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So, been a little while. I have helicoil'ed the stripped cam cap bolt successfully, no issues with them as usual other than making sure no cuttings drop into the engine (I used a plug of grease in the bottom of the hole to catch any cuttings, as well as coat the drill bit and tap in grease)...

Hi Teazer. Im not sure how to tackle the issue of blending the tank, to me the thinner the seat the better the cafe seats look. As the tank curves down at the rear I was thinking of mirroring that curve into the front of the seat base. Your right though, trimming the tank would be a great option...

Re: '74 CB200 Great to see your starting out with the grinder ;) Looks like you may need it looking at those fork tubes ;D Sorry, had to say it. I also like the open area under the seat look. Am also interested in seeing what you get up to :)

Hi Resin. Soon as I got it back home I did the copression test, I would have done it before buying the bike but didn't have the time. It didn't show any signs of low compression so I took a chance. Not replacing the cam chains or tensioners. I had a look at the tensioners and both had little...

With the engine out and the head gasket and manual in my hands, I thought it best to tackle the oil leak. Stripped the cams from the engine (reading later I could have left the inlet....you live and learn) and carefully removed the head with the help of a hammer and piece of hardwood. Didn't...

So here is a quick concept pick. The seat looks longer than what I think it would actually be, maybe the perspective of the photo I used makes it look skinny. In any case this is the best drawing I could do. I'm lifting the rear of the tank about 50mm (2") so the fibreglass seat pan would be...

Im guessing you are in the USA Resin. Locally it seems to be less trouble to get vehicles registered (so long as they are roadworthy). My bike had been sitting for a good while too although the owner said he would start it regularly, hope not too regularly as it was way over full of oil when I...

This thread is playing catch-up for a little while (during breaks at uni anyway). After getting it home I had a quick test ride and parked her in the shed to begin work. The first thing on the list was to clean up an area to work in. Once that was done I starting taking it apart. As I...

Hi everyone, this is my first bike build so don't expect great workmanship or expert mechanical repairs. I've worked a little on vehicles before (mainly my 88 4x4 Hilux) and have the Haynes 79-84 Cb750/900 manual to guide me, and so far I think I've gone ok. Feel free to let me know about any...

G'day to the forum. Thought I'd make this my first post in case I get charged with diving into the forum workings without a proper introduction. Not sure of what to say other than a little history lesson, no need to read further unless you are dangerously bored... I live in regional Victoria...