The story so far.

[Bonez]

Having done 120,000kms the old CB750Fc2(Integra) is getting a little much needed attention. I bought this bike in 1986 new, was 2-3 grand cheaper than other 750s at the time and saw no need for anything bigger-I'm not a follower of fashion- being a Jap market model (equivalent to the pom/euro F2D market model CB900) it had a lot of good bits-decent fairing "real" anti-dive, wider rims from previous models in the range. I added Givi boxes to complete the touring image. The intention was to hold on to it for a while (10 years I thought), bought a Honda shop manual, selection of shims and shim fitting/removal tools. Due to health problems and the fact my prefered ride is the '76 CB550 the kms are'nt too high. That's enough background now on with the servicing-Just checked and replaced valve shims (now I know why I prefer screw and locknut adjusters;)) and sparkpugs. Some work was done on the ol girl around 1989 because of a burnt exhaust valve (trashing the thing cold didn't help). Was surprised to see no noticable wear on the cam lobes. The cam chains had no plates missing and seemed taught so the tensioners appear to be functioning ok (considering this range is known for "the" camchain -well 2 cc's is this beasty-issue, not bad). Have removed the counter shaft sprocket as that was stuffed, with teeth looking like sharks fins, with the aided by a length of steel bar for extra leverage on the retaining bolt with bike in gear and rear break applied-funny how these wee tips aren't mentioned in servicing manuals. The sprockets been on the bike well, um, hmmm a looong time(bloody memory, makes mental note to start a servicing log book :lol: ). Final drive chains hadit, but it's a $30 cheapy with 12,000ks up so is to be expected. So new chains and sprockets are to go, just need to borrow a mates torque wrench tomorrow for the c/s sprocket bolt. The two inboard spark plug caps will need replacing, as will one of the coils as it appears one of the contacts to the H/T leads has erroded away. Checked the carbon alternator brushes , still plenty of wear left-funny as they haven't been replaced since new and I ride with the lights on (have had a spare set "just in case for years"). Thank goodness I have a spare cikle(well a couple) to keep mobile on. If anyone is after info on the early aircooled Dohc Cb750/900/1100 range there is a wealth of infomation here- http://www.cb1100f.net/ Just added a pic of the bike in a state of undress after being attcked by the water blaster. To be continued.................

[Jackrat]

If your interested in any CB750 parts,contact "Undie Taker"
He's a very quite member of this site and has two complete rolling chasis and a couple/or three complete engines he's looking at finding a home for.
He has both single and twin cam,one of the rolling chasis is a SuperSport.
Cheers.

[Bonez]

He has both single and twin cam,one of the rolling chasis is a SuperSport.
Cheers.
Always interested in possible source of "pre loved" spares if needed, thanks JR.

[Bonez]

Part two- Swing arm bearings greased via convenient grease nipple, something the GSX750 doesn't have. New front drive sprocket (correctly torqued) with a standard chain (generally get 10,000-12,000kms out of them)adjusted with the right amount of play-we don't want to stuff up the final drive shaft bearings do we? I tend to change the master link at 5,000ks as I've observed over the years m/link pins tend to wear faster than the pins in the riveted links. This also tends to eleminate the possiblity of a thrown m/link when the chain gets near the end of it's life. Had mates who've done this and what a mess some have made to engine castings. The reason I haven't replaced the rear sprocket yet is the rear tyre has around 3-4,000k left so will replace the sprocket at the same time a practice which has served me well in the past. Will most likely fit an o'ring chain then too, with the current chain going on the cb550 when it's one wears out. Inspected the rear break pads, caliper and rear master cylinder. Break fluid appears to be fine. Inspection of electrical connectors carried out and those that look a bit suspect get a good lashing of crc 2.26. Time for a coffee/tea-stick your favorate beverage here. Ready for the next phase-the front end.

[toads]

you have been a busy chap, most interested to hear what's worn out and what's not, and I'm most impressed you have held onto this bike for so many years without getting tired of it, that in itself is a huge plug for the make and model.

