Topic: What did you do to your bike today ?

[Terry in Australia]

I took a picture  of my crank and Carrillos.
Does that count. 

Those rods are pure mechanical porn Mick, I can understand why you haven't installed them into an engine yet, if I had them, I'd want them on the outside of my engine! Funnily enough, I have seen engines with conrods on the outside, but they don't look anywhere as nice, for some reason?

[Retro Rocket]

Any Idea where I can get me hands on a speedo drive for a late model 900 boldor or cb1100f, must be for an 18 inch front wheel  ..?

Attn.: retro rocket

If you find anything on this side of the pond, I can get it for you, mailing it to you with domestic USPS mail.

http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2055119.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtachoantrieb+cb900+honda.TRS0&_nkw=tachoantrieb+cb900+honda&_sacat=0

Thanks Wobbly, I've seen most of those, problem is that they are for the 19 inch wheel, I need drive for the 18 inch front thats only on the late CB750F2C and CB1100F with the boomerang comstars, not the US model with mag wheels, CMSNL has one but they want 94.50 Euro for it...

[kghost]

Any Idea where I can get me hands on a speedo drive for a late model 900 boldor or cb1100f, must be for an 18 inch front wheel  ..?

Attn.: retro rocket

If you find anything on this side of the pond, I can get it for you, mailing it to you with domestic USPS mail.

http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2055119.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtachoantrieb+cb900+honda.TRS0&_nkw=tachoantrieb+cb900+honda&_sacat=0

Thanks Wobbly, I've seen most of those, problem is that they are for the 19 inch wheel, I need drive for the 18 inch front thats only on the late CB750F2C and CB1100F with the boomerang comstars, not the US model with mag wheels, CMSNL has one but they want 94.50 Euro for it...

I'll have a look tuesday at the shop

[PeWe]

More mess!!

[Retro Rocket]

Any Idea where I can get me hands on a speedo drive for a late model 900 boldor or cb1100f, must be for an 18 inch front wheel  ..?

Attn.: retro rocket

If you find anything on this side of the pond, I can get it for you, mailing it to you with domestic USPS mail.

http://www.ebay.de/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2055119.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xtachoantrieb+cb900+honda.TRS0&_nkw=tachoantrieb+cb900+honda&_sacat=0

Thanks Wobbly, I've seen most of those, problem is that they are for the 19 inch wheel, I need drive for the 18 inch front thats only on the late CB750F2C and CB1100F with the boomerang comstars, not the US model with mag wheels, CMSNL has one but they want 94.50 Euro for it...

I'll have a look tuesday at the shop

Thank you sir...

[firebane]

Seat pan ordered to rebuild seat.

[Kenzo]

Rode her...she's still a bit of a rat bike but she's mine.

78F and partly sunny during the day with lows ~65F at night.

We've had some sweet riding weather in H-Town this winter...never had to put the liner in my vented jacket so far.

Cheer,
Kenzo

[Banditoloco]

Pulled the carbs for rebuild. 

[BPellerine]

finally got my hybrid,ko,k8 900 henry abe engine together,now come on warm weather!

[joeyvans]

Ditched the original rear fender, taillight and signals for a fender eliminator, LED taillight and MUCH smaller signals.  Dropped a lot of weight in the process too!  I love how it turned out, but it appears that I need to introduce more black to the front end.  Will probably end up removing the original fender & stays... then modify a spare that I have... maybe by removing the brace and bolting the brace on a smaller, black plastic fender?  Suggestions anyone?

[spotty]

went to the local hardware superstore and bought a conveniently sized piece of galv plated water pipe which then got transported to my mates lathe equipped shed where new front wheel spacers were made up to eliminate that pesky speedo drive so that twin disciness can be achieved.

now waiting for anogher mate to turn up so we can change the arse ugly comstars back out of my (spare) bike and put the proper wire wheels back in as he's decided he wants the comstars back in his bike.......

in the meantime, theres a fridge full of beer and cider to keep me company, the missus is cooking dinner (for a change) and that just leaves looking at bikes in the garage and trying to empty said fridge

a good day, all in all

[seanbarney41]

  Suggestions anyone?

put the back fender back on...#$%* looks stupid

[Terry in Australia]

  Suggestions anyone?

put the back fender back on...#$%* looks stupid

Ha ha, you're such a priick Sean, I just sprayed JD and Coke all over my keyboard, you probably just broke that kids heart!

[Terry in Australia]

finally got my hybrid,ko,k8 900 henry abe engine together,now come on warm weather!

That's looking good Bill, what's K0 and what's K8? Cheers, Terry.

[seanbarney41]

  Suggestions anyone?

put the back fender back on...#$%* looks stupid

I mean really?, the rest of the bike looks awesome, no need to ride around with a mud skunk stripe

Ha ha, you're such a priick Sean, I just sprayed JD and Coke all over my keyboard, you probably just broke that kids heart!

