Well I got some time yesterday in the garage. Some steps forward and some things still on the list.
Got the carbs installed and no leaks....so no fires this time so thats good. Bike runs well with the 42/110s in it. Still some tuning to be done and they need to be synced.
Bike also needs new points and condensers.
Starts well when cold, less so when hot....but that might be a different issue...we will get there.....
Revs OK too.
Found that the black wire from the regulator was not connected. I was already in there with another regulator so i just replaced it. Charging at 13.4 volts? Better then the 12volts it was at....or no charging. I ran the bike around for a while, but when I got home and tried to restart the bike it was low on juice. No sure if it is still the charging issue or I just ran the battery down over the day buy starting and stopping so much.
Lights where bright the whole day.
The bike is WAY to freaking loud. I dont like any of my neighbors anyway, but this is making me mad....
With the new steering stem bearings the bike no longer flops from side to side like it did.
At speed the bike is stable enough to take your hands off the bars.
I need to replace the gasket in the gas cap....ask me how I know....
The sprockets that are on it now need to go. 55mph is like the middle of 3rd and its just a pain in the ass to ride around town with that gearing. Could use some suggestions as to proper gear ratio and a place to source the parts. I know sprocket specialist but the last quote I got from them was CRAZY money I thought.
Bars are super comfortable and give great control.
Now the big issue....
There is a MASSIVE oil leak.
Its coming from behind the engine cover that covers the front sprocket. I assume its the oil seal for the output shaft. Or is there a chain oiler in there too? I didnt pull the cover yet.
Was trying to get to the NYCVinMoto show at Works Engineering with the chopper this year but I dont think that will happen.
Anyway, now for the pictures.
Do you know how hard it is to take a picture of a wall with no graffiti?
Going full hipster with the bell 500 and the freebie gico sunglasses.....
Look at that tail light....
Burn marks on the seat
How cool is that points cover?
Dont call the EPA
Had a funny idea while watching those idiots on gas monkey garage the other day.....
Well I figure over the winter the motor will come out to do the head gasket and while im there I should freshen up some other things in the motor.
While the motor is out I was thinking about having the frame clear coated. Thought that it would preserve the look and protect the bike. That way it can still be cleaned, but have the great look that only comes with 40 years of age. Really you have to see the frame in the light to see the beautiful green copper flakes in the paint.
