Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3162095 times)

tweakin · « **Reply #20825 on:** December 21, 2015, 07:46:33 am »

Looks great Jerry, nice to see the heater.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20826 on:** December 21, 2015, 05:43:06 pm »

A little more progress

but never enough.....

Built the rear brake and installed plus installed the rear peg.
Dug out the stock exhaust. Wondering what a 1000 will sound like with the open header!!

I KNOW it will SOUND kick ass but a MotoGP or a Delkevic will LOOK kick ass

. Santa, are you listening?

Santa and I will play some more on Thursday and Sunday once I locate my exhaust studs and collars.

Where's the best (least expensive) source for intake boots? Need to get them ordered and on the way while I'm working over the next 2 weeks. I found a set for $75 at CB750Supply.com and stockers for ~ $85. Just doesn't look right without carbs

PeWe · « **Reply #20827 on:** December 22, 2015, 04:02:05 am »

My bike got a NOS tachometer while still available. The old good looking repaired one did not have same cool illumination as the speedometer. Tested and verified the correct purchase.

Dino · « **Reply #20828 on:** December 22, 2015, 01:10:33 pm »

I looked at it and said "soon, soon you'll have an exhaust and you shall drink the petrol nectar of dead dinosaurs and you will roar like the mighty T-Rex!" OK I didn't really say that... but I can't wait to get and exhaust on the beast and fire it up!

edwardmorris · « **Reply #20829 on:** December 23, 2015, 08:05:45 pm »

Cleaned the living crap outta the bead blasted engine. Gotta tape it up and drop it off at the powder coater, hopefully soon.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #20830 on:** December 24, 2015, 06:02:21 am »

Looked at the 750....said "Some day I'll git those carbs back on and fire you up"

Looked at the 350, said.. "Some day I'll git you painted and exhaust and fire you up"

Looked at the 100 , said... "Some day I'll git you tore down, replace kicker shaft, and fire you up"

Looked at the Harley., said...."Some day, hell....Need to fire you up and go for a ride.....it's freaking 80 degrees out......wtf" just a little rain today, not the typhoons we've had the last few days.

Don R · « **Reply #20831 on:** December 25, 2015, 10:37:08 pm »

I put the new bike cover on that Santa brought. it's a perfect fit on the cb750, it pulls on the repop K0 mirrors a little, only the lower mufflers show. The mate to it should cover the 400F loosely. They're all inside and dry but garages can be a scary place with rakes and bicycles and such. A comforter over the tank first makes it nice and cozy.

mycoal · « **Reply #20832 on:** December 25, 2015, 11:38:29 pm »

Removed bad insulators from a rectifer and replaced them with shrink tubing and wrapped in silicon tape, tested with voltmeter #$%* is working noice. Soaked headlight bucket in brake fluid to strip paint. Soaked carb boots in xylene and wintergreen oil. They're super soft but the air intake boots swole up and now I'm uncomfortable. I hear they'll shrink back down to size in a day or two. Soldered new wires to a rear turn signal. Cleaned battery box, coils and oil tank with mineral spirits and brush.

Ichiban 4 · « **Reply #20833 on:** December 27, 2015, 01:49:28 pm »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on December 21, 2015, 05:43:06 pm

A little more progress but never enough.....

Built the rear brake and installed plus installed the rear peg.
Dug out the stock exhaust. Wondering what a 1000 will sound like with the open header!! I KNOW it will SOUND kick ass but a MotoGP or a Delkevic will LOOK kick ass . Santa, are you listening?

Santa and I will play some more on Thursday and Sunday once I locate my exhaust studs and collars.

Where's the best (least expensive) source for intake boots? Need to get them ordered and on the way while I'm working over the next 2 weeks. I found a set for $75 at CB750Supply.com and stockers for ~ $85. Just doesn't look right without carbs

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Look'n good Jerry!

Happy New Year!

Al

mrbreeze · « **Reply #20834 on:** December 27, 2015, 03:01:48 pm »

Quote from: Don R on December 25, 2015, 10:37:08 pm

I put the new bike cover on that Santa brought. it's a perfect fit on the cb750, it pulls on the repop K0 mirrors a little, only the lower mufflers show. The mate to it should cover the 400F loosely. They're all inside and dry but garages can be a scary place with rakes and bicycles and such. A comforter over the tank first makes it nice and cozy.

I recently put my cover on too Don. When you're working on it for a few days it's not bad leaving the cover off. If it then sits dormant for awhile the dust takes over. Sometimes I cut wood in the garage and don't take much notice. After blowing out the garage with compressed air one day I did notice! It was covered with saw dust. Cover in use now.

sammermpc · « **Reply #20835 on:** December 27, 2015, 05:41:51 pm »

Replacing the steering bearings on my '72 CB500 has long been on my list of assorted improvements. I hadn't noticed a notch, but there is some instability at higher speeds, so I just wanted to cross a few things off my list.

Got the front end off, pulled the steering stem, and what-do-you know — the PO had already installed a brand-new set of tapered bearings!

