Author Topic: The Lost Socket Garage (Read 55031 times)

Scott S · « **Reply #150 on:** December 24, 2017, 05:07:38 AM »

And I've mad some progress on the CT70.

Got this far yesterday.
Need to fab up a bracket for the lower rear fender bolts. I need to kick it up so that it doesn't interfere with the tire, now that I have the +2 swing arm.
There's still plenty left to do, but at least I got something done before the overtime kicks in. It'll be 2018 before I get to do anything else meaningful.

Scott S · « **Reply #151 on:** December 24, 2017, 05:13:13 AM »

And, I hauled home another 550, but this one has two cams.
1980 GS550. Needs a bit of everything, but I've started with worse. And for $100, I couldn't say no.

b52bombardier1 · « **Reply #152 on:** December 24, 2017, 06:24:10 AM »

Your choice of CT70 paint color reminds me of the old Mopar "Statutory Grape" paint code. Gotta' love those marketing folks and their naming of things back then.

Rick

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MoMo · « **Reply #153 on:** December 24, 2017, 09:11:53 AM »

That 70 looks awesome Scott

. Keep up the good work...Larry

BobR · « **Reply #154 on:** December 24, 2017, 10:07:39 AM »

Wow a Trail 70 was the first real bike I rode- right into a bush too, lol! Is it really going to be a 140 when your done?! Bob

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #155 on:** December 24, 2017, 11:01:46 AM »

Wow. Some impressive progress on the CT!

Scott S · « **Reply #156 on:** December 24, 2017, 03:01:18 PM »

Thanks, all. And Bob, .... Yes, it will have a Piranha 140cc engine.

Scott S · « **Reply #157 on:** January 11, 2018, 01:48:03 PM »

Had to do a little clearancing on the frame and the engine, but we were able to get the motor in the frame today...

Little bit of interference with the brake pedal and foot pegs. Might try bending the pedal out and up just a bit. And I also need to figure out how to make the brake rod work with the +2 swing arm.
We also fabbed up some brackets to mount the rear fender. If you use the stock holes with the +2 arm, the wheel could touch. Had to paint those and pick up some hardware. Hope to wrap that up next week.

Scott S · « **Reply #158 on:** January 27, 2018, 02:39:40 PM »

Got the carbs and engine pulled on the GS550. That was a little bit of a chore, with the old, hard rubber around the carbs. Had a few stubborn screws and it was obvious someone has been in there before me.
The wiring harness is definitely fubar, but I have another. The frame is dirty and the engine is FILTHY. Very oily and messy. I've already dropped off the carbs with Rick at Oldskool Carbs.
Time to get this thing cleaned up so I can get started.

Scott S · « **Reply #159 on:** January 28, 2018, 09:30:03 AM »

When your hands look like this just from removing the wiring harness, you know it's bad.

Scott S · « **Reply #160 on:** January 28, 2018, 09:31:04 AM »

This is just one of about fifteen reasons I could find that the P.O. claimed to be having electrical problems. In their defense, they had added about half a dozen extra ground wires, some made with what seems to be house wiring or a coat hanger!

Scott S · « **Reply #161 on:** January 28, 2018, 09:32:20 AM »

This is the rear of the cylinders AFTER an initial cleaning. The front side is worse.

Scott S · « **Reply #162 on:** January 28, 2018, 09:34:26 AM »

The front sprocket is waving and saying "Hi!".

What are some reasons for all the goo back here? I've seen shift shaft seals cause this. Can that seal be changed on the GS550 without splitting the case?

I plan on doing a MUCH deeper cleaning, but it's supposed to rain for the next few days.

Scott S · « **Reply #163 on:** January 28, 2018, 09:40:03 AM »

I've also been able (I think...) to get the S90 carb to stop overflowing. Took a few adjustments of the float, but it seems to be running great now.

I've also been working on the CT70. I ordered a Mikuni VM26 carb and now my throttle and cable don't work.
Also trying to get a luggage rack that fits with the kicked up rear fender and tail light. The Trail Buddy version looks like it will work with the fabrication of one small bracket.

Fezzler · « **Reply #164 on:** January 28, 2018, 10:15:56 AM »

My goodness, the CT70 before and after pics will be remarkable.

minimo · « **Reply #165 on:** January 28, 2018, 10:26:56 AM »

What a beautiful build. This really should have been Prince’s ride in Purple Rain! Love it.

That goo around the front chain sprocket might be a bad gear shifter seal or maybe too much chain oil at some point. Clean up the area real good - liberal applications of Simple Green left to soak work real well on dirt and grime. After you get a spot free shine, I’d dust that entire area with baby powder to see what seeps through after you get it running.

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Scott S · « **Reply #166 on:** January 28, 2018, 10:40:54 AM »

There's lots more cleaning in store for the frame and the engine. Just waiting for the rain to stop.
I was researching a 550/650 hybrid for the GS, but it's pretty involved. This one will most likely just be a stock rebuild, but I HAVE learned about a GSXR 750 engine swap.... hmmm.....

madmtnmotors · « **Reply #167 on:** February 03, 2018, 05:56:14 PM »

That's a beautiful build on the Honda Trail, sure would make a nice pit bike!

On a side note, I found that socket you lost. It fell behind the radiator of the GL1200 I'm working on...

MoMo · « **Reply #168 on:** February 03, 2018, 06:38:20 PM »

You gonna send it out to him ? Looks usable to me

Scott S · « **Reply #169 on:** February 12, 2018, 01:37:46 PM »

I dropped an 8mm wrench and it fell down into the INSIDE of the swing arm of the VF500. I thought I was going to have to take the swing arm off to get it out. It was sticking out just enough to cause bad things to happen if I left it in there. Luckily, a buddy of mine was able to fish it out with two long magnets. I had been trying for the better part of an hour! Never forget that day.

Scott S · « **Reply #170 on:** February 12, 2018, 01:40:38 PM »

Got the engine pulled from the Katana. I also stripped the frame bare and only kept the front and rear suspension/brakes, swing arm and the wiring harness. Plus a few odd and ends.

Scott S · « **Reply #171 on:** February 12, 2018, 01:43:05 PM »

The front calipers were usable with a rebuild. The rear...well...
Someone had worn through the friction material, through the metal backing plate and had started MELTING the piston!
Luckily, there's a new Galfer rear rotor that came with the bike. I also ordered some new EBC pads all the way around.
I looked at rebuild kits for the calipers but, honestly, I could get good, used calipers for way less than a rebuild kit. All of that is here now.

Scott S · « **Reply #172 on:** February 12, 2018, 01:44:52 PM »

Someone had painted the lips of the wheels black. Whatever they used wouldn't come off with lacquer thinner. No problem...Klean Strip took it right off!
I'll clean and polish the lips and paint the centers.

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Scott S · « **Reply #173 on:** February 12, 2018, 01:46:01 PM »

Picked these up, too. I guess I made a decision on dual shocks vs. mono shock!

Scott S · « **Reply #174 on:** February 17, 2018, 03:17:24 PM »

Made big progress on the CT70 today. I want to dress up some wiring, purely for aesthetics, and I need a fitting for my breather filter/hose. But I heard it run today!
I ordered some pilot jets and I need to tune it a bit. I think it's rich as it bogs badly under throttle. But I'm 99% there now!

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Author Topic: The Lost Socket Garage (Read 55031 times)