Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3753067 times)

Stev-o · « **Reply #19300 on:** February 19, 2015, 06:33:51 AM »

Quote from: ekpent on February 19, 2015, 06:24:38 AM

Quote from: Stev-o on February 19, 2015, 06:14:49 AM
Quote from: ekpent on February 19, 2015, 05:56:01 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on February 18, 2015, 09:49:55 PM
Quote from: 750cafe on February 18, 2015, 07:44:59 PM
Steve, by toast do you mean rusty inside or rusted through? Can vinegar bring it back from the dead?
BTW, I also just bought another bike and will be picking it up tomorrow.

Eric

The tank may be salvaged but won't be used for this bike, I'll find one in better shape.
The cap is is rusted on, I was unable to remove it normally to look inside.
Looking forward to seeing what you picked up.

That got delivered fairly quickly.

Yes, I've used this same shipper from NY a couple times now. When I contacted him, he was anxious to leave the frigid northland to head down to sunny, warm Texas (67 degrees later today).
He was headed to AZ from here, he had a nice Formula Ford SCCA race car in the trailer that was his next stop.

Ha Ha I don't blame him for wanting to get down there. Call me if you need a gardener or pool boy or a bike polisher !!

I could use a tile guy for this bath remodel the wife has planned!

Magpie · « **Reply #19301 on:** February 19, 2015, 07:55:17 PM »

Worked on a Benly motor. Unfortunately when the po or his mechanic took it apart he was careless with the fasteners so have to find early ones to try to keep it somewhat correct.

krusty · « **Reply #19302 on:** February 19, 2015, 09:38:55 PM »

I have some NOS parts for these Benlys. If there's an oddball part you can't get over there let me know, I may have it.

DWS · « **Reply #19303 on:** February 20, 2015, 11:26:45 AM »

First ride of the year, bunch of guys on there bikes, it was called the (frosty balls) it looked like i was the only Honda there, go figure.
It was the first time in 35 years this bike felt the air again.
found out i need to adjust something could not get over 5000 in 5th gear not sure way?
but had a blast we traveled only 80 miles but was fun, had some beer, hot dogs and music.
There where over 500 riders that day and 55 deg.
its was on the 15th of these month. What a sight on the highway

flybox1 · « **Reply #19304 on:** February 20, 2015, 11:32:23 AM »

Quote from: DWS on February 20, 2015, 11:26:45 AM

found out i need to adjust something could not get over 5000 in 5th gear not sure way?

could you get over 5000rpm in other gears?

DWS · « **Reply #19305 on:** February 20, 2015, 11:40:44 AM »

not really, flybox what do you think it might be?

ekpent · « **Reply #19306 on:** February 20, 2015, 01:09:15 PM »

Quote from: DWS on February 20, 2015, 11:40:44 AM

not really, flybox what do you think it might be?

Do you still have the old original condensers in the ignition ? Carbs all clean and up to snuff ?

MoMo · « **Reply #19307 on:** February 20, 2015, 01:27:13 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on February 20, 2015, 01:09:15 PM

Quote from: DWS on February 20, 2015, 11:40:44 AM
not really, flybox what do you think it might be?
Do you still have the old original condensers in the ignition ? Carbs all clean and up to snuff ?

air filter restriction?

flybox1 · « **Reply #19308 on:** February 20, 2015, 01:41:20 PM »

all of the above, and/or..
blocked emulsion tubes
does your accel pump work? a quick twist of mine and im off to the races

Nic · « **Reply #19309 on:** February 20, 2015, 02:22:51 PM »

advance unit seized/tight?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #19310 on:** February 20, 2015, 04:48:28 PM »

Enough oil in the battery?

MoMo · « **Reply #19311 on:** February 20, 2015, 05:04:53 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on February 20, 2015, 04:48:28 PM

Enough oil in the battery?

Shame on you Terry trying to start an oil thread

when you know darn well that the battery oil level cannot affect starting

evanphi · « **Reply #19312 on:** February 20, 2015, 05:20:37 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on February 20, 2015, 04:48:28 PM

Enough oil in the battery?

750cafe · « **Reply #19313 on:** February 20, 2015, 08:43:36 PM »

Dragged home a basket case '88 Katana 1100F today. Had her running in 15 minutes!

Tore it down to give her a bath and ordered $40 in odd rubber mounting bits, $30 for a clutch master cylinder rebuild kit
and $110 for a new sticky rear tire. It has begun... (The emptying of the wallet.)

Eric

Stev-o · « **Reply #19314 on:** February 20, 2015, 08:47:34 PM »

I hereby crown Eric King of the Suzukis! On this forum, at least. Nice find.

750cafe · « **Reply #19315 on:** February 20, 2015, 08:55:44 PM »

Shhhh... $300.00

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/suzu/suzuki_gsx1100f%2088.htm

Eric

eigenvector · « **Reply #19316 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:59:16 AM »

I changed the ignition/key assembly with something that actually works. I'm surprised at how inexpensive a new lock set was and how quick it installed.

I also made a portable gas tank and stand. Scrap lumber, scapped gas tank from rental company, 5 dollars in brass fittings.

joeyvans · « **Reply #19317 on:** February 21, 2015, 04:10:38 PM »

Was hoping to finish my drag bar install with new throttle cables courtesy of '4 into 1' and a Motion Pro throttle tube. However, that came to a screeching halt when the push cable bolt snapped while tightening lightly. Great product! Nope. Hope they have a decent return policy. Oh well, it's currently -21 windchill, so no riding anytime soon.

edwardmorris · « **Reply #19318 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:00:46 PM »

Tore down the top end

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=142367.msg1653282#msg1653282

maduncle · « **Reply #19319 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:34:55 PM »

Quote from: joeyvans on February 21, 2015, 04:10:38 PM

Was hoping to finish my drag bar install with new throttle cables courtesy of '4 into 1' and a Motion Pro throttle tube. However, that came to a screeching halt when the push cable bolt snapped while tightening lightly. Great product! Nope. Hope they have a decent return policy. Oh well, it's currently -21 windchill, so no riding anytime soon.

Well that fills me with confidence, having just received throttle cables for my CB500 in the mail from 4 into 1.

I will tighten carefully...

joeyvans · « **Reply #19320 on:** February 21, 2015, 08:41:56 PM »

Quote from: maduncle on February 21, 2015, 08:34:55 PM

Well that fills me with confidence, having just received throttle cables for my CB500 in the mail from 4 into 1.

I will tighten carefully...

I'm sure I just got a lemon. Sh!t happens to me all the time. Good luck!

750cafe · « **Reply #19321 on:** February 21, 2015, 09:56:10 PM »

It has begun. (The resurection of the latest basket case.)
After removing the obama-rigged/bugger welded exhaust that was on the bike when I got it, Just to see if it might work,
I tried the SS Yosimura exhaust system that I had planned on using on another project ('93 GSX1100G) that is supposed to be
for an early Bandit 1200...

I will have to lose the rear passenger pegs and the spring perch for the center-stand. As I am going to remove the center-stand anyway,
not going to be a problem.

Believe it or not, that ugly/greasy shock is AFTER cleaning it several times with engine degreaser! YUK!
The shock will be changed out most likely.

Some before pictures and during the destruction/restification pic's...

Eric

750cafe · « **Reply #19322 on:** February 22, 2015, 07:23:07 PM »

Something happened today. A bunch of parts came up missing...

Eric

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #19323 on:** February 22, 2015, 07:37:23 PM »

Pity you aren't closer Eric, I have a frame you'd like...

edwardmorris · « **Reply #19324 on:** February 22, 2015, 08:28:15 PM »

Split the K3 open!

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