Wingman

[Markn]

So it's a 1977. Here are some pictures of it's current state:
Having some problems making a custom filter (advise/tips?).
For the electric, i made it start with the key. So the only button on the bike i'll need is for the light.
(i do not have turning signals).
Some things to do:
-Find/make air filter.
-Find/make fuell tank.
-Give it a nice rearend.
-Small work.

[Placerville]

Welcome from California and to the NGW. You're the second new member from the Netherlands today! It appears that you've jumped into your project head first and it's looking good. Interesting that you don't need turn signals? Good luck with your project!

[Markn]

It's a dutch rule only for ''oldtimes'' (before 1980's).
When it doesn't have turnsignals than its ok. But if you even have a button for it on your bike, it needs to work complete.

[Placerville]

Got it. They do the same thing in California.... Prior to a certain year, an 'always on' headlight isn't required.

[Markn]

So i have 2 burning questions:
- What to do with the airfilter, my single top-tube is to low to fit the standard air filter. I couldn't find some examples yet.
- Does anny one ride with a open belt? It looks cool, but sounds like a bad idea. Maybe some alternative?

[robin1731]

There are some guys on here that have run open belts for a lot of miles with no problems.

On the air filter. I took a stock filter housing. Cut everything off of the base just above the flat part that sets on the chamber. Got a small round filter for a car (aftermarket I think about 8" in diameter). That filter came with a chrome base and top. I used the top on the filter. Cut the stock base to fit the diameter of the element. The draw back is the jetting is off when you do that. I ended up putting a stock air box back on it.

[Markn]

Hey, i also tried almost the same thing, with the same problem.
So i just had a new idea, a few day's ago i ran into a K&N employee. He told me they could make everything.
So i was thinking to lower the intake, than use the bottom of the body.
And let K&N make a custom open filter. (Like the picture below. usual size with a piece taken out).
Hope to find some other (working) solutions. Before i spend my little cash on this.

[robin1731]

I think a cut down stock air box would be the way to go. If they can make a filter to fit without being to pricey that would work too. Better than trying to make your own.

[BearWing]

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[Markn]

What kind of inspections are required in the Netherlands? And, welcome, of course!

To keep it short, We can do every thing. As long the values on the papers are correct.
My bike is by paper still on the road, so that is no problem.
For the inspections to get the papers, i wouldn't know. But i guess the usual safety checks, lights, exhaust....

[BearWing]

Thanks. Here in Kentucky, if you can bring in a VIN headstamp attached to two wheels (which don't necessarily have to match, or even be round), it's good.

[Fred Camper]

You may want to see the solution that Nate used on Bones (Building of Bones in the custom section) Just do not try to lower the restriction and it should work out fine but boy it looks tight in there.

[Greg]

My theory is ,if you going to restrict the intake flow to the engine than you should be able to get away without having to re jet by expanding on the rate flow out of the exhaust. .One way might be is by removing the baffles or with a more free exhaust flowing muffler.. Just a thought.

[Markn]

Fred, i found Nates solution. Look like a great idea, and nice to know it works (and can be done)! Thanks.
Greg, i'm going to do the 4-into-4 Exhausts. Hope that will do
like this only shorter;

[Greg]

Fred, i found Nates solution. Look like a great idea, and nice to know it works (and can be done)! Thanks.
Greg, i'm going to do the 4-into-4 Exhausts. Hope that will do
like this only shorter;

Yea Man, that’s the ticket. You just might get away with it. Good choice keeping the Mufflers short or even with the shocks mounting bolt..