Author Topic: Andys CB810 K2 -updated 14 Oct 2024 - missing link! (Read 93177 times)

bwaller · « **Reply #75 on:** June 06, 2010, 02:32:01 PM »

Remove the rod, take the lever off and rotate it back as many teeth on the splined shaft as it will allow. It might give you some more adjustment if it hasn't already been done. Otherwise new shoes may be in order.

andy750 · « **Reply #76 on:** June 06, 2010, 02:39:45 PM »

Quote from: bwaller on June 06, 2010, 02:32:01 PM

Remove the rod, take the lever off and rotate it back as many teeth on the splined shaft as it will allow. It might give you some more adjustment if it hasn't already been done. Otherwise new shoes may be in order.

Thats the first thing I thought of as well and did that...but on this arm there seems to be only one position for the splines. The top of the arm has no splines (from 11 -1 o`clock) and same is true for the shaft its going onto. So I dont think I can change the position of the arm. Thanks anyway.

A local friend has some new shoes (that I gave him) and also a spare rear brake hub (as a test) so Ill try this and see if helps. I wanted a second opinion in case Id overlooked something. Thank you!

cheers
Andy

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #77 on:** June 07, 2010, 03:03:45 AM »

Congrats on getting the bike going! maybe you could post a video?

andy750 · « **Reply #78 on:** June 07, 2010, 04:22:10 AM »

Quote from: hoodellyhoo on June 07, 2010, 03:03:45 AM

Congrats on getting the bike going! maybe you could post a video?

Thanks Trevor! Video to come once the rear brake gets fixed

. Ill be getting new shoes this week so it wont be too long.

Cheers
Andy

traveler · « **Reply #79 on:** June 07, 2010, 04:29:54 AM »

To get mine to work, I had to use some needle nose pliers, and turn the splined shaft until it started to grab, and then start putting the linkage back on....once it's started, just remove the pliers and tap it the rest of the way on.

~Joe

andy750 · « **Reply #80 on:** June 07, 2010, 05:04:03 AM »

Thanks Joe for the tip. The needle nose pliers are def useful for this

Ill try the new shoes first though as a friend has them locally. I just wanted to see if Id somehow messed up on the linkage at the back even though I know its kind of hard to mess up. But after spending 2 good solid days in the garage I was a little fazed and so needed a second opinion. Much appreciated!

When I remove the old shoes Ill get a photo and post it here for comparison with the new ones...

cheers
Andy

sparty · « **Reply #81 on:** June 07, 2010, 01:48:00 PM »

Andy,

Get rid of those gremlins.

Art

andy750 · « **Reply #82 on:** June 07, 2010, 02:14:43 PM »

Quote from: sparty on June 07, 2010, 01:48:00 PM

Get rid of those gremlins.

I am working on it Art

Picking up brake shoes tonight...

andy750 · « **Reply #83 on:** June 08, 2010, 08:05:39 PM »

Ok so tonight had a chance to change the brake shoes...went smoothly enough..here are the new ones versus the old ones...

Reinstalled wheel and rear brake now works! Success...though adjustment nut is pretty far up there...

Didnt have time for test drive tonight as the K4 was needing attention...see other thread for that fun

.

More to come on!
cheers
Andy

Alan F. · « **Reply #84 on:** June 09, 2010, 01:10:28 PM »

Just a wee bit worn, eh?
-Alan

Hasenkopf · « **Reply #85 on:** June 12, 2010, 11:39:54 PM »

a question..You used Vesrah valves, ? where did you get the keepers for them ?? I only ask, because we just got the vesrah valves from Dynoman, but they are different from my original ones.

andy750 · « **Reply #86 on:** June 13, 2010, 03:14:35 PM »

Quote from: GSX69bun on June 12, 2010, 11:39:54 PM

a question..You used Vesrah valves, ? where did you get the keepers for them ?? I only ask, because we just got the vesrah valves from Dynoman, but they are different from my original ones.

Send a PM to MikeR as he built the engine.

cheers
Andy

MRieck · « **Reply #87 on:** June 13, 2010, 05:34:07 PM »

Quote from: GSX69bun on June 12, 2010, 11:39:54 PM

a question..You used Vesrah valves, ? where did you get the keepers for them ?? I only ask, because we just got the vesrah valves from Dynoman, but they are different from my original ones.

