Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3208533 times)

tanman855 · « **Reply #7925 on:** October 13, 2011, 07:18:27 PM »

I did a re-jet because it's so dang cold!

deebz · « **Reply #7926 on:** October 13, 2011, 09:20:08 PM »

I took a 2003 honda 919 hornet home from the bike shop today, gave her a new home.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #7927 on:** October 13, 2011, 09:20:57 PM »

OOOoooohhhh it's beautiful!

Flying J · « **Reply #7928 on:** October 13, 2011, 10:52:54 PM »

Split the cases on my CB550. Its a bit intimidating.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #7929 on:** October 13, 2011, 11:37:24 PM »

Quote from: ffJMoore on October 13, 2011, 10:52:54 PM

Split the cases on my CB550. Its a bit intimidating.

Tell me about it. I dropped that stupid needle bearing too

dhall57 · « **Reply #7930 on:** October 14, 2011, 04:33:04 AM »

Got this Friday off

going to install new shifter shaft seal on my 750KO just a little oil seepage and will drip down on #1 pipe. Time to pull out the old impact driver and remove the side cover. These are a must have tool for working on these old Honda's.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #7931 on:** October 14, 2011, 06:50:09 AM »

Quote from: dhall57 on October 14, 2011, 04:33:04 AM

Got this Friday off going to install new shifter shaft seal on my 750KO just a little oil seepage and will drip down on #1 pipe. Time to pull out the old impact driver and remove the side cover. These are a must have tool for working on these old Honda's.

Technically you don't have to pull the cover to the change the seal, although that's how I would do it.
Don't forget to the change the cover gasket as well.

mjstone · « **Reply #7932 on:** October 14, 2011, 06:58:28 PM »

Its been wet and windy here today. After I got back to the lot from my afternoon runs another driver asked me if I'd seen my bike. No, I reply. Well its laying on its side, she says. I go out to the bike and sure enough there she lay. I had the cover on it and that must have helped the wind do its job. No damage to the bike though, just my back!

MJ

Randy · « **Reply #7933 on:** October 14, 2011, 10:46:45 PM »

New OEM clutch cable and rode to a Bob's Big Boy... man she shifts smooth now...

fire113 · « **Reply #7934 on:** October 15, 2011, 05:07:31 AM »

...mounted the licence plate and drove the first 3 miles

took the hands off at 120 km/h and the bike runs straight and holds the line

Just checking the function of the K0 hand controls that I got this week.

thrutheframe · « **Reply #7935 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:01:28 AM »

Today I moved my 750 and my secondary 360 from my storage to the shop at ones and zeroes. Since I had a buddy there to help me I measured my bike for the new brake line. 34" tip to tip, 0 deg with a 45 deg and a 10 deg banjo.

bjatwood · « **Reply #7936 on:** October 15, 2011, 10:41:24 AM »

Took a little ride on the K3 before digging into it, runs GREAT!
Started the winter fix it list.
Counter sprocket off, check.
Chain off, check.
Rear wheel off, check.
Rear sprocket off, check. (the bolts holding this sprocket on needed a breaker bar and some hammer help)
Will be respoking the rear rim, tossing around the idea of lacing a 16" Harley rim to the Honda hub for a little more meat on the back.
What do you guys think of this idea?

s36adr · « **Reply #7937 on:** October 15, 2011, 02:24:41 PM »

After hitting the socket with a piece of wood I was finally able to remove the oil filter housing, then followed the drain plug for a thorough oil and filter change. Filled up with oil but the level is just showing on the dipstick, it will be checked again tomorrow - just in case. And I always check the level next day anyway - mandatory. Then we shall take a ride - probably to the beach.

Such is life - but someone's gotta do it.

fire113 · « **Reply #7938 on:** October 15, 2011, 02:52:27 PM »

...rode the K1 ~150Km

mrjack55 · « **Reply #7939 on:** October 15, 2011, 02:56:51 PM »

Cleaned up some greasy grimy engine parts, and split the cases.

bjatwood · « **Reply #7940 on:** October 15, 2011, 03:20:45 PM »

Quote from: s36adr on October 15, 2011, 02:24:41 PM

After hitting the socket with a piece of wood I was finally able to remove the oil filter housing, then followed the drain plug for a thorough oil and filter change. Filled up with oil but the level is just showing on the dipstick, it will be checked again tomorrow - just in case. And I always check the level next day anyway - mandatory. Then we shall take a ride - probably to the beach.

Such is life - but someone's gotta do it.

Make sure to check the oil after it's warmed up.

Tews19 · « **Reply #7941 on:** October 15, 2011, 04:31:31 PM »

Did nothing with her today in regard to riding. Had friends over for the Brewer game last night which resulted into a card game till 6am. My buddy wanted to the the 550K and inquired about the history. Then saw the 550F's frame . Asked how I was able to get that like it and I explained about the site and great people here who have been a huge help.

immortal · « **Reply #7942 on:** October 15, 2011, 05:52:21 PM »

Finished assembly!!...Finally she is ready to start!

Greggo · « **Reply #7943 on:** October 15, 2011, 06:09:38 PM »

Quote from: immortal on October 15, 2011, 05:52:21 PM

Finished assembly!!...Finally she is ready to start!

NICE!

steam-powered man · « **Reply #7944 on:** October 15, 2011, 06:25:43 PM »

yessir, wow!

nice, clean, great color, and nothin' like a fatty on the rear.

Brown Bomber · « **Reply #7945 on:** October 15, 2011, 07:33:49 PM »

Quote from: immortal on October 15, 2011, 05:52:21 PM

Finished assembly!!...Finally she is ready to start!

Beautiful!

CycleRanger · « **Reply #7946 on:** October 15, 2011, 07:57:03 PM »

Installed a new Cycle X "Super Clutch Kit" and in the process stretched a 2 hour job into a half-day affair...

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=97244.0

steam-powered man · « **Reply #7947 on:** October 16, 2011, 07:59:37 AM »

installed fork seals and finished fork assy/install; installed caliper seal and finished caliper assy/install; polished front hub; found a great how-to on lacing a wheel here in FAQ

fire113 · « **Reply #7948 on:** October 16, 2011, 12:43:24 PM »

...drove the K1, was a nice sunny day but without sunshine it is getting real cold here.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #7949 on:** October 16, 2011, 01:26:13 PM »

God help me I brought home another one..

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=97317.0

Then I adjusted the clutch on the K5 and gave the new Cycle X clutch a 50-mile workout.
The new clutch kicks ass!

Also had my braking skills severely tested when the old lady in the car in front of me decided to stop at a yellow light.
Thank Honda for the mighty front disk! It kept me from finding out what she had in the trunk!

And a side note, when I restored my K5 I installed the missing buzzer just for the heck of it.
A bit of riding around convinced me that that the blinker buzzer was not one of Honda's better ideas and I was going to disconnect it soon.
However, after following a guy on a Harley signaling a left turn for 10 miles today I might reconsider keeping the buzzer. Maybe..

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