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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #475 on: July 23, 2015, 11:53:07 AM »
Torque values are always determined by the bolt size, not the application. And Blue LocTite is a good addition on driveline bolts.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #476 on: July 24, 2015, 07:58:02 PM »
Well, I thought I'd be able to get everything together by tomorrow, but just realized my EK 630 chain didn't come with a master link. I'm hoping I can find a place here in Knoxville that sells one. I'll look around tomorrow.

Tried sanding some rust from my shocks but it's pretty painstaking & i'm not getting great results (the one on the left in the photo below is the one I partially sanded). I was considering getting Hagons, but I think I should save money instead just to make sure everything goes right when I start the bike up. If I have to wait for a master link to come in the mail, maybe I'll dissemble the shocks & soak them in rust remover? Not sure how difficult they are to take apart.

Can I just soak the entire shock in rust remover or would that be a bad idea?
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #477 on: July 24, 2015, 11:21:27 PM »
Isn't that the joiner on the end of the chain? the one with "japan" and the clip on it?
 Not sure about exposing the bright chrome shaft and the seal to rust converter.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #478 on: July 25, 2015, 10:58:52 AM »
That looks like and "endless chain" to me with a rivet link, and go get some Navel Jelly, paint brush it on the rust and let it sit for 15 minutes or so....wash it off and the rust is gone.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #479 on: July 25, 2015, 07:29:33 PM »
Okay, didn't quite get to start up today unfortunately. So many odds & ends to take care & it ended up taking all day. Naval jelly didn't do much for the shocks. I ended up spending a lot of time sanding them down the best I could for now. I've got a master link for the drive chain but still need to put the rear wheel on & then connect the chain. Still need to attach the exhaust too. Then it will be carbs/air box & start up.

I'll be cleaning bikes all day tomorrow for another guy here in Knox that has a ton of vintage bikes. But if I've still got some energy tomorrow night when I get home, I'll try to at least get the rear wheel & chain set up. If I can get that far, Monday night should definitely be first attempt at start. I'll throw up a video.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #480 on: July 25, 2015, 08:16:36 PM »
Sorry to hear the Navel Jelly let you down.....how bout classic coke and aluminum foil. I haven't ever tried it but my buddy swears by it.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #481 on: July 25, 2015, 09:05:02 PM »
Skip all that work crap.  Get some Metal Rescue and put those shocks in it.  Take it out every 3 or 4 hours and wipe the "sludge" off and then put them back in.  Within 24 hours, they're good to go.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #482 on: July 26, 2015, 04:51:51 AM »
Quote from: Restoration Fan on July 25, 2015, 09:05:02 PM
Skip all that work crap.  Get some Metal Rescue and put those shocks in it.  Take it out every 3 or 4 hours and wipe the "sludge" off and then put them back in.  Within 24 hours, they're good to go.

Hey Ron, that's what I was asking last page. I wasn't sure if soaking it in dust remover (I don't have metal rescue, but WD40 makes an equivalent soak that I have: http://wd40specialist.com/products/rust-remover/). I just wasn't sure if this would do damage to the seals or internals of the shocks.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #483 on: July 26, 2015, 05:18:56 AM »
Quote from: AintNoEasyWay on July 26, 2015, 04:51:51 AM
Hey Ron, that's what I was asking last page. I wasn't sure if soaking it in dust remover (I don't have metal rescue, but WD40 makes an equivalent soak that I have: http://wd40specialist.com/products/rust-remover/). I just wasn't sure if this would do damage to the seals or internals of the shocks.
I don't know if the WD40 one damages seals but I know the Metal Rescue doesn't.  You can get it at a Home Depot near you.  I just entered a couple of different Knoxville zip codes and it was showing Home Depots near those that carried it.

Go to this site and enter your zip code.  It'll give you the nearest Home Depots that carry it.  It'll cost you about $25 for a gallon but you can re-use it over and over.  Just strain it through a paper towel filter between uses to get it back clear.
http://www.metalrescue.com/storeselection.aspx
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #484 on: July 26, 2015, 10:44:10 AM »
Less work......even better.....and check that out, its even available in California. Where nothing is legal
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #485 on: July 26, 2015, 06:26:11 PM »
Carbs & rear wheel are on the bike. But I put the master link clip in the drive chain on backwards & can't manage to get it back off now. Doh!! Any suggestions for removal?

