Author Topic: luders new 750 project (Read 27828 times)

luder · « **Reply #100 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:16:37 PM »

And the rear Does anybody know where I could get solid rims-or what years and models would bolt right up to the 78-750k. I have no clue. Was thinking of maybe new spokes and colored rims but still not quite sure....luder

BlindJoe · « **Reply #101 on:** March 15, 2009, 08:24:51 PM »

I've got some 550 rims in good shape, don't know of the fitment though

luder · « **Reply #102 on:** March 16, 2009, 06:30:16 AM »

Solid rims? If so lets ask a few people on the forum, they know way more than I, Did get a small putt on the harley yesterday, seems that winter has been quite long again...luder

luder · « **Reply #103 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:05:59 PM »

Havent been getting a whole lot done lately,still on my small parts list quest. But I was inspired by some controls that were repainted

luder · « **Reply #104 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:08:43 PM »

Might be overkill

luder · « **Reply #105 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:10:44 PM »

Sorry for the crappy pics, but it is an improvement...later luder

SUELZER · « **Reply #106 on:** March 18, 2009, 01:16:54 PM »

what sort of parts are you continuing to quest for?

luder · « **Reply #107 on:** March 18, 2009, 02:12:43 PM »

Well my spokes are shot so maybe solid wheels (mags that I could bolt right up) or new spokes then paint my rims. Carb intake boots (mine are all there just stiff as s*(t) tired of fighting them. I will need new tires of course. Seat cover waiting on confirmation (ebay) Probably replace most of the hardware with stainless (bolts,nuts,screws,etc...)I'm pretty much using everything that was on the bike but you always run into trinkets. Then hopefully get her up and running....luder

luder · « **Reply #108 on:** March 20, 2009, 11:35:41 AM »

Broke down and bought spokes for both wheels (about 30 a wheel) which I didn't think was to bad. Found some carb intake boots and offered the guy 85 bucks (is that a good price?) they are new. Hate to start putting money in to her but if I don't she will never get done. If anyone needs some spokes (some of the old ones would clean up to a point) let me know. When I'm done with this project I will get rid of what I didn't use,luggage rack,sissy bar,etc..........later luder

SUELZER · « **Reply #109 on:** March 20, 2009, 11:48:43 AM »

i am kind of the same situation luder. mine spokes/wheels have seen better days. how difficult is it to lace a wheel back up. that's what's kept me from diving in. $30/wheel sounds pretty nominal. are you going to paint/powdercoat rim and leave spokes chrome?

~Christian

luder · « **Reply #110 on:** March 20, 2009, 12:30:48 PM »

I am going to blast and paint them up. Never laced a wheel so it will be a learning experience for me. I have access to a inch pound torque wrench and a dial indicator so I quess we will follow directions from this site and the manual. I found the spokes on partsnmore seems that was the best I could find, luder

luder · « **Reply #111 on:** March 20, 2009, 12:32:04 PM »

sorry -spokes will stay bare and wheel black....

SUELZER · « **Reply #112 on:** March 20, 2009, 12:48:55 PM »

oops that's what i meant

i think it'll look good! rattlecan or pc?

luder · « **Reply #113 on:** March 20, 2009, 02:00:30 PM »

hvlp gun blasted,epoxy primer(as a sealer) same paint I used on the frame and trinkets ppg dcc single stage Black with a touch of flattener...luder

A Grove · « **Reply #114 on:** March 24, 2009, 06:13:37 PM »

luder... PPG/house of kolors, etc wetshot paints are very fragile compared to PC. PC will be able to take the rocks,dirt, and use and come back for more as the PPG will most likely chip, etc after use. Just my opinion. But I also plan to paint my wheels with PPG so we'll see how it goes. Great looking bike thus far.

luder · « **Reply #115 on:** March 25, 2009, 02:16:13 PM »

Luder pulled a dummy. Just got my spokes and I ordered 18 inch rear set, I dont think they have 17 inch at partsnmore. Another set back aarrgghhh. Anyone know a good price and place for a set thanks....luder

luder · « **Reply #116 on:** April 05, 2009, 11:22:39 AM »

Thanks for the tips on getting old carb boots back on, did not go easy and I would think that if I have to do this frequently I would buy some new ones. Have not done much on the bike lately I am going to have to start again here one of these days. Question do the throttle cables run behind the horn,thru the frame and on top of the motor? Thanks luder

luder · « **Reply #117 on:** April 11, 2009, 06:44:23 PM »

Such a pain in the arse- after getting the boots on- tonight I thought I would put the pipes on and play (just to fire,yeah right) put the tank on,gave here about a gallon of gas-she leaks out of 3 carbs(I believe the bowl o-rings), plus the petcock. Is there ever an end? I just wanted to here pop just once. I think we will be getting new points, etc. etc... I know we are not giving up, is there ever an end....Happy Easter all.....luder

luder · « **Reply #118 on:** April 19, 2009, 01:24:12 PM »

Well after letting the carbs sit she sealed up(its a miracle I tell ya) Found a bad wire to the coil, cleaned up the points and I now have spark. I mounted the tank, turned the gas on and she fired. Shes blowing out the exhaust and rough running (not even) but its a start. I am going to look for an adapter for my compression tester and see what we read on all 4. I kind of got excited hearing her pop for the 1st time. Sure is quiet compared to the shovel. I will keep you posted. ? for you all do you replace the exhaust gaskets, as of course I didn't even see them.......luder(keeping fingers crossed that the motors ok)

luder · « **Reply #119 on:** April 19, 2009, 02:06:39 PM »

Well no luck on the adapter, cut back all the old plug wires and I am now running on 3, 3rd cylinder is cool, sure hope I don't have a stuck valve or something major-sure wish I had that adapter. Any other things a guy should look for....later luder

luder · « **Reply #120 on:** April 19, 2009, 04:01:55 PM »

running on all 4 now-barely-time for a tune-up...will have some pics soon, to bad we have to go to work tommorrow. But I quess we will have to by points plug wires,etc.... luder

SUELZER · « **Reply #121 on:** April 20, 2009, 06:26:03 AM »

just catching up. looks like you've been going through some true trial & error scenarios.
sooner or later you'll get'er all figured out...guaranteed!

looking forward to some pix

TheHun · « **Reply #122 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:12:37 AM »

Check the wires on your coils...mine was doing the same thing...3 cylinders running fine the other cool....it was a shorted out wire

good luck..looking goood

luder · « **Reply #123 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:13:27 AM »

Just scored a point (plate set) off of eBay,that's on its way. I am going to order me some new plug boots (resistor type and they can go bad I guess) Then I will make me up some new wires and we will see where that takes us. One of the wires on her is different so I assume po had a problem before and the others are pretty hard. I better get the seat blasted and some paint on her as my new cover is sitting here.....more questions to follow I am sure,,,,,thanks luder

Johnny5 · « **Reply #124 on:** April 20, 2009, 12:14:06 PM »

Lookin' good, Luder.

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