You will need to get early style retainers and keepers. You obviously have a late model K engine. I have retainers and keepers for that valve

Hasenkopf · « **Reply #88 on:** June 14, 2010, 10:14:50 PM »

Quote from: MRieck on June 13, 2010, 05:34:07 PM

Quote from: GSX69bun on June 12, 2010, 11:39:54 PM
a question..You used Vesrah valves, ? where did you get the keepers for them ?? I only ask, because we just got the vesrah valves from Dynoman, but they are different from my original ones.
You will need to get early style retainers and keepers. You obviously have a late model K engine. I have retainers and keepers for that valve

yeah, they could have said that in the parts description, I would have gotten them elsewhere....

andy750 · « **Reply #89 on:** September 04, 2010, 04:07:33 PM »

Some pics from today...my new frame kit..custom made here in Boston...will be coming in handy very soon $:-\$

The 810cc K2 was running great this afternoon for the 20 mile test ride #2. Beautiful weather and after balancing the carbs (thanks MikeR for the help) it ran amazing!

to be continued...

cheers
Andy

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #90 on:** September 04, 2010, 05:38:07 PM »

Good news Andy. Looking forward to more reports.

MidTNJasonF · « **Reply #91 on:** September 04, 2010, 08:14:18 PM »

Tell me more about the POR-15 Glisten stuff. Is it fuel resistant and resistant to UV rays and such? I have a couple projects I would could see using this on.

andy750 · « **Reply #92 on:** September 05, 2010, 05:45:03 AM »

Quote from: MidTNJasonF on September 04, 2010, 08:14:18 PM

Tell me more about the POR-15 Glisten stuff. Is it fuel resistant and resistant to UV rays and such? I have a couple projects I would could see using this on.

Fuel resistant for sure. UV who knows? Check out the PC GListen website for all the relevant info. Very nice product and one of the members here has it on his polished chopper tank and its held up for years. For me I got orange peel and had to start again $:-\$

cheers
Andy

andy750 · « **Reply #93 on:** November 13, 2010, 02:28:45 PM »

Happy days are here again? So far the signs look good...

MikeR has done some trick stuff on this new K2 head of mine with a super-port job and this combined with the 810cc pistons...

. I went over to his place today and reassembled the bike using the advantage of the frame kit to make it pretty straightforward. After troubleshooting non-firing cylinders the end result was worth the wait....this bike growls like a hungry dog!!! I mean these 4 HM300s are nasty sounding (and I mean that in a very good way). The sound of these pipes put shivers up my spine and made me smile involuntary...what a sound...

Sadly we ran out of time for a test ride so that will need to wait when I pick it up and take it home...all I can say is I left eager to come back...this thing sounds evil with its snappy throttle and that low deep growl that barks with every throttle blip...dangerous indeed

Updates to follow...

cheers
Andy

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #94 on:** November 13, 2010, 02:36:58 PM »

I'm hoping you dyno it

andy750 · « **Reply #95 on:** November 14, 2010, 10:19:00 AM »

And here it is...picked it up from MikeRs this morning (thank you Mike!)....

Ride back was enough to know it wasnt leaking

....there is still a hanging idle to sort out (most likely carb-airbox boots - even though new a few years ago they are not lasting and harden up over time) - so new boots are on the way then synch the carbs and then...dyno it.

Also discovered the battery is not charging...so had to bump it while wearing full leathers...fun, fun..regulator? rectifier? battery was off the K4 so thats not the issue.

Very happy though

MikeR has been a trooper through all of this as he knows only too well my affinity for oil and leaks

The rebuilt engine with 810cc pistons

Yours truly - the 810 feels so small compared to my K4..but is wonderful in the twisties!

cheers
Andy

bwaller · « **Reply #96 on:** November 14, 2010, 11:00:26 AM »

Looks great Andy, I'm sure you'll enjoy the extra juice.

Mine was 810 for a number of years in the good old days.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #97 on:** November 14, 2010, 12:21:46 PM »

Can't wait for your report after you twist the throttle for real the first time!

MRieck · « **Reply #98 on:** November 14, 2010, 12:39:25 PM »

It certainly was a project. the first head I used had an invisible crack in the #4 area. It would spew oil after warming up. Bottom line was one head with porting, guides, VJ and surfacing etc that ended up in the junk pile. Plus there was pulling the engine to try and fix it, putting back together (cam timing etc) and it still leaked. Take another head...port, VJ, paint etc etc and reassemble. That frame kit worked extremely well allowing total access for a top end rebuild. I'll admit I was frustrated but it all came together in the end.

Bill/BentON Racing · « **Reply #99 on:** November 14, 2010, 01:32:34 PM »

Andy,congrats...Mike,the life of an engine builder! ;)I'll cry for you.Had a similar deal with a gasket thicker than stock o rings.What an expesive pc of junk alum.

..but when they work right it sure feels good,Bill

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