Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3270322 times)

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #22025 on:** June 14, 2016, 10:23:18 AM »

Depends on what you mean by tall. But in the US the bikes came with taller bars than the European SOHC4's and a lot of owners don't like them and go with what is commonly known as superbike bars, which are 2-3 inches lower than the typical OEM US spec bar, but not flat like drag bars or below the triples like clubmans and clip-ons.

I think that the rise on OEM bars is in the 4 inch range

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #22026 on:** June 14, 2016, 01:00:52 PM »

Quote from: Schroeder on June 13, 2016, 04:13:30 PM

Quote from: BomberMann650 on June 13, 2016, 03:45:04 PM
Nice bike

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #22027 on:** June 14, 2016, 01:02:03 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on June 14, 2016, 10:23:18 AM

Depends on what you mean by tall. But in the US the bikes came with taller bars than the European SOHC4's and a lot of owners don't like them and go with what is commonly known as superbike bars, which are 2-3 inches lower than the typical OEM US spec bar, but not flat like drag bars or below the triples like clubmans and clip-ons.

I think that the rise on OEM bars is in the 4 inch range

+1 to low rise superbike mgp bars.

TomsK8resto · « **Reply #22028 on:** June 14, 2016, 04:02:55 PM »

Quote from: djwillard18 on June 14, 2016, 04:13:14 AM

Quote from: TomsK8resto on June 03, 2016, 08:34:53 AM
Ordered a new set of handle bars for my '78 750K bike. The set that came on it were too tall, the super bike bars on it now are too short, so I ordered a set of '69-'71 750 replica bars from 4into1. Hopefully they will be just right!

Tom
The PO put some cafe' bars on my K4, but included the originals. I was planning to revert back to them. Were the tall ones stock or aftermarket? Are they replicas to OEM spec?

The taller bars which came on my '78 cb750K bike were stock on that vintage K bike. Comfortable, but a bit higher than I liked. I tried the superbike bars and had problems with my wrists. They looked great, but were not comfortable for very long. I found these replica bars at 4into1, installed them, got my cables routed to where everything works smoothly and then rode it. I like them very much. They are about 2" less rise than the bars that came on my bike which I think were stock for '77/'78.

Tom

jamesv220820 · « **Reply #22029 on:** June 14, 2016, 06:07:05 PM »

Added one of these little guys to the cb350f

Question is how hot should the oil be at, at full warmed up ?

Schroeder · « **Reply #22030 on:** June 15, 2016, 06:20:13 PM »

Quote from: BomberMann650 on June 14, 2016, 01:00:52 PM

Hows the tone of that rear fender?

Fookin gorgeous!
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Ha! Thanks BomberMann650! I think the quilted maple accentuated the mids and gave a nice upper end clarity!!

I got the valves back in after the valve lappage. Made a ghetto spring compressor with a bar clamp and a cut up piece of copper pipe. Worked great. The valve looks scratched in the pic but it is just a bit of grease.

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #22031 on:** June 15, 2016, 07:18:55 PM »

Quote from: Schroeder on June 15, 2016, 06:20:13 PM

Quote from: BomberMann650 on June 14, 2016, 01:00:52 PM

Hows the tone of that rear fender?

Fookin gorgeous!

Ha! Thanks BomberMann650! I think the quilted maple accentuated the mids and gave a nice upper end clarity!!

I got the valves back in after the valve lappage. Made a ghetto spring compressor with a bar clamp and a cut up piece of copper pipe. Worked great. The valve looks scratched in the pic but it is just a bit of grease.

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Always good to have everything in tune!

joeyvans · « **Reply #22032 on:** June 16, 2016, 09:52:48 AM »

After the camshaft swap, different valve cover install and a 20 mile ride the other day.... I went back and re-checked my tappet clearances. 1 needed further adjustment, so I took care of that. Turned on the fuel tap and #1 and #2 started spitting out fuel out of the overflows. I rapped on the bowls a few times, but this didn't correct the problem. This has never happened to me.... So, I drained the bowls and clear tubed them again. They checked out good and didn't spit out of the overflows anymore. Put the drain plugs back on and all is good. Strange to me that the 1 & 2 floats would get stuck at the same time like that.

Anyways... all was good, so I went out for a warmup ride in advance of re-syncing the carbs as I was experiencing some gearbox chatter. Carbs synced and went out for another 20 miles... no gearbox chatter and the thing has never run better. Going out for another 80 miles tonight..... can't wait!

flybox1 · « **Reply #22033 on:** June 16, 2016, 09:56:48 AM »

Quote from: joeyvans on June 16, 2016, 09:52:48 AM

They checked out good and didn't spit out of the overflows anymore. Put the drain plugs back on and all is good. Strange to me that the 1 & 2 floats would get stuck at the same time like that.

