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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19050 on: January 01, 2015, 04:36:32 PM »
Returning the throttle to idle by human power is all well and good... assuming the human is still aboard.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19051 on: January 01, 2015, 05:46:04 PM »
Wasn't today, but during a spirited ride with fellow forum member ChrisP [on ex-Chewy's beautiful Sunrise Orange K3], I lost the left side cover on my original paint Boss Maroon K4. 

I never really liked that color, but my K4 is one of my fav bikes, so last year I had a tank and covers painted Polynesian Blue, an European-only color.

They have just been sitting on the shelf, so thought this was a good time as ever to mount the new bodywork.

The bike is running as good as ever and I had hoped to ride today, but it's been cold and wet all day. Last week on a trip to the park...






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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19052 on: January 01, 2015, 05:57:12 PM »
Oh gosh...

Bike is an Orange '76 CB550F SS and it has not been registered since 03.

Started by removing the bars and rerouting the switch wiring through the bars (I had put drop bars on it a while back).
Then removed the rear fender and rerouted misrouted taillight wiring through the fender channel
Lifted the fork gators to inspect fork seals and noticed the left one was holding water (yikes)
Oiled the tach and speedo cables
Did a quick bulb check and made sure all bulbs in the instrument cluster and speedo/tach and tail were fine.
Removed non-working front directionals and made plans to find replacements
Replaced tach cable securing bolt (in cylinder head cover) due to questionable phillips head on it
Noted that rear 8x80mm fender mounting bolts were incorrect and ordered replacements on ePay.
removed points cover and noted that I needed new gasket
fixed broken 3mm bolt that screws into headlight lamp surround
Tested headlight beams
Polished chrome on fenders
Broke free the stuck engine from sitting (little kero in the plug holes and some patience)
smiled at the near NOS condition brown OEM seat sitting on this bike....
Wished my dad (who passed in 2010) was still around.  He was a Honda service manager in MA in the 70s and my go-to guy for Honda questions.  We started out restoring 305cc Scramblers and Superhawks.   Wish I had his input as I bring this one back to life....
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19053 on: January 01, 2015, 07:05:28 PM »
Quote from: timrichter9 on January 01, 2015, 05:57:12 PM
Bike is an Orange '76 CB550F SS and it has not been registered since 03.

Wished my dad (who passed in 2010) was still around.  He was a Honda service manager in MA in the 70s and my go-to guy for Honda questions.  We started out restoring 305cc Scramblers and Superhawks.   Wish I had his input as I bring this one back to life....

Not a worry mate, he will be looking over your shoulder and you.  ;)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19054 on: January 01, 2015, 08:37:21 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 01, 2015, 05:46:04 PM
Wasn't today, but during a spirited ride with fellow forum member ChrisP [on ex-Chewy's beautiful Sunrise Orange K3], I lost the left side cover on my original paint Boss Maroon K4. 

I never really liked that color, but my K4 is one of my fav bikes, so last year I had a tank and covers painted Polynesian Blue, an European-only color.

They have just been sitting on the shelf, so thought this was a good time as ever to mount the new bodywork.

The bike is running as good as ever and I had hoped to ride today, but it's been cold and wet all day. Last week on a trip to the park...



Man, that is a purdy shade of blue!!!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19055 on: January 01, 2015, 08:47:43 PM »
Quote from: scottly on January 01, 2015, 08:37:21 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 01, 2015, 05:46:04 PM
Wasn't today, but during a spirited ride with fellow forum member ChrisP [on ex-Chewy's beautiful Sunrise Orange K3], I lost the left side cover on my original paint Boss Maroon K4. 

I never really liked that color, but my K4 is one of my fav bikes, so last year I had a tank and covers painted Polynesian Blue, an European-only color.

They have just been sitting on the shelf, so thought this was a good time as ever to mount the new bodywork.

The bike is running as good as ever and I had hoped to ride today, but it's been cold and wet all day. Last week on a trip to the park...



Man, that is a purdy shade of blue!!!

Agreed... ;)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19056 on: January 01, 2015, 09:00:04 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 08:47:43 PM
Quote from: scottly on January 01, 2015, 08:37:21 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 01, 2015, 05:46:04 PM
Wasn't today, but during a spirited ride with fellow forum member ChrisP [on ex-Chewy's beautiful Sunrise Orange K3], I lost the left side cover on my original paint Boss Maroon K4. 

