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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11050 on: July 02, 2012, 06:15:50 PM »
Fired that sum#$%* up for the first time since the rebuild  ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11051 on: July 02, 2012, 06:20:18 PM »
Got the chain, after waiting a month, waiting on sprockets and swing arm bushings.

Hopefully have it all this week and have it back on the road by the weekend.

Where did you order your materials from? I ordered my sprockets from The Shop in Milwaukee Friday a few weeks ago, got it on Wednesday the following week.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11052 on: July 02, 2012, 06:23:35 PM »
Fired that sum#$%* up for the first time since the rebuild  ;D


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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11053 on: July 03, 2012, 01:02:24 AM »
Got the chain, after waiting a month, waiting on sprockets and swing arm bushings.

Hopefully have it all this week and have it back on the road by the weekend.

Where did you order your materials from? I ordered my sprockets from The Shop in Milwaukee Friday a few weeks ago, got it on Wednesday the following week.

Hmm - got a website for your source of sprockets?


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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11054 on: July 03, 2012, 02:13:06 AM »
Redid my front end. Swapped out the rim and tire. Brought the tire to the shop where I KNOW they cut the tire. They said they didnt. They also said they would take blame for it if they mounted it but there is no way to tell. They also said the wheel is good. That the cuts should wear down and since tube tire not much to worry. After bout 15 miles of riding the cut looks bigger. Is this tire shot?

How would they have cut the tire like that mate? A "Tubed" tire is much more dangerous than a tubeless tire, as they can "blow out" (think of a balloon bursting) without any warning if they develop a bulge caused by air pressure against the weakest part. (that cut, for instance)

A tubed tire will allow the air to escape without an explosion, and without the tire disintegrating beneath you. That's a beautiful K1 you've got there, my advice (for what it's worth) would be to replace that tire before anything bad happens. Cheers, Terry. ;D 
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11055 on: July 03, 2012, 02:56:31 AM »
Got the chain, after waiting a month, waiting on sprockets and swing arm bushings.

Hopefully have it all this week and have it back on the road by the weekend.

Where did you order your materials from? I ordered my sprockets from The Shop in Milwaukee Friday a few weeks ago, got it on Wednesday the following week.

Hmm - got a website for your source of sprockets?


I'm pretty sure they get them from parts unlimited. I would have had it a day earlier but I was unable to make it to the shop.

I think replacing the tire is the best thing to do. 116 total. Will have it done tonight.
« Last Edit: July 03, 2012, 03:01:04 AM by Tews19 »
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11056 on: July 03, 2012, 04:42:09 AM »
Got the chain, after waiting a month, waiting on sprockets and swing arm bushings.

Hopefully have it all this week and have it back on the road by the weekend.

Where did you order your materials from? I ordered my sprockets from The Shop in Milwaukee Friday a few weeks ago, got it on Wednesday the following week.

The chain is a Diamond Sport chain.

http://kscdirect.com/item/DIA%2BXMC-1548-M-102P/DIAMOND%2BCHAIN%2BCOMPANY_-%250A


The sprockets are coming from Z1.

http://www.z1enterprises.com/catalog.aspx?pid=HPMP0

And the bronze sa bushings are coming from forum member Bob from CBX Performance.

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=107716.0;topicseen
« Last Edit: July 03, 2012, 09:44:24 AM by budlite282 »
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11057 on: July 03, 2012, 05:51:23 AM »
Re painted the covers





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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11058 on: July 03, 2012, 09:14:23 AM »
Fired that sum#$%* up for the first time since the rebuild  ;D


And....??!!  Success?

Oh yeah  ;D  Ran it on the centerstand a few times. Sounds sweet. I have a few more things to do before it hits the road though. Posted a link in another thread about firing it up. 
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11059 on: July 04, 2012, 11:59:50 AM »
I just replaced my original 34 year old brake lines on my CB550k. I picked up the lines from slingshot-cycles, stock replacement lines along with the metal tube from the caliper.
I have front brakes again! ;D

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11060 on: July 04, 2012, 12:08:36 PM »
Hope to get it down to the dmv next week and then ride it. Just knocking out the never ending punch list . Dont know if anyone goes through this but am scared shi@less wondering about what bolt I didnt tighten :)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11061 on: July 04, 2012, 01:07:35 PM »
Hope to get it down to the dmv next week and then ride it. Just knocking out the never ending punch list . Dont know if anyone goes through this but am scared shi@less wondering about what bolt I didnt tighten :)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11062 on: July 04, 2012, 01:39:17 PM »
My guess would be, if it had a label wrapped around it like this one, they didn't have enough common sense to cut it off from the inside, but rather, used the razor blade to cut the label off from the tread side.

