Author Topic: My K8 re-conditioning (Read 15563 times)

newday777 · « **Reply #375 on:** July 03, 2023, 06:49:22 pm »

Quote from: scubanerdnick on July 03, 2023, 06:25:18 pm

Quote from: newday777 on July 03, 2023, 06:00:08 am
Quote from: scubanerdnick on July 03, 2023, 05:41:06 am
I just bought a 1978 myself and really enjoyed reading through this entire thread! I learned a ton from reading all the comments and your bike looks beautiful. I learned to ride on a 1978 CB750K in that exact color and pinstriping. I bought this one to try to recreate it and to see one like I remember in your thread was pretty inspiring! Beautiful bike and great documentation for everyone to see the evolution. Thanks for sharing it.
Welcome aboard Nick
Are you going to start your own project thread on your bike?
Also, go to the new members introduction section and introduce yourself and your bike. Pictures are always welcome.

I took you up and headed over to new members and introduced myself. Should have done that right away but I was in the zone.

Initially I had no plans to do any kind of photoblog like this but you all have inspired me, especially those of you who helped me diagnose and work through my brake light issue today. I will say the whole thing is pretty intimidating. I know how to turn a wrench and generally how things should look, but how to get them there is a whole different thing. But I think I am going to document it so I can maybe help someone else who knows just enough to get themselves in trouble (like me). Besides this is supposed to be my retirement thing, might as well get started on it early and enjoy riding it when I retire!

❤️ Have a blast doing it and learn as you go.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #376 on:** July 04, 2023, 07:51:22 am »

And for even more insight into these SOHC 750s buy Honduran's book, it's a great resource and helps keep the mistakes to a minimum.

newday777 · « **Reply #377 on:** July 04, 2023, 07:56:23 am »

Quote from: MauiK3 on July 04, 2023, 07:51:22 am

And for even more insight into these SOHC 750s buy Honduran's book, it's a great resource and helps keep the mistakes to a minimum.

Don't you love auto spell??
Honduran's... should be Hondaman's book....

RAFster122s · « **Reply #378 on:** July 04, 2023, 08:55:01 am »

Quote from: newday777 on July 04, 2023, 07:56:23 am

Quote from: MauiK3 on July 04, 2023, 07:51:22 am
And for even more insight into these SOHC 750s buy Honduran's book, it's a great resource and helps keep the mistakes to a minimum.

Don't you love auto spell??
Honduran's... should be Hondaman's book....

Not sure what happened but they changed something almost a year ago and the autocorrect misspellings got far worse than previous…. Drives me nuts

newday777 · « **Reply #379 on:** July 04, 2023, 08:58:56 am »

Yes Dave I agree. The word choices my phone picks as possible words if my big fingers hit wrong letters, the choices don't even come close, then I have to go backwards...... :'(

PeWe · « **Reply #380 on:** July 04, 2023, 10:41:16 am »

AI will fix autospelling in a near future's latest phones/computers with an autothinking function.....

scubanerdnick · « **Reply #381 on:** July 04, 2023, 12:30:43 pm »

Quote from: newday777 on July 03, 2023, 06:49:22 pm

Quote from: scubanerdnick on July 03, 2023, 06:25:18 pm
Quote from: newday777 on July 03, 2023, 06:00:08 am
Quote from: scubanerdnick on July 03, 2023, 05:41:06 am
I just bought a 1978 myself and really enjoyed reading through this entire thread! I learned a ton from reading all the comments and your bike looks beautiful. I learned to ride on a 1978 CB750K in that exact color and pinstriping. I bought this one to try to recreate it and to see one like I remember in your thread was pretty inspiring! Beautiful bike and great documentation for everyone to see the evolution. Thanks for sharing it.
Welcome aboard Nick
Are you going to start your own project thread on your bike?
Also, go to the new members introduction section and introduce yourself and your bike. Pictures are always welcome.

I took you up and headed over to new members and introduced myself. Should have done that right away but I was in the zone.

