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Re: Deacon's 1972 CB350 Cafe Project - Dismantle and Store
They have been working well for most of the users over at hondatwins.net. However, I haven't even tried mine yet. The 350 is still waiting for me to finish the MB5. Hoping to finish it by next month and then the 350 will be back on.
Playing a bit of a waiting game with the MB5 (paint and parts) so decided to start getting the 350 back together and ready to be worked on. Put on the clip-ons and stuck in the engine. Was also finally able to get the rear brake pedal off. The collar was frozen onto the bolt preventing me from extracting the bolt all the way. Broke it free with a bit of heat and penetrant. I also tried to remove the chrome covers off the forks, but no go. Any ideas on how to get these off? I really want to get them off cleanly without damaging them as I may need them in the future. I tried using a strap wrench but it wouldn't budge. Any tips would be appreciated.
While I have the bike in this state I'll be working on the ergonomics. I feel that's the most important aspect of a ridable bike and I want to get it perfected before moving on to the exhaust, tank, seat and other things.
Well after much sweat and swearing I did get them off. I had to make a tool (very ugly one at that) that allowed me to turn the part more easily. The other methods just wouldn't turn it, so I used a bit of exhaust pipe and drilled holes to match up with the top three holes on the cover. Still wasn't very easy, had to tap at the tool with a hammer to get it to move back and forth. Was disappointed to see there wasn't any groove at the top of the fork lower. I was expecting/hoping there would be since I want to put fork gaiters on to cover up some of the rust.
Also, removed the cam chain tensioner for a look and was happy with the way it looked. However, one of the bolts keeping it on is stripped.
The old stripped bolt thing, been there, hate that. Is it the internal threads on the head that are buggered? Helicoil time? or can you drill and tap for a larger bolt?
Spent this afternoon figuring out the best rearset placement. Didn't want to damage the actual rearsets so I used a set of bmx pegs off my son's bike. I initially placed them where the passenger pegs bolt on but felt they were too far back and a bit too high. So to make finding the idea placement a bit easier I used a bit of scrap metal I had laying around and mounted it on the bike so I could move the pegs around easier. After a few different spots I found the perfect placement. Kick starter seems like it will clear but will need to test with actual rearset first. Next up will be figuring out a nice stable way of mounting them in this position.
About time I got an update here : I've been working on it intermittently when I get a few minutes, so no major work but any progress is a step forward. Just forgot to post updates so here is a little catch up.
First thing I need to do is clean it up a bit, I don't like working on a dirty bike Cleaned up all the gunk/crud in the front sprocket area, still not really clean but much better at least. I also cleaned the chain and front sprocket. I'll be buying a new chain and sprockets for the bike but will be using these so I can test the bike out. The chain was rotten and have it decent now and soaking in some oil. Next up will be cleaning the rear end and getting the chain on.
Disassembled, cleaned and reassembled the clutch actuator and cover. Never went through the adjustment since I don't have the lever installed yet. Will get to that once I have the bars set up. Also was able to get one carb taken apart and cleaned. I cleaned them a while back so it was already pretty clean, just dusty, completely went through it again anyway just in case. Never put it back together since I ordered new o-rings earlier this week and they haven't arrived yet. Will put it back together and check the float height when they arrive. Shook the float and I can here something metallic rattling around inside. I can also see a small pin hole in one float. I have an extra one that is hopefully ok to use. Hope to get the other carb cleaned and ready tomorrow. Since I can't reassemble until the parts arrive I put everything in a bin and covered so no more dust
Picked up new carb o-rings and carb holders yesterday so spent today reassembling the carbs and getting them on the bike. Amazing how much money a few little rubber parts cost Realized after I had everything installed that I forgot to put the gaskets between the holders and the head : so it all had to come off again.
New coils! Will have to make some adjustments to the stock bracket since the spacing is different. Seen some nice solutions for this with other peoples builds. I ended up getting the ones from MikesXS (or XS650 Direct as its called in Canada) but mine are the cooler, super powerful black ones. ;D ;D Not sure why they changed colour, I'm used to seeing the grey ones.
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