My Honda 750 project

[JetStar]

Carbs are done

 

[29662]

Looking really nice Jetstar. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

 

[JetStar]

Engine in Frame, carbs on, Wheels sent out. Once we get the wheels back, it'll be time to figure out what we want for suspension height.

 

[JetStar]

She's back on her wheels now. The aluminum Manx tank from India (covered in yellow masking tape) is requiring a lot of rework to get it to fit. Plan is to be riding Spring 2017.

 

[BigCahuna]

Lookin good. Is that a custom exhaust you got there?.,,,

 

[JetStar]

Originally Posted By: BigCahuna

Lookin good. Is that a custom exhaust you got there?.,,,

Yes it is, From Cycle-X, in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin. They also did the machine work on the engine (head and bore work)

 

[Boro800]

Nice thread with pictures, thank you.

 

[Geonerd]

Originally Posted By: JetStar

Until I have some more pictures to share on the Honda, here is my last classic bike project. 1978 Suzuki GS1000, 1085 kit, minor head work, Mikuni Flatslide carbs, welded crankshaft, Dyna electronic ignition.

Lovely Zook you've got! Looking forward to seeing the finished Honda...

 

[JetStar]

After a little bit of difficultly I now have the oil pump primed, and have oil pressure. 60 PSI on the starter with the plugs out. A little bit of temporary wiring and I'll be ready to fire it up this weekend. Rotella 15W-40 of course

 

[Reg# 43897]

This is a great project to follow along with...! Thanks for sharing this w/ all of us. John.

 

[ZeeOSix]

Cool project! ... back when bikes were pretty basic and simple. The new bikes of today are pure electronic in nature ... much harder to work on for sure.

 

[JetStar]

Originally Posted By: ZeeOSix

Cool project! ... back when bikes were pretty basic and simple. The new bikes of today are pure electronic in nature ... much harder to work on for sure.

One thing that just baffles me about this design, is that you cannot take the cam cover off with the engine in the bike. A few companies make kits to make the frame above the cover removable. So naturally I'm nervous about having any leaks!

 

[SR5]

Great work JetStar !!! Thanks for posting it so we can follow it all. It's looking very good.

 

[JetStar]

It's Alive. Doesn't run too bad for bench setting on the carbs.

 

[Atesz792]

Sounds nice! Great project, keep on posting please

 

[Truckedup]

Good job, it's always nice when it runs without have an Exxon Valdez class oil leak

 

[Boro800]

Originally Posted By: Atesz792

Sounds nice! Great project, keep on posting please

+1

 

[JetStar]

It's coming together. The tank finally fits, wiring and lighting are done. Working on controls now. The list is getting shorter.

 

[BrocLuno]

Great project. Excellent work. Suzuki came out great too When you get this one all done and have ridden it for a while, you'll have to try you hand a water buffalo

 

[JetStar]

1st ride, ran pretty good for rough setting the carbs, #3 is intermittently leaking a little gas out of the drain tube, so they need to come back off.