Project 700ES

That paint job looks fantastic! Did you purposely tease us by just taking pics of small sections??

yep! no not really, I'm waiting for the parts to rebuild the forks and replace seals so I can re-assemble the front end. wait, wait, wait..... The tank was acid dipped but still has some rust in it. Wondering if I should use some form of tank liner POR-15? any suggestions?

Also need to replace the rubber grommets for the plastics..

Joe,

I'm about too on the 700E.

It has been a while since the last adjustment.

But, since this relates to your machine as well as many of the 16v engines.

Per the manual on the 700/750E ES/others, adjustment is 0.09-0.13mm (0.004-0.005") is splitting hairs here. On the low side, on the high side, there is not a high side or low side in the spec. Dead nut is the phrase.

Now, for those who have done miltiple valve adjustments as miles accumulate on the 16v engines enlighten us.. 8v engines speak out if you need too.

Which way does the valve terrain usually go?

A. It loosens up?

B. It tightens up?


I know, do a search.

Everything I have read says tightens up.

Maybe wrong.

Makes sense to me, all the parts are steel, but the head. My guess is the aluminum head takes the beating. Correct me if I am wrong. The valves sink, in turn the valves become tighter.

I think I have read that explaination in a reply from Ed somewhere.

[renobruce]

That paint job looks fantastic! Did you purposely tease us by just taking pics of small sections??

I've always done mine at a loose .004

I actually did not touch mine.

[kingofvenus]

Sweet I was wondering how that seat woul look on the bike. Now I will have to paint mine next year and I might even go Blue.... Getting ready to put the VC back on, I wanted to ask since I know you had the vale cover off did you do a quick adjustment and if so what did you set them at ? I did mine and went with .005, I'm glad I did because I did find 4-5 that were pretty tight.

The bike is looking great.

I've always done mine at a loose .004

[kingofvenus]

one more.... The seat looks like it will snug up perfectly.

How is the fit to the tail? My sargent recover (late '80s) has a gap at the top due to them finishing off the rear differently. Otherwise it was a great job that has held up really well. I'm considering having them recover it again.

[salty_monk]

I set mine to loosest tolerance.. but that's cause I don't want to do them again any time soon... Do my 8v's the same way where possible.

Sweet I was wondering how that seat woul look on the bike. Now I will have to paint mine next year and I might even go Blue.... Getting ready to put the VC back on, I wanted to ask since I know you had the vale cover off did you do a quick adjustment and if so what did you set them at ? I did mine and went with .005, I'm glad I did because I did find 4-5 that were pretty tight.

The bike is looking great.

Slapped a couple on the bike for grins...

You lucky dog !

Man, that's going to be one sharp bike when you get finished with it. Looking good !

Keep those progress images coming !

one more.... The seat looks like it will snug up perfectly.

[posplayr]

Joe,
Not shiny ? I can't tell everything is too bright .

Those look excellent and that seat goes with it sssssssoooooo well .
Keep them pics coming.

I'm working mine but it aint near as glamorors as those plastics (aircraft stripper and AU wheels ).
Jim

Slapped a couple on the bike for grins...

Well , they arrived today!..pics are not the greatest, much more shiney than it looks, lighting issues. They turned out fantastic!!! The decaling is flawless and the pearl white looks like the day it was new!!!

Rkt-Rch
U got an 1150 motor in that boat? Else wise we got some serious thread jacking goin on
Pos

Thanks Jim,

I was hoping someone would chime in

[posplayr]

Rkt-Rch
U got an 1150 motor in that boat? Else wise we got some serious thread jacking goin on
Pos

Getting closer, the valve cover is comming along and the tank has one more day (according to the directions) to dry and looks pretty good!

Here's a picture of the NOT POLISHED but looks semi done VC.