Author Topic: I've been K0'd! (Read 162739 times)

Don R · « **Reply #200 on:** March 16, 2014, 10:00:04 PM »

Maybe if I put the sidecovers in a tanning bed for a week, or hang them outside in the sun / snow.

MoMo · « **Reply #201 on:** March 17, 2014, 01:56:25 AM »

Paint looks good Don and for 100 it is hard to complain but they sure stick out like the proverbial sore thumb(you know the one that is beet red after smacking it with a hammer)...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #202 on:** April 06, 2014, 09:25:09 PM »

Finally, the rim came back from the chrome shop, it looks awesome. Good but not too good. The DID logo is clear to see as new.
I laced it up on the kitchen table, chucked an old swingarm in the vise and trued it using some aluminum strips and c clamps for gauges.
I was feeling spunky so I hand mounted the tire and popped it back on the bike. The old breezer tire tool works better since I got smarter. The camera is still in the shop, film at 11.
Now I can put the new front tire back on, I didn't like having the bike on just the center stand and a floor jack so I left a loaner tire on the front while waiting for the rear to get done. A well meaning helper ripped a fork gaiter while helping load it at the auction so I have that to replace too.

camelman · « **Reply #203 on:** April 07, 2014, 09:46:39 PM »

Congratulations, and yes... I'm jealous!

Don R · « **Reply #204 on:** April 17, 2014, 04:47:02 PM »

Well, I rolled it under the hoist for a safety strap while I had it on the center stand, jack and back tire. I got the torn fork gaiter swapped and the original front wheel back on with the new tires. The new rear tube leaked down so I either pinched the tube or didn't tighten the valve core enough. The carbs had gas on the drain screws so I replaced the gaskets, It started and ran, after dinner I'm going for a dose of no alcohol gas. Maybe a few pictures and a ride tomorrow.
I had placed the incorrect I'm sure, phillips airbox screws in a points cover to keep track of them. I went to install it, no screws. I looked everywhere and no screws. I decided to check the parts from the drag bike since it has so many new bolts and BOOM, there were two 8 head bolts the correct size. There's a good chance the PO took them off the sandcast and later used them on the dragbike.
Sometimes it's eerie how the proper parts appear in house. I'm glad I bought the dragbike for sure.

MoMo · « **Reply #205 on:** April 17, 2014, 05:31:30 PM »

Looking forward to seeing the completed bike Don...Larry

Don R · « **Reply #206 on:** April 17, 2014, 09:36:29 PM »

I have another set of sidecovers coming for a try at matching the paint. It appears my diecast will be red too. lol. Or maybe I can pick off a nice set of old ones somewhere with a little fade in them.

Don R · « **Reply #207 on:** April 18, 2014, 12:41:18 PM »

Well, I got in too big a hurry, rode it and plugged the carbs. Apparently I didn't get the tank as clean as I thought. #1 exhaust is hot 2,3,4, are warm. I'm guessing slow jets foooooey. I didn't want filters since I've had problems with them but I have seen them marked safe for ethanol use. Maybe that will help.

Don R · « **Reply #208 on:** April 19, 2014, 12:13:11 PM »

I gave it a set of fresh plugs and cleaned the slow jets, there was some dirt and slime in the bowls, must have been in the petcock or fuel line. It runs way better, still not perfect. Now that it runs OK I can do the 3K tune-up. I'm thinking it has original points with 8800 miles. I have 2 miles on it now. Woo hoo! Pictures at 11.

Don R · « **Reply #209 on:** April 19, 2014, 06:11:35 PM »

The sandcast spent some quality time with the supersport today. The sandy runs good, now if yamiya would get a batch of nono's when I have the $$.

Don R · « **Reply #210 on:** April 19, 2014, 06:15:24 PM »

Tomorrow I'll roll the 70 diecast out for a group picture. Someday soon I'll decide which one to sell. Maybe.
I've replaced the wheel bearings, tires, spark plugs and re-installed the original handlebars and rear rim. The rim needed rechroming and new spokes and the side covers are honda, 1 nos and 1 used. Paint fresh but doesn't match the fade on the rest of the bike. The current airbox is a repo but I have the original, slightly gas stained and cracked. I cleaned the caliper the master cylinder is fine so far.

The original 8 head air filter housing bolts and one rear axle holder bolts were found on the PO's drag bike. I still need a proper rear chain case bolt, this one isn't correct. I did a test run of dechroming K0 engine parts. The results were good so maybe at some point I'll remove the added chrome. The PO chromed the original parts, rather than exchanging them thank goodness. The chrome headed bolts have the 8 on them.
That's not much for a bike made in 69 and living in the rust belt. So far I can't see a good enough reason to restore it, it's just too cool like it is. The rocker cover is chrome and I believe the PO told me the pucks have been replaced, so the engine has been out at least once, maybe twice.

MoMo · « **Reply #211 on:** April 19, 2014, 11:29:53 PM »

Kind of a shame about the color difference but it is looking good Don. Sell the F to finance the 300s....Larry

Don R · « **Reply #212 on:** April 20, 2014, 01:19:37 PM »

Edit, I did sell the F to finance the 4-4 exhaust LOL. Good call Larry.

