jeez louise.
which friggin one? they're ALL apart for one reason or another.
the '84 is getting a dual tps setup because the oem tps is not compatible with the
PC5.
we fried the tach on the Mutant so the guage pod is apart and the custom kevlar tank is having the attachments fitted.
the Chicago bike, an 836cc turbo, has a leaking head gasket.
the Bizzarley spun the belt on the alternator which has been fixed but now it needs to be re-timed.
the Bandit carbs were dumping fuel and shooting flames out the muffler so they're being rebuilt.
my 2nd hand race body on the r6 finally is too damaged to reuse so will have to be replaced before next trackday season.
aw crap. I better get back to work!
I've got 2 down right now, a '70 CB450K3 that I had to replace cam chain dampers on (put on a new chain while I had it apart) and decided to put an electronic ignition on that I built from a kit so the points would last more than 1500-2000 miles (there getting pretty hard to find, it's not unheard of to pay $100 for a good pair.
The other one is a 76 CB750F, and it's a long term "cafe" type project. I've got a 75 CB750F for parts (it's actually in better shape than the '76, but the title isn't as clean.)
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The Baroness is currently completely unclothed in anticipation of bolting on the following in the coming days:
*Signal Dynamics VoltMeter
*Custom Chain Oiler
*PIAA Driving Lights
*Stebel Nautilus Compact (broke in half to mount compressor under seat and output under dash)
*Integrated Garage Door Opener (prep work only as I didn't drop the 30+ on the switch yet)
*Lead for Slime Compressor (doubles as lead for charger)
*Accessory Circuit (in the form of a distribution block serving switched+, constant+, and ground connections)
There may be more but I can remember.
I already put the clutch back together after tearing into it in an effort to remedy the crunchy shifts possibly linked to sticking plates.
I've got 2 down right now, a '70 CB450K3 that I had to replace cam chain dampers on (put on a new chain while I had it apart) and decided to put an electronic ignition on that I built from a kit so the points would last more than 1500-2000 miles (there getting pretty hard to find, it's not unheard of to pay $100 for a good pair.
i have the rear wheel off stripping the paint *(or whatever that incredibly stubborn chit it) off to be polished and to fit a pair of training wheels so I can keep it off its side for a while.........
*(seriously what is that stuff.... 3 cans of stripper and hardly making any progress)..
fixed it for ya.....
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Not apart yet, but as soon as the garage is put back together, my 95 CR250 is getting tore down to the frame.
Need to
- clean the exhaust valve
- tweak the carb ( it dribbles black goo out the tail pipe )
- replace a few misc. tidbits here & there
- probably repaint the frame again.
I really should just invest the money to have it powder coated, but I'm a tight @ss.
The main goal is to end up with a 15 year-old bike that looks & functions like new.
I'll probably try to sell it next year and in turn pick up a project bike.
Playing in the dirt is a lot of fun, but the time to move on is approaching... (only rode it twice in 2009)
I miss it already.
Swingarm and tank removal just for cleaning? Please explain.
Last year I took the rear tire off so I could clean the chain lube off the wheel and sprocket. I also let the chain hang down into some kerosene for cleaning. While I was at it, I decided to remove the swing arm. It is only 2 bolts after the wheel is off.
It made it really easy to clean the inside of the swing arm and the area between the swing arm and front sprocket.
I want to take the tank off this year because the top of the engine has all kinds of road gunk and rain water residue on it. I'm also thinking of doing a little touch-up work on a ding on the left side of the tank.
I spent 20 years with different cars in pieces and somehow now really like my bikes new and fixed by someone else. Maybe, just maybe, once the kids are out of the house I will take on a project again (like a 1975 Datsun 510 and put a newer turbo engine in her, with ZX suspension)...........
my CBR 600rr is in pieces, I must have been bored one day and since the CBR was neglected for months I wanted to give it a little TLC. I started by changing the oil and filter , then I thought of changing the coolant, after I drained the radiator I figured I might as well change the spark plugs , so off came the radiator and the spark plugs, having gone this far there was no stopping then , I took off the valve cover to check the valves , took off the wheels to grease the bearings, took off the forks to change the oil, stem and swing arm were next thing that came off to have bearings greased, can not forget the air cleaner . But it should all be going back on next week . I don't know how or I'll post some pictures.
my CBR 600rr is in pieces, I must have been bored one day and since the CBR was neglected for months I wanted to give it a little TLC. I started by changing the oil and filter , then I thought of changing the coolant, after I drained the radiator I figured I might as well change the spark plugs , so off came the radiator and the spark plugs, having gone this far there was no stopping then , I took off the valve cover to check the valves , took off the wheels to grease the bearings, took off the forks to change the oil, stem and swing arm were next thing that came off to have bearings greased, can not forget the air cleaner . But it should all be going back on next week . I don't know how or I'll post some pictures.
