Topic: What did you do to your bike today ?

[MauiK3]

You get the Lotus Root pipes nice and hot for sure!

[BenelliSEI]

You get the Lotus Root pipes nice and hot for sure!

Steve….. The K1 is running on a perfect NOS set of HM300’s I picked up about 10 years ago. When new, I took an 1/8” drill bit and drilled out the original drain holes. Originally the hole is only in the thin outer muffler shell. The stub end of the head pipe is in there too, so I went through it as well. I clean them out a few times a year and blow in some WD40.

On start up today they drool out water for about 5-6 minutes. I ran the bikes for three times that long. After it cooled a bit I blew in some WD. They still look like new. The K3 has a lovely, stainless steel Hindle 4-1 pipe. It blows any moisture right out the back!

[Don R]

 I replaced the broken Tarozzi shift lever that broke when I dumped the 750K1 Rat Race over in the shop, it actually snapped when I picked it up. Fortunately, that was the only damage, and I could buy a new pedal. I finally understand how the Tarozzi adjustment holes line up with the locating pin and how messed up the PO had it when I got it, I used a machinist file to remove the burrs he left behind.

[papi_sosaa]

Entered my bike into the Toronto International Motorcycle Supershow.

[BenelliSEI]

Entered my bike into the Toronto International Motorcycle Supershow.

How did it go? I used to take bikes down but got stuck in a big snow storm a few years ago (on the highway with a trailer full of bikes). Never again.

[MauiK3]

That is an interesting bike!! Looks like the crank is in line with the frame and a 90 degree change to the drive sprocket?

[BenelliSEI]

Steve….. my very old Cleveland (SOLD). Two stroke, multi-plate clutch, with a two speed gearbox. The engine dropped out of the frame in minutes and could be dismantled almost as quickly. All made in Cleveland, even their own chains. VERY clever design, check it out here:

https://www.olsens.no/motorcykle/cleveland1.htm

The bike at the back of the photo was built by another CVMG member. It’s really an old bicycle fitted with a two-stroke washing machine engine and a lot of other old scrap. It called it a “Maytag” and had many of us convinced it was a real brand!

[pickleknuckles]

VERY clever design, check it out here:

https://www.olsens.no/motorcykle/cleveland1.htm

That's pretty cool.
That Maytag is great too. Got any other pics of it?

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[BenelliSEI]

VERY clever design, check it out here:

https://www.olsens.no/motorcykle/cleveland1.htm

That's pretty cool.
That Maytag is great too. Got any other pics of it?

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No but I found a UTube video. Search “the Maytag Flyer”. Insanely clever!

[papi_sosaa]

Entered my bike into the Toronto International Motorcycle Supershow.

How did it go? I used to take bikes down but got stuck in a big snow storm a few years ago (on the highway with a trailer full of bikes). Never again.

I came last in my class but because there were under 10 bikes, I still got a plaque and some money haha. First time I've ever done something like this so I'll still take it as a win.

Asked the judge for some advice after the show and he said my bike was clearly budget compared to the others but probably looked the most like a cafe racer.

The cafe class is small so if I wanted a chance of winning something, I had to go up against the professional builders. My bike was the only "independent" bike in the class and I suppose it's hard to compete against a pro shop that has the resources and can spend $100k+ on their show bikes.

[pickleknuckles]

VERY clever design, check it out here:

https://www.olsens.no/motorcykle/cleveland1.htm

That's pretty cool.
That Maytag is great too. Got any other pics of it?

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No but I found a UTube video. Search “the Maytag Flyer”. Insanely clever!

Wow!! That was a huge transformation!

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[BenelliSEI]

VERY clever design, check it out here:

https://www.olsens.no/motorcykle/cleveland1.htm

That's pretty cool.
That Maytag is great too. Got any other pics of it?

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No but I found a UTube video. Search “the Maytag Flyer”. Insanely clever!

Wow!! That was a huge transformation!

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Congrats on the show. The guy that built the “Maytag” is a brilliant fabricator!

[BenelliSEI]

Worked on the 1973 cb750K3. It’s developed a slight clutch judder when taking off from rest. My wife usually/occasionally rides this bike, so needs to be smooth. Didn’t find anything too nasty but the clutch springs were oddly long (+35mm free length) and a narrower wire size than others I have. On the left, first photo.

 Installed new fibre plates, very clean steel discs and replaced the springs. We’ll see if it changes in Spring! My shop is surrounded by 3’ of snow today…..

[PeWe]

Sure that discs were not warped?

Barnett CB750 clutch springs are 37mm long.
My K2 has them. Stock clutch model with cheap fibers from Cruzinimage.

My K6 had the golden Barnett springs before with its  K6 clutch. (No double metal disc)
Added 2 mm thick washers under them.
Later replaced the clutch, later K7/F2 with double metal disc. No washers. EBC fibers as before.

Had to install the harder black springs for CB500 and smaller bikes to handle the bigger torque

I have had bad working clutch when the adjuster screw for clutch lever inside the chrome cover was released (backed off) too much.
The manual say tighten screw until it stops, release 1/4-1/2 turn and lock with the nut.
When closer to 1/2 turn or slightly more clutch could rattle at idle and  take offs.

