My latest project
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Re: My latest project
Just got done vapor blasting the engine covers a short time ago. Those will go to the powder coater Wednesday to get ceramic coated same as the fork lowers.
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
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1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: My latest project
that would be a bit sketchy if one of the legs jammed on the way down..robin1731 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 09, 2022 9:57 pmIn the back two corners? Inside those "bushings" are adjustable legs/feet. I don't really know why. All they do is vibrate/rotate out once in awhile and when the table comes down that corner will be a little higher than the frame. No big deal. Also, there are two "arms" that came with the lift that have u-shaped brackets on the top. About three feet high. You can tie the bike "up" with those. Supposedly. I tried it once just to see. It pulled the arms in toward the bike. Those two pieces no longer exist.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
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Re: My latest project
After some delays I was able to get some more done. Engine covers installed and they look good. I had to take it off the lift to run some GL1000 carbs on the test engine. First time it has seen sun since last year.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: My latest project
Shiny.
1997 Valkyrie- Light Cutomization, but Too Busy Riding
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
All advice I give is only valid until an expert corrects me.
1980 KZ1300- Bike's Haunted
1976 GL1000 (Yellow)- It Runs (Poorly) and Doesn't Leak (Mostly)
1974 Velosolex 3800- Better Than Walking
1972 CB750- Broke the Chain And Ate the Motor
1969 CT90- The Most Fun You Can Have on 90ccs.
1965 CA77 Dream- Needs a Full Teardown, but Complete
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Re: My latest project
Talk about a clean slate to start with. So is this going to be mostly stock other than the coatings?
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"Yea I do dance awkwardly, and I am having more fun than you" Taylor Swift
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1984 GL1200 Standard
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: My latest project
Did not exactly start with a clean slate. I don't have any before pics but it sat for several years in a garage. So everything is getting "touched". Yes, engine is stock. Just a complete rebuild. A good bit of money spent at the powder coating shop. But not too bad. Paint is already done. All body parts are new so paint guy didn't have much prep work to do on that. A long time friend that rarely does motorcycles did that for me.Whiskerfish wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 7:31 am Talk about a clean slate to start with. So is this going to be mostly stock other than the coatings?
A lot of new parts on this. Wiring, body, both fenders, headlight and all brackets, turn signals and brackets, controls, handle bars. Of course all wheel and neck bearings. Lot of other parts too.
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: My latest project
Starting to look like a motorcycle.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: My latest project
Nice … looking forward to seeing it in person August 25 … around noon …
Gord
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Re: My latest project
Hopefully a bit further along by then too.
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: My latest project
Almost ready to make some noise. Wiring installed and checked out. Carbs on. Needs exhaust hung and fuel hooked up. It will get exhaust from the shed installed for now. Just to get it "right". Then new pipes after that.
Still a ways from a rider but getting closer.
Still a ways from a rider but getting closer.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: My latest project
Looking great Rob!
"Agreement is not a requirement for Respect" CDR Michael Smith USN (Ret) 2017
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
"Yea I do dance awkwardly, and I am having more fun than you" Taylor Swift
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1984 GL1200 Standard
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
"The book is wrong, this whole Conclusion is Fallacious" River Tam
"Yea I do dance awkwardly, and I am having more fun than you" Taylor Swift
2008 GL1800 IIIA "TH3DOG"
1984 GL1200 Standard
1975/6/7/8/9 Arthur Fulmer Dressed Road bike
1975 Naked Noisy and Nasty in town bike
Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: My latest project
Thank you.
I just had it running about 20 minutes ago. Carbs will need to be dialed in. I left the jetting just the way they were when I got the bike. Had to take it back off the lift though. Should get parts for paying jobs middle of the week. So I need to switch gears again.
I just had it running about 20 minutes ago. Carbs will need to be dialed in. I left the jetting just the way they were when I got the bike. Had to take it back off the lift though. Should get parts for paying jobs middle of the week. So I need to switch gears again.
1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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Re: My latest project
Bike is looking good. A good refurbishment to bring it back to its former glory is not inexpensive. Stopped keeping track of what I spent on vapour blasting, sand blasting, painting, and engine rebuild of my '85 Limited Edition - prep time is a killer. Would not have been done if someone else was to do it.robin1731 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 29, 2022 9:51 am
Did not exactly start with a clean slate. I don't have any before pics but it sat for several years in a garage. So everything is getting "touched". Yes, engine is stock. Just a complete rebuild. A good bit of money spent at the powder coating shop. But not too bad. Paint is already done. All body parts are new so paint guy didn't have much prep work to do on that. A long time friend that rarely does motorcycles did that for me.
A lot of new parts on this. Wiring, body, both fenders, headlight and all brackets, turn signals and brackets, controls, handle bars. Of course all wheel and neck bearings. Lot of other parts too.
Looking forward to the end product.
Cheers
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2012 Suzuki DL1000 VStrom (sold)
Ontario 1985 GL1200 Limited Edition (sold)
2008 GL1800 (sold)
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Re: My latest project--IT"S DONE
Finally got it all finished except for the final test ride. The paint really looks a lot better in person. It has a very fine red metallic in it. Gives it a red "tint" in the sun.
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
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