Author Topic: 72 CB350 Build For The Wife (Read 69196 times)

Harsh · « **Reply #275 on:** December 01, 2014, 06:54:31 AM »

Traction has relieved some pain in the past, but it always returns. Pain meds do absolutely nothing for me. I have taken just about every one there is in large doses and have had shots of morphine that have zero effect on me. I saw the physical therapist this morning and she did a bunch of crap that hurt. She did notice that my right leg is 3/4" shorter than my left. In reality my right hip is tilted up about 3/4".

MoMo · « **Reply #276 on:** December 01, 2014, 06:49:30 PM »

Quote from: Harsh on December 01, 2014, 06:54:31 AM

Traction has relieved some pain in the past, but it always returns. Pain meds do absolutely nothing for me. I have taken just about every one there is in large doses and have had shots of morphine that have zero effect on me. I saw the physical therapist this morning and she did a bunch of crap that hurt. She did notice that my right leg is 3/4" shorter than my left. In reality my right hip is tilted up about 3/4".

I cringe reading that

grcamna2 · « **Reply #277 on:** December 01, 2014, 06:59:03 PM »

Harsh,I pray that you'll never go to a Chiropractor;if you have a good physical therapist & caring PCP you're better w/ them.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #278 on:** December 01, 2014, 07:19:50 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on December 01, 2014, 06:59:03 PM

Harsh,I pray that you'll never go to a Chiropractor;if you have a good physical therapist & caring PCP you're better w/ them.

+100% A good physiotherapist is a far better option.....

Harsh · « **Reply #279 on:** December 02, 2014, 04:23:54 AM »

I don't know...I have seen a chiropractor in the past and have had excellent results. In 95 my right leg was 2" shorter than my left and a chiropractor was able to get everything back in alignment. I guess it is just too many years standing and working on the steel decks of aircraft carriers.

calj737 · « **Reply #280 on:** December 02, 2014, 04:35:45 AM »

Might want to propose they start covering those decks with some shock absorbent materials and composites for you brave lads while working on them!

might even reduce the tread wear on the planes coming and going-

Whether physio, chiro, or witch doctor, get your crooked butt to somebody pronto!

On a more serious note, adding to the stiffness issue of your work environment, the low frequency vibration transmitted through the deck to your spine is another massive contributor. Think about all the grinding, hammering, plopping of material, vehicle traffic on the steel. That vibration carries a LONG way, and your feet receive a tremendous amount of it, then straight up your spine. Your soft tissue then constantly responds, and can, torque/twist you out of alignment. Same problem for flight attendants and significant business air travelers. (Spine specialist explained all this to me as part of my treatment).

Have the Mrs load your Xmas stocking with Dr Scholls this year. It will help reduce this re-occurring. But get fixed first!

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #281 on:** December 02, 2014, 08:44:11 AM »

My wife has the same issue with pain meds. She has really bad feet and gets no more than about 45 pain free minutes of standing a day. She has had PT and tried most pain meds, including the schedule IV heavy hitters like Vicodin and Oxy. Nothing makes a dent.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #282 on:** December 02, 2014, 11:32:18 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on December 02, 2014, 04:35:45 AM

Whether chiro, or witch doctor, get your crooked butt to somebody pronto!

Over here Chiro's are witch doctors,

Physio therapists are experts on finding and fixing muscular and joint related pain and are far more educated in this field than Chiro's. I've played a lot of sport, so have my kids, we all have been to or still go to good physio therapists, try and find one that works with top line athletes, there's a reason athletes don't use chiro's. I had severe back spasm's again about 4 years ago, did it undoing a stubborn wheel nut on my daughters car, felt a twinmge, next morning I couldn't get out of bed and was literally holding my breath tr avoid pain and severe spasms, I went to a very good physio that was recommended {6 weeks} and haven't had a problem since, I am having neck pain lately so back i go. I have been continually warned off chiropractors..... A good physio will hurt you but you'll feel a heap better afterwards....

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #283 on:** December 02, 2014, 06:17:24 PM »

This is free advice, so take it for what you paid for it: but my brother injured his back years ago when his Honda Civic was hit from behind and slammed into a log truck in front of his car. Long story short, pain meds and everything else that the doctors tried didn't seem to help. Then, he found a DDO (Doctor of Osteopathy) who has the ability to perform acupuncture.

He now goes once a month to this doctor and has been virtually pain free for the past 6 years. So it may be worth looking into.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #284 on:** December 02, 2014, 10:28:31 PM »

I suffered under a few chiropractors for years,by that I mean they 'overadjusted' me w/ force & that would always bring me back again a week later.I finally went to an Orthopedic Dr. to get me 'on the upswing' and I walk well now.I haven't been to a Chiropractor since.

