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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13875 on: April 28, 2013, 02:31:59 AM »
I rode it. After a lovely 12 hour sleep (drugs are good........) I had a leisurely lunch of Eggs and Bacon on toast, and by around 2pm I was feeling a tad bored, so I rode off on a magical mystery tour.

I arrived back 4 hours and 200-odd miles later, tired, but happy. No mechanical issues, no issues that require fixing later, it just went like a big black bird. I refuelled it at the 165 mile mark, and it had only sipped 15 litres of 98 RON. (40 MPG) All in all, a great day! Cheers, Terry.

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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?"

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13876 on: April 28, 2013, 04:45:57 AM »
I finally got my K2 registered Friday after 2 years off the road for an engine rebuild and tidy up. Had a family trip commitment Saturday and finally fired her up this morning, then again this arvo. I'm no mechanic and expect little things to need sorting out gradually as I increase ride times. Idling too fast after this morning's ride, a lot better this arvo - new throttle cables will help. One of the things that really hit me this arvo was the healthy almost 'whistling' sound I picked up from the motor. It reminded me of how my brand new K2 sounded when I first got it - about 40 years ago. After a few Hondas, Kawasaki's, Suzuki's, Harley's and a Ducati, my return to where it all started reinforced that the Honda 4 really is something special. Slug
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13877 on: April 28, 2013, 04:51:43 AM »
Well done Slug. I must be a tad younger than you, I bought a new (discontinued) 1975 CB750F from Stanco in Melbourne in 1978. While I'm no "F" fan, you're right, the CB750 is a very special bike. 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 #13878 on: April 28, 2013, 05:44:37 AM »
I'm going to be pulling the head off my 550 today to take care of a nasty oil leak. I already have another cyl head that I've mildly ported to put on it with new kibblewhite valve springs installed. The bike already has a 650 cam that  has seemed to work ok with the stock springs but since I already had the other head apart I figured the new springs would be a good idea. I'm also installing a MLS head gasket from cycleX so we'll so how that works out. As long as I don't get any distractions from anybody wanting me to fix their stuff then I should be able to have it apart and back together this afternoon and hopefully it stops raining by then so I can take it for a spin.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13879 on: April 28, 2013, 07:15:40 AM »
I finished it up!!!!!


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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13880 on: April 28, 2013, 09:32:56 AM »
...mounted the K2 gauges.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13881 on: April 28, 2013, 12:11:49 PM »
I spent my valve train money on new water heater. The family did not buy the simple fact that cold showers are good for you.

Verba movent, exempla trahunt - I even demonstrated it myself but no followers :(
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13882 on: April 28, 2013, 02:36:01 PM »
Quote from: fatslob on April 28, 2013, 07:15:40 AM
I finished it up!!!!!


Bob

"They call it mellow yellow, quite rightly". (With apologies to Donavan) Looking good Bob! 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 #13883 on: April 28, 2013, 07:13:34 PM »
« Last Edit: April 28, 2013, 07:16:14 PM by coolmaven »
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13884 on: April 28, 2013, 09:15:02 PM »
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13885 on: April 29, 2013, 07:35:52 PM »
Well weather is breaking,doors are open and starting to push a bunch of bikes around and organizing the mobile tool carts.Hey there's that tool I lost  this winter !!
   Take a break and my shop buddy/expert says put the cocktail down and start a bike.OK-Drag out one of 4 ,750's that may be on the chopping block this spring and we give it a go.1974 I bought  5 o 6 years ago,that funny purple color-Boss Maroon,you know.Got it running good to sell last year and put 7 miles on it for fun.Well it stuttered and farted and cranked like a champ then with a nice little rest lit right up on all 4 with that good gas in there  ;). Took a little nice warm oil to give me back the clutch and then we did some hot laps around my parking lot and left a couple of  stripes in the dirt. Someone will be happy with this one,actually runs good which I usually never hear,mostly stock except for crap Mustang seat and headers and a front tire ready to delaminate.
  My buddy say's I have to start one bike every time I make it down from now on----CRAP----
  PS-Put some fairing out where they belong--trash pick up in my front yard   :'(
« Last Edit: April 29, 2013, 07:41:44 PM by ekpent »
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13886 on: April 29, 2013, 10:15:54 PM »
Pulled the *amn carbs off again... >:(
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13887 on: April 29, 2013, 11:45:48 PM »
Quote from: ekpent on April 29, 2013, 07:35:52 PM
Well weather is breaking,doors are open and starting to push a bunch of bikes around and organizing the mobile tool carts.Hey there's that tool I lost  this winter !!
   Take a break and my shop buddy/expert says put the cocktail down and start a bike.OK-Drag out one of 4 ,750's that may be on the chopping block this spring and we give it a go.1974 I bought  5 o 6 years ago,that funny purple color-Boss Maroon,you know.Got it running good to sell last year and put 7 miles on it for fun.Well it stuttered and farted and cranked like a champ then with a nice little rest lit right up on all 4 with that good gas in there  ;). Took a little nice warm oil to give me back the clutch and then we did some hot laps around my parking lot and left a couple of  stripes in the dirt. Someone will be happy with this one,actually runs good which I usually never hear,mostly stock except for crap Mustang seat and headers and a front tire ready to delaminate.
  My buddy say's I have to start one bike every time I make it down from now on----CRAP----
  PS-Put some fairing out where they belong--trash pick up in my front yard   :'(

