Author Topic: Palepainter's 750f project.. Al Fine' (Read 62807 times)

palepainter · « **Reply #275 on:** January 30, 2017, 04:27:04 PM »

The previous owner went through the motor prior to my acquiring it. Everything has been in great shape. Replacing all the hardware on the motor. Gives me a good chance to take a look at the clutch. Points are perfect. I am still planning on a dyna ignition in future.

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Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #276 on:** January 30, 2017, 04:54:13 PM »

Quote from: 754 on January 29, 2017, 10:15:39 AM

Yes him, thanks for the update..
Your bike is coming along nicely ..

I enjoy seeing all your updates

Hope to see it in person.

Frank, et al - here is Mel. His wife died in an explosion at his gun range. Exploding target maybe??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9XFqL-3KfU&app=desktop

palepainter · « **Reply #277 on:** January 30, 2017, 05:47:04 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on January 30, 2017, 04:54:13 PM

Quote from: 754 on January 29, 2017, 10:15:39 AM
Yes him, thanks for the update..
Your bike is coming along nicely ..

I enjoy seeing all your updates Hope to see it in person.

Frank, et al - here is Mel. His wife died in an explosion at his gun range. Exploding target maybe??

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9XFqL-3KfU&app=desktop

Thanks for sharing that vid Jerry. Mel sure has quite the collection.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #278 on:** January 30, 2017, 08:27:14 PM »

Didn't want to high jack but I just got that link from a friend and wanted to pass it along.

Now, back to the great F'n build!

palepainter · « **Reply #279 on:** January 31, 2017, 07:33:53 PM »

No problem at all Jerry. I appreciated the vid. This eve I took the clutch out and inspected it. It is in great shape with little signs of wear. Packed it all back in and put the covers on. Blasted the main clutch housing and painted it the same silver as the case then the outer cover was painted with wrinkle and baked. Wrinkle paint and baked the points cover as well. The UV lamp works great with the wrinkle paint. Really sets it off and allows for a nice even wrinkle compared to just air drying. I am hoping to install motor into frame this weekend. Still waiting on rims to get back from powder coater. Getting closer.

turkey4me · « **Reply #280 on:** February 01, 2017, 05:44:11 AM »

Nice work sanding the fins and top of valve cover. I did the same thing to my all black motor last summer. My wrinkle finish looks like skin cancer compared to yours. That picture of your valve cover should be in the next SOHC calendar.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #281 on:** February 01, 2017, 08:49:19 AM »

Quote from: palepainter on January 31, 2017, 07:33:53 PM

No problem at all Jerry. I appreciated the vid. This eve I took the clutch out and inspected it. It is in great shape with little signs of wear. Packed it all back in and put the covers on. Blasted the main clutch housing and painted it the same silver as the case then the outer cover was painted with wrinkle and baked. Wrinkle paint and baked the points cover as well. The UV lamp works great with the wrinkle paint. Really sets it off and allows for a nice even wrinkle compared to just air drying. I am hoping to install motor into frame this weekend. Still waiting on rims to get back from powder coater. Getting closer.

Sharp-looking job on the head fins.

palepainter · « **Reply #282 on:** February 04, 2017, 10:12:42 AM »

Powdercoating on the rim hoops done....140 bucks later.

Pick them up Monday. I may get motor in frame tomorrow.

754 · « **Reply #283 on:** February 04, 2017, 10:43:52 AM »

I would check around..seems high..

palepainter · « **Reply #284 on:** February 04, 2017, 10:47:58 AM »

Quote from: 754 on February 04, 2017, 10:43:52 AM

I would check around..seems high..

Too late now. They are done. But ya...seems high. Considering I blasted them and got them ready.

palepainter · « **Reply #285 on:** February 06, 2017, 04:54:44 PM »

Time for a few beers and bust out some spokes

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WesTenRacing · « **Reply #286 on:** February 06, 2017, 05:30:47 PM »

Beautiful. Outstanding work on the rocker cover!

palepainter · « **Reply #287 on:** February 06, 2017, 05:52:40 PM »

Thank you Sir. I think I did this right? I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks.

