Author Topic: A glutton for punishment... 1973 CB500 resto-mod (Read 43888 times)

Scott S · « **Reply #100 on:** March 13, 2017, 01:31:37 PM »

Got the top end mostly done today. Now I can move on to timing the cam, as well as a few other odds and ends, like flipping the engine over to pull the sump, clean and inspect and replace the gasket. I can also start installing the new clutch discs, side covers, etc.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #101 on:** March 13, 2017, 02:06:33 PM »

Scott -- your projects move at amazing pace!

flatlander · « **Reply #102 on:** March 13, 2017, 11:30:11 PM »

yes, coming together nicely. remind me: what pistons are you using?

Scott S · « **Reply #103 on:** March 14, 2017, 04:23:41 AM »

Quote from: flatlander on March 13, 2017, 11:30:11 PM

yes, coming together nicely. remind me: what pistons are you using?

Stock pistons with heat reflective and TFL coatings, honed the barrels, new RIK rings. Milled the head .020 and installed new 1.00 mm over intake valves and new exhaust valves, after porting and polishing. CB650 cam with adjustable cam gear.

Scott S · « **Reply #104 on:** March 22, 2017, 04:12:32 AM »

Got the frame and other bits back from powder coating. I dropped off the swing arm to have new bushings pressed in.
I also had the Avon's mounted on the Lester's. I need to finish up degreeing in the cam so I can get the engine in the frame.

bwaller · « **Reply #105 on:** March 22, 2017, 08:00:24 AM »

Look at you go! Broken by Sunday afternoon?

EDIT: Damn phone...should have been broken in by Sunday.

joeyvans · « **Reply #106 on:** March 22, 2017, 08:25:57 AM »

He's motivated to beat Flatlander to the initial fire up of those sweet, sweet pipes!

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SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #107 on:** March 22, 2017, 08:32:59 AM »

Quote from: joeyvans on March 22, 2017, 08:25:57 AM

He's motivated to beat Flatlander to the initial fire up of those sweet, sweet pipes!

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The race is ON!

Scott S · « **Reply #108 on:** March 22, 2017, 09:19:16 AM »

Flatlander will win that one, I'm afraid.

flatlander · « **Reply #109 on:** March 22, 2017, 12:58:37 PM »

i'm not counting my chickens yet. at this point you're still the only one who has those pipes in his possession, and your build is moving along fast!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #110 on:** March 22, 2017, 01:29:05 PM »

If you blink, Scott has already built a bike!

bwaller · « **Reply #111 on:** March 22, 2017, 02:35:52 PM »

Scott my post meant to read "broken in" by Sunday afternoon.

Scott S · « **Reply #112 on:** March 22, 2017, 04:21:41 PM »

Quote from: bwaller on March 22, 2017, 02:35:52 PM

Scott my post meant to read "broken in" by Sunday afternoon.

One or the other, right!?

Scott S · « **Reply #113 on:** March 22, 2017, 04:32:27 PM »

I did get the backing plate all cleaned up, painted and new EBC shoes installed. And new Avon's mounted and balanced on the Lester's.

Scott S · « **Reply #114 on:** April 13, 2017, 04:27:43 AM »

Finally finished a seemingly never ending stretch of overtime and had a blitz day in the garage. Dad and I degree'd in the cam and got the top end assembled a couple of weeks ago. Adjusted the valves and a few other odds and ends.
Tried the "frame over engine" method this time and that was SUPER easy. In no time at all I had a roller!

Scott S · « **Reply #115 on:** April 13, 2017, 04:30:16 AM »

I picked up a REALLY clean set of carbs at Barber last year. I started going through them yesterday. I pulled a couple of emulsion tubes just to check them, and generally just giving everything a good squirt of carb cleaner. I'm going to try to finish that up today and get the carbs and air box mounted.
But I also need to cut grass. And work on the Interceptor project. And get a hair cut.

Scott S · « **Reply #116 on:** April 13, 2017, 04:36:17 AM »

I know. I should really be retired. There's always something to do. I'm going right back to work in the morning. As soon as my special Honda wrench shows up, I'm turning my attention to the Interceptor in hopes of getting it done for the vintage bike meet in Spencer, NC on May 6. I seriously doubt the CB will be done by then.
Oh....and I need to get the tank and side covers dropped off, too. That way I'm not waiting on paint whenever the rest IS done.

GV1390 · « **Reply #117 on:** April 13, 2017, 04:44:47 AM »

Looking good! Really dig that beetle of yours as well.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #118 on:** April 13, 2017, 08:34:23 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on April 13, 2017, 04:36:17 AM

I know. I should really be retired. There's always something to do. I'm going right back to work in the morning. As soon as my special Honda wrench shows up, I'm turning my attention to the Interceptor in hopes of getting it done for the vintage bike meet in Spencer, NC on May 6. I seriously doubt the CB will be done by then.
Oh....and I need to get the tank and side covers dropped off, too. That way I'm not waiting on paint whenever the rest IS done.

At the pace you crank out projects, I almost assumed you were retired or independently wealthy! Or that you were Lawrence from Office Space.

02z06dave · « **Reply #119 on:** April 13, 2017, 09:41:48 AM »

I remember reading the first post on here not that long ago. Now, i check back and you're flying through this. I almost expect to see a finished bike next week. Sweet looking project. I can't wait to see it done... those pipes...

Scott S · « **Reply #120 on:** April 13, 2017, 06:03:29 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on April 13, 2017, 04:32:21 AM

Screw the grass! Mount the carbs! Chicks dig long hair, too

There! You happy now?!

Got the carbs cleaned, bench synced, new breather hoses, overflow hoses and fuel lines. Installed the air box with new rubbers and got the battery box in. Oh, and I added oil to the crank case.

Scott S · « **Reply #121 on:** April 13, 2017, 06:04:53 PM »

I just love this view with the 400F bars. And the Ikon shocks look great, too!

Stev-o · « **Reply #122 on:** April 13, 2017, 06:24:28 PM »

Agreed, 400 bars and Ikons look great. Motor too! Where'd you get the bars?

Scott S · « **Reply #123 on:** April 13, 2017, 06:42:09 PM »

Swap meet at Barber. Genuine Honda and in excellent condition.

Camrector · « **Reply #124 on:** April 13, 2017, 06:58:14 PM »

Looking great! Now get rid of that ugly blue anodizing!

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Author Topic: A glutton for punishment... 1973 CB500 resto-mod (Read 43888 times)