Author Topic: what did your bike do to you today? (Read 3436 times)

paulages · « **on:** December 16, 2009, 08:53:59 PM »

mine (BSA) leaked oil all over my lift while i tried to find a solution to it's oil pump problem. the honda glared at me from the corner.

moham · « **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2009, 11:31:18 AM »

After a couple weeks of sitting quietly, dryly in the shop, the Cherry Picker piddled gas All over the floor from one of the "custom" fuel supply hoses. Turned petcock to off, threw down a shop towel an turned off the lights.

It's pissed I didn't shoot of it before the snow...

myhondas · « **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2009, 01:03:16 PM »

all of my bikes did the same thing to me today as they do every day.....cost me money and give me the satisfaction that they are mine to enjoy.

paulages · « **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2009, 01:33:38 PM »

Quote from: Don R on December 17, 2009, 01:05:40 PM

75F0 -Replaced the headlight that fell off the fender when the wiring came unplugged. Replaced the start/headlight button, the new switch had a purple engine kill button so I moved the old red button to the new top half, the new bottom has a notch for the wires to go outside the handlebars so I moved the new switch to the old bottom half. I had to file the button hole a little to get smooth operation. Removed the temporary wiring and switch. Reinstalled the factory wiring and tested. Changed the tach cable seal and cleaned the front of the engine where the seal had leaked. I'm ready to put it away now and make room to work on the K0.

Don, I think you're confusing this with the "what did you do to your bike today" thread.

Really? · « **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:28:59 PM »

They frowned at me.

Queeg · « **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:36:02 PM »

Well it ran itself out of oil.(On the floor) ran itself out of fuel. (Also on the floor)
Made me think of chamging my g/f's bikes name, and giving it to mine!
Gave me a headache when I opened the shop to smell gasoline when I arrived now I guess ill do the oil change and drink a beer.

Don R · « **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2009, 02:43:58 PM »

(Revised) It threw it's headlight on the floor and released the wires allowing the bulb to land on the terminals. At least it didn't dent the chrome.

Gordon · « **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:21:32 PM »

Okay, repeat after me:

"Turn off ignition, then turn off petcock."
"Turn off ignition, then turn off petcock."

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:31:56 PM »

You know, i have owned a pile of 750's mainly in the early 80's and never once did i have to turn the petcock off and never had a problem with the carbs leaking because of it....

Mick

Gordon · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2009, 05:38:11 PM »

Quote from: retro rocket on December 17, 2009, 05:31:56 PM

You know, i have owned a pile of 750's mainly in the early 80's and never once did i have to turn the petcock off and never had a problem with the carbs leaking because of it....

Mick

I'm sure they were much less likely to leak in the early 80's when they were only ten years old or younger, too.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2009, 06:50:11 PM »

That was what i was thinking...

Mick

Queeg · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2009, 12:56:12 AM »

Well died getting off the freeway tonight! Swapped it over to reserve and it still runs again! Now I'm watching people fornicating in my parking spot at my shop! I guess this wasn't a bad ting hahahahahahahahah
Ohh there's video too
!

MötleyRöx · « **Reply #12 on:** December 21, 2009, 03:35:55 PM »

"what did your bike do to you today?"

Again, kind of a personal question isn't it?!

Queeg · « **Reply #13 on:** December 21, 2009, 04:57:41 PM »

its keeping me company while i fight off this sinus infection and its great to cuddly with on my futon at the shop!

wardenerd · « **Reply #14 on:** December 22, 2009, 02:31:50 AM »

Elke always looks at me with that come hither look.

Really? · « **Reply #15 on:** December 22, 2009, 07:40:58 AM »

They frowned at me again.

Queeg · « **Reply #16 on:** December 25, 2009, 12:05:57 AM »

It bent a valve on the way to bike night.m....m.

Please send donations to queegpal@gmail.com pay pal account! I need wheels to live... Omg. Or @ least to buy beer for the rest of the holidays so I don't go crazy

Queeg · « **Reply #17 on:** December 27, 2009, 06:17:44 PM »

what..... no one?
everyone like forget about thier bikes for the week?
ok fine i see im the only one with a evil bike. how about evil kittens then?

754 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 27, 2009, 07:19:12 PM »

Got me to town & back.. ran good..

even started easily today, a bit warmer. 25 degrees..!!

its doing what 754s are made to do...

bill440cars · « **Reply #19 on:** December 27, 2009, 07:23:16 PM »

Quote from: TipperT on December 17, 2009, 02:28:59 PM

They frowned at me.

Quote from: TipperT on December 22, 2009, 07:40:58 AM

They frowned at me again.

