Author Topic: brandEn's K4 (Read 179281 times)

tweakin · « **Reply #75 on:** January 18, 2013, 11:52:30 AM »

Glad my new little project got you motivated to dive back into La flama blanca... You know I will be following. We need to knock down some IPA's and BS about the builds.

FunJimmy · « **Reply #76 on:** January 18, 2013, 06:02:36 PM »

Quote from: tweakin on January 18, 2013, 11:52:30 AM

Glad my new little project got you motivated to dive back into La flama blanca... You know I will be following. We need to knock down some IPA's and BS about the builds.

When?

brandEn · « **Reply #77 on:** January 18, 2013, 06:50:20 PM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on January 18, 2013, 06:02:36 PM

Quote from: tweakin on January 18, 2013, 11:52:30 AM
Glad my new little project got you motivated to dive back into La flama blanca... You know I will be following. We need to knock down some IPA's and BS about the builds.

When?

your late! Just got home from Tiges....haha

FunJimmy · « **Reply #78 on:** January 18, 2013, 09:01:14 PM »

Quote from: brandEn on January 18, 2013, 06:50:20 PM

your late! Just got home from Tiges....haha

Dam!
Hope they where good.

tweakin · « **Reply #79 on:** January 19, 2013, 07:13:53 AM »

Quote from: FunJimmy on January 18, 2013, 09:01:14 PM

Quote from: brandEn on January 18, 2013, 06:50:20 PM
your late! Just got home from Tiges....haha

Dam!
Hope they where good.

They are always good Jim, we even mentioned we wished you were there...

MikeKato · « **Reply #80 on:** January 19, 2013, 02:49:15 PM »

Quote from: Viktor.J on January 14, 2013, 02:39:09 AM

When talking about the Silver/Blue color scheme.... I found this one on the facebook "Honda CB 750 four" page and it's such a beauty ! A little nicer seat and that would be 10/10 in my book !

I know cameras can play tricks but I give up. How does the kickstart and oil tank show up on the left side of the bike in that pic? Smoked a bowl and stood on my head but it still didn't look right.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #81 on:** January 19, 2013, 02:56:41 PM »

Mirror image.....

brandEn · « **Reply #82 on:** January 19, 2013, 02:59:30 PM »

Yup, the Honda badge is backwards too.

754 · « **Reply #83 on:** January 19, 2013, 07:30:02 PM »

Where the hell is Jimmy ? ..hasnt been by the shop in a while...

brandEn · « **Reply #84 on:** January 31, 2013, 12:53:27 PM »

So today I spent a little time getting ready to close the cases. I got my APE HD main bearing studs installed. I also received the rest of my O-rings, new crank bearings, HD cam chain, and needle bearings. Got all of it installed and then snapped a few new pictures. The only thing I am waiting on now is the chain oiler plug from 754 and some new hardware from Bolt Depot. Once I get those it will just be a matter of finding the time.

flybox1 · « **Reply #85 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:22:05 PM »

Do you work nights or something? I had to sit on my @$$ for 8 hours at work while you got isht done on your bike.

nice work

brandEn · « **Reply #86 on:** January 31, 2013, 02:28:08 PM »

YUP. Four ten hour shifts. 9:15pm to 7:15am = HELL.

SF · « **Reply #87 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:34:41 PM »

that motor is coming along nicely. what does a rebuild like yours cost if you dont mind me asking because those parts sound like good quality. have you used the same parts in your last build?

so far i have APE main studs but thats it.

brandEn · « **Reply #88 on:** January 31, 2013, 05:46:49 PM »

Quote from: SF on January 31, 2013, 05:34:41 PM

that motor is coming along nicely. what does a rebuild like yours cost if you dont mind me asking because those parts sound like good quality. have you used the same parts in your last build?

so far i have APE main studs but thats it.

Hi SF,
rebuilding the motor is not cheap at all. I am using many of the same parts as my other build. Just in the lower end I will have over $500 in new parts

Crank bearings about $110
Roller bearings about $150
Primary Tensioner about $100
Primary Chains about $100
APE main studs $70
HD cam chain $40
misc o-rings and seals about $30 ish I think.

