Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3208738 times)

evanphi · « **Reply #20325 on:** August 04, 2015, 06:39:43 AM »

Put a spoke back on my rear wheel... I had one break a few weeks ago when I hit a big pothole. Tightened them all back up and they all ring now. No loose-sounding duds!

This winter I will bring both wheels inside and give them a good true-up using a stand.

This also resulted in the first re-adjustment of the new Diamond chain.

ekpent · « **Reply #20326 on:** August 04, 2015, 09:09:25 AM »

Quote from: greenjeans on August 04, 2015, 05:08:29 AM

Pushed it about 5 blocks on my way to work becasue the ethanol crap we have down here dried out my fuel line and cracked it almost in half. The lines were less than 2 months old!!! Nice and soft when I bought them. Now, not so much. At least I was close to a spot where I could push/coast it to safety. And luckily, a coworker spotted me and gave me a ride in. So, I guess it could have been worse.

Was that a heavy duty type of real gas line or some other type brand like maybe Tygon etc. ? Be good to know so the folks can avoid it.

Aaaaand speaking of gas, no not that kind

I worked on a couple of gas tanks today. One is off a 1977 CB750 that I hope to sell very soon and the other off a V65 Sabre, with a blower attached, that I have heard run now off a slave tank but not its own. Owned it for over a year or two now and still no ride so hopefully that changes real quick.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20327 on:** August 04, 2015, 07:15:15 PM »

Dropped the frame etc off at the coater. Going with metallic silver with gloss clear.

Many people ask how much to powdercoat - $300.

riverfever · « **Reply #20328 on:** August 04, 2015, 07:17:21 PM »

Jerry who's doing the work?

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20329 on:** August 04, 2015, 08:45:00 PM »

Excalibur off Fillmore. $300 includes ALL the painted incidentals. They did a great job on my other frame. While I like Spectrum for their detail work they are too expensive for non-detail oriented stuff. He was talking ~ $450. Spectrum charged me $250 for both Lesters then another $75 when I went back with the sprocket carrier. They both do all the prep blasting.

mcswny · « **Reply #20330 on:** August 05, 2015, 07:56:36 AM »

Got back from a 2,500 mile trip on Sunday, so last night went right back to work on a 3k mile tune up! Feels like it go another 2,500 miles!

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #20331 on:** August 05, 2015, 09:22:20 AM »

Quote from: mcswny on August 05, 2015, 07:56:36 AM

Got back from a 2,500 mile trip on Sunday, so last night went right back to work on a 3k mile tune up! Feels like it go another 2,500 miles!

Very cool.

jamesv220820 · « **Reply #20332 on:** August 05, 2015, 01:23:35 PM »

I said after five years on/off I gave up trying to finish it myself. So i had the tow company take it to a shop to have them finish it

READY FOR THE TOW TRUCK TO TAKE AWAY

mrbreeze · « **Reply #20333 on:** August 05, 2015, 01:38:30 PM »

A shop will take you to the cleaners to do that job! If it were me I'd stick with it and finish it myself but it doesn't sound like you want to do that. What I see in the picture looks like a very clean bike with no engine. Maybe look into selling it and using the $$ to buy a complete running bike. Most shops labor rates will make that job astronomical financially. Whatever you decide though....good luck with it!

Desert-SOHC · « **Reply #20334 on:** August 05, 2015, 01:46:15 PM »

Nothing...............105*

mkoski · « **Reply #20335 on:** August 05, 2015, 01:53:43 PM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on August 05, 2015, 01:38:30 PM

A shop will take you to the cleaners to do that job! If it were me I'd stick with it and finish it myself but it doesn't sound like you want to do that. What I see in the picture looks like a very clean bike with no engine. Maybe look into selling it and using the $$ to buy a complete running bike. Most shops labor rates will make that job astronomical financially. Whatever you decide though....good luck with it!

Yeah! I agree. If you were anywhere near me I would put it together for you no problem. Dont happen to be in Alberta, do you?

jamesv220820 · « **Reply #20336 on:** August 05, 2015, 02:01:29 PM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on August 05, 2015, 01:38:30 PM

A shop will take you to the cleaners to do that job! If it were me I'd stick with it and finish it myself but it doesn't sound like you want to do that. What I see in the picture looks like a very clean bike with no engine. Maybe look into selling it and using the $$ to buy a complete running bike. Most shops labor rates will make that job astronomical financially. Whatever you decide though....good luck with it!

ohh lol I have the engine and all the parts. just gave up before deciding to put the engine back in

jamesv220820 · « **Reply #20337 on:** August 05, 2015, 02:02:30 PM »

Quote from: mkoski on August 05, 2015, 01:53:43 PM

Quote from: mrbreeze on August 05, 2015, 01:38:30 PM
A shop will take you to the cleaners to do that job! If it were me I'd stick with it and finish it myself but it doesn't sound like you want to do that. What I see in the picture looks like a very clean bike with no engine. Maybe look into selling it and using the $$ to buy a complete running bike. Most shops labor rates will make that job astronomical financially. Whatever you decide though....good luck with it!

Yeah! I agree. If you were anywhere near me I would put it together for you no problem. Dont happen to be in Alberta, do you?

sorry nope Im in the horrible city of Los Angeles.

