new owner

[pae]

Hi all, new owner of '79 CB650Z just logging in. I'm keeping a log of my resto online at http://uk.geocities.com/cb650@btinternet.com/

Lot's of Q's will no doubt follow as I get underway.

regards, Phil

[pae]

Hi all, progress continues with the strip-down. Have a look at my website to see how far I've got.

If anyone needs detailed pictures of any area of the 650 to help them with their project let me know and I'll take some when I can.

Regards, Phil

[pae]

More work done today so keep an eye on the website.

regards, Phil

[pae]

Another few hours and the negine is out now. Check out the web pages for updates.

regards, Phil

[jimshea]

Phil,
Looks like the project is coming along nicely, good luck eith the resto.
Where are you located?
Jim.

[JonnyB]

Your getting on really well.

The real test is the fiddley bits later... stick it out... well done

Is that a real Black and Decker workmate the engine is balanced on? I got a cheap one off a car boot, and had to sling it out, it couldn't take the weight.

[SteveD CB500K0]

Must have been a bad 'un John.  I've had a spare 550 engine sitting on a B&D Workmate for the last 6 months. All it needs is a set of wheels so that I can juggle it with the three bikes.

[pae]

Hi Jim, John, Steve,

Jim, thanks for the words, I'm in Uckfield, deepest East Sussex.

John, no it's not genuine B&D. I did have a good look at it once the engine was on to make sure it was sound. Seems alright. It'd better be...

Steve, hi again,

regards, Phil

[pae]

Thought I'd update with a few pics of recent acquisitions and rebuilding...

regards, Phil

Guiliari (ebay bargain  )



Carbs

[pae]

Hi everyone,

I've suddenly realised that I'm perilously close to starting up the 650 project - it'll be the first time it's run in about 4 1/2 years (15 months in my ownership). Just to re-cap, I know of no history of problems, and since I've had it I've stripped the head and re-ground the valve seats, and stripped/cleaned/re-built the carbs. Otherwise it's in the same state that it last ran (as far as I know)

What's the checklist for a safe first run, both prior to firing it up and once it's fired up? Hoping it does of course!

I'm thinking of taking plugs out first and just spinning it over on the starter to get some oil around it, and get the fuel coming through. Then test the sparks with the plugs out.

Then firing it up and running it for a minute or so, switch off and check for leaks. If all OK, run it up again and check again for leaks, check the exhausts are heating evenly. What revs shall I take it up to? By the way, it'll all be done static, the rebuild is not advanced far enough to ride the bike yet.

Should I check timing before I tune the carbs, or the other way around. I'm assuming that both will be 'close enough in tune' to at least let the engine run fairly evenly.

thanks all, Phil

[SteveD CB500K0]

I think that you've got most of it there Phil.

Just remember - do the carb balance last as any other changes in timing, carbs, will require a rebalance.

[pae]

Well, it only runs! Took me a while (been a bit busy last few weeks) but eventually got around to it (after grinding weld away from rocker cover so No.2 plug would go in - don't ask   ).

Carb floats all sealed up, turned it over a few times and it runs pretty well considering that's about the first time in 4-1/2 years.

No.2 is not firing (not related to the above comment) but there were some oil leaks to attend to, so I didn't run it up for too long. I'll sort the leaks and then run it properly to see if No.2 comes into play or not.

Crikey, do those original BNIB Dunstall silencers sound good. I'll try and record it for your delight    

Phil