Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3208640 times)

eoddom · « **Reply #20600 on:** October 06, 2015, 04:22:28 AM »

(yesterday) I got my carbs put back together. Somehow managed to bend one of the pins that holds the float in, so had to fight it back out. get it straight and get it back in. All buttoned up now though, the hard part will be getting them back on the bike! Tonight I'm hoping to get them on, change the oil, gas up the tank and trying to start her up.

Desert-SOHC · « **Reply #20601 on:** October 06, 2015, 11:27:47 AM »

worked out my blink/brake light mod

mcpuffett · « **Reply #20602 on:** October 06, 2015, 01:59:55 PM »

Took my 750 out for a 60 mile ride

750K · « **Reply #20603 on:** October 06, 2015, 05:37:48 PM »

Figured out my charging problem, now fixed. Heading out to get new insurance and go for a ride, man it's been to long...

krusty · « **Reply #20604 on:** October 10, 2015, 04:56:47 PM »

Went to Maitland MC only swap meet and found a pair of case guards for my 750F1. They need rechroming but I couldn't leave them there at $20.

maduncle · « **Reply #20605 on:** October 10, 2015, 07:08:25 PM »

Went to the State Motorcycle Complex for a club 'track day' and hooned around the race track all day.

The insane grin is permanently stuck on my face.

Gene · « **Reply #20606 on:** October 11, 2015, 02:54:07 PM »

too much.

HondaAddict · « **Reply #20607 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:11:37 PM »

I bought my 1975 CB550K and brought it home today.

We've been getting to know each other for the past 8 hours. It needs lots of TLC, but I'm up for it!

Stev-o · « **Reply #20608 on:** October 11, 2015, 07:17:46 PM »

Quote from: HondaAddict on October 11, 2015, 07:11:37 PM

I bought my 1975 CB550K and brought it home today.

Pics or it didnt happen!

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #20609 on:** October 12, 2015, 03:08:07 PM »

Took her for her first ride in 28+ years!!!

Only 15 miles, but still, it was 15 miles out on the road!!!!

Charlie

Desert-SOHC · « **Reply #20610 on:** October 12, 2015, 04:08:58 PM »

Went out for a nice ride before the heat set in ended up putting around for about 100 miles.

AllenWrench · « **Reply #20611 on:** October 12, 2015, 04:57:48 PM »

Welded on a beautiful rear hoop and seat combo from Harisuluv. Getting all of my wiring ready for the custom harness I ordered from The Dapper Motorcyclery that arrives tomorrow. Cant wait to start her up, this 74 550 has not ran in 15 years, just finished up the engine, so excited to hear her run!

joeyvans · « **Reply #20612 on:** October 12, 2015, 05:14:14 PM »

Installed my new Pamco ignition with new plugs & caps (still running original coils). It's only 50 degrees with 30 mph sustained winds today, so only road around the block. But, I can already tell it runs smoother. Hopefully I get one nice day to ride before I put it away for winter.

Kenzo · « **Reply #20613 on:** October 12, 2015, 05:56:14 PM »

Reinstalled left side case cover(sprocket cover)...it's ether the dirt biker in me, I'm weird or a bit of both...

...I like the exposed sprocket, chain, bits & pieces. $:-\$

Short ride, still sorting out a stumble when I first open the throttle/slides under load....

70CB750 · « **Reply #20614 on:** October 13, 2015, 04:11:04 AM »

Quote from: oldhatt45 on October 12, 2015, 03:08:07 PM

Took her for her first ride in 28+ years!!!

Only 15 miles, but still, it was 15 miles out on the road!!!!

Charlie

Love it!

mcpuffett · « **Reply #20615 on:** October 13, 2015, 06:12:46 AM »

I took my 750 for its annual MOT test it passed ok

, then I went for a ride to a couple of local biker meeting places, there were a few classics out today

bumped into a guy on a cb550 at the first stop then at the second stop there was a very tidy Suzuki GS1000 and a Z1 ,

cheers Mick

Sgt.Pinback · « **Reply #20616 on:** October 13, 2015, 11:44:57 PM »

Quote from: oldhatt45 on October 12, 2015, 03:08:07 PM

Took her for her first ride in 28+ years!!!

Only 15 miles, but still, it was 15 miles out on the road!!!!

Charlie

You have a CB750 sitting there for 28 years without driving her? How comes?

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #20617 on:** October 14, 2015, 05:15:57 AM »

Sgt.Pinback,

Somewhat long story, but the short version is, when my Ex and I separated, her lawyer wouldn't let me take the bike. Then when all was settled 3 years later, and I got the bike, it looked like it had been hosed down. Brought it to my house and it kind of sat in the garages until about a year ago. During the nap time, I was involved in a whole bunch of other stuff and just didn't have the time to get her fixed up. Until about a year and a half ago when my better half suggested fixing her up. So I did and I'm not sorry. Forgot how good it feels to go for a ride.

Charlie

70CB750 · « **Reply #20618 on:** October 19, 2015, 04:03:26 AM »

Hung my cases.

dhall57 · « **Reply #20619 on:** October 19, 2015, 04:19:26 AM »

Quote from: oldhatt45 on October 12, 2015, 03:08:07 PM

Took her for her first ride in 28+ years!!!

Only 15 miles, but still, it was 15 miles out on the road!!!!

Charlie

Congrats Charlie!! Good to know another CB750 K6 is back on the road. Great restore to your original one owner K6. Bike looks super. Your one of only a few here on this forum that are the original owner of their bike. Another congrats for that also

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #20620 on:** October 19, 2015, 05:21:08 AM »

dhall57,

First, GOOD to hear from you! Been wondering if you were OK.
Second Thanks! She's running nice and I'm just sorry the weather is turning cold here in NJ, so don't know how much riding I'll get to do this year. It's supposed to warm up tomorrow, so will try and get out for a while.

Charlie

strynboen · « **Reply #20621 on:** October 19, 2015, 12:03:26 PM »

made a schim for the bearing...0,7 milimeter..and it turns easy..and can be push"ed a 1/10 milimeter aksialt..
cbx starter have needel bearing in drive end,and ball bearing at komutator end.. brushes have dubbel viring
and stator Windings for ekstra power..like never types Honda starters

70CB750 · « **Reply #20622 on:** October 19, 2015, 01:27:57 PM »

Nice!

Quote from: strynboen on October 19, 2015, 12:03:26 PM

made a schim for the bearing...0,7 milimeter..and it turns easy..and can be push"ed a 1/10 milimeter aksialt..
cbx starter have needel bearing in drive endand ball bearing at komutator end..and brushes have dubbel viring
and stator Windings for ekstra power..like never types Honda starters

thebearded1 · « **Reply #20623 on:** October 20, 2015, 03:28:43 PM »

Went to go adjust the valves today and the tappet cover snapped when I went to loosen it

MCRider · « **Reply #20624 on:** October 20, 2015, 04:16:19 PM »

Quote from: thebearded1 on October 20, 2015, 03:28:43 PM

Went to go adjust the valves today and the tappet cover snapped when I went to loosen it

Don't feel bad, that's not uncommon.

But perhaps someone before you tightened it too tight. I consider that one of the "squishables". That is you tighten till the sealing washer squishes, then a skosh more. Then ride it and see if it leaks. If so, a skosh more, if not, you're good.

Goes for drain plugs, oil filter covers, etc.

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