Topic: What did you do to your bike today ?

[Tetter]

Rode 60 miles and checked the sparkplugs




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[InAquaVeritas]

Picked up my seat today and finally got to see it with the new paint! Super stoked!
Made from an old waterproof Swiss army bag. Short straps for smalls and longer ones for helmet/bag.

I made the seat so it can be removed, will post pics when I put the finishing touches on it. Can't wait to finish this project!






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[Stev-o]

That looks cool but isnt the helmet for your head?!

[InAquaVeritas]

That looks cool but isnt the helmet for your head?!

Thanks!

Hahaha! Does it? It all makes so much sense now!

It's for a passenger, it's going to have pegs. This way I can bring a helmet easily and it also holds a bag.


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[Greggo]

Put a clutch in the sandcast.

[Jerry E.]

Finally started my K3 today, first time on new rebuild. It's a ported 836 motor, with a Carpy"Yoshi" exhaust, and a mild megacycle cam. Sounds really good, and seems to run fine. nervous starting it for first time, as this is my 1st motorcycle engine rebuild, but all appears to be working properly. Couldn't have done it without this forum.

good feeling isn't it?  Must have put a big smile on your face

definately put a smile on my face.

[evanphi]

Very cool looking seat!

[evanphi]

From my build thread...

Lube throttle and clutch cables (using some gun oil)
I use a concoction called Ed's Red for my rifles. You can make a compatible oil with 1 part ATF and 1 part kerosene. This is what I used to lube my cables. I also lubed the carb linkage forks with dielectic grease. The snap-back is much better now!


Put the holey air screws back in the carbs, and set to 1 turn
We'll see if this makes a big difference...

Adjust chain slack
1" in the center. Lined up the marks on both sides of the adjusters. Easy peasy!

Adjust tire pressure to 38 front, 40 rear.
Pretty self-explanatory.

Add "silent memo" drain holes (1/8" holes at lower front engine mounts)
Ta-da! No water came out! I'll add some paint to those holes today.


Also took off the points plate and checked the runout on the advancer shaft. It was 0.030" off center (hence the 2/3 timing jitter), but I got it down to about 0.002-0.003.

What year is my advancer from? I lubed all the important spots on here, too.



Didn't get for a ride because it was after dark, and foggy. But after adding 9L of fresh gas, she started right up, just like last year when in perfect tune! I'll take Rhonda for a ride to warm up today after filing points and setting gap, then do the timing and a vac sync on a warm engine. She's ready to rock!

[DaveBarbier]

Also took off the points plate and checked the runout on the advancer shaft. It was 0.030" off center (hence the 2/3 timing jitter), but I got it down to about 0.002-0.003.

Looks like the dial gauge is on the threads, no? Might not be the best place to check for runout.


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1978 Honda CB550K

[evanphi]

Also took off the points plate and checked the runout on the advancer shaft. It was 0.030" off center (hence the 2/3 timing jitter), but I got it down to about 0.002-0.003.

Looks like the dial gauge is on the threads, no? Might not be the best place to check for runout.


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1978 Honda CB550K

 I had it on the smooth part before. I just did the quick video to demonstrate.

[DaveBarbier]

Also took off the points plate and checked the runout on the advancer shaft. It was 0.030" off center (hence the 2/3 timing jitter), but I got it down to about 0.002-0.003.

Looks like the dial gauge is on the threads, no? Might not be the best place to check for runout.


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1978 Honda CB550K

 I had it on the smooth part before. I just did the quick video to demonstrate.

Ah, nice. Just checking! Glad you did because it reminded me that this should be on my list of things to do.


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1978 Honda CB550K

[evanphi]

Also took off the points plate and checked the runout on the advancer shaft. It was 0.030" off center (hence the 2/3 timing jitter), but I got it down to about 0.002-0.003.

Looks like the dial gauge is on the threads, no? Might not be the best place to check for runout.


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1978 Honda CB550K

 I had it on the smooth part before. I just did the quick video to demonstrate.

Ah, nice. Just checking! Glad you did because it reminded me that this should be on my list of things to do.


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1978 Honda CB550K

I'm glad I did it. NO MORE JITTER!!! wooooo

[evanphi]

Here she is. Rhonda's glamour shot for 2015!

Filed and set gap on points. Took her for a spin. Got home, set idle to 1000RPM. Did dynamic timing of points, then a vacuum sync. Ready to show off now.

Much better power response with the needle raised a notch. Also easier starting, it seems. Looking forward to riding this year.

[edwardmorris]

Here she is. Rhonda's glamour shot for 2015!

Filed and set gap on points. Took her for a spin. Got home, set idle to 1000RPM. Did dynamic timing of points, then a vacuum sync. Ready to show off now.