Once I get that switched to the proper direction, I'll throw the exhaust on & try a start up.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #486 on: July 26, 2015, 06:38:45 PM »
Riveted link or clip style? If it's clip style, use a flat blade screw driver and twist it open while you "tap it away". Easier if the rear wheel is locked in place to help you apply pressure and not wrestle with a moving chain.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #487 on: July 26, 2015, 06:43:36 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on July 26, 2015, 06:38:45 PM
Riveted link or clip style? If it's clip style, use a flat blade screw driver and twist it open while you "tap it away". Easier if the rear wheel is locked in place to help you apply pressure and not wrestle with a moving chain.

Clip style. I tried this but maybe my largest screwdriver is too small. I still have slack in the chain so I'll try moving the wheel further back. Thanks, cal.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #488 on: July 27, 2015, 03:16:39 AM »
The 630 is big enough to do with pliers.

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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #489 on: July 27, 2015, 05:36:52 AM »
Quote from: enwri on July 27, 2015, 03:16:39 AM
The 630 is big enough to do with pliers.


Exactly what I needed. Thanks enwri!
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #490 on: July 27, 2015, 03:19:21 PM »
I have a really big flat head screwdriver that I use to push the clip back off. Get it in position on the center stand and put it in first, then just tap the screwdriver when it in place and it pops right off.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #491 on: July 27, 2015, 05:52:46 PM »
Switched the master link clip around once I got the right size pliers. Dealt with a bunch of other odds & ends tonight making sure everything is good to go before I put on the oil tank, air box, & exhaust. My dad has been out of town but I'd like him to be around for the start up. I think he'll be able to come by Wednesday night, so we'll try to crank it then.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #492 on: July 27, 2015, 06:23:31 PM »
Awesome job, Nate.  Looking forward to hearing her fire up!
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #493 on: July 27, 2015, 06:36:49 PM »
Frikin AWESOME!!!!!!!!
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #494 on: July 28, 2015, 03:11:43 AM »
Quote from: AintNoEasyWay on July 27, 2015, 05:52:46 PM
Switched the master link clip around once I got the right size pliers. Dealt with a bunch of other odds & ends tonight making sure everything is good to go before I put on the oil tank, air box, & exhaust. My dad has been out of town but I'd like him to be around for the start up. I think he'll be able to come by Wednesday night, so we'll try to crank it then.

Does not hurt to tie a thin wire around the clip either.  Never mind how I know  ;D ;D

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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #495 on: July 28, 2015, 05:20:30 AM »
Quote from: 70CB750 on July 28, 2015, 03:11:43 AM
Quote from: AintNoEasyWay on July 27, 2015, 05:52:46 PM
Switched the master link clip around once I got the right size pliers. Dealt with a bunch of other odds & ends tonight making sure everything is good to go before I put on the oil tank, air box, & exhaust. My dad has been out of town but I'd like him to be around for the start up. I think he'll be able to come by Wednesday night, so we'll try to crank it then.

Does not hurt to tie a thin wire around the clip either.  Never mind how I know  ;D ;D

70, very very good idea. When putting the clip on I was wondering how secure this thing was...
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #496 on: July 28, 2015, 06:00:27 AM »
Can anyone tell me where the negative battery cable attaches? I can't remember & can't seem to find it in the manual.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #497 on: July 28, 2015, 06:01:48 AM »
Left side of frame above the swing arm pivot bolt.
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #498 on: July 28, 2015, 09:51:07 AM »
^^^^yup
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Re: 1977 CB750 K7 Resto-mod, Knoxville
« Reply #499 on: July 28, 2015, 09:56:18 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on July 28, 2015, 06:01:48 AM
Left side of frame above the swing arm pivot bolt.

Fits in that upper back engine bolt right?
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