I did 1/4 turn out. A gentle ride for at least 1/2 hour until engine was warm. Back home and verified that the lever inside chrome cover had play when clutch wire was released.

Double checked again the day after on a cold engine.
I had thoughts about clutch fibers soaked in new oil before assembly could add extra clearance when engine has been warmed up. That affected the adjuster screw setting..

Oil is no longer that thick in clutch package after a ride.

If my K6 start to slip due to wrong adjustment, the fibers and glass beaded  metal discs will wear prematurely

Here my Barnett springs, 37mm long.

Almost forgot.
The Hindle 4-2-1 looks good on the bike!   And vice versa!

I like the Hindle sound. When riding gently, gentle sound. Will not wake up the lawmen 's interest.
When using the throttle, pipe will respond with a nice tone.

My K2's Yamiya no number 4-4 are louder when cruising at around 80-100kmh than my K6 970cc with a Hindle.

Niw tou have a good reason for a ride! Your wife too.

I have been worried about what to adjust next giving me a reason for a 200km ride when something finally has been tuned in during and after numerous rides.

So far, new things happens or I start no notice something in need of improvement.
Carbs, charging, handling, new lights/bulbs or just wear the tires to see how long they will last! More I ride faster I will know!!

Next year fuel additives to make the engines shiny clean inside the spark plugs! Redline Si-1 has the stuff doing it.  I'll see how .....

[BenelliSEI]

Per…. They were all perfectly flat. I changed them all for a cleaner, better set and used new fibre discs too. Stock springs have min height of just over 30mm so I went with a set I had at 32mm.

[ChromeDreams]

haven't posted on here in forever! no work done, but did take custody of this wicked '71 CB500 today.

It's got period Borrani's and original paint Tracy body work (a 2 piece kit called the "California Cafe"). It's all there, but low comp and smoking so we'll open it up. It's got a set of 750 carbs on it, have a homemade breadbox air filter along with a few odds and ends. The fairing is a neat piece but doesn't match the paint. It has some (homemade?) air foil/fins added to the fork lowers - never seen those before

This bike was involved in central Texas road racing in the 70s, I don't have a ton of history on it but curious if there's anything interesting inside. Will be a while before I get to this one but stoked on it for sure.

[grcamna2]

haven't posted on here in forever! no work done, but did take custody of this wicked '71 CB500 today.

It's got period Borrani's and original paint Tracy body work (a 2 piece kit called the "California Cafe"). It's all there, but low comp and smoking so we'll open it up. It's got a set of 750 carbs on it, have a homemade breadbox air filter along with a few odds and ends. The fairing is a neat piece but doesn't match the paint. It has some (homemade?) air foil/fins added to the fork lowers - never seen those before

This bike was involved in central Texas road racing in the 70s, I don't have a ton of history on it but curious if there's anything interesting inside. Will be a while before I get to this one but stoked on it for sure.

Yeah !    Nice Bike. 

[newday777]

haven't posted on here in forever! no work done, but did take custody of this wicked '71 CB500 today.

It's got period Borrani's and original paint Tracy body work (a 2 piece kit called the "California Cafe"). It's all there, but low comp and smoking so we'll open it up. It's got a set of 750 carbs on it, have a homemade breadbox air filter along with a few odds and ends. The fairing is a neat piece but doesn't match the paint. It has some (homemade?) air foil/fins added to the fork lowers - never seen those before

This bike was involved in central Texas road racing in the 70s, I don't have a ton of history on it but curious if there's anything interesting inside. Will be a while before I get to this one but stoked on it for sure.

Very cool find. Congratulations! And welcome back aboard.

[BenelliSEI]

Very neat find! I’d have a close look at that rear brake lever angle (on the brake hub). It’s can’t be doing much mounted that way.

[MauiK3]

The rims are very nice
+1 on rear brake, it can't be working correctly

[grcamna2]

Very neat find! I’d have a close look at that rear brake lever angle (on the brake hub). It’s can’t be doing much mounted that way.

Shoes worn-out?

[ChromeDreams]

I suspect the shoes are way worn - yet it somehow stops, but it needs sorting from head to tail - front brakes/fork seals etc. this bike has been off the road since 1983. wish I could find more info on these race wins, river city road race happened in Austin - I'm unsure of the course specifics but it happened around Town Lake on the south side of downtown. Here's the Tracy catalog page I found online with matching body kit - on a 750 though. the 500/550 version came with side covers and brackets

[Stev-o]

... but did take custody of this wicked '71 CB500 today.

Very Jealous!  Where'd ya find that??

Do you still have your 550, I sold you a set of pipes?

[MauiK3]

Very interesting!

[ChromeDreams]

... but did take custody of this wicked '71 CB500 today.

Very Jealous!  Where'd ya find that??

Do you still have your 550, I sold you a set of pipes?

Hi Stev-o! found this bike in New Braunfels, I fired up Craigslist one afternoon and there it was - the listing was already 12 days old by the time I saw it. I think it would have disappeared much quicker had it been listed on Marketplace instead, but glad it stuck around so I had a chance at it.

I ended up selling that other 550 back in 2021 (wow time flies). it looked sharp with your pipes, but I had to make some space - that was a fun project! Bike was left for dead in someone's backyard, I picked it up with title for free - also was a CL score. here's how it ended up if I never shared it