"Dago" Resurrecting a 350F gently

[yorkie350]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

Gee mate thought ya jump ship or gone "jack sparrow" on us haha every build got to have a major downpoint ya got yours so forward from here fella some of us still have it to come think mine might be clutch and ime so near to finish agh :-[ sounds like ya shop is gettin sorted too 8) keep ya chin up mate

 

[clem]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

Brother it all takes time. I'm trying to finish my bike before october also but that may not happen. Trying to add on to my shed is holding that back.

 

[Big R]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

Keep at it Ronnie, you're doing great work on the scoot.

 

[ronnie]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

Haha yorkie! Nah, just didn't have anything good to write up so I kept it alone till I had something good to say.

Appreciate it fellas, I do have good news today. Wired up the freebie oven we were given and I am pre baking my hubs to off gas them. I'll order my acrylic clear powder tonight and go get my power gun tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have my front rim polished tonight as well, thing was in rough shape, but the outer rim is looking comparable to the new excel rim. The inside will take more time, beer/water, and sweat till it looks close. Other than that, I'm hoping to get my head disassembled today and hopefully bring it to get resurfaced this week. I'll update as it comes.

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[ronnie]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

Have gotten a good bit done since last post..I painted and rebuilt the front calipers and mounted with new hardware. Going to need some spacers as the disc's are a bit thinner than the calipers. Not a big deal. Finished polishing my wheel parts, Powder coated my rims and hubs. Assembled my wheels with new stainless spokes and nips along with new bearing and seals fore and aft. I attempted to weld up a motor stand, but the welder is drawing Too many amps and keeps blowing the breaker every time I crank up on the foot pedal and get the metal flowing. I then moved on from that to cutting off more things on the frame like the cross brace, I'll be replacing it, and the passenger peg brackets, will also be making new ones. Then I started bending the tubing for my swinger brace. Only thing holding me back now is that breaker, going to put a 40 amp in it and see how that works. Just don't want to get the wiring hot in the attic so I'll watch it if I do replace it.

Next thing is welding up the swinger brace, getting my rims trued, and my front axle machined, and finishing up the engine. I haven't put the new head I bought on yet because I found a guy that said he could fix the other head so I'm waiting on that. If it works out I'll be selling that other 400f head. I media blasted it so the outside is clean. Try yo get my money back..

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[Kanticoy]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

That is starting to look all kinds of awesome Ronnie! I'm tuned in buddy!

 

[ronnie]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

Thanks Kiley!

Just ordered a Ducati alloy front rim off Ebay. Looking at tires right now, probably going to get Avons but I'm still eyeing the Perelli's. Right now I'm reading up on differences in tire heights.. (should I get a 120/90 or 120/80 for the rear, likewise for the front as well) Also, going to look into my fuel system and items for that. Going to buy my CR26 carbs this week, plus lines, filters, petcocks, etc as well. Still need my clip ons/controls/levers to get the front end finished. I need to find a brake cable for the rear brake, throttle cables too.

Also, before I get off the ship, I want to order my electronic components(reg/rect, flasher relay, etc). Does anyone (Kiley?) know the best reg/rect to get for the 400f? I will be using one of those small batteries for a battery, same AmpHr but just smaller. I have all LED signals, will be getting a H4 light, and probably getting an Acewell.

Well that's the update as of right meow..

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

I recommend the reg Rec from a nighthawk 250.

 

[ronnie]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

Alright Justin, it's a pretty straight forward install?

Does it matter which years the reg/rec is off of? I'm looking at a new OEM one on ebay right now (http://www.ebay.com/itm/HONDA-NIGHTHAWK-Regulator-Rectifier-CB-250-91-07-OEM-31600-KB6-008-/270870375495?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f1121ec47&vxp=mtr) Would that be sufficient or should I get an older model?

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[ronnie]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

Ordered my tires, got some Avon Road Riders. 120/80 in the back and 90/90 up front.. Can't wait to get my rims from the the shop where they were trued and get the tires mounted! Going to look spiffy. Got to get my front axle from the machinist and finish up the front end with the new front fender. I get paid this week so I'll also order my CR26s from Dynoman because they seem to have the best deal when it comes to lowest price and a main jet kit.

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[Big R]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

A 90/90 for the front? It's been awhile, but I thought you were going with a 100/90. Either way, you're kicking butt on this bike Ronnie.

 

[JustinLonghorn]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

Alright Justin, it's a pretty straight forward install?

If memory serves, it is a pretty easy install. Not a straight swap, but relatively easy.

 

[ronnie]

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A 90/90 for the front? It's been awhile, but I thought you were going with a 100/90. Either way, you're kicking butt on this bike Ronnie.

Well to be honest I couldn't remember for the life of me what my front rim was, I'm pretty sure it was a 1.85.. So I got the 90. I think a 100 would have been too wide and would have adverse effects on the steering. So I err on the smaller side of the rim size and got the smaller tire. The back is getting a fat tire since I have a 2.5" rim back there. So it'll be alright. Thanks Rich! If I could just get the other crap I need done without all the hiccups I would be be further haha!

If memory serves, it is a pretty easy install. Not a straight swap, but relatively easy.

Alright, yea I guess you can buy plugs to fit the female connector on the rectifier. Thanks Justin, I'll have to add that to the list for next series of buys.

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[1fasgsxr]

Re: "Dago Roller" Resurrecting a 350F gently

its coming along...looking nice

 

[ronnie]

Gracias senor!

So I just bought my carbs.. Shed a tear when I bought them, but I know they will be worth it.

Keihin CR26's and a set of 8 main jets (+/-4 sizes).. I know I need filters but I'm not looking to drop another bill on those right now. At least my most expensive part of the ENTIRE build is over with, time to celebrate!....albeit on the cheap. haha!

Next, big purchase is my rear shocks and I'm pretty confident I'm going with YSS shocks as they are middle of the market shocks..

 

[ronnie]

Just got word, my tank plate for my tank is getting machined.. I think it is going to look pretty nice if it looks like it does in my head. I believe the fill cap I'm using is a few pages back, but its from a boat we demo'd at the marina after a hurricane.

 

[clem]

I have a kohler rectifier if you need one, its yours.

 

[ronnie]

Kohler? Like the generators and equipment engines?

Will it work with a 400f or this application?

 

[Big R]

Done yet?

Seriously, any updates Ronnie?

 

[clem]

Kohler? Like the generators and equipment engines?

Will it work with a 400f or this application?

I thought that what the guys were referring to here. It is for the equipment engines aka riding lawnmower. If it is what they are speaking of you can have it.

Edit, I may be totally confused! Lol!