Topic: Is my luck finally turning?

[Dusthawk]

 

Well, I tried to power the damn thing up and got a big fat zero. I checked the fuses, all good, checked the wiring, one spot of corrosion and cleaned, still nothing, checked the ign switch, good. Now I gotta really tear into it, I never was any good at electrical diagnosis!!!!!

 

[TwoTired]

I never was any good at electrical diagnosis!!!!!

I am.  How far would I have to drive to help you with it?

[Dusthawk]

Hey Lloyd, I am up in Novato, though I'll be moving very soon to Bethel Island, on the far side os Antioch. I probably won't get the bike down there until later this week or next week. I know that Berkeley was a bit of a haul for you and this is even further.

Jeff

[Dusthawk]

Well, I did something I am quite happy about today. I was moving the bike to my new home here and my chopper Bro Spiderchopper mentioned that his grandson was looking to get a crotchrocket as a learner. One of his main concerns was that if he dropped the bike, all those plastic pieces would shatter and cost a small fortune to replace each time, not to mention the power to weight ratio and everything else. The more we talked, the better my idea sounded to me, so I offered the K8 to the grandson. We worked everything out and they are happy as can be. Grandson has a new bike to learn on, grandpa has another CB750 in the family, and I have Rita to finish. Now, if grandson drops the bike, all those crashguards and rails with protect the vitals, he'll be able to get it back up and keep riding.

Spiderchopper and I were going to figure out the wiring problem as he is also a wiring whiz, but he and grandson will work it together and enjoy the together time. The rest of the things the bike needs are mostly just cleanup items, and an HM405 pipe, which I have already sourced for $200.00, the only place I could find it. So, with just a few hundred into it, they will have a great running bike, ready for a life of riding with the next generation of Honda afficionados.

Peace and Long Rides,

Jeff

[mrbreeze]

Thats way cool Jeff!!! I would rather see a newbie on that bike than a death trap crotch rocket. Hope you get the Rita motivating soon. Mine is on hold for now. Just got a new job up in the mountains (Murphys---up by Angels Camp) . I won't see my first paycheck for 3 more weeks (but it will be a whopper!). I already depleted my funds buying a new front tire,euro bars,new bar controls,etc.,etc.,...
Its already up to about $400-500 and I just discovered the dreaded rusted out fork tubes under the headlite ears surprise!!!! Hopefully,I will be caught up with everything and be able to dump more coins into my bike and be up & running by May. Talk to you later!!!