Re: "Look what the cat dragged in!" Mouse build

Posted by Butcherblock on Aug 20, 2013; 5:02am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/Look-what-the-cat-dragged-in-Mouse-build-tp4044939p4044991.html

Thanks guys. I think it is a pretty cool collection of parts that will hopefully run someday. One of the highlights is the mid 70's cb tank on it. Its in good condition on the outside, the inside has been treated at some point.

So I decided to do some digging today. The carb on the bike was a spotlessly clean "runtune" carb. Its a pretty cheap aftermarket job. The "extra" carb is the original Keihin, comparing them side by side you can see and feel the difference. The Keihin was filthy however. The green crystal sludge resisted the carb cleaner amazingly well. However, elbow grease and perseverance won the day and I got her scrubbed 'n' clean.

Attempted to pull all the side covers as well. The CDI cover came off easy, as did the front sprocket cover. However the right side cover proved a bit troublesome. After pulling the kickstarter off, and taking the bolts out of the case the sidecover would not release. Its seems to be hung up around the kickstarter. Gonna have to do some reading, see whats behind there.

The last bit I found today was the coil. I believe that it has been changed with one from a salvage shop, as it has "cbr900rr" written on the side. Is there much difference between coils? Should I be looking for something off of a smaller bike?

That's about all for today. I hope to wire the battery, alternator and coil together, mock up a fuel tank, fill her with oil, and check for spark/see if I can turn her over.