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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #175 on: January 20, 2014, 07:49:51 PM »
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 8) ;)
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #176 on: January 21, 2014, 05:12:13 AM »
I went with the 836 for this build.  Picked up my JE Pistons and many other engine bits from www.dynoman.net.
Quote from: edwardmorris on January 20, 2014, 07:27:14 PM
Sweet looking engine tweakin, haven't read through all the pages but did you go oversize on the pistons? I'm pondering going oversize myself, but not sure where to get a good set, (IFF I find a local mahine shop that will do the work that is...). Mind sharing where you got yours and what size?
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #177 on: January 21, 2014, 05:17:06 AM »
I totally agree Larry, he usually isn't this bad.   He is a one man show and has too much work.  To give you an idea of cost difference; he charges $120 to powdercoat the frame and swing arm while my other shop charges $250-$300.  I just could wait any longer so I grabbed my other parts and dropped them off at my other coater, 1 week guarantee turn around, but you pay for it...
Quote from: nvr2old on January 20, 2014, 06:06:44 PM
8 weeks is too long to make anyone wait..doesn't matter how well it's done or for how little it cost.  You're a patient man, tweakin..I'd be pi$$ed.  The frame does look great, though, as does the motor work.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #178 on: January 21, 2014, 05:20:23 AM »
Excellent Retro, Arn't you creative. ;)  Only problem is this won't be a "real" restore.  More of a restomod again, like I did on my red 78f.  I do love complete restorations but this bike was so far gone when I started a restore was not in the stars. 

Maybe its time to come up with another name for this build?  Suggestions?

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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #179 on: January 21, 2014, 05:27:15 AM »
How about Tweakin's "Money grubbing Wh@re"?  Meant with total respect, as this build, like your others, are top notch. But since we are all adults, lets call these projects what they are!

I have no complaints about the money. They are works of art, wonderful machines, and create a community from complete strangers that share a common bond. And resurrecting history to a new life is an awfully noble venture, regardless of style disagreements.

An another option, Tweakin's New Mistress?

Carry on, your work is beautiful!
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #180 on: January 21, 2014, 05:47:32 AM »
I think MGW is a bit over the top and I would hate for my 9 year old daughter to read the title over my shoulder.  I do think you are on to something calj737.  This build has been different than my others that it "required" quite a bit or resources ($$) to start bringing it back to life.  My 915 was just a vision / passion that took it to where it is now.

How about "Gold Digger" ?  The bike is candy gold and has drained my checking account since owning it.

Quote from: calj737 on January 21, 2014, 05:27:15 AM
How about Tweakin's "Money grubbing Wh@re"?  Meant with total respect, as this build, like your others, are top notch. But since we are all adults, lets call these projects what they are!

I have no complaints about the money. They are works of art, wonderful machines, and create a community from complete strangers that share a common bond. And resurrecting history to a new life is an awfully noble venture, regardless of style disagreements.

An another option, Tweakin's New Mistress?

Carry on, your work is beautiful!
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #181 on: January 21, 2014, 05:55:42 AM »
Bingo! Forgot the paint scheme was the Yamiya set. Yup, MGW would be OTT, but Gold Digger is perfect.

Not that you need input or approval from voyeurs like me to your craftsmanship.
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #182 on: January 21, 2014, 06:58:19 AM »
Gold Digger it is! perfect name. send some cash flow my way, or a cb450 engine ;)
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #183 on: January 21, 2014, 01:03:50 PM »
Quote from: tweakin on January 21, 2014, 05:20:23 AM
Excellent Retro, Arn't you creative. ;)  Only problem is this won't be a "real" restore.  More of a restomod again, like I did on my red 78f.  I do love complete restorations but this bike was so far gone when I started a restore was not in the stars. 

Maybe its time to come up with another name for this build?  Suggestions?

Quote from: Retro Rocket on January 20, 2014, 07:49:51 PM
T    Totally
U    Unreal
R    Restoration
D    Demonstration

 8) ;)

I was just looking at it and reminiscing on your previous builds and thought, how could you possibly call anything you put together a turd... :o ;D ;)
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Re: Tweakin's Turd (K1)
« Reply #184 on: January 21, 2014, 01:20:40 PM »
Quote from: cheftuskey121 on January 21, 2014, 06:58:19 AM
Gold Digger it is! perfect name.

