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Offline veloracermike

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What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11225 on: July 18, 2012, 02:30:52 PM »
My bike has that 'New Shock Smell'.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11226 on: July 18, 2012, 04:26:31 PM »
Quote from: veloracermike on July 18, 2012, 02:30:52 PM
My bike has that 'New Shock Smell'.


nice bike...i'm digging the paint job
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11227 on: July 18, 2012, 04:42:13 PM »
Quote from: PrsCustom22j on July 18, 2012, 04:26:31 PM
Quote from: veloracermike on July 18, 2012, 02:30:52 PM
My bike has that 'New Shock Smell'.


nice bike...i'm digging the paint job

Thanks!!!

I also relocated the license plate and added two LED license plate bolts.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11228 on: July 18, 2012, 05:48:35 PM »
Quote from: veloracermike on July 18, 2012, 04:42:13 PM
Quote from: PrsCustom22j on July 18, 2012, 04:26:31 PM
Quote from: veloracermike on July 18, 2012, 02:30:52 PM
My bike has that 'New Shock Smell'.


nice bike...i'm digging the paint job

Thanks!!!

I also relocated the license plate and added two LED license plate bolts.

The plate has been relocated to the spot in that picture? I like it! Any pictures of how it's attached or a DIY guide? I hate axle-mounted  plates and I don't ahve enough clearance under my tail.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11229 on: July 19, 2012, 05:43:23 AM »
Lowered 3" in the front, 2.5" in the back. New drag bars. Went over carbs again and finally got them to quit leaking fuel, I adjusted the flaots with the carbs at a 45 degree angle instead of vertically and they are good to go now. Bike runs awesome.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11230 on: July 19, 2012, 11:36:41 AM »
Thats a nice bike there jamesM
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11231 on: July 19, 2012, 12:40:56 PM »
Went to the DMV and got it registered :) Took it for a ride about 80 miles today my cheeks hurt from the sh@t eating grin on my face..

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11232 on: July 19, 2012, 12:44:00 PM »
Quote from: JamesM on July 19, 2012, 05:43:23 AM
Lowered 3" in the front, 2.5" in the back. New drag bars. Went over carbs again and finally got them to quit leaking fuel, I adjusted the flaots with the carbs at a 45 degree angle instead of vertically and they are good to go now. Bike runs awesome.

JamesM - I do like the stance  8)  How does your bike perform with fuel levels so far off spec? :o  get back to us in a few weeks  ;D

tuning your carbs like ^ not recommended.  change in fuel level alters performance.
IIWM, id pay $20 for new float valves and set my carbs up correctly. ;)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11233 on: July 19, 2012, 01:09:29 PM »
Told myself I was going to mess with the front end for the third time in a week. I might actually go out and do it today.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11234 on: July 19, 2012, 09:11:36 PM »
Picked up a 75F and a wrecked K parts bike a little while ago, I finally got around to see if I could get the F to run. Motor was seized and number 4 was filled with rust & gunk so I thought it was a gone'er. Turns out that cylinder just so happens to be on TDC so a couple hours after freeing it she ran! Probably going to sell her to fund my 592 and 69 750 projects. Ignore the mess...





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What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11235 on: July 19, 2012, 09:25:56 PM »
Received my fork tubes from forking by franks today. These are extremely nice. Only 40 bucks to cut down to stock length and 25 to overnight shipping. Ap not bad IMO. The rebuilt the forks installed on the bike. Installed the K0 gauges on her too. Also put in the all balls bearing in the front hub. Went smooth but now the axel doesn't move when tightened all the way.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11236 on: July 20, 2012, 12:17:56 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on July 19, 2012, 09:25:56 PM
Received my fork tubes from forking by franks today. These are extremely nice. Only 40 bucks to cut down to stock length and 25 to overnight shipping. Ap not bad IMO. The rebuilt the forks installed on the bike. Installed the K0 gauges on her too. Also put in the all balls bearing in the front hub. Went smooth but now the axel doesn't move when tightened all the way.

Did you line up the speedo drive? There's a set of tangs that you line up with the indents in the speedo drive.

Do the bearings spin freely by hand (spinning the inner race with your fingers)? If not, then the non-retainer side bearing may be a floating bearing and shouldn't be driven all the way in, just like the rear.

Unlikely the spacer stack is wrong, as there's only one spacer.

How'd you drive the bearings out? I used some PB Blaster on it and tried using a punch and hammer. Couldn't get a good bite on it. I'm soaking it overnight, and will try again in the morning, hopefully with a better technique.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11237 on: July 20, 2012, 05:27:12 AM »
I used all Balls so I am not sure if they had a specific direction to be put in. I followed HondaMans instructions from his book. I will take apart again tonight and take a look.

Bearings due spins freely though ...

http://www.harborfreight.com/fwd-front-wheel-bearing-adapters-66829.html

I used something similar to this. from the same place but the one I used is like 20 bucks. Came out really easy
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11238 on: July 20, 2012, 07:08:06 AM »
Hey Tews, you can rent a kit like that at Autozone, or Advance Auto

They make ya use a credit card but they don't charge it unless you don't bring it back.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11239 on: July 20, 2012, 08:54:37 AM »
Performed marathon overnight carb cleaning and general tune up. Raised the clip position one notch to lean them out- plugs were quite rich. Replaced plugs, adjusted valve lash, cam chain adjustment. Synched carbs. Now overflows from carb #3. Idle is quite high as well at about 2000 RPM. Need to try synching again and take the carbs off again to fix the leaking problem. Probably that valve is still dirty me thinks. Will measure float height again and check that the float tab is working. Will try the clear tube method prior to taking off carbs again. Could have missed something during a tired time during the night. Otherwise, runs like a champ :)

Also, I love my JIS screwdrivers.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11240 on: July 20, 2012, 01:21:48 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on July 20, 2012, 05:27:12 AM
I used all Balls so I am not sure if they had a specific direction to be put in. I followed HondaMans instructions from his book. I will take apart again tonight and take a look.

