Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3163895 times)

mkoski · « **Reply #19775 on:** May 07, 2015, 08:44:28 am »

Got my self-designed rearset/passenger brackets ready for paint!

evanphi · « **Reply #19776 on:** May 07, 2015, 10:10:44 am »

nice bracket!

InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19777 on:** May 07, 2015, 10:43:40 am »

Very nice bracket indeed! Love the CB750 detail!

I've made a small spraybooth today and painted my frame, swing arm, exhaust, headlight and triple. A few smalls will get done this weekend!

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mkoski · « **Reply #19778 on:** May 07, 2015, 02:13:49 pm »

That rear loop on the frame is on point. Looks great!

InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19779 on:** May 07, 2015, 04:05:21 pm »

Quote from: mkoski on May 07, 2015, 02:13:49 pm

That rear loop on the frame is on point. Looks great!

Thanks!

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Sgt.Pinback · « **Reply #19780 on:** May 08, 2015, 10:55:39 am »

Mounted later euro handle bar, my old recessed ignition and my old dented single cut fender.

ironrod60 · « **Reply #19781 on:** May 08, 2015, 11:12:48 am »

Went on my first ride this year. I made a new seat cover this winter, I have a few clutch and rough idle issues to work out and it's dirty as heck.
But riding season is here in SE Idaho and I'm giddy as a little kid!

evanphi · « **Reply #19782 on:** May 08, 2015, 01:14:50 pm »

Currently stranded with a dead battery... Yayyyyy

mkoski · « **Reply #19783 on:** May 08, 2015, 01:29:47 pm »

Isn't that why we buy these kickstart bikes?

evanphi · « **Reply #19784 on:** May 08, 2015, 01:40:06 pm »

Quote from: mkoski on May 08, 2015, 01:29:47 pm

Isn't that why we buy these kickstart bikes?

Yes for a WEAK battery... but it is now completely kaput.

welshboy1963 · « **Reply #19785 on:** May 08, 2015, 06:29:30 pm »

I pushed mine out of my basement, fired hrr up, rode it up the I95 towards I695 route one, did about 70 miles, top speed about 65mph barely broke a sweat

AlekStooge · « **Reply #19786 on:** May 08, 2015, 08:10:04 pm »

Cut my shift and brake lever so I can weld them to my rear sets. I shortened the brake lever and then I had to bend the kickstarter because it didn't clear my brake lever.

Wobbly · « **Reply #19787 on:** May 09, 2015, 09:11:42 am »

Put on new magnetic tank bag from Oxford (expanded to 40 liters) and tail bag from Bags Connection (expanded to 38 liters). I bought them just a few days ago, but I let you know how they hold up after the trip. Luggage is never pretty, but I use my bikes for long trips only now, so...I do have hard luggage too, but it will only work if I relocate the rear signals to a German-specs tail-light bracket. I have done this before for my Africa trip, and will do so again when going to Spain and Portugal later this year. The challenge for this old man is to swing the right leg over the bike. Weird, never was a problem 30, 40 years ago.

Tank Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9OBQqsweQ
Rear Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPgD50_-78U

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #19788 on:** May 09, 2015, 04:32:21 pm »

Quote from: Wobbly on May 09, 2015, 09:11:42 am

Put on new magnetic tank bag from Oxford (expanded to 40 liters) and tail bag from Bags Connection (expanded to 38 liters). I bought them just a few days ago, but I let you know how they hold up after the trip. Luggage is never pretty, but I use my bikes for long trips only now, so...I do have hard luggage too, but it will only work if I relocate the rear signals to a German-specs tail-light bracket. I have done this before for my Africa trip, and will do so again when going to Spain and Portugal later this year. The challenge for this old man is to swing the right leg over the bike. Weird, never was a problem 30, 40 years ago.

Tank Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9OBQqsweQ
Rear Bag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPgD50_-78U

All I can say is........wow..!!!!!!!!

Wish I were still in Germany and able to ride on trips like that.

InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19789 on:** May 09, 2015, 05:40:18 pm »

Got my tank and oil tank back from a friend who put an amazing drawing on it.

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evanphi · « **Reply #19790 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:16:27 pm »

Niiiiiiice!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #19791 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:38:58 pm »

My deep sump is on its way from Europe...

Davez134 · « **Reply #19792 on:** May 09, 2015, 06:51:31 pm »

Damn! That tank is awesome!!!!

750cafe · « **Reply #19793 on:** May 10, 2015, 07:40:57 am »

I have been gone so long that I forgot what I might have posted so bear with me if some are duplicates.
From my Kitty Kat basket case project...

I actually lifted the bike off of the engine to get it out as it was a tight fit/precarious by my self.

I still have to adjust the valves, inspect the clutch and starter clutch, attach side case covers and re-install engine. The carbs also need a complete rebuild before I will be happy.

Eric

grepper · « **Reply #19794 on:** May 10, 2015, 09:07:57 am »

After spending the winter rebuilding the engine on my cb750k5 I started it up for the first time.

Under cut gears from cyclex (was slipping out of second) all new seals and gaskets, 836 kit and mls head gasket, ape studs, and recut valves.

InAquaVeritas · « **Reply #19795 on:** May 10, 2015, 03:27:07 pm »

I finally got to put the tank and seat on with the wheel and rear fender in place. Couldn't be happier! Didn't mount the oil tank as it's awkward to handle and heavy, so will do that when I don't have to take it out anymore.

I want as little chrome or aluminum on the bike, so I've painted my aluminum exhaust. Berner for the black, Motip for the white.

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Markcb750 · « **Reply #19796 on:** May 10, 2015, 03:44:00 pm »

Riding home from Chapel Hill today & the clutch cable broke about 10 miles from home, limped to father in laws house to avoid traffic.

I think it is the original 40 year old cable, not awful,

Ordered a new one a few min ago. something to do this week.

alacrity · « **Reply #19797 on:** May 10, 2015, 04:22:51 pm »

I made a custom bracket for a cb500 cafe I am building for a friend (he is paying hard costs).

flybox1 · « **Reply #19798 on:** May 10, 2015, 08:20:38 pm »

Quote from: Markcb750 on May 10, 2015, 03:44:00 pm

Riding home from Chapel Hill today & the clutch cable broke about 10 miles from home, limped to father in laws house to avoid traffic.

I think it is the original 40 year old cable, not awful,

Ordered a new one a few min ago. something to do this week.

I had just the opposite thing happen to me yesterday. My new motion pro cable broke and had to call the wife to bring me the original.... I had the POS Motion Pro out by the time she got there and the worn OEM on and tensioned in minutes...

ekpent · « **Reply #19799 on:** May 11, 2015, 05:05:07 am »

Wife and I did a ride this weekend

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