Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3208280 times)

Greggo · « **Reply #8175 on:** November 08, 2011, 10:04:04 AM »

Dyna coils and carb work on the 750. Rode the CA95 around the parking lot after spending 5 minutes getting her started. Cleaned up the lester wheels too.

motocyconomad · « **Reply #8176 on:** November 08, 2011, 10:50:36 AM »

surrenderd it to be worked on while I work on the others
it was getting to me and i feared i would stab the tank light it on fire and kick it over

Brown Bomber · « **Reply #8177 on:** November 08, 2011, 12:43:41 PM »

Quote from: FrankenFrankenstuff on November 08, 2011, 09:35:44 AM

everyday I see this thread come up in my "replies" and everyday I think "your mother". Dont know why.

Thanks, now every time I see this thread come up in my replies, I'll think "Your mother".

If your mother is hot, put picture of her in the Babe thread and all will be forgiven.

Cqyqte · « **Reply #8178 on:** November 08, 2011, 02:06:37 PM »

Started to fab a seat pan

Hush · « **Reply #8179 on:** November 08, 2011, 08:53:31 PM »

Bought some oil to replace the invisible stuff that disapeared from my sump, registered "Blondie" for the GZ tour of NewZealand, now when I get pulled up for carting a dangerous animal around NZ at least I won't get a ticket for no reg!

Dimitri13 · « **Reply #8180 on:** November 08, 2011, 11:20:28 PM »

Took apart the carbs to check for fuel interruptions and a quick cleaning. Turns out I forgot to put in a slow jet in carb #1 the last time I had them apart. That would probably explain some of the carb issues ;3

strynboen · « **Reply #8181 on:** November 09, 2011, 04:15:39 AM »

Quote from: Cqyqte on November 08, 2011, 02:06:37 PM

Started to fab a seat pan

dont use galvanised plate..its a hell to weld..and toxid smoke kills your appetite---scheise for more days..

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #8182 on:** November 09, 2011, 04:25:07 AM »

Quote from: MCRider on November 08, 2011, 08:41:25 AM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on November 07, 2011, 07:16:04 PM
Quote from: Tree on November 07, 2011, 03:55:30 PM
Replaced my old stock shocks with some new ones from Ikon. . They measure the same length when the bike in on the center stand (13 inches), but the bike feels like it is higher now; they must not compress as much. Much firmer ride and not as bouncy.

At last, someone actually replacing the craptapulous OEM shocks with a DECENT set of shocks. Not Redwings, not YSS, not Old Bike Barn specials, but REAL shocks that actually work! Well done mate, I don't know you personally, but I know that you are an intelligent man. Enjoy those excellent Aussie shocks! (no bias here, I like Hagons too, but Ikons, with their adjustable damping, are better.............) Cheers, Terry.
I thought YSS was supposed to be a decent shock? comments?
http://www.yssusa.com/series-g.html

I've only had the "Bravo" series Ron, but they're rubbish. The springs are way too hard (and i weigh twice as much as you) and when I pulled a pair apart I found that the damping was markedly different, so poor (if any) quality control. I bought two sets (a member here was able to buy them for 50 bucks a pair from the Australian distributor who was unloading his stocks of YSS due to the myriad of warranty claims he'd received) so I removed the springs from all 4 pairs and matched the damping as best as I was able, but they were horrible. Made in Taiwan, and typical Taiwanese quality.............

MCRider · « **Reply #8183 on:** November 09, 2011, 06:38:30 AM »

Terry: Thanks. I'm not in the market now, but I'll keep that in mind.

tango911 · « **Reply #8184 on:** November 09, 2011, 08:26:29 AM »

pulled the 74 engine out of my 72, to put the 72 engine back in. pulled the swing arm to replace bushings.

Tintop · « **Reply #8185 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:41:43 PM »

MCRider, I have the 2nd from top (no external cannister) YSS's, and am happy with the quality. They came with threaded preload / rebound adjust / & 10mm of additional length adjustment. I will say that the springs are a touch stiff for me, but @ 130lb even my Interceptor springs are stiff at full soft.

