Author Topic: The Lost Socket Garage (Read 56225 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #275 on:** March 28, 2019, 12:22:27 PM »

I had forgotten that spinger's bike was in Cal's garage during the collapse. The clean-up (wire brushing and paint) turned out great.

I love that 70's tank with scales and line work!!

Scott S · « **Reply #276 on:** March 29, 2019, 05:00:22 AM »

Got the carbs and air box installed.

Scott S · « **Reply #277 on:** March 29, 2019, 05:03:26 AM »

And when I pulled up on the clutch arm on the side cover, I knew something didn't feel right. The lifter part of the cam had popped out from under the arm in there, so I pulled the clutch cover to fix that.
I'm glad I did.... Hmmm, something seems to be missing here!

Found a pushrod on eBay for $10 shipped and it's on the way.

I'll be laying out the main harness soon. I'm trying to figure out if I have enough bits to put together the electrical panel. I also need a ground cable if anyone has a spare.

springer · « **Reply #278 on:** March 29, 2019, 05:58:12 PM »

scott You know I'm gonna want this back right Don't say what the 550 Yes when you get done with it I'm coming to get it It's been awhile since I've been on the Forum Or is that old man Cal at I know hes not to let me post and not say something

Scott S · « **Reply #279 on:** March 29, 2019, 06:38:19 PM »

I'm sure he'll be along shortly!

754 · « **Reply #280 on:** March 30, 2019, 10:13:41 AM »

One ofvthe chrome front wheels looks like a 21 inch.
I bet some chopper guy would love that, being able to run a decent brake on it.

Gurp · « **Reply #281 on:** April 01, 2019, 09:13:57 AM »

Frank you're right.
Scott is you still have that 21 laced to a 550 hub in a few weeks when my work pics back up I'd be interested.

Scott S · « **Reply #282 on:** April 01, 2019, 09:59:05 AM »

That's just a trick of the light. They're both 19".

Gurp · « **Reply #283 on:** April 01, 2019, 12:15:10 PM »

Scott, Frank had me all excited there. Haha. I scrolled up and said yep thats bigger. Lol.

Scott S · « **Reply #284 on:** April 06, 2019, 10:19:40 AM »

Took an old set of hoops I had laying around...

...and a friend powder coated them for me with his home set-up.

I also took the two old hubs I had and he powder coated them, too.

Scott S · « **Reply #285 on:** April 06, 2019, 10:22:10 AM »

Part of a recent $40 parts haul was a seat. Cut up the pan to fit inside the tracker seat...

...glassed it in...

...and painted it up.

Scott S · « **Reply #286 on:** April 06, 2019, 10:23:50 AM »

Now I have a hinged, locking Tracker style seat. Being true amateurs, and despite our best efforts of measuring and fitting it multiple times and marking the pan in about 5 places, it's style slightly off at the front.

Scott S · « **Reply #287 on:** April 06, 2019, 10:47:55 AM »

Whenever I have an old rusty fender, I cut out the brace before throwing it away. This one actually came in the $40 parts haul, though. Someone drilled out the rivets and kept just the brace.
The fender was a $5 find in the swap meet at Barber.

Trimmed the fender and tried fitting it up but I'm not sure about the way it hugs the fender. Almost like it's for a larger wheel. Gap is a little too wide at front and rear. I might be able to raise the rear and get the gap a little better. Still undecided on this.

Gurp · « **Reply #288 on:** April 07, 2019, 07:06:21 AM »

Scott looks perfect for a 21.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #289 on:** April 08, 2019, 09:34:53 AM »

Scott,

I really like the idea of integrating the original seat into the glassed one to retain the hinge functionality.

Scott S · « **Reply #290 on:** April 08, 2019, 10:52:27 AM »

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on April 08, 2019, 09:34:53 AM

Scott,

I really like the idea of integrating the original seat into the glassed one to retain the hinge functionality.

Yeah, me too. Unfortunately, I don't think I can make this one work. The seat just doesn't sit right for my taste. Add in the fact that despite our best efforts it's not square on the frame and I'm probably cutting the pan out and going with a different mounting method.
This just bugs me TOO much.

It doesn't look to bad from this angle...

...but at the front it's awful.

Plus, I think it sits just a little too high. I'd like to get it down closer to the frame rails and have the pad line up with the tank better.

Scott S · « **Reply #291 on:** April 08, 2019, 10:53:54 AM »

You may have noticed that I got the Delkevic exhaust installed. I got a great deal on it used but it was on a K model. I was able to modify the stock F model exhaust hanger/center stand bracket for the rear hanger.

Scott S · « **Reply #292 on:** April 08, 2019, 10:55:38 AM »

I also got the control wiring ran through the bars, new LED bulbs in the dash and gauges, and (not shown) new wheel bearings in the hubs. Now I need to read up on lacing wheels.

Gurp · « **Reply #293 on:** April 08, 2019, 06:15:24 PM »

Dig those bars!

Scott S · « **Reply #294 on:** April 09, 2019, 03:56:56 AM »

They came on the bike and were drilled for internal wiring. They don't quite look like stock bars but I'm not sure what they are. They fit the tracker vibe pretty well, IMO.

Gurp · « **Reply #295 on:** April 09, 2019, 05:46:08 AM »

Def very tracker-ish
The internal wiring makes it nice too

Scott S · « **Reply #296 on:** April 21, 2019, 01:51:57 PM »

The CT70/140 got an invitation to The Congregation show. That's pretty cool, as the bikes and cars on display were by invitation only.

Scott S · « **Reply #297 on:** April 21, 2019, 01:55:57 PM »

A couple of weeks ago I went to change the fork seals and oil. My scissor jack wouldn't fit on both frame rails because of the exhaust. I thought I could use one frame rail and a block of wood on the sump.
That didn't go so well.

The bike started moving as I jacked it up, the center stand folded and the next thing I know the bike is coming down. And I'm all alone in the garage.
Luckily, I was able to gently set it down without any damage to anything but my pride.

Got the forks rebuilt and got it back on two wheels with the help of my wonderful girlfriend, when she got home.

Scott S · « **Reply #298 on:** April 21, 2019, 01:59:10 PM »

I finished lacing up the wheels. They may be as round as an egg right now, but I did it. The rear went OK, taking 2-3 hours and a beer; just as was expected for a first time ever lacing a wheel.
The next one was supposed to go faster. For some reason, the front took about 10 tries and two and a half days.

I'll drop these off this week to be trued and then I'll finish building them (rotor, speedo drive, sprocket, etc) and get the tires mounted.

Scott S · « **Reply #299 on:** April 21, 2019, 02:02:18 PM »

Put fresh oil in the engine a week or so ago and the sump leaked like crazy. Just sitting there, cold, it was making a mess on the garage floor.
Drained out the brand new oil and removed the exhaust (with my brand new crush washers) and...yeah...no wonder it was leaking.

Kinda glad I pulled it. The pick up screen fell out way too easy. The little hose wasn't attached as it should have been. Fixed all that, cleaned out the sump and put it back together with a new gasket.

I'm leaving the exhaust off for now. That way, I can use the scissor jack and get the wheels on much easier.

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