Author Topic: What did you do to your bike today ? (Read 3209760 times)

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #7200 on:** August 10, 2011, 01:42:41 AM »

Routed the wire harness....................looks like a freakin mess inside of the headlight bucket.

This is gonna take a loooooooonnnnnnggggggg time to figure this out.

I really need a new right hand switch. PO did an ugly bang up job on this one.

mrjack55 · « **Reply #7201 on:** August 10, 2011, 04:16:08 AM »

Used the break lever as a blunt force object and gave myself a concussion.

I was kneeling down working on the clutch cable, went to stand up and *WHAM* right in the temple.

Looks like I'll be out of the garage for a couple of days.

Rgconner · « **Reply #7202 on:** August 10, 2011, 07:44:31 AM »

Quote from: Tews19 on August 09, 2011, 12:04:09 PM

Bleed the brakes on the 550F and in he process of tightening he valve was squirted in the eye with brake fluid... Horrible headache now.

Oh dear god... that must have sucked.

I am surprised that stuff did not just burn a hole right through the back of your head!

Bankerdanny · « **Reply #7203 on:** August 10, 2011, 07:46:28 AM »

Quote from: mrjack55 on August 10, 2011, 04:16:08 AM

Used the break lever as a blunt force object and gave myself a concussion.

I was kneeling down working on the clutch cable, went to stand up and *WHAM* right in the temple.

Looks like I'll be out of the garage for a couple of days.

Damn, I hate it when that happens.

KingCustomCycles.com · « **Reply #7204 on:** August 10, 2011, 07:50:54 AM »

Continued welding on the CB750A hardtail bobber project. Replaced the gasket on the stator cover of the 69.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #7205 on:** August 11, 2011, 04:08:42 AM »

Plugged in some more wires.

Kong · « **Reply #7206 on:** August 11, 2011, 05:15:15 AM »

Today ....

I gave the bike away.

I gave it and all my parts to my son. I told him if he wanted to finish building it he could have it.

bjatwood · « **Reply #7207 on:** August 11, 2011, 05:41:52 AM »

Last night (technically speaking) I pulled plugs and did one final air/fuel adjustment, should be purrfect now. 2 plugs were spot on and a couple were a little to white~tan for my liking. I knew things were close with 42.32 miles per gallon AVG I ahve been getting the last 200 miles. Then I gave the motor a "Gunk" bath and cleaned/detailed the bike up. Today, rode the shinning example to work at 70 MPH and 5K for 32 miles, and now am slaving away on the internet! Gonna be a good day!

Blitzburgh207 · « **Reply #7208 on:** August 11, 2011, 05:46:48 AM »

Quote from: Kong on August 11, 2011, 05:15:15 AM

Today ....

I gave the bike away.

I gave it and all my parts to my son. I told him if he wanted to finish building it he could have it.

WORLD'S BEST DAD

cb550inct · « **Reply #7209 on:** August 11, 2011, 09:12:10 AM »

Put 1800 miles on the bike since i bought in June. It has been raining here so it sat for a couple of days, ran like crap this morning, lots of sputtering. Put in seafoam now its running much better than it ever has.

Seafoam Its no just for Lawnmowers

Tews19 · « **Reply #7210 on:** August 11, 2011, 10:24:24 AM »

Replaced the fuel filter, adjusted handle bars on the 550K.... Picked up new throttle, and clutch cables today and had to order a new throttle sleeve for the 550F......

Tintop · « **Reply #7211 on:** August 11, 2011, 04:36:39 PM »

Gave the 400SS a bath. Then polished the paint & chrome, so its all shinny for Mosport this weekend.

736cc · « **Reply #7212 on:** August 11, 2011, 05:53:49 PM »

Threw on the Yosh pipe and Hagon shocks for a change of pace and a new look. Nice.

Bob3050 · « **Reply #7213 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:10:18 PM »

After I found out the price for a new starter solenoid for my CB500K2 I dis-assembled the old one and turned the contact bar over and now it's good for a whole lot more starts.

scooter1 · « **Reply #7214 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:30:31 PM »

Installed a new michelin pilot tire and tube on the rear of the 73 cb750.....Also ordered a front one but the shop ordered in the wrong size....So I have to wait a few more days!!!!
Anyone here have these tires on their bike......if so how do they perform???

mrjack55 · « **Reply #7215 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:50:00 PM »

New turn signals all around, tightened up a few bits and got her off the blocks and onto her own two feet. Started to bleed the front brakes, and it's not looking good. I thought this might happen, so I ordered a new MC from Slingshot Cycle today. Just a few more things, and I should be on the road.

I know famous last words.

INSANE REINDEER · « **Reply #7216 on:** August 11, 2011, 07:34:53 PM »

Ghetto fitted some orings for the main jets since I can't seem to find any.

WhyNot2 · « **Reply #7217 on:** August 12, 2011, 01:24:02 AM »

Fired it up, and actually rode it down to the end of the street.

Elniniomuchachos · « **Reply #7218 on:** August 12, 2011, 01:42:40 AM »

Rode it in my cultasack. Still needs work, but I'm getting there! If you are wondering why I don't have a tank on it, it's because of a fuel line issue I'm having. I'm going to sort it out tomorrow.
How does the engine sound to you pro's?

fastbroshi · « **Reply #7219 on:** August 12, 2011, 03:48:37 AM »

For a minute there I thought you were going to light your crotch on fire trying to start the bike and we were going to have some new fodder for the Youtube thread. Sigh. There's always next time....

But the bike sounds good, really quiet. Those baffles sure are doing their job.

Elniniomuchachos · « **Reply #7220 on:** August 12, 2011, 05:00:44 AM »

Quote from: fastbroshi on August 12, 2011, 03:48:37 AM

For a minute there I thought you were going to light your crotch on fire trying to start the bike and we were going to have some new fodder for the Youtube thread. Sigh. There's always next time.... But the bike sounds good, really quiet. Those baffles sure are doing their job.

Haha. My ignition switch is mounted on my electrics box I made, and it's not tightened down all the way so I had to apply pressure to turn the key. Thanks for the input about the engine. I think it's my camera that is dulling the sound, but it sure does sound good to me

bjatwood · « **Reply #7221 on:** August 12, 2011, 06:31:03 AM »

Changed my fork oil last night. Man, that old oil looked like milk and smelled like, BAD!!
Fresh 15W in, very nice response on the forks now.

johnrdupree · « **Reply #7222 on:** August 12, 2011, 09:21:17 AM »

Quote from: INSANE REINDEER on August 11, 2011, 07:34:53 PM

Ghetto fitted some orings for the main jets since I can't seem to find any.

Ha! I did the same thing last weekend. My ghetto setup was #60 o-rings from Lowe's, a drill press, a cross-slide vise, and an X-acto blade.

~john

fire113 · « **Reply #7223 on:** August 12, 2011, 09:56:10 AM »

...filled up the oil, put fresh gas in the gas tank, set the timing and hit the start button

sound like no spark

Have to check the new wiring and the connectors

and check one drain screw at the carbs, it is leaking

motocyconomad · « **Reply #7224 on:** August 12, 2011, 10:12:18 AM »

finally got some ss sheet metal to make a seat pan and tail cowl

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