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Re: Number 10 of 2012
« Reply #25 on: October 16, 2012, 03:45:15 PM »
Yeah, like that. We all start out doing some strange things to get the job done, each time we improve our techniques and share them we everyone else. This case is  a fine example,  the last 2 (at least) locked up motors  got the mix in the cylinders but the engine was always out of the cradle hanging from the rafters without the benefit of the rest of the machine's weight doing the work. It didn't always work that fast or easy, almost felt chore-like. So to by pass chore-like experience on the  same job, improvements had to be made, since it was successful, shared with those who would find themselves in a similar situation.. After all we are all here to benefit from others knowledge  experience, and improvement to technique.
   This site not only has people with excellent mechanical skills, but it also has people with  highly evolved artistic abilities, just look at the quality  of the builds on this site, it's really incredible. A $%#twagon on this site is far between, They may start off that way, but almost never finish that way . Perhaps that's part of what drives us.
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Re: Number 10 of 2012
« Reply #26 on: October 19, 2012, 04:45:27 PM »

Getting close, rebuilt the carbs last night,gapped the valves,and need to set the spark tomorrow. Oil in in the crank  but I think I will leave the tank and carbs dry over the winter and not fire it up this year since riding weather is about over.
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Re: Number 10 of 2012
« Reply #27 on: October 19, 2012, 04:55:47 PM »

 Nice, so two and a half to three weeks, and that's with waiting for rings if I recall correctly.  :P

 That's moving along.

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Re: Number 10 of 2012
« Reply #28 on: October 20, 2012, 02:45:23 PM »
Come to think of it , you're right, no wonder why it feels like it blows by too fast, it does! Good thing I have a full time job or it could be over in 2 weeks!
Can't imagine, what my place is gonna be like when I retire.
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Re: Number 10 of 2012
« Reply #29 on: October 21, 2012, 12:22:18 PM »
Almost done, ignition switch nfg , on order.
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Re: Number 10 of 2012
« Reply #30 on: October 22, 2012, 10:03:05 AM »
Ignition switch coming in on Tuesday.
This is what it looks like today.
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Re: Number 10 of 2012
« Reply #31 on: October 22, 2012, 10:37:39 AM »
Very nice. My first bike is not even done and you're on which one? 15th? :)
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Re: Number 10 of 2012
« Reply #32 on: October 22, 2012, 11:04:35 AM »
 
Definitely looking forward if there's spring start up and see how she does.

 Looks great, country water close by awesome.