Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3207286 times)

mjstone · « **Reply #8950 on:** January 19, 2012, 05:11:46 PM »

Rode to work this morning. 22F with a wind chill of 10F. Light snow was suppose to start later in the morning and I figured that I would be home before that. Not! The snow started about halfway threw my run. The roads where beginning to get white before I headed home, but made it without incident.

It got colder as the day progressed, but the snow stopped. Rode to work this afternoon. Was quite windy and cold. Supposed to get down to 8F tonight. Cold ride for the morning! 3 to 5 inches of snow tomorrow night.

MJ

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #8951 on:** January 19, 2012, 10:10:40 PM »

Quote from: fire113 on January 18, 2012, 02:07:58 PM

Quote from: Greggo on January 17, 2012, 03:21:52 PM
That the one from Thailand? How's the quality? I have the same VDO gauge for the pressure.

Hi Greggo,

...nope! it isn't from Thailand it is from Taiwan and the quality is good.
I checked the temp with a digital equipment and it is 100% correct, I could not find any mark for the oil level but that is no problem, I have a good laser @work
Would like to check the VDO gauge @the weekend and how the temp gauge/dip stick will fit too.

Have a good one...Georg

G'Day Georg, I've been using one of those EBay thermometer dipsticks for around a year now, and it works great. Cheers, Terry.

mjstone · « **Reply #8952 on:** January 20, 2012, 05:08:51 AM »

Oops! I guess i got that temp wrong for this morning. How about 2F for the ride in and 1F on the way back home.

Even tho I had my good gloves on, my fingers got a bit cold.

They have downgraded the amount of snow we are suppose to get tonight to 1 to 2 inches.

My Tach is now making noise at about 3k and takes off toward 7k without help from the engine. Hope its just the cold and will be back to normal when things warm up a bit.

MJ

70CB750 · « **Reply #8953 on:** January 20, 2012, 05:34:00 AM »

Grinder will do.

fire113 · « **Reply #8954 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:08:22 AM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 19, 2012, 10:10:40 PM

G'Day Georg, I've been using one of those EBay thermometer dipsticks for around a year now, and it works great. Cheers, Terry.

HI Terry,

...ok! sounds good, wasn't sure if it still will work correct after using it a longer time.
Look what came here today

now I can go on with K0 No. 2

Have a good one...Georg

steam-powered man · « **Reply #8955 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:19:07 AM »

finished cleaning the cyl and head fins yesterday, now working on cleaning the cases. using scotchbite pads followed with fine steel wool. the valve cover/valve adj caps came out real nice. the cyl fins have a nice, soft finish w/no shine. have removed the white oxidation and loose engine paint from the cases, and changed direction on the finish. was going to hit the cases w/duplicolor silver but will leave 'em buffed and no paint. i like the look, not overly done.

as a bonus it should run a little cooler now, with all the goop and bugs gone from the passages between the cylinders.

fire113 · « **Reply #8956 on:** January 20, 2012, 08:46:40 AM »

...cleaned them from dirt and dust, can't wait to see them polished

thrutheframe · « **Reply #8957 on:** January 20, 2012, 12:28:34 PM »

Pulled off the cam cover on my CB650 to fix the top end oil leak.

K5owner · « **Reply #8958 on:** January 20, 2012, 02:25:11 PM »

Looks pretty clean!

mjstone · « **Reply #8959 on:** January 20, 2012, 05:33:12 PM »

Managed to get the afternoon ride to work in. Just started to snow when I headed home.

Since it warmed up a little this afternoon, my Tach started working properly.

Suppose to get anywhere from 1 to 5 inches of snow tonight. I don't think I'm going to be riding the Honda to Kalamazoo tomorrow to pickup my exhaust from SeanBarney41.

MJ

Tews19 · « **Reply #8960 on:** January 20, 2012, 06:28:56 PM »

MJ, curious as to how long you have had your bike and how many miles it has on it? Be safe and take care when the weather to rough. Remember that you can take a bus when the weather is to bad or take a car....

mjstone · « **Reply #8961 on:** January 20, 2012, 06:49:14 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on January 20, 2012, 06:28:56 PM

MJ, curious as to how long you have had your bike and how many miles it has on it? Be safe and take care when the weather to rough. Remember that you can take a bus when the weather is to bad or take a car....

I've had my bike since the Summer of 2010, it was my father in law's bike. Got it up and running by the end of August 2010. Currently it is coming up on 45K, had 34K on it when I got it.

