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Project CB350F
magpie114:
--- Quote from: Laverda Dave on January 28, 2024, 11:21:20 AM ---Looking very good 👍.
A tip I was given about choosing a colour was lay the colours out and take away those you really didn't like until you are down to just two remaining where you can't decide. You then toss a coin to decide between them. If for example the choice was between red and blue and heads won the green but you wish it had been the blue that won then blue is the right colour. It has to be an instant reaction not a few seconds later otherwise you are back to square one! Best tip I was given and it works........ usually until someone else gives you their opinion ::)
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I finally decided to go with Glory Blue Black Metallic or as near a match as possible. I think it was always going to be black!
Dropped the tank, panels and headlight brackets off at Rapier Paintwork in Hull who I've used before and did a great job.
magpie114:
Decided to fit Dunlop K82 tyres for the classic look and hopefully good grip. It's been a very long time since I've fitted a tyre and I've never found it easy. So I was a bit apprehensive about fitting the front tyre. This time I used a tyre lube instead of soap (which I've used in the past) and also a (new to me) "Bead Buddy". The tyre went on surprisingly quickly and easily. Using the Bead Buddy is like having a third hand I only had to use a tyre lever for the last few inches of the tyre.
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I've assembled the bottom end largely following NJ's thread. The bike has 11000 miles on the clock which I believe is genuine and only had to replace one shell. The primary chain, damper rubbers and obviously the various seals were also replaced. The horseshoe, which I gather can be a common problem, moves freely with no signs of binding or damage. Clutch plates and springs are well within specification. I intended to fit a new cam chain as a matter of course but unfortunately I had problems with the rivet tool. Instead of leaving it I tried to work around it only to ruin the chain. So I ended up fitting the original chain - it's done 11000 miles and I understand life is 30 to 35 thousand miles so I'm not concerned. The oil pump O rings were replaced with viton ones.
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I installed the engine by the frame over engine procedure on my own which was straightforward. The forks and front wheel were temporarily fitted to lift the frame off the floor.
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Next job is to fit my rebored barrels and pistons, received today from Julie/Graham.
taysidedragon:
I know it's too late now but, since you had the engine apart, you could have fitted a complete cam chain that wouldn't have needed riveting. You only need to rivet the camchain if you're not splitting the cases. 🤔
magpie114:
I was putting a heavy duty chain in which needed cutting, that bit went ok it was the riveting that went badly wrong. I was replacing it as a belt and braces approach so its not a disaster other than the loss of a good chain.
magpie114:
Busy day getting engine ready to fit an endless cam chain which I should have done in the first place after my error. Was initially reluctant to split the cases again but second time around on a clean engine it was quick and easy. Just need to remove the final traces of hondabond from the surfaces tomorrow, had to call it a day as I can almost taste cellulose thinners.
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Also replaced the bearings in the rear hub ready to send to Full Circle Wheelbuilding. This time making sure I drilled the retainer staking out a little deeper this time.
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