[Bonez]

you have been a busy chap, most interested to hear what's worn out and what's not, and I'm most impressed you have held onto this bike for so many years without getting tired of it, that in itself is a huge plug for the make and model. The seat had to be recovered (twice in fact because of a teething mutt) and it uses a bit of oil (with oil changes at 3000kms this isn't a biggy). Replaced the original rusted out mufflers with stainless steel items as four into one's available at the time looked stupid and were bloody loud. The rear shocks are Konis (now called Ikons I believe for m/c shocks). Yes there are "better" bikes out there but generally speaking it is all the bike I actually need. Test rode a Guzzi Le Mans, BMW R100, K100, Gagiva 650 and a few other bikes around the 6 year mark, but none had that comfortable "ol boot" feel or provided any real benefit that I saw apart from the shaftdrives. The Guzzi and beemers felt like park benches :argh: to ride though. Didn't fancy the expensive servicing (cam belts anyone) of the Ducati engined Cagiva. Had owned an R65 for a number of years (still had the integra and spent as much as I paid for the BMW tidying it up) as well but wouldn't rave over it. Glad I got rid of the thing as the shaft retaining clip packed a sad on the next owner. Simple yes, me a definite no. Dad owns a R80 and I know what other problems BMWs can have. I'm not a racer wannabe so "sports bikes" don't appeal to me at all though they have their place and I appreciate that, as do cruisers, tourers or what ever market segment invented so far is. Funny thing is I was offered a $2700 trade (was offered similar trade-in price back in '93)-in on a new Suziki 1200SS about eight months ago but even a ride on that didn't temp me. The ride on the step sons Triumph 955i RS recently was a buzz though. It rode like it was on rails. Far too easy to loose one's licence on (as the step son had done) It sounded like a deisel though when idling.:sunny: Hope i haven't upset anyone by the descriptions above, if so get over it :shifty:

[Bonez]

Disasembled the Rh fork tube, with the aid of the next door neighbors circlip pliers. Replaced the seal (the second replaced on this bike in 18 years of ownership). Quite an easy job really. Remember to remove the damping rod bolt at the bottem of the lower fork leg (leave the spring in and cap on as this stops the rod from just rotating around inside the tube). The ATF fluid I used as a damping medium needed replacing. The tube has some pitting, which is to be expect, but have managed to buff most of the ruffness out with toothpate and the wifes dremel with cloth attachment. :2thumbsup No appearent movement between tube and lower so the bronze bushes wont get replaced. I may invest in a pair of fork gaiters for it as these have kept the '76 550s tubes in reasonably good nick. I tend to believe in function over looks so don't care if it makes it look "old" (anyway is'nt retro the way to go these days) May also get new springs as the originals don't keep the forks up high enough (never has since new) if there isn't any air in them. This model has air caps with a balance tube as factory standard. The seal retaining circlip was a bit corroded so I attcked that with fine emery paper a treated it with a rust inhibiter. Now its going to last another 18 years :yes: The Lh tube will get the same cleanup but doesn't need a new seal just fork oil. In fact it's still the original one as purchased. IIRC this is the forth time the fork oil-still have'nt created a log book. Oh and the 250T has donated it's spark plug cap boots to the Integra. :bleh: [Mental note-remember to "borrow" the wifies car battery to try get the 250 running on Sunday..........] I see a Super Cheap Autos store is opening tomorrow so may pop in there for some fork oil (aka ATF fluid) and a set of circlip pliers. :doobey: Inspected the steering head bearings and greased. They'll last untill the Integra is due it's next major overhaul at around 160,000km if not before. In fact they where in better nick the ones I had on my old BMW R65 I had with half the mileage.