Initially I had no plans to do any kind of photoblog like this but you all have inspired me, especially those of you who helped me diagnose and work through my brake light issue today. I will say the whole thing is pretty intimidating. I know how to turn a wrench and generally how things should look, but how to get them there is a whole different thing. But I think I am going to document it so I can maybe help someone else who knows just enough to get themselves in trouble (like me). Besides this is supposed to be my retirement thing, might as well get started on it early and enjoy riding it when I retire!

❤️ Have a blast doing it and learn as you go.

Thanks Gents! I look forward to interacting with everyone on the board and did go ahead and start my own project thread for science!

denward17 · « **Reply #382 on:** July 10, 2023, 09:29:47 am »

Time for a little maintenance check.

I've put about 460 miles on it and thought I would check some simple things to make sure things are like they should be.

1-Adjusted cam tension
2-Adjust valve lash, they had opened up a bit since start up, see attached pic below. The top numbers were current setting, the bottom number I adjusted to.

3-This afternoon I will re-sync the carbs.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #383 on:** July 10, 2023, 10:15:52 am »

Quote from: denward17 on July 10, 2023, 09:29:47 am

Time for a little maintenance check.

I've put about 460 miles on it and thought I would check some simple things to make sure things are like they should be.

1-Adjusted cam tension
2-Adjust valve lash, they had opened up a bit since start up, see attached pic below. The top numbers were current setting, the bottom number I adjusted to.

3-This afternoon I will re-sync the carbs.

Looks good

The bike is ready for a nice long ride now

denward17 · « **Reply #384 on:** July 10, 2023, 12:39:56 pm »

^Thanks,

Carb sync complete, it was off some from initial setup. It appears to have helped with the noisy clutch basket as well.

Link to video:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AyQ6LVuEP25emNyw5

RAFster122s · « **Reply #385 on:** July 10, 2023, 01:52:37 pm »

Denny, are you enjoying the bike? Feel good that your hard work has yielded a nice riding and running bike? Congrats
!
David

denward17 · « **Reply #386 on:** July 10, 2023, 02:12:40 pm »

Quote from: RAFster122s on July 10, 2023, 01:52:37 pm

Denny, are you enjoying the bike? Feel good that your hard work has yielded a nice riding and running bike? Congrats
!
David

Absolutely! And yes, it feels good to do what I have and the bike runs as good as it does.
Thanks.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #387 on:** July 10, 2023, 03:04:30 pm »

Quote from: denward17 on July 10, 2023, 12:39:56 pm

^Thanks,

Carb sync complete, it was off some from initial setup. It appears to have helped with the noisy clutch basket as well.

Link to video:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/AyQ6LVuEP25emNyw5

I’m always surprised how that second synchro (after a few hundred miles) is required. Always seems to settle the engine right down….. Job well done. Bike looks great!

denward17 · « **Reply #388 on:** July 12, 2023, 11:59:48 am »

Out for a ride yesterday after the minor tune up, picked up a nail in rear tire.

Ordered replacement tube, inside of tire appears to be fine, small nail.

Had one of the brake cushions to break when taking hub apart, ordered a new set from ebay.

Took the opportunity to clean up things in the rear, polished the brake hub....again...

PeWe · « **Reply #389 on:** July 12, 2023, 12:25:56 pm »

You could hopefully ride back home avoiding a flat tire on a remote road far from home.

Stev-o · « **Reply #390 on:** July 18, 2023, 12:56:49 pm »

Sorry to hear about your flat tire, been there. It is a weird feeling riding a bike while the rear tire loses pressure...

denward17 · « **Reply #391 on:** July 18, 2023, 02:09:59 pm »

^Thanks, all better now.

Went for about a 25 mile ride today, performed fine except it was hot as blazes, about 94 degrees F.

Stev-o · « **Reply #392 on:** July 24, 2023, 09:41:38 am »

Quote from: denward17 on July 18, 2023, 02:09:59 pm

^Thanks, all better now.

Went for about a 25 mile ride today, performed fine except it was hot as blazes, about 94 degrees F.