Quote from: Terry in Australia on November 09, 2011, 04:25:07 AM

Quote from: MCRider on November 08, 2011, 08:41:25 AM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on November 07, 2011, 07:16:04 PM
Quote from: Tree on November 07, 2011, 03:55:30 PM
Replaced my old stock shocks with some new ones from Ikon. . They measure the same length when the bike in on the center stand (13 inches), but the bike feels like it is higher now; they must not compress as much. Much firmer ride and not as bouncy.

At last, someone actually replacing the craptapulous OEM shocks with a DECENT set of shocks. Not Redwings, not YSS, not Old Bike Barn specials, but REAL shocks that actually work! Well done mate, I don't know you personally, but I know that you are an intelligent man. Enjoy those excellent Aussie shocks! (no bias here, I like Hagons too, but Ikons, with their adjustable damping, are better.............) Cheers, Terry.
I thought YSS was supposed to be a decent shock? comments?
http://www.yssusa.com/series-g.html

I've only had the "Bravo" series Ron, but they're rubbish. The springs are way too hard (and i weigh twice as much as you) and when I pulled a pair apart I found that the damping was markedly different, so poor (if any) quality control. I bought two sets (a member here was able to buy them for 50 bucks a pair from the Australian distributor who was unloading his stocks of YSS due to the myriad of warranty claims he'd received) so I removed the springs from all 4 pairs and matched the damping as best as I was able, but they were horrible. Made in Taiwan, and typical Taiwanese quality.............

Quote from: MCRider on November 09, 2011, 06:38:30 AM

Terry: Thanks. I'm not in the market now, but I'll keep that in mind.

MCRider · « **Reply #8186 on:** November 09, 2011, 02:52:48 PM »

Thanks TinTop, I'll keep that in mind too!

scunny · « **Reply #8187 on:** November 09, 2011, 03:35:53 PM »

bikey has been playing up in the starting stakes, no kicker so pulled apart the solenoid to clean everything up. I should be riding not wrenching, damn.

Radam · « **Reply #8188 on:** November 09, 2011, 04:04:15 PM »

Swapped the coils and timed it. It's just about time to see me cry. I think my super sport is about to go up for sale.

My wife says I can only have one bike (for now), and we both like my r75/6 better. Please don't hurt me.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #8189 on:** November 09, 2011, 04:12:48 PM »

Installed these:

Got two more for the rear.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #8190 on:** November 09, 2011, 06:40:01 PM »

The BMW may not be doing it now either, but just wait til it does. The parts are at least twice as much. I shudder to think of the multiple for newer Bimmers.

Roach Carver · « **Reply #8191 on:** November 09, 2011, 07:06:49 PM »

I pay no more for used bmw parts than i do for good cb parts.

Grnrngr · « **Reply #8192 on:** November 09, 2011, 11:01:07 PM »

Got my super sweet limited "ribbed" edition frankensidecovers today. Thanks Joe!!
Don't tell my bike...they're for Christmas...

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #8193 on:** November 09, 2011, 11:25:13 PM »

Quote from: Radam on November 09, 2011, 04:04:15 PM

Swapped the coils and timed it. It's just about time to see me cry. I think my super sport is about to go up for sale. My wife says I can only have one bike (for now), and we both like my r75/6 better. Please don't hurt me.

Well no kudos to your "ball and chain" mate, but I'd much rather have an R75 than an "F", so no biggie. Post a pic of that Boomer, I missed out on a mint R75/6 for only 2 grand 2 Christmas' ago, (but I did buy a nice Laverda from the same guy that I resold for a 5 thousand buck profit) and I really want another one! Oh, and Motobins in England have got any part you'll ever need, OEM or aftermarket, for less than you currently pay for new Honda parts! Cheers, Terry.