Probably just some debris in your gas.
When bumping the carb back plate doesn't stop the flow, crack open the bowl drain screw, and allow it to flow for a second.
This usually washes out whatever is blocking the float valve.

joeyvans · « **Reply #22034 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:01:36 AM »

Quote from: flybox1 on June 16, 2016, 09:56:48 AM

Probably just some debris in your gas.
When bumping the carb back plate doesn't stop the flow, crack open the bowl drain screw, and allow it to flow for a second.
This usually washes out whatever is blocking the float valve.

Ah.... thanks for piping in, Fly. Will remember that for next time..... so I can skip hooking up my 'clear tube' device.

flybox1 · « **Reply #22035 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:11:02 AM »

Quote from: joeyvans on June 16, 2016, 10:01:36 AM

Quote from: flybox1 on June 16, 2016, 09:56:48 AM
Probably just some debris in your gas.
When bumping the carb back plate doesn't stop the flow, crack open the bowl drain screw, and allow it to flow for a second.
This usually washes out whatever is blocking the float valve.

Ah.... thanks for piping in, Fly. Will remember that for next time..... so I can skip hooking up my 'clear tube' device.

Yeah...if you've checked it good once before, no need.

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #22036 on:** June 16, 2016, 10:23:53 AM »

Paid for the used stock 550F seat I bought from eBay yesterday. It a local sale, so no shipping, I am going to pick it up Saturday. I paid $100, which I think is fair since a new one would run me at least $200+shipping. Based on the photos the seat is in good shape with one small lengthwise split in the cover that I can likely deal with short-term with black duct tape. Ultimately I will get a replacement cover.

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #22037 on:** June 16, 2016, 01:39:25 PM »

Whats really fun is when all 4 floats get stuck open because (name redacted) Fuel System cleaner also cleaned any lubricants from the float needle!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #22038 on:** June 17, 2016, 03:53:03 AM »

Quote from: BomberMann650 on June 16, 2016, 01:39:25 PM

Whats really fun is when all 4 floats get stuck open because (name redacted) Fuel System cleaner also cleaned any lubricants from the float needle!

Or if, like I once did, if you install all your fuel valves upside down because you're drunk............

Jimbo · « **Reply #22039 on:** June 17, 2016, 12:24:23 PM »

Started creating a box for the electronics and getting the hoop welded on......Finally

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #22040 on:** June 17, 2016, 12:28:57 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 17, 2016, 03:53:03 AM

Quote from: BomberMann650 on June 16, 2016, 01:39:25 PM
Whats really fun is when all 4 floats get stuck open because (name redacted) Fuel System cleaner also cleaned any lubricants from the float needle!

Or if, like I once did, if you install all your fuel valves upside down because you're drunk............

This is why we need an Epic Fails thread

joeyvans · « **Reply #22041 on:** June 17, 2016, 12:36:39 PM »

Quote from: BomberMann650 on June 17, 2016, 12:28:57 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on June 17, 2016, 03:53:03 AM
Or if, like I once did, if you install all your fuel valves upside down because you're drunk............

This is why we need an Epic Fails thread

I'm guessing there is one, but if not.... Start one up!

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evanphi · « **Reply #22042 on:** June 17, 2016, 02:23:37 PM »

There's the "that feeling when" thread in the open forum! Always good for paying your blunders.

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #22043 on:** June 17, 2016, 11:20:41 PM »

Back to our voltage regulator scheduled programming!

This bugger was out of spec and causing all sorts of gremlins to come crawling out!

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #22044 on:** June 17, 2016, 11:55:25 PM »

you know what dude?...just leave these poor old things alone. Seriously never had a dead battery on a sohc4 ever, and I have ridden the most junkiest ones imagineable.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #22045 on:** June 18, 2016, 12:05:25 AM »

You've been lucky Sean, I've had heaps of electrical failures on CB750's, usually caused by fried stators and crappy regulator/rectifier combo's, not to mention crispy 40(+) year old wiring, dud coils, dodgy points, coil leads arcing in the wet, etc etc.

When I rebuilt Mike's bike I used all new wiring, switches, new coils and leads etc, and it actually charges the battery, and starts first prod of the button. That's got to be a "lessons learned" for anyone rebuilding a CB750, throw that crappy old wiring away and replace it all with nice new electrics, and you won't be pissed off...........

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #22046 on:** June 18, 2016, 12:22:59 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on June 17, 2016, 11:55:25 PM

you know what dude?...just leave these poor old things alone. Seriously never had a dead battery on a sohc4 ever, and I have ridden the most junkiest ones imagineable.

I wouldn't have removed the thing for adjustment. If not for the fact I rode home by moonlight yesterday. Lights were on, but I've seen farther in the dark with a bic lighter.

I read thru some twotired posts, opened the manual and set to work. After testing the stator/coil, it turned out the vreg was makin trouble for me.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #22047 on:** June 18, 2016, 12:34:02 AM »

I fix my bikes with hammers...no electrical problems apparently.

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #22048 on:** June 18, 2016, 12:47:12 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on June 18, 2016, 12:34:02 AM

I fix my bikes with hammers...no electrical problems apparently.

Brute force does solve a number of problems!

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #22049 on:** June 18, 2016, 12:50:17 AM »

wtf

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