Topic: What did you do to your non-SOHC4 motorcycle today?

[Gurp]

Not today but 2 days ago. Was riding my Evo sporty and lost my clutch. Acts like it did when the inner clutch hub teeth broke earlier this year.... Haven't had time to inspect it yet. Rained every day since and the shop is full.

Hoping it's just a cable but that's not my usual luck lol

[Magpie]

Calling it done'ish. It needs a bit of spit and polish but I'm happy with the result.

[grcamna2]

Will you take it out for a ride soon Cliff ? 

[Magpie]

It has to be transferred to me from the estate, registered with motor vehicles and approved for a Collector plate (gives cheap insurance), then I'll take the widow for a ride. Cliff.

[grcamna2]

It has to be transferred to me from the estate, registered with motor vehicles and approved for a Collector plate (gives cheap insurance), then I'll take the widow for a ride. Cliff.

I understand.
Does getting the collector plate require it to be old enough to qualify for vintage plates for less insurance ?

[RAFster122s]

Cool Cliff, congrats on getting it this far before cold weather sets in...I realize your temps are moderated by the ocean.
I visited years ago when took my wife to Seattle as 10th wedding anniversary gift. We took high speed boat up for a day in town... It was fun.

[BallAquatics]

Polished up the wheels and mounted & balanced some new tires.....

[Magpie]

grcamna2, the Collector plate is a multi-plate, it can be moved from bike to bike that have been approved by the provincial government insurance company, ICBC. To be classified as vintage it must at least 25 years old and be in good condition. 6 photos of the bike must be submitted with the application. See here https://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/collector-mods/collector-vehicles They are flexible on exhaust systems but look at the photos closely. The Multi-plate goes from bike to bike and after 3 bikes it is quite economical. I pay just over $400/yr. for 10 or so bikes it. Last time I added a bike to the list it was $2.00. However this is for liability insurance. For comprehensive it approaches $2,000/yr and based on the highest valued bike. Cliff.

[BenelliSEI]

Calling it done'ish. It needs a bit of spit and polish but I'm happy with the result.

Nice work Cliff!

[budman]

Not today but 2 days ago. Was riding my Evo sporty and lost my clutch. Acts like it did when the inner clutch hub teeth broke earlier this year.... Haven't had time to inspect it yet. Rained every day since and the shop is full.

Hoping it's just a cable but that's not my usual luck lol

Something similar happened to me years ago on my V-Twin bobber.  The splines got washed out on the clutch hub, so it was just spinning on the tranny main shaft.  Weird feeling...giving it gas and the bike is slowing down.  At first, I thought my chain broke and had fallen off.  Had to replace the hub.

[grcamna2]

grcamna2, the Collector plate is a multi-plate, it can be moved from bike to bike that have been approved by the provincial government insurance company, ICBC. To be classified as vintage it must at least 25 years old and be in good condition. 6 photos of the bike must be submitted with the application. See here https://www.icbc.com/vehicle-registration/collector-mods/collector-vehicles They are flexible on exhaust systems but look at the photos closely. The Multi-plate goes from bike to bike and after 3 bikes it is quite economical. I pay just over $400/yr. for 10 or so bikes it. Last time I added a bike to the list it was $2.00. However this is for liability insurance. For comprehensive it approaches $2,000/yr and based on the highest valued bike. Cliff.

I like the way that ICBC does that as it's good for keeping all your vintage bikes on the road and giving them all plenty of riding.

[Stev-o]

Last week when riding the Z1 the throttle cable broke.  Ordered a new set [$37 shipped] and installed them  yesterday...

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Install took less than an hour including a quick clean of the bike under the tank. Very happy with the fit and finish of the cables from Z1parts.net

Top end of the motor could use a good cleaning but I opted on a ride while the weather was good!  [raining today]

[Kelly E]

Last week when riding the Z1 the throttle cable broke.  Ordered a new set [$37 shipped] and installed them  yesterday...

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Install took less than an hour including a quick clean of the bike under the tank. Very happy with the fit and finish of the cables from Z1parts.net

Top end of the motor could use a good cleaning but I opted on a ride while the weather was good!  [raining today]

I've got a lot of Z1parts.net stuff on the 77' KZ 1000LTD. I like the "No Chinese Crap" policy.

[Stev-o]

Last week when riding the Z1 the throttle cable broke.  Ordered a new set [$37 shipped] and installed them  yesterday...

I've got a lot of Z1parts.net stuff on the 77' KZ 1000LTD. I like the "No Chinese Crap" policy.

Yes, I've used them exclusively since I restored this bike 10 years ago.   

Your bike looks great, I had an LTD, that was what prompted me to buy the Z1.

[CycleRanger]

Closed up and torqued down the top end on the CL350 engine.
Maybe this week it will make it back into the frame.

