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1977 CB200

I ground down one of the link extraction pins on my chain tool, to make a pointed end that would expand the end of the tiny 219 rivet link, as in my first photo.
 
The DOHC 450 has always been this way and uses the same 219T chain and links. If done properly, it's very reliable.
 
At the moment all my time is being consumed by the little house by the sea I bought a few weeks ago; there are a few jobs to do… this photo explains why it is so attractive:

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Bob (the dog) and I enjoy walking by the North Sea most days.

Having got the CB200 running and riding I’m going to move it over to the Lincolnshire house this week and then mothball the project for a short time, finishing off the remaining jobs later this year. I’ll still have my house in Northamptonshire until the summer, so I can afford to take my time moving.

Many thanks to all the help and advice from this excellent forum so far… I’ll be back (as Arnie would say).

Alan :cool:
 
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Othen said:
At the moment all my time is being consumed by the little house by the sea I bought a few weeks ago; there are a few jobs to do… this photo explains why it is so attractive
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A beautiful view for sure, understandable that you and Bob the dog like it so much. Don't be a stranger in between your efforts on the bike, we'll be here.
 
ancientdad said:
A beautiful view for sure, understandable that you and Bob the dog like it so much. Don't be a stranger in between your efforts on the bike, we'll be here.
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Many thanks.
I will absolutely do that.
My feeling is that in the fullness of time (next winter) I'll end up stripping the bottom and to check everything and change the cam chain. The project so far has established that the CB200 is basically sound and worth investing a bit of time in. Once the seaside house is well established (there are a few building and remodelling projects to complete there this summer) I can return to the CB200. In the meantime it is running and riding (with a list of things that need fixing one day).
Alan :cool:
 
Looks idyllic. I've never been to Lincolnshire, but my late and very much unlamented mother in law was a regular visitor to Mablethorpe. Closest we've come is a week in a sea front cottage at Bacton, in Norfolk. We experienced very bracing winds straight from the North Sea, and I say that with the experience of a childhood spent on the North Devon coast, facing the Atlantic.

This photo doesn't really convey just how strong the gale was, but here's our late Border Terrier, Bramble, enjoying the sea air !

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Othen said:
At the moment all my time is being consumed by the little house by the sea I bought a few weeks ago; there are a few jobs to do… this photo explains why it is so attractive
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Looks like continous mode composite shot of beaching Abraham Lincoln. Or at least his hat.
 
I have not had much spare time to spend on motorcycles (because of the recent additional house purchase), but I have worked out why oil keeps spilling out of the generator cover when i adjust the points (and it is good news I think). I happened to look at the CB200 from the rear yesterday and noticed it has a pronounced lean to the left whilst on the centre stand. I had a look underneath and on inspection could see the left hand leg of the centre stand is bent - it has been painted recently, but obviously must have got a bit of a clout in the past.

So, the motorcycle leans to the left > I overfill it slightly to meet the mark on the dipstick on the right side of the motor > some time later I remove the generator cover to see the timing marks > the excess oil drains onto the garage floor (well, actually into the catch tray I've started putting there after the first time I removed the cover). Einfach.

In the fullness of time I'll take the stand off, get it hot and straighten it. Another job on the 'one day' list.

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After months of the solicitors crawling through the conveyancing process my house move is at last imminent. The CB200 is installed in my new place, but as you may see space is at a premium in the garage:

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… the CB200 is in there somewhere. I’ll get a second garage built over the summer and soon get back to the CB200 project.

Watch this space.

:)
 
Othen said:
After months of the solicitors crawling through the conveyancing process
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Since I'm a Yank, my first thought was "solicitors"? Over here we just put up a sign at our door saying "no solicitors" (even though it doesn't work). But I remembered what a solicitor is there... :)
Othen said:
Watch this space.

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We'll be here.
 
I’m more or less settled in my new place on the Lincolnshire coast now, so I’ve started picking up on motorcar and motorcycle projects. I got round to the CB200 this morning; I’m pleased to say that after a little fettling (points gap, ignition timing and carburettor screws back to their default positions), it started easily and is running reasonably well after a few months of inaction.

There is a bit more mechanical noise that I’m happy with:

Something is a bit noisy

… the most likely culprit is the cam chain, which as you may remember I didn’t change whilst the top end was apart. I’m pleased that the little twin essentially in good health, but I think the sensible thing would be to change the cam chain and the tip of the tensioner (now back in stock at CMSNL) as a winter project.