[Bonez]

Inspected the front wheel bearings and everything is ok there. Remounted the forks to the triple clamps. Will still get some fork gaiters before next winter. Fitted the clip-ons, front mudguard, f wheel, breaks etc. The front pads have enough meat left to get a WOF but will purchase 2 sets in the interem and fit them at the same time the back tire goes on. Have had one bad experience after a I bought a bike that locked its backwheel up on the first ride (a shake down run if you will) I did on it because of metal to metal contact (pad backings seizing onto the disk), luckily it was at 40-50kmp or so in Bulls. Will replace the break fluid then too and maybe fit steel braided break lines. Will attack it again with the water blaster and soapy water sometime this weekend. Then go over the frame with rust inhibiter and gloss black spray bomb on those areas where bits have rubbed on the frame and exposed bare metal. I guess I could powder coat the frame, well maybe one day........ Will polish the cam cover and other exposed ali bits. May even strip the paint off the clutch housing just for fun. Oh well off to bed night night all pleasent dreams-must remember to remove my frilly dress first :love2:

[Bonez]

Oh well the beast is all back together and ready for next winter (if I haven't traded it for something else). I'll try and keep this thread alive with any updates in it's servicabilty etc.

[Bonez]

Just did a shake down run this evening and apart from the top box not being unlocked :Pokey: No leaks,missing bolts everything is sweet. Looking at another Bol'dor to keep it company.

[Blakamin]

Very Nice!!!!!! :first:
love old jappers in mint condition.... they had a personality... now if I could just import all my 76 z900 bits....

[Bonez]

Very Nice!!!!!! :first:
love old jappers in mint condition.... they had a personality... now if I could just import all my 76 z900 bits.... Cheers. I wouldn't call it mint but certainly better than some I've seen with half the km'age and it's allllll mine not some finance companies ;). That reminds me. I must pop in to Super Cheap Autos and get some bit n bobs to beutify the ol girl a bit more. :hug: re z900 bits, have you tried Z Power in Australia I think?

[Bonez]

Took the ol girl for a ride in the wet a few weeks back. Cough, cough, splutter, bang. Reminder that one coil wasn't the the best. A quick look on trademe, "buy now" of a reasonable some and a replacement set are mine. Fitted them today. Starts a lot sweeter and settles down to a nice rattly idle. Had a decent look at the old ones, the HT leads on these seperate from the coil and one contact is very erroded and looks like its been arching. Something I should have done 10 years ago I guess, but as they say good things take time. Fitted the gold plated break lines to the CB550F on the weekend as well. Super Cheap Autos had Dot 4 break fluid for around $4.00 a 500ml bottle. Had an ear operation yesterday so am off work for a week. Something I wasn't expecting this week, but the specialist had a surgery opening. 3rd time i've had this op. Hopefull I'll be able to do the ColdKiwi this weekend even if its for only a couple of hours.

[thehollowmen]

That's a Honda Integra?
No wonder I keep saying the boy racers are crazy :Pokey:

Seriously though, good luck with getting it sorted. Follow up those leads and show us the pictures as she comes back into shape. And get well soon :-)

[Bonez]

That's a Honda Integra?
No wonder I keep saying the boy racers are crazy :Pokey:

Seriously though, good luck with getting it sorted. Follow up those leads and show us the pictures as she comes back into shape. And get well soon :-)Gerties running good now. :not: Don't know why Honda called this model an Integra as it was producing a Tin Top with that monika. Just getting rid of the extra stickers I guess :dodge: Mind you I still think the early 80s Bol'dor (rollerdoor) model range are still the one of the best looking bikes ever released. Reading the previous posts I haven't got fork boots yet, winters been so mild. Also I'm enjoying scooting around on the GB400. :spudflip:

[Bonez]

Managed to source a spares bike over in Hawkes Bay on the weekend for a good sum. The engine has burnt exhaust valve so no real biggy to sort out. Thought I was in Bol'dor heaven when I visited the gent. Seems he has been given bit n peices over the years by friends and his 900 has over 300,000kms up. Loaded Gerties panniers up with spares and am waiting for mum and dad to get there van sorted so I can bring rest of the new aquisition home. Life is good.

[Bonez]

On the ride down to see Cath to drop the 250RS bits off I decided to fill the ol gal up with 95 in Palmy. Didn't end up going back home via the Wiapara, running late, and decided to see how far I could go before it went onto reserve. I'd recalled it was around 280ks or so. It's been quite some time since I've done this intentionally. To my surprise I got 320ks before it started to sputter, about 50 yards from home. This thing has a 20 ltr tank with about 4.5 ltr reserve. Now after 19 years and 123,000 ks up on this ol air-cooled 550lb rattler I don't think this is too bad at all. It's not been to a m/c mechanic since around 1991 when I had the carbs "proffessionally" balanced. One tip I found interesting over the years was set the shim clearances to 5 thou of an inch instead of the factory recommended 3 thou.