My long range plan is paint the diecast's wrinkle tank, ears and headlight to match these sidecovers and airbox. That makes the diecast red instead of the blue green I had wanted but gives me another chance to match the sidecover paint.
The next try on sidecovers will probably be a different body shop. The guys there painted my dragster at a previous business, it still needs nibbed and rubbed out.

I did find the punch marks for the factory campaigns, they punched the rear hub rather than the engine case. 4 punch marks, I assume that's chain, battery vent, replace the 15T front sprocket, carb caps?

Don R · « **Reply #213 on:** April 22, 2014, 03:48:44 PM »

I rode her a few miles today. Filled up with 92 octane straight gas and went by the body shop to see about getting the sidecovers painted so they match.

Don R · « **Reply #214 on:** April 27, 2014, 06:46:58 PM »

Quote from: Head on November 04, 2013, 11:24:40 PM

Quote from: Don R on October 25, 2009, 05:56:22 PM

This is today in Ophiem Illinois. Note the K2 fork ears and headlight bucket. Courtesy of the fine folks here. Not the picture I wanted but it keeps pasting this one so Oh well.
I like the look of your bike so far,
Your KO looks some what like my Black K2, The Gold one is a NO # Diecast K0, The orange one is a K0 also with a bit of RC parts Thats taking me forever to get together!
KO'S RULE

Those are saweet!

Don R · « **Reply #215 on:** May 05, 2014, 09:07:33 PM »

I bought a nice acorn nut mirror off Ebay for $20. It was on a cb500T, looks exactly like the one on the sandcast. Same side so I flipped the mirror around, they are ambidextrous. In 73 I shortened a set of them. dang.

I read that some real early bikes came with one mirror. hmmm.

EDIT, those mirrors aren't the same as sandcast.

thirsty 1 · « **Reply #216 on:** May 05, 2014, 09:37:29 PM »

Quote from: Don R on April 19, 2014, 06:11:35 PM

The sandcast spent some quality time with the supersport today. The sandy runs good, now if yamiya would get a batch of nono's when I have the $$.

Man that's nice! Congrats

MoMo · « **Reply #217 on:** May 06, 2014, 02:35:36 AM »

Quote from: Don R on May 05, 2014, 09:07:33 PM

I bought a nice acorn nut mirror off Ebay for $20. It was on a cb500T, looks exactly like the one on the sandcast. Same side so I flipped the mirror around, they are ambidextrous. In 73 I shortened a set of them. dang.

I read that some real early bikes came with one mirror. hmmm.

Yep, came with one mirror, second was an option of some of the early Hondas. Looks good Don....Larry

Don R · « **Reply #218 on:** May 06, 2014, 07:43:14 PM »

I rode it to the first body shop today to discuss the paint. We agreed to paint the rest of a set and put all the freshly painted parts on the hot rod bike. Then I can keep the sandcast all original while I work on matching the fade.

Don R · « **Reply #219 on:** June 25, 2014, 04:08:02 PM »

We've been busy with the race car but it's running well and all caught up.
I pulled the float bowls off 5511 and checked them for dirt. Everything looks good, I changed the fork oil and rode around town. Went by the late PO's house, his family isn't out much no one home. I promised I'd show them the bike running.

The front brake has a hard lever but not much friction. The rear squeals a little too. I guess a few parts could be changed for safety reasons. It's got 60 fresh miles on it now. 8860 total. I think I'll change the oil like you would on a new engine.
No progress on the paint match, maybe this fall or winter when the race car lets up on my wallet a little.

Don R · « **Reply #220 on:** June 26, 2014, 02:23:55 PM »

I rode about 80 miles today, stopped by my favorite bike shop for a chain, and showed the guy that assembled it new. Went to a trailer supply for a couple pocket size parts and visited a couple friends. It runs like a top and sounds awesome with the hooker 4-2. I can't wait for a stock 4-4 exhaust. The decision to go to the trailer store was a good one, I arrived on the scene of a semi truck/van crash that I would have been close to if I hadn't stopped.

Don R · « **Reply #221 on:** June 28, 2014, 09:11:40 PM »

I took the wife for a ride, she prefers the 76F seat, but likes the engine sound of the sandcast. I really need to swap on the new chain before something bad happens, the old one looks good, but who knows how old it is.

Don R · « **Reply #222 on:** June 29, 2014, 05:27:49 PM »

We rode it to a car show. I found a guy that remembers the owners son riding it to high school, he can't believe I own it. At some point the guys Dad passed away and the mom sent/sold it to the shop where it was always serviced and it stayed there until I got it at the shops estate sale. The title was signed but never transferred until I bought it.
Anyway I had a tough time leaving, the crowd of guys wanted to know all about it and tell me about the Hondas they had.

Greggo · « **Reply #223 on:** June 29, 2014, 05:31:31 PM »

Quote from: Don R on June 29, 2014, 05:30:07 PM

HEY! I got one just like that at home! Except it's a different color and it's a 350. What's it worth?

Ha!

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #224 on:** July 01, 2014, 01:05:40 PM »

I have heard.........."Just like the one I had, only smaller"

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Author Topic: I've been K0'd! (Read 162739 times)