So, whilst I’m pleased It survived the move, I’ll push the CB200 to the back of the garage again until the winter - it will be worth investing a little more time in getting that noisy motor nicely sorted out for next spring.

:cool:
 
Richard Pitman said:
DS sells the correct length endless chain for the CB200 engine and the correct soft rivet links if you need to break it. These links are pretty fool proof ( well, I managed it !), outer plate sits against shoulders, so you can't make the link too tight, as is possible when riveting some 'O' ring chains, like on my CB600. Second pic below shows link with one side riveted, other side waiting to be done.

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Hi Richard,
Having completed my move to ‘Vegas and contracted a builder to extend my garage, I’m starting to turn my attention back to motorcycle projects. With the CB200 I’m working out whether my strategy should be to split the crankcase and fit a continuous cam chain, or split the chain and use a soft link as you did. Have you had any problems with the cam chain you changed?
Alan
 
Apologies for belated reply, but no, no problem with use of a soft link. I suppose a continuous chain is used when building an engine from scratch as it's simpler than riveting a soft link, both of which are presumably regarded as being more fault resistant than the earlier clip link. I'd go with the soft link, rather than disturb an engine that is running OK and bedding in.
 
Richard Pitman said:
Apologies for belated reply, but no, no problem with use of a soft link. I suppose a continuous chain is used when building an engine from scratch as it's simpler than riveting a soft link, both of which are presumably regarded as being more fault resistant than the earlier clip link. I'd go with the soft link, rather than disturb an engine that is running OK and bedding in.
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Many thanks, I agree. I can’t see much point in pulling apart the bottom end unnecessarily.

Alan
 
… a tiny update. The little rubber strap that holds the back of the petrol tank had perished, I managed to find a NOS one from Singapore, it took a while to arrive in the mail, but has solved the problem and looks pretty smart:

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… changing the cam chain is almost on the front page of my ‘to do’ list. I may well get round to it in October :).
 
Ah, the look of a NOS rubber part with the "talcum powder" still on it.

And a nice clean negative battery terminal too.
 
I’m sorry I haven’t posted anything for a while chaps - the CB200 project (and all my other bikes) has been on the back burner whilst I’ve been having my garage extended. I’m pleased to report the building work is complete, and now I have much more room:

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… the bikes now have their own garage. Having more room is always tempting to acquire more essential things; the garage extension had only been completed 2 days when I acquired a very nice 1972 Volvo P1800ES. It is a nearly finished project with just a few loose ends.

I‘ll still get that CB200 cam chain done this winter.

Alan
 
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… here is that nice Volvo P1800 ES:

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… it is a motor car I know quite well, I’ve been servicing it for the previous owner for the past 3 years. ‘Delores’ has had an excellent restoration some years ago, but covered negligible miles since. The restorer left a few loose ends: a new driver’s seatbelt (done) and a new driver side window regulator (I’ve found one from a LHD car, it is in transit from the USA) - plus a good service.

Alan
 
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Looks like a good increase in storage size, happy for you. The picture won't enlarge, I assume the Volvo you mention is the blue car in the middle. I'm curious about the red car on the right...
 
ancientdad said:
Looks like a good increase in storage size, happy for you. The picture won't enlarge, I assume the Volvo you mention is the blue car in the middle. I'm curious about the red car on the right...
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The extended garage is exactly what I wanted.

Here is a better image of the P1800ES - it is indeed the Alpine blue one:

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The red car is a 1963 Volvo Amazon (122S):

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… a more or less daily driver.

Alan
 
Nice projects with the Volvos. My uncle is currently working on this one. He is installing a rear and suspension out of a Lincoln in it. I’m not sure of the model or year. Nice looking garage addition. IMG_1985.jpeg
 
2wheel said:
Nice projects with the Volvos. My uncle is currently working on this one. He is installing a rear and suspension out of a Lincoln in it. I’m not sure of the model or year. Nice looking garage addition. View attachment 38898
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How lovely, a PV 444 or 544? This is the direct predecessor to the Amazon (P122S). Does your uncle’s car still have the 3 speeder gearbox?

My little P1800ES project is coming along nicely - I’ll get back to finishing off the CB200 soon - I promise.

Alan
 
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