She purrs like a machine gun

I figured out the reason the CB125 wouldn't start. After many attempts the best I could do was to get it to backfire through the carb. This told me that it had to be a problem with the ignition timing but no matter what I did I couldn't get it to time correctly.

That is until I decided to take a closer look at the points advancer.

[Left] Timing advance unit from a parts CL125
[Right] Timing advance unit from my CB125
Can you spot the difference?

Looks like the advance shaft was on backwards, so off it came.

Much better.

MUCH better.

Migoto, it's time to leave the nest.

The K3 made it's trek home last night. I'm sure it'll be back for some touch-ups (and decals), in the near future. In the meantime it'll be tearin' up the streets.

Keihin CR's on the 1973 CB750

The title pretty much says it all.
While I wait on new float bowl gaskets for the K3's carbs, I decided to throw on my Keihin CR29's with 115 main jets.
The exhaust is the aforementioned Cycle-X Super Sidewinder, that was a pain to install.



I think this setup sounds awesome. It's just too bad I sound really stupid and the camera doesn't do the exhaust any justice.

Perfect end to a long day

When I woke up this morning the 76 Goldwing was still in pieces. Valve covers over here, faux tank sides over there, exhaust in the corner, etc... After a very long and productive day I'm proud to say she's up and running.

Quick recap of what was done:

• Torqued heads to spec
• Replaced timing belts and pulleys
• Adjusted valve lash
• Lube and cleaned tachometer cable (squeaked really bad)
• Mount carbs
• Replaced throttle cables
• Replaced speedo light
• Cleaned all electrical connections and terminals
• Replaced battery
• Bled brakes and re-routed brake lines
• Mounted exhaust with new crush washers
• Re-mounted shelter sides with new retainer cables and pins
• Flushed cooling system
• Changed oil

This list really doesn't do all the work justice when you consider the number of times I had to test-fit, mount, re-mount, clean, torque, and evaluate the things I'd done. However, none of that really matters because now she's roadworthy and about to start collecting some serious miles.

I'm so excited, I think I'll take her for a spin.

Cheers!