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cbxdog
Rest in Peace

Joined: Mar 08, 2005
Posts: 12974
Location: The Sticks
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 3:57 pm |
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This is one of the largest topics (117 pages) on the CBX site, so I thought I would bring the theme over here.
What did you do to your bike today? |
_________________ 1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1980 CBX
1983 CB1100F
1980 CB1100RB Replica SC05 engine
1982 CB1100RC
1982 CB1100RC - basket case
1970 HD FLH
1976 HD FX
1983 HD FXRT
1988 FX 85th anniversary
1970 AMC Javelin
1982 AMC Spirit 360 5 speed |
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Shawn_Mc
CB1100F


Joined: Jul 30, 2012
Posts: 2814
Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca.
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:05 pm |
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I put 350 miles and a nice layer of dirt on it  |
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two-stroke-brit
Twinstar


Joined: Mar 22, 2013
Posts: 214
Location: houston texas usa
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 4:24 pm |
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i fitted the euro rear sets and its a good improvement to the ride position.
cheers mark |
_________________ She may not be pretty but always a fun ride.
1973 suzuki GT750
1973 kawasaki H1 500.
1982 honda CB900F |
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nathanhouse
Silver CB900F


Joined: Oct 05, 2008
Posts: 1446
Location: Dover, NH
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:22 pm |
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Fished doing the rod resizing for my engine build (yesterday), thought about the rest of the build today! |
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Hondamax
Silver CB900F


Joined: Feb 02, 2006
Posts: 1497
Location: Great Broughton, Cumbria, UK
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 5:25 pm |
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CB1100RB
Checked front indicator and horn wiring sub-harness
Fitted tax disc holder
Reshaped the bottom of the front calliper bleed nipples so that they seat better (may still have to junk the stainless steel ones and replace with standard)
Topped up brake fluid as a result of the above
Put battery on charge
Fitted spin-on oil filter
Put 4.5L of 10/40 oil in
Checked for oil leaks
Spun motor for about 10 seconds (first time ever that the motor has been spun) to check starter, etc.
Checked for oil leaks
CB985
Put battery on charge
VF1000RE
Stared at powder coated frame and parts
Workshop
Reorganised auto-electrical bits box
Cleared all tools from benches and replaced in toolbox
Cleared all old kitchen towel and cotton-buds into bin
Regards,
Max |
_________________ 1979 900Fz (from new) - NC30 Single-sided Swingarm, CBR1000F Forks, Tokico 4-Pot Callipers, Hindle 4:1, 985cc, RamAir Filters
1981 1100Rb - Running In
1982 1100Rc - Rebuilding
1984 VF1000R - Rebuilding
1984 VF1000R - Stored
1979 900Fz - Stored |
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cbxdog
Rest in Peace

Joined: Mar 08, 2005
Posts: 12974
Location: The Sticks
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 6:18 pm |
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two-stroke-brit wrote: |
i fitted the euro rear sets and its a good improvement to the ride position.
cheers mark |
Im working on fitting rear sets too.. Almost got the foot peg mount bolt finished (have to shorten the stock 1100F bolt) |
_________________ 1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1980 CBX
1983 CB1100F
1980 CB1100RB Replica SC05 engine
1982 CB1100RC
1982 CB1100RC - basket case
1970 HD FLH
1976 HD FX
1983 HD FXRT
1988 FX 85th anniversary
1970 AMC Javelin
1982 AMC Spirit 360 5 speed |
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Luckysox
CB1100F


Joined: May 13, 2005
Posts: 3247
Location: NE OHIO
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:11 pm |
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cbxdog wrote: |
two-stroke-brit wrote: |
i fitted the euro rear sets and its a good improvement to the ride position.
cheers mark |
Im working on fitting rear sets too.. Almost got the foot peg mount bolt finished (have to shorten the stock 1100F bolt) |
Aren't you going to wait and shorten and cut new threads on that future lathe .  |
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spike
Rest in Peace

Joined: Jul 20, 2006
Posts: 3445
Location: Holbrook Long Island New York
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 8:14 pm |
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Not a damn thing not even a fast ride. Workrd on my wrangler all weekend. New exhaust mainifold and new water pump. |
_________________ Three of a prefect pair |
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750Integra
Black CB750F


Joined: Jan 26, 2010
Posts: 969
Location: Pandora
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 10:05 pm |
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Rode dawn to after dark Thursday and took weekend off.
We had Indian summer here last week! Rain today. |
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grump
Red CB1100F


Joined: Jul 13, 2004
Posts: 5618
Location: Grass Valley,California, USA
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 10:09 pm |
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i rode it out to the chili place, didn't stop and then rode another 60 miles to get machaca instead of chili. |
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Shawn_Mc
CB1100F


Joined: Jul 30, 2012
Posts: 2814
Location: Anaheim Hills, Ca.
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Sun Oct 06, 2013 10:52 pm |
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spike wrote: |
Not a damn thing not even a fast ride. Workrd on my wrangler all weekend. New exhaust mainifold and new water pump. |
Nothing worse than spending an entire day wrenching just to get back to zero. |
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damage
Twinstar


