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Messages - SeanFD
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« on: February 15, 2026, 10:37:14 PM »
Never mind that; what about the guy/machine who made the kit!
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« on: January 06, 2026, 12:52:08 PM »
At the wheel; the swing arm bushes are new also.
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« on: January 06, 2026, 12:31:40 PM »
Thanks Ken, I've sent you that.
Quick update:
I removed the internals of the neutral switch and filled the cavity with Hondabond. After several trials and tribulations – which included finding the countershaft thrust washer in the recess for the kickstarter as I was about to install the latter – I got everything back together and the engine replaced.
Now, I'm happy to report that all 6 gears are there, both up and down. The weather precluded a road test, so that will have to wait till next time.
I am convinced this bike has enjoyed her retirement so much that she is determined to frustrate all my efforts to get her back on the road; I did mention those trials and tribulations ...
The last one I discovered was when replacing the exhaust; I pulled on the rear wheel and thought is moved when it shouldn't have; it feels as if the rear bearings need replacing. But these and the damper bushes are NEW! Like less that 5 miles old!!
Maybe I haven't tightened the bearing retainer?? Next time!
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« on: December 29, 2025, 04:25:31 PM »
If you mean the bolts on the gear selector parts, they are all 6mm; I don't think there is a listed torque fro them, but the general torque for those, AFAIK, in 5,8 - 8,7 ft-lbs.
The Common Service Manual says to use a bit of thread locker on the shift drum stopper plate bolt, so maybe add a little of all three.
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« on: December 27, 2025, 10:52:58 AM »
Example as given above.
800/44 = 18.2lb potential from each psi.
625/2 = 312.5 lb per tyre (@ 50/50 weight distribution)
312.5/ 18.2 = 17.7 psi
Are those example figures given, or estimated ? You'll need data from both tyres as they maybe different.
At 17.7 psi the bike will be unmanageable! Something not right there. On my 750, I used Honda pressures and this resulted in more wear at the edges, leaving a ridge in the centre. Then I read, on the US site I think, that with modern rubber, pressures need to be much higher. Now I run 38/40 F & 40/44 R with more even wear.
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« on: December 27, 2025, 10:43:23 AM »
So what was the issue? I must have missed that post.
My Haynes manual has torque values; in chapter 1 they are just below the specifications. I can send you a pic if you don’t find them.
Here’s a pace from the FSM; Haynes gives more for the engine.
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« on: December 20, 2025, 08:46:23 PM »
Sure, that's fine.
No rush.
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« on: December 19, 2025, 04:29:00 PM »
👍
But as I said Ken, no rush; get well first.
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« on: December 19, 2025, 08:40:20 AM »
That'd be great.
The CMS website shows the -023 fitting everything from the 200-350-400, while the -013 only covers 200-350.
So I'm going for reverse compatibility, and will be happy with the -013.
I'm in N Ireland; I'll pm my address.
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« on: December 18, 2025, 10:27:52 PM »
Ted, The bolt was just impossible to remove - I had loctited it in place and didn't loosen it before removing the engine from the frame. I went to my local workshop and used his air impact gun to loosen it.
It is indeed the neutral indicator switch. It is spring loaded, so what went wrong I have no idea. Anyone seen this before?
The part number is 35750-333-023. I've found one on eBay for about €80, posted to a friend there, so if you can do me a better deal Oddjob, that'd be great.
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« on: December 18, 2025, 02:39:28 PM »
The problem turned out to be the secondary drive gear bolt; a quick visit to my friendly mechanic with the engine solved that.
The good news: I found the problem!
The bad news; well not really bad, but definitely ANNOYING!
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Happy it is something so simple; mad that it was something so simple!
Now the quest to find a replacement. Anyone?
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« on: December 16, 2025, 11:32:38 PM »
Do I need to remove the alternator rotor before splitting the cases, or can I leave it in place?
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« on: December 15, 2025, 09:43:43 PM »
Nothing is impossible, there was a semi recent post on the US forum where a 750 had a broken selector drum, but in a lot of years thats the onluy one ive seen or heard of
We'll see tomorrow. I'll let you know.
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« on: December 15, 2025, 09:43:06 PM »
In the internet photo is it definitely in neutral?
He had just installed it, pointing out the importance of locating the neutral detent, so I think so.
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