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Offline 70CB750

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11850 on: September 02, 2012, 04:46:39 PM »
Nothing really, weather is ugly.  But I fixed the exhaust on my  Kubota tractor, that's an accomplishment.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11851 on: September 02, 2012, 04:52:47 PM »
Checked how much oil leaked since last nice. It seems to be leaking more oil than before :/ I'm guessing the oil pump seals are failing again somehow.

Trying to figure out how I'm going to get that non running zx7r home without spending too much money. All my friends with trucks are off island, and no one in my local group seems to be responding. Probably going to end up getting my old job (at the honda place) to pick up and deliver it. $60ish :/
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11852 on: September 02, 2012, 05:01:59 PM »

Do you think I did this right?

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11853 on: September 02, 2012, 05:12:39 PM »
Looks good enough to me. What gauge set are you using? That looks pretty badass.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11854 on: September 02, 2012, 05:38:12 PM »

Can't remember who the gauges are.  From Ebay some years ago for about the same price, then, for Morgan Carbtune.  The sync was done six years ago, when it was a big deal for me, first time and such.  Just hooked it up today to make sure things are the way I expect.
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What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11855 on: September 02, 2012, 07:09:41 PM »
Adjusted the valves on the 550 and the 750. Rebuilt the petcock on the silver tank. Then drove 96 miles. Stopped at two bars. This one was in Hartford.
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11856 on: September 02, 2012, 11:20:02 PM »
Nothing on my bikes today, I did come home early from work to pull my loose tooth out with pliers though, does that count? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11857 on: September 02, 2012, 11:42:07 PM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on September 02, 2012, 11:20:02 PM
Nothing on my bikes today, I did come home early from work to pull my loose tooth out with pliers though, does that count? Cheers, Terry. ;D



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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11858 on: September 02, 2012, 11:48:06 PM »
Quote from: MoMo on September 02, 2012, 11:42:07 PM
Quote from: Terry in Australia on September 02, 2012, 11:20:02 PM
Nothing on my bikes today, I did come home early from work to pull my loose tooth out with pliers though, does that count? Cheers, Terry. ;D



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That's it mate, every CZent counts! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11859 on: September 03, 2012, 01:49:48 AM »
I fitted a non-genuine seal & non-genuine stainless piston from David Silver Spares to the front brake caliper of my 350/4.  It then leaked like buggery.  I popped the piston out along with a 10mm sliver of seal.  Sheesh.  I just ordered a genuine seal...
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11860 on: September 03, 2012, 02:05:38 AM »
That's no good mate, the DSS aftermarket stuff is usually very good quality. Cheers, Terry. ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11861 on: September 03, 2012, 02:15:30 AM »
Yep, I've never had problems with their stuff before (and I buy from them a lot).  I mentioned it in a non-aggressive way when ordering the new seal, maybe they'll give me a discount!
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11862 on: September 03, 2012, 02:24:36 AM »
They're pretty good like that, a mate of mine in Tynong ordered a new set of HM300 pipes, and when they arrived one had a small ding in it. No problem, they just sent him a new one, and told him to keep the old one. You can't get much better than that! ;D
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I was feeling sorry for myself because I couldn't afford new bike boots, until I met a man with no legs.

So I said, "Hey mate, you haven't got any bike boots you don't need, do you?"

"Crazy is a very misunderstood term, it's a fine line that some of us can lean over and still keep our balance" (thanks RB550Four)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11863 on: September 03, 2012, 09:35:36 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on September 02, 2012, 11:20:02 PM
Nothing on my bikes today, I did come home early from work to pull my loose tooth out with pliers though, does that count? Cheers, Terry. ;D

We need pictures!  :o   :)

(had to use the TOOTHLESS smiley)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11864 on: September 03, 2012, 01:34:54 PM »
Soda blasted the motor sitting in the frame to see how well it would clean. It wasnt bad ill def have to sand blast it when i get thee stuff but it looks alittle better for now.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11865 on: September 03, 2012, 01:43:03 PM »
I rode my other bike for a few hours today, an older BMW. The Honda CB750 K5 will be on the road this spring. All I need to do on the Honda from now until then is swap out the original handlebars for a lower set, and obtain and paint new side covers.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11866 on: September 03, 2012, 01:46:20 PM »
Did not feel like "laboring" on Labor Day, so rode the twisties on the 550. I don't care what Terry says, the 550's are a blast to ride!






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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11867 on: September 03, 2012, 01:48:49 PM »
Got started on the process of putting new sprockets and chain on the KO. On vac. all week so go plenty of time.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11868 on: September 03, 2012, 01:53:05 PM »
There is no bike that is not a blast to ride.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11869 on: September 03, 2012, 03:04:25 PM »
Sanding 30 plus years of rust then primeing,and then painting my trailer hitch for my CB750. Don't know yet if I will use or mount it, but IF I do, it will look great.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11870 on: September 03, 2012, 03:09:30 PM »
rear wheel bearings look pretty nasty. Guess I'll replace them while I've got every thing apart. What do you think? Hard or fairly easy, never done them before. Whats the best bearings to get?
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11871 on: September 03, 2012, 03:29:07 PM »
Yup, do 'em while you're in there.  All Balls are fine, or any bearing supply will supply you with the correct replacements if you bring the old ones in.  I've used All Balls, Timko, and Pyramid...all fine.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11872 on: September 03, 2012, 03:51:14 PM »
dhall... check several posts and/or pages back, i think its about 2-3 pages back... i posted about swapping my bearings out too, w/ pics.

they will probably be a total #$%* to remove... i don't want to admit how long it took to break everything loose, but once it was all free, it went back together nicely.

freeze your bearings before installing them, they will go in easier.

mine were the perfect size where i could put my rubber mallet firmly on them and hit the mallet with a regular hammer to knock them into place.

i ordered from Boss Bearing on eBay... 2 sealed axle bearings and 2 dust seals $15.99 shipped
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11873 on: September 03, 2012, 03:56:00 PM »
little further back than I thought... here ya go.

Quote from: heffay on August 26, 2012, 11:55:36 AM
I meant to post this on today, but its actually 2 days later...

swapped rear axle bearings on the 83 ATC 250R (three wheeler).  10lb sledge was required to get the axle out of the swingarm!  She rolls so much better now, and no side to side sway!  :D ...








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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #11874 on: September 03, 2012, 04:54:42 PM »
Been busy with the 750 today. Painted my trailer hitch,adjusted my chain, replaced the oil line to the crank case and FINALLY replaced my shocks for a set of short shocks. I fit so much better now!


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