Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3162176 times)

72 yellow · « **Reply #20800 on:** December 13, 2015, 04:07:31 pm »

Moved the CB750 off the work stand and put the BSA back up. Ran out of time to put the tank back on and take it for a ride.

Powderman · « **Reply #20801 on:** December 13, 2015, 04:10:01 pm »

I paid for a set of fork legs for my Triumph to convert to Kimtabs and disc brakes.

krusty · « **Reply #20802 on:** December 13, 2015, 10:00:29 pm »

Decided to clean up the garage today and try and get a little more work space. I wheeled out the 76 750F1 and decided it was long overdue for a start up. I'd put it aside about 18mths ago due to weeping pucks and bought a frame kit that still I haven't got around to instaling.
It's been over 12 months since it was last started. Turned the fuel on (didn't put any fresh in), waited a moment for carbs to fill, which they did to overflowing, choke on, ignition on and all lights lit up then hit the starter. It fired right up and idled on the choke. Cool. Must do that frame kit soon so's I can take it for a run.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #20803 on:** December 14, 2015, 12:50:14 am »

Take it for a run anyway Krusty, it's only oil, it'll wash off!

I've got a similar problem with garage space, or the lack thereof. I really enjoyed only having my Harley and my little red trailer in my Storage unit here in Canberra for the last couple of months, and wished my own garage was so bare. As it is, I shoehorned the Sportster into my garage on Saturday, barely avoiding scraping the paint on the tank as I parked the FJ1200 beside it.

For the last couple of hours I've been thinking about renting a storage unit nearby, and shoving all of my excess bikes and projects and parts and machine tools and other bits and pieces, so I have enough room between the bikes that I don't have to risk damaging them just because I've got way too much crap.

A couple of hundred bucks per month isn't cheap, but neither is an OEM paint job, so what price peace of mind? Hmmnn, I might ride over to my local "Storage King" and see if I can't get a deal..........

maduncle · « **Reply #20804 on:** December 14, 2015, 03:18:58 am »

Quote from: Terry in Australia on December 14, 2015, 12:50:14 am

Take it for a run anyway Krusty, it's only oil, it'll wash off!

I've got a similar problem with garage space, or the lack thereof. I really enjoyed only having my Harley and my little red trailer in my Storage unit here in Canberra for the last couple of months, and wished my own garage was so bare. As it is, I shoehorned the Sportster into my garage on Saturday, barely avoiding scraping the paint on the tank as I parked the FJ1200 beside it.

For the last couple of hours I've been thinking about renting a storage unit nearby, and shoving all of my excess bikes and projects and parts and machine tools and other bits and pieces, so I have enough room between the bikes that I don't have to risk damaging them just because I've got way too much crap.

A couple of hundred bucks per month isn't cheap, but neither is an OEM paint job, so what price peace of mind? Hmmnn, I might ride over to my local "Storage King" and see if I can't get a deal..........

You and I both know exactly what will happen if you do that.

Your storage unit will be overflowing in six months and your temporary "clean" TARDIS will be full of bikes again in less than six months. We all accumulate to fill the space available - create more space and end up with more crap.

But that's a good thing.

maduncle · « **Reply #20805 on:** December 14, 2015, 03:22:32 am »

I raffled off a 1970 Kawasaki G4TR that I restored with the support of a few mates and raised over $6,000 for beyondblue the Australian charity that provides support to people dealing with depression and anxiety.

Next 2016 raffle project will either be a Z500 or a GS1000G (both on offer as free bikes) - the 1969 CL175 I already have is going to need a lot of work so that will be a 2017 or 2018 restoration and raffle project.

Fun way of working on all sorts of bikes and honing my skills whilst supporting local charities.

70CB750 · « **Reply #20806 on:** December 14, 2015, 04:51:53 am »

I extended my igniton key:

it is necessary for F top bracket combined with early K dashboard.

70CB750 · « **Reply #20807 on:** December 14, 2015, 04:58:09 am »

Quote from: dusterdude on December 13, 2015, 01:37:27 pm

Rode it

Me too, 100 miles on Saturday, it felt like I could ride forever with weather like this

firebane · « **Reply #20808 on:** December 14, 2015, 05:02:38 am »

Had a learning lesson with the bike. Yes there is a difference when it comes to foot pegs on these bikes and not they don't all fit the same way.

