Topic: Phaedrus: CB750 RestoMod - Update: 09/23/21 w/ new video

[CBJoe]

That re-polish on the engine covers really made it bling! Keep us posted on the progress 

[MCRider]

That re-polish on the engine covers really made it bling! Keep us posted on the progress 

Thanks. Here's Sunday at the Busted Knuckle Garage:
Bought a top bridge bolt set from Yamiya just to get the "D" spacers. The bolts, nuts and washers are all very good chrome for less than ACE hardware, incl shipping.


Mocked up the wiring, to reacquaint myself with where they all go.


Friend of the build Ed aka Phoenix came by on his owned since new Brown K1. BEst green patina I've ever seen on a brown one. For those who don't know the brown was made from a mix of red and green. The red would fade away leaving the green. Looks like it was made that way.


He had a terrible time getting his 836 kit to run right, not smoke. Lets just say there was some confusion about ring gaps. IT runs fine now!


I put a 17 tooth sprocket on, getting ready for the drags. 48 in rear. I want to mimic what the OEMs could do back then.

[MCRider]

What do I do to update my account to allow 3rd party hosting?

[MCRider]

Oh! I see now. Photobucket has done a grab and disabled ALL the photos I have ever posted. THey will restore the links when I pay a $400 fee. From what I've been reading, this is really screwing with people. Its bad enough they hit my hobby thread, but many people use it for more pressing needs.

Even if I revolt and change services, that won't restore all the work I've already done. They claim such a move was covered in their terms of service, and probably was. But who ever reads those? Man, there's going to be some real squealing over this.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166817.0.html

[CBJoe]

Oh! I see now. Photobucket has done a grab and disabled ALL the photos I have ever posted. THey will restore the links when I pay a $400 fee. From what I've been reading, this is really screwing with people. Its bad enough they hit my hobby thread, but many people use it for more pressing needs.

Even if I revolt and change services, that won't restore all the work I've already done. They claim such a move was covered in their terms of service, and probably was. But who ever reads those? Man, there's going to be some real squealing over this.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,166817.0.html

Ugh...I just noticed this as well.  No way I'm paying 400$  going to move over to another hosting service

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I just spent an hour downloading photobucket albums and then uploading them to flickr (free).  The bummer is that all of my photo in my posts are still not linked until I post in new embed codes.  Grrrrrrrrr.   

[MCRider]

I just spent an hour downloading photobucket albums and then uploading them to flickr (free).  The bummer is that all of my photo in my posts are still not linked until I post in new embed codes.  Grrrrrrrrr.   

Yeah, I think for my thread, it might take much longer.

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

I think this might be one of the longest threads in forum's history -- at least the longest for a build thread.

[MCRider]

testing

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

Yes.  3 photos (same photo 3 times) are showing in your post.

[MCRider]

We've continued at a snails pace to get Phaedrus ready for something. Shows, drags, or whatever.

We find a way to make each task into a major event. But heck, what else have I got to do?

Leaving town for biz/pleasure. Will return and put in another Sunday, then more pictures, tech talk etc. Have a good week.   

[RAFster122s]

Glad you got the photo issues resolved!

Bike and you are looking good!
David

[Stev-o]

 I've resolved the picture situ and am moving on.

You corrected the pics of the entire 9 yr old thread?!

[SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan]

 I've resolved the picture situ and am moving on.

You corrected the pics of the entire 9 yr old thread?!

 

[CBJoe]

We've continued at a snails pace to get Phaedrus ready for something. Shows, drags, or whatever.

We find a way to make each task into a major event. But heck, what else have I got to do?

Leaving town for biz/pleasure. Will return and put in another Sunday, then more pictures, tech talk etc. Have a good week.   

Hey Ron!  Glad to see the progress...can't wait to hear the combustion   Have you fired it up yet? 

[MCRider]

We've continued at a snails pace to get Phaedrus ready for something. Shows, drags, or whatever.

We find a way to make each task into a major event. But heck, what else have I got to do?

Leaving town for biz/pleasure. Will return and put in another Sunday, then more pictures, tech talk etc. Have a good week.   

Hey Ron!  Glad to see the progress...can't wait to hear the combustion   Have you fired it up yet?

