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1967 CB450K0 Black Bomber Rebuild - By Royhall
royhall:
--- Quote from: Sgt.Pinback on February 13, 2019, 11:44:30 AM ---Thanks for info. I wouldn’t dare, here in Germany I would have more trouble in finding parts or a case.
Sorry for asking and good luck! That will be very interesting to follow.
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No need to apologise Uli you raised a valid and interesting point. From my point of view I am happy if I could make a small profit after they are finished even though I rarely sell them. I make sure I am not one of the people that will spend 8k restoring a bike worth 4k just so that every detail is correct. Mine are for riding, although only on sunny days as I'm not stupid. ;D
Anyone solved the "Who done it" mystery yet as I aint telling who or how much. ;)
AshimotoK0:
--- Quote from: royhall on February 13, 2019, 02:12:28 PM ---
--- Quote from: Sgt.Pinback on February 13, 2019, 11:44:30 AM ---Thanks for info. I wouldn’t dare, here in Germany I would have more trouble in finding parts or a case.
Sorry for asking and good luck! That will be very interesting to follow.
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No need to apologise Uli you raised a valid and interesting point. From my point of view I am happy if I could make a small profit after they are finished even though I rarely sell them. I make sure I am not one of the people that will spend 8k restoring a bike worth 4k just so that every detail is correct. Mine are for riding, although only on sunny days as I'm not stupid. ;D
Anyone solved the "Who done it" mystery yet as I aint telling who or how much. ;)
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It's Rosemary the Telephone Operator
MrDavo:
Here's what I use to get engines back in:
Big Leigh is 6' 7" and can get a Harley engine into the boot of my car. he's also very good at keeping our place in a taxi queue.
Bryanj:
A winged helmet and its OGRI!!!!!
royhall:
Got the clutch cover off, the screws came out easily. As expected it a black oily smelly mess in there. Got it to fit onto my 750 stand as Dave suggested using some bent thread bar but think I will need something a bit closer to the real mounting hole centres for the rebuild.
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Ironically the liberal coating of black goo appears to have protected the internals very well. It may not be as bad as I first thought.
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The oil pump didn't get away lightly though. This hole in the screen is a weak point in the pump. The design of the casting behind creates a funnel effect with the oil that concentrates it into a very small area and wears a hole in the screen. Once the hole is there, that allows crud to enter the oiling system which in never a good thing.
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On the other side the alternator cover has been repaired with epoxy and painted. A sure sign that the bike has been over on that side as it punches the gear change lever through the cover right at that point. Now this part is one very rare puppy due to it's exposed location. Stocks of this were used up years ago so may have to get it welded and maybe a ceramic or powder coated finish.
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This was the delights waiting for me in the sump pan. I will be glad to get this apart and all the parts cleaned. This smelly black goo gets onto everything, I think it's been under my finger nails for a week now. For the first time in a while I have started wearing gloves when handling these parts.
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Next adventure is into the gearbox and crank. Should be fun.
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