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drkush · « **Reply #19675 on:** April 24, 2015, 07:13:32 pm »

Thanx, be mounting them tomorrow and designing a custom air box

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drkush · « **Reply #19676 on:** April 24, 2015, 07:14:17 pm »

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InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19677 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:40:30 am »

Quote from: drkush on April 24, 2015, 07:14:17 pm

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That looks great! Is it a spray coat or something else?

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InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19678 on:** April 25, 2015, 07:40:15 am »

Sanding down all the bad chrome on the covers to spray them, got my new guard dog watching my 6!

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drkush · « **Reply #19679 on:** April 25, 2015, 09:47:10 am »

Baked on spray paint ( mate black )

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drkush · « **Reply #19680 on:** April 25, 2015, 09:48:17 am »

Baked on spray paint (mate Black)

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Greggo · « **Reply #19681 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:14:00 am »

Quote from: InAquaVeritas on April 25, 2015, 07:40:15 am

Sanding down all the bad chrome on the covers to spray them, got my new guard dog watching my 6!

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PUPPY!!!

eigenvector · « **Reply #19682 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:16:43 am »

I honestly thought that was a skunk.

InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19683 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:46:46 am »

Quote from: eigenvector on April 25, 2015, 10:16:43 am

I honestly thought that was a skunk.

Hahaha! They smell the same at the moment....
It's a Border Collie puppy, one of 7 my moms dog had.

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InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19684 on:** April 25, 2015, 10:48:07 am »

Quote from: drkush on April 25, 2015, 09:48:17 am

Baked on spray paint (mate Black)

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I was thinking of doing the same, any pitfalls? With the screw and tiny holes on those carbs.

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Stev-o · « **Reply #19685 on:** April 25, 2015, 12:30:28 pm »

Quote from: eigenvector on April 25, 2015, 10:16:43 am

I honestly thought that was a skunk.

That should be his name

InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19686 on:** April 25, 2015, 02:06:49 pm »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 25, 2015, 12:30:28 pm

Quote from: eigenvector on April 25, 2015, 10:16:43 am
I honestly thought that was a skunk.

That should be his name

Hahaha! I'll suggest it!

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PeWe · « **Reply #19687 on:** April 25, 2015, 02:27:55 pm »

Beware of skunk. I have heard it's very powerful

evanphi · « **Reply #19688 on:** April 25, 2015, 02:50:31 pm »

New K&N Air filter. Woo. Ordered direct from K&N website.

The #2 carb clamp that I got in a set of 8 from Carpy (http://www.cb750cafe.com/) has stripped. So I put one of the original ones back on with a new (unstripped) M4 bolt. Pretty bummed about that, since now I have to find ONE stainless hose clamp with rolled edges. Balls.

Put the original float valves back in the carbs (nothing wrong with them, just an experiment with new ones last year), and set float heights to 26mm.

Once the child goes to sleep, I'll go do a warm-up run, and re-set the 2/3 dynamic timing again. When I was live-adjusting the points gap, I think I set it a little narrow. I'll knock the 2/3 points plate a bit further, then set it again.

InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19689 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:01:46 pm »

Quote from: evanphi on April 25, 2015, 02:50:31 pm

New K&N Air filter. Woo. Ordered direct from K&N website.

The #2 carb clamp that I got in a set of 8 from Carpy (http://www.cb750cafe.com/) has stripped. So I put one of the original ones back on with a new (unstripped) M4 bolt. Pretty bummed about that, since now I have to find ONE stainless hose clamp with rolled edges. Balls.

Put the original float valves back in the carbs (nothing wrong with them, just an experiment with new ones last year), and set float heights to 26mm.

Once the child goes to sleep, I'll go do a warm-up run, and re-set the 2/3 dynamic timing again. When I was live-adjusting the points gap, I think I set it a little narrow. I'll knock the 2/3 points plate a bit further, then set it again.

Bummer about the clamp! Too bad he doesn't offer single ones for situations like this!

Can you elaborate on the 2/3 dynamic? What's the effect and is it possible with electronic ignition?

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InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19690 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:02:19 pm »

Quote from: PeWe on April 25, 2015, 02:27:55 pm

Beware of skunk. I have heard it's very powerful

The cuteness is indeed strong in this one!

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evanphi · « **Reply #19691 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:21:25 pm »

Quote from: InAquaVeritas on April 25, 2015, 03:01:46 pm

Bummer about the clamp! Too bad he doesn't offer single ones for situations like this!

Can you elaborate on the 2/3 dynamic? What's the effect and is it possible with electronic ignition?

