questions about questions

Hawk Joined: Oct 12, 2007 Posts: 320 Location: Connecticut

im no mechanic, hell, when i started i didn't even know what a carberator did. i love learning, though, especially about a passion. im afriad i might ask too many questions. im trying ot limit my self, and check out pasts posts so i apologize if i ask what seems to be like alot of stupid simple questions. hahaha, IM AN "F"ER

CB1100F Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 3278 Location: Seattle

What ever you do rukus, DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN CAMSHAFT TIMING ADJUSTER BOLTS or CAMSHAFT COVER BOLTS!!!!!

Go here to order parts.

www.powersportspro.com

Buy some gaskets, 1 being the oil sump pan gasket. because you are going to take it off and clean the crap out of it... & hopefully not find any mission critical engine guts. (See Winter Project 2), the other being the front cam chain adjuster oil seal..... real small circular seal thats almost impossible to see on Sports Pro. Its under Cam Chain adjusters, part # 19

Next buy a Camshaft cover gasket, because YOU are going to check and adjust ALL SIXTEEN valves...with our help of course...

Ill let the other F'ers post some more tidbits that you are going to experience.... Twisted Evil

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:12 pm

The purpose of this forum is for people to ask questions and get answers. I think if you stay specific on what you are looking for help on you will be better off. Like if you need help with your master cylinder post a thread about it. If at the same time you need help with your ignition post another thread on it. If you try to do too much in one thread it gets confusing for the people who answer you to follow. Also remember to post your results. If you start a thread on how to get your master cylinder working again and we help you out with it we can point others to the thread when they have the same issue. Your thread becomes a "how-to" in other words.

Pictures will help!! If you are unaware of what part is what it will be easier to show a picture instead of trying to describe it. Also the picture may point out things that need attention that you would have over looked.

I can see from your other posts that you have picked up a bike that is not running and needs some help. This site is here for you. I personally love helping people like you get their bikes running again. So fire away!

A checklist I think may be good to follow...

1. Make sure engine is sound
2. Get engine running
3. Get charging system working
4. Make sure tires are road worthy
5. Get brakes working
6. Make the bike look better

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 8:26 pm

The search function is very handy, but somewhat clumsy to use.
When searching use more than one word and use the word "and" between them.
This will drasticaly reduce the search field....

If you can find what you need there then feel free to ask.

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:21 pm

mrukus wrote:

im no mechanic, hell, when i started i didn't even know what a carberator did. i love learning, though, especially about a passion. im afriad i might ask too many questions. im trying ot limit my self, and check out pasts posts so i apologize if i ask what seems to be like alot of stupid simple questions. hahaha, IM AN "F"ER

as long as your not from Canadia, you can post pretty much whatever the hell you want as far as Im concerned...

Rolling Eyes

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 9:56 pm

I think AJ is a closet Canuk. He probably watches hockey when no one is around. Get ouwt on the ice and skate hard eh? Party on Darth. LOL Laughing

Posted: Mon Oct 15, 2007 10:33 pm

I am jealous of Canuks, I have to admit....

I wonder what its like to breathe air and have it not be killing you.... or have health care. Both of those are bizzare thoughts to me.

As is snow.

CB1100F Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 3278 Location: Seattle

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I wonder what its like to breathe air and have it not be killing you....

Maybe you are going to have to make the 3rd Annual Halcyon Hot Springs ride and find out.....

Cool

Do you see any signs of man in the background.....? Imagine that for miles on end....

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:03 am

Cruisers and Hondaline fairings, eh??

I guess healthcare for all DOES come at a price...

Popcorn

CB1100F Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 3278 Location: Seattle

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Cruisers and Hondaline fairings, eh??

EXCUUUUSE ME Sir, but my 79 XS650 is NOT a cruiser!! The term was not invented yet... Razz

And you MISSED the 83 1100F in the picture... Razz

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 12:24 am

ok ok, the naked F in that shot is awesome but heavily obscured by other stuff.

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 1:08 am

Blainethemono wrote:

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Cruisers and Hondaline fairings, eh??

EXCUUUUSE ME Sir, but my 79 XS650 is NOT a cruiser!! The term was not invented yet... Razz

And you MISSED the 83 1100F in the picture... Razz

Yea , Right.. I think we just called them motorcycles back then.
Blain is right about the camshaft and cover bolts. Be very carefull.
Matter of fact be carefull of any bolts you tighten.
After years of heat and cold...Loosening tightening The aluminum threads
have fun with you bike.

