Author Topic: FREE BOOTER's CB750K5. More crap to work on...almost there (yeah right) (Read 93405 times)

Free Booter · « **Reply #50 on:** January 20, 2011, 06:03:54 PM »

Quote from: TipperT on January 19, 2011, 09:43:26 PM

I am sure it would only be if he did not disable the oiler. Yanno, the oil seeping through the holes and cleaning it more often. I have seen them with much larger holes and not even there.

I have to say I'm curious about this "mystery oil" that seeps through the holes of sprocket covers as they are not actually in anyway attached to any "wet" part of the engine or in any way designed to hold back liquids. Their only sole purpose is to "cover the sprocket" hence the name. Other than dirt and "goo", which shouldn't be any issue as I will not be tearing around old salvage yards and off road courses; what precisely will incur the wrath of this oily enigma?

Free Booter · « **Reply #51 on:** January 20, 2011, 06:16:49 PM »

Seat's Done! Its EXACTLY what I was going for, Didn't want to do a cafe or a bobber (maybe next=time) ...just wanted something nostalgic looking, but original and unique that will be comfortable riding. Think Vintage/Custom.

Added Bonus: I get to keep the functionality of the stock hinges and lock because its on the stock seat pan.

Here its is:

Stev-o · « **Reply #52 on:** January 20, 2011, 06:25:50 PM »

Looks like high quality workmanship. As long as you like, is all that matters!

Free Booter · « **Reply #53 on:** January 20, 2011, 06:49:48 PM »

My ass can't wait. lol

Got the Parts back from powder coat today too.

The Frame and rims will have to wait as a large wad of dough went towards much needed parts from Cycle X...
Fork tubes, seals, progressive springs, handlebars, gaskets etc...and there's still stuff I missed (forgot to get).

anyway...to the Black Bits!

Yes...I had the engine mounts painted RED not PINK...I have a crappy camera phone! They are definitely red.

brandEn · « **Reply #54 on:** January 20, 2011, 06:52:31 PM »

Looks good! If it makes ya feel better the pink is more of a salmon color.....haha

Stev-o · « **Reply #55 on:** January 20, 2011, 07:00:44 PM »

Quote from: BWJ on January 20, 2011, 06:52:31 PM

Looks good! If it makes ya feel better the pink is more of a salmon color.....haha

Or fushia!

Free Booter · « **Reply #56 on:** January 20, 2011, 07:05:46 PM »

ugh...its sooo red. I need to borrow a camera. You'll SEE!! Someday it will all be put together and you'll ALL SEE RED! Muwhahahahahahh!

Really? · « **Reply #57 on:** January 20, 2011, 07:15:55 PM »

Quote from: Free Booter on January 20, 2011, 06:03:54 PM

Quote from: TipperT on January 19, 2011, 09:43:26 PM
I am sure it would only be if he did not disable the oiler. Yanno, the oil seeping through the holes and cleaning it more often. I have seen them with much larger holes and not even there.

I have to say I'm curious about this "mystery oil" that seeps through the holes of sprocket covers as they are not actually in anyway attached to any "wet" part of the engine or in any way designed to hold back liquids. Their only sole purpose is to "cover the sprocket" hence the name. Other than dirt and "goo", which shouldn't be any issue as I will not be tearing around old salvage yards and off road courses; what precisely will incur the wrath of this oily enigma?

In the center of that sprocket is the oiler for the chain. Prolly how a lot of that gunk got in there that you cleaned out.

In case you think I am crazy, attached is a part of the manual.

Free Booter · « **Reply #58 on:** January 20, 2011, 08:21:46 PM »

In the center of that sprocket is the oiler for the chain. Prolly how a lot of that gunk got in there that you cleaned out.

In case you think I am crazy, attached is a part of the manual.

hmmm...Cool Beans.

Free Booter · « **Reply #59 on:** January 20, 2011, 08:25:33 PM »

Quote from: TipperT on January 19, 2011, 09:43:26 PM

I am sure it would only be if he did not disable the oiler. Yanno, the oil seeping through the holes and cleaning it more often. I have seen them with much larger holes and not even there.

