Could someone check my work? Rear wheel install.

[surfish95747]

Hey guys, I am putting a 1980 cb750k back together from being completely turn apart. If someone could check my work so far installing the rear wheel, is appreciate it. A simple yes or no and any advice will be completely appreciated.

Okay so I am installing the rear wheel and going to be putting a new 530 chain on (new 530 sprocket 17 front and 48 rear).





I pushed the rear wheel as far forward in the swing arm as it would go and torqued the axle nut to the specified torque.





The chain is 110 links and when I pull it as right as I can get it, I'll need to remove 2 links. Once I do that and install the clip style master link, I'll adjust the remaining slack in the chain by using the drive chain adjusters (I'll be replacing the left one as you can see it's all bent and gnarly) so that there will only be the specified 15-20mm of slack in the bottom part of the chain.

How am I doing so far? This is my first time actually putting a motorcycle back together (in asking this of you guys because my Haynes manual is just not very specific). Thanks guys!

This is my bike so far.





I'll probably have a few more questions as I go ;)

[TOOLS1]

Looks good so far. Be sure to grind off the ends of the pins on the chain before breaking it. This will make it a lot easier to break it. Also, I like your wiring diagram.
TOOLS

[surfish95747]

Thanks Tools1! You have been a huge help so far. Oh and thank, the blown up diagram helped a ton when doing the wiring.

[Re-run]

When you set the chain tension, I measure the gap between the swingarm and sidewall on each side of the tire. It helps me make sure the tire is straight. The measure lines on the sides of the swingarm are not always accurate.

from there, whenever I have to adjust tension, I just turn the adjustment bolts on each side the exact same amount to keep things lined up.

I used an RK chain too. Even with using the master clip, I had to use a c clamp to get the side plate on. That things isn't going anywhere.

[surfish95747]

Thanks Re-run. I'll make sure to measure to keep alignment.

[Thom]

Is that your other bike on the right in the last picture? The one with the training wheels? :)

[surfish95747]

Haha yes, that's my track bike!