My naked MAINE-WING build.
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My naked MAINE-WING build.
This is my first motorcycle build, I was a professional welder, 30 years ago, but now I just weld as a hobby and do things for myself and friends. (I'm a teacher, I teach math and science to 6th graders.)
Hopefully I don't drive you guys nuts with my simple questions. Here is a photo before I get going. It is how it sat in the PO garage.
Hopefully I don't drive you guys nuts with my simple questions. Here is a photo before I get going. It is how it sat in the PO garage.
Kevin
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Re: My naked MAINE-WING build.
I've seen looooots worse. I've had lots worse. Start undressing. We love pics.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
"Continuing education is important even if the subject matter is fairly useless (as in this case)."---Greg Foresi
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This is Susie. I've stripped her naked, don't laugh, she's a little self conscious.
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BTW- where do you put all of those electric parts, wires, connectors, cables, etc... if you use a tank other than the original fake tank?
Kevin
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Thanks, the undressing is finished, now to give her some nice lingerie.ericheath wrote:I've seen looooots worse. I've had lots worse. Start undressing. We love pics.
Kevin
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Re: My naked MAINE-WING build.
Great start ...... some builders create their own wiring systems .....
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Weasel the dog keeps me inline and shouts orders. She also knows right where to lay and steal the heat on a day that's 26 degrees and raining.
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Another question, if I build straight pipes off of these headers, do I need a cross-over pipe?
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GOOD LORD, GORD! I'm not good with DC electric.RAT wrote:Great start ...... some builders create their own wiring systems .....
Gord
I built my own house, did every single thing except the concrete foundation. AC electric, yeah I can do that 120v or 240v, but something about DC on cars, snowmobiles, etc....not my strength for sure.
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Re: My naked MAINE-WING build.
Welcome and good luck. This is a friendly helpful site so don't worry about too many or what kind of questions. We all (or most of us) had the same questions to begin. 12 volt wiring is not my strength either but it is a bit like math in that the diagram is like a formula only more clear, just spend time studying it and suddenly it will make sense. Good color diagrams are available here on the site.
I just wish I had welding skills. (and a machine shop!)
I just wish I had welding skills. (and a machine shop!)
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83 XL 600r with a 2004 XR650L engine
And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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And a slightly worse for the wear BMW GS adventure bike awaiting repair
83 GL in process
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Re: My naked MAINE-WING build.
Bike-Maine nice project you have going, Like you, I and my wife have built 3 new homes ever time we moved about every 17 years. I did all the mechanical she dose the painting and staining, and carpenter Son n Law did the finish work on this last one. but like you DC motorcycle electrics are me down fall also. Keep posting those pictures enjoying. Your best friend also has the best seat in the garage.
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welcome from around the corner.
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1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
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hacksaw1945 wrote:Bike-Maine nice project you have going, Like you, I and my wife have built 3 new homes ever time we moved about every 17 years. I did all the mechanical she dose the painting and staining, and carpenter Son n Law did the finish work on this last one. but like you DC motorcycle electrics are me down fall also. Keep posting those pictures enjoying. Your best friend also has the best seat in the garage.
She deserves it, she keeps the shop free of mice.
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Easter wrote:Welcome and good luck. This is a friendly helpful site so don't worry about too many or what kind of questions. We all (or most of us) had the same questions to begin. 12 volt wiring is not my strength either but it is a bit like math in that the diagram is like a formula only more clear, just spend time studying it and suddenly it will make sense. Good color diagrams are available here on the site.
I just wish I had welding skills. (and a machine shop!)
Thank you
In my shop I have an old AC stick welder, 110 MIG with gas, metal lathe, although I lack skills to run it, but I'm not afraid to try. (Or I'm too stupid to care), Drill press, bench grinder.
My first major project is to make a new fake tank. Not sure how it will turn out, but I have a 2' X 8' sheet of 16 gauge steel to start cutting on.
I also have a side project, I have a fox that has gone after my dog a couple times. This morning he came right up the driveway after her. He's going to do this one of these days when I have a rifle in my hands.....
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5speed wrote:welcome from around the corner.
Thank you, I have a good friend that teaches in my building that was born and raised In NS.
Kevin
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