Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ?  (Read 3204384 times)

0 Members and 3 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline coke

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 382
    • Bob and Bob Bikes and Cars and Rides
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10225 on: May 08, 2012, 05:16:33 PM »
cross threaded a spark plug but rode the heck out of it on the relay leg anyway.. still running..
1974 Honda CB350F
1976 Honda CB750F
1977 Honda CB750 F2 SuperSport
2009 H/D VRSCAW VRod
2011 H/D Road Glide Ultra
2007 Kawi 650r Ninja
1999 HD 883 Sportster (bought back from youngest son)
1999 Kawi 1500 Nomad (given to oldest son)

Offline fastbroshi

  • Puppet
  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 2,645
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10226 on: May 08, 2012, 08:22:58 PM »
Tank and sidecovers came back from paint this week. Started putting the old girl back together.



Are you using the stock fork gators?  Those look like they're stretched way out. 
Just call me Timmaaaaay!!!

Offline Greggo

  • Somebody's
  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 4,164
  • Helmets Save Lives. Period.
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10227 on: May 08, 2012, 10:34:23 PM »
Finished it, then rolled the turbo into the shop...like the Soup Nazi said...NEXT!




Offline Magpie

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 3,298
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10228 on: May 09, 2012, 07:00:37 AM »
Decided to start messing with another little project bike. 1964 Benly 150 Twin. it turns over, has compression, the oil is clean and clear but boy is it in rough shaped. It was used as a tril bike for much of it's life. 5499.7 miles on it.

Offline gnarlycharlie4u

  • Far from being an
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 840
  • two steps forward, two steps back :-/
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10229 on: May 09, 2012, 09:33:56 AM »
Finished it, then rolled the turbo into the shop...like the Soup Nazi said...NEXT!




Where'd you get that seat? I'd love a corbin on mine :D

Also that Benelli tank is BEAUTIFUL!

Offline Greggo

  • Somebody's
  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 4,164
  • Helmets Save Lives. Period.
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10230 on: May 09, 2012, 11:16:30 AM »
Thanks Charlie!  Corbin is making the Gunfighter seats again ;)  My seat is the prototype for the new ones, and they used this bike to mold it.  I don't think it's much of a selling point for later on, but it's kinda cool.  And, that Benelli tank will stay just like that.


Cliff, I hope you give that little Dream the business!  I have a blast on mine  :)

Offline Rhummy

  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 21
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10231 on: May 09, 2012, 04:33:51 PM »
I got new spark plug covers.  I had a slightly shocking light show.  Yeah, went to test #1 other day by holding it to the block, my hair tried to run away lol  I got those done, readjusted float level, then took it out on the highway, easiest I have ever hit 80.  All in all, much better.
1977 CB550f

Offline DJ_AX

  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,279
  • ?!
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10232 on: May 09, 2012, 04:42:31 PM »
... got a couple of the parts I ordered ...  ;D
Would anybody like some slightly used 12 year old Cheng Shins? They look great with lots of tread.  ::)
~ Vincent . . . '75 CB750 K5 . . . '97 BMW r1100rt . . . had; '75 CB550 K1 (sold) . . .  '73 CB350G (gifted) HELL YEAH!
Disclaimer: I could be wrong. :)

Offline lucky

  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 6,717
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10233 on: May 09, 2012, 05:01:23 PM »
Drug the frame outside and scrubbed several decades worth of chain oil off of it.  Prepping for some welding, then paint. 

Tomorrow has grinding, welding, and priming on the agenda.

I hope you post that welding and  frame mods in the forum.
Can you title it CB750 frame welding or something? Thanks.

Offline fastbroshi

  • Puppet
  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 2,645
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10234 on: May 09, 2012, 08:30:02 PM »
Lucky,  I applaud your obvious enthusiasm for the forum, but you do realize the post you quoted is over two years old?  The person may not see your question.  It would probably be better to PM them.
Just call me Timmaaaaay!!!

