I am currently at a stand still on the bike. I drove down to Cycle Re-Cycle yesterday and picked up the valve shims I needed and so now the motor is completed. The upkick tail hoop that I ordered is not going to work. I am waiting on a flat tail hoop to arrive so I can cut the frame and get it welded in. Then I will be sandblasting the frame and sending it off to powder coating. Along with the wheels and other miscellaneous parts. I am now being forced to do my actual day job. LOL.
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Originally posted by 93Bandit View Post
I am currently at a stand still on the bike. I drove down to Cycle Re-Cycle yesterday and picked up the valve shims I needed and so now the motor is completed. The upkick tail hoop that I ordered is not going to work. I am waiting on a flat tail hoop to arrive so I can cut the frame and get it welded in. Then I will be sandblasting the frame and sending it off to powder coating. Along with the wheels and other miscellaneous parts. I am now being forced to do my actual day job. LOL.1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
1980 Suzuki GS550L cafe project Link
2019 Yamaha MT-09
2016 Honda CBR650F(wife’s bike)
2001 Honda CBR600F4i(Son's bike)
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Well *@%^$*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$. The points cam was actually stuck to the assembly shaft. The points cam should be able to rotate freely right? I actually had to use a punch to get the cam off of the shaft. I may have broken it in doing so. I wonder if this had anything to do with why the bike reportedly ran like *@%^$*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$aki. Anyway...a new/used spark advancer has been ordered off of eBay. Another $41 I didn’t plan on spending.
Last edited by JohnnyL; 12-05-2019, 06:54 PM.1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
1980 Suzuki GS550L cafe project Link
2019 Yamaha MT-09
2016 Honda CBR650F(wife’s bike)
2001 Honda CBR600F4i(Son's bike)
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Originally posted by JohnnyL View PostWell *@%^$*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$. The points cam was actually stuck to the assembly shaft. The points cam should be able to rotate freely right? I actually had to use a punch to get the cam off of the shaft. I may have broken it in doing so. I wonder if this had anything to do with why the bike reportedly ran like *@%^$*@%^$*@%^$*@%^$aki. Anyway...a new/used spark advancer has been ordered off of eBay. Another $41 I didn’t plan on spending.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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I'm looking at installing a Dyna S electronic ignition. It states that on late models that have factory electronic ignition with electronic advance(which I have), it is necessary to install a mechanical advance from an earlier model, such as a GS1000. What is the difference between my mechanical advance and the one they're suggesting?1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
1980 Suzuki GS550L cafe project Link
2019 Yamaha MT-09
2016 Honda CBR650F(wife’s bike)
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Originally posted by TeamDar View PostIf you have the mechanical advance then you are fine to use what you have. I think in 1983 and newer the electronic advance doesn’t have centrifugal weights and uses the ecm to advance the timing.1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
1980 Suzuki GS550L cafe project Link
2019 Yamaha MT-09
2016 Honda CBR650F(wife’s bike)
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Thanks Dar. As you can see, this bike is going to be far from stock. That's the honest answer I was looking for.
Originally posted by TeamDar View PostThere are some on this forum that think that stock parts are the best. I am not one of those. The Dynatek coils make a hotter spark that you can feel. The motor will start easier and perform better. I have several sets of the ignitions and coils in good used condition. Dar1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
1980 Suzuki GS550L cafe project Link
2019 Yamaha MT-09
2016 Honda CBR650F(wife’s bike)
2001 Honda CBR600F4i(Son's bike)
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I received my flat tail hoop today and got right to work cutting the frame and welding it in.
I carefully cut the frame tube away from the gusset underneath.
I then cut the seat hoop to the proper length and welded it in. My photo doesn't show it but they gave me frame slugs to join the hoop to the frame.
I cut the gusset and folded it into the hoop and welded it in.
I cut some caps for where the gussets met the hoop and welded them in and did some filling and sanding.
I'm pretty happy with how it turned out. This is only my 3rd time welding. I ordered an 8-cell Anti-Gravity Lithium battery that will sit right under the seat hump. I just need to get some steel to make a little pan for the battery and solenoid.
1969 Honda CL350 Cafe
1980 Suzuki GS550L cafe project Link
2019 Yamaha MT-09
2016 Honda CBR650F(wife’s bike)
2001 Honda CBR600F4i(Son's bike)
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Nice work!Ron
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