Restoring the Ratketa - Project thread (pics - 56k beware) - Page 2

katoranger · 09-02-2007, 01:16 PM

N2R, drag bars are low and flat usually. The idea is to get the rider leaning more over the tank to shift weight forward and help keep the front wheel down in a race. If you want lower look up clubman bars. That is even more of the cafe racer look.

Also for both of you guys I just picked up a cb400 with a nice chrome front fender. I can take some measurements to see if it will fit your forks.

Allen

madmanjustice · 09-02-2007, 02:59 PM

my main concern fender-wise, is that it fits the curve of the 21" front wheel. Otherwise it wont look right. BUt if I go street fighter style, i may not put a front fender on at all.

IronFist · 09-02-2007, 05:38 PM

Madman thanks for the pic, the bars would look cool, I wonder what my back would have to say though. The sample pic is sooo nice too, WOW what a bike, if I had money to toss around, that's what I'd ride. SWEET Bike. You got good taste Madman.

Kato, as for your cb400 fender, don't you need it? If you don't, then yes please measure the mounts and PM me. Your cb400 front wheel looked bigger than 18", it isn't a 21 though is it?
Last thing, what is a KatoRanger? Lord of the rings meets Bruce Lee? Inquiring minds need to know. :wink:

katoranger · 09-03-2007, 12:44 AM

I believe the cb400 has a 19" wheel. It is just another parts bike that has a seized engine.

I will measure it to see how close it is.

Katoranger is just a user name that I have been user since about 2000.

Kato for Mankato, MN and ranger as in the ford truck (The tin worms finished it off). Nothing real special.

Allen

srreynolds2003 · 09-05-2007, 10:38 AM

FYI, I was driving down East Tex Frwy 59 North and I saw this Motorcycle Junk Yard on the side of the freeway Near 59 & East Mount Houston.

Power Sports of Houston
11353 Eastex Fwy
Houston, TX 77093
(281) 442-7056

Copy this Link for Google Map and a Picture of the place

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=e...o&cad=infoUSA#

katoranger · 09-05-2007, 11:11 AM

I went to the junkyard yesterday to drop of scrap metal and ended hauling more home again. In the form of a 52 David Bradley tractor. $10.

That's not the first time either. Let's see. 4 motorcycles and 1 scooter from that yard too.

Allen

srreynolds2003 · 09-05-2007, 11:23 AM

Yep, like a kid finding a lost dog, you just have to bring it home....

madmanjustice · 09-15-2007, 08:35 PM

ahhh...back on topic...

The exhaust and foot pegs from SamM arrived today (Thanks Sam!) I have not had time for a test fit but eyballing them it looks pretty close so I hope it will work. Anyway, since I didn't get all of the bolting on pieces from Sam I had to run out to try to find bolts and I found just about perfect matching bolts in the two sizes I needed for the bike and they are flange bolts as well and are almost a perfect match for the stock bolts but the have a larger hex head on the smaller ones (10mm instead of 8mm) they are probably better quality than the stockers as well.

I also discovered that one of the exhaust studs has been broken off. There is still some of the stud there but I'll have to wait until Tuesday to see if I can get replacements from the Honda dealer.

Anyway, i'll be test fitting and maybe temporarily bolting on the exhaust tomorrow so stay tuned to this thread for more pics!

SamM · 09-15-2007, 10:01 PM

Gee, I thought I threw a bunch of bolts in that package madmanjustice! Any idea what you need? I can throw something together and put it in the mail Monday.

madmanjustice · 09-15-2007, 10:47 PM

don't worry about it Sam

I got it covered with the trip to O'Riellys. I just wish that throttle assembly of your would have worked for me....

madmanjustice · 09-22-2007, 07:54 PM

Update-a-roo

I got the exhaust and pegs from Sam installed today, unfortunately I have not gotten my throttle cable and assembly back from the shop so i was not able to start the bike to hear it with the exhaust. I pulled both exhaust studs and replaced them with stainless allen head cap screws and used automotive grade bolts to secure the rest of the exhaust.

Cap screws...

Full exhaust and pegs...

More information and pics at my new blog page... http://animegrafx.com/blog/

SamM · 09-22-2007, 09:33 PM

Wow, that new custom exhaust looks good! Someone painted those ugly chrome heatshields with matte black 2400 degree heat resistant paint and everything. COOL!

madmanjustice · 10-05-2007, 02:52 PM

Got my kickstarter and shift lever installed today. The new throttle cable turned out to be too short so i'm still not able to take a test drive but i'm getting closer.

I rigged a temp throttle cable and was able to rev the motor and it sounds pretty good and smooth. I know it will sound even better when i actually get it ride ready and adjust the valves and change the oil.

It does start pretty easy as well.

more info at my blog. I'll get some more pics up as well later.

IronFist · 10-06-2007, 09:53 AM

Nice work Madman! :wink: Great pics. Have you got it plated yet, any trouble plating where you live? Can't wait for the (Madman riding the Rat bike pic.)

You can work on my bike anytime. ahhh that's a compliment. 8) N2r.

madmanjustice · 10-06-2007, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by new2riding

Nice work Madman! :wink: Great pics. Have you got it plated yet, any trouble plating where you live? Can't wait for the (Madman riding the Rat bike pic.)

You can work on my bike anytime. ahhh that's a compliment. 8) N2r.

thanks!

