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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28450 on: March 23, 2020, 01:02:38 am »
Wow!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28451 on: March 23, 2020, 01:10:44 am »
Yeah mate, these "What did you do to your (insert bike or car name) threads are the most popular on most forums and FB sites I'm on. ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28452 on: March 23, 2020, 05:13:06 am »


Terry's XLH1000 15 Oct 2019 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr


Nice!  I'm gonna have to scrounge around to find some old pics of the '74.

My grandfather had a brown '76 XLH that I'd ride from time to time... it always threw me off switching between right and left shift.  To this day (and it's been 20 years since I rode the '74) I still catch myself having to think to switch feet.  Doesn't do much good trying to toe-up the brake.
 
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28453 on: March 23, 2020, 07:24:01 am »
I spent my self isolation polishing engine covers.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28454 on: March 23, 2020, 07:47:28 am »
Wow!
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Dewd, you are a legend. What else can be said. Hope life is good for you. Long time.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28455 on: March 23, 2020, 09:16:17 am »
This thread is a build thread for many :)

I replaced the battery on my K6 yesterday.
Finally a battery that will run the starter 3 times of 10 sec without weakening.
I usually start the bike on full choke, ign off, run starter 10 sec. throttling...  Then ign on start again. Maybe more off if not started for a longer period. I prefer start on all 4 cylinders direct ;)

I have learned with my car to replace battery direct when it is weak by no reason, charged not long time ago.
Get a stop away from home  cost more than a battery. 
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Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28456 on: March 23, 2020, 02:00:09 pm »
I spent my self isolation polishing engine covers.

How much do you charge?!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28457 on: March 23, 2020, 03:21:18 pm »
Today was install new coils, dyna ignition, clean up the rats nest of wiring, check all the electrical powered stuff, and some bondo on a dent in my tank. Good Hunkering down day. Oh, and my wife scored a ton of toilet paper. Sweet!

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28458 on: March 23, 2020, 04:06:24 pm »


Terry's XLH1000 15 Oct 2019 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr


Nice!  I'm gonna have to scrounge around to find some old pics of the '74.

My grandfather had a brown '76 XLH that I'd ride from time to time... it always threw me off switching between right and left shift.  To this day (and it's been 20 years since I rode the '74) I still catch myself having to think to switch feet.  Doesn't do much good trying to toe-up the brake.
 
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Thanks Mark, I'll be spending some of my "self Isolation" replacing the crank/flywheel assembly, I love this bike, but it hasn't fired a shot in anger in many years. I managed to get a great used part to replace it, and the gasket set arrived yesterday, so I'll take a break from wicked Kawasaki's and get this old girl back on the road. ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28459 on: March 23, 2020, 09:10:59 pm »
I spent my self isolation polishing engine covers.

How much do you charge?!
A few rolls of TP?
CB750 K6-76 1005cc JMR Billet block.
CB750 K2-75 Parts assembled to a stock K2

Updates of the CB750 K6 -1976
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180468.msg2092136.html#msg2092136
The billet block build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,49438.msg1863571.html#msg1863571
CB750 K2 -1975  build thread
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,168243.msg1948381.html#msg1948381
K2 engine build thread. For a complete CB750 -75
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,180088.msg2088008.html#msg2088008
Carb jetting, a long story Mikuni TMR32
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,179479.msg2104967.html#msg2104967

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28460 on: March 23, 2020, 10:29:59 pm »
I spent my self isolation polishing engine covers.

How much do you charge?!
A few rolls of TP?

SOLD!  Where do I send my covers?

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28461 on: March 24, 2020, 01:55:45 am »
Well I had a mighty battle removing the tyres from my old Henry Abe wheels so I could get them blasted in prep for new tyres and installation on my K2 bitsa. The 16 inch rear was so bad I had to put it in the vise to break the bead, and even then I had to use a penetrant, because the tyre had corroded to the rim. Anyway, 5 batteries in my dewalt angle grinder later, it was off.

Sunday Bloody Sunday 22 Mar 2020 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

They really looked like sh1t with crusty old 1970's paint and corrosion.