[Bonez]

Just had a new ME55 tossed on the back. One I bought 4 or so months ago, tis nice to have one handy instead of trying to get one at the last minute. Too lazy to do the lever thing today so got the young falla at The Tyre General to do it- young brute of a man he was, quick as too. So the ol gal is read for it's WOF in
in a fortnight. Will break it in on the commute to work next week instead of using the GB. Inspected the rear sprocket and decided it won't need replacing just yet, as it is wearing quite evenly and no hooked teeth. Better than I thought, so maybe next tire change. Double checked my work as I do tend to forget things more these days. I see she's due for an oil change in 500kms so have got the filter and oil at the ready. Sels1 popped in for a cuppa after visiting ANZA. It was nice to see you again Selwyn hope the ride home went well.

Edit- Got a WOF no worries. Seems the testing station I went to had a few pro bike blokes there. :drinkup:

[Bonez]

It's been a while. Hope the 250RS still on the road Cath.

Picked up the remainder of the spares bike today, well dad and mom where kind enough to bring it over from Flaxmere and catch up with their great grandson. I rode the GSX750EZ over (managed to avoid getting a speedy ticket-phew!!) to pay the balance oweing and didn't expect to have the spares bike in the shed till around March, ready for a winter project. I'm going to seal the engine upon removal (tip- 44mm bath pugs fit the exhaust ports just nicely), spay copious qtys of engine degreaser and at attack it with the water blaster and stiff nylon brush tomorrow. A beer crate on a rollerskate comes in handy I've found. Picked up a full cb900 gasket set before Cristmas from ANZA for $10 so just need a 79-83 DOHC cb750f base and head gasket if anyone has them lying around.:msn-wink: Mainly got the the thing for the motor, which I'll pull down and inspect, but have managed to get a few more spares. Now have a set of wheels I can have tires fitted to and straight swap as needed. Though I am toying with the idea of fitting them to the cb550 to replace it's spoked items. Time will tell. Oh well, night night all. :yes: :zzzz:

[Bonez]

Picks below of the bits n peices I've picked up. Hmmmm been thinking about getting it up and running, with a bit of custom work. Funny how "projects" tend to esculate is'nt it? :o

[Bonez]

Just scored another motor off trademe. Engines arrived. Turns out there is damage to the castings that the seller didn't let on about, even after I asked if there was fin damage. Oh well buyer beaware I guess, appropiate feedback posted. Worth it for the spares though. Casings will go to the scrap man.

Lifted the cam cover and the cams/cam spockets are in excellent condition. Bugger all wear on the camchain tensioners. Somebody has used silicone sealant on the cam cover gasket, which isn't terribly bright as it can block up oil galleries.

[ducatilover]

nice bike:first: i like hondas:rolleyes:

[Bonez]

nice bike:first: I like hondas:rolleyes:Thanks. It's been good too me. A few more things need to be tidied up astheticly. Thanks to KB I've gotten back into the groove, as it where, am meeting more folk and catching up with people I haven't been in contact with for years. All in all a great bunch.

[ducatilover]

i know a guy in welly that used to have a 750/4.... and a triumph truxton... very nice bikes. id still ride my bros650 through the twisties anyday

[Bonez]

i know a guy in welly that used to have a 750/4.... and a triumph truxton... very nice bikes. id still ride my bros650 through the twisties anydayThat's exactly the reason I got the GB400-TWISTIEEEEEES

Oh and the daily commute to work.

[ducatilover]

what do you know about honda tt500? my unlce has two of them [well 5 years ago he did] and i never really closely inspected them them but they are nice looking. what kinda engine are they?

[Bonez]

what do you know about honda tt500? my unlce has two of them [well 5 years ago he did] and i never really closely inspected them them but they are nice looking. what kinda engine are they?
Yamaha produced TT500s. Honda produced GB500TTs just a bigger engined GB400 realy, for the international market.

