Recent content by lukeglasso

Im going to compare my spoke shop vs Buchanans with delivery to see what comes through cheaper. As for the pistons, do I simply just order a set of 1.0 oversized kits and take the sleeve's and new kit down to the machine shop? Looking at these...

Wow, I was looking at saving a buck after buying stainless off eBay but the ends where not angled and wasted my money there! But now you said it. I did enquire this week about getting stainless spokes made up so back to plan B, esp living here on the coast :)

Also 1st, just reading your Patina build; you restored your spokes with 600 grit to remove the rust/rough surface then 1500 grit then onto polish with the bench polisher right?

Yep Jag with the mileage I think its sensible to give her some new life. I keep trying to find though the information on the process for this step. Like your build 1st I will go out to 1mm as I'm not planning to be in there again. Do I simply just order a set of 1.0 oversized kits and take the...

Thanks Jag. I saw another post using hondabond but the no.1 permatex is much easier to source from our local auto stores so thank you for that advice. So the piston rings and sleeves are in relatively good condition. Bit of carbon build up on the piston head but sleeve's are not scored. Im...

Re: '71 cb175 take 2! Nice nice build there jag. Learnt a few things esp the timing placement you did.

Success!! You were right 1st thank you again. All I need to do was turn the rear axle 90 degrees more and it simply moved backwards. I laughed after what I was trying to do haha. As for the filter cap, that still was difficult but a little spanner action with counter force and I heard a small...

I have removed the cap with some opposing force with a spanner. Now into the filter itself I'm finding it difficult to undo the 4 lug bolt despite having the appropriate tool. Makes me wonder if it has even been undone previously! Video above still shows the issue of my rotor

Garrrrrrrr! Is it this hard usually? http://sendvid.com/6jxisodc

Thanks mate. Will try in the morning and let you know how I go.

Thanks 1st. So the filter cap won't budge!!!!!! grrrr despite using a m8 case bolt and some serious force, just won't pop out. Even with a bit of heat, has me stumped. As for the rotor, I removed the bolt. Didnt seem to loosen anything. Does it simply just slide off?

Thanks 1st, great advice. I am having trouble removing the oil filter cover and the starter magneto. I am unable to undo the filter top despite many attempts. As for the magneto, I have tried using the rear wheel spindle trick but no luck? Any ideas?

2 weeks prior to arriving home I ordered a bunch more parts. Nice little surprise opening, bit like Christmas Spent the first day home finally piecing together. Rebuild the forks and triple tree. Tank and seat placements and rear swing arm. Im liking it so far although I'm contemplating...

Thanks guys. Finally back into it after a epic road trip. Now I have 8 weeks at home to piece it back together, rebuild the engine and hopefully have it rolling so I can take it to Tasmania semi assembled to be finished. I had a bike shop weld this tray into the lower part of the frame...

Thanks guys. No not together yet. Currently in Tasmania surfing for 3 months so will be waiting for when I get back to QLD.