Much better power response with the needle raised a notch. Also easier starting, it seems. Looking forward to riding this year.

Sweet looking blue there! Do you have a build thread I'm missing? I meant to ask you about the top end, did the towers work out?

[evanphi]

Here she is. Rhonda's glamour shot for 2015!

Filed and set gap on points. Took her for a spin. Got home, set idle to 1000RPM. Did dynamic timing of points, then a vacuum sync. Ready to show off now.

Much better power response with the needle raised a notch. Also easier starting, it seems. Looking forward to riding this year.

Sweet looking blue there! Do you have a build thread I'm missing? I meant to ask you about the top end, did the towers work out?

They worked perfectly! The bearing caps were mis-stamped, though! The factory stamps were correct, but the center-punched indications were off. All worked out in the end, though.

Build thread is in my sig.

[Oz350Four]

Continuing project "Berries n Cream" (CB350F Four)...

-  took foot brake off (getting ready to remove engine)
-  drained front brake fluids
-  removed front brake master cylinder, calliper, associated plumbing and hardware from forks
-  took handlebars off

Then I go to start stripping down the brake calliper and what do I get..??!!! a very stuck pad...
Its all off the bike but easy enough to connect together.  Since I don't have any brake fluid at my disposal is it Ok to use water instead to use the hydraulics to push it out...  I wont be putting back on the bike for some time so it will have dried out before then..

Cheers... 

[ekpent]

  Now that my everyday rider 750 and Z1 are roadworthy and good to go I pulled a crusty 74 out that I have running well but wanted to make a couple of improvements. Probably sell it after I toss a some more miles on it. Bought a MAC 4-2 off a member and it cleaned up well so swapped out some very ugly rusty pipes. I like the look of stock 750 head pipes. Also I have spooned on many tires by hand but I finally met my match on this front. It had a very old ML-90-19 Goodyear Eagle GT. OMG these tires have a huge bead with some very serious steel wire inside along with a thick flap that covers the outside of the rim for protection that is almost impossible to get a lever in. Hack saw rubber and dremel to cut the wire and it was finally off. New tire and tube seems to be holding air. Do some detailing than the Suzuki GS 1000 is next as I want to make that the wife hauler. Its running but want to give it a going over.

[Tintop]

Got the bike prep'd for the 1st ride, along with the new pipe.   Now if the temperature would only go up.

[Stev-o]

 Probably sell it after I toss a some more miles on it.

Eric sell?   You really think we believe that?!

[ekpent]

 Probably sell it after I toss a some more miles on it.

Eric sell?   You really think we believe that?!

  I am serious Steve, got 3 I am prepping right now and will probably evaluate  some more down the line this season. Will keep the good stuff though. Getting to that downsizing thing a little, hate for the wife or kid to have to deal with too much and might want to have something a little newer sometime. Might be a good time before we have another major recession or something.

[edwardmorris]

Here she is. Rhonda's glamour shot for 2015!

Filed and set gap on points. Took her for a spin. Got home, set idle to 1000RPM. Did dynamic timing of points, then a vacuum sync. Ready to show off now.

Much better power response with the needle raised a notch. Also easier starting, it seems. Looking forward to riding this year.

Sweet looking blue there! Do you have a build thread I'm missing? I meant to ask you about the top end, did the towers work out?

They worked perfectly! The bearing caps were mis-stamped, though! The factory stamps were correct, but the center-punched indications were off. All worked out in the end, though.

Build thread is in my sig.

Duh!! about the build thread 

And yea, those crappy punch marks are a PO thing, there's a matching set of those on the head they came off of too

[calj737]

Did a wee bit of wiring to help out a buddy on his project. Installed and wired up a MotoGadget m-unit, m-button, m-switches, mini speedo, and electronic ignition..

[Retro Rocket]

Nice work Cal...

[evanphi]

That's some clean looking wire sleeve. I like using that stuff on custom computers for covering wiring. I had some glow in the dark stuff on one computer.

[robl8]

Took first ride around the neighborhood    Still needs a full tune and plug change, but it sounded pretty great. The bike hadn't been on the road in 17 years, but had been filled with mystery oil and turned over several times each year. Had it shipped from Illinois to Arizona through Haulbikes.

Over the last month
Replaced starter button
Replaced shifter spindle and shifter
Cleaned Gas Tank - In pretty decent shape, but there are a few problem spots. I could probably do this again.
Replaced fuel lines
Cleaned Carbs - One float was still a bit slow, was able to fix this on the bike
Fixed locked front brake caliper - disassembled, cleaned, some fine sanding to remove crystallization
Front Brake Fluid change
Oil change, Oil Filter, Air Filter
New Battery
New Tires and Tubes - Went with IRC GS11 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UGETZQ/ref=cm_cr_ryp_prd_ttl_sol_5