From 78c to 79s clone

[chuck hahn]

I thank you... got a long say to go but ill take small victories

 

[steve murdoch]

Engine covers look great!
Polished looks so much better than chromed, imho.

 

[chuck hahn]

I have been tempted to get a quote on just having a complete set of covers chromed. Bet that wouldnt be cheap. I immediately rubbed in copious ammounts of WIZARDS POWER SEAL so they wont oxidize. Should be good for quite some time. Just redo the sealer every spring.

 

[rphillips]

I'm with steve, though the chrome may be easier, the chrome just don't look right on those covers. The polished, though more trouble, just looks right.

 

[chuck hahn]

Woke up at 4AM to use bathroom and was wide awake at 5 so it was decided to drink coffee and get an early start. Was over to my shop by 630 and did fork seals, put on front sprocket and chain, installed rotors on the front rim, rubbed POWER SEAL into the fork lowers, cleaned up and mounted horn bracket, put forks and front tire on, installed headlight bucket and all the turn signals. Tested signals and everything worked as it should except the buzzer that goes off when signals are activated. Sounds sadly weak. Trying to decide if i just unplug it or find a working one.

I also assembled the front brake master cylinder and the brake switch. Brought the upper airbox and lid home and they are outside drying. Got more to do but its getting to the point the parts in the parts tub is getting less and less.

And for the final touch of the day, installed a vintage MARTEK 440 electronic ignition.....After 8 hours of solid wrenching i called it quits. Got a lot done.

 

[chuck hahn]

At some point i need to get some M5X10 phillips head screws and drill and tap the top bridge so i can mount the handle bar cushion pad. The top bridge of course is from the original C model which didnt have the cushion. Since its now converted to the E model configuration its necessary to add the cushion.

EDIT......
Just found a turn signal buzzer on ebay for 10 bucks shipped so i bit.

EDIT 2..
Checked mailbox and the allen head cover bolt set from Z1 has arrived...

 

[rphillips]

I's sitting here thinking about the buzzer. Back in the day, I'd always disconnect it, I didn't like it. That being said, for what you're doing now, it kind'f needs to be there. Sounds like a good day... As always, just my opinion.

 

[chuck hahn]

I like the looks people give when you pull up next to them in the turn lane..... i just look and nod.

 

[nvr2old]

Woke up at 4AM to use bathroom and was wide awake at 5 so it was decided to drink coffee and get an early start. Was over to my shop by 630 and did fork seals....

Hey Chuck, I'm just getting ready to swap in some new fork seals on my bike, also. Anything unusual about these forks I should know? What weight oil did you use, and how much oil in each fork leg

 

[chuck hahn]

Pretty straight forward larry. Take out phillips head drain and pump out old oil and replace screw. Then remove the allen head bolt in the bottom. I always heat the bolt good with the torch to soften any possible loctite. My electric impact "usually" spins the bolt out ok. If not trouble with botl just spinning the drive rod inside then just pull the two halves apart. Remove retainer clip and washer. I then use the torch an heat around the top where the seal sets in. This softens the rubber and i then just pry seals out... being careful the screwdriver doesnt contact the fork lower and gawl the metal. then once new seals are in just slide halves back together and put bottom bolt back in.

Now remove the top cap and add 8 ounces of oil. i used 15 weight.

 

[nvr2old]

Thanks for the quick reply and the pointers, Chuck. I appreciate it very much. Very similar to all the Hondas I've done in the past.

 

[chuck hahn]

Exactly. I would order the new sealing washers for the bottom bolts. I have had guys bring me leajers only to fing someone prior to me had scratched the seal surfaces. Not to worry if this happens. Clean it well with acetone and apply a wipe of RTV to the scratch and insert seals as normal. There isnt super high pressure on them and this will usually seal the offending scratch rather nicely. Any questions call me if you still have my number.

 

[nvr2old]

Thanks, man. I actually tried to call you a month or so ago when I was swapping the stator. The number I have didn't work. It was from back when I was painting your bikes..so you know how long ago that was..lol. PM me your phone number so we can stay in touch. Very anxious to see your red S-clone.

 

[chuck hahn]

texted to the number i have in my phone

 

[chuck hahn]

TODAY I SMELL VICTORY!!! I hung the old school Harris 4 into 1 and put carbs on. The pipe was originally on the 80 Cooley Russel Reeves sold to Frank Z. Now it slings under the red cooley. I had the Martek leads reveresed so it wouldnt start at first. Switched the leads and choked it and it almost instantly lit off. I got old exhaust gaskets in it but new ones are ordered. Now its wire up the SH775 and buy caliper seal kits. I uploaded the video to my youtube channel so i hope the link works for everyone.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxtqPY7T2vg

 

[Rich82GS750TZ]

Very nice Chuck! You know, you can embed the video right in the post by using the film strip icon in the reply toolbar and pasting the copied video share link where it prompts you to.

 

[chuck hahn]

Ive never been able to figure it out... do what i know to get the video here.

 

[rphillips]

Chuck, The end is getting nearer and nearer, looking great... Rich, do you know more about computers or motorcycles?? You seem pretty zeroed in on both.

 

[chuck hahn]

got plenty to do still. get calipers rebuit, check timing,sync carbs, install lchain guard, get throttle cables and grips, and im sure ill find more diddies.

EDIT.. Just remembered i dont have a seat...

 

[rphillips]

Ooh, a seat, that would be really handy.