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Guys, I found a good cheap source of bronze replacement bushings for the CB175 swing arm. McMaster-Carr is one of the best resources for industrial stuff. http://www.mcmaster.com/?orderview=new#standard-flanged-sleeve-bearings/=eekn0j The only difference here is the length is 3mm shorter...

Our local warbirds association conducted a missing man formation for a 9/11 memorial today. Very powerful. http://youtu.be/ogvagAb2dB4

Ok, so I figured it couldn't get worse. I am taking off the head on my CB400TII due to low compression and a blow head gasket. I figure I'd try to just replace the gasket first and recheck compression since both cylinders are even but below spec by about 15 PSI. As I am taking the head bolts...

So to celebrate the wife's 34th birthday today, we got a sitter for the boys to ride out to a little English pub for some dinner. The wife donned her new Scorpion riding jacket that I thought might help her look even more badass and off we went. The weather was threatening severe thunderstorms...

Ok, he's going to take after his parents. He can even spell FINE-C! ;D Future Biker in Training.

Guys, my CB400TII is taking me down the dark road of new head gasket, rings and valve job (I have below spec on compression on both cylinders. In the meantime I want to make sure I store the fuel tank in such a way to prevent rust/moisture. I've drained the tank already, would it behoove me to...

Ok folks. Some time ago I posted that I surprised my wife with a Rebel 250 as a gift after she passed her motorcycle endorsement. So, fast forward to this past weekend. I had picked up a 1978 CB400TII in running condition for cheap to have something to ride with her during the summer. Well...

Hey folks, I am troubleshooting some performance issues with my 1978 Hawk. Specifically the bike starts and idles well but upon acceleration around 4k, the bike hesitates for a second like it's firing on one cylinder then kicks in and accelerates strong. I have been reading a lot on things to...

Hello All, I thought I would post up some pictures of my latest purchase. She runs, albeit I'm still troubleshooting a hesitation/bogging during acceleration. So far the maintenance and clean up include: 1) New Bridgestone S11 tires 2) PO rebuilt master cylinder, patched exhaust collector...

Hey guys, I have my 1978 CB400 Hawk TII on shakedown runs after doing maintenance to get her safe to ride (new tires, fork seals, plugs, bleed brakes, etc.) and I noticed it seems the engine just gets cooking hot. I realize this is an old air cooled engine, however it just stinks of burning...

Has anyone tried to disassemble ComStar wheels to clean them? There appears to be a pin driven into the threaded end of the bolts that hold the "spokes" to the hub. There doesn't appear to be a way to remove them aside from them coming out when backing off the nuts. Just curious. Thanks!

Hey DTT'ers, I've added a budget bike to the stable for something I can ride this season with my wife. I found this 1978 CB400 Hawk with 8500 miles on the clock on CL. They guy (shout out to Donnie) that was selling it had to since his wife put her foot down about riding motorcycles. So, he...

Hey friends! My wife and I took the kids down to Tampa Bay to visit some of her family and we stayed down on Treasure Island which happens to be a scant 11 miles from the DCC shop. I emailed Herm and asked when they would be at the shop and if I could come by with the family to visit. So he...

Hey all. I have a small bit of cash to spend on a bike to putt around on this summer while I work on my CB project. I found an 82 XS650S for sale in town on CL. Looks to be in good shape, maintained, etc. What do you guys know about this model and year? Any pitfalls to look out for? Thanks!

Does the boy look better on the CB900 or the BMW style Chinese knockoff? Or

Has anyone had any experience with online motorcycle repair courses?

Folks, what material type of hone is recommended to deglaze cylinders? I noticed there are various grits and material options for hones. For example, if I am just deglazing the cast iron cylinders, would I use a high grit silicone carbide? Here is the brand of hone I am considering...

Perhaps a nice buy. Looks like the owner implemented a few mods already. http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/mcy/2138699508.html

I've done a quick search before posting this but couldn't find an existing topic. Does anyone have any ideas on how to gingerly remove the jugs from the crank case of my CB175? The head is off and the single bolt on the back side of the cylinders has been removed. I've tried tapping it with a...

Does anyone have a set of stock LH/RH switches in working condition for a 1973 CB175? There are plenty on eBay that have the starter, dimmer switch for the RH side but no red stop switch (at least the ones that do are over $50 up to $100!). I would consider any compatible OEM switch with the...