Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3388836 times)

750K · « **Reply #16650 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:21:56 AM »

667 the neighbor of the beast, lol.

Couldn't help myself there.

MoMo · « **Reply #16651 on:** February 03, 2014, 09:44:01 AM »

Rode yesterday and looked at it today

probably have about 8" of snow since it started 5 hours ago

I can see why many northerners become snow birds as they get older...Larry

Bootlegger56 · « **Reply #16652 on:** February 03, 2014, 10:05:02 AM »

Its been a while for me on here. Lots of winter projects. Just finished installing a new front tire on my buds S90 and reworking the sticking throttle assembly. On a more humorous note I did have some entertainment at my local gas station hangout when a gentleman rode in on a K2 550. Seeing one of our old bikes on the road is uncommon and I had to take a look. The bike was pretty ratty and dirty with a spray bomb paint job and a beat up 4-1 and was idling way up the scale. Upon walking up to the pumps and commenting on the model I was informed that it was a real hot bike that had been bored .100 over with a 750 cam and was delivering 120+ horsepower at the rear wheel through a custom six speed transmission. I was afraid to ask who did all of the custom work. I had to walk away. Like they say if you cant say anything good........but then again...it was still on the road making miles instead of laying in a shed or posing on a pedestal so it made my heart feel good!

MoMo · « **Reply #16653 on:** February 03, 2014, 10:25:23 AM »

Quote from: Bootlegger56 on February 03, 2014, 10:05:02 AM

Its been a while for me on here. Lots of winter projects. Just finished installing a new front tire on my buds S90 and reworking the sticking throttle assembly. On a more humorous note I did have some entertainment at my local gas station hangout when a gentleman rode in on a K2 550. Seeing one of our old bikes on the road is uncommon and I had to take a look. The bike was pretty ratty and dirty with a spray bomb paint job and a beat up 4-1 and was idling way up the scale. Upon walking up to the pumps and commenting on the model I was informed that it was a real hot bike that had been bored .100 over with a 750 cam and was delivering 120+ horsepower at the rear wheel through a custom six speed transmission. I was afraid to ask who did all of the custom work. I had to walk away. Like they say if you cant say anything good........but then again...it was still on the road making miles instead of laying in a shed or posing on a pedestal so it made my heart feel good!

He seems to have an ultra-rare 550. You should have offered him a million spacebucks for it

...Larry

Bootlegger56 · « **Reply #16654 on:** February 03, 2014, 11:30:12 AM »

Or a couple of bit coins!!! LOL

marknpb · « **Reply #16655 on:** February 03, 2014, 08:11:50 PM »

First I charged the battery, then I put safety reflective checkered stickers on my helmet.

(battery tender was down. Had to use the dark side)

Davez134 · « **Reply #16656 on:** February 04, 2014, 10:54:55 AM »

Made a rear stand. I know they are pretty inexpensive, but I was bored and had some 1" tubing around...

Nic · « **Reply #16657 on:** February 04, 2014, 02:11:33 PM »

Quote from: 750K on February 03, 2014, 09:21:56 AM

667 the neighbor of the beast, lol.

Couldn't help myself there.

Good one.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #16658 on:** February 05, 2014, 02:37:15 AM »

Quote from: Davez134 on February 04, 2014, 10:54:55 AM

Made a rear stand. I know they are pretty inexpensive, but I was bored and had some 1" tubing around...

Good job mate, looks great!

MCRider · « **Reply #16659 on:** February 05, 2014, 08:14:16 AM »

"Good job mate, looks great! "

Yes it does. You just about have to make it custom for a CB, as the off the shelf models are too wide and/or foul the muffler.

albertaboy · « **Reply #16660 on:** February 05, 2014, 08:59:22 AM »

Not so much what I did on but what I did for.... ordered SS brake hoses from Slingshot cycles. About 60 + more days to riding season here and my bike is in 100 pieces right now.

AJK · « **Reply #16661 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:05:12 PM »

Quote from: marknpb on February 03, 2014, 08:11:50 PM

First I charged the battery, then I put safety reflective checkered stickers on my helmet.
(battery tender was down. Had to use the dark side)

That method of battery charging is handy when your on the road. Just remember, dont overdo it.

