It Is Alive!!! Bwahahahahahaha

**cheesy** · 07-01-2012, 11:10 AM

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v4...0-18-36-04.mp4

Now, if I can get the friggin' carbs to stop leaking I'll finish putting it back together. :?

Sad to say, but the Maggot starts better on year old regular and BS plugs than the Hi-Bird ever did on fresh 93 octane and an Iridium plug.

MICRider · 07-01-2012, 11:24 AM

Another classic saved from the boneyard, well done!

8)

**cheesy** · 07-01-2012, 10:35 PM

Thanks.

Got the fuel leak squared away. Triple checking for cracks in the overflow tubes without glasses and in poor light is a waste of time. :oops:

Going to deal with the recalcitrant temp gauge next.

SpudRider · 07-02-2012, 02:21 AM

Congratulations!

When you have time, let's see some photos.

Spud

Weldangrind · 07-02-2012, 11:17 PM

Is it a CX500?

In the Hibird's defence, a low compression motor is a little difficult to start on 93.

**cheesy** · 07-03-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Congratulations!

When you have time, let's see some photos.

Spud

After I get a couple more small issues dealt with, I'll post pics of the 'De-Cafeing' process. Already have the correct bars on it.

Yeah, WnG, it's a CX500

**cheesy** · 07-08-2012, 05:22 PM

Sussed the issue with the temp gauge. The 7v regulator for the gauge has left the building. As the regulator is NLA from Honda, I'll be making my own with a LM317T adjustable VR, a couple caps, a resistor, and a pot. Made up a few of these when I converted a few old cars from 6v to 12v.

Adjusted the valves today, too. I want to find the clown that adjusted the valves previously and have his Man Card revoked. No reason for a lash of 3/16" especially when it calls for .08mm IN and .10mm EX.

Just need to check on the cam chain adjustment and waiting on some small stuff from Radio Shack then back together she goes.

SpudRider · 07-08-2012, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cheesy

...Adjusted the valves today, too. I want to find the clown that adjusted the valves previously and have his Man Card revoked. No reason for a lash of 3/16" especially when it calls for .08mm IN and .10mm EX...

8O

I doubt those valves have ever been adjusted before now.

Spud

**cheesy** · 07-08-2012, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SpudRider

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy

...Adjusted the valves today, too. I want to find the clown that adjusted the valves previously and have his Man Card revoked. No reason for a lash of 3/16" especially when it calls for .08mm IN and .10mm EX...

8O

I doubt those valves have ever been adjusted before now.

Spud

It was only the left cylinder that was so far out of whack. :? The right cylinder was somewhat in the ballpark.

Weldangrind · 07-09-2012, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy

As the regulator is NLA from Honda, I'll be making my own with a LM317T adjustable VR, a couple caps, a resistor, and a pot.

If you don't mind to photograph and detail that process, I'd be very grateful.

SpudRider · 07-09-2012, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy

As the regulator is NLA from Honda, I'll be making my own with a LM317T adjustable VR, a couple caps, a resistor, and a pot.

If you don't mind to photograph and detail that process, I'd be very grateful.

X2!

Spud

**cheesy** · 07-09-2012, 01:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheesy

As the regulator is NLA from Honda, I'll be making my own with a LM317T adjustable VR, a couple caps, a resistor, and a pot.

If you don't mind to photograph and detail that process, I'd be very grateful.

Can do. Be a few days, though.

**cheesy** · 07-12-2012, 01:28 PM

I'm still waiting on the stuff from the shack, so I did a little 'customizing' last night. The valve covers were even too cruddy looking for me.

Cleaned.

First coat.

After 12 hour cure time. Wrinkle Black.

The carb tops were pretty groady looking, too, so I shot them with Hammertone Silver.

Feels like I'm actually getting somewhere. :wink:

FastDoc · 07-12-2012, 01:42 PM

I like the way those parts turned out.

Can the paint take the heat?

Is that a new TV antenna?

SpudRider · 07-12-2012, 01:42 PM

You made very nice color choices.

Did you use a high-temperature spray paint?

Spud

07-01-2012, 11:10 AM	#1
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,759	It Is Alive!!! Bwahahahahahaha http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v4...0-18-36-04.mp4 Now, if I can get the friggin' carbs to stop leaking I'll finish putting it back together. :? Sad to say, but the Maggot starts better on year old regular and BS plugs than the Hi-Bird ever did on fresh 93 octane and an Iridium plug. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-01-2012, 10:35 PM	#3
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,759	Thanks. Got the fuel leak squared away. Triple checking for cracks in the overflow tubes without glasses and in poor light is a waste of time. :oops: Going to deal with the recalcitrant temp gauge next. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-02-2012, 02:21 AM	#4
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Congratulations! When you have time, let's see some photos. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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07-02-2012, 11:17 PM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Is it a CX500? In the Hibird's defence, a low compression motor is a little difficult to start on 93. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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07-08-2012, 05:22 PM	#7
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,759	Sussed the issue with the temp gauge. The 7v regulator for the gauge has left the building. As the regulator is NLA from Honda, I'll be making my own with a LM317T adjustable VR, a couple caps, a resistor, and a pot. Made up a few of these when I converted a few old cars from 6v to 12v. Adjusted the valves today, too. I want to find the clown that adjusted the valves previously and have his Man Card revoked. No reason for a lash of 3/16" especially when it calls for .08mm IN and .10mm EX. Just need to check on the cam chain adjustment and waiting on some small stuff from Radio Shack then back together she goes. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-01-2012, 11:24 AM	#2
MICRider Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 3,274	Another classic saved from the boneyard, well done! 8)
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07-12-2012, 01:28 PM	#13
cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,759	I'm still waiting on the stuff from the shack, so I did a little 'customizing' last night. The valve covers were even too cruddy looking for me. Cleaned. First coat. After 12 hour cure time. Wrinkle Black. The carb tops were pretty groady looking, too, so I shot them with Hammertone Silver. Feels like I'm actually getting somewhere. :wink: __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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07-12-2012, 01:42 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	I like the way those parts turned out. Can the paint take the heat? Is that a new TV antenna? __________________ Happy to serve.
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07-12-2012, 01:42 PM	#15
SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	You made very nice color choices. Did you use a high-temperature spray paint? Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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