Man, sounds like you and the bikes need to get some counseling. $:-\$

paddy paul · « **Reply #20 on:** December 27, 2009, 07:25:58 PM »

all most caused me to get a divorce when it decided to wash it's engine cases in the dish washer, causing the whole house to reek of carb/brake/solvent and soap.. not a good smell for the sunday brunch

wardenerd · « **Reply #21 on:** December 28, 2009, 05:49:01 AM »

I am getting old. My last petcock adventure was self inflicted although I swear I heard Elke's throaty laughter. I had carbs peeing and I was hot until ...... I noticed instead of OFF I had turned it to RESERVE.
I have been doing this for awhile. I am a slow learner.

72 yellow · « **Reply #22 on:** December 28, 2009, 11:14:34 AM »

Quote from: paulages on December 16, 2009, 08:53:59 PM

mine (BSA) leaked oil all over my lift while i tried to find a solution to it's oil pump problem. the honda glared at me from the corner.

My 71 BSA Lightning peed oil on the floor (as usual), so the CB750 decided to do the same. Bikey see, bikey do. The old 66 305 Superhawk ignored them both.

Really? · « **Reply #23 on:** December 28, 2009, 11:52:44 AM »

Quote from: bill440cars on December 27, 2009, 07:23:16 PM

Quote from: TipperT on December 17, 2009, 02:28:59 PM
They frowned at me.

Quote from: TipperT on December 22, 2009, 07:40:58 AM
They frowned at me again.

Man, sounds like you and the bikes need to get some counseling. $:-\$

lol, have not seen them today. They might be getting pissy at me.

Don R · « **Reply #24 on:** December 28, 2009, 12:34:52 PM »

They patiently waited, they are content knowing they are returning to the condition they deserve.

george · « **Reply #25 on:** December 28, 2009, 05:34:36 PM »

For several days I have contemplated starting a build thread but I know it will be warm soon. So I decided to install new clubmans and headlight ears. It all went terrible wrong from the first wrench I touched, now my ignition switch spins around like it is brain dead, my fairing wont re-fit unless the light is pointed up like use less . I got really nice bars from Santa, knurled and sturdy but the ears suck, really want to clean up the front with small fairing mtd signals ................... Starting to whine Here are pics, also almost broke my back when I tipped her off the stand !
This is the Hell #$%*, I love her !

petercb750 · « **Reply #26 on:** December 28, 2009, 05:43:04 PM »

Today mine decided to let some fuel go from #3 float bowl gasket (I think). Was nearly home and could smell fuel, looked down to see a little pool of it sitting on the top of the crankcase, above the clutch cover behind the barrels. I turned the fuel off just in case and being only around the corner from home, got her in the garage and wiped it up. Cleaned off the bowl which was a bit damp.
I have drain tubes which were dry, so I am assuming it's not a stuck float, but rather a bit of fuel escaping around the gasket when cornering or whatever (or sitting on side stand).
Question - is a hot crank case (normal running temp) enough to ignite the fuel? $:-\$

george · « **Reply #27 on:** December 28, 2009, 05:46:38 PM »

Not unless you are in my garage

petercb750 · « **Reply #28 on:** December 28, 2009, 05:49:53 PM »

sounds like there's a story in that george........
So you reckon it won't ignite if it does it again before I can get a new gasket onto it?

Grnrngr · « **Reply #29 on:** December 28, 2009, 06:08:13 PM »

Teased me mercilessly. Finally got the side covers for my "new" 750A, so she's lookin all pretty (but doesn't wanna start), rolled her out into the evening sun for a photo shoot and ....camera batteries are dead. Dang. Back into the garage....and noticed the spare motor leaked oil from a cheesy JBweld repair......

george · « **Reply #30 on:** December 28, 2009, 06:10:16 PM »

Seriously !
Fuel will ignite when least expected ,( in my experience) and it has been so cold here in the shop I am very wary of the propane heater I have been using.
I do lots of carb rebuilds and if the gasket is streched or broken the bowl is going to leak. Please don't try to use gasket sealer because it usually ends up in the jets . see pics

dharris324 · « **Reply #31 on:** December 28, 2009, 06:24:27 PM »

Tried to figure out why #2 carb is not supplying gas to cylinder.

vanillagorilla · « **Reply #32 on:** January 01, 2010, 12:25:01 PM »

It caught me on fire!!! Stupid angle grinder...

Really? · « **Reply #33 on:** January 04, 2010, 07:22:01 AM »

They grinned a bit becuase I may move them to the othr side of the garage this weekend.

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