Helmet looks cool. A mate of mine cuts out sharks teeth to go around the front. Its 3M reflective tape, so looks cool at night, especially to cars.

Check these out for your next inspiration

http://www.likecool.com/Cool_Motorcycle_Helmets_by_Good--Design--Gear.html

Davez134 · « **Reply #16662 on:** February 05, 2014, 09:22:18 PM »

Quote from: MCRider on February 05, 2014, 08:14:16 AM

"Good job mate, looks great! "

Yes it does. You just about have to make it custom for a CB, as the off the shelf models are too wide and/or foul the muffler.

I made it to fit the bike, but I also made it adjustable (up/down on the upright tubing, in/out where it touches swing arm.) Also can use it for spools as well, as I made adapter plates out of 1/8" steel plates. Ive become the resident motorcycle mechanic for everyone at my station haha.

krusty · « **Reply #16663 on:** February 05, 2014, 11:29:50 PM »

Painted side covers for my 750F2.

Wobbly · « **Reply #16664 on:** February 06, 2014, 03:05:06 AM »

I got a little closer to finalize my dual disc setup (CB 750 K7). The washers on the left (axle) will be replaced with a collar I get made in a shop.

750K · « **Reply #16665 on:** February 06, 2014, 09:40:12 AM »

That looks great Wobbly, do you have a seperate thread on the work you did to set it all up? It's something I want to do to my 77k as well, I have all the parts on a parts bike but haven't got around to starting on it.

Wobbly · « **Reply #16666 on:** February 06, 2014, 10:23:49 AM »

Jayhawk did it before me to his K7. Take a look here: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=74547.325
I went the easy way with this: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Honda-CB-750-Four-K6-K7-F1-F2-Schrauben-Mutter-Tachoflansch-Doppelscheibe-2-/290887479049?pt=DE_Motorradteile&hash=item43ba3eaf09

flybox1 · « **Reply #16667 on:** February 06, 2014, 10:39:50 AM »

750K
Did this on my K8(godferry's thinned/drilled rotors), but did the speedo drive plate mod. the link wobbly sent is for a nice little set.
someone on the board also makes those drive plate adapters. forgot who. someone might post the name of the member.
You can get/use any 110mm bolts for the rotors, but will need to clean up the heads for clearance, or, use GL rotor bolts as they already have shorter heads. some details are in my thread.
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=105018.msg1341362#msg1341362

750K · « **Reply #16668 on:** February 06, 2014, 04:54:28 PM »

^^^cheers wobbly & flybox, I'll read through things when I have a sec. That's on the list of things to do this year.

strynboen · « **Reply #16669 on:** February 07, 2014, 06:00:38 AM »

started on my vinter bike..have some elektric problems. and kickstarter.it a nice bike..but not so nice it not can be used in dirty salt road

bambuhiphop · « **Reply #16670 on:** February 08, 2014, 10:39:43 PM »

Started tightening down nuts and bolts with loctite! I think that means I am making progress

dave500 · « **Reply #16671 on:** February 09, 2014, 03:14:02 AM »

thought id try steel wool in my muffler repack for a change,ive used insulation glass wool thats very fine and i think it chokes too easy,it gets rowdy within six months,i figured the coarser steel wool wont block as quick?
wrapped it on with copper wire strand.

then topped it off with some glass wool and pulled down tight with copper wire.

still is a straight through design though.

because some peasants like open and loud exhausts here how it sounds without the tube,its shallow and thin sounding,then listen how much more tuned it sounds with the tube installed,free revving like this doesent reflect the true note of any system though,they need to be loaded.
open then repacked

MoMo · « **Reply #16672 on:** February 09, 2014, 05:01:35 AM »

sounds way better

bjbuchanan · « **Reply #16673 on:** February 09, 2014, 09:21:44 AM »

I think regular steel wool will disintegrate fast Dave. I used it briefly and after about two weeks it was trashed. I was recommended to try stainless steel wool, supposed to not burn up/separate as bad

dave500 · « **Reply #16674 on:** February 09, 2014, 11:33:15 AM »

thanks bjbuchanan,i couldnt find any stainless wool but ill pick some up ready for next time if this burns out quickly.

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