Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3247820 times)

mcpuffett · « **Reply #18250 on:** August 09, 2014, 04:21:55 AM »

After stripping the carbs again and adjusting the needle heights I took my 750 for a 30 mile ride,

and I'm happy to report that I have cured my stumbling issues I was having the bikes a joy to ride again

, cheers Mick.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #18251 on:** August 09, 2014, 05:05:18 AM »

Stop looking at my bike's arse Cliff, it's kind of............ creepy.

ekpent · « **Reply #18252 on:** August 09, 2014, 05:09:16 AM »

Is that a Suzuki GT series taillight I see sticking out there in the pic ?

OT7 · « **Reply #18253 on:** August 09, 2014, 07:32:53 AM »

Clean 1976 CB550 F for motorcycle /car show.

mcpuffett · « **Reply #18254 on:** August 09, 2014, 03:30:30 PM »

Yeah Ekpent its my Buffalo's taillight

cheers Mick.

Stev-o · « **Reply #18255 on:** August 09, 2014, 03:33:59 PM »

Got the K7 back on the road, I believe it has been off since 1996....

Wollongongwolf · « **Reply #18256 on:** August 09, 2014, 03:38:12 PM »

Changed the fork oil, polished the front forks while I had the wheel off and a nice run up the coast road. Just seems to run sweeter every time I ride it.

fire113 · « **Reply #18257 on:** August 09, 2014, 04:35:18 PM »

...did the front fork but without the gas tank in candy gold it is looking strange to me $:-\$

ekpent · « **Reply #18258 on:** August 09, 2014, 09:02:11 PM »

Like usual not a lot of SOHC because they all run like a top

(wish)-- Fiddled with a recently new to me 73 GT750 today and now have power running all the way through the harness but just spark on two cylinders so far. Need to get into the points etc more. Carbs are clean and ready to go for some big first start smoke hopefully soon.
My shop buddy who thank god is a mechanic stopped in and we grabbed another lingering first start up child, a V65 Sabre I got from an original owner friend that has been laid up too long. Got her to fire etc off a bottle but dug in and took of the "dreaded V4 carbs" cause it has too be done. Not as bad as I thought so far. Jets etc are plugged and surprised it gave us what it did. Will post some pics next trip to the shop for anybody else that may consider one.
Have a VJMC ride in the Sunday morning. Sean is usually with us but think he may be doing something with Zilla and the ride. Some maybe interesting pics later guys---

edwardmorris · « **Reply #18259 on:** August 09, 2014, 10:12:40 PM »

Prepped the cases for paint

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126735.msg1587412#msg1587412

Wish me luck fellers, tomorrow I face my enemy, the fcukin rattle can!

vince.whirlwind · « **Reply #18260 on:** August 10, 2014, 12:19:08 PM »

replaced the choke cable. head main fuse wasn't blown...made sure I have a spare. signal and brake lights are working. put air in the tires. listened to a little Booker T and The MG's. got it started. took about 20 min to get out of traffic but got a good 50 miles or so up in the twistys after that. got back. found a park bench...doing the Sunday crossword and overheard "nice bike" a couple of times

fire113 · « **Reply #18261 on:** August 10, 2014, 02:04:23 PM »

...@ the K0 I did the front brake, front fender and put the pipes back on.
@ the K1 I did a INOX front fender, sidecovers and the head light refelctor.

edwardmorris · « **Reply #18262 on:** August 10, 2014, 07:17:25 PM »

Painted the cases!

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=126735.msg1587716#msg1587716

DH · « **Reply #18263 on:** August 10, 2014, 08:07:13 PM »

Built an NOS Honda rear rim with new spokes. Never done one before. Got it right on the third attempt

...Going to let someone with experience true it, and will be doing the fun part of changing bearings just before it gets trued.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #18264 on:** August 11, 2014, 12:34:01 AM »

Quote from: DH on August 10, 2014, 08:07:13 PM

Built an NOS Honda rear rim with new spokes. Never done one before. Got it right on the third attempt ...Going to let someone with experience true it, and will be doing the fun part of changing bearings just before it gets trued.

Well done mate, for your wheel bearing removal, this tool is a brilliant piece of kit, I only bought one a few mmonths ago, but wish I'd found one years ago. No swearing, no sweating, no damage to your hub, and you'll have your bearings out in 5 minutes flat. (and that includes drinking a celebratory beer and congratulating yourself on how smart you've become) Cheers, Terry.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Wheel-Bearing-Remover-Separator-Extractor-Puller-Tool-Honda-Yamaha-/400749445277?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5d4e87409d&vxp=mtr

mronegear · « **Reply #18265 on:** August 11, 2014, 03:42:30 AM »

I finally won against the leaking oil pump of my 1976 cb 550f

The key was to change the cover o-ring of the oil pump! Weeks before i have only changed the 3 o-rings of the pump and
the seal of the gearshaft with no success. After the leak hasn't stopped i ordered the o-ring for the pump cover at cmsnl.com and
this fixed my problem. It's all dry now

cheers,
Frank

AbbyRider · « **Reply #18266 on:** August 11, 2014, 07:36:39 AM »

Finally got around to extending my side stand so that my bike doesn't lean like it's about to fall. Took me an hour with the welder and grinder. Why did I wait this long?

70CB750 · « **Reply #18267 on:** August 12, 2014, 03:10:47 AM »

Installed Pamco ignition, messed with gauges - both on K3F.

maduncle · « **Reply #18268 on:** August 12, 2014, 05:21:44 AM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on August 12, 2014, 03:10:47 AM

Installed Pamco ignition, messed with gauges - both on K3F.

Well that sounds like a pointless exercise.

(I'm here 'til Thursday - try the veal).

strynboen · « **Reply #18269 on:** August 12, 2014, 10:02:16 AM »

got mounted the chlutch cover on the 500 tvin...started to fill oil on/in.. the engine...........faund aut the stator cover not vas on. but ..thorgth it had a dry stator..but 3 liter oil at the floor later i now nov better...

MCRider · « **Reply #18270 on:** August 12, 2014, 10:06:45 AM »

Quote from: strynboen on August 12, 2014, 10:02:16 AM

got mounted the chlutch cover on the 500 tvin...started to fill oil on/in.. the engine...........faund aut the stator cover not vas on. but ..thorgth it had a dry stator..but 3 liter oil at the floor later i now nov better...

Good one!

strynboen · « **Reply #18271 on:** August 12, 2014, 10:09:10 AM »

yes ...nov 4 auers later i can even see the fun....

...this 450 /500 are not so impresive..wet stator.....throught it only vas a 750 thing

Bailgang · « **Reply #18272 on:** August 12, 2014, 03:52:03 PM »

Well I got my adrenaline "fix" for the day. My youngest son picked up an '01 cbr600 F4i yesterday and brought it by today for me to check out. All I can say is wow I mean really WOW. Thank goodness it's uncomfortable for me due to a tad of arthritis in my wrists or I'd be wanting his F3 cbr600 which is almost as quick, I'm too much of a kid at heart and that bike would mean nothing but trouble for me.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #18273 on:** August 13, 2014, 01:54:58 AM »

C'mon Scott, put some apes on that bad boy and turn that frown upside down!

70CB750 · « **Reply #18274 on:** August 13, 2014, 03:10:33 AM »

Quote from: maduncle on August 12, 2014, 05:21:44 AM

Quote from: 70CB750 on August 12, 2014, 03:10:47 AM
Installed Pamco ignition, messed with gauges - both on K3F.

Well that sounds like a pointless exercise.

(I'm here 'til Thursday - try the veal).

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