Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3160368 times)

evanphi · « **Reply #21550 on:** April 13, 2016, 05:22:24 am »

New rubber bits and fuel screen for the new tank, along with some tire-changing tools were ordered. Going to order a new front tire (BT45) in a few days, too.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #21551 on:** April 13, 2016, 05:06:38 pm »

Quote from: FrankenFrankenstuff on April 12, 2016, 08:32:47 pm

I got lost in the world of big bore pit bike motors. I want my S90 to smoke everything. A sleeper.

Turbo time.....

CycleRanger · « **Reply #21552 on:** April 13, 2016, 05:36:38 pm »

Added to the collection.. Curse you Craigslist!

'71 CL350 and a '74 550.
I really only wanted the CL but you know..... the 550 was right there!
Both actually run, although I wouldn't leave the yard on them....
The 550 sounds pretty good but I think after some "freshening" up it's going to get passed on.
The PO repainted the tank. It looks....ok. And it has new tires.
Both have new, stunningly cheap seat covers.

The CL350 is stock and except for the side covers and air cleaner totally intact.
The mufflers are solid!
Anyway, they're going to sit for a while until the XS650 is finished.

ekpent · « **Reply #21553 on:** April 13, 2016, 08:42:16 pm »

^Great Hunting and Pick Ranger^ couple of nice collectible bikes. Meanwhile down in the low land where the celery used to grow in Michigan I worked on a 1987 Yammie TT350 I had posted about recently. It had an oil pump issue from the previous owner who tried to put it together. Luckily I noticed it quick on the first start up after I cleaned the carbs and gave it its first go. Needless to say I went back through this man's work, and fixed all his mistakes so far and am happy to report this thing is spurting oil out of all its fitting I tested like an 18 year boy out on his first car date with a girl

Glad I got it or it may have been ruined quickly if not tested .
There is a wise man down in Texas on this forum who says "never believe what the PO says". Anybody have a guess who said that ?
Gettin it ready for you Sean

Stev-o · « **Reply #21554 on:** April 13, 2016, 09:08:35 pm »

Quote from: ekpent on April 13, 2016, 08:42:16 pm

There is a wise man down in Texas on this forum who says "never believe what the PO says". Anybody have a guess who said that ?

CBGhia?

I can't believe I missed that CB550 that Cycleranger bought! Why you buying small bikes? The guy is like 6'6" 275! Gorilla on a bicycle!

Flatlander80 · « **Reply #21555 on:** April 13, 2016, 09:17:43 pm »

The CB650 got a new rear sprocket last night (already did the front one). Chain on, adjusted, and one step closer ready to roll.

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ekpent · « **Reply #21556 on:** April 13, 2016, 09:39:35 pm »

Quote from: Stev-o on April 13, 2016, 09:08:35 pm

Quote from: ekpent on April 13, 2016, 08:42:16 pm

There is a wise man down in Texas on this forum who says "never believe what the PO says". Anybody have a guess who said that ?

CBGhia?

I can't believe I missed that CB550 that Cycleranger bought! Why you buying small bikes? The guy is like 6'6" 275! Gorilla on a bicycle!

Nope not CBGhia but your close-----------------

mwalters · « **Reply #21557 on:** April 13, 2016, 11:17:38 pm »

Gave it to my wife for her 40th birthday ('76 CB400F).

She was pretty happy with it.

Also made a deal on a '75 CB400F. It's a disease.

MoMo · « **Reply #21558 on:** April 14, 2016, 01:18:17 am »

happy wife, happy life. Nice bike, looks very classy...Larry

evanphi · « **Reply #21559 on:** April 14, 2016, 04:46:53 am »

Nice 400! Looks like an ever growing collection in that garage...

CycleRanger · « **Reply #21560 on:** April 14, 2016, 06:38:21 am »

Quote from: mwalters on April 13, 2016, 11:17:38 pm

Gave it to my wife for her 40th birthday ('76 CB400F).

She was pretty happy with it.

Also made a deal on a '75 CB400F. It's a disease.

Happy Birthday indeed! That bike looks great with that paint!

Frijec · « **Reply #21561 on:** April 14, 2016, 07:12:41 am »

Fully cleansed my front brake and changed the bricks and added fresh cobbergrease. Now it is smooth as silk

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #21562 on:** April 14, 2016, 01:57:24 pm »

Quote from: ekpent on April 13, 2016, 08:42:16 pm

^Great Hunting and Pick Ranger^ couple of nice collectible bikes. Meanwhile down in the low land where the celery used to grow in Michigan I worked on a 1987 Yammie TT350 I had posted about recently. It had an oil pump issue from the previous owner who tried to put it together. Luckily I noticed it quick on the first start up after I cleaned the carbs and gave it its first go. Needless to say I went back through this man's work, and fixed all his mistakes so far and am happy to report this thing is spurting oil out of all its fitting I tested like an 18 year boy out on his first car date with a girl Glad I got it or it may have been ruined quickly if not tested .
There is a wise man down in Texas on this forum who says "never believe what the PO says". Anybody have a guess who said that ?
Gettin it ready for you Sean

ewww yeah! dirty bikes! crashing in dirt!....

evanphi · « **Reply #21563 on:** April 15, 2016, 04:45:03 am »

Torture test: Rhonda had her coldest ride ever today. 45 minutes in -6C, plus a headwind! Can't feel my fingers as I type this.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #21564 on:** April 15, 2016, 05:07:28 am »

Quote from: evanphi on April 15, 2016, 04:45:03 am

Torture test: Rhonda had her coldest ride ever today. 45 minutes in -6C, plus a headwind! Can't feel my fingers as I type this.

Bloody hell, I've been riding my bikes to work every day for the last 4 weeks and I thought I was tough riding in sub 10 deg C temps at 0630, but I just realised that compared tou you, I'm a woolly woofter!

evanphi · « **Reply #21565 on:** April 15, 2016, 05:17:11 am »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on April 15, 2016, 05:07:28 am

Quote from: evanphi on April 15, 2016, 04:45:03 am
Torture test: Rhonda had her coldest ride ever today. 45 minutes in -6C, plus a headwind! Can't feel my fingers as I type this.

Bloody hell, I've been riding my bikes to work every day for the last 4 weeks and I thought I was tough riding in sub 10 deg C temps at 0630, but I just realised that compared tou you, I'm a woolly woofter!

I look like the michelin man... wool sweater, winter jacket liner, then bike jacket... kevlar, jeans, and then overpants on bottom. Plus the big winter gloves.

What I REALLY need is some of those neoprene hand warmers that cover the grips. Keeps the wind off!

Desert-SOHC · « **Reply #21566 on:** April 15, 2016, 01:14:03 pm »

Tackled my charging issue a little and it seems to be working again thanks to a ziptie on the engine alt pigtail. Will know more after the battery is charged again, and I ordered the gasket so I can change the pigtail with the new one that I've had for a bit. Also changed my air cleaner......it was REALLY dirty....hard to believe that I've put almost 5,000 miles on her since she has been returned to a driver.

flybox1 · « **Reply #21567 on:** April 15, 2016, 01:41:37 pm »

Quote from: Desert-SOHC on April 15, 2016, 01:14:03 pm

....hard to believe that I've put almost 5,000 miles on her since she has been returned to a driver.

Nice

Desert-SOHC · « **Reply #21568 on:** April 15, 2016, 01:46:41 pm »

Quote from: flybox1 on April 15, 2016, 01:41:37 pm

Quote from: Desert-SOHC on April 15, 2016, 01:14:03 pm
....hard to believe that I've put almost 5,000 miles on her since she has been returned to a driver.
Nice

Thanks flybox1, living in socal helps.