Its already plated, but i'm gong to get it street legal before I register it (to save on insurance)

09-02-2007, 01:16 PM	#16
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	N2R, drag bars are low and flat usually. The idea is to get the rider leaning more over the tank to shift weight forward and help keep the front wheel down in a race. If you want lower look up clubman bars. That is even more of the cafe racer look. Also for both of you guys I just picked up a cb400 with a nice chrome front fender. I can take some measurements to see if it will fit your forks. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-02-2007, 02:59 PM	#17
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	my main concern fender-wise, is that it fits the curve of the 21" front wheel. Otherwise it wont look right. BUt if I go street fighter style, i may not put a front fender on at all. __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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09-03-2007, 12:44 AM	#19
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I believe the cb400 has a 19" wheel. It is just another parts bike that has a seized engine. I will measure it to see how close it is. Katoranger is just a user name that I have been user since about 2000. Kato for Mankato, MN and ranger as in the ford truck (The tin worms finished it off). Nothing real special. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-05-2007, 10:38 AM	#20
srreynolds2003 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 382	Parts in Houston FYI, I was driving down East Tex Frwy 59 North and I saw this Motorcycle Junk Yard on the side of the freeway Near 59 & East Mount Houston. Power Sports of Houston 11353 Eastex Fwy Houston, TX 77093 (281) 442-7056 Copy this Link for Google Map and a Picture of the place http://maps.google.com/maps?f=l&hl=e...o&cad=infoUSA# __________________ -2005 Sierra SR200-
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09-05-2007, 11:11 AM	#21
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I went to the junkyard yesterday to drop of scrap metal and ended hauling more home again. In the form of a 52 David Bradley tractor. $10. That's not the first time either. Let's see. 4 motorcycles and 1 scooter from that yard too. Allen __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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09-02-2007, 05:38 PM	#18
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Madman thanks for the pic, the bars would look cool, I wonder what my back would have to say though. The sample pic is sooo nice too, WOW what a bike, if I had money to toss around, that's what I'd ride. SWEET Bike. You got good taste Madman. Kato, as for your cb400 fender, don't you need it? If you don't, then yes please measure the mounts and PM me. Your cb400 front wheel looked bigger than 18", it isn't a 21 though is it? Last thing, what is a KatoRanger? Lord of the rings meets Bruce Lee? Inquiring minds need to know. :wink:
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09-05-2007, 11:23 AM	#22
srreynolds2003 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tomball, TX Posts: 382	Yep, like a kid finding a lost dog, you just have to bring it home.... __________________ -2005 Sierra SR200-
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09-15-2007, 08:35 PM	#23
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	ahhh...back on topic... The exhaust and foot pegs from SamM arrived today (Thanks Sam!) I have not had time for a test fit but eyballing them it looks pretty close so I hope it will work. Anyway, since I didn't get all of the bolting on pieces from Sam I had to run out to try to find bolts and I found just about perfect matching bolts in the two sizes I needed for the bike and they are flange bolts as well and are almost a perfect match for the stock bolts but the have a larger hex head on the smaller ones (10mm instead of 8mm) they are probably better quality than the stockers as well. I also discovered that one of the exhaust studs has been broken off. There is still some of the stud there but I'll have to wait until Tuesday to see if I can get replacements from the Honda dealer. Anyway, i'll be test fitting and maybe temporarily bolting on the exhaust tomorrow so stay tuned to this thread for more pics! __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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09-15-2007, 10:01 PM	#24
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	Gee, I thought I threw a bunch of bolts in that package madmanjustice! Any idea what you need? I can throw something together and put it in the mail Monday. __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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09-15-2007, 10:47 PM	#25
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	don't worry about it Sam I got it covered with the trip to O'Riellys. I just wish that throttle assembly of your would have worked for me.... __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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09-22-2007, 07:54 PM	#26
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	Update-a-roo I got the exhaust and pegs from Sam installed today, unfortunately I have not gotten my throttle cable and assembly back from the shop so i was not able to start the bike to hear it with the exhaust. I pulled both exhaust studs and replaced them with stainless allen head cap screws and used automotive grade bolts to secure the rest of the exhaust. Cap screws... Full exhaust and pegs... More information and pics at my new blog page... http://animegrafx.com/blog/ __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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09-22-2007, 09:33 PM	#27
SamM Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: West Virginia Posts: 1,194	Wow, that new custom exhaust looks good! Someone painted those ugly chrome heatshields with matte black 2400 degree heat resistant paint and everything. COOL! __________________ 2013 Jeep Wrangler Sahara MOAB 2005 BMW E53 X5 2011 Schutt Industries LTT-HC LQG trailer 2017 Coleman CT200U 1978 Yamaha SR500E 1979 Yamaha XS650 Special II
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10-05-2007, 02:52 PM	#28
madmanjustice Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 135	Got my kickstarter and shift lever installed today. The new throttle cable turned out to be too short so i'm still not able to take a test drive but i'm getting closer. I rigged a temp throttle cable and was able to rev the motor and it sounds pretty good and smooth. I know it will sound even better when i actually get it ride ready and adjust the valves and change the oil. It does start pretty easy as well. more info at my blog. I'll get some more pics up as well later. __________________ 2005 Roketa rat bike - The Ratketa 1982 Yamaha Maxim 750 The Ratketa Restoration Project The Ratketa Blog
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10-06-2007, 09:53 AM	#29
IronFist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Toronto Ontario Canada Posts: 2,585	Nice work Madman! :wink: Great pics. Have you got it plated yet, any trouble plating where you live? Can't wait for the (Madman riding the Rat bike pic.) You can work on my bike anytime. ahhh that's a compliment. 8) N2r.
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