CB750K8 Project

[Green1]

What is it with Cg Honda's I to have one taking up valuable space.
Do those need replating I don't thing theirs one bolt on mine that good 

Mick

[martin_uk]

Thought I had better get wheels in motion to get UK registration, so wrote to Honda on 10/12 asking to confirm year of manufacture and included £30 fee.

Received a very quick response today with confirmation letter, a bit surprised they were so quick.

Just need to finish bike and get insurance and MOT before next step

[martin_uk]

Only 3 exhausts that came with bike, 2 look OK and third is rotted.

The 2 good ones are marked IR and IL.


I see from parts list that different part numbers are listed for exhausts from 2818258, which mine is.

Anyone know what the difference is and compatability with earlier 405 pipes?

Thanks

Martin

[martin_uk]

Off for plating

2014_1224kparts80011 by nitram2010, on Flickr

and as if by magic 

2014_1224kparts80013 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2014_1224kparts80014 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Cam cover screws, seat latch and battery carrier bolts were black plated so did the same.

2014_1224kparts80015 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2014_1224kparts80016 by nitram2010, on Flickr

The trays were from supermarket and quite handy for sorting.

[Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP)]

Bloody lovely
Cheers
Bitsa

[sprinta]

Off for plating

2014_1224kparts80011 by nitram2010, on Flickr

and as if by magic 

2014_1224kparts80013 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2014_1224kparts80014 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Cam cover screws, seat latch and battery carrier bolts were black plated so did the same.

2014_1224kparts80015 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2014_1224kparts80016 by nitram2010, on Flickr

The trays were from supermarket and quite handy for sorting.

How is the black finish done? What plating process is it?

[martin_uk]

Off for plating



How is the black finish done? What plating process is it?

I believe it is part of passivation process, as can choose clear (silver colour) coloured (yellow) or black.

Have also had parts nickel plated, cheaper than chroming, but not same bright shine, but does suit some applications, especially older bikes where it was used before chrome became common. 

[martin_uk]

Hub carrier drilled out staking to facilitate removal of retainer

2014_1224kparts80001 by nitram2010, on Flickr

[martin_uk]

Look what Santa brought- Ooh a new genuine exhaust  for Xmas 

2015_0101exhaust0003 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2015_0101exhaust0004 by nitram2010, on Flickr

Just need an upper left marked SL now.

[martin_uk]

Fitted the bronze swing arm bushes purchased from

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/360953538938?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Thanks to Triggers suggestion, also bought some taper bearing head races, cables and brake/clutch levers.

Seem to fit alot of models and good price.

CB 250 K CB250K3-5 72-75       
CJ 250 T CJ250T 77-79       
XL 250 XL250K3 77        
CB 360 G CB360G 75-77        
CJ 360 T CJ360T 76-79        
CB 400 Four CB400F 75-79        
CB 500 Four CB500F 72-77        
CB 500 T CB500T 75-79        
CB 500 Four CB550F 76-79        
CB 500 K CB550K3 77-79       
CB 750 F1/F2 CB750G 77-78       
CB 750 Four CB750K0-7 70-78       
CB 750 F RC04 80        
CB 750 KZ RC01 79-80        
CB 900 F SC01 79-80        

CBX 1000 CB1 78-80

Pleased with the way they fitted, with just the right amount of resistance.

Soaked in oil first just in case required.

I thought they might need to be reamed once pressed in (used 12mm studding with large washers to draw in), but fit with sleeve seems good.

I had already had arm powder coated so masking tape and foam for protection.

2015_0103armse0028 by nitram2010, on Flickr

2015_0103armse0029 by nitram2010, on Flickr

[Nurse Julie]

Quote. I thought they might need to be reamed once pressed in (used 12mm studding with large washers to draw in), but fit with sleeve seems good.

How lovely to learn the proper way to fit these bushes. I also got mine from twowheelfrank a couple of weeks ago, but I hit mine home with a piece of 4 x 2 timber and a hammer. I also soaked mine overnight as suggested by Hairygit I think, and they fit a treat.

[UK Pete]

They look like great replacements i have a set some where, what is the oil soaking about?
pete

[hairygit]

Because phosphour bronze is porous, it soaks up some of the oil, meaning they are thoroughly lubricated, and with the grease as well, they dont wear quickly.

[Green1]

4 X 2 and a hammer are the 2 most used tools in my toolbox

Mick

[Nurse Julie]

4 X 2 and a hammer are the 2 most used tools in my toolbox

Mick

Haha, I thought it was just me that resorted to unorthodox tools for the removal or fitting of parts. If I told you the implements I have had to use to get some of the bigger nuts and bolts undone on my 400, it would make a mechanic weep. Never mind, I get there in the end.
Julie