Topic: What did you do to your bike today ?

[maduncle]

I bought another bike today.

It is a Honda.

It is a four cylinder.

It is 500cc.

But the 1985 engine is in a V configuration.

It seems I suffer from a peculiar type of OCD that requires me to own one of every 500cc Honda engine configuration.

So far I have three ...

[MoMo]

I bought another bike today.

It is a Honda.

It is a four cylinder.

It is 500cc.

But the 1985 engine is in a V configuration.

It seems I suffer from a peculiar type of OCD that requires me to own one of every 500cc Honda engine configuration.

So far I have three ...

Interceptor??

[joeyvans]

I bought another bike today.

It is a Honda.

It is a four cylinder.

It is 500cc.

But the 1985 engine is in a V configuration.

It seems I suffer from a peculiar type of OCD that requires me to own one of every 500cc Honda engine configuration.

So far I have three ...

RZ or RD500? If so, you need to upload pics like an hour ago.

[joeyvans]

Wait... You said Honda. My bad... not Yamaha.

[strynboen]

VF(r)...?

[socal1200r]

I bought another bike today.

It is a Honda.

It is a four cylinder.

It is 500cc.

But the 1985 engine is in a V configuration.

It seems I suffer from a peculiar type of OCD that requires me to own one of every 500cc Honda engine configuration.

So far I have three ...

VF or a V30 Magna...I've got my eye on an '85 VF 500, 18K miles, original owner.  That's a sexy looking machine, all tarted up in red/white/blue livery, triple discs, and that small v-4 with a 12K redline has got to be a hoot to unleash and hear it scream up to those 12K rpms!

[maduncle]

I bought another bike today.

It is a Honda.

It is a four cylinder.

It is 500cc.

But the 1985 engine is in a V configuration.

It seems I suffer from a peculiar type of OCD that requires me to own one of every 500cc Honda engine configuration.

So far I have three ...

VF or a V30 Magna...I've got my eye on an '85 VF 500, 18K miles, original owner.  That's a sexy looking machine, all tarted up in red/white/blue livery, triple discs, and that small v-4 with a 12K redline has got to be a hoot to unleash and hear it scream up to those 12K rpms!

Correct - got myself a VF500. Only done 17,000km but the engine has seized so there is a bit of work to do one day. And I do plan to restore it to the red, white and blue.

After the CB450 race bike is finished.

And after the CB500/4 rebirth...

(I am just quietly picking them up and storing them away for future fun).

[70CB750]

Went to Pep Boys to get H4 bulb for my project, but they were all out.

Stopped at Honda and payed $7 for bulb with Honda label and Made in Hungary. We shall see how good it is, the price is great.

[750cafe]

Went to Pep Boys to get H4 bulb for my project, but they were all out.

Stopped at Honda and payed $7 for bulb with Honda label and Made in Hungary. We shall see how good it is, the price is great.

You can get many varieties of them at Amazon.com including the 80/100, 90/100 and 100/130 watt varieties.
"off-road" use only of course.  Aim them CORRECTLY and not only will you never blind anyone or get noticed but
the life that you save on hi-beam spotting the forest creatures that dart out into the roadway several seconds earlier
is well worth it!   

Eric

[mcswny]

Went to Pep Boys to get H4 bulb for my project, but they were all out.

Stopped at Honda and payed $7 for bulb with Honda label and Made in Hungary. We shall see how good it is, the price is great.

You can get many varieties of them at Amazon.com including the 80/100, 90/100 and 100/130 watt varieties.
"off-road" use only of course.  Aim them CORRECTLY and not only will you never blind anyone or get noticed but
the life that you save on hi-beam spotting the forest creatures that dart out into the roadway several seconds earlier
is well worth it!   

Eric

Eric, what would you say is the highest wattage suggested with a stock (and well running) system? I'm currently at 55/60 with a hondaman relay.

[750cafe]

80/100 is a nice safe upgrade for most bikes. I get at least a half mile of coverage with the 130 hi-beam on a couple of my bikes which
seems to be even better than some of my cars with the same bulbs. I am sure that it really puts the charging system to the limit or beyond.
80/100 is a good mid ground choice IMHO.
Hella and a couple of new comers make great bulbs. Sylvania Silverstar Ultra is another good choice that is for on-road use.(officially)
Safer is a good thing on two wheels. 

Eric

P.S.: I have a couple of the Ebay LED conversions with built-in fans that I have yet to try. They might be another good choice. I don't know yet.

[rickman750]

Went from Pic 1 to pic 2...

