Author Topic: Chrome 836 Tracy Project! (Sold 04/15/2023). It was fun! (Read 169557 times)

upperlake04 · « **Reply #25 on:** February 13, 2007, 06:08:50 PM »

verry stylish man - congrats -

you must be pumped - too bad some of the rest of us can't be around to raise a few and admire it in person with you

mrbreeze · « **Reply #26 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:42:44 PM »

Very nice Seaweb!! I'll bet you're just itchin to start tearing into it. Mucho nice parts to start with and if you get bored with it or run out of cash to put into it....you still have the 78 to ride. Man!!!!!.....what could be better?

clarkjh · « **Reply #27 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:46:43 PM »

Nice, I have got to get my act together and check out Barry's barn, says he has a running 350.
Keep us posted.

James

Pwfyrcat1 · « **Reply #28 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:52:19 PM »

think its coooollll

bill440cars · « **Reply #29 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:22:50 PM »

seaweb, nice buy there. That is some piece of history! Kinda curious, is the paint on the body piece as good as it looks?

Personally, I'm really liking that paint job.

I can hardly wait (and I'll bet you can't either) to see how this one's gonna turn out. After seeing the way you went after that CL350, I can only imagine the end result. Have fun (as I know you will) and I'll catch you later on, Bill

seaweb11 · « **Reply #30 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:40:26 PM »

Seems some of you know me quite well,......... I have goose bumps I'm so keen on at getting at this

The paint is acutaly quite good. "but not good enough" It will have to be stripped and re-done.
Chrome frame has a couple of issues at first glance, but until I tear it all apart and try and pollish it I won't know the extent I will have to go..

Still waiting on a set of 35mil headlight ears for the K8 to get it out of the shop so I can move the new one in.
Looks like I will start my 24x24 garage in a month or so, so I will have a bit more room to work on the bikes.

The spare engine I bought is siezed so I will start to tear it down in the next few days.

P.S. This has been keeping me busy the last few evenings

It's almost as much work as a real one, but no oil.

bill440cars · « **Reply #31 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:02:04 PM »

seaweb, Let's just say that there is no doubt that you will do a fantastically build on this one, with heavy attention to detail. We can hardly wait also.

Also. I'm diggin' that little project that's been keeping you occupied the last few evenings

Later on, Bill

DarkRider · « **Reply #32 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:32:46 PM »

add some low profile signal lights and clip ons and that thing would be even hotter then it is now

GNXFan · « **Reply #33 on:** February 14, 2007, 06:13:40 AM »

That bike is way cool ! I remember a salesman at my local Honda Dealership riding one of those back in the 70's complete with a phsycadelic paint job. Can anyone hear tell us more about the compnay that made those kits?

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #34 on:** February 14, 2007, 06:16:16 AM »

Quote from: seaweb11 on February 13, 2007, 08:40:26 PM

Now that is cool seaweb, what scale is it?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #35 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:07:03 AM »

1/3 scale here's the lik http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/Honda-750-Engine-Model-p-16761.html

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #36 on:** February 14, 2007, 07:38:28 PM »

But why didn't you post that pic in December

I've got to wait a whole 10 months now before the wife will let me have one

Oh well, they say patience is a virtue

Trouble is I never was that virtuous

seaweb11 · « **Reply #37 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:38:37 PM »

Got my hands dirty on it today. The 78 motor is up on a bench. PO told me it was seized so 1st off found neutral and the drive spun free

Next removed the points cover, put a wrench on the big bolt and could only get it to turn 1/8th turn in either direction. Removed Valve cover and all other side covers, wigled a few things and tried again.

I must have an angel on my shoulder because it rotated freely after a couple of back and forth movements.
I win, I win.

This motor had allen bolts installed, has been repainted at some point with some love and care and even came with all the finned covers including a very old school looking finned starter cover.

