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Offline Aporozco

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20525 on: September 17, 2015, 08:46:25 PM »
Cut the frame up, welded in some new seat mounts and bolted a new custom made seat. Also stripped the paint on the tank and steel wool'd it. Riding dirty now!
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20526 on: September 18, 2015, 05:47:54 PM »
I painted the tank and side covers, tried to match Bacchus Olive green....failed, so I stripped it and started over, today it got Honda Dyno Blue.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20527 on: September 19, 2015, 08:46:27 AM »
Un-screwed some PO wiring...

Here we see the wiring from the PO, with the main ground wire to the front half of the bike broken off. See previous post. Repair is below it.




PO had the frame powder coated before their rebuild. How nice. Too bad they didn't do any proper wiring... So I sanded back the PC and ran this wire up to where the others were attached. Also applied some dielectric grease to protect the bare metal.



Couple snips here... a few crimps there...



The three on the right are for the tail lights, regulator, and rectifier.


Applied a little heat for some shrinkage... (very high quality automotive heat shrink with glue)



TA DA! Factory-correct harness ground! Hooray!


« Last Edit: September 19, 2015, 08:49:24 AM by evanphi »
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Offline PeWe

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20528 on: September 19, 2015, 01:39:56 PM »
Replaced my old and tired steering damper. Finally correct frame bracket to hold the damper inline with fork mount.
Before exhaust clamp that was not that good.
I have to correct the horn relay this winter. Hide it under tank and use black wires where visible. Maybe use other loud horn.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20529 on: September 20, 2015, 12:24:44 AM »

Rode this thing around all weekend to get used to it before I ride it next Sunday in the Melbourne Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.



It might look pretty, and the Z1A engine does seem to fit - but the frame rails they needed to remove to get that engine in means that the frame tends to twist when you give it a bit of stick.

And it don't feel that great in the corners either.

Still - bikes beggars can't be choosers so I will ride it with care and then hand it back to its owner.

Fortunately for me I got myself a new project on the weekend  - have a look out for a new Maduncle build thread.
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20530 on: September 20, 2015, 01:21:37 AM »
That looks great Cliff, plenty of guys here will spend enormous money trying to get a Sohc 750 engine to make the power a stock  Z1 engine makes reliably, pity about the dodgy frame mods, but anything can be fixed. Not sure about the white walls though...... Cheers, Terry. ;D
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20531 on: September 20, 2015, 06:59:51 PM »
Had a couple of annoying problems on a 75 cb550f that needed addressing. 

The neutral light would not light up unless I realy played with the ignition key.  Turning it on and off several times while wigling the switch would eventually get it working.  I pulled molex plug from the base of the switch; cleaned the spades with brake cleaner; filled the female end with dielectric grease wiping away the exess; and plugging back into the switch.

The front break was not releasing.  I bleed the brakes which did not help but needed to be done because of a little air left over from rebuilding the master cylinder.  The break fluid came out a good normal color.   I then loosened the caliper about 3/8 " and pumped the break.  The first time I did this rust fell on the rotor.  I tightened the caliper pushing the piston back in.  I did this another two times.  This caliper now is releasing properly.

The above problems were the result of the bike sitting for 20+ years.  The next problem that I started working on was relining the gas tank.  After removing the locking cover and the peacock,  I discovered the tank has major rust holes in the bottom of the tank.  I am now in the market for a new tank.  I have done the e-bay search and posted on the classified parts wanted.  Would a 750 tank fit on this bike?  Does anyone make a replacement tank for the 4 bikes?  I can find several for twins listed.

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20532 on: September 21, 2015, 06:12:27 PM »
Crap another one followed me home for pennies from a garage sale. 11,000 miles but needs my love but should be a low dollar fix. Guy already put on new tires, new battery just baked on a frame off cause he got a new jeep project. Been looking for a big road legal thumper with a title ! 1986 XL600R-
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20533 on: September 21, 2015, 06:21:37 PM »
Eric do you plan to ride it? Minus the engine missing it looks really clean.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20534 on: September 21, 2015, 06:35:20 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on September 21, 2015, 06:21:37 PM
Eric do you plan to ride it? Minus the engine missing it looks really clean.
Heck yes Nick. Here in Michigan this will be a fun back road bomber and can run some back roads on the dirt in the state areas also. He bought the gasket kit thinking he was going to do ground up resto but I will just clean and put back together for now.Been kinda looking for a big thumper enduro but they seem to be pricey.Since this has a title hoping to eventually roll on the cheap. Supposedly 40+ hp and 1/4 in the 14's. Anybody else got one or take it to the scraper ??
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20535 on: September 21, 2015, 07:13:03 PM »
Poured this into the tank for the CB100 tonight, and hope it will be ok till tomorrow after work.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20536 on: September 21, 2015, 07:18:39 PM »
Quote from: budlite282 on September 21, 2015, 07:13:03 PM
Poured this into the tank for the CB100 tonight, and hope it will be ok till tomorrow after work.


how is the little bike?  Last I remember you were having some problems..>Larry
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20537 on: September 21, 2015, 07:43:22 PM »
Quote from: maduncle on September 20, 2015, 12:24:44 AM

Rode this thing around all weekend to get used to it before I ride it next Sunday in the Melbourne Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.



It might look pretty, and the Z1A engine does seem to fit - but the frame rails they needed to remove to get that engine in means that the frame tends to twist when you give it a bit of stick.

And it don't feel that great in the corners either.

Still - bikes beggars can't be choosers so I will ride it with care and then hand it back to its owner.

Fortunately for me I got myself a new project on the weekend  - have a look out for a new Maduncle build thread.