I hate spending money on this stuff but its all necessary for my build because it was high mileage and pretty worn. Many people just put new chains and tensioner in and call it good. The top end is where the big money gets spent just in machining costs alone.

SF · « **Reply #89 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:14:45 PM »

is there a shop/store that you do one stop shopping or do you look for spicific part mfg's? and order from them?

iron_worker · « **Reply #90 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:23:14 PM »

Sweet!

Once my parts get back from Wisconsin (CycleX) I'll be in the same boat! I'm pretty stoked to put it all together.

And you're definitely right about it not being cheap. Wowzer.

A question: Do you use anti-seize or some type of lubricant on any of the bolts before torquing? Do you put thread locker on anything? What about gaskets ... do you put them on dry or with some sealant?

IW

brandEn · « **Reply #91 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:25:24 PM »

Quote from: SF on January 31, 2013, 06:14:45 PM

is there a shop/store that you do one stop shopping or do you look for spicific part mfg's? and order from them?

Personally I haven't found one stop shopping. I use Genuine Honda parts when I can. For aftermarket or Hi-Po stuff I get everything from vendors I trust. Cycle-X, APE, Dynoman, Z1 Enterprises, Yamiya, just to name a few.

brandEn · « **Reply #92 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:31:49 PM »

Quote from: iron_worker on January 31, 2013, 06:23:14 PM

Sweet!

Once my parts get back from Wisconsin (CycleX) I'll be in the same boat! I'm pretty stoked to put it all together.

And you're definitely right about it not being cheap. Wowzer.

A question: Do you use anti-seize or some type of lubricant on any of the bolts before torquing? Do you put thread locker on anything? What about gaskets ... do you put them on dry or with some sealant?

IW

The Main studs I used some loctite per the directions. For the rest of the case bolts I will use a bit Three bond on the threads per the Hondaman book.

As for gaskets, I am no authority on the subject and its a debated topic with many different opinions. On my F3 high compression motor I have been chasing engine leaks since the rebuild and have found Cometic head, base, and cam cover gaskets coated with Gasgacinch to work for me the best. For the engine covers I used OEM gaskets with no sealant and so far so good.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #93 on:** January 31, 2013, 06:34:51 PM »

Dammit, now I'll have to start on my 'other' bike too!

What are you getting from Bolt Depot?

Which roller bearings are you replacing?

Boys, as far as BrandEn's list goes that's just a good starter. Dig deeper or go home

brandEn · « **Reply #94 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:08:32 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin on January 31, 2013, 06:34:51 PM

Dammit, now I'll have to start on my 'other' bike too!

What are you getting from Bolt Depot?

Which roller bearings are you replacing?

Boys, as far as BrandEn's list goes that's just a good starter. Dig deeper or go home

Yea that is a cheap bottom end rebuild!

From Bolt Depot I ordered new case hardware. The bolts I pulled from this engine are way to corroded. I didn't get Honda flange bolts cuz they want to much for em.

I replaced the two needle bearings in the clutch hub

tweakin · « **Reply #95 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:29:18 PM »

Looks good B.
@ flybox. He doesn't sleep, then goes and works on planes. Ha ha

SF · « **Reply #96 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:37:21 PM »

thanks for the info. much appreciated

brandEn · « **Reply #97 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:41:18 PM »

Quote from: tweakin on January 31, 2013, 07:29:18 PM

Looks good B.
@ flybox. He doesn't sleep, then goes and works on planes. Ha ha

Yup.

haha

brandEn · « **Reply #98 on:** January 31, 2013, 07:41:30 PM »

Quote from: SF on January 31, 2013, 07:37:21 PM

thanks for the info. much appreciated

you bet

brandEn · « **Reply #99 on:** February 01, 2013, 03:21:30 PM »

One more piece to the puzzle got installed today.

The 754 chain oiler plug.
THANKS FRANK! I took some pictures for you.

I thought about installing it with some Hi-Temp RTV on the threads but it was such a tight and perfect fit I don't think its really necessary. I just lubed the o-ring with engine oil.

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