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FYI. You rock.
That is all.
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
 Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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Leather is great in good, dry weather, but riding in the rain, with leather gloves, sucks raw eggs!  Insulated, waterproof gloves/gauntlets are available off of Leatherup.com, for ~$30. The gauntlets ensure rain does not run up your sleeves, and the waterproofness keeps your hands dry, as well as warm. They are wonderful in the rain -- have ridden without, and with, and the leather gloves got soaked, cold, and were nasty the next day when they were still damp, and very tight. Waterproof, insulated gloves/gauntlets, take up little room, and they add very little weight. They make a tremendous difference on a long, wet, and/or cold trip. Cheers!
1979 CB750K (sold, 2012, but not forgotten)
1983 Kawasaki 440 LTD Belt Drive (sold, 2011)
1993 Kawasaki Voyager XII
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I don't have leather gloves. And I just got a new jacket 2 hours ago; the other one had a bad zipper so they just took care of me. More thin but better waterproofing and much warmer. It is a snowmobile jacket and meant for riding in cold as heck weather full of snow.
The gloves I have, I think got soaked due to bad design on the jacket. This one is a much better design, so I think it is cured or nearly cured.
On Dec 22, 2012 12:28 PM, "sgtslag [via Honda CB750'S]" < [hidden email]> wrote:
Leather is great in good, dry weather, but riding in the rain, with leather gloves, sucks raw eggs!  Insulated, waterproof gloves/gauntlets are available off of Leatherup.com, for ~$30. The gauntlets ensure rain does not run up your sleeves, and the waterproofness keeps your hands dry, as well as warm. They are wonderful in the rain -- have ridden without, and with, and the leather gloves got soaked, cold, and were nasty the next day when they were still damp, and very tight. Waterproof, insulated gloves/gauntlets, take up little room, and they add very little weight. They make a tremendous difference on a long, wet, and/or cold trip. Cheers!
1979 CB750K (sold, 2012, but not forgotten)
1983 Kawasaki 440 LTD Belt Drive (sold, 2011)
1993 Kawasaki Voyager XII
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Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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Believe I have 5 pair of gloves ON  my bike,
1 leather winter gantlets(with rain covers),insulated work gloves(denim/canvas),
2pr.mini cheapos(97 cents 4 both)wool blend.Pair of Florecent Mechanic's,.
ChromeRibs hooked me up  with Hippo ears also,
My hands don't know cold any more,
You have to carry 2 pr. of winter gloves  ,
AS said N you know they will get wet,
Cheapo (7.00)get by winter bulky ski  gloves can be bought along the way at most any gas station around here,
BE SAFE,hands are the most inportant on long rides, then face/ears too.HAVE FUN
Nobody  wonted to ride this wkend,X-mas ,fam.,cold,
busy like me . 
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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Whee!
New sprockets are on, just need to torque 'em down. I'm also putting the service manual on my online storage (Google Drive) so I can access it from my phone. Just in case.
Next, its make some side covers out of an old leather coat from Valu-World. It's like Salvation Army. They had a huge leather coat for $17. I can easily get 2 side covers out of that.
Then its laundry time, then Meijer run for a cigarette lighter phone charger, rain protectant, and soap/shampoo (left mine on the other side of the state...). Then home, check fluids, pack, and sleep.
Tomorrow at 7 am, keep an eye on my other thread! I'll just manually post a link to the Glympse there, and just refresh it every couple of hours so it extends until I decide to pull off.
This should be fun!
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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Front - 36 - 39 ft/lbs
Rear - 58 - 72 ft/lbs (same as rear axle)
Time to go finish that part up!
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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Be sure to use some Lock-tight on that sprocket screw/bolt,mine came loose 1st time.
Some silicone spray from Wally-World works great on my old rain gear(tent area)
Give me a call " before " you camp on sunday And were you think will be.
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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Already done, and I don't have any lock-tite. I'll have to keep an eye on 'em the first leg.
Time to go finish the chain, the side covers, and test the phone charger! Then organize, get a bit of sleep, wake up, pack, load, and leave.
SO. CLOSE.
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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ARGHHH... "Use a 108 chain, they said. That's what it calls for in the manual, they said." I had to cut the old chain down to a 106 for a reason... Now this chain, with this sprocket combo, doesn't fit. Axle is clear to the back, all the way, and there's so much slack the chain's sitting on the swingarm! Gotta cut a MINIMUM of 2 links out for this combo. I've got a file, but that's going to take FOREVER. These chains have hardened steel iirc for chain rivets.
If I had my garage this would be a 5-minute fix. Now, who knows how long it'll be...
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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So, decided after the chain snafu, I had to change gears. I needed to make side covers anyways so I got back to that. I'd already cut the pattern, so I just needed to put leather over 'em.
I decided that I wanted to totally cover the cardboard, so I only had enough leather for 1 side. The other side, I ended up using the inside material. It's only water resistant, not water proof, but I don't think it'll matter. I put that side on the battery side (the right side) so the electrical connectors etc are protected by the leather.
As for the chain, I just measured it. I have to remove TWO big links. That will still allow me to run the master link as its supposed to be. Its got slack at that level, but much closer to where it should be. I know I won't have to remove a 3rd. If only I could find my damn file. Not in the shed, not in the tool bag, and I didn't see it in my room. Looks like I've gotta go to the hardware store early as crap tomorrow. Gotta glue the side covers yet as well, so gotta do that first, finish up the bike, and then put the side covers on. Then pack. I'm going to organize the best I can tonight, then go at it tomorrow. Looks like I'm now shooting for mid-afternoon departure time. Ugh.
