Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3753112 times)

Magpie · « **Reply #19325 on:** February 22, 2015, 10:57:54 PM »

Got the 150 buttoned up. Thanks krusty!

Don R · « **Reply #19326 on:** February 22, 2015, 11:19:33 PM »

Threw a set of points in the GL1000, it runs the same but now I won't suspect the points.

krusty · « **Reply #19327 on:** February 23, 2015, 01:41:12 AM »

Quote from: Magpie on February 22, 2015, 10:57:54 PM

Got the 150 buttoned up. Thanks krusty!

Lookin' real nice magpie.

rickman750 · « **Reply #19328 on:** February 23, 2015, 02:30:16 AM »

I was installing the engine and ancillary bits and pieces on my TS 250X. I fitted the chain, but couldn't fine neutral. Actually, it would shift gears at all. Tried the usual tricks inside the right side cover. No joy. Had to pull the engine out and split the cases.

Found this rookie mistake -

mcswny · « **Reply #19329 on:** February 23, 2015, 08:57:03 AM »

Had a nice summer day here in New York yesterday (40 degrees!) and sat outside in a tshirt and synced my carbs. Nice and tight and was able to to rip it around for a bit. Feels great!!!

DaveBarbier · « **Reply #19330 on:** February 23, 2015, 09:17:15 AM »

Quote from: mcswny on February 23, 2015, 08:57:03 AM

Had a nice summer day here in New York yesterday (40 degrees!) and sat outside in a tshirt and synced my carbs. Nice and tight and was able to to rip it around for a bit. Feels great!!!

Totally! It was hot yesterday here in CT, haha. Didn't get a chance to start up my bike because my shed is still snowed in, though. Lucky you. When it's more like a sustained 40° during the days I need to start my steering head bearing upgrade and fork rebuild. Can't wait.

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1978 Honda CB550K

strynboen · « **Reply #19331 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:29:28 AM »

it soon spring...so started to fix the leaking acc pump on my cbx. (think it miss a o ring sealing to the kaburettor body/flot housing).it vill bring other things in light..so think im to late for this year seson...but luckly i have my new 400 and the 550...so have some hveels to roll..

Wobbly · « **Reply #19332 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:36:05 AM »

Quote from: strynboen on February 23, 2015, 10:29:28 AM

it soon spring...so started to fix the leaking acc pump on my cbx. (think it miss a o ring sealing to the kaburettor body/flot housing).it vill bring other things in light..so think im to late for this year seson...but luckly i have my new 400 and the 550...so have some hveels to roll..

I have to say: The row of six carburetors looks pretty impressive.

strynboen · « **Reply #19333 on:** February 23, 2015, 10:37:36 AM »

pretty scaring ...also..

DaveBarbier · « **Reply #19334 on:** February 23, 2015, 11:22:29 AM »

They just keep adding carbs. Reminds me of this Mad TV skit.

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1978 Honda CB550K

evanphi · « **Reply #19335 on:** February 23, 2015, 11:31:09 AM »

Quote from: strynboen on February 23, 2015, 10:37:36 AM

pretty scaring ...also..

That's more like what I was thinking.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #19336 on:** February 24, 2015, 03:16:25 PM »

Got my new Motogpwerks, Calfab swingarm...

70CB750 · « **Reply #19337 on:** February 24, 2015, 03:41:46 PM »

Made aluminum latch for the gas tank.

Stev-o · « **Reply #19338 on:** February 24, 2015, 04:19:04 PM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 24, 2015, 03:16:25 PM

Got my new Motogpwerks, Calfab swingarm...

No you didnt! ['cause we dont see it]

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #19339 on:** February 24, 2015, 04:22:40 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on February 24, 2015, 04:19:04 PM

Quote from: Retro Rocket on February 24, 2015, 03:16:25 PM
Got my new Motogpwerks, Calfab swingarm...

No you didnt! ['cause we dont see it]

I nearly didn't see it either, USPS screwed up the shipping and it had to be found and resent....

, They screwed Chris over for the original shipping cost which sucked badly......Idiots....

GUTS · « **Reply #19340 on:** February 24, 2015, 04:54:09 PM »

We finally had a decent day weather wise(it got up to 33 degrees)so I took my new K1 out for it's first ride. It was still a little chilly but I finally got to ride a CB750 for the first time in my riding life. It seems like a nice little bike and I was surprised at how good the stock exhaust sounds.

750cafe · « **Reply #19341 on:** February 24, 2015, 08:39:22 PM »

Started on cleaning up the rims for new tires (sticky ones

)

Still have yet to remove the oily mess of an engine for a do over...

Won't be long now.

Eric

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #19342 on:** February 25, 2015, 06:19:32 AM »

Eric,

How in the heck does the engine come out of there?

It looks like they built the bike around the engine...
Really got me wondering.

Charlie

MCRider · « **Reply #19343 on:** February 25, 2015, 06:29:03 AM »

Quote from: oldhatt45 on February 25, 2015, 06:19:32 AM

Eric,

How in the heck does the engine come out of there?
It looks like they built the bike around the engine...
Really got me wondering.

Charlie

Some of the Honda VF series (I think) had removable frame piece. Maybe the same here.

evanphi · « **Reply #19344 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:10:11 AM »

Quote from: oldhatt45 on February 25, 2015, 06:19:32 AM

Eric,

How in the heck does the engine come out of there?
It looks like they built the bike around the engine...
Really got me wondering.

Charlie

Up near the head tube it looks like there are some bolts to remove the downtube? Then probably a rear engine bolt or two and the whole top lifts off (or bottom drops out).

750cafe · « **Reply #19345 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:42:07 AM »

"How does the engine come out?"

From the looks of it, two rear engine mounting bolts need to be removed, the kickstand mount needs to be removed,
both upper frame mounts need to be unbolted and a corrosponding mount opposite the kickstand mount needs to be unbolted.
After I find several ways to secure the frame better than on just the center-stand and a bottle jack, I shall attempt it.
I will try to take some clear pic's of what needs to be removed. I was hoping to get the rims painted and tires mounted
first to make it more stable but still want to rebuild the forks too. Plenty to do when starting with a blank chalkboard.

Job interview and Bike Night are also on the agenda besides some banking. Busy day.

Eric

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #19346 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:12:52 PM »

Eric,

Thanks. I will be waiting patiently to see how that engine comes out.
I'm still scratching my head. If I were to guess, I'd almost say it was like some kind of Japanese Jig-Saw puzzle. LOL
Or maybe even a Rubics cube thing.

Thanks again,

Charlie

Davez134 · « **Reply #19347 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:32:35 PM »

Got it Rollin'

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750cafe · « **Reply #19348 on:** February 25, 2015, 07:52:16 PM »

Quote from: oldhatt45 on February 25, 2015, 07:12:52 PM

Eric,

Thanks. I will be waiting patiently to see how that engine comes out.
I'm still scratching my head. If I were to guess, I'd almost say it was like some kind of Japanese Jig-Saw puzzle. LOL
Or maybe even a Rubics cube thing.

Thanks again,

Charlie

Sorry, change in plans. I might get to it tomorrow afternoon. I just got another job that is out of town and have to meet with them tomorrow AM.
I will make certain to post detailed pic's in this thread,for those that are interested, when I can.

Eric

Bailgang · « **Reply #19349 on:** February 26, 2015, 05:24:48 PM »

I FINALLY got my lazy rear out of the chair and out in the garage to pull the engine out of my 750. I'll be splitting the cases to see if I can figure out why the trans want to pop out of 4th when under load.

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