Recent content by alfisto

The valve stem seal is #11 right? On the exhaust side the valve stem cap was loose and i got it off with my fingers, after which the valve stem seal came off underneath. both intake side valve stem caps are stuck, so ive had no luck getting down to the seals. I doubt the caps are supposed to be...

Hello everyone, ive finally given in and decided to ask for help. Im mid restoration on my 1967 honda ss125a and have run into a slight problem. I bought a decent valve spring compressor and managed to remove both exhaust valves, however the intake valves are stuck. The valve stem caps (#12) for...

Re: CB350 Built by a teen (Picture Heavy!!) Not much activity on this thread recently :-\ Final exams ;D ?

Re: Project Gretta: The evolution of a confused '74 360 Normally seats this basic dont do it for me, especially when everything else on the bike is done so flawlessly. But for some reason it works, i like it :)

Im surprised no-ones brought this up yet: http://jalopnik.com/5393885/lemons-madness-level-gets-kicked-up-a-few-more-notches-v65-magna+powered-honda-z600 I'm sure a few of you have heard of the 24hours of Lemons, and can see the awesome potential of this car. If you arent familiar with the...

Re: Deacon's 1972 CB350 Cafe Project I was hoping the chrome on the wheels would be good but there is a fair bit of rust, looks like I'll have to end up stripping and painting them. :cry: Don't strip them yet! If thats the worst of the rust on those wheels, you should be able to get them...

Re: CB350 Built by a teen (Picture Heavy!!) No, unfortunately not. Leaves more cool projects for us though. Anyways, i saw that you were having trouble getting the clear of the hubs, id HIGHLY recommend using a gel paint remover for that. Jasco or Aircraft remover should have the job done in a...

Re: CB350 Built by a teen (Picture Heavy!!) I am very excited to see another 15 year old on this site! ;D

Well I'm not sure how it will work on your bike (larger size pictures would help) but on my little SS125 its relatively simple. The first thing you'll need to do is remove the left and right handle bar controls and detach all wires connected to them. Then you should be able to (with the help of...