Author Topic: Dewey’s CB750 K2 (Read 8239 times)

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #25 on:** March 15, 2022, 09:59:47 AM »

Fork lowers look really nice!

SanDogDewey · « **Reply #26 on:** March 15, 2022, 10:32:09 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 15, 2022, 09:59:47 AM

Fork lowers look really nice!

Thanks! I wet sanded most of the scratches out. Some were too deep. I scuffed them with grey then white scotch-brite. Sprayed them with Eastwood 2K High Gloss Clear Coat. There’s some orange peel that I could probably wet sand out, but I think I’ll leave them alone.

SanDogDewey · « **Reply #27 on:** March 15, 2022, 05:44:32 PM »

Found this paint at Ace today and it’s a pretty good match for the inner sleeve of the gauge.

SanDogDewey · « **Reply #28 on:** March 15, 2022, 05:55:26 PM »

Got the swing arm bushings out of the freezer today and they went in easily. I had to cut a slot in the old ones to get them out.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #29 on:** March 16, 2022, 08:01:43 AM »

Before you go any further, install the rear brake spindle (that connects the brake pedal to the operating rod). It sits AHEAD of the swing arm and it’s almost impossible to set the preload on the spring unless you slide the swing arm up, and then drop it back into place....... Try it NOW, and you’ll see what I mean!

Nice work, looks great!

Stev-o · « **Reply #30 on:** March 16, 2022, 08:38:28 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 16, 2022, 08:01:43 AM

Before you go any further, install the rear brake spindle...

Good advice, I think we've all learned the hard way on that one?!!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #31 on:** March 16, 2022, 01:14:07 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 16, 2022, 08:38:28 AM

Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 16, 2022, 08:01:43 AM
Before you go any further, install the rear brake spindle...

Good advice, I think we've all learned the hard way on that one?!!

Missed this sequence, more than once! Do it now. See photo.

SanDogDewey · « **Reply #32 on:** March 19, 2022, 07:47:05 PM »

Really like the way these gauges came out! Testors Red Fluorescent is a perfect match for the needle tips.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #33 on:** March 20, 2022, 05:55:44 AM »

Gauges look really pro! Did you get that rear brake shaft in place?

MauiK3 · « **Reply #34 on:** March 20, 2022, 08:09:52 AM »

I just lucked out and did it early, easy to do when there is nothing in the way.

SanDogDewey · « **Reply #35 on:** March 21, 2022, 05:32:26 PM »

Here’s my engine stand adapter for my HF engine stand. Turned out pretty nice.

Stev-o · « **Reply #36 on:** March 22, 2022, 03:10:03 PM »

Quote from: SanDogDewey on March 21, 2022, 05:32:26 PM

Turned out pretty nice.

Agreed! Did you just buy the angle iron and modify it? Need a stand for my spare Z1 motor.

SanDogDewey · « **Reply #37 on:** March 22, 2022, 07:57:27 PM »

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Agreed! Did you just buy the angle iron and modify it? Need a stand for my spare Z1 motor.

3/16” steel bent on a brake and holes drilled to match bike and engine adapter. Used all-thread to attach the motor to the bracket.

Stev-o · « **Reply #38 on:** March 23, 2022, 07:26:21 AM »

Quote from: SanDogDewey on March 22, 2022, 07:57:27 PM

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Agreed! Did you just buy the angle iron and modify it? Need a stand for my spare Z1 motor.

3/16” steel bent on a brake and holes drilled to match bike and engine adapter. Used all-thread to attach the motor to the bracket.

Got it. Unfortunately, I dont have a brake...

MauiK3 · « **Reply #39 on:** March 23, 2022, 08:02:01 AM »

Sometimes a large air conditioning and mechanical shop will have one to build ducting and other stuff.

SanDogDewey · « **Reply #40 on:** March 23, 2022, 08:03:45 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o

Got it. Unfortunately, I dont have a brake...

