Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3233104 times)

Radam · « **Reply #9675 on:** March 26, 2012, 01:49:05 PM »

I need to stop looking at this forum. It makes me miss my bikes too much.

motocyconomad · « **Reply #9676 on:** March 26, 2012, 02:59:35 PM »

hey Terry hook him up he's on your side of the world now!!

Greggo · « **Reply #9677 on:** March 26, 2012, 03:49:04 PM »

Finally rode my first 750 today!!

I fit the center stand spring today, which was a PITA, made easier by a very cool little tool we had in the shop...like a metal tube with a tapered end, you thread the rod thru the spring's end, and use the end of the rod as leverage to stretch the spring onto the clip...very cool. Also installed my finned side covers with allen head bolts. Cleaned up the motor a little bit with some KROIL, which wiped the oxidation/rust/crud right off the aluminum.

Man, this bike is WAY faster than my 500 feels...don't know what's in this motor, but it felt waaaaaay stronger than I had expected. The Corbin seat knocks the stock seats out of this universe.

The carbs haven't been synced yet, so that's why it won't idle smoothly just yet.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #9678 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:35:52 PM »

I don't beleive it.....................................I finally get the collar for the back wheel on Saturday. Change it out go for a 75 mile ride. b-u-t-ful

Git a tach in the mail, change it out, replace the starter safety switch on Sunday, go to start it to ride to work Monday morn, now the damn thing blows the main fuse....................wtf

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~FIXED~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

70CB750 · « **Reply #9679 on:** March 26, 2012, 05:55:38 PM »

Changed shoes.

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #9680 on:** March 26, 2012, 06:09:15 PM »

painted the lettering on the tires yellow...cause it cool

CB500_k2 · « **Reply #9681 on:** March 26, 2012, 06:55:58 PM »

Well I put new head gasket and o rings on my CB500. Took her our for a spin and all was well. Sadly, when the job was complete I found (4) 7mmx1 nuts and two washers left over in my parts pan. For the life of me I can not find out where they came from. My hope is that they were there when I started disassembly. Any ideas??

famoussas1 · « **Reply #9682 on:** March 26, 2012, 07:09:28 PM »

got my motopak luggage saddle bags for summer camping and they fit awesome on my 550. gonna throw some junk in em and take a spin to see how they ride on the back. can't wait to camp and ride this spring/summer.

dawdish · « **Reply #9683 on:** March 26, 2012, 08:25:52 PM »

Got my jets today, from DCC. I bumped the mains from 100 to 115, and lifted the needle from the top notch to the middle notch. Wow what a difference! Is it perfect probably not, but a great starting place. So right now I have to say the formula works well.

Some stats.
CB500, pod filters, 4 into 2 with pea shooters, elevation 5800 ft +/-

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #9684 on:** March 27, 2012, 01:11:29 AM »

Quote from: FrankenFrankenstuff on March 26, 2012, 06:09:15 PM

painted the lettering on the tires yellow...cause it cool

Pics..........................

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #9685 on:** March 27, 2012, 01:44:36 AM »

Quote from: CB500_k2 on March 26, 2012, 06:55:58 PM

Well I put new head gasket and o rings on my CB500. Took her our for a spin and all was well. Sadly, when the job was complete I found (4) 7mmx1 nuts and two washers left over in my parts pan. For the life of me I can not find out where they came from. My hope is that they were there when I started disassembly. Any ideas??

Rocker adjuster nuts?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #9686 on:** March 27, 2012, 01:46:27 AM »

Quote from: motocyconomad on March 26, 2012, 02:59:35 PM

hey Terry hook him up he's on your side of the world now!!

We're way ahead of you mate, I've got a K6 project waiting for Adam, all he's gotta do is put it back together!

MSEE · « **Reply #9687 on:** March 27, 2012, 02:22:04 AM »

Picked up a set of exhaust studs for my 550, replaced existing ones, fitted exhaust and threw in a new set of exhaust gaskets while I was there. Spent a bit if time mocking up caps I'm making to block off the inlets where I've pulled carby and manifold off.

