Building a bobber ol sparky replica
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
Oh and ill take some pics of it leaned over to see how close they are before I break it down tomorrow ...
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
Lookin' sharp
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
I told you I was taking a completely different approach didn't I lol
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
I like your thinking outside the box ! The LEDs really show up!
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
I really like the way your build is going. Looks real sharp. What are you going to be doing paint wise?
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
It's already painted all matte black an old school red an white hand painted pinstripe... I appreciate the compliments ...I think I'm gonnaa do some different bars because the ones I have on there now are uncomfortable after a few miles
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
Now I've got to pull the engine an tear into the starter clutch because the PO did poor maintenance .... I pulled the starter off ran my finger along the bottom side of the engine an found nothing but the ol dreaded metal shavings an teeth from starter clutch gear cog ... Uhhhhhgggggg !!!!
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
Anyone have any suggestions on how to do a thorough engine flush ?
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
Here's a pic of my planetary gears in my starter ...
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
I also found this tab in the bottom of the engine broken into you can see the tab in the pic circled ...... Also can anyone tell me how crucial this tab is ?
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
Wow. I really like what you've done with this bike! Looks awesome!!!
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
Thanks bishop it's been a long tough challenge but I've almost got it conquered ... Ill tell you there's been times I almost have up tho...
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
You'll get advice from our Guru's shortly, but I'd say it is definitely important - get or make a replacement.Topwingnut wrote:I also found this tab in the bottom of the engine broken into you can see the tab in the pic circled ...... Also can anyone tell me how crucial this tab is ?
Re engine flush, drain half the oil, fill back up with MMO, run bike at low rpm to full operating temp, drain, replace with new oil (motorcycle not car oil) and new oil filter.
As you are going to pull the motor, do the starter clutch cleanup described in Shop Talk (Octane) and I would suggest opening up your oil scavenge pump, checking it out, and do the gasket mod described by Octane/Old Fogey.
Also take off the oils strainer and scrape out any sludge/debris from the bottom of the sump there.
May as well check your water pump too while it is easy, if you haven't already.
Bike's looking real good tho
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
The clip keeps the sprocket from coming off the shaft,for one thing. It's there for a reason, I would make sure it's there when it goes back together
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Re: Building a bobber ol sparky replica
It's broken an after looking at the engine break down how can it back off because it rides on the back of the flywheel doesn't it ?
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