I used heavy angle iron and spacers when I did my CBX motor. Works just as well.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #41 on:** March 23, 2022, 09:42:14 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 23, 2022, 07:26:21 AM

Quote from: SanDogDewey on March 22, 2022, 07:57:27 PM
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Agreed! Did you just buy the angle iron and modify it? Need a stand for my spare Z1 motor.

3/16” steel bent on a brake and holes drilled to match bike and engine adapter. Used all-thread to attach the motor to the bracket.

Got it. Unfortunately, I dont have a brake...

Steve..... another “angle iron” solution. I think these were bits of 4”. I do have a power hack saw! My cheapo stand only has a single caster on the font, and is a bit dodgy when rolling the motor on the spool. If you look for one, try and get one like “Dewy’s“ with the cross brace and double front casters. Looks far safer.

Stev-o · « **Reply #42 on:** March 23, 2022, 10:05:58 AM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on March 23, 2022, 09:42:14 AM

Quote from: Stev-o on March 23, 2022, 07:26:21 AM
Quote from: SanDogDewey on March 22, 2022, 07:57:27 PM
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Agreed! Did you just buy the angle iron and modify it? Need a stand for my spare Z1 motor.

3/16” steel bent on a brake and holes drilled to match bike and engine adapter. Used all-thread to attach the motor to the bracket.

Got it. Unfortunately, I dont have a brake...

Steve..... another “angle iron” solution. I think these were bits of 4”. I do have a power hack saw! My cheapo stand only has a single caster on the font, and is a bit dodgy when rolling the motor on the spool. If you look for one, try and get one like “Dewy’s“ with the cross brace and double front casters. Looks far safer.

Yeah thanks, that is very doable.

Sorry for the treadjack, Dewey.

NobleHops · « **Reply #43 on:** April 17, 2022, 11:18:27 AM »

Following!

newday777 · « **Reply #44 on:** April 17, 2022, 01:36:50 PM »

I saw a post a few years ago and copied their angle iron adapters that they cut out triangles for more access and lighter weight. I had to have help holding the stand while I hopped inside the van to lift and push the motor in the stand.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #45 on:** April 20, 2022, 10:26:59 AM »

Quote from: newday777 on April 17, 2022, 01:36:50 PM

I saw a post a few years ago and copied their angle iron adapters that they cut out triangles for more access and lighter weight. I had to have help holding the stand while I hopped inside the van to lift and push the motor in the stand.

Those triangle cuts are smart looking! Next time mine is off, I will copy. Here on the farm, I use my tractor bucket to hoist the engine into the stand!

newday777 · « **Reply #46 on:** April 20, 2022, 07:04:41 PM »

Quote from: BenelliSEI on April 20, 2022, 10:26:59 AM

Quote from: newday777 on April 17, 2022, 01:36:50 PM
I saw a post a few years ago and copied their angle iron adapters that they cut out triangles for more access and lighter weight. I had to have help holding the stand while I hopped inside the van to lift and push the motor in the stand.

Those triangle cuts are smart looking! Next time mine is off, I will copy. Here on the farm, I use my tractor bucket to hoist the engine into the stand!

Here is one from someone in California that gets the motor away from the stand a few more inches which will be beneficial when painting the back area of the cases.

HondaMan · « **Reply #47 on:** April 25, 2022, 07:12:22 PM »

Quote from: SanDogDewey on March 19, 2022, 07:47:05 PM

Really like the way these gauges came out! Testors Red Fluorescent is a perfect match for the needle tips.

I like it on front sights, too...

You have a CBX? I'm SO jealous...

RAFster122s · « **Reply #48 on:** April 25, 2022, 10:14:29 PM »

Too bad you cannot get Testors paint anymore

newday777 · « **Reply #49 on:** April 26, 2022, 05:09:18 AM »

Quote from: RAFster122s on April 25, 2022, 10:14:29 PM

Too bad you cannot get Testors paint anymore

As in not locally like we could in the 60s and 70s??

https://www.michaels.com/testors-gloss-enamel-paint/M10060394.html

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Author Topic: Dewey’s CB750 K2 (Read 8239 times)