It's about time you did something about that airhead.

[kbasa]

Originally Posted by Tallerman

Those old Hondas are great bikes. And that is one fine looking exhaust system.

Thanks. Bedford, huh? I used to live in Billerica.

[kbasa]

Originally Posted by England-Kev

Motorworks here in the UK do a seat cover for the comfort seat....

http://www.bmwandguzzispares.co.uk/b...rs&partcode=TA

why not drop them a picture of yours and ask if it's the same.

They actually sell a new seat with the right pattern, but it's 200 pounds or $400, which is a bit dear for me. I'll keep searching the used sources here in the states. It's nice to know one's available for $100 less than the US dealers are getting, if it comes to that.

[mac62]

Originally Posted by kbasa

Thanks. Bedford, huh? I used to live in Billerica.

Does anyone ever really live in Billerica?

[kbasa]

Originally Posted by mac62

Does anyone ever really live in Billerica?

They do, but not well.

[mutineer]

Originally Posted by kbasa

So the wheels will be off and the forks will be off and I don't have a work stand of any real type, so I think I'm going to try and build some kind of carrier or stand to hold this thing.

I've got a carpenter's bench I built in 7th grade that might get enlisted, but I'm still not sure about how to support it so I can paint it.

It's really looking more and more like the whole thing is going to come apart. Something I really didn't want to do.

if you don't take it down this far you are a sissy, do not love the lord, fail to appreciate johnny cash, put water in your whiskey and probably remain seated while the national anthem is sung

[kbasa]

Originally Posted by mutineer

if you don't take it down this far you are a sissy, do not love the lord, fail to appreciate johnny cash, put water in your whiskey and probably remain seated while the national anthem is sung

I'm reading about how to get the freaking swingarm bearings apart. Looks like you use the same puller as for the wheels.

It's looking like it's gonna come all apart because I want to make sure the centerstand doesn't collapse and prang the nice new paintwork.

[Cordless]

Originally Posted by mac62

Does anyone ever really live in Billerica?

Oh, Man, Hit a nerve. I moved to Bedford not long ago, still calling Bill-Ricca "Bill-Erica." Serious faux pas.

Nice sleepy little town.

Nobody who matters lives in Billerica.

I have a S0HC 78 750. I am worried about the compression numbers. I checked compression with a cold engine and the numbers are 95, 101, 105, 104 in order. I understand that hot engine numbers should be 140+.

I can do a leakdown test in the next few days if that would help.

Should I recheck the numbers with a hot engine or do those numbers already indicate some real problems (engine blows significant blue smoke on acceleration and deceleration).

How much does a ring/piston job cost.

Help?

[kbasa]

Originally Posted by Tallerman

Oh, Man, Hit a nerve. I moved to Bedford not long ago, still calling Bill-Ricca "Bill-Erica." Serious faux pas.

Nice sleepy little town.

Nobody who matters lives in Billerica.

I have a S0HC 78 750. I am worried about the compression numbers. I checked compression with a cold engine and the numbers are 95, 101, 105, 104 in order. I understand that hot engine numbers should be 140+.

I can do a leakdown test in the next few days if that would help.

Should I recheck the numbers with a hot engine or do those numbers already indicate some real problems (engine blows significant blue smoke on acceleration and deceleration).

How much does a ring/piston job cost.

Help?

Hey - go start your own thread.

[AceRph]

Originally Posted by kbasa

I will refrain from project scope creep. I swear.

Dave, you goofy guy.

[kbasa]

Originally Posted by AceRph

Dave, you goofy guy.

Too late.

[Irish1]

Me too. Great to see everyone pitch in with suggestions and leads. Now I wanna buy an new old bike and ask questions to create this great energy of thought and generosity.

Originally Posted by crazydrummerdude

I love these threads.

[Stagehand]

me too. there are a few rebuilds going on simultaneously, and ithink we're all feeding off one another.

more the merrier.

[kbasa]

Tools arrived the other day.

Paint will be done by mid February. More parts (headlight ears) arrived today.

More disassembly this weekend. Anton's right. It's all going to come apart, mostly so I can fix the centerstand so it doesn't collapse and destroy all the paintwork.

Project scope creep engaged.

[datchew]

Originally Posted by kbasa

It's all going to come apart

Deep down, you knew that all along, didn't you?

Can't wait to see the end product.

Dave, I can't help but remember the photo of Greg from the Larz show. Seems like ages ago.
My S is in about the same state as yours and I've decided to completely disassemble it. Looking at the photo of yours, you're about 8 bolts away from getting the motor and gearbox out and 6 more from having the front end off.
I know I'm leaving out the joy of removing wiring harnesses etc. but if it makes you feel any better, that's what I'm doing today. If I'm very lucky my S will be ready to ride in '09.
Cheers to you and the blonde.

S