NZ was lucky enough to get the overflow of Jap market GB400s. My understanding is the 400 never had the top end problems the 500 had and a common fix is to graphed an XR600 head to them. Froggyfrenchman is a GB fan btw.

Maybe you'd like to continue this conversation here-

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=12860&page=4&highlight=gb400tt

[Bonez]

Stripped the spares engine. Parts scattered all over my workbench, as you do.
one gear tooth worn, crank looks good, cam chains are fine, primary chain is complete. So lots of reusable bits n bobs. Need to get of my backside and construct a cleaning bath/booth shortly. Well, maybe after the missus's craft room is built.

[Bonez]

Time for another oil change. Off to Mitre 10 I go for that wonderfull golden liquid at $10 for 4 litres................... Yes I'm tight. Then again, maybe I'm just a discerning motorcyclist :p

[Bonez]

Moderators is there any chance of moving this thread over to the touring Fixing etc section?

Thanks

[number33]

Bonez, I had a brandnew 79750K eventually with 4-1 and tweaks, made it like an F. I remember it as a smooth motor with a good kick at high revs. Good to see you know your bike inside out too.

[Bonez]

Bonez, I had a brandnew 79750K eventually with 4-1 and tweaks, made it like an F. I remember it as a smooth motor with a good kick at high revs. Good to see you know your bike inside out too.Cool. Saw a nice dohc 750k, along with a few 900Fs and a sohc k about a month back at the Patangata bub. All were in good nick.

[bohdan]

Hi Bonez,
Nice to see someone else with an interest in these bikes. Here's my old girl down in Dunners - its actually a 900 in a 750 frame.

Have rebuilt the top end with a Wiseco 985 kit, also has Dyna2000 ignition & coils and also a rather tasty set of 33mm CR specials. It's a whole lot of fun for a 25 year old bike.

I'm also bohdan on the CB1100f.net site, I think I've seen some posts by you over there..? Cheers.

[Bonez]

Hi Bonez,
Nice to see someone else with an interest in these bikes. Here's my old girl down in Dunners - its actually a 900 in a 750 frame.

Have rebuilt the top end with a Wiseco 985 kit, also has Dyna2000 ignition & coils and also a rather tasty set of 33mm CR specials. It's a whole lot of fun for a 25 year old bike.

I'm also bohdan on the CB1100f.net site, I think I've seen some posts by you over there..? Cheers.Excellent. Yip same nick over there. Would'nt mind getting a US spec top 39mm triple clamp to use tubular handle bars though.

Kids have moved back out, so Gerty's sister may get some attention-more room in the workshop YAH!!. Like the fact you aren't paying an arm and a leg for tires etc.

Welcome to KB.

[bohdan]

Would'nt mind getting a US spec top 39mm triple clamp to use tubular handle bars though.

Sounds good - they don't do it for me but different strokes eh? Personally I'd kill for a set of 1100 cams for my 985 but they're extremely hard to find even in the US.

I don't know if you've been on cb1100f.net recently, but if not you may not know that member matt@psb died in a car vs bike last weekend. Very sad.

[Kickaha]

Sounds good - they don't do it for me but different strokes eh? Personally I'd kill for a set of 1100 cams for my 985 but they're extremely hard to find even in the US.


If you can get the specs for the cams,why not just get some ground?


ever thought of Pre82 racing?:blip:

[bohdan]

If you can get the specs for the cams,why not just get some ground? ever thought of Pre82 racing?:blip:

Just one of those things - if I happen to see any on ebay I might buy them but content to wait. They require a bit of clearance work on the head to make them fit so it's not a straight-forward swap.

Pre-82 racing? Probably not :D its just a bit of fun for me both on the bike and mechanically
:D Cheers.

[Bonez]

Tossed 1 inch spacers in the each of the fork legs today. An old cb250t rear wheel spacer, which a mate cut in half on his lathe. Should jack the ol girl up a bit when the air leaks out of the forks.:yes:

[Bonez]

F'n glorious ride back from the folks place this morning. Leaving at around 8:00am. Discovered some awsome back country "lanes", with a pinch of gravel thrown in. Basicly one of those "I wonder were that road goes" kind of rides.

