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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12300 on: October 15, 2012, 12:15:05 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on October 14, 2012, 06:23:14 PM
I posted in my build thread but have to show tthe video here too. From not running, last registered in 1971...

http://s1090.photobucket.com/albums/i373/Tews19/?action=view&current=116.mp4

To running...

Looking good mate, well done! (not sounding too good though...........) ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12301 on: October 15, 2012, 12:57:17 AM »
Actually yesterday - but it still counts.

Cleaned and installed the rear guard, continued cleaning the exhaust and baffles, fitted the battery box, tool tray, side stand, new seat & catch (all previously resprayed about a year ago (except the seat)). Cleaned a few bit and pieces. My bench polisher has gone out in protest - need a new one. Fitted the oil tank, side covers & then settled down (after a shower) with a bourbon or two and Hondaman's bedtime stories.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12302 on: October 15, 2012, 02:26:08 AM »
...scored a K0 gas cap  ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12303 on: October 15, 2012, 05:49:43 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on October 15, 2012, 12:15:05 AM
Quote from: Tews19 on October 14, 2012, 06:23:14 PM
I posted in my build thread but have to show tthe video here too. From not running, last registered in 1971...

http://s1090.photobucket.com/albums/i373/Tews19/?action=view&current=116.mp4

To running...

Looking good mate, well done! (not sounding too good though...........) ;D

Thanks! There are massive holes in the exhaust. New pipes are on their way.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12304 on: October 15, 2012, 06:38:08 AM »
Rode the holy hell out of the 500 on a beautiful day, on awesome roads...had a blast!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12305 on: October 15, 2012, 07:27:44 AM »
got my yamaha started...have put an other crankshaft in..
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12306 on: October 15, 2012, 11:40:10 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on October 14, 2012, 06:23:14 PM
I posted in my build thread but have to show tthe video here too. From not running, last registered in 1971...

http://s1090.photobucket.com/albums/i373/Tews19/?action=view&current=116.mp4

To running...

exhaust sounds great! hm300? that clacking sounds like stretched primary chains, I could be wrong though.
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Offline fire113

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12307 on: October 15, 2012, 01:43:36 PM »
...polished the last needed parts.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12308 on: October 15, 2012, 01:50:22 PM »
Quote from: longshanks on October 15, 2012, 11:40:10 AM
Quote from: Tews19 on October 14, 2012, 06:23:14 PM
I posted in my build thread but have to show tthe video here too. From not running, last registered in 1971...

http://s1090.photobucket.com/albums/i373/Tews19/?action=view&current=116.mp4

To running...

exhaust sounds great! hm300? that clacking sounds like stretched primary chains, I could be wrong though.

It's the exhaust that sounds like that. There are a lot of holes in the pipes including some really big ones. Engine sounds really good. I even had to put my ear down to it to listen to how quiet it is. Stoked about this one.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12309 on: October 15, 2012, 06:06:35 PM »

 Finished installing cleaned and idle jetted carb & wintergreen boots took a few miles test ride, then instead of doing sync and idle screws, I did the cam chain tensioner / static top dead center comp #1 + 15 deg deal in the 1970's update bulletin and get this - I heard the tensioner snap in tighter when I loosened the lock bolt.  ;D Awesome so stoked.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12310 on: October 15, 2012, 10:18:21 PM »
Nothing on my bike today, but I did discover that I am distantly related to Australian motorcycle racing royalty.

My sister in laws uncle who sadly died in 1978 is Bryan Hindle.

And it turns out that Brian taught Ken (the guy working on my CB450 head) how to race.

Freakingly small world!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12311 on: October 16, 2012, 10:42:34 AM »
I am unfortunately in Bristol CT cranking out sausage for ESPN...but if I were at home I'd be re-torquing my head bolts and getting ready for the Harvest Classic that I'll be missing this weekend!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12312 on: October 16, 2012, 10:54:01 AM »

Okay, so far today... after yesterdays wintergreen boots and prior carb pull and dunk clean and slow jet drill, had a #2 float overflow and crappy acell pump drip- knew needle and diaphragm were iffy, so off came the carbs again today, I am getting to be an expert 10 mins she's off.

