Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3261166 times)

SandwichEnthusiast · « **Reply #1825 on:** April 18, 2010, 05:09:01 PM »

I put the cylinder on the pistons today.
The whole kaboodle was bored out to 1st oversize (+.25 mm).
While I can't remember what it was like before, I don't think I had to put that much effort to turn the engine before, if it hasn't been done right or if I botched the job somewhere I'll loose my mind.

MickeyX · « **Reply #1826 on:** April 18, 2010, 05:30:53 PM »

Quote from: Zaipai on April 18, 2010, 04:36:11 PM

Quote from: MickeyX on April 18, 2010, 04:22:07 PM
I cleaned up around it so I can get at it. Damn we have too much stuff in a small space. Stop buying #$%*, Kit!
Right, like its her fault...

.: Scott :.

We now have 5 gas tanks for two CL350's dude. An entire parts bike (that would be a good runner on it's own) for her CB650. It has to stop sometime, right?

Right???

Old75_ratafe · « **Reply #1827 on:** April 18, 2010, 06:36:02 PM »

NOPE! lol once you start collecting parts they just grow.

BTW anyone use the Dunlop 404's on their bike? I just bought a set I figured ehh dunlop good brand, looks good and the pirce was decent.

Little_Horse · « **Reply #1828 on:** April 18, 2010, 06:38:53 PM »

my dad has them on his 750 the d404 seem to stick well, I ride his bike pretty hard and have had no problems he has put about 6k miles on them and they still look newish.

OldSchool_IsCool · « **Reply #1829 on:** April 18, 2010, 06:42:45 PM »

I've got 404's on my "other" bike and am quite happy with them. I plan to put 404's on my 550 when my AWESOME Cheng Shin's wear out!

bucky katt · « **Reply #1830 on:** April 18, 2010, 06:44:12 PM »

i laid about 4 sq feet of glass mat and resin on the underside of my airtech seat hoping to strengthen the weak spots. cant afford a new seat right now............cant afford guitar strings right now for that matter

cb544 · « **Reply #1831 on:** April 18, 2010, 07:08:52 PM »

I found my glasses via headlight, the first time I saw the headlight on, ever.

dhall57 · « **Reply #1832 on:** April 19, 2010, 03:23:55 AM »

After 5 months of looking at the ugly seat the PO had put on my 750K6 I ordered a factory seat. Hope to have it this week , can't wait!!

Freaky1 · « **Reply #1833 on:** April 19, 2010, 04:15:34 AM »

Finished my paper for school and did some yard work then did about 10 miles. Tried some lower octane gas and I don't know what it was, the gas, the nice cool evening air, or just that she knew I needed to relax but I could tell she wanted to RUN! Damn I can't wait till school is out (3 more weeks), then some good runs, got the spots all picked out already.

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #1834 on:** April 19, 2010, 06:32:02 AM »

shot a coat of paint on the front fender. will probably wet set that and the left side cover after work..

flybox1 · « **Reply #1835 on:** April 19, 2010, 07:16:56 AM »

sunny and 70F yesterday.

ran around the neighborhood and got 'er hot. fresh *!L and *!L filter. new air filter. its time for a full tune, but my tappet o-rings wont be here for a few more days.

kslrr · « **Reply #1836 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:49:37 AM »

I rode it (Sportster Custom) to work (here in Las Vegas )this morning even though it has expired CA plates. My wife's car died Friday night while on her way from CA to NV. Now she has my Suburban back in CA and I have only my bike to get around. And now a co-worked tells me it's going to rain in a few days. Great.

bucky katt · « **Reply #1837 on:** April 19, 2010, 08:54:27 AM »

kicked it onto it's side, let some gas drain out then i lit it up and roasted marshmallows on the fire

actually, i tried the airtech seat after strengthening with lots of extra fiberglass. then the bastard cracked just past the edges of the repairs! i need a new, really cheap seat.

73nancy · « **Reply #1838 on:** April 19, 2010, 09:29:07 AM »

waiting for my swingarm to get back from hondaman.. ordered my sprockets and a new valve cover gasket. sanded my life away for a day and polished my top triple tree and my master cyl. getting rdy to put the forks back on and getting it rolling. i have 19days untill my school car show to get it down.

Skonnie Boy · « **Reply #1839 on:** April 19, 2010, 10:04:22 AM »

Quote from: xfactor on April 15, 2010, 09:36:33 PM

Quote from: Skonnie Boy on April 15, 2010, 12:57:54 PM
Hosted vintage bike night last night. Had about 25 bikes and riders from the Chicago-land area in our back alley, leading to an eventual visit by the boys in blue. But they were nice about it, just told us to keep it down and not stay too late. With the help of one "Big Bob" and many beers, the engine is out of my bike for what will be my first light rebuild. I am at once terrified and excited by this.

Hey im just a few miles from you! Are you part of chivinmoto? Maybe ill see ya riding around some time, when my bike works that is.

Croix

Yup, good guys, those ChiVinMoto types.

Prolly see you around for Mods-Rockers, I'm sure.

xfactor · « **Reply #1840 on:** April 19, 2010, 11:18:22 AM »

Quote from: Skonnie Boy on April 19, 2010, 10:04:22 AM

Quote from: xfactor on April 15, 2010, 09:36:33 PM
Quote from: Skonnie Boy on April 15, 2010, 12:57:54 PM
Hosted vintage bike night last night. Had about 25 bikes and riders from the Chicago-land area in our back alley, leading to an eventual visit by the boys in blue. But they were nice about it, just told us to keep it down and not stay too late. With the help of one "Big Bob" and many beers, the engine is out of my bike for what will be my first light rebuild. I am at once terrified and excited by this.

Hey im just a few miles from you! Are you part of chivinmoto? Maybe ill see ya riding around some time, when my bike works that is.

Croix

Yup, good guys, those ChiVinMoto types.

Prolly see you around for Mods-Rockers, I'm sure.

When my bike decides it wants to run, yes.

Freaky1 · « **Reply #1841 on:** April 19, 2010, 01:36:39 PM »

Quote from: bucky katt on April 19, 2010, 08:54:27 AM

kicked it onto it's side, let some gas drain out then i lit it up and roasted marshmallows on the fire actually, i tried the airtech seat after strengthening with lots of extra fiberglass. then the bastard cracked just past the edges of the repairs! i need a new, really cheap seat.

Go steal a street sign or something and pound the crap out of it.

IndyFour · « **Reply #1842 on:** April 19, 2010, 02:31:03 PM »

Oooooh.

So excited. My paint guy just e-mailed me to say my parts are ready to be picked up. He sent this pic as a teaser. I'm drooling!!!! Can't wait to get them on the bike!

75cb550 (kyle) · « **Reply #1843 on:** April 19, 2010, 02:34:14 PM »

Quote from: IndyFour on April 19, 2010, 02:31:03 PM

Oooooh. So excited. My paint guy just e-mailed me to say my parts are ready to be picked up. He sent this pic as a teaser. I'm drooling!!!! Can't wait to get them on the bike!

that's pretty...

fastbroshi · « **Reply #1844 on:** April 19, 2010, 02:53:48 PM »

I wonder what it looks like out in the sun...

IndyFour · « **Reply #1845 on:** April 19, 2010, 03:07:46 PM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on April 19, 2010, 02:53:48 PM

I wonder what it looks like out in the sun...

I'll find out tomorrow when I pick them up.

It's not the original Flake Sunrise Orange, but rather a House of Color candied tangerine color. It's fairly close to what it was originally. It's been faded to almost pink/orange since I got the bike.