Davez134 · « **Reply #20809 on:** December 14, 2015, 12:48:59 pm »

(Hopefully) fixed a cam cover leak. Took off my chromed one and put this polished one on. Had most of it taken apart anyways while chasing an electrical problem. Love my frame kit! Haha

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edwardmorris · « **Reply #20810 on:** December 14, 2015, 11:02:11 pm »

One down, 4 to go

Hon3ybadger · « **Reply #20811 on:** December 15, 2015, 06:57:12 am »

I put on new headlight ears and got rid of that heavy stock bracket that holds the headlight and blinkers. Now the bike is all LED lit.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20812 on:** December 16, 2015, 06:50:01 pm »

Back at it!!

FINALLY

Installed the Kenosha Kid bronze swing arm bushings
Installed the freshly coated 77/78 750F swing arm
Installed the freshly coated 77/78 750F chain guard
Installed the rear brake arm
Installed the shocks
Installed the rear inner fender
Installed the rear fender and stash box
Installed the Corbin Gunfighter seat (test fit)
Fit the rear wheel. No install because I need to blast, paint and build the rear caliper assembly tomorrow.

Tomorrow's agenda:

Finish cleaning the rear grab rail and install
Install rear turn signals
Complete the rear caliper and install
Finish the rear wheel section
Work on wiring

scottly · « **Reply #20813 on:** December 16, 2015, 06:57:32 pm »

I don't care what Terry says; I think the Fs are the best looking of all the fours.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #20814 on:** December 16, 2015, 07:26:11 pm »

that is nice...lesters and gunfighter seat are not hurtin' nothin either...Superbike bars please

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20815 on:** December 16, 2015, 07:40:43 pm »

Mods are Phase 2

Bars, seat, Gixxer front end, etc. Wanna see if it functions first

Terry has always had bad taste. Just look at all the non-Hondas he has associated with

MoMo · « **Reply #20816 on:** December 16, 2015, 07:52:17 pm »

Starting to take form and looking real good Jerry

saha6818 · « **Reply #20817 on:** December 18, 2015, 10:25:45 am »

Last night I finally gave up sorting out a mysterious wiring issue that was preventing the tail and instrument lights from illuminating in ignition switch position #2. So I manually bridged two circuits, and it works fine now. I even added a little note to the improvised wire that explains that I'm a jackass cheater and then buttoned up all of the wiring.

So today I took the bike for a ride. It's got some (mostly minor) fuel starvation issue, so I need to do some Googling later today to learn how to properly position the fuel line and fuel filter. It could be a new petcock problem instead - the tank is questionable.

But the bike rides great! I dig the suspension, and my back appreciates it too. I hope this bike lives forever.

Ericcb750 · « **Reply #20818 on:** December 18, 2015, 11:27:14 am »

Took this bad boy that I picked up from Rice-O-Rama and wrapped it up in foam and put away for the winter while the build begins.... Can't risk messing this thing up , hard to find in this condition.....

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20819 on:** December 18, 2015, 01:37:40 pm »

Never as much as you intend.

Cleaned the seriously nasty grab rail for a couple hours.
Installed that and the 2 fenders.
Installed the rear turn signals.

jilespalcock · « **Reply #20820 on:** December 18, 2015, 01:45:49 pm »

wire brushed some rusty bits and winced at the thought that i'm going to have to sell the FireBlade to pay for the restoration of the CB500 four!

Davez134 · « **Reply #20821 on:** December 18, 2015, 08:33:50 pm »

Got my electrical problem fixed, replaced chrome valve cover with a polished one to stop leaks. Went on a good test ride today. So far all good.

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Gene · « **Reply #20822 on:** December 20, 2015, 04:07:20 pm »

Nothing. I wrote another list, though . . .

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #20823 on:** December 20, 2015, 08:45:31 pm »

Baked some Christmas cookies, errr.... calipers without fear of retribution by a crazed female

It's beginning to seriously look like a bike rather than the pile of spare parts it started out as

Today's progress:

Painted the caliper
Completed the wiring
Installed the headlight
Installed the rear brake hose to the master
Installed the Corbin Gunfighter
Installed the tank with new rubber
Discovered the iridium spark plugs I bought a while back are 14mm!! @#$%^&
Installed the mirrors
Installed the frame piece with Gordon's kit

Next list:

Spark plugs
Petcock and fuel line
Order new intake boots
Valve cover and related emission hoses
Fit seat side trim
Find a tail light mount
Build and install rear caliper
Install chain
Exhaust - Original, Delkevic or Motogp??
Carbs, gas, oil, battery

While I like the Corbin seat I'm afraid it will leave a little to be desired as far as fitment goes. This is the prototype that they made and which they donated to me.

Not bad for a pile of spare take off parts

mrbreeze · « **Reply #20824 on:** December 20, 2015, 09:28:02 pm »

Lookin' good Jerry. Looks like you'll have it ready to ride before the weather there will allow it though! Gonna be chompin' at the bit for spring.

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