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How would they have cut the tire like that mate? A "Tubed" tire is much more dangerous than a tubeless tire, as they can "blow out" (think of a balloon bursting) without any warning if they develop a bulge caused by air pressure against the weakest part. (that cut, for instance)
 
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11063 on: July 04, 2012, 02:37:47 PM »
My guess would be, if it had a label wrapped around it like this one, they didn't have enough common sense to cut it off from the inside, but rather, used the razor blade to cut the label off from the tread side.

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How would they have cut the tire like that mate? A "Tubed" tire is much more dangerous than a tubeless tire, as they can "blow out" (think of a balloon bursting) without any warning if they develop a bulge caused by air pressure against the weakest part. (that cut, for instance)
 

Good call.

I was wondering how the tyre got cut, but you have found the answer.

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« Reply #11064 on: July 04, 2012, 03:06:54 PM »
I borrowed a pair of needle nose pliers from work that are small enough to get the circlip out of my forks. I've just about got enough parts cleaned up enough to get some paint.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11065 on: July 04, 2012, 05:44:50 PM »
My guess would be, if it had a label wrapped around it like this one, they didn't have enough common sense to cut it off from the inside, but rather, used the razor blade to cut the label off from the tread side.

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How would they have cut the tire like that mate? A "Tubed" tire is much more dangerous than a tubeless tire, as they can "blow out" (think of a balloon bursting) without any warning if they develop a bulge caused by air pressure against the weakest part. (that cut, for instance)
 

Good call.

I was wondering how the tyre got cut, but you have found the answer.
Yeah, good bit of sleuthing!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11066 on: July 04, 2012, 06:38:26 PM »
Fixed my cracked right side cover with some Gorilla Glue and rubber bands, then threw it on for a ride.


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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11067 on: July 04, 2012, 06:59:21 PM »
Took my K6 out for a little spin, pulled the head off of the K2.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11068 on: July 04, 2012, 07:03:20 PM »
Not really, I worked in auto parts for 16 years and I've seen too many guys do this to car tires and bike tires, right in front of me! (Once on my own bike tire, which I declined to purchase...good thing I was buying that tire from that shop, I could walk away!)

My guess would be, if it had a label wrapped around it like this one, they didn't have enough common sense to cut it off from the inside, but rather, used the razor blade to cut the label off from the tread side.

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How would they have cut the tire like that mate? A "Tubed" tire is much more dangerous than a tubeless tire, as they can "blow out" (think of a balloon bursting) without any warning if they develop a bulge caused by air pressure against the weakest part. (that cut, for instance)
 

Good call.

I was wondering how the tyre got cut, but you have found the answer.
Yeah, good bit of sleuthing!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11069 on: July 04, 2012, 08:28:33 PM »
Adjusted valves. Cleaned and adjusted carbs, replaced plugs, picked up a new filter. Any recomendations of oil type? 2 quarts right?
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What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11070 on: July 04, 2012, 08:50:19 PM »
Cleaned her up a bit and aired the tires. May ride it to work tomorrow.
I don't have a motorcycle, sold it ('85 Yamaha Venture Royale).  Haven't had a CB750 for over 40 years.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11071 on: July 04, 2012, 09:52:20 PM »
 Well between dodging firecracker and trying to stay/be cool I cut to fit the trailer hitch ,ready for weld on 5th ,Me n welder,but ready fo.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11072 on: July 05, 2012, 01:10:28 AM »
Did an oil change on the cb750, switched over to Rotella T 15-40. Pulled appart the kz1000 carbs and started cleaning them, boiled them for an hour in simple green on the bbq. Man did they come out clean, carb cleaner and compressed air after that. Fired up the xr250, been awhile since it I started it up.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11073 on: July 05, 2012, 03:47:45 AM »
Pulled appart the kz1000 carbs and started cleaning them, boiled them for an hour in simple green on the bbq.


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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11074 on: July 05, 2012, 07:04:55 AM »
Hope to get it down to the dmv next week and then ride it. Just knocking out the never ending punch list . Dont know if anyone goes through this but am scared shi@less wondering about what bolt I didnt tighten :)

Matt
Having left many untightened over the years, I'm going thru the paranoia. Just got to sit down and methodically go to each fastener. Don't put the cotter in the axle until it is torqued to 50+ft lbs. The cotter is your visual cue its been done.  I safety wire it to the frame so i can pull it without laying it down.

Good idea on safety wiring it t the frame...Thanks

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Project UFB Cb550 http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=112143.0

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