Harsh · « **Reply #285 on:** December 05, 2014, 11:26:07 AM »

Threw caution to the wind and worked on the bike today. Spent some time tweaking on the timing and carbs. Still needs a little bit of work, but everything is close.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #286 on:** December 05, 2014, 11:35:21 AM »

Harsh,what kind of M/C lift do you use ? I really did enjoy my old 'Western Handy lift' when I was in business.

Harsh · « **Reply #287 on:** December 05, 2014, 11:38:18 AM »

I use a set of T-Rex stands. The front can/will lift it under the triples or under the bottom of the forks.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #288 on:** December 05, 2014, 12:36:34 PM »

The lift always helps me to get the whole bike up in the air so I'm not crawling around on the ground

Harsh · « **Reply #289 on:** December 14, 2014, 04:49:40 PM »

The back is still jacked, but I worked on the bike a little bit today. I was able to get the timing correctly set for both cylinders. Installed the drive chain and set the slack in it. According to the shop manual it is supposed to be set at .4 to .8 inches. That just doesn't seem like enough to me. I won't know until I take it for a ride, but as far as I can tell I was able to get the clutch adjustment spot on. I also did the final lube of the swingarm.

I have about 10 items left on my list to finish/do before the build is complete.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #290 on:** December 14, 2014, 05:11:49 PM »

That's progress Harsh.

MoMo · « **Reply #291 on:** December 14, 2014, 05:36:47 PM »

I always adjust a drive chain at the tightest point of the chain, rider on the bike and about 1/2 to 1" freeplay...Larry

grcamna2 · « **Reply #292 on:** December 14, 2014, 05:42:30 PM »

Quote from: MoMo on December 14, 2014, 05:36:47 PM

I always adjust a drive chain at the tightest point of the chain, rider on the bike and about 1/2 to 1" freeplay...Larry

+1 Larry & if I don't have a helper(usually the way)I set it a little loose about 1-1.5" at the tight spot of the chain run.

Harsh · « **Reply #293 on:** December 15, 2014, 05:06:03 AM »

I found it odd because my Triumph's range is 35-40mm (1.37"-1.57"). Not wanting to go too loose I set it at 1.25" and it appears to be fine. I have read a number of times that the shaft seals go bad because the chain is too tight. I think the shop manual specs have something to do with that.

Harsh · « **Reply #294 on:** December 22, 2014, 10:55:43 AM »

The back is feeling a bit better so I worked on the bike a little yesterday. I pulled the wheels off and took them over to a local racer that builds his own wheels for his super motard race bikes. I should have them back before Christmas. Hopefully they will be good to go. Other than that I put on the grips. I absolutely love the Pro-Grip 714's. They are nice and comfy with tons of grip.
As far as I know the only thing I have left to order is mirrors and shocks. I haven't really put much thought into the mirrors, but I do know that I do not like the stockers. I am fairly certain I am going to go with the TEC shocks. Waiting on the seat cover to come in so I can re-do the seat. Other than that it is just down to getting things painted and final assembly.
I am going to explore some way to keep the center stand from hitting the bottom of the exhaust when in the stowed position. I have a thought in my head, but not sure if it will work out or not.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #295 on:** December 22, 2014, 11:22:06 AM »

What exhaust will you be running Harsh ?

Harsh · « **Reply #296 on:** December 22, 2014, 01:52:08 PM »

The one that was on the bike when I got it. I don't know who made it, but it isn't stock.

Harsh · « **Reply #297 on:** December 27, 2014, 11:40:52 AM »

Well it looks like I need to go through one of the carbs again. The right one has the tiniest bit of fuel coming out of the overflow tube. Not sure if I set the float height a bit off or if the float valve or o-ring is bad/not seating correctly. It didn't start (or I didn't notice it) until I put the bike on stands to remove the wheels.

The weird thing is that there is no fuel going to the carbs right now. The only fuel is what little is in the float bowls.

Harsh · « **Reply #298 on:** December 27, 2014, 01:36:24 PM »

The float height was set at 22mm. I adjusted it to the correct height of 26mm and fuel poured out of the overflow tube. I checked the overflow tube for cracks with a magnifying glass and didn't see any. To make sure I set the bowl up on some 2x4's and filled the bowl up with fuel. I let it sit to see if anything dripped out and after about 5 minutes I didn't notice anything so I am going to say that the tube is good.

I did notice that the float valve and seat are not stock units but some aftermarket part.

Harsh · « **Reply #299 on:** December 28, 2014, 11:43:59 AM »

Took some time and set the float right on 26mm. I looked at the needle valve though a magnifying glass and there is a ring around the tip, but no noticeable deformities. I decided to do a test and see if it leaked after I re-set the float height so I rigged this up.

After a little over 30 minutes I had one drop of fuel on the cardboard. So I guess tomorrow I will be getting a new float valve.

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