Author Topic: Stage One Tear Down of Rita. (Read 1823 times)

Dusthawk · « **on:** February 11, 2007, 08:20:08 PM »

Well, now that I am licensed, my car is insured, and registered, we are ready to start in earnest to get Rita ready for the makeover she so richly deserves.

These pics are after removing all of the initial items, all except for the engine stuff, which Scondon and I'll start as soon as we have all the parts we need to give Rita's Mill a great rebuild.

More to come.....

750goes · « **Reply #1 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:26:54 PM »

chuck the ball bearings - looks like the race is cactus anyway - new tapered bearings

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glad to hear you are now licensed - way to go

DammitDan · « **Reply #2 on:** February 11, 2007, 08:55:33 PM »

Good to hear you back in good spirits and getting back on your feet, Dusthawk.

She's gonna be purty again real soon

Dusthawk · « **Reply #3 on:** February 11, 2007, 10:05:55 PM »

Quote from: 750goes on February 11, 2007, 08:26:54 PM

chuck the ball bearings - looks like the race is cactus anyway - new tapered bearings ?

glad to hear you are now licensed - way to go

Yeah, I just gotta figure out what bearings to get and how to get them installed. I will be relying heavily on Scondon for his experience working on these, as well as eveeryone here.

P&LR

Jeff

turtle · « **Reply #4 on:** February 11, 2007, 10:11:26 PM »

This is great news Jeff.

Cyclone · « **Reply #5 on:** February 11, 2007, 10:29:54 PM »

Dusthawk,
I have the part number of the "All Balls" tapered bearing kit I used in one of my CB750's. I can get it to you tomorrow, let me know.
Cyclone

bill440cars · « **Reply #6 on:** February 12, 2007, 04:36:41 AM »

Jeff,

Good to know that you are back in the middle of things guy. Are you healing up properly?
LOL with your endeavours.

Later on, Bill

Dusthawk · « **Reply #7 on:** February 12, 2007, 11:45:15 AM »

Quote from: Cyclone on February 11, 2007, 10:29:54 PM

Dusthawk,
I have the part number of the "All Balls" tapered bearing kit I used in one of my CB750's. I can get it to you tomorrow, let me know.
Cyclone

Cyclone, Great to see you here!!! Let me be one of the first to welcome you!!!!(unless I missed your intro post, oops)And yeah, those numbers would be great!!!

Quote from: bill440cars on February 12, 2007, 04:36:41 AM

Jeff,

Good to know that you are back in the middle of things guy. Are you healing up properly?
LOL with your endeavours.

Later on, Bill

Oh, goodness Bill, you are gonna kill me. I haven't said anything but sooner or later it is gonna come out so here goes. Over the last month or so, at various times my ankle has given out on me and my right arm is my stronger arm, and thus I try to catch myself with it. Well, thats all well and good, but in those four weeks, I have dislocated my shoulder six times. Now my Orthopaedic Surgeon is trying to schedule another MRI to see how bad the shoulder is. Not to mention the ankle isn't gaining in strength, but it looks like summer before I'll know how well it might or might not be in the long run.

Talk to ya'll soon,

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

Dusthawk · « **Reply #8 on:** February 12, 2007, 11:48:03 AM »

Oh yeah, and Big Props to Lee for the outstanding work he did to the valve cover. Damn that thing looks great!!!!!!

Cyclone · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2007, 01:38:01 PM »

All Balls Racing #22-1011 is the tapered bearing kit to replace balls. This will only work if your new frontend has a Honda size stem bolt.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #10 on:** February 13, 2007, 04:52:30 PM »

Ah-ha, I think we found the rub. The front end I just took of is a narrowglide, and that looks like a real beefy stem on there.