Joined: Sep 02, 2009
Posts: 238
Location: Bunbury,Western Australia
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:24 am |
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I went out for a ride on the Bandit,mostly windy back roads to Nannup.Stopped for a cuppa then on to Bailingup.Stopped in Bailingup to refuel (damn 15 litre tank) but premium was $1.87 a litre !Fuck that,I'll fill up in Donnybrook it's only 20km up the road.No premium in Donnybrook,oh well I'll fill up in Boyanup.Nah,the servo in Boyanup is closed and not enough fuel to get home or back to Donnybrook.Luckily enough one of the guys I race with lives in Boyanup so I managed to scrounge enough fuel to get back to Bunbury.Apart from the fuel issues,a very pleasant Sunday ride was had.
Cheers,
Chris. |
_________________ 1999 Triumph Sprint St 955
1979 CB900f
1992 Suzuki GSX1100G sidecar
1996 Suzuki 1200 Bandit
1970 Honda CB350 P4 race bike
1985 Kawasaki GPZ900 P6 race bike
2012 MV Brutale 1090RR
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Wulph
Silver CB750F


Joined: Nov 24, 2005
Posts: 599
Location: Mulmur, ON
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:28 am |
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I installed the bottom end of the motor into my RD350 roller.
Gabe |
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coreyxh
Hawk


Joined: Aug 20, 2009
Posts: 352
Location: Indiana
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 12:30 am |
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I stared at it under its cover through my back window and wished it stopped raining. |
_________________ 1982 CB900F Freddie Spencer Replica project |
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1980CB750F
Silver CB900F


Joined: Mar 01, 2006
Posts: 1100
Location: Georgetown, Delaware
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:36 am |
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CB900F: read Mike Nixon's book on how to clean the carbs, while I was surf fishing on the beach. (90 degrees here today)
ST1100: rode it 35 miles to get a $5.00 burger and a microbrew after spending all afternoon on the beach.
Had a really good day!!! |
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cbxdog
Rest in Peace

Joined: Mar 08, 2005
Posts: 12974
Location: The Sticks
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:45 am |
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Luckysox wrote: |
cbxdog wrote: |
two-stroke-brit wrote: |
i fitted the euro rear sets and its a good improvement to the ride position.
cheers mark |
Im working on fitting rear sets too.. Almost got the foot peg mount bolt finished (have to shorten the stock 1100F bolt) |
Aren't you going to wait and shorten and cut new threads on that future lathe .  |
No way Dale, when I had acces to a modern machine shop, I still prefer to shorten the other end of the shaft by cutting off the existing hex head and welding on a new hex head.
Saw, welder, 10 minutes, why bother with cutting new threads ? If I didnt have a welder, I would use a die and cut new threads by hand ,, Unless you are a competent machinist, cutting threads on a lathe is waaaaaay beyond most amateur hour mechanics.
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_________________ 1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1980 CBX
1983 CB1100F
1980 CB1100RB Replica SC05 engine
1982 CB1100RC
1982 CB1100RC - basket case
1970 HD FLH
1976 HD FX
1983 HD FXRT
1988 FX 85th anniversary
1970 AMC Javelin
1982 AMC Spirit 360 5 speed |
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board


Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5229
Location: Central Maine
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 2:57 am |
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Rode the 1100 about 200 miles up into the mountains, with a buddy and his Harley riding friends. Took a couple of pics, but can't find the damned connector to put the pics on the computer. Came home and watched the Pats lose. So a good start to the day, a rather sucky finish...
Figured out a workaround:
One of the stops was the World Famous Los Ojos Bar in Jemez Springs:
And while we didn't set any "land speed records", we moved right along, even with the Geezer Glide in the group:
Saw some beautiful desert scenery:
A clear, crisp early autumn day in Nuevo Mexico... |
_________________ 1982 CB 985F
1982 CB 900F (the Animal)
1982 CB 900F (the beast)
Silence is the best reply to a Fool!
Ever notice that people who think they know everything never shut up? |
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DonR
CB1100F


Joined: Feb 17, 2009
Posts: 2107
Location: Oz
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 4:22 am |
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Gave her a bath.
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Dobbo
Hawk


Joined: Feb 19, 2011
Posts: 378
Location: Sydney, Australia
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 8:58 am |
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Been over in Vietnam and Cambodia for 3 weeks, got back yesterday so after a solid 10 hours sleep I cranked my baby over and took her for a short ride to the local servo and filled the tank, then home for a wash and a bit of maintenance.
Amazing what they can do on a Honda over there
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TCS1100F
Hawk


Joined: Jun 25, 2003
Posts: 401
Location: Kentucky
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:02 am |
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Watched it rain all day in KY!
Worked on silver 1100 to get cam cover to stop leaking.. I think I got it.. |
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cbxdog
Rest in Peace