+1.....love it
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Re: Gold Digger (K1)
« Reply #185 on: January 21, 2014, 05:41:14 PM »
Name change complete, Gold Digger it is.

gold digger
n. Informal
A woman who seeks money and expensive gifts from men.

I think the name pretty much sums up what this bike is trying to do to me...  But the love I will get in return is so worth it... :P

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Quote from: cheftuskey121 on January 21, 2014, 06:58:19 AM
Gold Digger it is! perfect name.

+1.....love it
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Re: Gold Digger (K1)
« Reply #186 on: January 21, 2014, 07:26:46 PM »




Gold Diggers?
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Re: Gold Digger (K1)
« Reply #187 on: January 21, 2014, 07:34:53 PM »



Maybe you could put a Hooker header on Gold digger TNT? ...Larry
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Re: Gold Digger (K1)
« Reply #188 on: January 21, 2014, 07:48:21 PM »
Quote from: MoMo on January 21, 2014, 07:34:53 PM



Maybe you could put a Hooker header on Gold digger TNT? ...Larry
That was pretty funny!  Never cared for the low quality Hooker... header that is.
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Re: Gold Digger (K1)
« Reply #189 on: January 23, 2014, 08:48:40 PM »
Making progress on the bike.  Picked up the rest of my black powdercoat and the silver bits should be back tomorrow.  I went with semi gloss on all the black for this bike and am more than happy with the results, even if it took 8 weeks to get it back.  The parts a bit dirty in the pics from my hands foundling them.



Installed the bronze swingarm bushings and all balls steering bearing races.



Biggest accomplishment was wrapping up the engine for the most part.  Finished building the top end and pulled out big blue to get the cam degreed.  I went with the 63a cam for this build, should make it a decent runner.





My weekend goal is to get the engine in the frame and build the wheels so I will have a roller.  Once I can get it into a roller things will start to progress quickly.
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Re: Gold Digger (K1)
« Reply #190 on: January 23, 2014, 08:57:06 PM »
Looking good, tweakin....
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Re: Gold Digger (K1)
« Reply #191 on: January 23, 2014, 09:05:45 PM »
Everything looks so darn good, no wonder you fondled your recently returned parts. I find myself petting my tablet while admiring your build..... I may need professional help!
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Re: The Turd..(K1)
« Reply #192 on: January 24, 2014, 10:37:18 AM »
Just noticed another member beat me to the name "gold digger".  That being said looks like this build is going back to being a turd...   How about Mr Hankey?
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Re: The Turd..(K1)
« Reply #193 on: January 24, 2014, 10:49:58 AM »
I liked the gold digger connotation.....how about 'Exploiter'
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Re: The Turd..(K1)
« Reply #194 on: January 24, 2014, 10:53:09 AM »
Quote from: flybox1 on January 24, 2014, 10:49:58 AM
I liked the gold digger connotation.....how about 'Exploiter'


I like that.  Also thinking about "Babies Momma" :o
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Re: The Turd..(K1)
« Reply #195 on: January 24, 2014, 11:10:06 AM »
Quote from: tweakin on January 24, 2014, 10:53:09 AM
Quote from: flybox1 on January 24, 2014, 10:49:58 AM
I liked the gold digger connotation.....how about 'Exploiter'


I like that.  Also thinking about "Babies Momma" :o

Well, I know there are a couple of Mongrels out there, too, but I'm keeping my new project name (Bionic Mongrel) for now.

I like both The Turd and Gold Digger. 
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Re: The Turd..(K1)
« Reply #196 on: January 24, 2014, 11:30:27 AM »
Mr hanky has my vote!

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Re: The Turd..(K1)
« Reply #197 on: January 24, 2014, 02:04:21 PM »
The Turd.
C'mon it's the turd!
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Re: The Turd..(K1)
« Reply #198 on: January 24, 2014, 02:49:07 PM »
Agreed.  It stays a Turd. 
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Re: The Turd..(K1)
« Reply #199 on: January 24, 2014, 02:59:45 PM »
Quote from: brandEn on January 24, 2014, 02:04:21 PM
The Turd.
C'mon it's the turd!

But, it no longer looks like a turd.   turd digger???
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