Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3210105 times)

johnny · « **Reply #6950 on:** July 21, 2011, 08:29:39 PM »

Member Godffery installed stainless steel lines (courtesy of Slingshot Cycles) and his own thinned and drilled rotors on my CB350F.

redspadelabel · « **Reply #6951 on:** July 21, 2011, 10:02:43 PM »

painted valve cover, engine, wheels and forks.

motocyconomad · « **Reply #6952 on:** July 22, 2011, 05:36:29 AM »

test rode

mjstone · « **Reply #6953 on:** July 22, 2011, 07:14:15 PM »

Gave it a bath. Don't want to offend Big G tomorrow in Detroit. Found that my right passenger peg is missing!

MJ

Rgconner · « **Reply #6954 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:04:22 PM »

Resynced the carbs... again!

Friend of mine was not convinced my first one was really good enough based on the rough idle and still persistent clatter. He asked me if I calibrated the tool first...

He explained how to do it, so I tested and calibrated all four gauges against the #2 carb, and then proceeded to sync again.

WOW, what a difference! Chain is quiet, idle smooth and steady at the fat ~1200 mark on the tach, no more surging/stalls at stops... seems to run cooler.

Yep, runs like a purring kitten on catnip!

Powerband is impressive too, I can confidently split lanes and pull out at the green.

Getting on the freeway was like punching the hyperdrive on the Millennium Falcon!

Even at 80mph, there was top end left. Twist that throttle and off she went to 90 with no hesitation. Had I had the freeway to myself, I would have tried for a tonne, no problem.

Still have a laundry list to get her into top mechanical shape: Clutch, brakes, possibly wheel bearings, and both the tach and the shifter seals need replacing. Suspension needs some work too, but it is well in spec, just not perfect.

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #6955 on:** July 22, 2011, 09:07:44 PM »

Today I finally got some more time in on the 750 K2 my dad and I are working on. A few weeks ago I soaked the airbox rubbers in the wintergreen/xylene mixture I used on the carb insulators. It worked okay but I think I needed to add a little more wintergreen oil because they don't seem to be staying as supple as the insulators.

Today I won another hard-faught battle with a master cylinder circlip. I then cleaned it along with the front caliper. Tomorrow I will put them all back together with new parts. There are about three tiny pits in the caliper piston but I think I will leave them alone and see if they cause any problems.

After checking several local places for correct 5.5mm fuel line I ended up buying some offline. It's certainly not as cheap as 1/4" or 3/16" but not having to use hose clamps or struggling to get it on or off is worth it to me.

Next on the list is to clean the petcock and reinstall one of the brass outlets that poped out. Then we should be able to start it up and see how she runs

mjstone · « **Reply #6956 on:** July 23, 2011, 04:47:30 AM »

I'm heading out right now to lube and adjust my chain. Then I'll load it up and head to Detroit to meet the Eastern Canadian Relay Team for the handoff. GZ comin' back to the States!

MJ

Greggo · « **Reply #6957 on:** July 23, 2011, 06:39:38 AM »

Swapped out the 50 amp fuse that was in there for a more suitable 15 amper.

fire113 · « **Reply #6958 on:** July 23, 2011, 12:47:45 PM »

...painted the last K0 parts.

Rg72chop · « **Reply #6959 on:** July 23, 2011, 01:08:24 PM »

Have been trying to troubleshoot my carbs everything i do it just runs rich>..

Spanner 1 · « **Reply #6960 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:05:06 PM »

Today... rode it, even tho' it was 97deg., if you can stay above 40 mph = not too hot. Figured a route with only 1 stoplight !! did 40 miles.
Yesterday, found the tiny jet 'bung'off the K8 carbs I lost the previous day on the garage floor after I swept the floor real careful !!!
Earlier this week, 'slung' the K8 motor into the rolling frame!!... this is the bike that lay in a 'ditch' for 6 or 7 years before I got it

Spanner 1 · « **Reply #6961 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:06:31 PM »

Jet bung... !! It is nice to know that the squirter post will press down and out of the carb so ya can clean the tiny opening.... just watch out for the little brass 'bung '

hoodellyhoo · « **Reply #6962 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:25:25 PM »

Finished cleaning and installing new parts in the K2 front brakes. It's nice to work on a bike with such few miles (less than 14k) that was cared for. The anodizing on the MC is still nice and dark and the paint on the caliper is in really nice shape, almost looks new.

scunny · « **Reply #6963 on:** July 23, 2011, 03:26:48 PM »

nothing. it's started to snow and I ain't going out to the garage.

