So Sunday was bloody hot, but a whole day free to work on the bike.

 

I took the engine out the other day and popped it on the work bench to check the engine cover gaskets, I think they are sorted now.

I've been searching for a new engine but as the search has not come up with any thing for the time being we will carry on working with the CB engine.

Popped the engine back in and made up a couple of new rear engine mounts to hold her steady

Carbs are in a bad way so I started to give then a clean and then a soak in some vinegar which as you can imagine made every thing smell like a local chippy. the jets were blocked and I think that must be the only thing stopping her fire as I've checked every thing millions of time. fingers crossed.

Whilst the carbs are soaking I took of the back wheel to drill in to the frame to make up some mounts for the electrics box. broke a couple of drill bits, swore alot. finally got the holes in and also tided up the mud guard bolts

Back to the engine, Carbs are in place all looking clean. jets unblocked.

Checked she is sparking (hope I plugged in the coils the right way round) I have no petrol left and the sun has killed me so I'm calling it a day for now. next stop petrol station and see if she fires up.

Starting problems

So we managed to get the nuts undone to adjust the timing and the timing was all set up. Unfortunately the bike still wouldn't start, Grrr so frustrating. And to make matters worse she now has no spark. So I left her alone for a while. Had another look today and the was an issue with the earth, so I've sorted that out and its now earthed properly and she sparks like a dream. Took off the carbs and it would seem that no fuel has been flowing through in to the engine, Dry plugs and dry inlet manifolds.
I found an old two in to one manifold and will try and get things rolling with the one carb for now.
luckily it fits just needs a spacer making up.
I'm gonna get on line and try and find a replacement carb on the cheap and try it again.

Timing

Ok so we've had some dry fays and with a new batch of enthusiasm I've been out tiring to get the girl started.
First things first, lets check the timing as we have fuel and a spark.
Wham!!!!
Timing is off, no problem, lets get the  Haynes manual out. little bit of adjusting here and there, cant be to hard. Only the bloody time plate screws have been rounded off!! Blo*$dy sods!!!

So its still raining, its rained and rained and rained. I hate the rain, I also hate the hole in the shed roof.

Any ways I decided it was time to fire the bike up, so got some fresh fuel, got some oil, had a smile on my face and tried to kick her over; no joy, try again, no joy try again. then fuels starts coming out the carb! fuck!
I take the carb off, strip it, all is fine put it back together and do the same with the other. no leeks SWEET!! try to kick her over again, no joy, no joy, no joy. BOLLOCKS!!
Not such a lovely smile now.
I'm wet the bike won't start I go in doors to cry my self to sleep, only sleep wont come cos the bike wont start.
One thing for it. call my dad, I feel like a little kid, he comes over, the heavens open we don't go in the shed. So I tried again today, still nothing. why o why. shes getting fuel, theres good spark, timing is ok.what am I missing? HELP ME WORLD.

Ahhhhhhh
What with this horrific drought we are having its rained and rained every day!!
I just need to get some time in the garden.
I'm so close, got the rear brake arm back and it just need some small mods to fit. and then pop on some foot pegs and fire it it

Spark!!!!!

Well, the electrics are all working and kick ass!!
Tested it all and we have lights horns etc.; But most important is we have a spark, well actually we have two sparks.
I'm very nearly ready for the great start up! fuel in, and hope she works!!!

So Ferrells electrics have come and gone, I now have a custom wiring loom.
He did a fantastic job, he has even converted my old Miller headlamp to take modern bulbs and also a main beam but retained the old casing, It looks pretty cool.
I go my custom made front sprocket back and of course I have made measurement mistakes so that will have to go back again, its not like its cost more than the bike put together but hey ho.
I've also made a start on the tank painting and the mud guard arms.

So things are progressing nicely. I've got every thing in place and Mr Ferrells electrics is coming over next week to finish off my wiring loom so in the mean time i though i would have a crack at making my own cables.
I read loads of different online guides and instructions. got on line and ordered my bits and bobs, which, by the way are super cheap! (so order more than you need, cos once dropped never found).
All went well accept some hot solder fell in to my shoe, so my tip is wear socks, Ouch!!!
All is done check it out, it even works

Update

Shes starting to look like a real bike.
I fear I may even get this finished soon...

So I got some bits from the auto jumble and I also forgot some bits. Sods law that the bits i forgot ended up costing millions and millions... well more than they should of at any rate.
I orders then from eBay and of course most of them are he wrong size, gheessss!

Kinda got the mud guard sorted, then kinda ruined it as well but i now know what I'm doing with it.
But more importantly I got the rear axle sorted. whoop whoop, oh and the engine is on its way back in.

New Tank....wrong tank

I made a boo boo on eBay.
A purchase on a whim!!
It doesn't fit. whoops

Well with the painting on the table done it was time to start Assembly. Only annoying thing is the bottom of the steering yoke is not yet powder coated so the bloody thing will have to come apart yet again at some stage.

I'm hoping to get the bike rolling right before I start popping back in the engine. As you can see she has the front brake but not the back as yet as I'm waiting for the drum brake rod to come back.

What not to do!

When its cold it would seem painting inside is a great idea.
Note: don't use the dinning table!!

Tank

Good day again,
I'm feeling alot more positive about this project today! Whoop whoop!
I do need a fuel tank, This is the one I have.

Its so rusty inside it can't be saved really. I have no idea what bike its from apart from it being an old kawasaki motorcrosser.
I was thinking of a sportster tank or a BSA tank or some thing.
Has any one got a tank they want sell me that is rust free on the inside... and remember i'm poor

ok here we go

I've been pottering away in the shed but don't seem to be making much progress.
Any ways both wheels are now done and looking great. My mock up electrics box is giving me lots of issues at the mo.

So her she is at the mo, The seat is not bolted on as I need to weld the front bracket mount to the frame. I'm also a little concerned about the seat wheel clearance, as you can see its pretty close. Originally I wanted the top of the rear wheel higher than the seat but I guess my frame was just not wide enough.
Ad you can see the leccy box is in but not held all that firm which is a worry.

The tank is way beyond use, there is so much rust inside. I've researched ways of lining it but I think I need a new one.

I've also made up a rear light and number plate bracket, but again it doesn't have that sturdy feel to it so that need more work.

And here is the front.
The bike is getting there but slowly now. The front end feels sloppy and the clutch arm is lose and i have no idem about the rear brake lever.
We'll get there I'm sure