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HondaMan · « **Reply #288 on:** February 06, 2017, 07:04:55 PM »

Pretty wheel!
I think I have some Dynas, if you really have your heart set on them. You'll get more spark without them, though.

palepainter · « **Reply #289 on:** February 06, 2017, 07:11:21 PM »

Quote from: HondaMan on February 06, 2017, 07:04:55 PM

Pretty wheel!
I think I have some Dynas, if you really have your heart set on them. You'll get more spark without them, though.

I was thinking of getting a Dynatek electronic ignition. I thought you had to run certain coils with the ignition. Was I mis informed? Thanks Hondaman! This is the one I am looking at. But am reading up on yours at the moment. Is your unit still available and will it work with stock coils?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-cb750-cb550-cb500-cb-750-Dynatek-DYNA-S-cdi-IGNITION-DS1-2-breaker-/351929553191?hash=item51f0a2d127

palepainter · « **Reply #290 on:** February 06, 2017, 07:30:57 PM »

A little research on your sight and I am making a list of goodies. Thanks for the input.

calj737 · « **Reply #291 on:** February 06, 2017, 07:36:49 PM »

Dyna ignitions work with stock coils, as does Mark's transistorized. Either can support aftermarket coils too.

palepainter · « **Reply #292 on:** February 06, 2017, 08:13:05 PM »

Quote from: calj737 on February 06, 2017, 07:36:49 PM

Dyna ignitions work with stock coils, as does Mark's transistorized. Either can support aftermarket coils too.

Thanks Cal! Appreciate the information as always.

innovativems · « **Reply #293 on:** February 06, 2017, 09:19:45 PM »

Looking great!

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palepainter · « **Reply #294 on:** February 07, 2017, 07:23:06 PM »

Quote from: innovativems on February 06, 2017, 09:19:45 PM

Looking great!

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Thanks Shawn!

Lacing the rear wheel went real smooth. But somewhere in the process of lacing the front, I grabbed an outside spoke and used it on the inside. Not really discovering that until I was at my last spoke. I saw the inside one sitting there and thought it was extra. So I had to hunt it down and unlace a few spokes in order to get it out of there. PIA.....

I made up a stand to work on the rim. I used a couple fender paint stands. Worked great. I got the initial wobble out pretty easily. Took a bit of time to dial it in and get the egg out of the wheel if you know what I mean. But It is very close. Just a bit of bump at the seam. Maybe .045 Here is a vid...

hashvm · « **Reply #295 on:** February 08, 2017, 08:04:31 AM »

Great build .. you really got some skills!

Hashem

palepainter · « **Reply #296 on:** February 10, 2017, 06:50:19 AM »

Thank you Hashem!

Both of the wheels trued and tightened up. I use to work at Titan Motorcycle Co in the 90s, ran the paint dept. The old wheel guy there gave me some tips for working the wheel with out the torque wrench for spokes. He taught me to use sound and pitch on the spokes to tighten them. I feel pretty confident that they aren't going to go anywhere.

Question for the old timers here. Can the motor be installed, then the oil lines installed later or is it easier to put the motor in with them installed on the cases?

palepainter · « **Reply #297 on:** February 10, 2017, 09:50:05 AM »

Can the oil lines be attached with out any issues, after the motor is in the frame?

palepainter · « **Reply #298 on:** February 10, 2017, 05:50:50 PM »

The last of the gaskets showed up. I buttoned up everything with new hardware. Going in frame tomorrow. Wheels will be out to get mounted up tomorrow.

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budman · « **Reply #299 on:** February 10, 2017, 05:55:35 PM »

Looking good. I like the wrinkle paint on the covers.

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Author Topic: Palepainter's 750f project.. Al Fine' (Read 62807 times)