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My shins end up just in front of the mufflers, so a pair of chrome heat shields may be required.
My shins end up just in front of the mufflers, so a pair of chrome heat shields may be required.
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Thanks veaone, the line up of the pipes and the pods was sheer fluke - I wish I could say I designed it that way intentionally!
Todays efforts were all around bracket fabrication.
First up was the bending of the two muffler brackets that came with the mufflers. I fixed them back to one of the rear engine mount bracket bolts, and this has helped to align the mufflers.
Then it was time to fabricate some adaptor plates so that the Dyna coils would bolt up to the CB450K0 coil bracket.
New coils in place, terminals easy to get to and the tank clears them with the boots and leads fitted.
End of the day and I had to slip the tank and seat on, just to remind me how it will all look in the end.
Next step - find a CB450 fuel line plumbing diagram, I know it sounds simple - but I have no idea where the two pipes go off the petcock, and how to plumb it all into the inline filter before the Y splitter to each carb!
Todays efforts were all around bracket fabrication.
First up was the bending of the two muffler brackets that came with the mufflers. I fixed them back to one of the rear engine mount bracket bolts, and this has helped to align the mufflers.
Then it was time to fabricate some adaptor plates so that the Dyna coils would bolt up to the CB450K0 coil bracket.
New coils in place, terminals easy to get to and the tank clears them with the boots and leads fitted.
End of the day and I had to slip the tank and seat on, just to remind me how it will all look in the end.
Next step - find a CB450 fuel line plumbing diagram, I know it sounds simple - but I have no idea where the two pipes go off the petcock, and how to plumb it all into the inline filter before the Y splitter to each carb!
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Well - I have officially hit the 'I no longer have the skills or confidence to do this bit' wall.
Electrics!
I have installed my harness, wired up the easy stuff and now I am staring blankly at the battery, starter, coils, starter solenoid, reg rec, etc, etc and wondering how the hell it all gets connected.
I know there are coloured wires for a reason, and I do have a wiring diagram (well - I have three and they are all different).
Time to find a travelling Aussie bikie sparkie who can help me finish the job.
Electrics!
I have installed my harness, wired up the easy stuff and now I am staring blankly at the battery, starter, coils, starter solenoid, reg rec, etc, etc and wondering how the hell it all gets connected.
I know there are coloured wires for a reason, and I do have a wiring diagram (well - I have three and they are all different).
Time to find a travelling Aussie bikie sparkie who can help me finish the job.
frankenbike
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Hey there!
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frankenstuff said:
Ha!
Wanna fly over and do some wiring?
spotty
Vmax...why,yes i think i will
i have a recommendation in the form of a mate of mine who runs a bikes only auto elec in coburg
it called City Auto Electrical Services, in Irene St Coburg, his names Jack, ph 93506677, tell him spotty recommended him and when he stops swearing he'll be able to help you, he ain't the cheapest in the world but you'll have the advantage that
a) he's done or seen it all before (been going for at least 25 years)
b) it'll be done properly
c) he'll check everything is working as he goes rather than doing it yourself and wondering why the f**k it doesn't do something it should (or conversely does something it shouldn't)
d) you'll learn some new swear words
give him my love
it called City Auto Electrical Services, in Irene St Coburg, his names Jack, ph 93506677, tell him spotty recommended him and when he stops swearing he'll be able to help you, he ain't the cheapest in the world but you'll have the advantage that
a) he's done or seen it all before (been going for at least 25 years)
b) it'll be done properly
c) he'll check everything is working as he goes rather than doing it yourself and wondering why the f**k it doesn't do something it should (or conversely does something it shouldn't)
d) you'll learn some new swear words
give him my love
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spotty said:
Thanks Spotty - I have heard of that place and I have been trying to find it on Google, so your lead is right on time.
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maduncle
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Another good days work in between chores.
I have had vinegar in the fuel tank for two days to clean out the surface rust, so today I tipped most of it out, threw in twenty washers, shook the tank about, and tipped out the rusty crud and all twenty washers.
I then flushed the tank with hot water and some bi-carb soda to neutralise the vinegar, then blow dried the tank inside as much as I could, then tipped in some two stroke oil and shook it about to line the tank and prevent any flash rusting before I finally fit the tank.
Next task - choose a good CB450 stator cover from my parts collection, sand out the scrapes, polish and fit.
And it does not leak. How do I know this? The engine is now full of oil. A bit hard to see - but I also drilled out a small hole in the side kick stand mount, threaded it and inserted a short piece of thread to act as a side stand stop, so it does not swing all the way up and hit the rear sets.
Finished the day with some work on the wiring, I am getting some excellent local support and I now know how to wire up a charging circuit and an ignition circuit.
I am also part way through making a thin sheet metal pan for the seat upholstery. I find that if I cut a template and bend it to shape for the cafe seat hump, I can give it to the seat maker and get it done whilst I work on the bike.
Getting closer now...
I have had vinegar in the fuel tank for two days to clean out the surface rust, so today I tipped most of it out, threw in twenty washers, shook the tank about, and tipped out the rusty crud and all twenty washers.
I then flushed the tank with hot water and some bi-carb soda to neutralise the vinegar, then blow dried the tank inside as much as I could, then tipped in some two stroke oil and shook it about to line the tank and prevent any flash rusting before I finally fit the tank.
Next task - choose a good CB450 stator cover from my parts collection, sand out the scrapes, polish and fit.
And it does not leak. How do I know this? The engine is now full of oil. A bit hard to see - but I also drilled out a small hole in the side kick stand mount, threaded it and inserted a short piece of thread to act as a side stand stop, so it does not swing all the way up and hit the rear sets.
Finished the day with some work on the wiring, I am getting some excellent local support and I now know how to wire up a charging circuit and an ignition circuit.
I am also part way through making a thin sheet metal pan for the seat upholstery. I find that if I cut a template and bend it to shape for the cafe seat hump, I can give it to the seat maker and get it done whilst I work on the bike.
Getting closer now...
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mikewerx said:
There is actualy more room this way. The battery terminals were rubbing the back of the seat pan, so i took off the battery, reg/rec and solenoid and rearranged them to get more air around them.
I like the bracket for the battery better than the last one, i will be fitting a rubber battery holder strap too.
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Now one of you chaps was asking about the tyres on my bike, but your post has gone.
The tyres are 'Mitas' brand, H-01 on the front and H-06 on the rear.
I cannot comment on their road handling characteristics as yet, but they do look the part.
The tyres are 'Mitas' brand, H-01 on the front and H-06 on the rear.
I cannot comment on their road handling characteristics as yet, but they do look the part.
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clem said:
Thanks - what's your avatar bike?
Superhawk?
After one of those...
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DrJ said:
Still got 'em, and the original headers.
Just in case I need to slip them on for the roadworthy inspection.
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DrJ said:
Could do - once the bike is on the road, they are a bit old looking, i will put a photo of them up here later this week.
