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« Reply #2025 on: August 22, 2018, 07:54:45 PM »
I've never loved satin black and mag wheels as much as I do right now.  Tongue

Less time polishing more time riding fixing electrical problems.
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« Reply #2026 on: August 23, 2018, 05:08:10 AM »
Quote from: Wheels on August 22, 2018, 06:50:14 PM
Yes indeed I approve of that Bill,  that looks amazing and one should be very proud of the progress on that bike.

Guess I better step it up a notch.

You don't need to step anything up John!  Keep in mind...this was done with a machine.  You're like John Henry on the railroad...all by hand.
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #2027 on: August 24, 2018, 10:17:18 PM »
Replaced the alternator rotor, diode board, regulator and front crank seal in the LeMans tonight.

Gen light is out and the system is charging!

The old rotor had given it's all, it's got a broken wire somewhere inside and the potting material was falling out in my hand when I pulled it out. The diode board was giving me really wonky readings on the meter so it got changed and I swapped the regulator just because.
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« Reply #2028 on: August 25, 2018, 05:24:08 AM »
Feels great when you finish up and the bike runs the way it's supposed to run Shawn!

Today I installed the exhaust system and test fired the resto.  It started right up and purrs like a kitten!  I have some oil leaks to source...probably gaskets that need to soak up and swell. 
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #2029 on: August 25, 2018, 09:32:53 PM »
Fixed a sticking throttle.
I have to say tomaselli throttles sure are easy to work on.
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« Reply #2030 on: August 25, 2018, 09:43:40 PM »
Quote from: hardrockminer on August 25, 2018, 05:24:08 AM
Feels great when you finish up and the bike runs the way it's supposed to run Shawn!

Today I installed the exhaust system and test fired the resto.  It started right up and purrs like a kitten!  I have some oil leaks to source...probably gaskets that need to soak up and swell. 

Let us know how those leaks progress. My experience is that they don’t remedy themselves.
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Past rides:
75 Honda CB750K5
80 Suzuki TS250
 ? Yamaha Maxim 550
73 Z1 900
76 Kz900 A1
77 Kz1000 A1
78 Kz1000 B2 Ltd
79 Kz1000 B3 Ltd
80 Kz1000 C
99 Triumph Tiger 900
84 Honda VF750 Interceptor
77 Honda CB750


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2019 Yamaha Tracer900

Current project:
1975 Honda CB750K5
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« Reply #2031 on: August 26, 2018, 11:07:01 AM »
So far I'm down a quart!  A couple of leaks have sealed but there are some that will require attention.  One causes me concern...on the cover on the points side...the seal must be leaking.  That's not a good sign.  Must have been a S#*tty rebuild!
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #2032 on: August 27, 2018, 04:44:58 PM »
Drained the oil and got the bike ready to strip down the engine.  Turns out my kick start isn't working properly.  A new set of gaskets are ordered.

A part came in the mail so I resumed rebuilding a set of VM28SC carbs.  Somehow I managed to put #3 and #4 in the wrong slots and the connecting air pipe wouldn't go on.  Spent an hour sorting that out.  Carbs are almost done!
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Past rides include a 1973 Suzuki GT380 & a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B

I currently ride a 1975 Kawasaki Z1B - Classic Plated
I also ride a 1980 Kawasaki KZ 1000 LTD - Classic Plated, and a 2006 Honda Goldwing with a Daytona 2+2 sidecar

My Sweetums rides a 2019 Suzuki DR650
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« Reply #2033 on: September 03, 2018, 11:28:11 AM »
Shake down mini cruise on the recently collector plated 93 Katana 750.  Only about 40 kms around town and up the Coquihala - all went well.  This was a short term project that turned into a longer term project. Roll Eyes
Spins quite high at highway speeds but those motors are meant for that.  Will investigate a minor noise when rear brake is applied.

Riding season is here!! Grin  
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« Reply #2034 on: September 03, 2018, 01:25:37 PM »
Smoke is back although lighter so after a visit from a fellow and his 1955 Triumph TRW, I got all enthused and started assembly of the Dunstall BSA Tribute.

New grease nipples in the newly installed swing arm, new shocks, new taper bearing headset, new steering lock, all using new stainless steel fasteners.

Next is the fork legs and ordering a few hundred bucks more bits. Spring is just around the corner.

