General Category => Restoration Projects => Topic started by: SIMPLEXUSA on March 19, 2013, 09:01:13 PM
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3/19/2013 replace bearings in fork tube . 99cents per bearing. not even worth cleaning old bearings. I installed set screws in the forks and put stainless cap nuts on top. I like the look.
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Dan, looking good. You will be riding in no time.
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I have been working on the bike. I pressed in new transmission bearings and have installed new belts. I also had a buddy make a new carriage bracket for the pully, as the old one was bent. I had all the parts powder coated. I then shimmed it all up and mounted it. waiting for more parts too arrive.
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Very nice . Shiny , too . ;)
I do like that powder coat finish .
Looks like your friend does nice work also .
Pete . :)
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I, bolted the springer front end on . I have two projects going so progress is slow.
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Here are pictures of the motor progress
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Your engine looks great Dan! Did the shims work out?
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Agreed , very nice .
Dan , Could you please post a pic looking directly into your motor intake ?
Looking at the last pic you posted , it looks like the throat is 'slotted' instead of through bored .
Pete . :)
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Kartjockey, yes the shims worked out great! I sent you an email thanking you (hope you got it). thanks again . pd. here is the pic. yes it is slotted, hope this is what you wanted.
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Thanks for the pic Dan . :)
Interesting ...
I'm learning something new everyday . I've seen the pre M rotory valve ( crank portion ) but hadn't noticed the slotted throat . Honestly , never thought it might be .
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Update........ got my seat from heathers leathers. nice job! nice guy to do business with.
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more pics
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I'm jealous . That looks nicer and maybe more comfy than my original OEM seat .
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Put the motor in today. it went well until I realized that my engine drive belt rubs on my tillotson carb. when belt is slackened (neutral). What the heck? I got this bike in rough shape , not running . a lot of guess work. any pics. of a complete bike would be great. (r/side carb/belt area). Thanks Dan
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Starting to put coil together
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Nice and clean .
Why is the threaded end of your crank so short ? It seems to have about half as many threads as mine . I hope that's normal for the earlier models . It looks very similar to this illustration :
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa28/pdcomm/Simplex/SimplexMCrankshaft_zps48555ed0.jpg)
Here's a pic of mine before the rebuild :
(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa28/pdcomm/Simplex/HPIM1551.jpg)
Pete . :)
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Yes, I have already trial fit the flywheel. it is a normal length. seems ok. cant wait to fire her up!
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(http://www.cb750c.com/modules/Forums/images/smiles/icon_cool.gif)
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Rear fender finally done. I went with a different tail lamp. it has a old glass lens. I like it better than the original. I put ignition in also
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fender pics
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Got new flywheel cover back from powder coat.
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Purdy nice . ;)