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Topic: Newbie 6th bike 1st chop |
gordo
Replies: 116
Views: 66404
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: December 30, 2009, 10:10 am Subject: Re: Newbie 6th bike 1st chop |
Dirka, the coating will stop rust. Don't want all that hard work rusting away in a year or two. |
Topic: What website are we going to if this closes down. |
gordo
Replies: 14
Views: 10097
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 29, 2009, 7:48 pm Subject: Re: What website are we going to if this closes down. |
Yea, I like that site, no drama. Neckked wimmin' too. |
Topic: It was a crappy job butt............ |
gordo
Replies: 11
Views: 7396
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 29, 2009, 7:43 pm Subject: Re: It was a crappy job butt............ |
Well, Ive always heard that it's better to be pissed off than pissed on, unless you go for that sort of thing! |
Topic: Newbie 6th bike 1st chop |
gordo
Replies: 116
Views: 66404
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: December 29, 2009, 7:40 pm Subject: Re: Newbie 6th bike 1st chop |
Dirka, that pipe is pretty good stuff, but it does need to be ceramic coated when your done. Not bad price's on the stuff,either. I've used speedway stuff, & was satisfied with it. |
Topic: It was a crappy job butt............ |
gordo
Replies: 11
Views: 7396
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 28, 2009, 8:03 pm Subject: Re: It was a crappy job butt............ |
Butt it's not an American Standard!!! |
Topic: What website are we going to if this closes down. |
gordo
Replies: 14
Views: 10097
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 28, 2009, 8:01 pm Subject: Re: What website are we going to if this closes down. |
Question, is Russo still doing the work,& if not, who is? |
Topic: Running a 77 rotor on a 82 bike. |
gordo
Replies: 3
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Forum: Electrical Posted: December 28, 2009, 7:56 pm Subject: Re: Running a 77 rotor on a 82 bike. |
You can drill a small hole in the epoxy and glue a magnet the same size as the drill. Work's perfectly if you are in the same spot as on the TCI rotor. |
Topic: BS34s |
gordo
Replies: 8
Views: 7896
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Forum: Fuel Posted: December 26, 2009, 4:58 pm Subject: Re: BS34s |
John is correct in stating that you are rich on the idle circut.I'm surprised he didn't mention that the pilot circut is working thru the whole rpm range.Stumble off idle is a classic sign of rich pil ... |
Topic: Tearing down my 77 |
gordo
Replies: 108
Views: 74299
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: December 25, 2009, 9:31 pm Subject: Re: Tearing down my 77 |
Pump's, those are the side bearing's. No, you do not need to order seals, as the side bearing's take their place.
You'll find that the needle set fit's like a glove when it's all back together. When ... |
Topic: Rephased stock engine, lighteniing the crank ? |
gordo
Replies: 16
Views: 14054
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Forum: All the rest Posted: December 23, 2009, 7:43 pm Subject: Re: Rephased stock engine, lighteniing the crank ? |
srinath, usually machine shop's near airport's that have allot of smaller plane's do balancing on the rotating mass. In Bedford Mass, there is a shop well known for their balancing, called Lindskog Ma ... |
Topic: My guidelines for resterations vs modifications |
gordo
Replies: 30
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 23, 2009, 7:10 pm Subject: Re: My guidelines for resterations vs modifications |
I agree Roy, ANY change's to the bike is Not restoration. If you go with Dunlop tire's & the bike came with Yokohama's for instance, like you said that's modified.Having said that, I do believe in wel ... |
Topic: Wire splicing |
gordo
Replies: 11
Views: 8985
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Forum: Electrical Posted: December 22, 2009, 9:59 pm Subject: Re: Wire splicing |
When splicing into another wire, the best way to make the splice is to unsheath about 3/4 of an inch off the wire that is going to be spliced into. Then, remove about the same amount of plastic cover ... |
Topic: LED lighting question |
gordo
Replies: 17
Views: 11705
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Forum: Electrical Posted: December 15, 2009, 7:56 pm Subject: Re: LED lighting question |