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Dynamic timing with a timing light. I ran out of adjustment, so based on this:

Quote from: HondaMan on June 15, 2014, 09:50:12 pm

The first 'clue' here is" you have a K2 and the points plate is new manufacture. Check for "looseness" in the whole plate against the ridge that is supposed to center it. I recently bought an OEM (TEC brand) plate set, and the diameter of the plate is slightly small on int. I had to lift the plate upward toward the top "ridge" and set a feeler gage in the bottom lip (to hold it there) while adjusting things. This worked out well in the end, and I cinched the screws down like that.

The gap: it can range .012" to .016". Usually with the TEC sets, they come in around .014" to .015" when thy "hit the marks". I usually set them with a .014" gage statically, then run a timing light on them to find the "F" marks by adjusting gaps "live". Afterward I make sure they fall within the .012"-.016" spec.

I got it right on the F mark, but I forgot to double check the gap with a feeler, and it looked smaller than the 1/4 gap.

Electronic ignition... no idea! I don't use one.

DaveBarbier · « **Reply #19692 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:40:16 pm »

Quote from: evanphi on April 25, 2015, 02:50:31 pm

Pretty bummed about that, since now I have to find ONE stainless hose clamp with rolled edges. Balls.

Have you checked McMaster Carr? Not sure what size you need but hopefully this link works. Wait, I just realized that you want a single clamp...oh well, I'll post this anyway.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#smooth-band-hose-clamps/=wwsvsm

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eigenvector · « **Reply #19693 on:** April 25, 2015, 03:45:23 pm »

Found out one of the bigger disadvantages of a 4 in 2 exhaust - you have to sort out which pipe goes to which cylinder. I gave up after about 15 minutes of the cat trying to 'help' me and threats of rain.

Try again tomorrow.

drkush · « **Reply #19694 on:** April 25, 2015, 04:06:34 pm »

Quote from: InAquaVeritas on April 25, 2015, 10:48:07 am

Quote from: drkush on April 25, 2015, 09:48:17 am
Baked on spray paint (mate Black)

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I was thinking of doing the same, any pitfalls? With the screw and tiny holes on those carbs.

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Not realy, just make sure they are all plugged real well, do a few real lite coats till covered and baked at 225 for about 25 mins

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rocs · « **Reply #19695 on:** April 25, 2015, 05:06:28 pm »

Quote from: InAquaVeritas on April 24, 2015, 11:45:02 am

Received my breadbox air box today. Vintage one through eBay. It even includes the original rubber stacks, but they've hardened up a bit. Might replace them. Needs an extra layer of perforated metal to wedge some filter foam and tape to close off the sides.
Stripping the chrome and painting it flat black, like the engine.

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Nice! How much did it run you? I got one off eBay a few months back for around $50 shipped i beleive. I also was going to paint mine black (Not sure if flat, semi gloss, or gloss) to match an engine as well.

Keep me updated!

evanphi · « **Reply #19696 on:** April 26, 2015, 02:16:29 am »

Less bike, more electronics. Mic starts to clip at around 80km/h...

InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19697 on:** April 26, 2015, 08:29:49 am »

Quote from: rocs on April 25, 2015, 05:06:28 pm

Quote from: InAquaVeritas on April 24, 2015, 11:45:02 am
Received my breadbox air box today. Vintage one through eBay. It even includes the original rubber stacks, but they've hardened up a bit. Might replace them. Needs an extra layer of perforated metal to wedge some filter foam and tape to close off the sides.
Stripping the chrome and painting it flat black, like the engine.

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Nice! How much did it run you? I got one off eBay a few months back for around $50 shipped i beleive. I also was going to paint mine black (Not sure if flat, semi gloss, or gloss) to match an engine as well.

Keep me updated!

Great deal! I got mine for $120,- inc shipping. Was the only one on the whole wide web I could find. $30,- shipping to the Netherlands.

Sanded all the chrome, 100-180-400 grit and wiped it down. Using Berner paint, really nice cover in the first spray. Apparently heat resistant as my engine rebuilder used it on my engine without problems.

Made a McGyver spray booth in my garage, works really well!

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rocs · « **Reply #19698 on:** April 26, 2015, 06:19:38 pm »

@InAquaVeritas

Looks great! Cant wait to see it all assembled.

maduncle · « **Reply #19699 on:** April 27, 2015, 04:03:41 am »

People are after original breadboxes?

I have one in the parts box, might be a bit rusty, I may just have to pull it out and chuck it on eBay.

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