any suggestions for a fix?

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P.abrera · « **Reply #117 on:** November 01, 2014, 04:23:23 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on November 01, 2014, 03:42:31 AM

You could try to attach your thread tap to a long extension (or two) and tap the hole? I'd use blue LocTite when installing it though, and plenty of cutting fluid as you tap.

Or, pop the head and tap the hole before you button it up the whole way. Head needs to be re-torqued anyway to prevent leakage and take out the stretch of the studs/squish of the gasket before you call it done.

Bummer.

Major bummer

well, it is a 40 year old lump after all. Bound to be a few more gremlins before shes on the road. I like the idea of an extra long tap better than popping the head. Ill see what i can find/figure out.

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7aliveatlast7 · « **Reply #118 on:** November 01, 2014, 05:54:49 AM »

Wow, what an overhaul, And on your first build! Much respect for even giving that heap a second look, can't say I would have done the same. It's looking great, keep it up!!

P.abrera · « **Reply #119 on:** November 01, 2014, 03:49:12 PM »

Quote from: 7aliveatlast7 on November 01, 2014, 05:54:49 AM

Wow, what an overhaul, And on your first build! Much respect for even giving that heap a second look, can't say I would have done the same. It's looking great, keep it up!!

Thanks. Work in progress, still. Lots more to sort out before shes back from the dead.

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P.abrera · « **Reply #120 on:** November 03, 2014, 09:06:44 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on November 01, 2014, 03:42:31 AM

You could try to attach your thread tap to a long extension (or two) and tap the hole? I'd use blue LocTite when installing it though, and plenty of cutting fluid as you tap.

Or, pop the head and tap the hole before you button it up the whole way. Head needs to be re-torqued anyway to prevent leakage and take out the stretch of the studs/squish of the gasket before you call it done.

Bummer.

Well i racked my brain trying to figure out a tap extention that would work...suffice to say i couldnt come up with anything solid. Invested in a helicoil/powercoil kit and poppin the head as you suggest. Fingers crossed the MLS gasket will tolerate removal and reuse/retorque

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P.abrera · « **Reply #121 on:** November 04, 2014, 05:25:39 AM »

Well that fixed it. Hope the gasket-gods will be kind. I dont wana have to open her up a third time to address any leaks

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P.abrera · « **Reply #122 on:** November 08, 2014, 09:15:23 PM »

Waiting on some engine bolts. Back to makin things purty and clean while waiting.

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P.abrera · « **Reply #123 on:** November 16, 2014, 04:17:38 PM »

Finally got around to sealing my tank. Far as i can tell, Caswell did a beautiful job

big thank you to calj737

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Stev-o · « **Reply #124 on:** November 25, 2014, 05:35:52 AM »

The brake parts look great. I have two tanks coated with Caswell, it is a very good product.

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Author Topic: New guy, first build (Read 58361 times)