Sunday Bloody Sunday 22 Mar 2020 2 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

So you could imagine my surprise after one day at the blasters, 60 buxx well spent.

Tuesday Corona stir crazy by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

I drove straight over to the tyre shop to get some new Stinko's installed. They thought they wouldn't need tubes, but discovered that the rims were porous, so new Michelin tubes were installed. I was going to put them on the bike today, but fell asleep, so I'll do it tomorrow. Why three? I couldn't decide whether I'd stick with the custom 16 inch rear look, or go back to the 18. Good thing is if I don't like one, I can quickly swap to the other. ;D

Tuesday Corona stir crazy 1 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28462 on: March 24, 2020, 05:48:04 am »
Well I had a mighty battle removing the tyres from my old Henry Abe wheels so I could get them blasted in prep for new tyres and installation on my K2 bitsa. The 16 inch rear was so bad I had to put it in the vise to break the bead, and even then I had to use a penetrant, because the tyre had corroded to the rim. Anyway, 5 batteries in my dewalt angle grinder later, it was off.

Sunday Bloody Sunday 22 Mar 2020 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

They really looked like sh1t with crusty old 1970's paint and corrosion.

Sunday Bloody Sunday 22 Mar 2020 2 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

So you could imagine my surprise after one day at the blasters, 60 buxx well spent.

Tuesday Corona stir crazy by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

I drove straight over to the tyre shop to get some new Stinko's installed. They thought they wouldn't need tubes, but discovered that the rims were porous, so new Michelin tubes were installed. I was going to put them on the bike today, but fell asleep, so I'll do it tomorrow. Why three? I couldn't decide whether I'd stick with the custom 16 inch rear look, or go back to the 18. Good thing is if I don't like one, I can quickly swap to the other. ;D

Tuesday Corona stir crazy 1 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

cool deal, like those wheels, turned out good looking.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28463 on: March 24, 2020, 05:54:19 am »
Well I had a mighty battle removing the tyres from my old Henry Abe wheels so I could get them blasted in prep for new tyres and installation on my K2 bitsa. The 16 inch rear was so bad I had to put it in the vise to break the bead, and even then I had to use a penetrant, because the tyre had corroded to the rim. Anyway, 5 batteries in my dewalt angle grinder later, it was off.

Sunday Bloody Sunday 22 Mar 2020 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

They really looked like sh1t with crusty old 1970's paint and corrosion.

Sunday Bloody Sunday 22 Mar 2020 2 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

So you could imagine my surprise after one day at the blasters, 60 buxx well spent.

Tuesday Corona stir crazy by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

I drove straight over to the tyre shop to get some new Stinko's installed. They thought they wouldn't need tubes, but discovered that the rims were porous, so new Michelin tubes were installed. I was going to put them on the bike today, but fell asleep, so I'll do it tomorrow. Why three? I couldn't decide whether I'd stick with the custom 16 inch rear look, or go back to the 18. Good thing is if I don't like one, I can quickly swap to the other. ;D

Tuesday Corona stir crazy 1 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

cool deal, like those wheels, turned out good looking.

Thanks mate, I like 'em too, I've had a couple of other sets, but a nice man in Japan made me an offer too good to refuse, but this set I'll keep. ;D
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28464 on: March 24, 2020, 08:57:46 am »
I spent my self isolation polishing engine covers.

How much do you charge?!

Good Morning Stev-o,
I never thought about it. It is tedious work. This is my first go at it. I have been sanding for days while waiting for my cylinder at the machine shop. The valve cover is the worst. I think the other covers turned out better I just ran out of patience while sanding the valve cover. I am happy overall with the final product. What do you need polished?

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28465 on: March 28, 2020, 04:03:58 pm »
Started on my spring projects. Stripped off the headlight and the turn signal/headlight bracket. I am going to fix my hasty paint job and I think I will install one of my 2 Hondaline fairings painted to match.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28466 on: March 28, 2020, 06:38:43 pm »
I almost finished rebuilding a set of vb44c carbs for a cb650sc...$100 special.  It may run tomorrow, we'll see.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28467 on: March 28, 2020, 06:54:53 pm »
Changed oil and filter. Lubed the chain. Snipped a little off each spark plug lead and reattached (melted one on the exhaust so shortened them all).
Then took it for a ride.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28468 on: March 29, 2020, 04:12:49 am »
So I decided to paint the wheels after noticing how many greasy fingerprints they had on them after the new tyres were fitted. Luckily I had etch primer and engine enamel in my garage, so it didn't take much time to get them looking nice.

