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CB750 Barn find project - First Timer
Underdog1:
--- Quote from: Trigger on June 02, 2018, 12:56:16 PM ---If your powder over chrome, the paint will peel off in time. They need to be de chromed first.
--- End quote ---
yeah thats what he meant when he said the chrome rims are a pig to powder coat as stripping the chrome is difficult, but said he has done it before with good results
Underdog1:
Have ordered some TT100 tyres and some progressive fork springs from hagon. Basically just need the bits back from the painters and i can get things reassembled.
Had a manual clean out of the carb bowls a while back but need to do a more in depth clean, thinking abut buying a small (2l) ultrasonic cleaner, they have them on amazon for <£40. Also going to up the main jets from 105 to 110 and idle jets from 40 to 42 as the 4 into 1 system going on is basically straight through and im going to be running pod filters (because i never want my bike to run well again).
Anyone got any guides bookmarked on carb cleaning?
Wheres a good place to get the jets from?
EDIT just seen my cruzin image carb rebuild kit came with 110 mains so just need the idles
Underdog1:
Bits have started arriving
TT100s:
Hagon springs and 20L of vinegar to pickle my fuel tank in:
Unfortunately they've sent me a 3.50 19 front rather than the 4.10 i ordered but the wheels aren't good to go yet anyway, spoke to them this morning and the replacement will be here tomorrow. Have gone mad ordering all the bits i need to finish the bike, yet to be delivered is:
ultrasonic cleaner and carb solution
Short reverse cone for my MAC 4-1 system
Mini tacho
Mini speedo with LED idiot lights
Some different size jets
Vinyl leather stuff and foam to build the seat
New wheel spokes
and a few other misc bits.
I think all i need is a new chain and sprockets, possibly new points (may try and reuse the old ones), new brake hoses (looking to get some braided ones made up that go straight into the caliper - anyone know of any suppliers?) and some carb balancing stuff (not really looked into this yet).
There are plenty of shops in the states that sell cool bits for old bikes, have purchased stuff from 4 into 1 and Dime city in the past. Was hunting everywhere for the speedo and tacho that i wanted, a few crop up on ebay but they are always £30+ postage and you'll probably be stung with import duties etc.
Found this cool website https://modernmotorcyclecompany.eu who sold exactly what i was looking for, decent price cheap postage etc. Might be of use to some of you?
Underdog1:
Decided to pour 5L of white vinegar into the tank and leave for a few days. Didn't want to use my rebuild petcock with new seals as i don't think the vinegar will do them any good so i used an old one with perished seals that i had to fill full of vaseline.
Tank looks a bit of a state inside but i think its mostly varnish. After a day or 2 im going to give it a good shake with some nuts and bolts, drain/strain and go again.
If i don't make much progress I can step it up a bit by using thinners (although a little worried it will eat the paint if i spill any and i want to keep the aged look to the tank. If that doesn't work then I've spoken to a local rad shop who will clear it out without damaging the paint. They reckon £50-100 depending on condition (rust id imagine).
Trigger:
That is one bad tank, you will have to used Electrolysis to get that anywhere near clean. Or take it to a pro chemical strippers.
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