Bianco2564 Posted May 23, 2021 Author Posted May 23, 2021 Almost 3 years after starting the restoration of the Honda, I'm nearly there. Finished the front wheel this afternoon and put it back in. 5 Quote
Stu Posted May 24, 2021 Posted May 24, 2021 On 23/05/2021 at 18:17, Bianco2564 said: Almost 3 years after starting the restoration of the Honda, I'm nearly there. Finished the front wheel this afternoon and put it back in. Looks great 1 Quote
Bianco2564 Posted May 25, 2021 Author Posted May 25, 2021 On 24/05/2021 at 12:47, xemaynhapkhau said: Wow, look so difficulty. Hardest part was the exhaust, genuine ones are very rare and expensive when they come up. 1 Quote
Bianco2564 Posted June 16, 2021 Author Posted June 16, 2021 Got the SS running sweetly today, New ignition coil ( do not always believe what it says on ebay adverts, these coil leads aren't 520mm long) but they are just about long enough.Reset the float level to stop it flooding.Charged the battery and took it for a road test around the block.I was a bit tentative as its the first time I've ever respoked any wheels but was all ok. The rear tyre had lost all its pressure so will have to take a look at that, either the Chinese tubes have sh1t themselves already or I've nipped the tube fitting the tyre.Yes I did grind the ends of the spokes down. It's next trip out will hopefully be to the Founders Day rally at Stanford Hall in July, covid allowing of course. Quote
linuxrob Posted June 17, 2021 Posted June 17, 2021 19 hours ago, Bianco2564 said: Got the SS running sweetly today, New ignition coil ( do not always believe what it says on ebay adverts, these coil leads aren't 520mm long) but they are just about long enough.Reset the float level to stop it flooding.Charged the battery and took it for a road test around the block.I was a bit tentative as its the first time I've ever respoked any wheels but was all ok. The rear tyre had lost all its pressure so will have to take a look at that, either the Chinese tubes have sh1t themselves already or I've nipped the tube fitting the tyre.Yes I did grind the ends of the spokes down. It's next trip out will hopefully be to the Founders Day rally at Stanford Hall in July, covid allowing of course. VJMC Rally July??????? Quote
Bianco2564 Posted June 18, 2021 Author Posted June 18, 2021 @linuxrob The VJMC main rally is members only I think , I let my membership lapse, it was either VJMC or TMBF who i suscribed to and I felt like I got more out of this forum. Fired it up again yesterday to show #1grandson and it went first kick, he even commented on how well it started. 1 Quote
Bianco2564 Posted July 2, 2021 Author Posted July 2, 2021 Changed the fake chrome painted points cover for a nice shiny aluminium one. Also replaced the LH spark plug cap for a longer angled version due to the new coil leads being too short for the original ones to click on properly. 1 Quote
MikeHorton Posted July 3, 2021 Posted July 3, 2021 You should be proud of your work looks amazing ! 1 Quote
Bianco2564 Posted July 3, 2021 Author Posted July 3, 2021 21 minutes ago, MikeHorton said: You should be proud of your work looks amazing ! Thanks. There are a few bits I want to tackle although ok for now. I had the tank, mudguards and headlight housing painted over 20 years ago, they are starting to show their age in a few places. The original rear shocks were totally shot and I can't find any new so had to go for something that was the right dimensions, however I don't think they look right. The original are shrouded on the top half and should be painted red. 1 Quote
Bianco2564 Posted October 19, 2021 Author Posted October 19, 2021 While having a sort out in the loft I found all the handbooks, manuals and other literature I've got about it. Magazine is a test carried out in 1968. Also found the rather nifty leather goggles the previous owner gave me. 1 Quote
Yorky Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 F*** me, who was the previous owner, Biggles?? 2 Quote
Bender Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 55 minutes ago, Yorky said: F*** me, who was the previous owner, Biggles?? Worse. @Six30 1 Quote
fastbob Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Bender said: Worse. @Six30 You wot ? 1 Quote
Six30 Posted October 19, 2021 Posted October 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Bender said: Worse. @Six30 twat 1 Quote
bill field Posted July 28, 2022 Posted July 28, 2022 On 04/08/2018 at 19:19, Bianco2564 said: Finally after 20 years of ownership and 18 since its been on the road,I decided to do something with the Honda. So moved it out from under the bench and started to strip it. Within an hour tank,seat,rear mudguard,exhausts and engine were out,can't believe how simple it is. Plan to get the rest stripped out to get the bare frame and swingarm painted. Jobs to do; Source new exhausts.These are the worst bit as they are very rare and very expensive,looking at £500-1000 for a geniune pair.I will find something suitable to graft on maybe a pair of C50s. New wheel rims. Paint frame and swingarm Paint forks. Clean up engine and paint side cases Replace clutch springs and plates.Clutch was slipping last time I rode it. Replace brake shoes Replace tyres i know of a pair of brand new exhausts and a brand new fuel tank and seat if your still looking ? In dorset uk Quote
Bianco2564 Posted July 28, 2022 Author Posted July 28, 2022 2 hours ago, bill field said: i know of a pair of brand new exhausts and a brand new fuel tank and seat if your still looking ? In dorset uk My tank and seat are ok thanks but might be interested in the exhausts if the price is right. And welcome. Quote
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