As for the bus, well its what I do! I drive a school bus. But when the slippery stuff is on the road, I break out my CJ-7. Always ride/drive safe, its my job! I transport a priceless cargo.

MJ

fire113 · « **Reply #8962 on:** January 21, 2012, 02:16:23 AM »

...scored @ebay

maduncle · « **Reply #8963 on:** January 21, 2012, 02:54:35 AM »

Picked it up from Terry's place - with four new 130 main jest in it.

Rode it home and loved the ride, running so well now.

Took it to the park and took some photos.

Then did this...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=330675077836#ht_1350wt_1262

Greggo · « **Reply #8964 on:** January 21, 2012, 07:31:04 PM »

Drilled 1/4" holes in an air box for the 750, and bought an ATP turbo CB550 from Carpy!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250974176158?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_7223wt_1189

mickey6 · « **Reply #8965 on:** January 21, 2012, 08:17:31 PM »

Traded the remaining bits of my 76 cb750f I was parting out for a 1950 gmc pickup

.

CycleRanger · « **Reply #8966 on:** January 21, 2012, 08:48:48 PM »

Quote from: Greggo on January 21, 2012, 07:31:04 PM

Drilled 1/4" holes in an air box for the 750, and bought an ATP turbo CB550 from Carpy!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250974176158?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_7223wt_1189

Mighty expensive wall hanger.
Otoh, it it's a cheap start to a turbo 550!

Greggo · « **Reply #8967 on:** January 21, 2012, 09:14:34 PM »

Quote from: CycleRanger on January 21, 2012, 08:48:48 PM

Quote from: Greggo on January 21, 2012, 07:31:04 PM
Drilled 1/4" holes in an air box for the 750, and bought an ATP turbo CB550 from Carpy!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250974176158?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_7223wt_1189

Mighty expensive wall hanger.
Otoh, it it's a cheap start to a turbo 550!

maduncle · « **Reply #8968 on:** January 22, 2012, 01:54:09 AM »

Quote from: mickey6 on January 21, 2012, 08:17:31 PM

Traded the remaining bits of my 76 cb750f I was parting out for a 1950 gmc pickup .

If only there was a 1950 GMC pick up in Australia - I would trade my whole bike for it!

spammasher · « **Reply #8969 on:** January 22, 2012, 04:41:25 AM »

Well i polished my bike but i did a bit of work on my sons 73 CB500. I took the back wheel off to get a slight wobble taken out of it, i drained the tank and carbies as the fuel was a bit stale from not being ridden that much, lubricated a few things and checked the plugs. It goes like a rocket and sounds awesome but is out of registration at the moment.

ekpent · « **Reply #8970 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:16:26 AM »

Very nice, quality looking machines Spammasher. Sure you two would make a great look rolling down the road together. How old is your Son,he is a lucky fellow. My Son is 21 now and has been riding a 750 and a 900F with me since 18.

mickey6 · « **Reply #8971 on:** January 22, 2012, 05:47:03 AM »

Quote from: maduncle on January 22, 2012, 01:54:09 AM

Quote from: mickey6 on January 21, 2012, 08:17:31 PM
Traded the remaining bits of my 76 cb750f I was parting out for a 1950 gmc pickup .

If only there was a 1950 GMC pick up in Australia - I would trade my whole bike for it!

Oh boy then you'd probably like my '53 Plymouth

fastbroshi · « **Reply #8972 on:** January 22, 2012, 06:23:24 AM »

Quote from: spammasher on January 22, 2012, 04:41:25 AM

Well i polished my bike but i did a bit of work on my sons 73 CB500. I took the back wheel off to get a slight wobble taken out of it, i drained the tank and carbies as the fuel was a bit stale from not being ridden that much, lubricated a few things and checked the plugs. It goes like a rocket and sounds awesome but is out of registration at the moment.

I haven't seen anything on the purple bike - what color is that? I like it. Greggo, that's a good buy on the turbo bike, definitely worth it if you end up parting it out. **COUGH***WHEELS*COUGH***

Stev-o · « **Reply #8973 on:** January 22, 2012, 08:06:35 AM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on January 22, 2012, 06:23:24 AM

Quote from: spammasher on January 22, 2012, 04:41:25 AM

Greggo, that's a good buy on the turbo bike, definitely worth it if you end up parting it out. **COUGH***WHEELS*COUGH***

Greggo - please do not part that bike out, it is way too cool!

Picasoo · « **Reply #8974 on:** January 22, 2012, 10:14:38 AM »

Finish the clutch, carbs and trotlle... oil pipes remain

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