Offline marknpb

  • Enthusiast
  • **
  • Posts: 118
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10235 on: May 09, 2012, 08:37:51 PM »
Picked up my '74 CB750 from the shop. Long time Honda tech works on the older bikes at this shop on the side. Had everything done...oil change, brake flush, new ss lines, pads shoes, iridium plugs, synthetic oil change with filter, new air filter, carbs rebuilt, new petcock installed, new rectifier installed, wiring harness "customizing" in headlight bucket restored to stock, new control cables installed, valves adjusted, tune up and timing checked, wheel balance and spoke adjustment done, general safety inspection too (bought it used, making sure it's safe)

Went to ride it home and it died at every other light, after the fourth light, it would not restart though it cranked well. Seemed to have a slight miss and also died when slowing for red lights. Mechanic said he did have a hard time synching the carbs...maybe something needs replacing in one of them. It is an old bike.

Oh well, they trailered it back to the shop and are looking it over for anything they might have missed. Hopefully its something they missed and not a new problem which sometimes crops up when you fix all the known problems. ( I had enough old muscle cars and ran into that a lot )

Maybe I can start riding next week. :(
1974 CB750
too nice to cafe, going to make it nice and ride it,
looking for second frame with title to cafe out

Offline bender01

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,858
  • "Follow the leader.He's on a Honda"
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10236 on: May 09, 2012, 08:42:35 PM »
glued the old coils, hvere the new kabels vas fit,hope it works ...we have some rainy days from now...so get it testet at first trip
You type like someone I knew (from Denmark) spoke! I dont know where he was from but I hear his voice every time you post! You have some nice bikes!
75 550 K1
74 750 K4
1968 450 K1 Super Sport
74 750k 836 project
http://www.bikepics.com/members/bender01/
So, the strategy is to lie to people you are asking for help?

I think I'll be busy going for a ride.

Good luck!
Two Tired Quote !

Offline Don R

  • My Sandcast is a
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 19,827
  • Saver of unloved motorcycles.
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10237 on: May 09, 2012, 09:10:26 PM »
found out the PO put F2 pistons in a K engine. No, they do not fit but eventually if it doens't break the valves may clearance the pistons themselves.
No matter how many times you paint over a shadow, it's still there.
 CEO at the no kill motorcycle shop.
 You don't need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

Offline Stev-o

  • Ain't no
  • Really Old Timer ...
  • *******
  • Posts: 34,252
  • Central Texas
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10238 on: May 09, 2012, 09:27:48 PM »
Ordered some new Dunlops for the "Mother Lode" 750. Putting a 130/90 on the back, no pizza cutters for me!
'74 "Big Bang" Honda 750K [836].....'76 Honda 550F.....K3 Park Racer!......and a Bomber!............plus plus plus.........

Offline nwrocker

  • Full Member
  • *
  • Posts: 28
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10239 on: May 09, 2012, 09:38:44 PM »
Got it back on the road after some major cafe work

Offline strynboen

  • Old Timer
  • ******
  • Posts: 4,883
    • http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?PHPSESSID=08u4ej2c6nnnfee7en7iucj920&/topic,60973.0.html
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10240 on: May 10, 2012, 06:56:10 AM »
glued the old coils, hvere the new kabels vas fit,hope it works ...we have some rainy days from now...so get it testet at first trip
You type like someone I knew (from Denmark) spoke! I dont know where he was from but I hear his voice every time you post! You have some nice bikes!
driving in the rain only missing one cilender firing now..that old coils vork..think some spray can make it just perfekt...think most danes have the same problems..but some have learnet it right..i just guess and vright somthing..have only few years english when i took my maskinist/mekanic ground school..25 years ago.
.ich spreche fiel besser deutch nur nikst ganz perfekt
« Last Edit: May 10, 2012, 06:59:53 AM by strynboen »
i kan not speak english/but trying!!
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=60973.0
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=144758.0
i hate all this v-w.... vords

Offline thrutheframe

  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 1,003
  • did you bleed when you built that?
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10241 on: May 10, 2012, 07:29:00 AM »
Rode my CB360 around as part of my daily routine/non routine.
'74 cb 750 K4
'79 CB 650 http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=83981.0
'75 CB 360T
'90 RC31 Hawk GT

Offline iron_worker

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,081
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10242 on: May 10, 2012, 07:48:52 AM »
Last night:

-Replaced air filter
-set valve lash
-replaced spark plugs with new iridium plugs
-new spark plug caps
-lubed chain
-realized chain is stretched....arg
-installed new tach cable

This morning:
-Rode to work ... yippee!