Here's a couple pics of the side covers, not yet glued:
  BTW: When posting for the first time, got a "Too Many Connections" error message. Someone's DOS'ing the site.
Or EVERYONE is on right now. At 2:41 am.
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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A trip to the hardware, 2 hours of filing/fighting, 1 trip to Harbor Freight for a chain breaker, and 1 tip busted later and the 2 links are removed.
Now to go back to putting the chain on. Wonder if I'll ever leave.
Then I just gotta put the side covers on, organize my stuff, pack, and leave.
If I leave today.
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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This post was updated on .
Preparing DOHC CB750 for lengthy travel
 Slow down Bro  You wont to enjoy all about the trip getting ready is a bigg part,(especially IF you for get?)
YOU WILL  ,sorry  ....we all do
BUT thats part of the adventure.  while in the rest-room?
Have busted tip on mine/shops,why I use drill,
Slap some motor oil on those cover's
 ENJOY Trail of TEARS State park (Mo.& Ill.& K.border)about 300miles/5hr's from me 
1977 CB750 F2 Super Sport
<LET THOSE WHO RIDE DECIDE><RIDE TO LIVE-LIVE FOR JESUS>
Native American from central Cal, Kickstand UP in S.W.Missouri,
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What do you mean slap some oil on the covers? My side covers I made? What's the purpose of oiling 'em?
And that campground is 12 hours away on back roads; figure 14-15 on the bike (more stops for gas etc). Easy 2-day ride. You could meet me if you'd like.
Given that its 2 pm right now, and the bike isn't even quite done yet, I'm probably going to push departure to tomorrow am. Get an awesome night's rest tonight, leave around 7 am, and get breakfast in Indiana.
Oh, and for those that say to take my car (this is actually a reply to my sister-in-law on FB):
Why? I just spent $200 having a local shop diagnose/fix my electrical issue, I just spent $100+ on getting the sprockets changed, not to mention the $60 on the chain, the who-knows-how-much on everything else to prepare myself for the bike.
Plus, the bike has never left me stranded, even when I rode 170 miles in a downpour. It only acted up because of the aforementioned electrical issue, which is fixed. It actually was there previous, but the rain made it worse.
Plus, the ride is all about enjoying the ride. Enjoying the view around me, even if it is of Winter. This ride isn't about getting somewhere, or just doing A, B, and C. Its about the ride itself; the journey. You do NOT get the same feeling while driving. While surrounded by 6 speakers, listening to commercial free radio, getting navigation directions from a lady when you press a button, heat, a nice suspension hiding the bumps, the potholes, the curves.
This journey I'm preparing for is to enjoy just that, the journey. Which a car will not give me.
The chain issues I had were because I got smaller sprockets trying to lower my overall RPM range. This cause the chain to be way too long. The previous chain I had to cut 2 links out of to make it fit. These are smaller sprockets (17/40 vs 18/45). That, coupled with the fact I was told my 3 separate people that I need to stay with 108 because the book called for a 108 chain, meant that I had to remedy that. I didn't think about a chain breaker at 9 am, nor did Ace Hardware. So I had to go until 11 am when I gave up on filing the chain to think about a breaker, get it, get home, and get to work on it. Now the chain is on, it just needs a little tweaking for proper adjustment, the bike is nearly finished, and its on to packing. The bike's never ran better, the packing has to be done whether I walk, drive, or ride, and I've been looking forward to this trip for 2 months on the motorcycle.
Plus, this is the only chance I'll get to go on a full week trip, with longer if necessary, in exchange for 1 day of vacation used until a year from now. I'm taking the opportunity, even IF I only get 8 out of an originally planned 10 day trip.
I'm taking the bike.
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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deep breath . . . and enjoy!
"The thing about quotes on the Internet is you cannot confirm their validity" - Abraham Lincoln
"Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing ever happened." - Winston S. Churchill
Most motorcyclists live more in five minutes than other people do in their entire lives.
when you mix religion with politics you get politics
people say I'm condescending (that means I talk down to people)
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I'm looking at precisely how I'm going to mount the side covers. Perfect timing, battery for my drill just finished charging.
I'm drilling out holes and using zip ties to hold it in place. Thought about using bolts for a nicer look (more industrial) but the stock mount points wouldn't hold it in place. If I'd used aluminum it would have. Perhaps an idea for later...
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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Bike is ready.
    Now to organize, pack, and ride! And find my key. Its apparently not on my night stand, where I typically keep it.
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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I just got excited looking at that! Rock on Craig!  Keep one eye in the rear view looking for idiots and the other eye on the look out for ice! Have fun,holler of you need anything.
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These are temporary. Later on, I am going to get a sheet of aluminum and make proper side covers then. These are a 'shit, I need side covers' solution.
Key status: not at work. Gotta tear more into room. Arghh. If I miss my new deadline because of a specially cut chunk of metal I will be sad. And then will carry on.
Other news, I have my tracking app dialed in. And how I plan on keeping you guys updated.
You will see tomorrow... watch the Trip Planning thread.
Turbos, Hondas, 4-bangers, what could go wrong?
Shiny: [...] Considering the weather you've had to put up with I'd say you get an Iron Butt award and a Frozen Nipple trophy to go along with it. First time I've ever posted the word nipple... it ends here.
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