I am giving these guys a chance

http://www.charlies-place.com/

Tews19 · « **Reply #20338 on:** August 05, 2015, 06:32:51 PM »

Hit up Gold Arrow. I am sure he would lend you a hand for free. Or if the engine is complete and ready to be installed. Pay for a ticket for me to fly out there! I would do it for free!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #20339 on:** August 06, 2015, 03:43:33 AM »

Quote from: Tews19 on August 05, 2015, 06:32:51 PM

Hit up Gold Arrow. I am sure he would lend you a hand for free. Or if the engine is complete and ready to be installed. Pay for a ticket for me to fly out there! I would do it for free!

Me too! Well I'd expect some beer...............

DanJ · « **Reply #20340 on:** August 06, 2015, 04:24:05 AM »

Started it. First time in 33 years she's ran. Time to iron out a few bugs and ride!!!

ekpent · « **Reply #20341 on:** August 06, 2015, 04:39:48 AM »

Quote from: DanJ on August 06, 2015, 04:24:05 AM

Started it. First time in 33 years she's ran. Time to iron out a few bugs and ride!!!

What is it and we love pictures. Must be a time capsule.

DanJ · « **Reply #20342 on:** August 06, 2015, 04:56:56 AM »

73 CB750 K3, It sat in a garage for 33 years. I had to rebuild the motor and replace a few parts (Ape hangers and grab bar, etc) but just sent a lot of time polishing and touching up. The picture was taken in the spring with a few parts still off.

calj737 · « **Reply #20343 on:** August 06, 2015, 05:36:58 AM »

Quote from: Tews19 on August 05, 2015, 06:32:51 PM

Pay for a ticket for me to fly out there! I would do it for free!

C'mon, Nick, you've got that shiny new VFR and saddlebags, pack 'me up, flip the key, twist the throttle, and Head West, Young Man! Flying is for Scooter riders

evanphi · « **Reply #20344 on:** August 06, 2015, 06:28:07 AM »

SOHC4 meetup in LA to do some wrenching! Who's in?!

Tews19 · « **Reply #20345 on:** August 06, 2015, 07:38:53 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on August 06, 2015, 05:36:58 AM

Quote from: Tews19 on August 05, 2015, 06:32:51 PM
Pay for a ticket for me to fly out there! I would do it for free!
C'mon, Nick, you've got that shiny new VFR and saddlebags, pack 'me up, flip the key, twist the throttle, and Head West, Young Man! Flying is for Scooter riders

LOL, Cal when I did the ride up to the UP i had to stop several times. Not because it was uncomfy as it was great but my left side is constantly going numb. Plus its football, cross country and gymnastic season for my kids! No such thing as free time for a bit. But that ride would be awesome! Adding it to my bucket list!

Hasenkopf · « **Reply #20346 on:** August 06, 2015, 10:27:58 PM »

Quote from: jamesv220820 on August 05, 2015, 01:23:35 PM

I said after five years on/off I gave up trying to finish it myself. So i had the tow company take it to a shop to have them finish it

READY FOR THE TOW TRUCK TO TAKE AWAY

no, sad, you gave up too soon....this took me three years, but runs sweet and wins trophies!

MoMo · « **Reply #20347 on:** August 07, 2015, 06:10:19 AM »

Not an sohc topic but I sold my V4 Sabre yesterday...Down to 7 bikes with plans to whittle down to 3 at most....Larry

evanphi · « **Reply #20348 on:** August 07, 2015, 06:46:37 AM »

Rode for the first time after putting on the new spoke and tightening up the others. Less vibrations from the bike, which is good!

Still plan to take both wheels off this winter and do a proper truing job.

greenjeans · « **Reply #20349 on:** August 08, 2015, 06:30:10 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on August 04, 2015, 09:09:25 AM

Quote from: greenjeans on August 04, 2015, 05:08:29 AM
Pushed it about 5 blocks on my way to work becasue the ethanol crap we have down here dried out my fuel line and cracked it almost in half. The lines were less than 2 months old!!! Nice and soft when I bought them. Now, not so much. At least I was close to a spot where I could push/coast it to safety. And luckily, a coworker spotted me and gave me a ride in. So, I guess it could have been worse.
Was that a heavy duty type of real gas line or some other type brand like maybe Tygon etc. ? Be good to know so the folks can avoid it.

Aaaaand speaking of gas, no not that kind I worked on a couple of gas tanks today. One is off a 1977 CB750 that I hope to sell very soon and the other off a V65 Sabre, with a blower attached, that I have heard run now off a slave tank but not its own. Owned it for over a year or two now and still no ride so hopefully that changes real quick.

Quote from: ekpent on August 04, 2015, 09:09:25 AM

Quote from: greenjeans on August 04, 2015, 05:08:29 AM
Pushed it about 5 blocks on my way to work becasue the ethanol crap we have down here dried out my fuel line and cracked it almost in half. The lines were less than 2 months old!!! Nice and soft when I bought them. Now, not so much. At least I was close to a spot where I could push/coast it to safety. And luckily, a coworker spotted me and gave me a ride in. So, I guess it could have been worse.
Was that a heavy duty type of real gas line or some other type brand like maybe Tygon etc. ? Be good to know so the folks can avoid it.

Aaaaand speaking of gas, no not that kind I worked on a couple of gas tanks today. One is off a 1977 CB750 that I hope to sell very soon and the other off a V65 Sabre, with a blower attached, that I have heard run now off a slave tank but not its own. Owned it for over a year or two now and still no ride so hopefully that changes real quick.

I used Honda 5.5mm fuel line from my local dealership. Wonder if they got a bad batch... Never had that problem before.

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