Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3340588 times)

Cevan · « **Reply #33250 on:** January 18, 2025, 03:19:32 PM »

Painted the engine. Now I just have to put it back together.

Ozzybud · « **Reply #33251 on:** January 18, 2025, 03:42:57 PM »

I finished freshening up the hubs and re-spoking the CB350F today. Most everything on this bike is super clean. The spokes were the worst part. Not much corrosion anywhere
Except inside the tank which I'll be treating this week

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Magpie · « **Reply #33252 on:** January 18, 2025, 05:08:24 PM »

Finished getting the CB1100F exhaust system ready to install.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #33253 on:** January 18, 2025, 07:52:41 PM »

Quote from: Magpie on January 18, 2025, 05:08:24 PM

Finished getting the CB1100F exhaust system ready to install.

Did you spray it ?
Looks good.

Magpie · « **Reply #33254 on:** January 19, 2025, 12:43:36 AM »

Yes, VHT flat black header paint and a coat of VHT clear satin header paint. Cliff.

dave500 · « **Reply #33255 on:** January 19, 2025, 01:45:31 AM »

let us know how that vht paint holds up?few years ago i used that vht heat paint even with the special primer,it lasted bout 3 months before it peeled exposing the primer etc and wernt cheap all up,i sanded it back again and used cheap arse white knight brand pot belly stove black and its holding up well after years and years.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #33256 on:** January 19, 2025, 06:41:52 AM »

Looks great, yes, it will be interesting to see what happens when heated.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #33257 on:** January 19, 2025, 09:18:40 AM »

Quote from: dave500 on January 19, 2025, 01:45:31 AM

let us know how that vht paint holds up?few years ago i used that vht heat paint even with the special primer,it lasted bout 3 months before it peeled exposing the primer etc and wernt cheap all up,i sanded it back again and used cheap arse white knight brand pot belly stove black and its holding up well after years and years.

I've searched for Gloss 'Chrome'/Silver.. and Gloss Black heat paint for exhaust that will stay-put;I never found it.

HondaMan · « **Reply #33258 on:** January 20, 2025, 08:20:04 PM »

I took an electric heater out to the garage to keep my old friend a little warmer: it hasn't been run in a month! I think it might be getting jealous of the 550 that's out there getting so much attention lately?

UAMedic2025 · « **Reply #33259 on:** January 25, 2025, 08:02:26 PM »

Polished some pieces on the 65 s90 project I got recently . Struggling to find a rear mud guard and stay bracket though. If anyone has parts for these that they would like to see get used let me know . I just got home from 30 months in ukraine trying to decompress a bit . Trying to finish this project and get few rides in before I head back for few months more . Love the forum you all seem wonderful and filled with knowledge . Cheers from South Carolina

RAFster122s · « **Reply #33260 on:** January 25, 2025, 10:59:11 PM »

Might be able to find a set looking on eBay international sites, the bikes lived on internationally for several years after they were no longer offered in the US and Canada. Indonesia and Thailand sellers sometimes have them. I was lucky enough to ask a seller I was acquiring some other things from several years ago and he sourced me a good set of brackets and a lightly used rear mudflap. The S90 group might be a good place to ask for leads. They are formerly a Yahoo Group and now use io groups if memory serves me correctly.
Need shots from lower perspective to capture the bike from a better vantage to appreciate it more. A step and one half to the right and 2-2.5 foot (3/4M) lower angle would do nicely...

newday777 · « **Reply #33261 on:** January 26, 2025, 03:15:29 AM »

Quote from: UAMedic2025 on January 25, 2025, 08:02:26 PM

Polished some pieces on the 65 s90 project I got recently . Struggling to find a rear mud guard and stay bracket though. If anyone has parts for these that they would like to see get used let me know . I just got home from 30 months in ukraine trying to decompress a bit . Trying to finish this project and get few rides in before I head back for few months more . Love the forum you all seem wonderful and filled with knowledge . Cheers from South Carolina

Do you have pictures of the parts and part numbers 🤔

grcamna2 · « **Reply #33262 on:** January 26, 2025, 09:52:48 AM »

Quote from: UAMedic2025 on January 25, 2025, 08:02:26 PM

Polished some pieces on the 65 s90 project I got recently . Struggling to find a rear mud guard and stay bracket though. If anyone has parts for these that they would like to see get used let me know . I just got home from 30 months in ukraine trying to decompress a bit . Trying to finish this project and get few rides in before I head back for few months more . Love the forum you all seem wonderful and filled with knowledge . Cheers from South Carolina

Welcome to the forum and thank You for your service.

