Barber Vintage Volume 4: Race lessons.

Random pictures from the paddocks of different parts of the race bikes.

Mostly cb160's.

Imitation is the highest form of flattery.

Gotta start somewhere.

 Pingle.

 CL175 brake hub conversion.

Nice simple sets.

 Back brake was run up to the left handlebar.

Mini lever.

Sick.

A long weekend on my brother's mill is coming up. 

 I think I like this rear set the best.

Simple.

I got my special delivery from Vicious today.

 Ever since Edith and Jenkins have been gone, Moyou has been really needy with her other friends.

組み立て組み立て CB160 Racer

This and that.

Finished a lot of little things.

 I'll be alright on these tires, right?

 Patina.

 Those eyes.

Soo guilty.

I need to get some aluminum for the rear sets and order more stuff tonight...

Should be able to ride it in the alley Saturday sometime.

CB160 Racer Carb Carnival

They are always easier to tear apart than they are to put back together.

.......holes in float bowls......faulty choke systems...ruined rubber gaskets......

Didn't order rebuild kits because I was thinking it could be a waste since the money would be better spent on a new set of Mikuni carbs...if it comes to that...

....come on Keihin, prove me wrong.

 A polished turd is still a turd?

Let's hope they still got the vroom.

MidOhio patches found!

CB160 Racer Compression and Carbs

Stealing from the dead.

To save a life.

 Could be better?  I will run.

H&F ultrasonic = light buzzing sound and slight shaking with brackish results

Interesting fix you got there jim-bob.

 These were cow farm dirty.

Cleaning carbs in the kitchen is ok, right?

Moyou does NOT like the ultrasonic buzzing....

CB360 Carb tear down and inspection

 Probably won't need a rebuild kit for what I am using these carbs for.......

Diaphragms both looked good.

Reconditioned them for fun.

Dip parts, rebuild, start it up tomorrow?

Only if my gasket comes in.

I would like to hear this bike run before I put Jessy's up for a little re-wire.....

Cold start/Choke explanation

"Babysit the throttle" - Randy

  Carb chokes and cold starts demystified.

Thanks Randy.

www.rcycle.com

CB200 Carb time

The CB200 needed a carb augmentation.

Proper parts.

Inspection.

Carbs off.

Fuel filters are a pain per usual.

Everything is hooked back up.

Shawna goes for a ride!

I don't think so....

おまけにビデオ！

1976 Honda XL250 Carb rebuild

I intended to just flip this bike but when a friend wants it, you have to give it some real attention.

Carb rebuild.....I will have it for you by Friday!!!

Didn't want to have to do this but I am glad I did.

The "mechanic" I bought this bike from must not have had a float bowl gasket..

...so he used this red crap that obviously reacts with gas.

I wonder why it was cutting out at 4,000/5,000RPM on the way to the gas station today.....

Stripped.

I think I want to make a dirt-bobber out of one of these or an XL350.

Not for me though...who wants one?

Carb bath and new jets, needle and gaskets on the way.

Oh yeah...went on the first mini road trip of the year today.  

Too much to post....coming soon.

Gunz getting down

Atta' boy!

Clean dem jets.

I rebuilt the one and he rebuilt one.  Can't wait to get that bike runnin'!