Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3569657 times)

Yamahawk · « **Reply #26375 on:** March 31, 2018, 06:25:29 PM »

+1!! ^^^^^
Now, are those 35mm fork tubes? If they are, I have several sets of tubes around here, even some 34mm that aren't in good shape from an early XS650. I could try this!
Charlie

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #26376 on:** March 31, 2018, 07:05:48 PM »

Quote from: Yamahawk on March 31, 2018, 06:25:29 PM

+1!! ^^^^^
Now, are those 35mm fork tubes? If they are, I have several sets of tubes around here, even some 34mm that aren't in good shape from an early XS650. I could try this!
Charlie

G'Day Charlie, yeah mate, 35mm forks tubes from K2-K6 forks. No idea if they got thinner as they evolved. You've probably got access to hundreds of sets of old forks mate, do you have access to a dropsaw too?

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #26377 on:** March 31, 2018, 07:09:15 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on March 31, 2018, 06:19:34 PM

Terry, you have made many rednecks around the world proud !! Fun makin' somethin' outa nuthin'- well done Sir --------------- slow clap---------------------------

Thanks Eric, I have to admit that I was happier with the result than I thought I'd be!

Yamahawk · « **Reply #26378 on:** March 31, 2018, 07:18:27 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 31, 2018, 07:05:48 PM

Quote from: Yamahawk on March 31, 2018, 06:25:29 PM
+1!! ^^^^^
Now, are those 35mm fork tubes? If they are, I have several sets of tubes around here, even some 34mm that aren't in good shape from an early XS650. I could try this!
Charlie

G'Day Charlie, yeah mate, 35mm forks tubes from K2-K6 forks. No idea if they got thinner as they evolved. You've probably got access to hundreds of sets of old forks mate, do you have access to a dropsaw too?

... Metabo! The next best thing!!
Me Ta Bo... whoa oh ho oh ho! (Think Volare here....)
Charlie

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #26379 on:** March 31, 2018, 07:55:19 PM »

Ha ha, yeah, I just used my Dewalt hand held band saw Charlie, but I had to trim them square on my lathe. If someone wanted to make some a drop saw would make a much nicer straight cut than my band saw. I got a Dewalt cordless 5 inch angle grinder for my recent birthday and I'll get some super thin cut off wheels to cut the frame on my K2.

RandomOrbit · « **Reply #26380 on:** March 31, 2018, 08:32:21 PM »

Finished installing the exhaust system I started last Saturday. It was a bargain, but as is common with bargains, it wasn't all there. I had to order a new mounting kit from Delkevic, but they came through for me and sold me the parts for $25. I also put on the new master cylinder, a shiny new points cover, and a few other bits and bobs. Took her for a short spin just to earn up the engine before I put her back in the barn. The new exhaust sounds so sweet!

PeWe · « **Reply #26381 on:** April 01, 2018, 11:47:23 AM »

Got an hour or 2 between Easter breakfast, dinner and movie with family..... Wheel job has moved into the living room

without any protests

Garage too crowded with stuff and dirt after hub grinding.
Continued with the rear wheel I laced yesterday. Today trued it and tightened all spokes. Total run-out sideways as well as up-down are within 0,5 mm seen on a dial indicator which is OK for me. There is a bump where rim is welded as always, neglect that and see the rim run-out possible to correct by tighten spokes correctly. Might be a thing to recheck and correct when changing tire.

Tire on 50%, tube to creep inside tomorrow.

turkey4me · « **Reply #26382 on:** April 01, 2018, 12:50:36 PM »

Nothing as cool as what Terry did. Today I put my gauges back on after a rebuild. I painted the gauge faces red then applied a decal for the numbers.

BomberMann650 · « **Reply #26383 on:** April 01, 2018, 01:21:59 PM »

Bloo got an italian tune up and a fuzzy cozy critter seat cover.
I had almost forgotten how timid a (mostly stock) cb550 felt.
Especially after riding 200hp race machines :/

At least she sounds like a proper rice burner

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #26384 on:** April 01, 2018, 01:45:32 PM »

Got it up on the lift, pulled the carbs, installed a new ignition switch and seat lock. I have power to the lights, but the starter switch does nothing but dim the lights little. Shorting across the solenoid turns it over. Carbs are nice and clean, main jets are 125s rather than 105. Slows are the stock 40, but they are completely blocked.

