The rebirth of Lazarus

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Our local auto parts shop (Romac) that closed during the Covid Era had an aftermarket flexi-hose parts book where they would identify the type of end connectors. From this data they would find the closest hose length that would fit almost anything.
 
Appears braided versions are also available looking on flea bay.

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[mickwinf]

tried a local hydraulics company and they are able to shorten it and fit a new end.

[mickwinf]

as it turned out they could not fit new end so made me a braided one for £15 and when fitted is hardly seen so no problem. what was a problem was bleeding the brake, always puzzles me it always takes ages to sort out on a single caliper system yet on a car one with tandem systems and 4 wheels it seems easier. tried all the recommendations on here and eventually got it sorted. All rebuilt master and caliper with silicone fluid. Got him off the bench for the first time and actually moved under his own steam for about a meter, will try up driveway when it stops raining. one thing i did notice was first gear clicks in very smoothly without a big clunk so must have done the gearbox correctly.now need a uk style clutch cable as the one fitted is miles too long.

[Bryanj]

The Honda master cyl is a lot different from car ones and usually needs bench bleeding before it will work properly

[mickwinf]

as its sunny in scunny at the moment I have taken Lazarus outside to run him down the drive. Almost there mechanicaly just clutch cable to sort and chainguard to fit, also exhaust mount bracket for the motad exhaust kindly donated by Graham and Julie. then painting the tank and side panels, both original parts. Also got some stickers from Piki for the tank and other warnings to finish off the look. will upload a link to youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o-Zjh2YbcsM

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

I see you have routed your throttle cables down the right hand side of the frame (like mine) - bike looks brilliant in the video.
 Looks like you did not cross your clutch cable through the coil hole in the frame was there a reason for this?

[mickwinf]

Hi Ted, thats the wrong cable for the high bars i have had the same issues as you with three different lengths so just temporary until i source another. the one i got from silvers had the nylon lining as per original but caused a problem as liner was damaged and made the clutch stick so loath to get another. I always route the throttle cables on the right and don't think i will put clutch through coil hole.

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Only slight benefit that I can see in routing the clutch cable through the coil frame hole is it drops it at a nice angle into the carbs depending on what coils you have. Looking again it might be best as is.
My cheap Wemoto cable is the DB's for a neat fit it has no spare loops anywhere - clutch action feels like it is working ok.

[mickwinf]

working on the petrol tank, rubbed down to bare metal and primed. Was de rusting the inside but has revealed a hole in the bottom of tank. A bit cheesed off cos it looked solid so will have to decide how to proceed, repair or replace, damn it.

[mickwinf]

Lazarus continues to resist, still not sure what to do about the tank, was looking at the ones on ebay from India as brand new is tempting, has anyone any experience of them? Still having a problem with the clutch operation, originally fitted an OEM from Silvers but caused a problem releasing as the nylon liner was damaged. tried one from ebay which worked ok but was far too long so got another silvers one and still having trouble. Before fitting to bike but fitted to operating mechanism in cover it seems to operate correctly but when i fit to engine things seem to lock up and i cant get any adjustment on cable. I had loosened off the main adjuster on chain cover and pushrod is new, everything is greased up and free. Its very frustrating, any ideas?

[Bryanj]

Tank, have you got an old school radiator repair shop local, they may be able to solder patch(s) on.
Clutch the mechanism can be very finicky as is the adjustment, the was a bulletin on adjustement, shoul be in ashs dropbox, cable routing is vital, pdi and build list should also be in dropbox.

This sort of problem is one that is probably an easy fix in person but impossible at distance!

[mickwinf]

Hi Bryan, did think about the radiator place, will make enquiries. I thought I would do a couple of easy jobs today but not working out that way! back into the garage I go!

[Oddjob]

Ball bearing in the clutch adjuster Mick?

[mickwinf]

yes Ken I got a new one to make sure. I seem to have sorted it, i turned the main adjuster fully in and left it in that position instead of backing it off as per manual. Also the threaded adjuster at handlebar end was a little tight and was snagging on the nylon inner cable so filed that down, still think the plain cables are better. Had to walk away as getting frustrated today, I will return to battle tomorrow!

[mickwinf]

not much happening as I have been ill for a couple of weeks, but still struggling with the front brake bleeding. all new or refurbished, hoses rubber seals etc but just will not bleed. I have tried all the usual methods with syringes  but no luck so getting really frustrated, even dismantled master cylinder in case i did something wrong.