Bearings due spins freely though ...

http://www.harborfreight.com/fwd-front-wheel-bearing-adapters-66829.html

I used something similar to this. from the same place but the one I used is like 20 bucks. Came out really easy

If the bearings do spin freely, then it's likely the speedo drive isn't lined up. My mechanic that did my tire had that issue, and I only found out yesterday when I disassembled the axle and found the speedo drive had pressed into the retainer making new indents.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11241 on: July 20, 2012, 03:03:00 PM »
...cleaned the next two carb sets, finished the covers, they where chromed before and in bad condition.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11242 on: July 20, 2012, 05:56:37 PM »
 ' fire 113 ' is on fire with all the bike work he does :o.... I'll bet he gets a K3 next and then maybe a K4  ;)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11243 on: July 20, 2012, 08:00:18 PM »
  After the batt. went dry and amped out my headlight,Melted winker wires and rear running l. e. d.'s,did I say blow a fuse,Made due by useing bagg lights for running and winkers,This state don't need no stinking headlight unless you wont some body to see you.

 So went and found some of the Ole route 66 ! Hella Hot so bettewr pics later.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11244 on: July 20, 2012, 08:50:45 PM »
Quote from: Dimitri13 on July 20, 2012, 12:17:56 AM
Quote from: Tews19 on July 19, 2012, 09:25:56 PM
Received my fork tubes from forking by franks today. These are extremely nice. Only 40 bucks to cut down to stock length and 25 to overnight shipping. Ap not bad IMO. The rebuilt the forks installed on the bike. Installed the K0 gauges on her too. Also put in the all balls bearing in the front hub. Went smooth but now the axel doesn't move when tightened all the way.

Did you line up the speedo drive? There's a set of tangs that you line up with the indents in the speedo drive.

Do the bearings spin freely by hand (spinning the inner race with your fingers)? If not, then the non-retainer side bearing may be a floating bearing and shouldn't be driven all the way in, just like the rear.

Unlikely the spacer stack is wrong, as there's only one spacer.

How'd you drive the bearings out? I used some PB Blaster on it and tried using a punch and hammer. Couldn't get a good bite on it. I'm soaking it overnight, and will try again in the morning, hopefully with a better technique.


You were spot on with the speedo. Took that apart and noticed someone was there before and hacked the hell out of it. Took a spare one off another wheel and replaced.

I got the front end completely done. Everything mounted minus the headlight. Took her for a quick spin in the dark with no headlight and then pulled back into the garage. Tomorrow I will get the rest of the wiring done and new tire on the rear. Then hopefully for a ride before the wife heads out to see that one movie all the perverted ladies are seeing
« Last Edit: July 20, 2012, 08:57:33 PM by Tews19 »
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11245 on: July 20, 2012, 08:54:23 PM »
stayed 20 miles away from it cause im on call and its safely tucked away in my buddys nice dry safe shop
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11246 on: July 20, 2012, 09:08:43 PM »
Do you know where your buddy is?  :P

Fork oil drain. Mineral spirits flush. Refill. Road test.
20 min.  ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11247 on: July 20, 2012, 09:12:22 PM »
hopefully hes soldering up some wires i didnt have time to finish the other night.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11248 on: July 20, 2012, 09:23:35 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on July 20, 2012, 08:50:45 PM
Quote from: Dimitri13 on July 20, 2012, 12:17:56 AM
Quote from: Tews19 on July 19, 2012, 09:25:56 PM
Received my fork tubes from forking by franks today. These are extremely nice. Only 40 bucks to cut down to stock length and 25 to overnight shipping. Ap not bad IMO. The rebuilt the forks installed on the bike. Installed the K0 gauges on her too. Also put in the all balls bearing in the front hub. Went smooth but now the axel doesn't move when tightened all the way.

Did you line up the speedo drive? There's a set of tangs that you line up with the indents in the speedo drive.

Do the bearings spin freely by hand (spinning the inner race with your fingers)? If not, then the non-retainer side bearing may be a floating bearing and shouldn't be driven all the way in, just like the rear.

Unlikely the spacer stack is wrong, as there's only one spacer.

How'd you drive the bearings out? I used some PB Blaster on it and tried using a punch and hammer. Couldn't get a good bite on it. I'm soaking it overnight, and will try again in the morning, hopefully with a better technique.


You were spot on with the speedo. Took that apart and noticed someone was there before and hacked the hell out of it. Took a spare one off another wheel and replaced.

I got the front end completely done. Everything mounted minus the headlight. Took her for a quick spin in the dark with no headlight and then pulled back into the garage. Tomorrow I will get the rest of the wiring done and new tire on the rear. Then hopefully for a ride before the wife heads out to see that one movie all the perverted ladies are seeing

Great to hear :) Still doing my wheel bearings. Having my shop (that I worked at) bang em out because I don't have the right tools. After that I should be good to go.

Did you drive in both bearings all the way, or is one a floating bearing?
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11249 on: July 21, 2012, 02:52:36 AM »
Hi Spanner,

...nope! just bought two K2's and a K0 frame  ;D

Quote from: Spanner 1 on July 20, 2012, 05:56:37 PM
' fire 113 ' is on fire with all the bike work he does :o.... I'll bet he gets a K3 next and then maybe a K4  ;)
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