okierider · « **Reply #6964 on:** July 23, 2011, 04:01:03 PM »

Snow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am envious you bastidge , quit bragging about the snow !!!!!!!!!!LOL You said that and I had a mental break down !!!!Here in good old Oklahoma its over 100 degrees fahrenheit!!!
So to get back on thread I took off my back tire and sweated , I popped the top on a Tecate and sweated , took off chain and sweated ,popped the top on a Tecate and sweated , took off the kick stand and sweated ,OK, well, ya get the point . Prepping my frame to be repainted is going slow !!!! Lots of sweating and beer drinking and a little working on the bike happening here in Okielandia !!!!! So all you picture lovers will have to wait cause I am either to sweaty or to drunk to take pics at this point!!!!!!!!!! Did I mention I am melting in Oklahoma and some dude in New Zealand is talking about snow !!!!!
Cheers Scunny ,I am gonna go have a beer in your honor ,,,ya bastidge !!!!!!!

P.S. Scunny ,I know I called ya names but could you please ,please ,please box up some of that snow and send it this way

?? Promise not to call, you names anymore if you do,

DJ_AX · « **Reply #6965 on:** July 23, 2011, 05:00:35 PM »

Gave the infamous Godzilla a ride into Hell! ..... Michigan that is.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #6966 on:** July 23, 2011, 08:31:17 PM »

Changed the oil, installed the new GP bars I got Thursday and then the new Randakk's grips. It was dark by the time I was done, so I will post some pictures tomorrow.

Rgconner · « **Reply #6967 on:** July 23, 2011, 10:18:32 PM »

Went for an early morning ride, about 160 miles on highway 16/49 and Forest Hill.

Nice spot out on the 16 where you can see for 2 or so miles in each direction. Ran it one way to make sure no cops, then turned around and opened her up...

Took a bit of tucking, but hit a ton.

Suspension felt solid, although I am not sure I will be doing it again soon until I have a better look at the swing arm bushings.

Swung by the Honda dealer to get the tach and shifter seals, found out they had the clutch plates on hand and bought em. Had the cork plates and springs waiting at home already.

Got home, took a nap and let it cool down outside and then tore down the clutch. Ye gods, there was nothing left!

My snap ring kit did not expand enough for the job, so off to Harbor Freight first thing in the morning so I can finish the job tomorrow.

Good excuse to ride the Vespa, I think it is getting a little jealous..

dragon79 · « **Reply #6968 on:** July 24, 2011, 05:04:26 AM »

put on new pirelli sport demons and installed new gold 520 oring chain and new sprockets on my 550.

dr79

Tintop · « **Reply #6969 on:** July 24, 2011, 05:17:43 AM »

Added another project to the collection, 73 500. It came in boxes, so lots of sorting to do before I decide how it will be rebuilt. No stock exhaust, but a MAC 4-1 in good condition, and lots of chromed parts (including the swing arm

).

jawntybull · « **Reply #6970 on:** July 24, 2011, 06:01:19 AM »

I pulled out the swingarm today and fixed the swingarm pivot (packed tight with dry grease due to missing grease nipple and several years sitting in the PO's garage) then took it for a 60km "test ride"

Front and back suspension now feeling great (well, they move up and down at least), engine spinning freely with no smoke up to 6k rpm. Getting ready for my first historic bike rally next Saturday - time to get the steel wool out!

thrutheframe · « **Reply #6971 on:** July 24, 2011, 08:09:28 AM »

Ordered front wheel bearings, seals and a couple of nuts and bolts I needed. Also emailed Buchanan looking for a proper stainless steel spoke kit. After the heat subsided a bit I changed the oil and replaced the rubber shock mounts behind the ignition switch. Took it for a test run later after the sun went down. Ran good but I think its time to adjust the valves and set the points and timing.

DJ_AX · « **Reply #6972 on:** July 24, 2011, 08:27:28 AM »

Rode the Hell out of it to work today.
It's still as dirty as Hell though.
Guess I'll have to wash the Hell out of it too.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #6973 on:** July 24, 2011, 08:58:50 AM »

Rode her in the Michigan leg of the SOHC4 World Relay. Clocked in 339 miles:

173 Kalamazoo to Detroit getting to the handoff
161 Detroit to Marshall escorting GZ
41 Marshal to home with GZ on board!

My longest single day total EVER!

Markcb750 · « **Reply #6974 on:** July 24, 2011, 10:58:00 AM »

Put on my rebuilt vintage KONI shocks, cleaned up the swing arm area and underneath the rear fender.

Rode it about 40 miles with Nikkisixx.

looking good on to the fork emulators.

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