Topic: Blue K2 750 "Louisville Bike"

[Don R]

 Aww, I put the brake pull rod on upside down. What was I thinking?

[newday777]

😬 oops!

[Don R]

 It turned out the travel was askew on the brake pedal/levers causing interference. I took it back apart and checked my work, tapered the end of the swingarm bolt and got it back in the correct direction. The chain guard rubs the chain, I think it's a result of 18/48 sprockets and when it's back on its wheels that will be OK.
 I checked my sprocket collection, two are really nice but got wet once, they are bathing in vinegar and will go to Evaporust next. While digging in the  boxes of old stuff I laid back a nice brake panel with good shoes and a clean lever. My final CB750 project is a K4 frame on the shelf and I want to assemble its parts before shedding excess stuff. The motor from that one is the 836 in my K0 and is waiting patiently for me to return it. 

[Don R]

 The A model aluminum rims and big tires are on, chrome peg brackets are on but I may change to the aluminum footpegs. Chrome swingarm and hardware with new bushings.
 I'm going to check the bowl vents since I've cleared the carb passages multiple times and decide what gas tank to put back on it.

 Rather than remove the caliper bracket, I pulled the inside part of caliper off and let the air out of the tire. I still needed to use a c clamp to make the 3.50 X 18 tire squeeze in between the fender bolts. 

[Don R]

 I forgot where, but someone wanted to see the tag.

[grcamna2]

I forgot where, but someone wanted to see the tag.

Don,the VIN number stamps look decent.
I was the one wanting to see.

[Don R]

 I'm a little disappointed with the numbers, they are smaller than Honda font but I'm not trying to pass it off as original anyway, so I just did it. It is a little difficult on the round tube, I used an angle iron for a guide held on with two strong magnets. As I got higher my angle must have changed.

[newday777]

I forgot where, but someone wanted to see the tag.

Don,the VIN number stamps look decent.
I was the one wanting to see.

So am I for the NOS frame I bought this summer

[Don R]

  I saw a number stamp guide on ebay, it's made for bicycle frames but it helps keep the numbers in line and spaced properly. $40 but I didn't get one.

[Don R]

 Blue K2 got polished 750A wheels, kept it's lovely mirror finish rotor, and a rebuilt chromed swingarm and chain guard, she's a blingy thing now along with the chrome it already had. It certainly can't live outdoors now. The tires are max width but old, I enjoyed removing that rusty old 16" hog rim and dried out tire.
 Mt brother wants me to trade the bike back to him for a machined but never assembled 357" small block Vortec chevy engine with an Edelbrock intake. I store the motor already, and his 750's too, so not much will change.

[Don R]

 I traded the Louisville bike to my brother for the Vortec small block Chevrolet. Today, we removed the Hondamatic rims from the now "my brothers" bike to get new tires. While swapping parts he noticed a terribly loose battery to chassis ground wire. That was probably the reason it ran great some times, and wouldn't run good other times. I've swapped carbs several times and rebuilt the ignition multiple times also. WoW.

[Don R]

 Today it got the shorty shocks off of the Rat Race, we took the wheels off for new tires, tried some handlebar setbacks but the brake line is too short, put in a new battery, did a nut and bolt check, removed the black tank and sidecovers so we can put on the blue ones. Now I'm calling it, Blue K2.
 He wants a lower seat. my old junk isn't nice enough.

[Don R]

 My brother turns 85 today, he's determined to ride again, the family is going to be hating me if we get him on it. I haven't seen him in this good of shape in years, his VA doctors have gotten him tuned well, his old self would have lost interest by now.
 I'm going to fix him up with the lowering shocks and low seat, we slipped the fork tubes up an inch. The 17 and 19" tires may be here today. Oddly he didn't want his old K4 back, he prefers this K2.

[newday777]

Good news about your brother Don.
I'm hoping the Lord will allow me to continue riding into my 90s.

[grcamna2]

My brother turns 85 today, he's determined to ride again, the family is going to be hating me if we get him on it. I haven't seen him in this good of shape in years, his VA doctors have gotten him tuned well, his old self would have lost interest by now.
 I'm going to fix him up with the lowering shocks and low seat, we slipped the fork tubes up an inch. The 17 and 19" tires may be here today. Oddly he didn't want his old K4 back, he prefers this K2.

Sounds real good Don;I hope to hear that your brother will be 'enjoying the ride' again. 
Did he recently complete some physical therapy ?

[Don R]

 He previously had a low blood flow that's been corrected with drugs rather than roto rooter. He lost some weight and is spending more time on his feet than he has in years. We've also made a couple road trips recently and I think he's just ready to get out of the house.

[grcamna2]

He previously had a low blood flow that's been corrected with drugs rather than roto rooter. He lost some weight and is spending more time on his feet than he has in years. We've also made a couple road trips recently and I think he's just ready to get out of the house.

   two thumbs up Don.

[Don R]

 Bud bought a battery and tires, we're taking them to a bike shop to get them mounted tomorrow. I gave him the shorty shocks and slipped the fork tubes up a little. I'll pop on a low (even if ugly) seat to get his center of gravity as low as possible. 

[Don R]

 Today we got the bike running, it doesn't idle very well but goes like stink. The #2 intake had no lash and it leaks a bit after I gave it some. I'm hoping it has a little rust or carbon on the seat.
 My brother can flat foot it with the short seat, shocks and slipped front tubes. That's good, he took a short ride and made it back OK.
 It began to rain and when he went out to roll it back in, he ended up under the bike with a peg on his foot. It's not the worst-case scenario but bad enough, he gouged his hand and says his foot is OK but still has a scar from a similar incident years ago. That one required long term wound care.
  I repeatedly asked if he was sure that he was up to riding a 750 again and he insisted. When the project began, I was mostly playing along because he normally loses interest before we get one done, we traded the bike for a couple of his chevy engines that I wanted out of my shop.

[grcamna2]

Today we got the bike running, it doesn't idle very well but goes like stink. The #2 intake had no lash and it leaks a bit after I gave it some. I'm hoping it has a little rust or carbon on the seat.
 My brother can flat foot it with the short seat, shocks and slipped front tubes. That's good, he took a short ride and made it back OK.
 It began to rain and when he went out to roll it back in, he ended up under the bike with a peg on his foot. It's not the worst-case scenario but bad enough, he gouged his hand and says his foot is OK but still has a scar from a similar incident years ago. That one required long term wound care.
  I repeatedly asked if he was sure that he was up to riding a 750 again and he insisted. When the project began, I was mostly playing along because he normally loses interest before we get one done, we traded the bike for a couple of his chevy engines that I wanted out of my shop.

Don,is he doing ok today ?
Does he still want to ride ?

[Don R]

  It just happened, I thought I'd give him a couple hours to assess his condition and make sure he's still OK. I miss us riding together but secretly wish he would give it up. I asked multiple times if he was sure that's what he wanted to do.

[grcamna2]

Don,how would your brother feel about riding a 550 ?

[willbird]

  It just happened, I thought I'd give him a couple hours to assess his condition and make sure he's still OK. I miss us riding together but secretly wish he would give it up. I asked multiple times if he was sure that's what he wanted to do.

I remember years ago I was in close quarters somewhere and rolled my K2 off the center stand....and onto my foot, that sucked LOL. Lesson learned.

Bill

[Don R]

  He mentioned removing the sidecar on his 500, maybe I should pursue that option.

[grcamna2]

  He mentioned removing the sidecar on his 500, maybe I should pursue that option.

Your brother has a CB500