Here for the arcade.
I'm pretty keen on getting one of these bikes myself once I gather enough funds. Seems like a good idea as a commuter/long distance bike. Course I've already experienced the horrors of an old Honda so I'm not sure it's wise to expect it to be reliable. Would make a great project, but I've got enough of them...
Can anyone give me an excuse to get one besides "they look cool"?
His Excellency
Wonder if it's my old one.Originally Posted by Bonez
Hitchehiked from Wanga's to Akld in early 86, to blue wing, Uncrated, and PDed it in their w/shop on a Sat morning, and rode it home that afternoon.
I pissed of to Oz in April/May 86, and it was sold via trade in at Eades H sometime in 86 while I was doing rude things to bacpacker lovelies in Cairns
C'mon lets ride....
71PPM was the old plate number. Be nice catch up with any previous owners.
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Smooth to ride, honk along at a reasonable clip if thats your thang, handle well around town, good fuel range, comfy, low mainenance(no tappet/shim adjustments every 5000 odd kms) and they're "old" so nobody wants them anymore.
Rest In Peace
The CB400 hornet type around 1994 ish imports are a nice sounding bike as well,saw one at Bulls,ideal smaller,but economical bike for a 250 rider/lady upgrading.The guy commented it is a great ladies bike(not in a derogitory way)but capable of sitting on 115km all day and top about 160km and some.And not heavy for ladies,great seat height.
Hello officer put it on my tab
Don't steal the government hates competition.
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They'd make a bloody good second bike for trashing around our more interesting local roads.
His Excellency
Just a cousin
83PQO was mine
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Finally got around to doing an oil/filter change (44767 on the speedo). First bike with cartriged filter, so was a bit of a novelty. I bought a spring loaded filter remover some time back so Connie could open jar lids. She suffers from carpal tunnel so has little strength in her hands. It was a bit harsh on the old filter body so made up a strap filter remover out of an 8in length of 25 x 25 duragal box section and 10in length of 2in wide strop. Used some self tapping screws to hold the two ends ( over lapping a 1/2 in or so) to make a loop, Then slotted opposing corners of the box section with a cut of wheel on the grinder and slotted the loop in position. Done!. Does the trick nicely.
Just noticed I put a small dent in the filter body so have to be a bit more carefull next time-too ham fisted
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After sorting out Gerbles speedo woes I decided to go for a spin on CuBix. Checking the tire pressures showed they where both 26 psi, around 6 -10 psi less than what they should be. Also fiddling with the front damper, TRAC and air settings. Still got to do a bit more triddling to do, but it certainly is a damn sight better than what it was. Starting to get the hang of her quirks.
Settled on clutchless up shifting. For me I need around another inch or so extra padding on the seat to get the bum to peg distance spot on. May even break into the piggy bank and get some gel grips.
For the moment I've settled on -
15 psi, 2 click on TRAC and position 1 on the damping up front.
40 psi, position 2 damping rear.
36 psi cold front and back tyres.
Subject to change.
Last edited by Bonez; 15th February 2009 at 16:37. Reason: Added suspention setttings I've settled on so far.
Rest In Peace
I spied you riding out Main St-Pioneer Hwy around lunchtime,thought lucky bugger whilst I was working,then saw you return a while later.
Hello officer put it on my tab
Don't steal the government hates competition.
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Was hunting for bits for Gerble then. Buggers put a damn T intersection in while I wasn't looking. Got past Opiki and thought "this isn't right" I'm heading in the wrong direction should be heading towards the coast not the hills.
Bit amusing. Quite focused I was(typically unusal). Funny thing is though I already had the solution to the problem in the play pen
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After having a nice toodle yesterday I decided to get into sorting a few minor issues. Those being a leaking clutch cylinder and the lh oil line leak.
First the oil line. Simple to remove, drain the frame rail, undo one bolt and walla!
Hmmm shouldnt be two o'rings here. On closer inspection the inside one has a wee defect and it looks like someone thought it a good idea to slap another behind it. Easy fix. Yeah right.
Second the clutch slave cylinder. Been leaking since I got it. So disconnect the bango bolt, grab a plastic bag to slip the line into, nipple out, 3 bolts undone and out it come. Used the compressor to blow out the piston. On inspection of the seal there's hairline splits. The bore seems ok, bit of laquer build up. The seal the the push rod sits in was obviously affected by the brake fruid and needs replacing too. Polished up the piston. Hopefully it'll be ok with just new seals. Looking good so far though.
Popped in to City Honda to order to bits. Spoke to Mark, one of the mechanics, who put me on to the young falla at the parts counter. Finally got the parts required sorted, they'll be here tomorrow. Had to show the young fella where to look for my model on the online parts fiche.
Parts required:-
Clutch s/cyl
Cup seal p/n 22865-MBO-003
Oil seal p/n 91209-MBO-003
Oil line
O'ring p/n 91255-MJ1-000
Edit:- Got bits. Sorted the clutch slave cylinder. The piece on the oil line where the o'ring fit doesn't sit flush with the frame hense the two original two o'rings. One wont seal so in conjunction with that I've fitted a norrower one. Time will tell if this works.
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New rear tyre fitted- Shinko R110 130/80/18. $214 all up fitted. Will be interesting to see how it goes. Could'nt be any worse then the hardened BT45 it replaced. Hopefully it'll do 10,000kms without much effort. Paul from Manawatu M/C gave me a Conti tyre brochure to look at for referance and possible future tires. Will slap a new front on before the WOF is due next month. If anyone has any Suzuki GT750 bits lying about sing out, as he bought just bought one.
Oil line oil leak issue seems sorted. Bit of weeping here and there but nothing to cry about.
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