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Past rides:
1965 Suzuki 80cc K10                             1966 Honda 305 Superhawk CB77                              
1957 Triumph TRW 500                          1967 Yamaha Twinjet 100 YL1
1967 BSA 500 Royal Star                         1967 BSA 650 Dunstall
1967 Suzuki S32 150cc                            1981 Honda 500 Siverwing GL500
1982 Honda 750 Sabre V45                      1984 Honda 750 Interceptor V45
1984 Yamaha XJ650RJ                             1985 Suzuki GSXR750M
1975 Suzuki GT750M                               1966 Yamaha 250 Catalina YDS3
1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor                                    

Present Rides and Projects:
1971 BSA A65 650 Thunderbolt                      1983 Triumph TSX750
1975 Suzuki GT750M Lemans                         1972 BSA Dunstall 650
1982 Honda CBX 1047 Super Sport                 1955 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 clubman            
1982 Yamaha 650 XJ650LJ Seca Turbo (3)      1982 Honda CX500TC Turbo
1971 Norton Commando Interstate 750           1951 Matchless G80            
1983 Honda CB1100F ('merican)                     1972 Suzuki T500 Titan
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R                              2013 MotoGuzzi V7 Racer
2004 Triumph Thruxton                                 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT535
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« Reply #2035 on: September 03, 2018, 02:43:28 PM »
Nice!
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« Reply #2036 on: September 03, 2018, 06:59:35 PM »
Quote from: bear on September 03, 2018, 01:25:37 PM
Smoke is back although lighter so after a visit from a fellow and his 1955 Triumph TRW, I got all enthused and started assembly of the Dunstall BSA Tribute.

New grease nipples in the newly installed swing arm, new shocks, new taper bearing headset, new steering lock, all using new stainless steel fasteners.

Next is the fork legs and ordering a few hundred bucks more bits. Spring is just around the corner.

Bear


   Interesting!!! . Oil in frame, ,,,,so like,,,,,late issue A65 Lightning? With Dunstall inspiration??
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'74 Honda CT70
'74 Norton 850 Interstate
'81 Laverda Jota Mk11 180
'89 Honda RC30
'91 BMW R100GS
'08 Honda XR650L
'08 BMW R1200GS

Previous Garage Residents
 1966 Keystone Tas 50
 1981 Can-Am 250 MX6
 1966 BSA 250 Starfire
 1976 Honda 400-4 Supersport
 1982 Can-Am 500 Sonic
 1984 Kawasaki KZ 750 L4
 1979 Honda CBX
 1988 Ducati 750 Paso 750 Euro
 1972 Suzuki 750 GT ‘Kettle’
 1972 Kawasaki 750 H2
 1993 BMW R100GSPD
 1984 Honda CR500
 1979 Honda CBX sandcast
 1975 Honda 400-4 SS
 2001 Moto Guzzi V11 Sport
 2006 Yamaha FJR 1300
1972 Norton Combat Roadster 810
 1972 BMW R75/2 SWB
 1980 Honda CBX
 1970 Honda Z50
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« Reply #2037 on: September 03, 2018, 07:59:44 PM »
Right you are Steve.

1972 Firebird but with café tank, Dunstall seat, Dunstall clip ons, Dunstall front fender and  over and under mini reverse Dunstall megaphones and rearsets.


When I was about 20 - 21 years old I had a 1967 Dunstall A65. This is an updated tribute edition - if you call a 47 year old motorcycle an update Grin


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Past rides:
1965 Suzuki 80cc K10                             1966 Honda 305 Superhawk CB77                              
1957 Triumph TRW 500                          1967 Yamaha Twinjet 100 YL1
1967 BSA 500 Royal Star                         1967 BSA 650 Dunstall
1967 Suzuki S32 150cc                            1981 Honda 500 Siverwing GL500
1982 Honda 750 Sabre V45                      1984 Honda 750 Interceptor V45
1984 Yamaha XJ650RJ                             1985 Suzuki GSXR750M
1975 Suzuki GT750M                               1966 Yamaha 250 Catalina YDS3
1984 Honda VF1000F Interceptor                                    

Present Rides and Projects:
1971 BSA A65 650 Thunderbolt                      1983 Triumph TSX750
1975 Suzuki GT750M Lemans                         1972 BSA Dunstall 650
1982 Honda CBX 1047 Super Sport                 1955 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 clubman            
1982 Yamaha 650 XJ650LJ Seca Turbo (3)      1982 Honda CX500TC Turbo
1971 Norton Commando Interstate 750           1951 Matchless G80            
1983 Honda CB1100F ('merican)                     1972 Suzuki T500 Titan
2002 Kawasaki ZRX1200R                              2013 MotoGuzzi V7 Racer
2004 Triumph Thruxton                                 2014 Royal Enfield Continental GT535
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« Reply #2038 on: September 03, 2018, 08:00:40 PM »
Rode mine from Ontario Oregon to home.  That's other side of the river from Idaho near Nampa.
 Had to get it home, having wiring, battery   lighting issues since Wells Nevada yesterday..

 Met some very cool people at Bonnevillem got to tear a 754 top end off in impound on a record setting bike..
Just an incredible collection of bikes, and bike people.

 I went to the roadrace, missed sidecar ride due to needing full gear.
 The pits were great, the racing, well, let's just say, not so good too watch, .. I may never go to one again, not my thing.
 Did find a Magnesium Morris mag that might be available, shockingly light when you pick it up.
 Saw a 160 in a yet am frame, sort of cool.. amazing  bikes..
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« Reply #2039 on: September 03, 2018, 08:05:48 PM »
Cool, glad you made the trip safe and sound.
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