Stev-o · « **Reply #33263 on:** January 27, 2025, 09:28:03 AM »

Quote from: UAMedic2025 on January 25, 2025, 08:02:26 PM

I just got home from 30 months in ukraine trying to decompress a bit .

Wow...cannot imagine what you saw over there, I'm sure it was horrific.
Will not get political on this forum but was happy to hear that Putin is ready to talk.

eBay or Marketplace may be your best place to source parts...

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=1965+honda+S90+rear+fender&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2505460.m570.l1313

BallAquatics · « **Reply #33264 on:** January 28, 2025, 07:07:58 AM »

Gave the '74 550 the once over... checked the tire pressure, oil, brakes, fuel, etc. Forecast is calling for 47F on Thursday, it's going to feel like t-shirt weather after the last three weeks! Looks promising for the first ride of 2025.

pickleknuckles · « **Reply #33265 on:** January 29, 2025, 03:35:04 AM »

Quote from: M 750K6 on February 06, 2024, 02:48:03 PM

Quote from: pickleknuckles on February 06, 2024, 05:34:06 AM
Started my K4 750 for the first time since 2001. Fired right up once the carbs got fuel, and idled almost perfect w minimal adjustment till I cut it off.
Amazing. Was it put into storage carefully? E.g. fuel drained, fresh oil, etc., or just parked up?

Uh, not exactly either scenario. Haha. Had a car make a U-turn in front of me and I hit at 45mph. The tank ruptured and stator cover cracked open, so a lot of the fluids drained on their own. I did however drain the carbs before pushing what was left into a garage where it sat covered.

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Ozzybud · « **Reply #33266 on:** January 29, 2025, 11:19:06 AM »

Finished detailing engine and re-finishing engine cases.(clutch,stator and chain cover.
Sand sand sand/polish/clearcoat

Ozzybud · « **Reply #33267 on:** January 31, 2025, 10:35:06 AM »

I finished restoring the gauges on the CB350F. They looked fair to start with but there was a lot of smudges and streaking on the inside of the glass. And if I was in there I might as well re-face them.
Last picture is of the jig I use to operate on them.

BallAquatics · « **Reply #33268 on:** January 31, 2025, 11:05:03 AM »

Found a 2 foot length of 1/2 inch wooden dowel rod and loosed up a sticking float. Starting the bike usually does the trick, but this one was being stubborn after sitting for several months.

fire113 · « **Reply #33269 on:** February 28, 2025, 06:14:09 AM »

...parts got a fresh paint job

fire113 · « **Reply #33270 on:** February 28, 2025, 06:21:03 AM »

...installed back the tool tray

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #33271 on:** March 03, 2025, 12:56:21 PM »

New front tire for the K1. Rear is next.

TideWater2 · « **Reply #33272 on:** March 03, 2025, 02:06:33 PM »

Got her sister done and ready for the road. New tires, new front brake and fresh tune up.

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #33273 on:** March 03, 2025, 04:23:48 PM »

Quote from: TideWater2 on March 03, 2025, 02:06:33 PM

Got her sister done and ready for the road. New tires, new front brake and fresh tune up.

Nice! My favourite ride. You have two K1?

TideWater2 · « **Reply #33274 on:** March 03, 2025, 05:07:46 PM »

BenelliSEI,

Yes, I have two now. The one on the left or front is the new addition. It had been restored in 2009, at that time they put on a brand new set of HM300s, they do have the EPA stamp on the inside. I have finished it out with a complete NOS body and NOS seat, so its pretty much a NOS bike. I'm pretty sure the shocks were from Honda parts and put on at the same time the new HM300 exhaust. According to the titles and paperwork, there was 1.5 miles put on the bike since the 2009 restore.

The other one is very original, paint, seat and HM300s. I did have the seat foam replaced recently.

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