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 Topic: A new tracker is born... |
kyle1911
Replies: 23
Views: 15048
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 Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: June 19, 2009, 9:20 am Subject: Re: A new tracker is born... |
| Sorry for the delay, I've been a busy man lately! Kick only. I dumped all the electric start stuff. Mocking up is a must. I gutted the engine, and put it back in the frame, before I built the pipes, o ... |
| Topic: I've seen this before... |
kyle1911
Replies: 355
Views: 79463
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 30, 2009, 11:16 pm Subject: Re: I've seen this before... |
| FNA, Mr. Fong. I should be so lucky with mine. Well done. |
| Topic: I've seen this before... |
kyle1911
Replies: 355
Views: 79463
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 30, 2009, 9:48 am Subject: Re: I've seen this before... |
| Wow, nice first post. Way to introduce yourself. Welcome. |
| Topic: I've seen this before... |
kyle1911
Replies: 355
Views: 79463
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 29, 2009, 7:44 pm Subject: Re: I've seen this before... |
"I wouldn't vote for her if I had John's pink gun to my head..."
Wow. I am really, truly glad I have been reading this thread all along, and not just this last post. That is a visual I simply don' ... |
| Topic: I've seen this before... |
kyle1911
Replies: 355
Views: 79463
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 29, 2009, 6:35 pm Subject: Re: I've seen this before... |
| Hmmmm.... |
| Topic: High Speed Stutter |
kyle1911
Replies: 7
Views: 2176
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Forum: Fuel Posted: April 28, 2009, 10:10 pm Subject: Re: High Speed Stutter |
| Ooops. My bad/lack of specific knowledge showing through. Are they shimmable? We used to cut washers from feeler gauges for some of the old Honda carbs with grooveless needles... Usually had to adjust ... |
| Topic: Demon Bike |
kyle1911
Replies: 18
Views: 2302
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 28, 2009, 10:03 pm Subject: Re: Demon Bike |
| OK, if this is real, this is the finest chop/bob/skeletor machine I have seen. Talk about artistic vision. WOW. Seating arrangement looks a little bit, errr... well.... Regretable?!? Otherwise, WOW. I ... |
| Topic: High Speed Stutter |
kyle1911
Replies: 7
Views: 2176
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Forum: Fuel Posted: April 28, 2009, 9:55 pm Subject: Re: High Speed Stutter |
| 4k, with a slow roll on, or wide open, and falls on it's face at 4k? Makes a big difference. I would move the needle clip down one notch, (Raising the needle) and try that. I have not messed with the ... |
| Topic: I've seen this before... |
kyle1911
Replies: 355
Views: 79463
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 27, 2009, 10:22 pm Subject: Re: I've seen this before... |
| So, let's play a little game of pretend... I'm not taking sides here, but I am plenty raw, after a week of inbred trailer trash insulting my work, on Craigslist, and a few other places....So, this bob ... |
| Topic: I've seen this before... |
kyle1911
Replies: 355
Views: 79463
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 27, 2009, 12:07 am Subject: Re: I've seen this before... |
| Lots O' hate. Not my kind of build, or bike, in any way shape or form, but after a week of having mine up for sale, you should see the hate emails I get. Even a phone call! "Who do you think you are?" ... |
| Topic: Nut & Bolt Grades, What does the 8.8 Mean? |
kyle1911
Replies: 11
Views: 6789
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Forum: The Vault Posted: April 25, 2009, 12:13 pm Subject: Re: Nuts for bolt grade |
| Unless someone has better info...Virtually all the fastners on these machines should be a SAE Grade 5 metric equivalent. Axles, and some engine fastners may or may not be harder, I don't know. Grade 5 ... |
| Topic: traditional honing methods or...? |
kyle1911
Replies: 23
Views: 5033
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 25, 2009, 1:29 am Subject: Re: traditional honing methods or...? |
| I believe Athena is the only company still producing a complete gasket kit for these bikes. Cometic has many, but not all, and no kit. I don't know about Vesrah. That said, Mike sells what he gets, an ... |
| Topic: traditional honing methods or...? |
kyle1911
Replies: 23
Views: 5033
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 24, 2009, 10:02 pm Subject: Re: traditional honing methods or...? |