Kinda disappointed that there was no point, I have to admit, but better to know that the last PO was taking care of 'er! On to other things...

mrbreeze · « **Reply #20836 on:** December 27, 2015, 06:08:25 pm »

While you're there you can clean them up and closely inspect the rollers. Then re-grease. They're probably OK if the old grease looks good and you didn't feel anything notchy or any looseness. Now you have around $50 that you were gonna spend on an all-balls kit that can go towards something else!

sammermpc · « **Reply #20837 on:** December 28, 2015, 06:47:00 am »

That's just what I did

And unfortunately, I already have an (opened but new) Alls-Balls kit that I need to get rid of, or keep on the shelf for the next project to come along...

gdgreen56 · « **Reply #20838 on:** December 28, 2015, 09:37:04 am »

I've got a couple of vacation days now and am finishing the mounting brackets for the seat. I had to fab up a front and rear bracket and am using 1/4 turn fasteners to hold everything in place.

I'm also about half way through the carburetor rebuild process. Next on the list is to put the last one together and get them all mounted to the rack.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #20839 on:** December 28, 2015, 11:44:16 am »

Quote from: sammermpc on December 28, 2015, 06:47:00 am

That's just what I did

And unfortunately, I already have an (opened but new) Alls-Balls kit that I need to get rid of, or keep on the shelf for the next project to come along...

There's a for sale section here if you decide to sell. Shouldn't have a problem selling them here....always people starting projects.

evanphi · « **Reply #20840 on:** December 29, 2015, 08:40:00 am »

Quote from: sammermpc on December 27, 2015, 05:41:51 pm

Replacing the steering bearings on my '72 CB500 has long been on my list of assorted improvements. I hadn't noticed a notch, but there is some instability at higher speeds, so I just wanted to cross a few things off my list.

Got the front end off, pulled the steering stem, and what-do-you know — the PO had already installed a brand-new set of tapered bearings! Kinda disappointed that there was no point, I have to admit, but better to know that the last PO was taking care of 'er! On to other things...

Oooh I hope I run into the same "problem". That would be wonderful! I would ALSO have an All-Balls kit to sell!

fire113 · « **Reply #20841 on:** December 29, 2015, 01:37:34 pm »

...made myself a after Christmas present

NOS 915cc Wiseco kit complete with a MC 125-65 billet cam, springs and cylinder sleeves.

Have a good one...Georg

strynboen · « **Reply #20842 on:** December 29, 2015, 02:04:19 pm »

made a rust job on my old 1969 puch 2 gear...

Gordon · « **Reply #20843 on:** December 29, 2015, 02:13:50 pm »

I finally, after almost 12 years of ownership, got a real set of side covers, emblems and matching paint for the K1. I can't believe I put up with those crappy ones for so damn long! I got the paint in a rattle can from VMR paints, and I'm really happy with it. I thought about using my spray gun, but for a job this size I didn't really want to deal with that, and I don't regret my decision. It was as simple as using any rattle can but with spray gun results, and the 2-part clear in a can was just as easy, and it's the same stuff you would mix yourself in a spray gun so It's just as durable.

Cqyqte · « **Reply #20844 on:** December 29, 2015, 02:25:40 pm »

Getting lazy... instead of updating after each achievement I'll just post a link to my facebook feed.

https://www.facebook.com/OlCoyoteCycles1/?ref=hl

flybox1 · « **Reply #20845 on:** December 29, 2015, 02:51:47 pm »

Quote from: Gordon on December 29, 2015, 02:13:50 pm

I finally, after almost 12 years of ownership, got a real set of side covers, emblems and matching paint for the K1. I can't believe I put up with those crappy ones for so damn long! I got the paint in a rattle can from VMR paints, and I'm really happy with it. I thought about using my spray gun, but for a job this size I didn't really want to deal with that, and I don't regret my decision. It was as simple as using any rattle can but with spray gun results, and the 2-part clear in a can was just as easy, and it's the same stuff you would mix yourself in a spray gun so It's just as durable.

BLING

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20846 on:** December 29, 2015, 02:57:59 pm »

YOU can't believe it?!

At least you quietened it down too. looks great Gordo!

Quote from: Gordon on December 29, 2015, 02:13:50 pm

I finally, after almost 12 years of ownership, got a real set of side covers, emblems and matching paint for the K1. I can't believe I put up with those crappy ones for so damn long! I got the paint in a rattle can from VMR paints, and I'm really happy with it. I thought about using my spray gun, but for a job this size I didn't really want to deal with that, and I don't regret my decision. It was as simple as using any rattle can but with spray gun results, and the 2-part clear in a can was just as easy, and it's the same stuff you would mix yourself in a spray gun so It's just as durable.

Gordon · « **Reply #20847 on:** December 29, 2015, 03:08:32 pm »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on December 29, 2015, 02:57:59 pm

At least you quietened it down too.

If it's too loud, YOU'RE TOO OLD!!!

I probably said that before, but my memory isn't so good these days.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #20848 on:** December 29, 2015, 03:42:47 pm »

Dig the Valley Green....wonder if the VMR will fade to match the tank in like 20 more years? Ekpent has a clean pair that would probably match perfectly. I know 'cuz I sold them to him.

Stev-o · « **Reply #20849 on:** December 29, 2015, 03:47:28 pm »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on December 29, 2015, 03:42:47 pm

Ekpent has a clean pair that would probably match perfectly.

Yeah, but Eric doest sell....

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