~2hrs after work today

thrutheframe · « **Reply #9688 on:** March 27, 2012, 05:34:52 AM »

Got the 650 out yesterday and rode it around a little bit. Riding to work today, it's 34 degrees. I couldn't drive my car even if I wanted to, unless I ride the bike to the shop and get my car.

fire113 · « **Reply #9689 on:** March 27, 2012, 05:57:51 AM »

...started with the K0 fork

Tews19 · « **Reply #9690 on:** March 27, 2012, 06:52:34 AM »

Got an airbox from Stev-o in the mail for my K1! Looks really good thanks!

fire113 · « **Reply #9691 on:** March 27, 2012, 09:54:23 AM »

...finished the K0 fork but with a little problem, have to take some material off.

Radam · « **Reply #9692 on:** March 27, 2012, 02:18:25 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 27, 2012, 01:46:27 AM

Quote from: motocyconomad on March 26, 2012, 02:59:35 PM
hey Terry hook him up he's on your side of the world now!!

We're way ahead of you mate, I've got a K6 project waiting for Adam, all he's gotta do is put it back together!

Yup, and I can't wait to get it! I applied for a gardener position at the special school down the street from where I'm living. It's only 3 days a week, so it would be a great job to have while building the bike. Where should I look for a set of decent tools for a reasonable price around here? I found a set at some hardware store in Brunswick for $150 that comes with a metal tool box. It's about a 30min walk from my house though.

dawdish · « **Reply #9693 on:** March 27, 2012, 06:06:57 PM »

Installed turn signals on my 500. Thanks DCC, great product.

maduncle · « **Reply #9694 on:** March 27, 2012, 11:32:08 PM »

Quote from: Radam on March 27, 2012, 02:18:25 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 27, 2012, 01:46:27 AM
Quote from: motocyconomad on March 26, 2012, 02:59:35 PM
hey Terry hook him up he's on your side of the world now!!

We're way ahead of you mate, I've got a K6 project waiting for Adam, all he's gotta do is put it back together!

Yup, and I can't wait to get it! I applied for a gardener position at the special school down the street from where I'm living. It's only 3 days a week, so it would be a great job to have while building the bike. Where should I look for a set of decent tools for a reasonable price around here? I found a set at some hardware store in Brunswick for $150 that comes with a metal tool box. It's about a 30min walk from my house though.

Hey - send me a PM if you need to go tool shopping and I will take you to a local 'Total Tools' shop. If you need help transporting tools we can use my 4X4.

(I am in Thornbury so not far away).

dave500 · « **Reply #9695 on:** March 28, 2012, 12:03:53 AM »

dont forget to haggle if your paying cash,even if you get 5 or 10 bucks off thats a couple of beers to assist you.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #9696 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:18:12 AM »

Quote from: Radam on March 27, 2012, 02:18:25 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 27, 2012, 01:46:27 AM
Quote from: motocyconomad on March 26, 2012, 02:59:35 PM
hey Terry hook him up he's on your side of the world now!!

We're way ahead of you mate, I've got a K6 project waiting for Adam, all he's gotta do is put it back together!

Yup, and I can't wait to get it! I applied for a gardener position at the special school down the street from where I'm living. It's only 3 days a week, so it would be a great job to have while building the bike. Where should I look for a set of decent tools for a reasonable price around here? I found a set at some hardware store in Brunswick for $150 that comes with a metal tool box. It's about a 30min walk from my house though.

Don't go buying any tools yet mate, they're too expensive here and I've got about 3 of everything anyway, so you won't need to buy much. Good luck with the job hunting, I'd love to only have to work 3 days a week, but I can't get a "working with children" card, it's just so unfair, you fcuk one goat.............. Cheers, Terry.

70CB750 · « **Reply #9697 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:27:32 AM »

wardenerd · « **Reply #9698 on:** March 28, 2012, 04:52:04 AM »

bought an antique tag and waited impatiently for my missing decals

bjatwood · « **Reply #9699 on:** March 28, 2012, 06:05:22 AM »

Rode it to work this AM for the first time this year. WaHoo! It feels like summertime out here in Omaha this spring, we had 81 degrees yesterday.

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