nickmo, what you've got posted for link's is wiring for the LED's, not the LED's themselves. Go to the first link inskull's post, because there are a ton of application's that can be modified for your ... |
Topic: Tearing down my 77 |
gordo
Replies: 108
Views: 74299
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: December 13, 2009, 8:51 pm Subject: Re: Tearing down my 77 |
pumps, I have read here that the new bronze bushing's need the new shaft also.Along with seals, was like $20 more in the spring when I did mine. The nice thing with the needle bearing's is the side be ... |
Topic: Sourcing Tires |
gordo
Replies: 8
Views: 6422
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Forum: Drive Posted: December 13, 2009, 8:38 pm Subject: Re: Sourcing Tires |
JC Whitney |
Topic: LED lighting question |
gordo
Replies: 17
Views: 11705
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Forum: Electrical Posted: December 13, 2009, 7:14 pm Subject: Re: LED lighting question |
nickmo, if you get the whole setup as despecial's link's are , I don't think so because they are already in the kit. LED light's use a regulator & most are built into the lamp kit.At least mine did. T ... |
Topic: Tearing down my 77 |
gordo
Replies: 108
Views: 74299
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: December 13, 2009, 7:00 pm Subject: Re: Tearing down my 77 |
Pump's,I used the needle bearing kit from Mike's, cheaper & no hassle's on the install. I used a long extension also, but with a junk socket that just fit through the old bushing. Tapped them out from ... |
Topic: LED lighting question |
gordo
Replies: 17
Views: 11705
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Forum: Electrical Posted: December 13, 2009, 4:37 pm Subject: Re: LED lighting question |
nick,LED lamp's are available for tail/ stop combination. Look up site's that carry lighting for auto application's, I'm sure you'll find something.
LED lamp's are lite emitting diode's, so polarity ... |
Topic: Front brake performance? Anyone used Mike's disc? |
gordo
Replies: 8
Views: 6820
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: December 11, 2009, 7:31 pm Subject: Re: Front brake performance? Anyone used Mike's disc? |
I got a rotor from E-Gay for $25. Resurfaced, & it has a nice swirl finish to it. I put it on a lath & checked for run-out, absolutely 0.It came from a place in the Midwest, can't remember where or wh ... |
Topic: my hopeless project fun |
gordo
Replies: 58
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: December 8, 2009, 10:26 pm Subject: Re: my hopeless project fun |
You could allway's get the replacement petcock's from Mike's, and use the screen's that come with them for the first filter. Then a second filter on each fuel line between the tank & carb.
Also, Pain ... |
Topic: why is my right hand carb leaking? |
gordo
Replies: 4
Views: 6457
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Forum: Fuel Posted: December 5, 2009, 10:17 pm Subject: Re: why is my right hand carb leaking? |
future, the manual petcock is the way to go.And a fuel filter in the line to the carb's also.The vacuum petcocks are suppose to shut off when the engine is not running, but after 30 plus year's, they ... |
Topic: Embarrassing question |
gordo
Replies: 18
Views: 7837
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: December 5, 2009, 10:12 pm Subject: Re: Embarrassing question |
'81 does not have point's.TCI ignition system.And yes, it is best to store the bike on the centerstand, take's allot of the weight off the tire's, so no 'flat spot's' come springtime. |
Topic: New guy |
gordo
Replies: 2
Views: 3415
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: December 5, 2009, 10:04 pm Subject: Re: New guy |
Welcome to the site. Try checking on Mike's website, might find it there. |
Topic: Tearing down my 77 |
gordo
Replies: 108
Views: 74299
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Forum: Original Equipment Restoration Projects Posted: December 5, 2009, 9:22 pm Subject: Re: Tearing down my 77 |
Pumps, are they both the same length? I also purchased the longer version of those shock's from Mike's, and did not have any problem's mounting them. They both went right on, with a little help from s ... |
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