Author Topic: CB750 K0 Restoration - Round #3 (Read 45414 times)

andy750 · « **Reply #175 on:** April 15, 2012, 01:01:45 pm »

Thanks for the fork info - looking forward to hearing your impressions about the hyperpro shocks.

What did Mike do on the head?

Simpson · « **Reply #176 on:** April 16, 2012, 07:12:49 am »

Quote from: andy750 on April 15, 2012, 01:01:45 pm

Thanks for the fork info - looking forward to hearing your impressions about the hyperpro shocks.

What did Mike do on the head?

New Kibblewhite valves, bushings, and springs. Bead blasted, ported, machined seats milled the face.

Simpson · « **Reply #177 on:** April 16, 2012, 09:11:10 pm »

After almost 4 months it's finally coming together!
I just hope I didn't forget some seal, gasket, or wrong assembly in general...

Sitting here wondering if it will run correctly or leak oil.

Simpson · « **Reply #178 on:** April 16, 2012, 09:12:18 pm »

More Pics!

fastbroshi · « **Reply #179 on:** April 16, 2012, 09:45:31 pm »

It's looking great! Coming together pretty quickly too.

Simpson · « **Reply #180 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:32:29 am »

Bike is about 99% together and done (maybe, pending a very odd oil leak).
Here are some of the wear items replaced.

Simpson · « **Reply #181 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:34:17 am »

Some shots of the bike together. Impressions and 3 year write up coming of every "upgrade" I've made over the years.

Simpson · « **Reply #182 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:35:32 am »

Some more

Simpson · « **Reply #183 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:36:29 am »

Some more...

Simpson · « **Reply #184 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:37:07 am »

and more...

markb · « **Reply #185 on:** April 30, 2012, 06:54:22 am »

Very nice. A guy needs to see that once and a while to keep him motivated on his own projects. Thanks.

Simpson · « **Reply #186 on:** April 30, 2012, 09:01:35 am »

Quote from: markb on April 30, 2012, 06:54:22 am

Very nice. A guy needs to see that once and a while to keep him motivated on his own projects. Thanks.

Actually, you are one of a handful guy that inspires me to do better on builds.

dhall57 · « **Reply #187 on:** April 30, 2012, 04:34:50 pm »

Awesome job Simpson!! What a beautiful bike. Maybe one day my KO will look that good.

fastbroshi · « **Reply #188 on:** April 30, 2012, 10:57:05 pm »

So how's it run?

Simpson · « **Reply #189 on:** May 01, 2012, 11:12:10 pm »

Quote from: fastbroshi on April 30, 2012, 10:57:05 pm

So how's it run?

So far it running great and getting better as it breaks in. Only thing is I've got a small oil leak coming from a place that shouldn't even get oil?
I'm stumped...

Simpson · « **Reply #190 on:** June 25, 2012, 09:44:48 am »

Bags off and may never be in service again. New bike should take care of the hauling.
Just trying to keep up with magpie.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #191 on:** June 25, 2012, 02:04:55 pm »

Impressive. Most impressive!

fastbroshi · « **Reply #192 on:** June 25, 2012, 02:18:46 pm »

Now a Goldwing is meant for haulin'. Damn things are intimidating as hell to me, they're huge! Not to mention all those darn buttons - good luck learning them. So did yours come with airbags?

Magpie · « **Reply #193 on:** June 26, 2012, 08:03:49 am »

You'll love the Goldwing! Lots of power, ultra smooth, comfortable and quiet, but give the throttle a twist and it goes! Cliff

Tews19 · « **Reply #194 on:** June 26, 2012, 10:30:11 am »

Awesome!

andy750 · « **Reply #195 on:** June 26, 2012, 03:22:12 pm »

Did you get the oil leak fixed? If so what was the cause?

Simpson · « **Reply #196 on:** June 28, 2012, 04:34:50 pm »

Quote from: andy750 on June 26, 2012, 03:22:12 pm

Did you get the oil leak fixed? If so what was the cause?

Oil still leaks, I believe it's the result of a incorrectly torqued bolts that go into the center holes of the head. Aka my fault. Planning to pull engine next winter to review. So tired of taking the engine out...

Simpson · « **Reply #197 on:** June 28, 2012, 04:36:45 pm »

Quote from: fastbroshi on June 25, 2012, 02:18:46 pm

Now a Goldwing is meant for haulin'. Damn things are intimidating as hell to me, they're huge! Not to mention all those darn buttons - good luck learning them. So did yours come with airbags?

I got the tier 2 package with navi system. No abs or airbag, was expensive enough.

Simpson · « **Reply #198 on:** June 28, 2012, 04:39:28 pm »

Quote from: Magpie on June 26, 2012, 08:03:49 am

You'll love the Goldwing! Lots of power, ultra smooth, comfortable and quiet, but give the throttle a twist and it goes! Cliff

Cliff, are you using in a 2up capacity? How many miles are you getting on a set of tires? Got any advice for trips, taking it to Acadia National Park in Maine next week. Couple thousand miles probably.

Magpie · « **Reply #199 on:** June 28, 2012, 07:18:12 pm »

Hi! 2 up all the time, can't leave home without her.

I just put on a set of Bridgestones after about 9000 miles. There was some life left in the Dunlops but I was going on a trip and wanted fresh tires. A good place for tires is HDL, http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=6688&str=4 , good prices and free shipping I believe. I like the bridgestones over the Dunlops. You guys great deal on tires down there. The Bridgestone are close to $650 up here. Advice on trips? Fresh oil? I'm running Mobil 1 full synthetic
http://www.mobiloil.com/usa-english/motoroil/oils/motorcycle_oils.aspx/ The transmission seems to like it and the bike runns quieter. You may think you're hearing valve clatter but it's the injectors. The new Wings run lighter weight oil than my 2007 I think. No other advice to offer except enjoy it. It's a great bike to travel on. I got a gel seat pad which makes the seat a bit more comfortable, a back rest to keep me from slouching, just ordered some bar risers to raise the bars about 1 1/2 inches.
Get used to the weight. 2 up it's heavy but having said that I've dragged my boot in corners and surprised myself how fast I was cruising at.
I've added some Baker wings but I think yours has more wind protection than mine. One thing to consider is a belly pan. I put one on and am surprised at the number of dings in it. The oil filter and coolant overflow tank are pretty exposed and the belly pan has saved a lot of people grief on the road.
I'll post more as I think of it but the bike is trouble free so far and a joy to ride. Cliff.

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