Joined: Mar 08, 2005
Posts: 12974
Location: The Sticks
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 11:10 am |
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cliffiec wrote: |
Rode the 1100 about 200 miles up into the mountains, with a buddy and his Harley riding friends. Took a couple of pics, but can't find the damned connector to put the pics on the computer. Came home and watched the Pats lose. So a good start to the day, a rather sucky finish...
Figured out a workaround:
One of the stops was the World Famous Los Ojos Bar in Jemez Springs:
And while we didn't set any "land speed records", we moved right along, even with the Geezer Glide in the group:
Saw some beautiful desert scenery:
A clear, crisp early autumn day in Nuevo Mexico... |
Looks like a great day Rick. I really need to plan a trip out to ride with you. |
_________________ 1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1980 CBX
1983 CB1100F
1980 CB1100RB Replica SC05 engine
1982 CB1100RC
1982 CB1100RC - basket case
1970 HD FLH
1976 HD FX
1983 HD FXRT
1988 FX 85th anniversary
1970 AMC Javelin
1982 AMC Spirit 360 5 speed |
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cbxdog
Rest in Peace

Joined: Mar 08, 2005
Posts: 12974
Location: The Sticks
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:16 pm |
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cbxdog wrote: |
Luckysox wrote: |
cbxdog wrote: |
two-stroke-brit wrote: |
i fitted the euro rear sets and its a good improvement to the ride position.
cheers mark |
Im working on fitting rear sets too.. Almost got the foot peg mount bolt finished (have to shorten the stock 1100F bolt) |
Aren't you going to wait and shorten and cut new threads on that future lathe .  |
No way Dale, when I had acces to a modern machine shop, I still prefer to shorten the other end of the shaft by cutting off the existing hex head and welding on a new hex head.
Saw, welder, 10 minutes, why bother with cutting new threads ? If I didnt have a welder, I would use a die and cut new threads by hand ,, Unless you are a competent machinist, cutting threads on a lathe is waaaaaay beyond most amateur hour mechanics.
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Ready to weld
Finished product
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_________________ 1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1980 CBX
1983 CB1100F
1980 CB1100RB Replica SC05 engine
1982 CB1100RC
1982 CB1100RC - basket case
1970 HD FLH
1976 HD FX
1983 HD FXRT
1988 FX 85th anniversary
1970 AMC Javelin
1982 AMC Spirit 360 5 speed |
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lunterenholland
Silver CB750F


Joined: Feb 06, 2006
Posts: 592
Location: europe the netherlands lunteren
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 2:30 pm |
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The weather in Holland was awesome today.
May be the last time to make a ride in 2013.
So i did a few dike roads on the bimota R.
Great fun for the bike and rider  |
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tomk1960
Red CB1100F


Joined: Nov 13, 2009
Posts: 5003
Location: Worcester, MA
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 2:55 pm |
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Man, that bike is sick! Let's see some close-ups of it, Woot. |
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Powder coating services, specializing in all F components as well as brake system restoration.
Dealer for Galfer, Spiegler, Apex, APE, 4-into-1, KOSO, Venhill, ProBoltUSA, and Cometic.
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lunterenholland
Silver CB750F


Joined: Feb 06, 2006
Posts: 592
Location: europe the netherlands lunteren
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:17 pm |
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lunterenholland
Silver CB750F


Joined: Feb 06, 2006
Posts: 592
Location: europe the netherlands lunteren
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Mon Oct 07, 2013 3:21 pm |
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ctluba
Red CB1100F


Joined: Jul 19, 2010
Posts: 5394
Location: Ct
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Posted:
Mon Oct 07, 2013 4:08 pm |
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Rain all day.
Sucks losing some of the last few Sundays of the season. |
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cliffiec
Friend of the Board


Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 5229
Location: Central Maine
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Tue Oct 08, 2013 1:19 am |
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First official oil change on the 985 today. Still gotta work the bugs out of the carbs, and figure out why the clutch is slipping (only) in 3rd gear. Getting close with the new (old) girl... |
_________________ 1982 CB 985F
1982 CB 900F (the Animal)
1982 CB 900F (the beast)
Silence is the best reply to a Fool!
Ever notice that people who think they know everything never shut up? |
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cbxdog
Rest in Peace

Joined: Mar 08, 2005
Posts: 12974
Location: The Sticks
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Posted:
Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:20 am |
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Watching MNF and finishing up the rear set installation
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_________________ 1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1979 CBX
1980 CBX
1983 CB1100F
1980 CB1100RB Replica SC05 engine
1982 CB1100RC
1982 CB1100RC - basket case
1970 HD FLH
1976 HD FX
1983 HD FXRT
1988 FX 85th anniversary
1970 AMC Javelin
1982 AMC Spirit 360 5 speed |
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Luckysox
CB1100F


Joined: May 13, 2005
Posts: 3247
Location: NE OHIO
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Tue Oct 08, 2013 2:47 am |
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