Wait...so you can disable it? Is that something you would WANT to do though? Doesn't it serve an express purpose? Or do you just trust your gut to know when it needs oil?

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #60 on:** January 20, 2011, 08:33:45 PM »

I saw a thread where someone put a little piece of rubber in there and it was enough. Then I think you oil your chain every 500 or 1000 miles. Not sure exactly but the thread is out there somewhere.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #61 on:** January 21, 2011, 02:59:21 AM »

Disable the chain oiler...
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=10817.msg101695#msg101695
if you're gonna run a modern o-ring etc. type chain you won't need it, it really over oil's the chain and makes a big mess. If you're gonna run an old school non-o-ring chain I would consider using it.

HedNut · « **Reply #62 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:33:02 AM »

Badass Build! Just found it! COOOL

Really? · « **Reply #63 on:** January 21, 2011, 05:47:18 AM »

yea, what everyone else said....uh...the oil thing.

Free Booter · « **Reply #64 on:** January 23, 2011, 12:09:53 AM »

Well, its official. I will be plugging up that "OIL THING". Thanks all for the info and support as always!

Now... I am no where near done. i just wanted to mock up the covers to see what they'd look like w/ the new bolts and the Sprocket cover. It was also to see how I liked the color I chose for the sprocket cover w/ the Black..since I'll be painting the whole engine that way. Overall...I have to say I'm quite please thus far. Once again, I apologize for the quality of the pics. Phone camera, bad lighting and to much caffeine:

This one wasn't too bad.

Stev-o · « **Reply #65 on:** January 23, 2011, 07:58:38 AM »

Looks great!

Free Booter · « **Reply #66 on:** January 25, 2011, 08:04:40 AM »

Well...Cleaning of the engine is making some progress...

Zaipai · « **Reply #67 on:** January 25, 2011, 04:56:18 PM »

Looking really good.. Hey any progress is good progress!

.: Scott :.

Free Booter · « **Reply #68 on:** January 28, 2011, 08:46:31 PM »

Here's the Black w/ the Cast Iron Engine Paint:

Yep...got the shocks and the Drag bars too...More to come!

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #69 on:** January 28, 2011, 09:48:02 PM »

I can already tell this is going to be sharp when its done. Looks great. Whats the type of paint? I guess I missed that.

Free Booter · « **Reply #70 on:** January 30, 2011, 10:15:54 PM »

Thanks...Its Duplicolor CAST IRON Engine Paint. I used their Engine Primer as well. I got the color idea from The Architect.

Free Booter · « **Reply #71 on:** January 31, 2011, 11:21:53 PM »

This is the guy that did my seat:

http://www.natescustomsewing.com/

If you go to: http://www.vinyl-lux.com/ (his new site) you can see my actual seat on the main page!

I also posted this info in the sellers area.

Free Booter · « **Reply #72 on:** February 01, 2011, 08:37:59 PM »

Got the Anti-Seize and applied it w/ my girlfriend's old makeup brush..worked like a charm:

Put the shocks together w/ the new seals, Dust-boots and progressive springs from Cycle-X...Just need the right oil.

Finished the last coat of engine paint:

Here's a couple of shots from when I cracked the top open to discover...OH MY GOD!!!
Just kidding..it was actually in pretty good shape (so far) I'll no more the further in I go as I replace all the gaskets.

Free Booter · « **Reply #73 on:** February 06, 2011, 04:54:30 PM »

Well, the darn seat's been stuck in Oklahoma since Wednesday due to the recent snow storms...Ugh..Snow storms in Texas!?! Who knew? So I've continued to apply my Anti-seize to all of my bolts and I figured it was time to start back on the gas tank. I went ahead and wet sanded it and added my pinstripes and I've begun the next round of clear coating.

Here's a pic!

tweakin · « **Reply #74 on:** February 06, 2011, 04:58:45 PM »

Looking good!

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