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Offline dhall57

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18775 on: November 01, 2014, 03:39:51 pm »
Hey Mark. My K6 had the switch in this location when I got it 2009 and the mtn brk looks the same also. Few years ago I had to resolder one of the leads going to the switch and at the same time I moved the switch back to its original location under the tank.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18776 on: November 02, 2014, 01:18:38 am »
I REBUILT THE ENGINE 8)

I have got the carbs reassembled and on the bike now.  Time to tune...
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18777 on: November 02, 2014, 02:01:37 am »
I REBUILT THE ENGINE 8)

Not only that--judging by the way the frame looks. Very nice. More pics, please!

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18778 on: November 02, 2014, 04:48:03 am »
Hi Dhall

It was only 11 bucks with the fancy flip up cap, figured I would try it for awhile.  The 900F has the switch above the handlebar clamp, it is convenient for the garage door fob.  Butthoonose

I got to do about 20miles on a 76 GL last weekend.  Motor is not running properly but the bike rides nice. Sounds like a rod knock, (PO had just rebuilt the motor) must have missed something important!  :o :)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18779 on: November 02, 2014, 05:26:21 am »
Installed a OEM ignition switch bracket I found on eBay.   


What is OEM? Doesn't look like it to me. 
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18780 on: November 02, 2014, 06:07:28 am »
Came in a Honda bag with the markings of a NOS part, but your guess may be right....
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18781 on: November 02, 2014, 06:26:26 am »
I REBUILT THE ENGINE 8)

Powder coated or appliance paint on the frame?
VHT cast aluminum caliper paint on the engine?
Do you have a thread in the build section? Link?

Eric
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18782 on: November 02, 2014, 08:14:14 am »
Hi Eric,
I am new to this and can hardly find my way back :P

I am trying to refinish the paint and finishes as they came from Honda. 

Enamel on the frame, Engine enamel on the engine, VHT clear coat on the aluminum also engine enamel. 

I have tolearn how to publish our work. 

All the hardware has been replated and or replaced with nos.  Including the kick shaft, shift spindle and rear brake actuator shaft. 
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18783 on: November 02, 2014, 08:43:30 am »
I can never find my way back in this forum.
There seems to be no provision for following subscribed threads besides waiting for someone else to post in one that you have previously posted in. Weird!
For paint, you did a fantastic job on that frame.  :D  I use appliance epoxy paint myself and it is difficult to tell the difference from powder coating.

Eric
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18784 on: November 02, 2014, 11:47:28 am »
I can never find my way back in this forum.
There seems to be no provision for following subscribed threads besides waiting for someone else to post in one that you have previously posted in. Weird!
For paint, you did a fantastic job on that frame.  :D  I use appliance epoxy paint myself and it is difficult to tell the difference from powder coating.

Eric
ITs a bandaid I know, but I save it (the thread in question) as a favorite place. Then I can return to it easily with no search.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18785 on: November 02, 2014, 11:54:30 am »
I can never find my way back in this forum.
There seems to be no provision for following subscribed threads besides waiting for someone else to post in one that you have previously posted in. Weird!
For paint, you did a fantastic job on that frame.  :D  I use appliance epoxy paint myself and it is difficult to tell the difference from powder coating.

Eric
ITs a bandaid I know, but I save it (the thread in question) as a favorite place. Then I can return to it easily with no search.

There should be a button to escape threads too... ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18786 on: November 02, 2014, 01:03:17 pm »
I can never find my way back in this forum.
There seems to be no provision for following subscribed threads besides waiting for someone else to post in one that you have previously posted in. Weird!
For paint, you did a fantastic job on that frame.  :D  I use appliance epoxy paint myself and it is difficult to tell the difference from powder coating.

Eric
ITs a bandaid I know, but I save it (the thread in question) as a favorite place. Then I can return to it easily with no search.

There should be a button to escape threads too... ;D
unnotify at the bottom of the page.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18787 on: November 02, 2014, 02:00:51 pm »
went back out today.the cleaning faries did not show up to do their job but my boys(26&24 years old)promised me they would clean it this week.will let everyone know if i pass out from holding my breath on this one
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18788 on: November 02, 2014, 02:03:19 pm »
I can never find my way back in this forum.
There seems to be no provision for following subscribed threads besides waiting for someone else to post in one that you have previously posted in. Weird!
For paint, you did a fantastic job on that frame.  :D  I use appliance epoxy paint myself and it is difficult to tell the difference from powder coating.