I've got two apart. First one is an 84 Nighthawk 650. Just about done from a frame up restore. I had one a while ago and always thought it it was one of the coolest, easist to maintain universals made. Second bike is an 04 CR250 that has been modified for a CR500 power plant. This is the second Aluminum 500 that I've owned to go with 5 or six other steel framed 500 bikes and a slew of CR250's. Some of you guys know I ride the 40+ A Motocross class otherwise known as the "Almost" old mans class. I dont subscribe to the 4strokes are best motocross mentality so it will continue to be 2 stroke power in my garage for the track. I really like the new Yamaha 450 but for 9k by the time all is said and done,I dont think one will be in the garage for a long time. Maybe in a couple of years when I can snap a 2010 up for $2500.00,I might give it a try.
I saw where they were actually making one to fit the CB450, but they are a little more than I'm willing to pay. Their one advantage over my kit is that it eliminates the points and uses proximity sensors and rare earth magnets in place of the points to trigger the ignition. As long as I keep the rubbing block lubricated, one set of points should last the rest of my life.
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I saw where they were actually making one to fit the CB450, but they are a little more than I'm willing to pay. Their one advantage over my kit is that it eliminates the points and uses proximity sensors and rare earth magnets in place of the points to trigger the ignition. As long as I keep the rubbing block lubricated, one set of points should last the rest of my life.
The Baroness is currently completely unclothed in anticipation of bolting on the following in the coming days:
*Signal Dynamics VoltMeter
*Custom Chain Oiler
*PIAA Driving Lights
*Stebel Nautilus Compact (broke in half to mount compressor under seat and output under dash)
*Integrated Garage Door Opener (prep work only as I didn't drop the 30+ on the switch yet)
*Lead for Slime Compressor (doubles as lead for charger)
*Accessory Circuit (in the form of a distribution block serving switched+, constant+, and ground connections)
There may be more but I can remember.
I already put the clutch back together after tearing into it in an effort to remedy the crunchy shifts possibly linked to sticking plates.
I had a great weekend. I spent nearly 20 hours wrenching on the Tiger getting most of the above list completed. It looks good and performs as expected. I'm still doing some painting of the lights and planning to do a chip repair on my tank but otherwise she's ready to button up.
I do, Im putting a 1993 ZX7 back together for a vintage race bike - As of roght now, the motor is being re-built, the head is getting a nice multi-angle valve job , cams will be degreed, new ignition system is going in, new wiring harness, new clip ons/ rear sets are going on, s/s brake and clutch line are going on freshly re-built master cyclinders and on and on - gonna be a sweet racebike when its done, hopefully before the first race weekend in March --
Ugh. I still have my '68 CL125 and '74 CB360 in various stages of disassembly and no time in sight to get them back together. Plus I lost a bit of interest with all the 919 riding I was doing...
Bikes:
600rr in pieces actiously awaiting 2010 racing season. Its appart for normal checks and maint.
1000RR in pieces actiously awaiting the snow to melt. She is getting turned uncomfortable racer replica into a comfy street fighter to replace my 919.
850 xs: Plan was to make a cafe racer but now I want to just get it painted and sold so I can have that garage space back. Needs 3 o-rings and the tank painted.
Not motorized but still a bike, my cannodale prophet is in pieces waiting for me to straighten the rear wheel, put a new chain, rear caset and derailur on it.
No a bike in any way but.....1966 F250 body off restoration. I hope I'm half way through it by now. Its been 1 year and 3 months.
Bikes are all together, we need to winterize the scooters ASAP - pull batteries, do the fuel system, all that stuff.
CB750 drag bike is hibernating
My youngest son and I did replace the hydraulics on the 944's clutch system the other day, 2 hours, a new record.
Reverse bleed the system - I bought a cheap oil can, filled it with brake fluid and pumped it up through the clutch slave into the master cylinder, worked pretty well.
Next time, I'll spend a few more bucks on a better oil can.
Have to pull the starter to get to the slave -
Nice tight fit - this is the slave
Here is the hose going up - had a new one, but this one was fine
Up under the dash, the clutch master - you can see it is what failed
I always replace them as a set.
Also replaced the hose going from the master to the reservoir - last time I replace the hydraulics, I used an inferior hose, I think that is what contaminated the system.
Not exactly in pieces, but I've got a 1979 Suzuki FZ50 scooter down the basement with me. Seized piston, but it was pretty easy to get unstuck. Now I'm waiting for a new keyswitch, twistgrip, and air filter.
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Not exactly in pieces, but I've got a 1979 Suzuki FZ50 scooter down the basement with me. Seized piston, but it was pretty easy to get unstuck. Now I'm waiting for a new keyswitch, twistgrip, and air filter.
Sorry, Nothing to add.
4.5 lbs as it sits in that pic. 
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