Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3148245 times)

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #10800 on:** June 16, 2012, 12:33:20 am »

+1 on the AGM Batteries Jerry, but a cheap multimeter attached to the battery's terminals with the engine revving at around 3000 RPM should show 13.5(+) volts. If it doesn't, check the connections on the 3 AC wires coming from the alternator, unplug them and clean each connection and check the voltage.

If it's still low swap the wires between connectors and check the voltage again, I don't know why this works, but it's worked on both my Suzuki GS1000 and my CB750 K1 and K2, so I do it on every bike that comes into my shop now. Cheers, Terry.

Accolay · « **Reply #10801 on:** June 16, 2012, 05:42:29 am »

Thanks guys. Just glad the bike has a kickstarter

I'd like to check the specific gravity, but I don't think I have a hydrometer small enough to fit. I'll still check everything, but if it's anything in the charging system, it would most likely be the alternator since I'm running the Oregon Motorcycle Parts Reg/Rec. I'm betting on the battery being bad though.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #10802 on:** June 16, 2012, 05:52:07 am »

Tried to start my 750 for the first time in 2 weeks.....cranked with switch.....died..........kick,kick,kick,kick, got frustrated.

Wife looking out the door, saying all your tools falling all over the floor, you'll be hollaring cause you won't be able to find your tools.

Looked inside the tank, low on fuel, turned the petcock to reserve and fire right up..........................geeeeeeezzzzzz.

She's still sitting on the center stand waiting for the chain to come in and looking for some place to buy swing arm bushings..............

New brake shoes will be here on Monday.......................

NecroPsyChroNauTron · « **Reply #10803 on:** June 16, 2012, 05:59:22 am »

Finally popped the fork tubes out. I downed it a month or so ago after some jackass walked in front of me (and he SAW me too!) ever since then the fork seals have been leaking.
Looks funny with no forks. Beheaded.

Already had new seals though

Inspected the tubes, no cracks.(which was my fear after noticing sudden leakage).

So tomorrow hopefully I can get the forks back together and installed, and rebuild the brakes in time for an evening ride along the coast.
I've been pretty quiet on this board, mostly because I've been able to figure out everything I need to know by lurking, but I'm happy to say this bike has been really shaping up thanks to the info I've found here. It now starts up first kick or 1-2 turns w/ starter and is running smoother than I've ever seen it.
Still gotta try to win back some compression though, ~120-125 on each cylinder. At least it's even

I'll probably chime in with a wiring issue here soon. PO did something weird and I can't figure it out. I can only get turn signals, or headlights, but not both $:-\$

tweakin · « **Reply #10804 on:** June 16, 2012, 06:06:50 am »

Quote from: piute on June 15, 2012, 08:48:37 pm

Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 15, 2012, 06:32:24 pm
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Took both F's out for a spin today to compare the 915 to the 836.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaand ?
aAAAAAAAAAAND ?

Posted a comparison here.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=68722.775

Really no comparison at all, the 915 wins across the board with the exception of gas milage.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #10805 on:** June 16, 2012, 12:06:40 pm »

Now that the 550 is all tuned up...
Took the squeak out of the brakes! (sigh

And then I went through and rechecked the timing, valves, cam chain, etc... All good

(I'm sure I'm not the only one who does this) ...

Then I changed the oil on the 750...

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #10806 on:** June 16, 2012, 03:18:43 pm »

Completely ignored it and went fishin:

The fish wish we'd stayed home (or went ridin)!

rboe · « **Reply #10807 on:** June 16, 2012, 07:29:53 pm »

She is running so I installed an AGM battery this week. Today I checked and adjusted the valves and timing chain. Bought oil and filter but ran out of steam and weather to change it. Installed two new tires; replacing the 40 year old units (don't know why, still had plenty of tread left......... ). Removed the buzz for the signals (good for forgetting the signals but very annoying).

Carbmate can't do four carbs so last night I ordered the adaptor to allow that plus the brass tube adaptors that go into the intake manifolds so I can sync the carbs.