CB1100F Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 3278 Location: Seattle

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ok ok, the naked F in that shot is awesome but heavily obscured by other stuff.

So... We can count on you to make it next year then?.......Or is it another wuss out ride to the great Pacific Northwest???

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:19 am

time will tell...

CB1100F Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 3278 Location: Seattle

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time will tell...

It would be way kool if both of you could make the trek... & it IS a TREK.... 2 weeks in the saddle @ least. Cool

However, there are several Hot Springs @ the end of the trek to take advantage of... Wink

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:40 am

Hey back to the original ? ask all the stupid ?'s you want, i do.
health care good, sort of, clean air, well i live next to a steel plant.

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:46 am

mrukus wrote:

im no mechanic, hell, when i started i didn't even know what a carberator did. i love learning, though, especially about a passion. im afriad i might ask too many questions. im trying ot limit my self, and check out pasts posts so i apologize if i ask what seems to be like alot of stupid simple questions. hahaha, IM AN "F"ER

One other thing to add here Mrukus....you will also find many other people hijacking your thread to start other discussions within it, as you have just experienced. It is very normal, especially from your fellow USA F'ers. We Canuk's just try to keep everyone else inline here!! Laughing

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 5:16 am

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We Canuk's just try to keep everyone else inline here!!

AJ vs Canada

Welcome mrukus, ask away!

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 2:20 pm

Blainethemono wrote:

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time will tell...

It would be way kool if both of you could make the trek... & it IS a TREK.... 2 weeks in the saddle @ least. Cool

However, there are several Hot Springs @ the end of the trek to take advantage of... Wink

I even have one right in my own back yard....literaly.. Very Happy

Theres only room for 6 though...

By cowtown, shot with DSC-H5 at 2007-10-02

CB1100F Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 3278 Location: Seattle

Randy, looks like we have to find Cceretti a new frame..... Shocked

Stout and I might have a spare down here, but getting it to him may be an issue...

Hawk Joined: Oct 12, 2007 Posts: 320 Location: Connecticut

ummm one thing....i love this forum...and i love you guys

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:49 pm

petrat wrote:

One other thing to add here Mrukus....you will also find many other people hijacking your thread to start other discussions within it, as you have just experienced. It is very normal, especially from your fellow USA F'ers. We Canuk's just try to keep everyone else inline here!! Laughing

Pay no attention to this, Mrukus....

It's yet another example of the Canadian Plot For World Domination.

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 6:56 pm

lj wrote:

petrat wrote:

One other thing to add here Mrukus....you will also find many other people hijacking your thread to start other discussions within it, as you have just experienced. It is very normal, especially from your fellow USA F'ers. We Canuk's just try to keep everyone else inline here!! Laughing

Pay no attention to this, Mrukus....

It's yet another example of the Canadian Plot For World Domination.

YES VERY TRUE, and we are succeeding! It first started with us getting the CDN / Euro 1100's, then with our superior beer and whiskey, we have one of the worlds largest oil fields, we dominate in hockey, did I say beer?, and the latest I heard was that we will be getting the CB1300SF, NOT the USA! OK, maybe not the last item but it could be true. Rolling Eyes

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 7:19 pm

mrukus wrote:

ummm one thing....i love this forum...and i love you guys

We wuvz you to ruk... Surprised

Posted: Tue Oct 16, 2007 9:53 pm

Blainethemono wrote:

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time will tell...

It would be way kool if both of you could make the trek... & it IS a TREK.... 2 weeks in the saddle @ least. Cool

However, there are several Hot Springs @ the end of the trek to take advantage of... Wink

yeah, sitting in a hot spring with a bunch of mostly naked doods really makes it seem worth the two weeks on the bike...

mrukus wrote:

ummm one thing....i love this forum...and i love you guys

yer damm right you do.

CB1100F Joined: Mar 03, 2004 Posts: 3278 Location: Seattle

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yeah, sitting in a hot spring with a bunch of mostly naked doods really makes it seem worth the two weeks on the bike...

You had a bad experience as a child, regarding a swimming pool, didnt you???

roflmao