Jeff

bill440cars · « **Reply #11 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:09:31 PM »

Hey Jeff,

You're right about that polish job, it IS fine looking. And I know that Rita is going to be fine. Now, what I don't know is, are you going to be fine? You gotta get healed up there Jeff. You have to be in shape to give Rita a grand ride for her first outing, don't ya think? You take care Jeff, I'll catch you later on.
Bill

Cyclone · « **Reply #12 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:12:28 PM »

Jeff, Get all the measurments from the stem your attempting to use,let me know.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #13 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:30:25 PM »

Quote from: bill440cars on February 13, 2007, 08:09:31 PM

Hey Jeff,

You're right about that polish job, it IS fine looking. And I know that Rita is going to be fine. Now, what I don't know is, are you going to be fine? You gotta get healed up there Jeff. You have to be in shape to give Rita a grand ride for her first outing, don't ya think? You take care Jeff, I'll catch you later on.
Bill

You think a little thing like being all busted up is gonna keep me off Rita when the time comes? No way, Bro, even if I have to wrap myself up like a mummy to keep from fallin apart, we shall ride again!!!!!

Quote from: Cyclone on February 13, 2007, 08:12:28 PM

Jeff, Get all the measurments from the stem your attempting to use,let me know.

I'll get length and diameter for you in a day or so. Thank Cyclone!

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

Dusthawk · « **Reply #14 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:32:25 PM »

In the mean time, this is the only pic I have of it right now, will get a better one tomorrow.

TwoTired · « **Reply #15 on:** February 13, 2007, 11:11:40 PM »

Hmmm,
Does Rita need front brakes?

Or, does the extra front end length cushion the sudden stop?

Cheers,

dusterdude · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2007, 06:41:36 AM »

if its a an older narrow glide setup,it should have a 7/8 neck in it.

Dusthawk · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2007, 07:57:25 PM »

Quote from: TwoTired on February 13, 2007, 11:11:40 PM

Hmmm,
Does Rita need front brakes?

Or, does the extra front end length cushion the sudden stop?

Cheers,

Cheers TT, hello again!!!

I am getting a new wide glide front end for Rita and will be using a single 11.5 inch disc set up front to aid in preventing those sudden stops,

Quote from: dusterdude on February 14, 2007, 06:41:36 AM

if its a an older narrow glide setup,it should have a 7/8 neck in it.

Well DD, it is an older narrow, but I measured the stem and it came to an even one inch. Don't know where to go from here besides starting to look into where to get new bearings and races for the neck. And where to have the new races installed in the neck if Scondon and I can't do it ourselves.

More to come.

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

mrbreeze · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2007, 08:14:06 PM »

Wuts up Jeff? I'll bet one of the chopper sites could help you get fixed up for your steering bearings. Cycle X or Cycle -re-cycle. I'm getting ready to do mine now but I'm runnin stock. You will need to give them dimensions for sure but they can most likely hook you up. I wish I lived closer to you guys. Lots of projects goin on over there in Oakland. Hope to hook up with you guys in a few months.We all got to meet last summer but not ride. Take care and get your bike together!!!!!

Dusthawk · « **Reply #19 on:** February 16, 2007, 06:06:06 PM »

Part of my problem is that I have no idea on how to go about removing the races that are in there. So first step is get the old ones out, then measure and obtain new sets. Any advice, I'm all ears!

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

Dusthawk · « **Reply #20 on:** February 16, 2007, 06:28:17 PM »

Well, got that figured out. I was searching for "neck Bearing Removal" when I should have just put bearing removal. Anyway, bunches of ideas to remove the races. Will try soon, and report back.

Jonesy · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2007, 06:23:51 PM »

Take a drift punch and give them a tap on each side of the race, back and forth (too many hits on one side and the bearing will cock sideways). This will gradually work the bearing out of the bore.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #22 on:** March 16, 2007, 08:40:37 PM »

Yep.....exactly like Jonesy says it. Not a big deal to change the bearings out except.........If you are going to a different set-up. If you are putting in non stock parts......you gotta do your homework first!!!!! Make all measurements carefully.......Anticipate changes from stock set-up......is the front end going to steer the same,fit the same ,etc................
I hope you get both of your scoots running soon Jeff!!!!......I wannna ride with you and the rest of the bay area guys I met last June!!!!!.........GET TO WORK JEFF!!!!!!

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Author Topic: Stage One Tear Down of Rita. (Read 1823 times)