I never really liked that color, but my K4 is one of my fav bikes, so last year I had a tank and covers painted Polynesian Blue, an European-only color.

They have just been sitting on the shelf, so thought this was a good time as ever to mount the new bodywork.

The bike is running as good as ever and I had hoped to ride today, but it's been cold and wet all day. Last week on a trip to the park...



Man, that is a purdy shade of blue!!!

Agreed... ;)

Thanks guys.  My buddy did a fantastic job, the pics dont do it justice.
Want a color a little different from typical stock, since this bike isnt...
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19057 on: January 01, 2015, 10:34:37 PM »
Thats a great color Steve, I love it, that bike just needs a decent pipe now... ;D ;)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19058 on: January 02, 2015, 04:06:48 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Thats a great color Steve, I love it, that bike just needs a decent pipe now... ;D ;)

Honda trims and badges would not hurt either (after no numbers 4-4 with all parts are sent from Yamiya)
Really nice color!
I'll take my CB750 back to bluish too, Candy Sapphire Blue, new parts waiting to be mounted since last x-mas. 4-4 + new ikon shocks + center stand will follow this spring.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19059 on: January 02, 2015, 06:05:04 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Thats a great color Steve, I love it, that bike just needs a decent pipe now... ;D ;)

I hadn't even noticed. (cough, cough)
Badges are coming soon no doubt?

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19060 on: January 02, 2015, 06:15:07 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Thats a great color Steve, I love it, that bike just needs a decent pipe now... ;D ;)

Ha!  I love the MotoGP pipes as much as you, Mick, but this Action Four system is in great shape and has a good sound. Maybe one day...
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Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Thats a great color Steve, I love it, that bike just needs a decent pipe now... ;D ;)

Badges are coming soon no doubt?



Yes, badges are planned for later, I've had a change of of plan....
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19061 on: January 02, 2015, 06:37:45 AM »
Wonder how those side cover badges would look though as the stock indention has been filled in. They may sit out a little proud and want to snag pant legs etc..
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19062 on: January 02, 2015, 07:03:59 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on January 02, 2015, 06:37:45 AM
Wonder how those side cover badges would look though as the stock indention has been filled in. They may sit out a little proud and want to snag pant legs etc..

Not to worry, Eric, epoxy works wonders.
BTW - the covers have not been filled in, they are Frankenstuff's "smoothies"
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19063 on: January 02, 2015, 12:48:39 PM »
Dropped off my new yamiya unpainted tank at my trusty painter's place  8) 8)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19064 on: January 02, 2015, 01:35:19 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 02, 2015, 06:15:07 AM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Thats a great color Steve, I love it, that bike just needs a decent pipe now... ;D ;)

Ha!  I love the MotoGP pipes as much as you, Mick, but this Action Four system is in great shape and has a good sound. Maybe one day...
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Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Thats a great color Steve, I love it, that bike just needs a decent pipe now... ;D ;)

Badges are coming soon no doubt?



Yes, badges are planned for later, I've had a change of of plan....

Is that really an action four pipe mate..?  That one isn't in my old catalog.. I'm not sure why exactly, but most,  if not all the aftermarket pipe manufacturers here made their pipes more upswept, like the Kerker, the rear footpeg mount sat under the rear of the pipe,  I think that may be the reason i can't get my head around those low slung style of pipe, low pipes are common in the States, not here at all..I actually like the bike without the trim   ;D ;)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19065 on: January 02, 2015, 04:00:36 PM »
Quote from: Cqyqte on January 01, 2015, 04:52:56 AM
Finished moving the foot controls from forwards to rears on my hardtail CB750



That is beautiful mate, but wouldn't it be more comfortable with forward controls? Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19066 on: January 02, 2015, 04:26:41 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 02, 2015, 01:35:19 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 02, 2015, 06:15:07 AM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Thats a great color Steve, I love it, that bike just needs a decent pipe now... ;D ;)

Ha!  I love the MotoGP pipes as much as you, Mick, but this Action Four system is in great shape and has a good sound. Maybe one day...
Quote from: 750cafe on January 02, 2015, 06:05:04 AM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 10:34:37 PM
Thats a great color Steve, I love it, that bike just needs a decent pipe now... ;D ;)

Badges are coming soon no doubt?



Yes, badges are planned for later, I've had a change of of plan....

Is that really an action four pipe mate..? 

