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What have I done!? CBX!
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- Track T 2411
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
- desertrefugee
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
Well, OK. Bottom line is that I want to do this one right. It might be custom, but nothing has been hacked and it's remarkably unmolested. The harness is pristine.
So, this won't be a quick project and I won't provide every excruciating detail, but since my activity will slow down during Summer garage heat in a month or so, I might as well add an installment of current activities.
1) Carb kits and carb to manifold isolators on order from Randakk. Mike Nixon's CBX carb book on the way. (Not looking forward to operating on this rack).
2) Petcock leaking like a sieve. Rebuild kit on the way. However, I will probably end up going with a Pingle.
3) Replaced gauge pod bezel and broken cluster back. Old guy dropped it in the garage (said he) and did some damage to the pod and a cam end cover.
4) Will soon be doing swingarm bushings. Factory used PLASTIC! Need to do some detailing back there anyway.
5) The ignitors have puked their potting material. (Common). At first I didn't know what it was until I read some more. Pulled the battery box to address this. Let me tell you that was a PIA. Think of pulling a GL fuel tank and you'll get the general idea.
Here are a few pics that provide a peek in the operating room:
So, this won't be a quick project and I won't provide every excruciating detail, but since my activity will slow down during Summer garage heat in a month or so, I might as well add an installment of current activities.
1) Carb kits and carb to manifold isolators on order from Randakk. Mike Nixon's CBX carb book on the way. (Not looking forward to operating on this rack).
2) Petcock leaking like a sieve. Rebuild kit on the way. However, I will probably end up going with a Pingle.
3) Replaced gauge pod bezel and broken cluster back. Old guy dropped it in the garage (said he) and did some damage to the pod and a cam end cover.
4) Will soon be doing swingarm bushings. Factory used PLASTIC! Need to do some detailing back there anyway.
5) The ignitors have puked their potting material. (Common). At first I didn't know what it was until I read some more. Pulled the battery box to address this. Let me tell you that was a PIA. Think of pulling a GL fuel tank and you'll get the general idea.
Here are a few pics that provide a peek in the operating room:
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- desertrefugee
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
...and this little puddle of hardened goo was the reason I pulled the box. The ignitors reside on the underside of the box and had offloaded some of their encapsulant. As it turned out, there was still plenty left - none of the components were exposed, but I filled them back up with epoxy.
Wotta a pain for nearly nothing. I did take the opportunity to tidy up under there - including removing the caliper stay and refinishing it. A much easier job with that box out.
Brakes, Carbs, Chain on deck. Order of operations undecided. I'd like to make some decent progress before I go into Summer hibernation.
Wotta a pain for nearly nothing. I did take the opportunity to tidy up under there - including removing the caliper stay and refinishing it. A much easier job with that box out.
Brakes, Carbs, Chain on deck. Order of operations undecided. I'd like to make some decent progress before I go into Summer hibernation.
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
Cool bike. Looks like a hot rod CBX. In other words, “I’d ride that” your a lucky man!
Dave
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1975 GL 1000
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- desertrefugee
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
I'll never complain about pulling a carb rack from a GL again. Never. This one was no picnic.
But, it's out now and time to get busy.
They weren't as bad as I expected, but a good freshening up never hurts. Borrowing my buddy's ultrasound cleaner. Again.
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
Those should clean up easy! Good old gas! How I miss it....
2002 1800 Wing
2001 Valkyrie Interstate
1978 1200 EFI Wing with Motorvation Coupe Royale sidecar
1977 1200 Wing cafe/bobber project
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
As many times as I have to go through carbs before they finally (don't) work-
Well, there's a reason I don't own a CBX.
Still, the "behind the scenes" is fantastic.
Well, there's a reason I don't own a CBX.
Still, the "behind the scenes" is fantastic.
1997 Valkyrie- Light Cutomization, but Too Busy Riding
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
Lemme tell you that "V" shape of the carb rack you see above really makes getting them off an adventure. I wimped out and cut the rubbers. Only because I have fresh ones to go on. I believe if I had needed to salvage the old ones, I'd still be cussing.
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
I will say, that's the one things I'm REALLY glad about my KZ1300. The airbox on mine is about 5 different pieces, one of which removes with two screws and out the side. After that there's plenty of room to shift the carb rack back off the engine, then off to the side as well. Five minutes, done.
Not to say it's a perfect bike, by a long shot. But I'll take what I can get.
Not to say it's a perfect bike, by a long shot. But I'll take what I can get.
1997 Valkyrie- Light Cutomization, but Too Busy Riding
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
That’s a really short lady driving that VW van ....
Gord
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
That's a storage spot for the hat of the lady who puts up with my garage habits. That poor Westy stores a few things...
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
One bank down:
One to go:
I'm starting to appreciate four cylinder Goldwings more and more...- Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It's about learning to ride in the rain.
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
I went all out on these carbs. Randakk's master kits. But, to tell you the truth, they were very clean. Just a little leftover varnish in the bowls. Otherwise, the only good thing about the rebuild is that now there's new Viton rubber. (The old stuff was pretty hard and dried out).
...but I'm pretty irritated right about now. Doing the last minute leakage sanity check...I have leakage. Looks like two or three of the bowl drains are weeping. I probably should have left them untouched! Retightened and monitoring. There also "might" be a bowl gasket causing a problem. Sheesh. I'm lucky that this one is well preserved and clean and doesn't need an all out restoration. "Resurrection", maybe. But, last night I also poked around into the wee hours detailing the nooks and crannies of the beast before re-installing carbs and headers. It might just look presentable when it goes back together!
...but I'm pretty irritated right about now. Doing the last minute leakage sanity check...I have leakage. Looks like two or three of the bowl drains are weeping. I probably should have left them untouched! Retightened and monitoring. There also "might" be a bowl gasket causing a problem. Sheesh. I'm lucky that this one is well preserved and clean and doesn't need an all out restoration. "Resurrection", maybe. But, last night I also poked around into the wee hours detailing the nooks and crannies of the beast before re-installing carbs and headers. It might just look presentable when it goes back together!
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
Just what I was thinking.5speed wrote:a true child of the 70's would buy that bike because of the flames.desertrefugee wrote:6 into 2 DW exhaust system. It trips my trigger. But, then, I'm a child of the 70's. We did lots of things differently. On the road to Tucson as we speak...
Something will happen soon.
I would never personally put flames on a bike, but if I bought this one, I'd leave them on there.
Kevin
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Re: What have I done!? CBX!
There's a bit of a lull in the action while I wait (and wait and wait) for a specialized Honda tool for hitting the synch screws on the carbs. They are in miserable locations and the tool is a godsend, I'm told. Although I don't often pay Honda's penalty fee for these things (this on is $75!), in this case it's pretty much a cost of admission. Pretty much just a screwdriver that runs down the center of an 8mm socket on an extension. Simple, but apparently effective. Supposed to be here next Wednesday.
I had the cam cover off to verify valve lash and decided to strip the paint and polish it. Wotta pain this is going to be. Should have left it painted!
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