Time again for a blood transfusion. So off I pop to Super Cheap Autos for 4ltrs of their finest (read cheap) oil for Gerty. Opted for Valvoline this time as Mitre 10 doesn't stock Duchams any more, pity. Adjusted both cam chains while I was in a generous mood. The oil and filter were a smidgeon darker than usual [mentle note to self- after 20 years of ownership I STILL haven't started a servicing log] Oh well, will record here the next change is due around 130,000 to 131,000km mark. Will maybe even check valve clearances around the same time. She'll be due for a replacement final drive chain about then too I might add. Got a BT45 that I'll throw on the spare front wheel shortly also. It's nice having a few spare bits n peices floating about.

Just out of interest max recommened psi on the forks is around 14psi. I'm finding 20psi seems more suitable when the pace gets up a bit.

Oh and just topped up the battery and placed on trickle charge for a couple of hours.

Edit-Had new tire fitted to spare wheel will fit mid October looking at the condition of the ME33 currently fitted.

[Bonez]

The old dears electrical system is playing up. Found one of the yellow wires from the alternator had chaffed on the exhaust heat sheild mounting bolt. Tested windings, reg/rectifier and replaced the carbon brushes. Compared readings with known good items too. Still no luck. Seems to be charging but not as much as it should. Battery recharged and in good nick. As soon as any thing light related goes on, idicators, park/main beam the voltage just plummets. Not surprising but certanly more than previously. Noticed some of the laquer had come off some windings, probably due more to old age /vibration by the looks, but no shorts at all. I'll relaquer them.

I'm in the process of inspecting the wiring for chaffing. Am I on the right track?
If I haven't got it sorted in a fortnight, no hurry, it's off to someone with a clue :yes:

[Bonez]

Popped the old girl into the local Honda shop last week. Seems the alternator is doing it's thing. Suspected the reg/rect, they got a replacement one. Still no go. Could be a wiring fault of some sort as I suspected. Suggested I take it into an auto electrition. It's nice to have a second opion. Decided to wait till after the xmas humbug. Quite freindly folk.

May swap out the loom of the spares bike in the meantime, not a hard job. As you can see I'm in no hurry or panic. Have a few other scoots to keep mobile on. Quite enjoyed tinkering. Even gave her a bit of a clean before she went to the shop.

Hope you all have a good day tomorrow. Might see some of you at Wangas on boxing day.

[bohdan]

Allegedly the rotor windings can go partially open circuit - I say partially because supposedly the failure mode is that when resting you measure them and all is fine, but with a bit of centrifugal force (x000 rpm) they go open circuit and your charging system takes a nose dive. One of those bitch faults to find as the fault actually disappears during the time that you can do the faultfinding.

If you've got another rotor lying around, swap it out and try it. If you don't have the right tool for the rotor removal (who does?) remember that the rear axle bolt works beautifully (I've done it - it works great).

[Bonez]

Allegedly the rotor windings can go partially open circuit - I say partially because supposedly the failure mode is that when resting you measure them and all is fine, but with a bit of centrifugal force (x000 rpm) they go open circuit and your charging system takes a nose dive. One of those bitch faults to find as the fault actually disappears during the time that you can do the faultfinding.

If you've got another rotor lying around, swap it out and try it. If you don't have the right tool for the rotor removal (who does?) remember that the rear axle bolt works beautifully (I've done it - it works great).

Thanks for the advice. Yip changed windings. Used a rear axle of a cb500 I scrapped years ago to remove/replace the rotor (have a spare one of those too and ret/reg). Works great alright. Just tighten it up a bit then a swift clout with a club hammer did the trick.

I see replacement permanent magnet alternator assy, complete with suitable reg/rect, are available from Japan. As well as some other ideas to consider.

Edit- Off to the auto electrician she goes.

[Bonez]

Turns out there were a couple of broken wires around the steering head area. Thanks New Era Auto Electrix, especially Mike.

Tossed a BT45 on the manky spare front wheel and fitted it. Never tried one before. Noted front disk pads are getting low so will fit the set the came with the spares bike.