Polished the rims up a bit while they were off the bike. She is cleaning up pretty good. But she has very little torque. I like torque.

1973 CB-350F

coke · « **Reply #10808 on:** June 16, 2012, 08:26:38 pm »

picked up a 77 750 F2 SuperSport today

Gurp · « **Reply #10809 on:** June 17, 2012, 02:11:33 am »

Hit it with a jigsaw.

and took measurements and a few pics.

NecroPsyChroNauTron · « **Reply #10810 on:** June 17, 2012, 03:50:42 am »

Took me pretty much all day to get the required supplies and get the forks and brake rebuilt.
Now it's 3:50am and time to go take a ride and hope everything is correct

EDIT:
And made it back. Also patched the exhaust which had way more of an effect than I imagined it would. This thing is just smooooooth now. Front suspension is TIGHT, but I do need to prime the brake a little better....

redskin76 · « **Reply #10811 on:** June 17, 2012, 06:17:51 am »

Tried to start it, got frustrated, then kicked the crap outta my heavy bag. Made me feel a little better......

Stev-o · « **Reply #10812 on:** June 17, 2012, 06:22:06 am »

Quote from: redskin76 on June 17, 2012, 06:17:51 am

Tried to start it, got frustrated, then kicked the crap outta my heavy bag. Made me feel a little better......

Good battery, spark and fuel? If yes, wait an hour, give full choke and dont touch the throttle til she fires. This is the only way a couple of mine will start cold.

bruzer59 · « **Reply #10813 on:** June 17, 2012, 07:36:46 am »

i removed the rear wheel & inspected the bearings , rebuilt the rear brake caliper, and painted the swing arm & rear brake caliper . removed the coil springs from my shocks & painted them too.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #10814 on:** June 17, 2012, 09:22:28 am »

Daddy got some new shoes....
... on the 750... No more locking.

Tews19 · « **Reply #10815 on:** June 17, 2012, 10:34:04 am »

Took the 550F for it's first ride with new tank,rear shocks, sprockets and chain. Feels a lot different. Seems higher in the rear and in front. She super ugly right now as the tank is brown with gold trim, side covers are the blue/green and seat is black... BITSA piece now.

Stev-o · « **Reply #10816 on:** June 17, 2012, 11:59:51 am »

Rode to the end of the road...

Tews19 · « **Reply #10817 on:** June 17, 2012, 01:10:02 pm »

Quote from: Stev-o on June 17, 2012, 11:59:51 am

Rode to the end of the road...

Are those houses on the other side of the lake? Bike is very clean... Rear tire the stock size?

Stev-o · « **Reply #10818 on:** June 17, 2012, 01:33:41 pm »

Yes, big expensive houses on Lake Travis. And yes, new stock size rear....130/90-17.

thrutheframe · « **Reply #10819 on:** June 17, 2012, 01:43:45 pm »

Picked up my freshly painted tank and side covers.

fire113 · « **Reply #10820 on:** June 17, 2012, 02:31:20 pm »

...did a carb sync @the K0

wardenerd · « **Reply #10821 on:** June 17, 2012, 03:09:55 pm »

remounted the saddlebags and filled the tank with a little seafoam added. road some twisytes to practice fior the mountains

marknpb · « **Reply #10822 on:** June 17, 2012, 05:12:48 pm »

After 2 weeks of p.m. showers it finally cleared up and cooled off a bit. Rode it for an hour until the squeaking front brake got to me. One more adjustment and this thing is DONE!

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #10823 on:** June 17, 2012, 05:55:39 pm »

Found two new uses for an engine stand!

To hold a motorcycle frame for priming:

and to hold a motorcycle frame for painting!

Tintop · « **Reply #10824 on:** June 17, 2012, 06:30:24 pm »

Quote from: madmtnmotors on June 17, 2012, 05:55:39 pm

Found two new uses for an engine stand!

To hold a motorcycle frame for priming:

and to hold a motorcycle frame for painting!

Great idea!!

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