Saturday ride day 28 Mar 2020 1 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

I need another front disc, so ratted around the back of my garage and found the original front wheel from my "Swamp Rat" build.

Saturday ride day 28 Mar 2020 2 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

I dumped the disc in the ultrasonic cleaner, which helped a little, but it'll need a lot more work before I can paint and install it. Oh well, I'm waiting on new rear brake shoes and new "Brembo" front pads, so plenty of time to prep them before they go on. ;D

Saturday ride day 28 Mar 2020 4 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28469 on: March 29, 2020, 04:58:34 am »
Started to ah winterize it . for the 963million year it and a lot more like it that are going to be same. It's to bad gasoline only last a month. Or I have some gas to. Well, there's alot here on this, i'm almost sure that might not believe it, but I had blast. Pretty strange, wouldn't you say, this whole time. Oh well, be cool, i'd say have fun, but that corny story the middle East have been pushing now for at least 3000 or more years, doesn't sound all that thrilling. Having all that dirt around and not riding it, ever, somehow resembles that silly story. Hanginging out in some fluffy cloud ssomewhere, and you can't jump that's probably a sin. It would have been better living in the clouds, you could just jump from anywhere anytime then get a ride back. True story.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28470 on: March 31, 2020, 04:43:43 pm »


Terry's XLH1000 15 Oct 2019 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr


Nice!  I'm gonna have to scrounge around to find some old pics of the '74.

My grandfather had a brown '76 XLH that I'd ride from time to time... it always threw me off switching between right and left shift.  To this day (and it's been 20 years since I rode the '74) I still catch myself having to think to switch feet.  Doesn't do much good trying to toe-up the brake.
 
Nice ironhead

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Thanks Mark, I'll be spending some of my "self Isolation" replacing the crank/flywheel assembly, I love this bike, but it hasn't fired a shot in anger in many years. I managed to get a great used part to replace it, and the gasket set arrived yesterday, so I'll take a break from wicked Kawasaki's and get this old girl back on the road. ;D
You're welcome sheriff,I had a 1973 sporty many years ago.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28471 on: March 31, 2020, 05:32:02 pm »
So this was the "before" pic of the disc off the ol' Swamprat wheel that's been sitting in the weather for 10 years.

Saturday ride day 28 Mar 2020 3 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

And this is how it looks now after a cleanup on the lathe with a heap of wire wheel attachments for my drill, and a coat of Rustoleum.

Monday stir crazy disc cleanup by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

When I got back from my ride yesterday, there was a box waiting for me with new EBC rear brake shoes, and Brembo disc pads, so as soon as I finish "working from home" this afternoon I'm gonna put my Henry Abe wheels back together with all the shiny new parts.

Tuesday break out ride 31 Mar 2020 6 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

Saturday ride day 28 Mar 2020 1 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr

I'd love to say I'm gonna take it for a ride too, but I need to find the source of the gearbox lockup first, which might be an "Engine out of frame experience". Oh well, despite the approaching zombie apocalypse, I'm really enjoying the whole "working from home" dealio. ;D

Tuesday break out ride 31 Mar 2020 7 by Terry Prendergast, on Flickr
I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28472 on: April 01, 2020, 06:27:29 am »
 Very nice work as usual Terry and funny pic of the survivalist at the bottom.  ;D ;D

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #28473 on: April 01, 2020, 06:45:25 am »
A little late, but had this picked up for me yesterday. I came across this nice CBX and had to scoop it up for the price. Now I wait for delivery.

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« Reply #28474 on: April 01, 2020, 07:16:14 am »
A little late, but had this picked up for me yesterday. I came across this nice CBX and had to scoop it up for the price. Now I wait for delivery.

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