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Offline DV Red Herring

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Wood shed Bike
« on: December 29, 2017, 01:08:05 PM »
I bought this CB750K4 last winter. It was owned by a guy who passed away and his nephew had taken ownership. Needless to say, it was in a sad state of affairs.
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #1 on: December 29, 2017, 01:31:18 PM »
I bought a decent set of used forks for a decent price
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #2 on: December 29, 2017, 01:40:29 PM »
Rebuilt the carbs. The needle clip brackets were really bent. The needle clips weren't even under them. Bought new slow jets. Hot tanked/ultrasonic cleaned everything
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #3 on: December 29, 2017, 01:47:03 PM »
I shaved and reshaped the seat foam and used the wife's sewing machine to learn how to sew. Bought some brown water proof canvas and made my own seat cover.
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #4 on: December 29, 2017, 01:48:19 PM »
Sold the chopper front end for more than I paid for the bike.
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #5 on: December 29, 2017, 01:53:00 PM »
Spent a ton of time sorting and cleaning the wiring. Now everything works as it should. Also wired in resistors for the Accel coils
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #6 on: December 29, 2017, 01:56:23 PM »
I like this taillight better...
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #7 on: December 29, 2017, 01:57:59 PM »
Curing my spray can paintjob in the sun...
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #8 on: December 29, 2017, 02:08:15 PM »
I've added other little bits here and there. Like the finned points and stator covers. I tried the wintergreen oil trick on the carb rubbers but ended up buying new stuff. I used Norman Hyde "M" bars, drop bar end mirrors, H4 headlight, the bike is lowered front and rear. I used a universal headlight bracket to drop it down a little. Mostly, I just like riding it.
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #9 on: December 29, 2017, 02:22:26 PM »
Wow....that was quick! A 1 day restore!!

Hows it running?
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #10 on: December 29, 2017, 02:27:24 PM »
It was a project I worked on last winter. Definitely a learning experience! It runs quite well. I recently adjusted the valves which made a world of difference, as did buying a timing light and properly timing it.
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #11 on: December 29, 2017, 02:34:31 PM »
I just wanted to show that a person can do a budget minded build and end up with a decent bike. I see a lot of builds that take a ton of time and money. They are great, but out of reach for a lot of folks. My bike isn't perfect, but it is everything I wanted it to be. I also have less than 600 dollars invested in it.
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #12 on: December 29, 2017, 02:35:42 PM »
Looks great mate, that chopper front end was interesting, with the "raked triple tree's", they must be quite rare now, I haven't seen any on Ebay in years! ;D
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #13 on: December 29, 2017, 02:39:11 PM »
Yeah, that front end was something else. Nice job getting her back on the road. 

How loud are those shorty pipes?
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2017, 02:46:34 PM »
Thanks guys. That whole front end actually sold for a good price and helped keep the budget down. I was tempted to sell the exhaust as well, but seeing as I've not actually seen anyone else with them, I'm keeping them. They are not very loud. The baffles keep the noise down pretty well.
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #15 on: December 29, 2017, 03:11:08 PM »
Quote from: DV 750 on December 29, 2017, 02:34:31 PM
I just wanted to show that a person can do a budget minded build and end up with a decent bike. I see a lot of builds that take a ton of time and money. They are great, but out of reach for a lot of folks. My bike isn't perfect, but it is everything I wanted it to be. I also have less than 600 dollars invested in it.

Only 600, thats incredible, nice job.  My current project is a budget bike, I'm hoping to do it for $1200.
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #16 on: December 29, 2017, 03:11:32 PM »
Quote from: DV 750 on December 29, 2017, 02:46:34 PM
Thanks guys. That whole front end actually sold for a good price and helped keep the budget down. I was tempted to sell the exhaust as well, but seeing as I've not actually seen anyone else with them, I'm keeping them. They are not very loud. The baffles keep the noise down pretty well.

Nice that it has baffles.  I thought they were straight pipes.
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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #17 on: December 29, 2017, 03:15:41 PM »
They're what we used to call "Drag Pipes" back in the day. They produced max torque low in the RPM range, as opposed to high RPM HP. I've got a set of them (different design but same crossover concept) hanging in my garage that I've owned since 1981, they're cool period pipes. ;D
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #18 on: December 29, 2017, 03:21:49 PM »
They seem to work good. They definitely sound different. They don't really like to rev real high like a 4 into 1 does, luckily I don't scream around on the streets at 9k rpm. ;D
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« Reply #19 on: December 29, 2017, 06:51:56 PM »
nice job and I can definitely respect the budget aspect...just keep mantaining and improving stuff as the time, money, and inclination comes and goes.  Before you know it, you will have a better bike than many, and you won't have missed any riding time either!
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Re: Wood shed Bike
« Reply #20 on: December 29, 2017, 10:43:46 PM »
Quote from: DV 750 on December 29, 2017, 02:08:15 PM
I've added other little bits here and there. Like the finned points and stator covers. I tried the wintergreen oil trick on the carb rubbers but ended up buying new stuff. I used Norman Hyde "M" bars, drop bar end mirrors, H4 headlight, the bike is lowered front and rear. I used a universal headlight bracket to drop it down a little. Mostly, I just like riding it.

Wintergreen trick didn't soften boots?   So much voodoo around softening hard rubber. 
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« Reply #21 on: December 30, 2017, 07:10:56 AM »
No. I soaked them in a covered container for over a week. Then I added a can of brake fluid. I knew it was time to order new ones
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« Reply #22 on: December 30, 2017, 09:52:21 AM »
Quote from: DV 750 on December 30, 2017, 07:10:56 AM
No. I soaked them in a covered container for over a week. Then I added a can of brake fluid. I knew it was time to order new ones

Thanks.  Hmm.  Maybe boiling them is key as it opens up the rubber?  Not sure.  But I'm going to try again. 
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« Reply #23 on: December 30, 2017, 03:13:09 PM »
Fezz... I'm not sure. I think I may be the only person to have bad luck with the process.
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« Reply #24 on: December 30, 2017, 03:36:29 PM »
Quote from: Fezzler on December 30, 2017, 09:52:21 AM
Quote from: DV 750 on December 30, 2017, 07:10:56 AM
No. I soaked them in a covered container for over a week. Then I added a can of brake fluid. I knew it was time to order new ones

Thanks.  Hmm.  Maybe boiling them is key as it opens up the rubber?  Not sure.  But I'm going to try again. 

There's a youtube video of that Ichiban bloke softening some CB750 intake rubbers with a wintergreen mix, so I guess it does work? ;D

 
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)
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