Nope not yet. But if I'm going to make the Dryers Show Aug 12th, I better get crankin'.

We got the CycleX pipes on, 4-2 with a slight up sweep on the reverse cone megs. A bit perplexing until the right mouth holding technique was discovered. They look nice. But the left side pair covers the sidestand in such a way that one's toe won't reach. Gotta get a tab welded on.

No centerstand stop either. All fixable.

[MauiK3]

Did you coat your bright aluminum with anything? I'm curious.
Since I live on Maui I'm struggling with what to do with mine to slow down corrosion once it's back on the road.
Thank you
Steve

[MCRider]

Did you coat your bright aluminum with anything? I'm curious.
Since I live on Maui I'm struggling with what to do with mine to slow down corrosion once it's back on the road.
Thank you
Steve

No, what you're seeing now is a recent repolish on a large wheel, after about 3 years from initial polish. I don't ride anymore so its been mostly sitting in the shop, which gets very humid sometimes, water actually condenses on to the finish and leaves spots if not wiped off quickly, and a few trips to shows and races on an uncovered trailer.

The topic has been covered here a few times. One could spray a clear coat of lacquer from a spray can. I don't really know of anyone who has done this, and most comments are that the clear coat just becomes another maintenance item. Possibly more hassle than just repolishing it. I think some good auto finish wax would give some protection.

We use a local product known as Steel Plate to try and prolong the shine, without layering on another coat that will sooner or later have to be removed.

Your best bet will probably be to keep it clean, and hand polish every few weeks with your favorite product.

[edwardmorris]

I've had good results with White Diamond Polish and Sealer, but regular maintenance is the way to go if you'd like to retain the "just polished" shine.

[MCRider]

We've been continuing to tinker. The old gold anodized grips didn't hold up well. The color faded with only a minimum of exposure. What do you want for 87 cents? I've got a box of Oury's left over from a previous life. 1 pair of purple ones, I'll try them.


Guard dog:

After an initial struggle, we got the new pipes on. After learning the tricks, they are easier than the old Marshall. They look cleaner as well. I've got an appt to go to Saldana's Racing Products on Tuesday to have some muffler hangers and stand stops made.

looking forward to hearing them. They should be much more aggressive than the Marshalls.

[MCRider]

A shot of the grips and pipes:


I'll get a closeup of the header clamps next time I'm in the shop. They are nicely done, simple and clean, by Ken at CycleX.

[Terry in Australia]

Looks great Ron, I love those Oury grips, Oury's are my favourites too, I just bought 3 sets from an Ebay seller in the US for 11 bucks per set, so a nice price for a nice grip, and they're made in the USA still too.

I've missed a lot of your thread, last time I looked you had a different set of pipes on it, what was wrong with them? Or did you just feel like a change? Sorry to read about your Parkinson's, I hope it's not messing with you too much. Cheers, Terry.

[seanbarney41]

+1, Oury's ftw

[MCRider]

Looks great Ron, I love those Oury grips, Oury's are my favourites too, I just bought 3 sets from an Ebay seller in the US for 11 bucks per set, so a nice price for a nice grip, and they're made in the USA still too.

I've missed a lot of your thread, last time I looked you had a different set of pipes on it, what was wrong with them? Or did you just feel like a change? Sorry to read about your Parkinson's, I hope it's not messing with you too much. Cheers, Terry.

Yeah, we "finished" the first iteration with a Marshall Deep Tone pipe. (see the avatar) I never really liked it. It was quiet, which was desired. But now that I'm not going to ride it, I don't care so much about how loud it is. It probably held us down on our dyno readings. So even though the new pipes aren't marketed as performance pipes, going with the "louder is faster" theory, these may perk up the dyno runs a bit.

Also, the Marshall was a true b--ch to get on and off. And removal is necessary to monitor the oil pump screen. The new ones are completely outboard of the frame rails on either side. complete oil pan access.

The Marshall also splayed out to the right so far that it brought you to say, it looked like a freakin sidestand, or something to that effect.    These mufflers are nice and tucked in on either side.

The Parkinson's is a b--ch also. But I've always said when the day came that I couldn't ride anymore, I'd be happy in the shop. That time has come.   

[MCRider]

+1, Oury's ftw

Thanks, OURY's it is.