Honda-SOHC

Hi All,
Had a good day in the garage today and was mostly struggling to get the 4 into 2 exhaust system to fit properly. A wooden mallet helped. Its an unusual system in that cylinders 1 & 4 are connected as is 2 & 3 which gives rise to an unusual sound. I've started but haven't ridden the bike yet but when I eventually get the bike down the road and decide its a 'keeper' I'll shell out for a set of 4 pipes.
There's a little way to go yet. Bit of a horror in whats under under the LH side panel ! Can anyone tell me / post a photo of how it all should be arranged? The solenoid, fuse box, flasher relay and safety circuit box all hang free. the previous owner in Colorado USA must have had shares in Scotchlock connectors - even found them inside the handle bar switch gear.
If I were to do this again, I'd certainly check the head gasket for leaks, as that's why the engine had to come out and it has taken a huge amount of time. Bought it in October 2015 and only now getting to the point where I can ride it. I'd also check for any missing parts and add up what needs replacing as so far I've spent about £700 at David Silver and on eBay for bits like the centre stand which was missing, hoses, pads, gaskets, swing arm bushes and spindle; tons of stuff.
I'll let you know how it runs when I finally get my leg over it which will hopefully be this week.
Ride safe.
Cheers
Phil

Yep, same here. I've just ordered a new central pin from DS (£50!!) as there wasn't that much wear on the bushes.
Trouble was I'd destroyed them with a hack-saw in getting them out.
Ho Hum.

Hello again Chums,
Still need to know where you get your tyres.
I've done a search through the forum; plenty of info about what sort of tyre but can't find much on Where you get them without being stitched up.
Where is best - ebay, ATS, Black Circles.com, your local bike shop? I was tempted to get some from DS but they don't have any at the mo'
As always, any help appreciated.
Best regards
Phil

Hi,
Me again.
Just wondered what you fellas did for tyres. Want something decent that looks period. Do you use DS, ebay or is there somewhere else?
Incidentally, they will have to go on a set of Lesters. Wasn't keen on these to start with but they are a period accessory and may well keep them in view of the fact that spoked wheels are fairly rare; can't seem to find any. Can get the rims and spokes but not hubs which are currently buried in some landfill in Colorado USA.
Comments welcome.
Cheers all.
Phil d'A

DK/DS special progress: had the head skimmed to try and solve the massive oil leak I had.
Head now back on and just bolting down the cam carriers...........when........we all know it...........the resistance suddenly disappears. One stripped thread; well 3 actually.
I think this is due to some abuse its had in a previous life.
I was using the figure of 8ft lbs as given in the Haynes manual for 6mm threads.
Q: has anyone got any experience of Helecoils in an alloy head? The screw holes look to be blind and as long as I cover up the oil holes and valve springs I should be OK....
Whaddya think?
All advice welcome.
Thanks in advance.

Hello Chums,
I was a bit peed off to spend £40 on a set of gaskets from DS only to find that some O rings are missing; like the crucial ones between the barrels and head.
However, also got some rubber oil seals and don't know what they are for; don't remember seeing these on the strip down.
They are soft rubber rings about 8mm high and 15mm in diameter and there are 8 of them.
Any ideas?
Thanks in advance.

Don't whatever you do lock up the front wheel !!
To see what happened, I did this in the wet on the Embankment in about '76 when I was a despatch rider on my CB250 K2 and ended up right on my arse. A bit surprising for anybody following.
Ride safe

Spot on Dennis
Thank you