Hopefully tonight:
-change oil/filter
-replace points plate
-set points gap
-time it

Offline bjatwood

  • I never claimed to be an
  • Expert
  • ****
  • Posts: 976
  • 1973 CB750-K3
    • Minbikers Proboards
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10243 on: May 10, 2012, 02:04:53 PM »
-realized chain is stretched....arg

Better adjust the chain again if you rode it! When they go it's all over  :-\
Brian
#24193

I believe that the Finest things are the most thoughtfully made, not the most expensive!
http://minibikers.proboards.com/

Offline iron_worker

  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 2,081
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10244 on: May 10, 2012, 03:01:53 PM »
It's stretched to the limit so I'm on the hunt for a new one.

Offline Eydugstr

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 549
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10245 on: May 10, 2012, 06:42:00 PM »
Back in the garage to play!

Fit new plug wires. Finished the install of the stainless braided oil lines now that I had both o-rings and new hardware. Installed the battery and turned the key - we have light, horn and turn signals. Rebuilt the rear caliper. Installed a NOS rear master. Installed the rear wheel. Hooked up the brake system.





Let's take a peek at what it's going to look like





Need to install the chain, clean and install the Kerker and start playing with the CR31 carbs real soon. Gotta start working more at the job now and less at the bike boohooo :'(



Jerry that bike looks sweet!!

Offline coke

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 382
    • Bob and Bob Bikes and Cars and Rides
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10246 on: May 10, 2012, 08:29:54 PM »
loaded her into the trailer to take to the mechanic to get my cross threaded spark plug hole fixed
1974 Honda CB350F
1976 Honda CB750F
1977 Honda CB750 F2 SuperSport
2009 H/D VRSCAW VRod
2011 H/D Road Glide Ultra
2007 Kawi 650r Ninja
1999 HD 883 Sportster (bought back from youngest son)
1999 Kawi 1500 Nomad (given to oldest son)

Offline Dimitri13

  • Not a
  • Master
  • *****
  • Posts: 1,603
  • 1974 CB550K
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10247 on: May 10, 2012, 10:12:57 PM »
Good thing I decided to check the other valves before I just put in another tappet screw/nut in the one that was lost. This one backed out and was ready to take the cover with it.

This is intake valve #3. The one that went completely gone was intake #1.





Also got my jets in today. Now I just need to get a pipe made to hook up this two brothers can. Might need 110 mains, maybe 115. Might be able to get away with 38 slows, but will probably have to get 40s. These 42s are probably not going to work either.
« Last Edit: May 10, 2012, 10:19:47 PM by Dimitri13 »

Offline coke

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 382
    • Bob and Bob Bikes and Cars and Rides
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10248 on: May 11, 2012, 02:59:10 PM »
picked her back up from the mechanic and she was fixed.. didn't have to use a helicoil just tapped the current threads out and put me in some new plugs.. I should be ready to go for the rest of the 2012 World Tour Relay Rally. it only cost 81.00 so that isn't too bad since I didn't buy a tap tool.. and if I am more careful with the spark plugs I wont need one of those again.. :)
« Last Edit: May 11, 2012, 03:00:42 PM by coke »
1974 Honda CB350F
1976 Honda CB750F
1977 Honda CB750 F2 SuperSport
2009 H/D VRSCAW VRod
2011 H/D Road Glide Ultra
2007 Kawi 650r Ninja
1999 HD 883 Sportster (bought back from youngest son)
1999 Kawi 1500 Nomad (given to oldest son)

Offline socalenduro

  • Hot Shot
  • ***
  • Posts: 611
Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #10249 on: May 11, 2012, 04:11:57 PM »
ordered new shoes for her