kbeck said:What battery are you running and what are you planning to do with the air intake? I have an 82 as well and am getting some ideas on what to do with it.
Genghis John said:Just checked in again on your build. It's really coming along and the seat looks great! Kudos.
I was wondering what, if any, mods you did with respect to mounting the tank. Early on you had mentioned something about possibly changing the angle.
I ask because I'm placing a CB 200 gas tank on the '79 CM 185T (Twinstar) frame I'm working with. I'd like to get it mounted so the bottom of the tank is nice and horizontal ... and creates a flat line that continues with the seat behind it.
It looks as if I'll need to weld new pegs for the front rubber mounts and alter the tank's brackets. (If there's a particular thread I should read here at DTT for help, let me know.)
Here's an original CB 200 (note the flat tank placement):
http://classic-motorbikes.net/images/gallery/cb200.jpg
Here's how one fella mounted his tank, with an upward angle on it:
http://moderately.exblog.jp/14943790/
I guess I want my tank flat (like the original) but with his overall vibe. Ha!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
gmoore said:I'm kinda pissed! I went to put on my new chain w/ my new 15 tooth front sprocket and the chain won't fit because there isn't enough space around the sprocket! now I have to order and wait for a new 14 tooth to come in the mail. oh well. the chain is also way too long, anyone know any way to split a chain link w/o actually buying the tool?
620dark said:What I did was get the $10 Harbor Freight chain breaker and then follow this guy's instructions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gSuYTz2msE
I was shortening and linking a chain for a 618cc Ducati, and it held up fine, so it should work for a 250cc bike. Plus, you don't have to use a sketchy clip type master link
gmoore said:Thanks for the vid!
Actually I do have a clip type master link on the new Bikemaster 520 chain, it should be fine though.