 So I changed out the needle with a spare and the acellerator pump diaphragm with a used spare, and back on went the carbs. Much better. No leaks, fires right up, no overflows.  ;D

 Next is tappet clearance check if I don't dork around maybe a half hour, then home made carb sync, idle screws adjust.  8)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12313 on: October 16, 2012, 10:56:21 AM »
While the guys are here digging giant, expensive trenches in my yard to fix my septic system I went and got the K5 inspected.
Hopefully they'll leave me with enough money for beer this weekend. :P
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12314 on: October 16, 2012, 12:16:42 PM »
Was going to ride to work this morn, turned the switch on, hit the starter button......."clickety, click".............aw crap.

Kicked it a few times, fired up.....but, lights would get bright @ high rpm, and dim @ low rpm.

So, I either have some bad connections or a bad battery , though I had it on the charger over the weekend.

Pushed it back in the garage, got on the Harley and rode to work, got a call from the wife, she noticed the 750 was leaking (forgot to shut the gas off) so she pushed it outside, left it there, and went to work.

She called me, told me what she did and I asked her if she removed the key from the ignition.........her response was......"key, what key................awwwwwww crap, now my bikes sitting outside with the key in it, and no ones home.

And the dog is locked up in the garage....................go figure.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12315 on: October 16, 2012, 12:27:46 PM »


Okay - valve tappet clearance is done.  ;D I had done it on the pile a few years ago and not a lot of miles so they were all very close, I think I moved like 2 of 8 just a hair, #3 intake was off the most that was the clogged idle jet I wonder if it wore that valve some...

 Looks like it took me about 1hr, took my time and enjoyed it went well without a hitch.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12316 on: October 16, 2012, 01:52:20 PM »
Quote from: CycleRanger on October 16, 2012, 10:56:21 AM
While the guys are here digging giant, expensive trenches in my yard to fix my septic system I went and got the K5 inspected.
Hopefully they'll leave me with enough money for beer this weekend. :P



Feel for you CR, I had to have a 17 year old system replaced to the tune of 12,300....Larry
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12317 on: October 16, 2012, 01:55:35 PM »
Quote from: 750resurrection on October 16, 2012, 12:27:46 PM
took my time and enjoyed it went well without a hitch.

exactly the way it should be!!!  8)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12318 on: October 16, 2012, 01:59:48 PM »
Rode to work and rode back, I love fall in Virginia.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12319 on: October 16, 2012, 03:04:59 PM »
Finally went and got my license, haha.  No more riding dirty, no more permit.  'bout time
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12320 on: October 16, 2012, 08:40:07 PM »


Back in - finally, from the  valve lash check and carb balancing. Took a trip to check it out, I cannot even freakin believe it... the handlebars don't vibrate like heck anymore. The rear view mirrors no longer need their shock absorber add ons.  ;D

 I freakin coasted in, in second gear, up the bump and across the field, not even touching the throttle she just chugg chugga chugged pumpumping along... LOL

 It was frikkin great.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12321 on: October 17, 2012, 05:16:22 AM »
Put a new carburetor sets... Wohoooo I got a "new" bike :)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12322 on: October 17, 2012, 06:59:01 AM »
Found out the battery was bone dry, is why the 750 wouldn't start yesterday.

Was still in the driveway when I got home.

Filled with denatured water and she fired right up.  All is good.

Chilly ride in on her this morn.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12323 on: October 17, 2012, 01:32:46 PM »
...completed the legs.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #12324 on: October 17, 2012, 01:38:39 PM »
clear and a chilly 37F/2.8C this am (I need a neck gaiter)  A gorgeous day in the PNW....
seat-o-the-pants test says new plug caps make an old bike 'friskier'
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