Partially installed the rebuilt engine.
Installed replacement seat nose keeper (rear tank mount)
Cleaned and greased the swingarm pivot.
Cleaned and greased the full floating linkages.
Replaced some of the crappy connectors with new ones from the Cycle Terminal.

Getting close..... 8-)

[rickman750]

Did a 150 mile oil change on my K2's freshly rebuilt engine.

It's been a motorcycle kind of day!

[Jo3f1sh]

After dropping the bike while moving it last week... ...installed new Biltwell Thruster grips to replace one that got damaged. Super comfy. Fortunately, that was the extent of the damage. Really don't know how I got away with that. Polished/cleaned the front forks a bit more, but will probably just need to repaint them to get rid of the rest of the spots.



Also switched from Silkolene to Bel-Ray mineral oil with some ZDDP.

[krusty]

Fitted new Motobat battery to the little 350F then gave it a well deserved wash. It hasn't been for a run for almost a year but still started up just fine with the little bit of fuel still in it. Decided to take on VJMC run to harry's cafe d'Wheels. Perfect afternoon for a ride.
Not a big roll up today.

[750cafe]

Cleaned out some carbs that had been sitting for the past four months while I was out of commission with the broken hip and
changed out the pilot jets and well plugs. She was running yesterday just not quite up to par. Might even take her out to Bike Night today! 

Eric

[Stev-o]

Took delivery of this beaut. Thanks to rb for posting it.



All original '76 550F, has 16K miles, came w/title, not stuck even though it sat for over 20 years in a garage in New Yawk. The tank is toast.




The headers are in very good cond, I have always loved the swooping pipes on the 550F...



I am excited to start a restore on this but it will have to want.  I have the K7 in the garage to finish and the Kaw H1 that is in the middle of a motor rebuild.

[750cafe]

Steve, by toast do you mean rusty inside or rusted through? Can vinegar bring it back from the dead?
BTW, I also just bought another bike and will be picking it up tomorrow.

Eric

[Stev-o]

Steve, by toast do you mean rusty inside or rusted through? Can vinegar bring it back from the dead?
BTW, I also just bought another bike and will be picking it up tomorrow.

Eric

The tank may be salvaged but won't be used for this bike, I'll find one in better shape.
 The cap is is rusted on, I was unable to remove it normally to look inside.
Looking forward to seeing what you picked up. 

[750cafe]

Another one of those injured Kat's that needs a new home. I have always been an animal lover. 



Eric

[maduncle]

After a five month wait - my CB450 Hansen race bike replica aluminium fuel tank arrived this week.



And it fits!

[scunny]

fark me, that ^^^^ looks good

[ekpent]

Steve, by toast do you mean rusty inside or rusted through? Can vinegar bring it back from the dead?
BTW, I also just bought another bike and will be picking it up tomorrow.

Eric

The tank may be salvaged but won't be used for this bike, I'll find one in better shape.
 The cap is is rusted on, I was unable to remove it normally to look inside.
Looking forward to seeing what you picked up. 

That got delivered fairly quickly. Nice project.

[Stev-o]

Steve, by toast do you mean rusty inside or rusted through? Can vinegar bring it back from the dead?
BTW, I also just bought another bike and will be picking it up tomorrow.

Eric

The tank may be salvaged but won't be used for this bike, I'll find one in better shape.
 The cap is is rusted on, I was unable to remove it normally to look inside.
Looking forward to seeing what you picked up. 

That got delivered fairly quickly.

Yes, I've used this same shipper from NY a couple times now.  When I contacted him, he was anxious to leave the frigid northland to head down to sunny, warm Texas (67 degrees later today).
He was headed to AZ from here, he had a nice Formula Ford SCCA race car in the trailer that was his next stop.

[ekpent]

Steve, by toast do you mean rusty inside or rusted through? Can vinegar bring it back from the dead?
BTW, I also just bought another bike and will be picking it up tomorrow.

Eric

The tank may be salvaged but won't be used for this bike, I'll find one in better shape.
 The cap is is rusted on, I was unable to remove it normally to look inside.
Looking forward to seeing what you picked up. 

That got delivered fairly quickly.

Yes, I've used this same shipper from NY a couple times now.  When I contacted him, he was anxious to leave the frigid northland to head down to sunny, warm Texas (67 degrees later today).
He was headed to AZ from here, he had a nice Formula Ford SCCA race car in the trailer that was his next stop.

Ha Ha I don't blame him for wanting to get down there. Call me if you need a gardener or pool boy or a bike polisher !!