Only a balmy 94 degrees? I also went for a ride the other day, it was a scorching 104!

denward17 · « **Reply #393 on:** July 28, 2023, 07:28:05 am »

Was planning to go for a ride this morning before 95+ heat hits today.

The bike was dead, nothing would work. Checked battery (I know it is low) and it was right at 12 volts.

Checked main fuse and noticed it was loose, the top right prong fell off as I was removing fuse.

I guess I need a new fuse block. Checking with Hondaman to see if he still has those, his website is down.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #394 on:** July 28, 2023, 10:53:11 am »

Quote from: denward17 on July 28, 2023, 07:28:05 am

Was planning to go for a ride this morning before 95+ heat hits today.

The bike was dead, nothing would work. Checked battery (I know it is low) and it was right at 12 volts.

Checked main fuse and noticed it was loose, the top right prong fell off as I was removing fuse.

I guess I need a new fuse block. Checking with Hondaman to see if he still has those, his website is down.

The HondaMan fuse box is the way to go

scubanerdnick · « **Reply #395 on:** July 28, 2023, 03:36:18 pm »

Quote from: denward17 on July 28, 2023, 07:28:05 am

Was planning to go for a ride this morning before 95+ heat hits today.

The bike was dead, nothing would work. Checked battery (I know it is low) and it was right at 12 volts.

Checked main fuse and noticed it was loose, the top right prong fell off as I was removing fuse.

I guess I need a new fuse block. Checking with Hondaman to see if he still has those, his website is down.

If you end up upgrading to the Hondaman box and are looking to part with the lid to your fuse box you let a brother know...

In all seriousness I'm sorry that happened and hope it's back better than ever soon!

denward17 · « **Reply #396 on:** July 28, 2023, 04:53:13 pm »

Quote from: scubanerdnick on July 28, 2023, 03:36:18 pm

Quote from: denward17 on July 28, 2023, 07:28:05 am
Was planning to go for a ride this morning before 95+ heat hits today.

The bike was dead, nothing would work. Checked battery (I know it is low) and it was right at 12 volts.

Checked main fuse and noticed it was loose, the top right prong fell off as I was removing fuse.

I guess I need a new fuse block. Checking with Hondaman to see if he still has those, his website is down.

If you end up upgrading to the Hondaman box and are looking to part with the lid to your fuse box you let a brother know...

In all seriousness I'm sorry that happened and hope it's back better than ever soon!

Indeed, ordered one from HondaMan, so if I don't need you are welcome to it. Might be a couple of weeks though, I think he will have to build one for me.

scubanerdnick · « **Reply #397 on:** July 29, 2023, 05:01:24 am »

Den - that would be great if you don't need/want it. I'd like to get my hands on one and then have my friend with his 3d printer make a few spares so I'd be able to send it back. I need to get a 3d printer but won't do it until I retire and don't have to worry about Army moving me anymore.

denward17 · « **Reply #398 on:** August 01, 2023, 03:34:17 pm »

Installed new fuse block today and went for about a 25 mile ride. Seems to work just fine, and I like the blade style fuses better.

Thanks HondaMan (Mark).

scubanerdnick, if you still need the OEM fuse block cover to copy I can ship to you. I would like it back when you have finished with the 3d printing..

PM me address...

scubanerdnick · « **Reply #399 on:** August 01, 2023, 03:57:27 pm »

Quote from: denward17 on August 01, 2023, 03:34:17 pm

Installed new fuse block today and went for about a 25 mile ride. Seems to work just fine, and I like the blade style fuses better.

Thanks HondaMan (Mark).

scubanerdnick, if you still need the OEM fuse block cover to copy I can ship to you. I would like it back when you have finished with the 3d printing..

PM me address...

Den - I'm getting with my buddy to confirm he thinks he can do it and has the time to do it. Once I know for sure I will send you a PM one way or the other. I do appreciate the offer. These things are apparently harder to track down than the actual fuse block.

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Author Topic: My K8 re-conditioning (Read 15563 times)