Edit- May have gotten my hopes up a bit to soon regarding the charging system. Was fine for 250kms now back to it's previous trait. Found some good info here- http://home.earthlink.net/~trinomial/DOHCcharge.html

[sarahtvet]

Found some good info here- http://home.earthlink.net/~trinomial/DOHCcharge.html

Well have to admit, lots went totally over my head but I know where to come if SK1PY needs any TLC I think!!! Would love to come over and meet Gertie in the metal sometime.

Certainly fun bikes to ride and I loved the dichotomy of swapping between the Daytona and the Honda on saturday. Felt a very priviledged girlie :sunny:

Made me really appreciate their different traits:yes:

Brother suggested that a small fairing around the headlight would be good, would respect your advice on that sometime. Also will need a new headlight too as this is a sealed unit, so any suggestions?

Found the compartment for the tool kit too but no tools so what size spanners etc would you reccomend?

Will have loads more questions I am sure. Can't wait to ride legally:yes:

[Bonez]

Pete Sales at Total M/C Wreckers should have a replacement "preloved" lense that takes an H4 Halegon bulb. Standard tool kits come with 17,14,12 and 10mm combo spanners, a spark plug spanner, combo screwdriver with phillips and flathead tips, a 19mm and either/or 22/24mm ring type spanners (depending on the rear/front axle hex sizes) with lever extension. Generally have shock adjuster tool too. There may be other tools included such as allen keys. Generally fairly poor quality items and the first things to get lost. You can buy aftermarket replacement kits, I think Manuwatu M/C stocks them in their front cabinet. Could be another place to see about lenses.

For long rides I generally make my own tool kit up using better grade tools (including the indispensable "nut fucker") in a tupperware lunch container that easily fits in a tankbag/pannier/saddle bags. But in this day and age of communication aids help is usually only a cellphone call away.

[Bonez]

Had a stepson over for lunch to day and for entertainment we pulled the motor from the spares bike. I'd forgotten how heavy the things are. Ended up resorting
to lying the frame over and, with the aid of a large crow bar gently levering the lump out of the lower rear mounts. Then onto the bench. This engine is ment to have a burnt out exhaust valve, so I see if anything else needs doing. No problems with spare parts, as I've gathered up a few now. Just need to get a top gasket set hopefully. I'm not going to do any thing flash, just a refresh and placed in storage for future use.

A nice Sunday all up doing the family thing. :hug:

Now off for a ride............................

[Bonez]

Phew 3 years have gone quickly. Gerty is once again parked up and looking a bit neglected under a sheet with tyre pressures a tad on the low side. Just firing on 3 cylinders. Carbs have been cleaned, plugs, leads, coils etc swapped out but no joy. Charging systems gone tits up again as well. Really need to get my ass into gear and decide on what I'm going to do. It's not as if I haven't got spares.

Toying with the idea of getting the spare engine taken out to 850ccs or thereabouts. Could be fun.

[Mully]

Great thread. It took me a while to realise how old it was.

[Murray]

Phew 3 years have gone quickly. Gerty is once again parked up and looking a bit neglected under a sheet with tyre pressures a tad on the low side. Just firing on 3 cylinders. Carbs have been cleaned, plugs, leads, coils etc swapped out but no joy. Charging systems gone tits up again as well. Really need to get my ass into gear and decide on what I'm going to do. It's not as if I haven't got spares.

Toying with the idea of getting the spare engine taken out to 850ccs or thereabouts. Could be fun.

Almost another 2 years have gone quickly as well. Any updates - have a look at my profile and if you want to shed some spares let me know!!!

Oh yeah, my wife rides a GB400tt - strange that?????

[Bonez]

No change. Really haven't done that much spanner time for a while. I have another hobby collecting late 80s/early 90s computer kit/software. Its a bit cleaner. Bought the old mans R80. Sold the GB400 bits and Gerty is just one of my "projects" now for the time when I get one of them there 'round2its. Do really need to rationalise things a bit but in no real rush. I'll keep you in mind re spares.

On the plus side the CX is good to go. Probably the heaviest an most under powered of the lot but it puts a smile on my face every time it successfully fires up :) Did 500kms last Sunday.