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Offline JetgreenK1

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19750 on: May 05, 2015, 09:39:29 PM »
Found an old seized front brake. Hooked up a grease zirt to the hydraulic line and pumped out the piston. Piston was in great shape! Too bad the bleeder valve threads were torn up (had to fill it with epoxy so I could pump out the piston). Now I can finish my front brake! Yeah buddy!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19751 on: May 05, 2015, 09:53:53 PM »
Finally got my 2-3 timing spot on. Thanks again, evanphi!  Installed Uni foam filter in stock airbox, set air screws. Too late to sync carbs, so will do that this weekend. Took a couple pics close to dark. The 'ol girl looks way better in this light.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19752 on: May 05, 2015, 10:25:46 PM »
^nice looking 550 JV...Larry
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19753 on: May 06, 2015, 04:59:54 AM »
Quote from: joeyvans on May 05, 2015, 09:53:53 PM
Finally got my 2-3 timing spot on. Thanks again, evanphi!  Installed Uni foam filter in stock airbox, set air screws. Too late to sync carbs, so will do that this weekend. Took a couple pics close to dark. The 'ol girl looks way better in this light.

Kyle

Glad it worked out! ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19754 on: May 06, 2015, 05:00:45 AM »
Quote from: eigenvector on May 05, 2015, 07:42:09 PM
Quote from: evanphi on May 05, 2015, 06:57:48 AM


New tire on and re-installed. Turns are much more confident now!

That's a nice tire evanphi, what is it?

The D402's that are on mine don't give you much other than they are round.

Bridgestone Spitfire. I have a 17" rear rim... 130/90-17 is the size I used. They are dual-compound (harder in the center) sport-touring type. That's what was on there before, and after who knows how many years, had become quite squared off.
« Last Edit: May 06, 2015, 05:02:30 AM by evanphi »
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1975 CB750K "Rhonda"
Delkevic Stainless 4-1 Header, Cone Engineering 18" Quiet Core Reverse Cone, K&N Filter in Drilled Airbox
K5 Crankcase/Frame, K4 Head and Cylinders, K1 Carbs (42;120;1 Turn)

She's a mix-matched (former) basket case, but she's mine.

CB750 Shop Manual (all years), searchable text PDF
Calculating the correct input circumference for digital speedometers connected to the original speedometer drive

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19755 on: May 06, 2015, 06:25:27 PM »
Did 30 miles on my 605 build.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19756 on: May 07, 2015, 01:21:37 AM »
Looked at the bike, checked the oil level and thinking that I could do an oil change this weekend
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19757 on: May 07, 2015, 08:44:28 AM »
Got my self-designed rearset/passenger brackets ready for paint!

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19758 on: May 07, 2015, 10:10:44 AM »
nice bracket!
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1975 CB750K "Rhonda"
Delkevic Stainless 4-1 Header, Cone Engineering 18" Quiet Core Reverse Cone, K&N Filter in Drilled Airbox
K5 Crankcase/Frame, K4 Head and Cylinders, K1 Carbs (42;120;1 Turn)

She's a mix-matched (former) basket case, but she's mine.

CB750 Shop Manual (all years), searchable text PDF
Calculating the correct input circumference for digital speedometers connected to the original speedometer drive

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19759 on: May 07, 2015, 10:43:40 AM »
Very nice bracket indeed! Love the CB750 detail!

I've made a small spraybooth today and painted my frame, swing arm, exhaust, headlight and triple. A few smalls will get done this weekend!



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1981 Honda MT 50cc - Torn apart, put back together and got run down on..
1994 Derby Senda R 50cc - Fell apart
2001 Derby Senda R 50cc - 13/45 changed to 15/70, hit 90 kph in under 150 meters! Undriveable fun!
1987 Suzuki GN250 - Sold
Current bikes
1977 Honda CB750 F1 - F2 engine, '05 ZX6R front end and wheels, '04 ZX6R shortened swing arm converted to twin shock. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=133411.0
1987 Honda XR600 Supermoto conversion. CR250 forks and triple. SM wheels, discs front and back. Rebuilt engine. Loudest exhaust in the world: Leovinci X3

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19760 on: May 07, 2015, 02:13:49 PM »
That rear loop on the frame is on point. Looks great!
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Offline InAquaVeritas

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19761 on: May 07, 2015, 04:05:21 PM »

Quote from: mkoski on May 07, 2015, 02:13:49 PM
That rear loop on the frame is on point. Looks great!

Thanks!


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Past "bikes" ;)
1981 Honda MT 50cc - Torn apart, put back together and got run down on..
1994 Derby Senda R 50cc - Fell apart
2001 Derby Senda R 50cc - 13/45 changed to 15/70, hit 90 kph in under 150 meters! Undriveable fun!
1987 Suzuki GN250 - Sold
Current bikes
1977 Honda CB750 F1 - F2 engine, '05 ZX6R front end and wheels, '04 ZX6R shortened swing arm converted to twin shock. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=133411.0
1987 Honda XR600 Supermoto conversion. CR250 forks and triple. SM wheels, discs front and back. Rebuilt engine. Loudest exhaust in the world: Leovinci X3

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19762 on: May 08, 2015, 10:55:39 AM »
Mounted later euro handle bar, my old recessed ignition and my old dented single cut fender.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19763 on: May 08, 2015, 11:12:48 AM »
Went on my first ride this year. I made a new seat cover this winter, I have a few clutch and rough idle issues to work out and it's dirty as heck.
But riding season is here in SE Idaho and I'm giddy as a little kid!  ;)



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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19764 on: May 08, 2015, 01:14:50 PM »
Currently stranded with a dead battery... Yayyyyy
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1975 CB750K "Rhonda"
Delkevic Stainless 4-1 Header, Cone Engineering 18" Quiet Core Reverse Cone, K&N Filter in Drilled Airbox
K5 Crankcase/Frame, K4 Head and Cylinders, K1 Carbs (42;120;1 Turn)

She's a mix-matched (former) basket case, but she's mine.