| One last afterthought... Don't wanna start a fire, but the Athena gaskets I got were trash. I used them only in places I could get to, if and when they leak. I could make more accurate gaskets, after ... |
| Topic: traditional honing methods or...? |
kyle1911
Replies: 23
Views: 5033
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 24, 2009, 9:56 pm Subject: Re: traditional honing methods or...? |
| 320 grit, WD-40, and about 20 minutes of slicing your hand. If you know what a 45 degree crosshatch looks like, just do your best to replicate it by hand. This is not the space shuttle, and I have don ... |
| Topic: Right cylinder won't fire, running out of ideas... |
kyle1911
Replies: 16
Views: 3503
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Forum: Fuel Posted: April 23, 2009, 12:11 pm Subject: Re: Right cylinder won't fire, running out of ideas... |
| I like John's idea, that's where I would go first. It cuts to the chase. Just be cautious with the starting fluid. It is snappy stuff, if you use too much, or get a backfire. Just a spritz, with the t ... |
| Topic: '78 Tracker for sale, Wa. State |
kyle1911
Replies: 0
Views: 875
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 23, 2009, 11:25 am Subject: '78 Tracker for sale, Wa. State |
| Got all the bugs worked out, and have been putting a few miles on this beast! What a neat toy! Thanks again to all the people on here who answered a million questions! You were a great help! Now, It's ... |
| Topic: Auction Feature Being Added To 650Ridr.com |
kyle1911
Replies: 34
Views: 21988
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 22, 2009, 7:48 pm Subject: Re: Auction Feature Being Added To 650Ridr.com |
| Almost sounds like a good idea. The auction thing is a little bit of a turn off. Wouldn't it be easier to just have a flat price selling feature, with, say a 2% fee? I hate auctions, personally, and h ... |
| Topic: Omar's Mile Exhaust |
kyle1911
Replies: 25
Views: 15248
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: April 18, 2009, 3:51 pm Subject: Re: Omar's Mile Exhaust |
| Here's the pipes I cooked up for mine... Took a couple of days work, and about $150 in parts. I am happy so far. Kyle |
| Topic: Your shed or lock-up this bad? |
kyle1911
Replies: 18
Views: 2661
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: April 15, 2009, 7:50 pm Subject: Re: Your shed or lock-up this bad? |
| Wow, great minds think alike. My garage looks like a bomb went off, especially if I am in the middle of a project. The bipolar squirrel that lives between my ears can't possibly stop to clean up while ... |
| Topic: Valve lapping and a battle of wills..... |
kyle1911
Replies: 35
Views: 5387
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Forum: Engine Posted: April 11, 2009, 4:25 pm Subject: Re: Valve lapping and a battle of wills..... |
| Sounds bent or burnt to me. Possibly the seat is distorted beyond lapping. Have you switched valves, just to check? A crooked or worn out guide can lead you to overcut seats. You don't want to try fix ... |
| Topic: Wanted: Front brake rotor |
kyle1911
Replies: 2
Views: 1154
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: March 23, 2009, 9:37 pm Subject: Re: Wanted: Front brake rotor |
| Got 2 Chris, one drilled, one plain, both excellent. Gimme a call. Free, just pay the UPS. Kyle 509-393-1994 |
| Topic: Mike's XS Performance cam, and valve clatter.... |
kyle1911
Replies: 7
Views: 3261
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Forum: Engine Posted: March 18, 2009, 11:30 am Subject: Re: Mike's XS Performance cam, and valve clatter.... |
| John, these are Dellorto 36's. I am not thinking this is heating problem, just yet. I have only ridden it about 2 miles, and most of the running has been on the stand. (Heat it up to operating temp, t ... |
| Topic: Mike's XS Performance cam, and valve clatter.... |
kyle1911
Replies: 7
Views: 3261
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Forum: Engine Posted: March 17, 2009, 9:31 pm Subject: Re: Mike's XS Performance cam, and valve clatter.... |
| Cam chain is new, with both tensioner and guide new as well. Have adjusted chain, and installed washer on rod. Right ex valve area is the noisy spot. Crank rebuilt ant welded by Crankworks, new rods, ... |
| Topic: Show me your engine pics! Inspiration needed... |
kyle1911
Replies: 21
Views: 4533
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: March 11, 2009, 11:41 pm Subject: Re: Show me your engine pics! Inspiration needed... |
| Here's my offering. Not all that original, but I like it. Not too flashy, and easy to touch up. DupliColor engine enamel, and some polishing. Pipes are POR15 exhaust coating. Kyle |
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