What color blue is that do you know? I really like it!
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Offline WhyNot2

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20538 on: September 22, 2015, 12:24:00 AM »
Quote from: MoMo on September 21, 2015, 07:18:39 PM
Quote from: budlite282 on September 21, 2015, 07:13:03 PM
Poured this into the tank for the CB100 tonight, and hope it will be ok till tomorrow after work.


how is the little bike?  Last I remember you were having some problems..>Larry

yep........haven't tore into it yet..........I have really gotten lazy on working on all my projects.

I have to put another kicker shaft in, and its just a matter of doing it.

So, right now, it's sitting in the shed covered up.
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Offline Terry in Australia

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20539 on: September 22, 2015, 02:03:31 AM »
Quote from: ekpent on September 21, 2015, 06:12:27 PM
Crap another one followed me home for pennies from a garage sale. 11,000 miles but needs my love but should be a low dollar fix. Guy already put on new tires, new battery just baked on a frame off cause he got a new jeep project. Been looking for a big road legal thumper with a title ! 1986 XL600R-

Nice pick up Eric, that'll test your kick starting skills! I love "Big Red", my 1983 XR500R, it was very competition oriented, and I believe that Honda "softened" the XR600 a little to make it a bit more user friendly, but with 46 BHP (close to 40 at the back wheel) it'll keep up with modern bikes. Under 300 pounds and a genuine top speed of 100 MPH, you won't feel left out, and you'll scare a lot of road bikes with some decent rubber, I've got Pirelli Scorpions on mine, and they stick very well. Enjoy! ;D

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20540 on: September 22, 2015, 03:13:31 AM »
Quote from: brandEn on September 21, 2015, 07:43:22 PM
Quote from: maduncle on September 20, 2015, 12:24:44 AM

Rode this thing around all weekend to get used to it before I ride it next Sunday in the Melbourne Distinguished Gentleman's Ride.



It might look pretty, and the Z1A engine does seem to fit - but the frame rails they needed to remove to get that engine in means that the frame tends to twist when you give it a bit of stick.

And it don't feel that great in the corners either.

Still - bikes beggars can't be choosers so I will ride it with care and then hand it back to its owner.

Fortunately for me I got myself a new project on the weekend  - have a look out for a new Maduncle build thread.


What color blue is that do you know? I really like it!

It is actually the stock Honda blue green for the K0, it's just the lighting in the photo that makes it look different.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20541 on: September 22, 2015, 12:07:05 PM »
Decided to finally sync the carbs on the CJ today.

Oh, wait, I need 6mm adapters for the vacuum taps.

Oh well it's taken 4 years to finish the bike what's another few days....

I guess I'll need the 6mm adapters for the XS650 anyway, if I ever get around to it.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20542 on: September 22, 2015, 02:18:45 PM »
Quote from: CycleRanger on September 22, 2015, 12:07:05 PM
Decided to finally sync the carbs on the CJ today.

Oh, wait, I need 6mm adapters for the vacuum taps.

Oh well it's taken 4 years to finish the bike what's another few days....

I guess I'll need the 6mm adapters for the XS650 anyway, if I ever get around to it.



always like the CJ, only lasted a couple years tho...Larry
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20543 on: September 22, 2015, 02:23:58 PM »
Ordered a Pamco. Easier than trying to find NOS TEC points/condensers. Hope I like it!

Warning: This post was not generated to incite a riot about electronic vs points.
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Offline Don R

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20544 on: September 22, 2015, 02:50:28 PM »
 Rode the Sandcast to my guitar lesson, donated blood and rode it home. Living the dream.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20545 on: September 22, 2015, 05:53:21 PM »
Quote from: budlite282 on September 21, 2015, 07:13:03 PM
Poured this into the tank for the CB100 tonight, and hope it will be ok till tomorrow after work.


Man.....this thing means, I'll be able to ride with a real gas tank\, when I'm done with this little thing.
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20546 on: September 22, 2015, 11:40:53 PM »
Got her ready for the wiring harness, Dyna III and carbs while awaiting the replacement 77/78 swing arm, etc. Front end is done. Engine peripherals all installed. Electrical box goodies installed. I'll see how much of this I can do on Wednesday but I have to prepare for leaving town. Also need to split the rear caliper and see what that looks like. The rear master was overhauled with the guts of a NOS GL master. The Webers need a brazing on one broken throttle arm so I'll put the stockers on with some jetting upgrades initially.

Going ORANGE boys. I like the look ;-) Looks nice with the side covers on, gold wheels and silver frame. Wish I had another week before I disappear for a month. 
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20547 on: September 23, 2015, 03:56:34 AM »
You will love it.  I got PAMCO right away for the K0, without ever messing with points - on this side of the ocean at least.   I had my share of points on my CZ and decided never again :)

I bought second PAMCO for the Red bike, same experience.  You install it and forget about it for good.

Quote from: joeyvans on September 22, 2015, 02:23:58 PM
Ordered a Pamco. Easier than trying to find NOS TEC points/condensers. Hope I like it!

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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20548 on: September 25, 2015, 03:27:35 PM »
Sunday is the Distinquished Gentlemens' Ride in Toronto so I did a once over on all nuts and bolts, then checked and re-sync'd the carbs and checked the plugs for tell-tale hints of performance issues.  ;)
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Re: What did you do to your bike today ?
« Reply #20549 on: September 28, 2015, 01:17:01 AM »
Quote from: Cqyqte on September 25, 2015, 03:27:35 PM
Sunday is the Distinquished Gentlemens' Ride in Toronto so I did a once over on all nuts and bolts, then checked and re-sync'd the carbs and checked the plugs for tell-tale hints of performance issues.  ;)

How was the ride?

We had over 450 bikes in the Melbourne Australia ride. I was one of the corner markers for the day and ended up briefly leading the ride at one point...

... oh the pressure!
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