Post by: JustcallmeMrT on October 10, 2014, 06:47:57 PM
Having never owned a bike, and having bought this as a non runner, this is one of the most satisfying moments I've had in a very long time.
Thanks to everyone who has helped up to this point, I couldn't have done it alone!
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on October 10, 2014, 06:59:39 PM
Best of luck
Bitsa
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on October 10, 2014, 07:00:44 PM
Feels good dont it?Indeed it does. Thanks for the wiring tip Bitsa!
Best of luck
Bitsa
Post by: JamesH on October 10, 2014, 07:05:17 PM
Post by: matthewmosse on October 10, 2014, 07:09:08 PM
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on October 10, 2014, 07:27:03 PM
Cheers
Bitsa
Post by: mickwinf on October 10, 2014, 08:17:45 PM
Post by: Johnwebley on October 10, 2014, 08:49:17 PM
you want your pride and joy to be a pleasure to ride,
well done,
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on October 10, 2014, 08:50:46 PM
great news MrT,but,the motor is just the thing that makes it go,don't forget the brakes,forks,and general suspension,Definitely not forgotten. I just wanted to know it'd run before really tearing in and getting it up to the task of being a safe and reliable runner.
you want your pride and joy to be a pleasure to ride,
well done,
Post by: Liam on October 10, 2014, 09:27:26 PM
Post by: tom400f on October 11, 2014, 10:39:30 PM
Great news. Heart and soul is what you're giving it. Your SOHC bike is rewarding you in return
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on October 11, 2014, 11:28:37 PM
Video or we don't believe you ;)
Great news. Heart and soul is what you're giving it. Your SOHC bike is rewarding you in return
As you wish. :) I had enough forethought to set up the camera!
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mjtq3qz4la7z1l9/It%20lives%21%20short_001.mp4?dl=0 (https://www.dropbox.com/s/mjtq3qz4la7z1l9/It%20lives%21%20short_001.mp4?dl=0)
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on October 12, 2014, 09:36:32 AM
I remember those days.
Post by: Trigger on October 12, 2014, 10:01:48 AM
Post by: Bitsa (Ralph Wright - RIP) on October 12, 2014, 10:02:05 AM
Cheers
Bitsa
Post by: UK Pete on October 12, 2014, 10:10:03 AM
pete
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on October 12, 2014, 02:44:50 PM
:D
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on October 12, 2014, 02:48:50 PM
Post by: Trigger on October 12, 2014, 04:26:24 PM
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on October 12, 2014, 04:27:24 PM
The easiest way to get that out the frame is to remove the sump, oil filter and lay it on something soft on its side.Should I pull the forks first?
Post by: Green1 on October 12, 2014, 04:30:13 PM
Mick
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on October 12, 2014, 04:32:22 PM
Trig do you have to lay it on its right side like the 750 if so don't forget to remove the points cover if its any goodFrom the looks of it, most of the bolts will have to pull out from the right, so I think it'll have to be on the left. Don't know if this is typical or just the way the P.O. assembled it.
Mick
Post by: matthewmosse on October 12, 2014, 04:41:33 PM
Post by: JustcallmeMrT on October 12, 2014, 04:44:08 PM
Definitely has to come out of the right side of the frame, the engine bracketts only let it out that side. Note the bracket that holds the cluch cable on top right of gearbox, it comes off, on the left that long bolt goes through the frame so it will not fit through from that side.Thanks for the tip Matthew, would have spent am age trying to pull it out the left side.
Post by: Trigger on October 12, 2014, 04:56:44 PM