Yes, it's stamped on there.  Had no idea what it was when I bought the bike, but I like it.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19067 on: January 02, 2015, 04:39:56 PM »
went round to my young nephews place, had given him the loan of an MT50 and he wanted nobly tyres for it so it's my job to pay for and fit them  ;D. he has made such a good job of cleaning and maintaining the bike that I said it's now his. #$%*e was he a happy wee chappy.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19068 on: January 02, 2015, 07:48:07 PM »
I take it that the Nephew has now forgotten everything that he got from Santa. WTG!
I will also bet that he has a favorite Uncle now too.  ;)

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19069 on: January 03, 2015, 12:00:11 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 01, 2015, 09:00:04 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 08:47:43 PM
Quote from: scottly on January 01, 2015, 08:37:21 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 01, 2015, 05:46:04 PM
Wasn't today, but during a spirited ride with fellow forum member ChrisP [on ex-Chewy's beautiful Sunrise Orange K3], I lost the left side cover on my original paint Boss Maroon K4. 

Looks great steve
I never really liked that color, but my K4 is one of my fav bikes, so last year I had a tank and covers painted Polynesian Blue, an European-only color.

They have just been sitting on the shelf, so thought this was a good time as ever to mount the new bodywork.

The bike is running as good as ever and I had hoped to ride today, but it's been cold and wet all day. Last week on a trip to the park...



Man, that is a purdy shade of blue!!!

Agreed... ;)

Thanks guys.  My buddy did a fantastic job, the pics dont do it justice.
Want a color a little different from typical stock, since this bike isnt...
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19070 on: January 03, 2015, 04:28:57 AM »
Quote from: DWS on January 03, 2015, 12:00:11 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 01, 2015, 09:00:04 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 01, 2015, 08:47:43 PM
Quote from: scottly on January 01, 2015, 08:37:21 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on January 01, 2015, 05:46:04 PM
Wasn't today, but during a spirited ride with fellow forum member ChrisP [on ex-Chewy's beautiful Sunrise Orange K3], I lost the left side cover on my original paint Boss Maroon K4. 

Looks great steve
I never really liked that color, but my K4 is one of my fav bikes, so last year I had a tank and covers painted Polynesian Blue, an European-only color.

They have just been sitting on the shelf, so thought this was a good time as ever to mount the new bodywork.

The bike is running as good as ever and I had hoped to ride today, but it's been cold and wet all day. Last week on a trip to the park...



Man, that is a purdy shade of blue!!!

Agreed... ;)

Thanks guys.  My buddy did a fantastic job, the pics dont do it justice.
Want a color a little different from typical stock, since this bike isnt...


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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19071 on: January 03, 2015, 05:28:16 AM »
Quote from: Terry in Australia on January 02, 2015, 04:00:36 PM
Quote from: Cqyqte on January 01, 2015, 04:52:56 AM
Finished moving the foot controls from forwards to rears on my hardtail CB750



That is beautiful mate, but wouldn't it be more comfortable with forward controls? Cheers, Terry. ;D

Thanks Terry, it was comfortable with forwards.  But since I didn't find myself a project for this winter, I decided to rework this one.  It's now convertible I can flip from mid controls to forwards in about an hour.  We will see if she just as comfortable to ride this way come spring.  Cheers!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19072 on: January 05, 2015, 07:15:51 PM »
Took it out for a short spin today, before the cold weather hits.  Really like the throttle action now, no where near as tiring as before, and the Superbike grips / bar end weights / expanding foam in the handlebars seem to work pretty well together.  Like the way it sounds, and it's happiest spinning at or above 5K rpms, and seems like it will pull right up to redline without any issues.  Feel sorry for my '87 Cagiva, it's quickly being replaced by this CB!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19073 on: January 06, 2015, 03:05:28 AM »
Santa gave me a new helmet this year that fit the color of my new tank that I got last X-mas one year ago. I could have bought a new multi HP bike for the restore money spent so far. But there is no other bike out there I want except for old CB750 or Z1-900/1000 in OEM style.

I have to finalize my  engine/carb adjustments and install latest cam so I can mount the new tank with side covers. I do not want to take it off once a week and scratch it.

The new helmet look very tough with Irridium colored visir that I mounted today, not on photo.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #19074 on: January 06, 2015, 04:53:45 PM »
Picked up my yamiya repop unpainted tank from the painter!

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