Perhaps someone has already been into this motor with some mods. What should I be looking for (id#s) on the cam to see if it is stock or a replacement? When I get a bit further in how can I tell/measure pistons etc. to see what I have here?

mrbreeze · « **Reply #38 on:** February 14, 2007, 11:44:16 PM »

Yup....take measurements and look for any stamped #'s you can find. Man.....I would kill to have what you just bought to play with!!!!!!!!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #39 on:** February 15, 2007, 09:38:50 AM »

The cams seem to be next to impossible to ID. Perhaps an after market cam would have different markings than Honda. I think Yoshimura used Honda blanks with similar markings. Measure the diameter on the valve heads. Measure the diameter of the pistons. Look for manufacturer ID on the sides of the pistons. Post pix. Also a pix of the cam chain. Report back. That'd be a good start.

Take it easy on the nut under the point cover! If you want to spin the engine for something other than timing use the nut on the other end that holds the rotor on.

bill440cars · « **Reply #40 on:** February 15, 2007, 09:47:48 AM »

seaweb, Buddy, it looks like you could very well have a "Treasure Chest" on your hands.

Enjoy and let us know what else you find. Looks and sounds like you've got one cool
project there.

Later on, Bill

DarkRider · « **Reply #41 on:** February 25, 2007, 12:45:35 PM »

any updates on the tracy?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #42 on:** February 25, 2007, 01:28:45 PM »

Not really, no room in the shop until I get a couple of parts to finish up the K8 winter work. I've been waiting 4 weeks for some new fork ears

I'm going to take the motor to a guy I know to get some help with the big bore kit etc. on Tuesday. Hope to get the frame in the shop next week.

Notice the cleaned out shelves ready for the new parts.

medic09 · « **Reply #43 on:** February 25, 2007, 04:32:22 PM »

We're all getting goosbumps just waiting to hear more of what's happening with your goosebump-causer.

seaweb11 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 01, 2007, 09:11:40 PM »

Well I finally got the winter upgrades finished on the K8 and got the new bird in to the shop.
1 hour later I had it stripped this far.

Chrome wasn't in as good a shape as I would have liked.

Magpie · « **Reply #45 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:40:08 PM »

Derek, sometimes it's 2 forward and 1 back. Good looking though! Have you talked to Joe lately about checking out your motors? I've e-mailed him today if I can run mine (all in pieces) up to him for some advice. I think I just want a good, strong stock motor. No reply yet but he's a busy guy.
Cheers,
Cliff.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #46 on:** March 01, 2007, 10:53:27 PM »

So what did you do to the 78 so quick to kick it out the door??? (can't say I blame you....I would want to get the new one in to start the transformation!!!)

seaweb11 · « **Reply #47 on:** March 01, 2007, 11:22:00 PM »

Thanks for asking.

New head light ears, new front signals, new oil pressure gauge, new tail light, new oil filter adapter and filter/

To answer your question about Joe. He is a no go. To busy for my way of doing things. I dropped off the motor at Freds down the road. He's digging into it for me. I just have to many construction projects going on around the house right now to do the motor work. New dbl garage/suite, spiral stair case and a deck are all in the works right now.

mrbreeze · « **Reply #48 on:** March 01, 2007, 11:34:31 PM »

Very nice! I got the new headlight ears but not the chrome shell or the fancy headlamp. I have small turn sigs but was going to mount them into the middle of the ears (drill holes). I like the way your's mount to the shell bolts. Also have other front end improvements going on. I gotta keep in touch with your fork brace deal with Terry. I want one too. Also waiting for my oil cooler (he said it was ready last weekend). I'll just be happy to be riding by May-June. Keep up the progress reports Seaweb....its all lookin good!!!

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #49 on:** March 02, 2007, 03:55:26 AM »

Sweet Bike

What's the tail light from, if you don't mind me asking?

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Author Topic: Chrome 836 Tracy Project! (Sold 04/15/2023). It was fun! (Read 169557 times)

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