The Superhawk from hell...

Jlovvorn · Post by **Jlovvorn** » Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:09 pm

Ha!

Good to know.

Since I don't ever seem to go more thn 60, maybe I should just drive the 160!

Jlovvorn · Post by **Jlovvorn** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:34 pm

The saga of the springs continues.

The bad news is we are looking at some very, very tight tolerances between too long and too short.

First up - the replacement spring from Classic Honda Restoration.

This spring was the same size as the ones I took out of the bike, and thus too long.

Looks like 22.2mm.

Picture 003 by Jrlovvorn, on Flickr

Next, the bent spring that I put in the bike the first time I tried to fix the advance. It is clearly too short. About 20.5mm.

Picture 002 by Jrlovvorn, on Flickr

Finally, the one i just put in for my second attempt. About 21.2mm.

Picture 004 by Jrlovvorn, on Flickr

We will see what happens. The 21.2mm springs are just short enough to not be "loose" when mounted, but long enough that they are not pulling on the weights at rest.

Will provide a ride report tomorrow night.

Jlovvorn · Post by **Jlovvorn** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 8:35 pm

One more thing.

Who am I am where do I live?

Found on the floor after engine removal:

Picture 001 by Jrlovvorn, on Flickr

hillhudson · Post by **hillhudson** » Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:33 pm

Correct me if I am wrong but when tightening the advance sprocket springs all that needs to be accomplished is a slight bend on the hook of the spring just to make the sprocket arms have no play ? lightly wiggle the arms, if one has a tiny bit of play, just slightly bend the hook of the spring to compensate for the play ?

I just did this on a spare advance sprocket I have that has loose arms from worn out springs.

Jlovvorn · Post by **Jlovvorn** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:23 am

I think that's right, and basically where I came out with this attempt.

I dunno why the pictures are not showing up, but if you click on the link at the bottom of each one, they will show up in Flickr.

Hotshoe · Post by **Hotshoe** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:03 am

Jlovvorn wrote:One more thing.

Who am I am where do I live?

Found on the floor after engine removal:
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Assuming you removed the right engine side case, it's probably the ball bearing that goes inside the clutch lifter inside the side case and engages the end of the clutch rod.
Put a little grease on it when you put it back inside the lifter to hold it in place.
PS.... thanks for the detailed report on the cam springs, I think this explains the problem I've been having since I replaced my cam springs.

Jlovvorn · Post by **Jlovvorn** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:38 am

I think I can see that bearing in the hole, and it's much bigger. This is the size of a BB.