Eric
ITs a bandaid I know, but I save it (the thread in question) as a favorite place. Then I can return to it easily with no search.

There should be a button to escape threads too... ;D
unnotify at the bottom of the page.

Gday Nic, I don't have that function... :o
750 K2 1000cc
750 F1 970cc
750 Bitsa 900cc
If You can't fix it with a hammer, You've got an electrical problem.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18789 on: November 02, 2014, 02:59:23 pm »
I can never find my way back in this forum.
There seems to be no provision for following subscribed threads besides waiting for someone else to post in one that you have previously posted in. Weird!
For paint, you did a fantastic job on that frame.  :D  I use appliance epoxy paint myself and it is difficult to tell the difference from powder coating.

Eric
ITs a bandaid I know, but I save it (the thread in question) as a favorite place. Then I can return to it easily with no search.

There should be a button to escape threads too... ;D
unnotify at the bottom of the page.

Gday Nic, I don't have that function... :o
G/day Mick, that's strange.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18790 on: November 02, 2014, 03:12:08 pm »
I can never find my way back in this forum.
There seems to be no provision for following subscribed threads besides waiting for someone else to post in one that you have previously posted in. Weird!
For paint, you did a fantastic job on that frame.  :D  I use appliance epoxy paint myself and it is difficult to tell the difference from powder coating.

Eric
ITs a bandaid I know, but I save it (the thread in question) as a favorite place. Then I can return to it easily with no search.

There should be a button to escape threads too... ;D
unnotify at the bottom of the page.

Gday Nic, I don't have that function... :o
G/day Mick, that's strange.

Any chance you could post a screen shot of a page with unnotify tab...?
750 K2 1000cc
750 F1 970cc
750 Bitsa 900cc
If You can't fix it with a hammer, You've got an electrical problem.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18791 on: November 02, 2014, 04:04:58 pm »
I can never find my way back in this forum.
There seems to be no provision for following subscribed threads besides waiting for someone else to post in one that you have previously posted in. Weird!
For paint, you did a fantastic job on that frame.  :D  I use appliance epoxy paint myself and it is difficult to tell the difference from powder coating.

Eric
ITs a bandaid I know, but I save it (the thread in question) as a favorite place. Then I can return to it easily with no search.

There should be a button to escape threads too... ;D
unnotify at the bottom of the page.

Gday Nic, I don't have that function... :o
G/day Mick, that's strange.

Any chance you could post a screen shot of a page with unnotify tab...?
Here you go mate.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18792 on: November 02, 2014, 04:55:26 pm »
I have the same tabs but mine says "notify".... :o
750 K2 1000cc
750 F1 970cc
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If You can't fix it with a hammer, You've got an electrical problem.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18793 on: November 02, 2014, 05:10:11 pm »
I have the same tabs but mine says "notify".... :o
It changes to unnotify once you post on the thread, if you haven't posted on the thread it should say notify but unnotify if you have posted.
You may need to go to your profile, edit profile, "turn notifications on"
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18794 on: November 02, 2014, 06:51:23 pm »
Final piece done, Project Ice Cream is now ready for assembly


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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18795 on: November 02, 2014, 07:00:35 pm »
Looking forward to your finished project, you have applied much 'elbow grease'   ;)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18796 on: November 02, 2014, 07:11:38 pm »
Final piece done, Project Ice Cream is now ready for assembly


Awesome as usual 8)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18797 on: November 02, 2014, 07:13:56 pm »
Thanks fellers, can't wait to get it on the road. Will be putting together whatever small parts I can this winter, mostly the bolt on stuff so I have it ready. Spring is when I plan on the final assembly to begin.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18798 on: November 03, 2014, 10:59:17 am »
Broke a bit trying to drill and tap my petcock, now i have to buy one. eerrrrr
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #18799 on: November 03, 2014, 11:10:57 am »
Masked the case in preparation for mineral blasting  :)



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