Ace Blackwell · « **Reply #26385 on:** April 01, 2018, 02:13:50 PM »

Turkey, that is an awesome job. Looks factory made. I especially like the Allen bolt crimp ring. Is that you own design or did you find it online somewhere?

turkey4me · « **Reply #26386 on:** April 01, 2018, 03:59:55 PM »

Thanks! The rings are from Joker Machine. So much easier than the stock crimpers

scottly · « **Reply #26387 on:** April 01, 2018, 07:53:10 PM »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 31, 2018, 05:59:41 PM

I'm thinking about cutting a slot into each one to allow them to pull down further against the support rails, but surprisingly, once moderately tightened there was absolutely no slop at all, so the jury is still out.

Cut the slot, Terry.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #26388 on:** April 02, 2018, 12:45:47 AM »

Quote from: scottly on April 01, 2018, 07:53:10 PM

Quote from: Terry in Australia on March 31, 2018, 05:59:41 PM

I'm thinking about cutting a slot into each one to allow them to pull down further against the support rails, but surprisingly, once moderately tightened there was absolutely no slop at all, so the jury is still out.
Cut the slot, Terry.

Will do Scott, my new Dewalt cordless 5" grinder cuts thru steel like a hot knife thru butter!

MoMo · « **Reply #26389 on:** April 02, 2018, 08:38:24 AM »

Y'all know TB that mod is much too sophisticated for a redneck. I true redneck would've cut the section out and left it as is

....Lbb

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #26390 on:** April 02, 2018, 10:56:27 AM »

Danny, the switch should shut off the headlight while pushed. My bet is the inner plastic housing is toast. Time for a new switch or the 3D printed housing if still available.

Yamahawk · « **Reply #26391 on:** April 02, 2018, 11:07:54 AM »

I got the new tail/stop/turn signal light installed, along with a couple license plate lights disguised as bolts... I kinda like the chevron style!

lash · « **Reply #26392 on:** April 02, 2018, 11:13:43 AM »

I replaced the oil seals on my KLR. Wish the winter would go away, I have bikes to ride....

ekpent · « **Reply #26393 on:** April 02, 2018, 01:06:48 PM »

What a nice herd Lash. Difficult decisions you have there !

lash · « **Reply #26394 on:** April 02, 2018, 01:08:17 PM »

And every one of them has a different personality. Love riding them and feeling the differences...

ekpent · « **Reply #26395 on:** April 02, 2018, 01:11:40 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on April 02, 2018, 10:56:27 AM

Danny, the switch should shut off the headlight while pushed. My bet is the inner plastic housing is toast. Time for a new switch or the 3D printed housing if still available.

Danny does your battery have a nice full charge and its in good working order. I had to buy a new one this spring while working on my F0 and of course then it had enough juice to get things spinning.

ekpent · « **Reply #26396 on:** April 02, 2018, 01:13:13 PM »

Quote from: lash on April 02, 2018, 01:08:17 PM

And every one of them has a different personality. Love riding them and feeling the differences...

Do you have a bike of the month under your belt yet with any of those yet ? Eric

lash · « **Reply #26397 on:** April 02, 2018, 01:37:48 PM »

Nope, I have never submitted any of them as builds, but I have done all of them ground up except for the CBX

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #26398 on:** April 02, 2018, 02:14:36 PM »

Quote from: ekpent on April 02, 2018, 01:11:40 PM

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on April 02, 2018, 10:56:27 AM
Danny, the switch should shut off the headlight while pushed. My bet is the inner plastic housing is toast. Time for a new switch or the 3D printed housing if still available.
Danny does your battery have a nice full charge and its in good working order. I had to buy a new one this spring while working on my F0 and of course then it had enough juice to get things spinning.

Yes, the battery is fine. It doesn't actually have a headlight in it right now, so that isn't an issue. I need to open up the switch and take a look, it may need one of those 3D printed replacement housings that I installed in my 550. I'll know more later this week when I take a look.

Erny · « **Reply #26399 on:** April 02, 2018, 03:23:09 PM »

Quote from: Bankerdanny on April 02, 2018, 02:14:36 PM

Quote from: ekpent on April 02, 2018, 01:11:40 PM
Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on April 02, 2018, 10:56:27 AM
Danny, the switch should shut off the headlight while pushed. My bet is the inner plastic housing is toast. Time for a new switch or the 3D printed housing if still available.
Danny does your battery have a nice full charge and its in good working order. I had to buy a new one this spring while working on my F0 and of course then it had enough juice to get things spinning.

Yes, the battery is fine. It doesn't actually have a headlight in it right now, so that isn't an issue. I need to open up the switch and take a look, it may need one of those 3D printed replacement housings that I installed in my 550. I'll know more later this week when I take a look.

New bearings in both wheels, rear tire replacement after big fight, from tire just removed. Will continue tomorrow with anti rust paint and the new tire

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