CB750 Shop Manual (all years), searchable text PDF
Calculating the correct input circumference for digital speedometers connected to the original speedometer drive

Offline mkoski

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19765 on: May 08, 2015, 01:29:47 PM »
Isn't that why we buy these kickstart bikes?  ;)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19766 on: May 08, 2015, 01:40:06 PM »
Quote from: mkoski on May 08, 2015, 01:29:47 PM
Isn't that why we buy these kickstart bikes?  ;)

Yes for a WEAK battery... but it is now completely kaput.
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--Evan

1975 CB750K "Rhonda"
Delkevic Stainless 4-1 Header, Cone Engineering 18" Quiet Core Reverse Cone, K&N Filter in Drilled Airbox
K5 Crankcase/Frame, K4 Head and Cylinders, K1 Carbs (42;120;1 Turn)

She's a mix-matched (former) basket case, but she's mine.

CB750 Shop Manual (all years), searchable text PDF
Calculating the correct input circumference for digital speedometers connected to the original speedometer drive

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What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19767 on: May 08, 2015, 06:29:30 PM »
I pushed mine out of my basement, fired hrr up, rode it up the I95 towards I695 route one, did about 70 miles, top speed about 65mph barely broke a sweat
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19768 on: May 08, 2015, 08:10:04 PM »
Cut my shift and brake lever so I can weld them to my rear sets. I shortened the brake lever and then I had to bend the kickstarter because it didn't clear my brake lever.
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New soft luggage for trip to Dolomites/Alps tomorrow!
« Reply #19769 on: May 09, 2015, 09:11:42 AM »
Put on new magnetic tank bag from Oxford (expanded to 40 liters) and tail bag from Bags Connection (expanded to 38 liters). I bought them just a few days ago, but I let you know how they hold up after the trip. Luggage is never pretty, but I use my bikes for long trips only now, so...I do have hard luggage too, but it will only work if I relocate the rear signals to a German-specs tail-light bracket. I have done this before for my Africa trip, and will do so again when going to Spain and Portugal later this year. The challenge for this old man is to swing the right leg over the bike. Weird, never was a problem 30, 40 years ago.

Tank Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9OBQqsweQ
Rear Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPgD50_-78U



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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19770 on: May 09, 2015, 04:32:21 PM »
Quote from: Wobbly on May 09, 2015, 09:11:42 AM
Put on new magnetic tank bag from Oxford (expanded to 40 liters) and tail bag from Bags Connection (expanded to 38 liters). I bought them just a few days ago, but I let you know how they hold up after the trip. Luggage is never pretty, but I use my bikes for long trips only now, so...I do have hard luggage too, but it will only work if I relocate the rear signals to a German-specs tail-light bracket. I have done this before for my Africa trip, and will do so again when going to Spain and Portugal later this year. The challenge for this old man is to swing the right leg over the bike. Weird, never was a problem 30, 40 years ago.

Tank Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9OBQqsweQ
Rear Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPgD50_-78U





All I can say is........wow..!!!!!!!!

Wish I were  still in Germany and able to ride on trips like that.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19771 on: May 09, 2015, 05:40:18 PM »
Got my tank and oil tank back from a friend who put an amazing drawing on it.






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Past "bikes" ;)
1981 Honda MT 50cc - Torn apart, put back together and got run down on..
1994 Derby Senda R 50cc - Fell apart
2001 Derby Senda R 50cc - 13/45 changed to 15/70, hit 90 kph in under 150 meters! Undriveable fun!
1987 Suzuki GN250 - Sold
Current bikes
1977 Honda CB750 F1 - F2 engine, '05 ZX6R front end and wheels, '04 ZX6R shortened swing arm converted to twin shock. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=133411.0
1987 Honda XR600 Supermoto conversion. CR250 forks and triple. SM wheels, discs front and back. Rebuilt engine. Loudest exhaust in the world: Leovinci X3

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19772 on: May 09, 2015, 06:16:27 PM »
Niiiiiiice!
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1975 CB750K "Rhonda"
Delkevic Stainless 4-1 Header, Cone Engineering 18" Quiet Core Reverse Cone, K&N Filter in Drilled Airbox
K5 Crankcase/Frame, K4 Head and Cylinders, K1 Carbs (42;120;1 Turn)

She's a mix-matched (former) basket case, but she's mine.

CB750 Shop Manual (all years), searchable text PDF
Calculating the correct input circumference for digital speedometers connected to the original speedometer drive

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19773 on: May 09, 2015, 06:38:58 PM »
My deep sump is on its way from Europe... 8)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19774 on: May 09, 2015, 06:51:31 PM »
Damn! That tank is awesome!!!!
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