A 1982-Why I go over any used vehicle before using ^.^
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2014 12:22 pm
Okay, if new R/R comes in today, should have my 82 running come next week. Summation of what this runner had for work. I have pictures, but not uploaded yet. Once back together, will put up pictures to document the passing from one CBXer to another!
Prologue: Got bike as a runner, but it had known issues I was aware of before making the trip to pick it up.
Issue with low rpm operation being rough
Seemed to develop ignition and spark troubles after putting on a few hundred miles
Broken side grab handle
When there:
Year old battery was down to 4.5v even though had tender put on every 90 days, would not charge
Appeared to be old gas/oil on number 1 carb at the mix screw (my biggest worry at the time)
Front tire was a nice and cracking Qualifier
It is a complete bike, so even non runner, I would have bought. As such, didn't risk starting it. Buying from somebody I know personally, so I had no worries about seller honesty, etc. If he was riding it last year before storage, then it was a riding bike. Reason it was being sold is he knew it needed work that was beyond mechanical knowledge and couldn't just keep throwing money to mechanics. Was his dream bike, so sold it to me knowing it would get the service it required and have a nice secure life.
What it all needed:
So all in right now before even starting up
1. New front tire, that was a given. Back tire is still good in tread and date
2. Battery and making new positive battery cable
3. R/R appeared to be cooked and one diode reading as bad. Corroded connections probably was causing it to cook batteries. Cooked batteries was most likely what was causing the other electrical faults. Will find out once I get the charging system all tested and bike going.
4. Repair and service kit for carburetors. couple low speed jets were dirty, and number 4 was blocked. Number 6 float tip had come off and was actually stuck in it's seat. So had I tried running it, would have been on 4.5 cylinders risk burning valves, etc. if it ran at all.
5. Carb fuel lines and vents were improperly done. Installing a new vacuum fuel valve assembly and heavy duty fuel lines. To prevent complete carb disassembly, using 3/8 fuel line slipped over damaged tee vents and sintered brass filters for new venting.
6. Breather tube was rotted and split open leaving a nice, unfiltered opening to the air box, and possibly throwing off tuning a bit? Ten bucks for a new Honda one so no biggie there.
7. One front caliper piston was sticking, and MC didn't seems to want to release pressure so rebuild front brake assembly. Lines are in great shape.
8. Fairing gauges, clock had been relocated to right side of fairing above the right storage pocket. Cheap oil gauge installed in left pod, right one just had a household thermostat stuck to it. Replace with an oil pressure gauge and an Ammeter.
9. New throttle, choke and clutch cable. The pull cable had some fraying started at the carb, it had to be replaced. Do both at same time is a good idea. With tank off, might as well do the clutch. The choke had a twist/bend in the cable at the handle, so replace that before it becomes a problem.
Future work?
Well, will be replacing entire exhaust system. I dislike it's design and comes too close to an unshielded part of the oil lines for my likings. Expensive, but I will want to do it before spring.
Seat? If you saw what is on there now, it is a very high quality and comfortable, conforming twin seat. Unfortunately, it is a big cushion saddle seat on what is essentially the first real sport bike. I looks great on it's own, but terrible on the bike. color matching two tone Corbin in the future.
Valve cover gasket and adjustment. Have to drop the engine to do this, so good bit of winter work. They are not leaking, but shows sign of minor weepage. Plus checking cam clearance is always a good bit of service anyways.
All in all, not a whole lot of work required compared to my other bikes of same vintage!
Prologue: Got bike as a runner, but it had known issues I was aware of before making the trip to pick it up.
Issue with low rpm operation being rough
Seemed to develop ignition and spark troubles after putting on a few hundred miles
Broken side grab handle
When there:
Year old battery was down to 4.5v even though had tender put on every 90 days, would not charge
Appeared to be old gas/oil on number 1 carb at the mix screw (my biggest worry at the time)
Front tire was a nice and cracking Qualifier
It is a complete bike, so even non runner, I would have bought. As such, didn't risk starting it. Buying from somebody I know personally, so I had no worries about seller honesty, etc. If he was riding it last year before storage, then it was a riding bike. Reason it was being sold is he knew it needed work that was beyond mechanical knowledge and couldn't just keep throwing money to mechanics. Was his dream bike, so sold it to me knowing it would get the service it required and have a nice secure life.
What it all needed:
So all in right now before even starting up
1. New front tire, that was a given. Back tire is still good in tread and date
2. Battery and making new positive battery cable
3. R/R appeared to be cooked and one diode reading as bad. Corroded connections probably was causing it to cook batteries. Cooked batteries was most likely what was causing the other electrical faults. Will find out once I get the charging system all tested and bike going.
4. Repair and service kit for carburetors. couple low speed jets were dirty, and number 4 was blocked. Number 6 float tip had come off and was actually stuck in it's seat. So had I tried running it, would have been on 4.5 cylinders risk burning valves, etc. if it ran at all.
5. Carb fuel lines and vents were improperly done. Installing a new vacuum fuel valve assembly and heavy duty fuel lines. To prevent complete carb disassembly, using 3/8 fuel line slipped over damaged tee vents and sintered brass filters for new venting.
6. Breather tube was rotted and split open leaving a nice, unfiltered opening to the air box, and possibly throwing off tuning a bit? Ten bucks for a new Honda one so no biggie there.
7. One front caliper piston was sticking, and MC didn't seems to want to release pressure so rebuild front brake assembly. Lines are in great shape.
8. Fairing gauges, clock had been relocated to right side of fairing above the right storage pocket. Cheap oil gauge installed in left pod, right one just had a household thermostat stuck to it. Replace with an oil pressure gauge and an Ammeter.
9. New throttle, choke and clutch cable. The pull cable had some fraying started at the carb, it had to be replaced. Do both at same time is a good idea. With tank off, might as well do the clutch. The choke had a twist/bend in the cable at the handle, so replace that before it becomes a problem.
Future work?
Well, will be replacing entire exhaust system. I dislike it's design and comes too close to an unshielded part of the oil lines for my likings. Expensive, but I will want to do it before spring.
Seat? If you saw what is on there now, it is a very high quality and comfortable, conforming twin seat. Unfortunately, it is a big cushion saddle seat on what is essentially the first real sport bike. I looks great on it's own, but terrible on the bike. color matching two tone Corbin in the future.
Valve cover gasket and adjustment. Have to drop the engine to do this, so good bit of winter work. They are not leaking, but shows sign of minor weepage. Plus checking cam clearance is always a good bit of service anyways.
All in all, not a whole lot of work required compared to my other bikes of same vintage!