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by socal1200r
Sat Jul 04, 2015 4:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chain vs. Shaft drive
Replies: 5
Views: 6193

Re: Chain vs. Shaft drive

I've had numerous bikes with shaft drive, namely Moto Guzzis ('74 Eldo LAPD, '78 V50, '95 1100 Sport, '98 EV, '03 Jackal). They're MUCH easier on maintenance, basically keep the fluid levels topped off and grease the fittings every now and then. A shaft setup is heavier than a chain, but the sturdin...
by socal1200r
Tue Jun 16, 2015 4:46 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Missing air filter cover
Replies: 12
Views: 7885

Re: Missing air filter cover

So are you saying it pulls past 4800 rpms on the way up to 85km/h, but once you get there and it's around 4800 rpms it falls off? If it has issues pulling past 4800 rpms in all gears, then it sounds like a carb/fuel delivery issue to me. From when I got my carbs done, they can be somewhat fussy with...
by socal1200r
Tue Jun 16, 2015 4:24 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Missing air filter cover
Replies: 12
Views: 7885

Re: Missing air filter cover

That's not it. I bought my '79 CB650 with less than 7K miles, and had to have an indy shop go thru it, especially the carbs. They got it all dialed in, and I actually removed the air filter cover to help it idle a little better. If you compare the small air filter cover opening, and in my case it wa...
by socal1200r
Wed May 27, 2015 5:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Just started riding. Comfort questions on long trips.
Replies: 5
Views: 6473

Re: Just started riding. Comfort questions on long trips.

There's a lot of things that can impact riding comfort from an ergonomic standpoint, versus bike condition. Sitting on the bike, how is the feel of the seat? How's the reach to the handlebars? What do the grips feel like? How's the reach to the foot controls? Some bikes that I've had the previous ow...
by socal1200r
Tue May 12, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: rocker covers
Replies: 3
Views: 4670

Re: rocker covers

Use foamy oven cleaner...spread out some newspaper, put the pieces down, spray with oven cleaner, let soak 15-20 minutes, put on some heavy latex dishwashing gloves, use some 000 to 0000 steel wool to rub it off, and they should pretty much be stripped down to the bare aluminum.
by socal1200r
Wed May 06, 2015 4:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SS brake lines
Replies: 9
Views: 7960

Re: SS brake lines

Yea might just look local. Socal what header is that? You can check "cyclebrakes.com", and look for a Galfer line for your bike. I've ordered s/s lines thru them on several other bikes I've had. I think the local shop that was doing some work on my CB650 went ahead and made the one I have...
by socal1200r
Mon May 04, 2015 5:06 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: A few pics
Replies: 11
Views: 9210

Re: A few pics

I like the "patina" of the gas tank! Those four mufflers are just screaming for the hole saw mod!
by socal1200r
Mon May 04, 2015 5:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: SS brake lines
Replies: 9
Views: 7960

Re: SS brake lines

I have one on my '79. Any time would be a good time to upgrade to s/s brake lines!
by socal1200r
Sun May 03, 2015 4:17 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Need cafe modification advise
Replies: 3
Views: 3719

Re: Need cafe modification advise

Seat: get a picture of how you want the seat to look (I'm assuming a solo seat look, with the hump behind it?), and take it to an upholstery shop. They should be able to modify your stock seat to look like that without too much effort. Turn signals: second on don't go with LEDs, dual filaments up fr...
by socal1200r
Sat Apr 25, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: Show it off
Topic: fairly new, thought I'd post a few photos of my work in prog
Replies: 6
Views: 6605

Re: fairly new, thought I'd post a few photos of my work in

BIG improvement, keep up the good work!
by socal1200r
Tue Apr 21, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Can you suggest any new rear shocks?
Replies: 5
Views: 4374

Re: Can you suggest any new rear shocks?

I like them. Do you still have the add for them? I was going to go with the 750/900 ones for $90. eBay seller's name is "osma-motor" http://www.ebay.com/itm/13-5-340mm-PAIR-AIR-SHOCK-ABSORBER-CLEVIS-HONDA-CB-750-RD-350-CB-BLACK-GOLD-NEW-/251193338986?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&h...
by socal1200r
Mon Apr 20, 2015 7:48 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Can you suggest any new rear shocks?
Replies: 5
Views: 4374

Re: Can you suggest any new rear shocks?

I got a replacement set of rear shocks off ebay, wanted something that had black springs and gold reservoir bodies. People on the SOHC forum really bagged on me for getting these, saying they're crap, they'll break, etc, etc. I ignored their comments got them anyway. So far they work fine, no signs ...
by socal1200r
Mon Apr 13, 2015 4:57 pm
Forum: Technical Discussion
Topic: Air Filter Cover Question
Replies: 7
Views: 5743

Re: Air Filter Cover Question

I had the opposite issue, in that the engine stumbled at low rpms, like right when you're taking off. I replaced the air filter with a new one, and decided to leave the filter cover off, and just put a small aluminum bracket across the filter that's held in place with the two cover bolts. The openin...
by socal1200r
Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:58 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: Finally got a hold of a 1979!
Replies: 4
Views: 6198

Re: Finally got a hold of a 1979!

Those could be my "before" pics, lol! I got mine with around 6000 miles, PO took decent care of her, already had a chrome 4-1, but other than that, it was stock. I changed the handlebars, mirrors, ceramic-coated the exhaust, powdercoated a bunch of engine parts, added new shocks/tires, an ...
by socal1200r
Sat Mar 07, 2015 8:16 pm
Forum: Show it off
Topic: My BRAT 1979 CB650Z - Never Done
Replies: 42
Views: 57109

Re: My 1979 CB650Z

Nice looking bike, I like the dual disc front end. I don't think those blinkers would be legal here in the States, at least not for directional signals anyway.

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