72 CL100 Mini-Cafe (Sold)

Re: 72 CL100 Mini-Cafe (Project #1)

Trying to put new fork seals in...

Is there a technique for pounding them in that doesn't require purchasing the special tool or damaging them?
 
Re: 72 CL100 Mini-Cafe (Project #1)

Put the old seals on top of the new ones and pound on those.
 
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treitz said:
Trying to put new fork seals in...

Is there a technique for pounding them in that doesn't require purchasing the special tool or damaging them?

I use a piece of PVC pipe that is the correct diameter for the seal. Put the seal in, place pipe over it, hammer gently with a mallet applying equal pressure to all sides.
 
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66replica said:
I use a piece of PVC pipe that is the correct diameter for the seal. Put the seal in, place pipe over it, hammer gently with a mallet applying equal pressure to all sides.

Cool thanks.
 
Re: 72 CL100 Mini-Cafe (Project #1)

Well the engine is reassembled... hopefully correctly, and the front end is on.

Should have a roller soon once I get the bushing out of the swing arm and get it back on.

Front end:
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For some reason the headlight ears are loose at the top as though I forgot a rubber bushing or something. I just looked at one of my original pictures and I see them in the picture... just don't see them in my garage. Guess I'll have to rummage around a bit and see if I can find them..
 
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Ah yeah.. I figured there was something missing there! Good luck finding them in your mess of parts!
 
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Rossicle said:
Ah yeah.. I figured there was something missing there! Good luck finding them in your mess of parts!

Ya... Can't find them anywhere.
 
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We have a roller again. Next up is getting the motor in. Than all the little things.

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Looking neat ....... a really sound clean base.
All 'those little things' seem to go on for ever mind.
 
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Erskine said:
Looking neat ....... a really sound clean base.
All 'those little things' seem to go on for ever mind.

Ha I know they will. I have the KZ up and running though so I'm not in as much of a hurry for this.

The closer I get to finishing it the more I wish I hadn't told my wife she could have it. I kinda want it for myself. Haha

If she doesn't like riding it I'll probably find her a good scooter and than do some tweaking to make this thing more fun. More of a true mini-cafe as apposed to a comfortable ride for her. Which is the path it's currently on.
 
Re: 72 CL100 Mini-Cafe (Project #1)

Got the motor mounted, new bars (thanks Louie) and threw the tank on just for fun.

Issues, the clutch doesn't appear to be working right. The actuator pushes on the center of the clutch but doesn't move.

Thoughts?

And can't seam to get it to shift into first. It hits neutral fine and shifts through all the gears except for first.

Thoughts?

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Re: 72 CL100 Mini-Cafe (Project #1)

put the cover on and try the clutch. It takes a bit of pressure to get it to move.
 
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ffjmoore said:
put the cover on and try the clutch. It takes a bit of pressure to get it to move.

Hmm k. I put the cover on the tried moving the actuator arm with my hand but it wouldn't budge. Guess I could hook up the lever and see what happens...

ALSO, I can turn the engine by hand and it seams to get to a point where it won't move any more. I don't think it's due to pressure because I don't have the spark plug in. It is a bit concerning.
 
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pull the spark plug and turn the motor over. It will not build pressure with the plug out. If still wont turn....tear it apart. :eek:
 
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Ya thats what I'm saying... The spark plug is already out:-/

The weird thing is that it turns just fine for a few turns and than just stops.

Something binding up inside you think?
 
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treitz said:
Hmm k. I put the cover on the tried moving the actuator arm with my hand but it wouldn't budge. Guess I could hook up the lever and see what happens...

ALSO, I can turn the engine by hand and it seams to get to a point where it won't move any more. I don't think it's due to pressure because I don't have the spark plug in. It is a bit concerning.


I don't think you'll be able to move the actuator arm by hand. You'll have to have the cover bolted up and the lever and cable attached to get it to move.
 
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treitz said:
Ya thats what I'm saying... The spark plug is already out:-/

The weird thing is that it turns just fine for a few turns and than just stops.

Something binding up inside you think?

hard to diagnose with out being there but it sounds like you need to start taking it apart to find out whats wrong.
 
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Yeah.. I was afraid of that too.. Gotta be something that didn't go back together right during assembly. That sucks man. but I'll help you one of these days if you want.
 
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