Recent content by ktriple

cb's 750 are the same 69-76, maybe 77/78k not sure about late f's 500/550 match 350f/400f same where are you going with this? I find it much easier to replace with the exact model specified for use. all are still available in one form or another

timing first....then jet. I f you have an aftermarket cam (and you should with a 466), degree wheel etc....

lots of questions. how many do you actually plan to bore? at an average of 50$ per hole, it looks like you may be starting a new career for yourself. Are you already in the biz or something? after boring, a sunnen honing machine is next... then a mill to mill the head flat... then valve...

Re: Cam sproket bolts snap...... My friend used high strength bolts. few thousand on it and no problems. Loctite only works if both surfaces are completely degreased/clean

Re: Cam sproket bolts snap...... After seeing a set of sprocket bolts back out on a friends bike, I always use loctite on them after thoroughly cleaning both threads. As the bolts back out they shear off on a surrounding surface. Might be the cause of the hole you mentioned. (just an idea...

make one? http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-CB350F-CB400F-OIL-PUMP-15100-333-010-/130778619385?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e73035df9&vxp=mtr bam free shipping too. theres no shortage of these things. just no 40 year old NOS parts from an unpopular model at the dealer these days

if it is, i still might be able to help you out. ive got a spare motor/parts somewhere...

I don't have it in front of me, but I'm pretty sure the smaller dowel is the same as the cylinder head dowels. Let me know if you're in a jam finding those

my bet - bad stator. but test!

experience and being careful. thats it. without much experience, being extra careful ;D sorry, any engine builder with a lot of experience may give it away in tidbits, but will never sit you down for a tutorial

soda blasting works great

maybe use the online calculator rate for the dual shock setup of an approximately the same weight bike, then double it? Just a far fetched idea. I guess if you already have it, hook it up and ride it. you'll know immediately if its way out. I just had another thought... how much does the...

would it make any sense to take the rate of the recommended dual shock rate and double it?

I am assuming they are only boring the author's cylinders, but yes, they do it all. If you have a 2 stroke, they will even modify the porting per request or match existing on new sleeves.

the question is can you do it? welders and cutters are only tools. it all depends on the user