Author Topic: Seeley SH7-519 (Read 5115 times)

Humble Pie · « **on:** June 25, 2014, 09:43:20 AM »

Well here it is in all its tragic glory, looks mocked up and unfinished ( no races ,not sure frame was ever used ) swing arm looks like it was chromed at one time. Aluminum tank has had 4 paint jobs ( Candy Apple red was the first ),, 1971 motor with a multifire 6 ?, 18 " 40 spoke DID aluminum rims, 48 tooth sprocket , dual disc front end.

scottly · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:00:38 AM »

Most, if not all of the frames and swing arms were nickle-plated. The seat pan is flatter than mine where the cushion goes. Are you sure it's steel rather than fiberglass? The front forks look to be from a newer bike. Gerex Multifire ignition? Mine was originally red metal-flake.

Humble Pie · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:09:25 AM »

The lil black box is hard to read, I will look again, yes pan is made of tin,,gonna look for something better,,as I said it looks like an unfinished project, Did these take the stock CB 750 yoke ? Front end is Honda looking legs but not sure what year, guy said hes had it for at least 30 years

and yes ... "Gerex 6 Multifire"

scottly · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:17:27 AM »

Yeah, they used the stock triple, but the top bearing is different, IIRC. More pictures please.

Take a close-up of the bracing behind the rear of the motor where the swing arm mounts; something looks different there.

Greggo · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:23:15 AM »

Man that's cool

Humble Pie · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:24:18 AM »

here..

do you have a link or info to the proper races and bearings I will need for this ?

scottly · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:39:07 AM »

Take a pic of the brace on the other side, please. The top outer race was the difference; they evidently took a standard race and reduced the OD to fit into the steering head; for all I know, it may be the same as the stock race diameter. It was a tapered roller bearing.

754 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:41:04 AM »

Did you buy it?
Pretty lightweight 750 Scott built out of his..maybe lightest street one on this forum..

Humble Pie · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2014, 10:46:20 AM »

Yes I did, funny thing or scary thing,,it sitting in the guys driveway,,he left it sit out there since sunday,,bout 40 feet from the road,lol

Guess no one knew or cared what it was

Have to go feed horses will get more pictures later

RJ CB450 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2014, 11:16:49 AM »

Quote from: Humble Pie on June 25, 2014, 10:46:20 AM

Yes I did, funny thing or scary thing,,it sitting in the guys driveway,,he left it sit out there since sunday,,bout 40 feet from the road,lol

Guess no one knew or cared what it was

Have to go feed horses will get more pictures later

Well, I look at it and I see parts. My guess is it is the frame and tank that are the big ticket items, custom frame and you mentioned aluminum tank?

Loaded to the 9s with performance goodies as well am guessing. Looks like a gauge mounted on engine curbside?

Time to google explore lunch break!

Tim2005 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2014, 11:55:23 AM »

Looks to have a lot of promise. Head bearings are a bit odd sized, but you can get ones that'll fit without modifying them- best to measure whatever triples you will use - bearing in mind most Seeley owners ditch the stock forks & fit some better ones with different triples. Seat is homemade (weigh it in...). First thing I'd do is go back to the sellers place and spend as many hours as it takes to help him find the footrests and mounting plates, they're really hard to get anywhere else

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2014, 01:12:25 PM »

I installed a Gerex on my Goldwing last year. A NOS unit I picked up off of eBay. I was very happy with how it ran, it was an improvement over the points, but the controller box is huge and a pain to position where it doesn't stick out like a sore thumb.

andrewk · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2014, 01:18:09 PM »

Killer find- what a joy that will be to get out on the road!

40 feet from the road... good grief!

Humble Pie · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2014, 02:23:05 PM »

Couple Questions

How do I title this ?

Will stock shocks fit ?

How is the tank held down and does anything go between the tank and frame ? ( was thinking some rubber tubing over the rails )

Can I use and Cafe seat that will fit a CB750

Anyone have install instructions for the Multifire

Thanks

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2014, 02:51:27 PM »

The instructions are actually in the permanent thread at the top of this forum where links to the various repair manuals are found. Just scroll down until you see it.

Tim2005 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2014, 03:23:28 PM »

More answers ....

How do I title this ? not sure, hopefully one of the US members can advise about using ITS or someone

Will stock shocks fit ? not really- different spring rate etc needed, Hagon can provide them, that's who did mine

How is the tank held down and does anything go between the tank and frame ? ( was thinking some rubber tubing over the rails ) - your tank fixings looks slightly different to mine, but still should be ok to use hoover belts (check ebay) to hold it down and foam pipe insulation over the frame rails.

Can I use and Cafe seat that will fit a CB750 - not easily, measurements all differ. A German guy has the Seeley solo seat mould, maybe someone in the facebrook group knows him?

Anyone have install instructions for the Multifire

- covered by Bankerdanny already

Cheers

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2014, 03:31:56 PM »

Stock shocks...? I hope you mean stock sizes...? That frame deserves better than "stock shocks"....

Humble Pie · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2014, 04:15:21 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 25, 2014, 03:31:56 PM

Stock shocks...? I hope you mean stock sizes...? That frame deserves better than "stock shocks"....

I mean stock ,,as I have no idea what Honda parts fit this and what parts are special ( aftermarket performance parts ) Was to get the bike to rolling status

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #18 on:** June 25, 2014, 04:43:12 PM »

Quote from: Humble Pie on June 25, 2014, 04:15:21 PM

Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 25, 2014, 03:31:56 PM
Stock shocks...? I hope you mean stock sizes...? That frame deserves better than "stock shocks"....

I mean stock ,,as I have no idea what Honda parts fit this and what parts are special ( aftermarket performance parts ) Was to get the bike to rolling status

Talk to Scottly mate, he's had his for longer than even he remembers {must be all the head knocks}

scottly · « **Reply #19 on:** June 25, 2014, 05:03:24 PM »

LOL

The stock style shocks have a clevis on the bottom, while the Seeley has the clevis on the swing-arm. You need shocks with eyes on both ends.
Here's the scoop on the steering head top bearings: When I took both bearing parts to a bearing house to replace them, the guy matched up the numbers etched on them, which should have been a 2" OD outer race, with a 1" ID inner race. The outer race fit into the frame fine, but the inner race wouldn't fit the Honda stem. That's when we figured out that Seeley had opened up the ID to 1.024" (26 mm). That shouldn't be an issue, as tapered bearings are now readily available that fit the Honda stem.

scottly · « **Reply #20 on:** June 25, 2014, 05:11:20 PM »

Quote from: Humble Pie on June 25, 2014, 02:23:05 PM

Anyone have install instructions for the Multifire

Thanks

Wow, that looks a lot different than mine?

scottly · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2014, 05:15:42 PM »

Here is a pic of the aluminum foot rest plates Tim mentioned:

Humble Pie · « **Reply #22 on:** June 26, 2014, 04:46:37 AM »

Quote from: scottly on June 25, 2014, 05:15:42 PM

Here is a pic of the aluminum foot rest plates Tim mentioned:

Great Thanks for all the info, I think the box is a rather old one , I saw one Seeley had Girling shocks have a few from some old triumphs so will try those for now as mock ups to get an idea.
( did not even notice the different mounting ,lol ) Not sure if the plates are there so will try to make or find some

Tews19 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 26, 2014, 04:51:24 AM »

Subscribed! Awesome find!

Humble Pie · « **Reply #24 on:** June 26, 2014, 05:14:36 AM »

Scottly, here hope these pictures are what you ment. It also has no mount for a kick stand

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Author Topic: Seeley SH7-519 (Read 5115 times)