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03.27.23, 4:10 PM

mike in idaho replied to a thread 350 Head Nuts Not Reaching Torque in Engine and Transmission

The studs are too long, add some washers under the nuts(or get some thicker ones).

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03.27.23, 3:59 PM

jakec replied to a thread 350 Head Nuts Not Reaching Torque in Engine and Transmission

I just rebuilt my 400f, and the 400f manual says to oil the studs, which I did. People have said (on forums) not to oil studs because then the torque...

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03.27.23, 3:42 PM

Flyin900 replied to a thread 350 Head Nuts Not Reaching Torque in Engine and Transmission

Jakec, we have talked in the past on the other forum. Always clean and lube the threads and nuts on any head nut before torquing. The washers if...

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03.27.23, 3:34 PM

fxray replied to a thread 350 Head Nuts Not Reaching Torque in Engine and Transmission

Sounds like maybe the tops of the studs have bottomed out inside the acorn nuts. Are you using OEM nuts and washers? Do you have calipers that you...

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03.27.23, 3:28 PM

jakec replied to a thread 350 Head Nuts Not Reaching Torque in Engine and Transmission

I could definitely stand to clean everything. I guess I will back them off and start there. I have not oiled the threads, the 350 manual doesn't call...

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03.27.23, 3:19 PM

Flyin900 replied to a thread 350 Head Nuts Not Reaching Torque in Engine and Transmission

Are the stud threads and inner part of the nuts threads spotlessly clean? Have the threads been lubricated with moly or another lubricant including...

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03.27.23, 3:00 PM

jakec started a thread 350 Head Nuts Not Reaching Torque in Engine and Transmission

Rebuilding top end with an NOS genuine honda headgasket. So far I have not been able to get any of the 8 nuts to click the torque wrench. I am going...

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03.27.23, 1:35 PM

LongDistanceRider replied to a thread The Official - Not-so-Epic-Ride-thread. in Ride Reports

Nice ride and report Ken. It's always funny when the ADV guys see a streeter with street tires off road in their neck of the woods.

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03.27.23, 10:54 AM

ancientdad replied to a thread 71 CB350 - not mine, but local in Bikes Found For Sale

Bitsa bike, has the very early oval taillight, later tank, early sidecovers, early polished switches, later version gauges, later top bridge but...

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03.27.23, 10:40 AM

ancientdad replied to a thread 72 450 Scrambler restoration in Projects and Builds

I finished posting mine and saw Ray had noticed the same thing about your chain. The colors of modern chains are a dead giveaway and don't get me...

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03.27.23, 10:34 AM

jeepnjohn started a thread 71 CB350 - not mine, but local in Bikes Found For Sale

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03.27.23, 10:18 AM

JRAlexander replied to a thread 72 450 Scrambler restoration in Projects and Builds

Thanks to you both for the input. Don't know how I missed the master link clip orientation? I will correct when I replace the chain. For sure don't...

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03.27.23, 9:48 AM

ancientdad replied to a thread (Not so) Budget drag bike project - DOHC 450, of course in Projects and Builds

I'll be running velocity stacks on this one, I think they have screens but I plan to add a thin sheet of either aluminum or plastic as an inner...

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03.27.23, 9:41 AM

ancientdad replied to a thread 72 450 Scrambler restoration in Projects and Builds

You've made some nice progress, the engine looks much better and the bike cleaned up nicely overall. Good to see the Yamaha taillight replaced by...

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03.27.23, 9:40 AM

fxray replied to a thread 72 450 Scrambler restoration in Projects and Builds

Bike is looking nice! Your fish clip on the rear drive chain is installed backwards. The closed end should face the direction of forward rotation. Is...

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03.27.23, 9:30 AM

ancientdad replied to a thread 1970 CB350 K2 Restomod build in Projects and Builds

^^^Agreed, I like the fender closer to the tire as that turned out. That turquoise (Honda just calls it candy blue green) is one of my favorite...

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03.27.23, 9:16 AM

JRAlexander started a thread 72 450 Scrambler restoration in Projects and Builds

Last August while recovering from a surgery, I decided I needed another motorcycle. I always thought the Honda Scramblers were cool so I picked up a...

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03.27.23, 9:06 AM

Boomer343 replied to a thread 1970 CB350 K2 Restomod build in Projects and Builds

Very nice, favorite color of mine. Fender looks good down close like that.

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03.27.23, 8:58 AM

ancientdad replied to a thread What bike photos were pinned to your walls as a kid? in Other Bikes

What a great picture, exceptionally clear for the era as well. That Cushman looks fabulous, just like new. I never had the pleasure of riding one,...

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03.27.23, 8:21 AM

Scootman replied to a thread 1970 CB350 K2 Restomod build in Projects and Builds

Finally got around to installing the fender to my restomod project.. alot of measuring involved before the initial drilling of the new mounting...

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