Ok, got my throttle cables, clutch cable, rear brakes, ignition switch and air filter in today from CRC. Installed all and went for a test ride (ended up putting 10 miles on her!) This pig runs like a scalded dog! Carbs still need rebuilding (kits are on the way) and needs tires,chain,sprockets,etc.
Here's the question for all SOHC owners: What type of speed do you get out of each gear? Specifically, does anybody get stuck at 3rd gear because hitting fourth would put you into suspended license territory?
To elaborate, I rode the bike pretty normal, no redlining, but in 3rd gear at 60 MPH the engine seemed very happy, humming right along, no hiccups. If I then shifted to 4th, it would bog until I got to about 70MPH with about another 1500-2000RPM til redline. My guess is that if I rode the bike properly, shifting up through the gears, I'd be at a ton or more in 5th gear. The PO said that the rear wheel came from another type of old Honday and he had to remove chain links to get the sprocket to work. The wheel is an 18" with a 4.10-18 tire on it. Haven't counted teeth. Wouldn't a smaller rear sprocket cause it to LOSE top speed but gain low end? Just feels the other way when riding. When I get my new chain/sprockets I'll be going back to 18/48 as was factory for the K6.
Just curious about the current situation, any ideas?