[spotty]

sent my mate on his way with his butt ugly comstars after re-installing proper wire wheels back in the spare bike. also sold him the CB900 'clip-ons' and CB1100calipers that Bikeboy sold me with the CB900 forks for the same price i paid for the lot...win, plus those parts will now get used instead of just sitting in my shed. he's building a 750K6 into a track bike

also drank quite a lot of beer, so another win then

[calj737]

Ditched the original rear fender, taillight and signals for a fender eliminator, LED taillight and MUCH smaller signals.  Dropped a lot of weight in the process too!  I love how it turned out, but it appears that I need to introduce more black to the front end.  Will probably end up removing the original fender & stays... then modify a spare that I have... maybe by removing the brace and bolting the brace on a smaller, black plastic fender?  Suggestions anyone?

I'd like a bobbed metal front fender. Would still resemble stock, but tailored to be cohesive with your other changes. Unlike Sean, I like the look of your bike. Different strokes perhaps...

[joeyvans]

put the back fender back on...#$%* looks stupid
I mean really?, the rest of the bike looks awesome, no need to ride around with a mud skunk stripe

Sounds good!  Was looking more for front end suggestions, but I appreciate your honesty and eloquence.

Ha ha, you're such a priick Sean, I just sprayed JD and Coke all over my keyboard, you probably just broke that kids heart!

Haha!  Naw.... I don't get butt-hurt by forum posts. Sean is entitled to his own opinion, whether or not it was fueled by a case of Boone's Farm wine.  I like the original classic look as well, which is why I keep every takeoff from this bike to return back to stock.  Just going to try something different for awhile.

I'd like a bobbed metal front fender. Would still resemble stock, but tailored to be cohesive with your other changes. Unlike Sean, I like the look of your bike. Different strokes perhaps...

Thanks Cal... We can always count on you to provide some constructive feedback, whether or not you agree with the direction of the project.  Since I have a spare front fender that is in fairly rough shape.... I will probably end up bobbing it.  What would your take be on powdercoating it?

[Kenzo]

put the back fender back on...#$%* looks stupid
I mean really?, the rest of the bike looks awesome, no need to ride around with a mud skunk stripe

Sounds good!  Was looking more for front end suggestions, but I appreciate your honesty and eloquence.

Ha ha, you're such a priick Sean, I just sprayed JD and Coke all over my keyboard, you probably just broke that kids heart!

Haha!  Naw.... I don't get butt-hurt by forum posts. Sean is entitled to his own opinion, whether or not it was fueled by a case of Boone's Farm wine.  I like the original classic look as well, which is why I keep every takeoff from this bike to return back to stock.  Just going to try something different for awhile.

I'd like a bobbed metal front fender. Would still resemble stock, but tailored to be cohesive with your other changes. Unlike Sean, I like the look of your bike. Different strokes perhaps...

Thanks Cal... We can always count on you to provide some constructive feedback, whether or not you agree with the direction of the project.  Since I have a spare front fender that is in fairly rough shape.... I will probably end up bobbing it.  What would your take be on powdercoating it?

Tough crowd!

"mud skunk stripe"...Hahahaaa...you guys are a hoot!

Gunna watch the start of Daytona 500 then go out and turn a few hot hooligan laps on my 5fitty.

Gotta love this weather! :p

Cheers,
Kenzo

[BPellerine]

finally got my hybrid,ko,k8 900 henry abe engine together,now come on warm weather!

That's looking good Bill, what's K0 and what's K8? Cheers, Terry.

jugs and head are ko terry,bottom end all k8,except rc steel rods,cx1 cam to start.billp

[calj737]

no need to ride around with a mud skunk stripe

To me, it looks as though the seat and replacement fender are long enough, that skunk striping would be negligible if not avoided unless riding in rather nasty weather.

What would your take be on powdercoating it?

If the chrome is trashed, you could use a silver Ceramic powder coat. Less brilliant, equally shiny, and far more durable. If you opt for a different color, then I'd steer towards a satin black.

[joeyvans]

To me, it looks as though the seat and replacement fender are long enough, that skunk striping would be negligible if not avoided unless riding in rather nasty weather.

Yeah, I have no concern about a "mud skunk stripe."  This bike is only used for quick trips when the weather is perfect and roads are completely dry.  Will be adding taller rear Hagons prior to riding season.  That may help a bit more.

The chrome isn't great on the spare fender, but we will see what it looks like after I bob it.  Thanks again, Cal!

[PeWe]

I was sure I had a problem with ball bearing in lower case. It LOOKED like bearing had moved out. But a check on other side showed it sit tight against the stop.

[jonda500]

After reading about improving the fork brace stiffness by 20% in here, I solid mounted my fender. I removed the rubber grommets from my fender-fork mounting holes, found a couple of spring washers that fitted exactly in the grommet holes to reduce the size and reinstalled the two bolts with a washer under each big enough to cover the grommet hole so the bolts would hold the brace tightly to the fork. Went for a 60 mile ride and I think it does feel a tad better! John

[Desert-SOHC]

Rode it and had the dent mostly fixed on the tank!