[jas67]

I install my new Ikon shocks in the GL1000.



They work great, and are an improvement over the Monroe Air shocks.

[Magpie]

Of  course it started, it's a Honda! A friend of mine asked if I could try to get his late father's 1982 CT90 that has been parked for about 8 years running. It been used for hunting so it's a bit rough. I turned on the fuel tap and it's pissing gas. Ordered a new one, coming tomorrow. New fuel lines as the old ones broke off when I was trying to get them off the tap. New battery too. Just for fun I turned the fuel tap to on to let the carb fill then shut it to off and cleaned up the spilled gas.  2 kicks and it's running - after 8 years! Of course - it's a Honda! A fun day!
Cliff.

[CycleRanger]

Of  course it started, it's a Honda! A friend of mine asked if I could try to get his late father's 1982 CT90 that has been parked for about 8 years running. It been used for hunting so it's a bit rough. I turned on the fuel tap and it's pissing gas. Ordered a new one, coming tomorrow. New fuel lines as the old ones broke off when I was trying to get them off the tap. New battery too. Just for fun I turned the fuel tap to on to let the carb fill then shut it to off and cleaned up the spilled gas.  2 kicks and it's running - after 8 years! Of course - it's a Honda! A fun day!
Cliff.

Neat! Of course it runs, it's one of the best little engines Honda ever made. 

[Alan F.]

I put on almost 400 miles up to northern New Hampshire and back on my RE Interceptor, everything works great, next up will be seat-mod 2.0

Seat-mod 2.0 was a success, I took it out for a 2-1/4 hour ride. It's a keeper, didn't need to put both feet down every time I stopped for a change.

First try was adding 2 layers of Harbor freight floor mat to raise seat to peg distance to fix some hip pain, it worked and was better than stock but not much.

Second try is one layer of HF mat and some 3/8" adhesive memory foam I swiped from my last job over a decade ago. I grooved the mat, stuck a layer of memory foam on top then filled the grooves with the same memory foam. Total cost $6 for staples.

[grcamna2]

I put on almost 400 miles up to northern New Hampshire and back on my RE Interceptor, everything works great, next up will be seat-mod 2.0

Seat-mod 2.0 was a success, I took it out for a 2-1/4 hour ride. It's a keeper, didn't need to put both feet down every time I stopped for a change.

First try was adding 2 layers of Harbor freight floor mat to raise seat to peg distance to fix some hip pain, it worked and was better than stock but not much.

Second try is one layer of HF mat and some 3/8" adhesive memory foam I swiped from my last job over a decade ago. I grooved the mat, stuck a layer of memory foam on top then filled the grooves with the same memory foam. Total cost $6 for staples.

Alan,can you recommend a type of heat-knife(electric)that I can purchase that will sort of slice/form the foam contours along the edges ?

[MauiK3]

I’ve seen a video of someone using an electric carving knife. Seemed to work well.

[Alan F.]

Alan, can you recommend a type of heat-knife (electric) that I can purchase that will sort of slice/form the foam contours along the edges?

I did a little reading and it seems like hot cutters are not recommended for upholstery foams, they're just too dense and foul the blade, also they outgas some nasty stuff compared to the less dense foams that hot cutters are compatible with.

https://gallery.hotwirefoamfactory.com/faqs/faqs-foam/#:~:text=You%20can%20not%20cut%20through,don't%20mix%20these%20up.

I used a box cutter and a cheap pair of scisors, but the electric carving knives seem popular too.

A tight fitting seat cover will hide minor surface imperfections.

[grcamna2]

Alan, can you recommend a type of heat-knife (electric) that I can purchase that will sort of slice/form the foam contours along the edges?

I did a little reading and it seems like hot cutters are not recommended for upholstery foams, they're just too dense and foul the blade, also they outgas some nasty stuff compared to the less dense foams that hot cutters are compatible with.

https://gallery.hotwirefoamfactory.com/faqs/faqs-foam/#:~:text=You%20can%20not%20cut%20through,don't%20mix%20these%20up.

I used a box cutter and a cheap pair of scisors, but the electric carving knives seem popular too.

A tight fitting seat cover will hide minor surface imperfections.

I spoke with someone I know today;he told me he has used a 36 grit disc on a 4" angle grinder and it worked well..

[Alan F.]

Yes that sounds like it'll do the trick. I remember years ago on Biker Build-off on TV they were using detail sanders like this:

Probably a good idea to have a vacuum cleaner handy.

[grcamna2]

Yes that sounds like it'll do the trick. I remember years ago on Biker Build-off on TV they were using detail sanders like this:

Probably a good idea to have a vacuum cleaner handy.

Does that detail sander have oscillating motion similar to a DA ?