Geez, I wish I lived near you Eric, I'd take both of those fairings for wall art! Hey do you wanna sell me the seat offa that bike? I like it, a lot! ;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 #13888 on: April 30, 2013, 01:39:30 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on April 29, 2013, 07:35:52 PM
Well weather is breaking,doors are open and starting to push a bunch of bikes around and organizing the mobile tool carts.Hey there's that tool I lost  this winter !!
   Take a break and my shop buddy/expert says put the cocktail down and start a bike.OK-Drag out one of 4 ,750's that may be on the chopping block this spring and we give it a go.1974 I bought  5 o 6 years ago,that funny purple color-Boss Maroon,you know.Got it running good to sell last year and put 7 miles on it for fun.Well it stuttered and farted and cranked like a champ then with a nice little rest lit right up on all 4 with that good gas in there  ;). Took a little nice warm oil to give me back the clutch and then we did some hot laps around my parking lot and left a couple of  stripes in the dirt. Someone will be happy with this one,actually runs good which I usually never hear,mostly stock except for crap Mustang seat and headers and a front tire ready to delaminate.
  My buddy say's I have to start one bike every time I make it down from now on----CRAP----
  PS-Put some fairing out where they belong--trash pick up in my front yard   :'(


I  would be amazed if someone took them.  ::)  ...Larry
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13889 on: April 30, 2013, 03:11:04 AM »
Forecast said cloudy, sun later.  Got dressed, walked out and it was drizlling.  Next time , instead of electronic device I will check the outdoors  ;D

Rode to work anyway.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13890 on: April 30, 2013, 03:42:17 AM »
Put a new oil injection cable on the seadoo
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13891 on: May 01, 2013, 06:26:23 PM »
Sold the silver K1. I gave the kid enough parts to build another bike. Kinda reminded me of myself when i got into the CB's.
Then I got this for a future bike. Nice 550f muffler no rust!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13892 on: May 01, 2013, 07:22:53 PM »
Got my new Buchanan stainless, polished spokes today. Should look good on my new rims.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13893 on: May 01, 2013, 07:41:06 PM »
Quote from: Jerry E. on May 01, 2013, 07:22:53 PM
Got my new Buchanan stainless, polished spokes today.

Mind if I ask how much extra for the polishing? I'll be ordering some soon...
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13894 on: May 01, 2013, 08:48:26 PM »
About half what the spokes cost, per each set. Front and rear polished, stainless spokes for my K3 came to $371.20, shipped. The polishing was about $65.oo for each set. Pricey, but they look good. Hopefully, I won't have any fitment problems(I've read on this forum about some issues, occasionally.)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13895 on: May 01, 2013, 08:52:24 PM »
Quote from: Jerry E. on May 01, 2013, 08:48:26 PM
About half what the spokes cost, per each set. Front and rear polished, stainless spokes for my K3 came to $371.20, shipped. The polishing was about $65.oo for each set. Pricey, but they look good. Hopefully, I won't have any fitment problems(I've read on this forum about some issues, occasionally.)

Thanks. I'll check the pics on your project thread.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13896 on: May 02, 2013, 03:50:57 AM »
Changed the oil and took off the ooooold oil cooler that came with the bike when I got it.... (2 yrs ago?)
It was leaking and making the front of the bike a mess, plus just cluttered up her looks.   ;)
Still have not handled carbs 3 & 4 peeing gas...  :-\
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13897 on: May 02, 2013, 07:25:37 AM »
Loaded her on the trailer for a ride down to Deals Gap.  Annual MINI Cooper meet taking place this weekend and she's going down with me for some two-wheeled fun.   ;)  Maybe I'll come back with a pic or two for the "Pics on the road" thread.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13898 on: May 02, 2013, 10:12:21 AM »
Summer has finally come to Michigan?
Anxious to get the 750 back on the road... (The 550 tires are getting too worn :) )

Put the frame on the engine ... damn that was way easier than I was expecting.
Put on the stands, swing arm, shocks, rear wheel, triple tree....
Worked a bit on preppin' the side covers for paint.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #13899 on: May 04, 2013, 01:28:46 AM »
Over the last couple of weekends I've rebuilt the wheels and re-fitted all the bits & pieces so I could get her going.

Today... I got the old girl running!

Tune-up tomorrow and I'm sooo close to getting her back on the road.
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