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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #250 on: February 01, 2014, 08:10:39 AM »
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #251 on: February 01, 2014, 04:12:25 PM »
How long are you in town for?  Daughters soccer today and Superbowl "party" all day tomorrow...  Go Seahawks!  Then I am in CT on business the following week.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #252 on: February 01, 2014, 04:35:13 PM »
Not too much to update, spent most of the day modifying the 71 NOS front fender to fit the 73 fork legs I am using.  Not fun but I came up with a good solution that will work well.  I finished rebuilding the gauges and installed them.




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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #253 on: February 01, 2014, 06:29:58 PM »
How long are you in town for?  Daughters soccer today and Superbowl "party" all day tomorrow...  Go Seahawks!  Then I am in CT on business the following week.

I have a roller.









Oh hell yes.
FYI. I'm in Seattle. Heading over to Twinline later this morning.

Great pictures. I'm here until tomorrow afternoon.

This morning, I visited Twinline Motorcycles and got to meet Tower and Doctor D - both really nice guys. David's Super Sport looks amazing- even better in person. The paint has much more depth than the photos. Tower showed me The Thorn and his CB350 he is taking to the One Show next week in PDX. I can't believe how light and skinny The Thorn is - and the tank is autographed by the Bostrom brothers.  Awesome morning!! Many thanks to David and Tower.
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1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #254 on: February 02, 2014, 03:27:57 PM »
Got some work done in the shop today.  Got the carbs and airbox installed, hand controls including the Venhil quick twist throttle.  If you have not tried this throttle, do.  I have installed this system on all my builds and love it.

The more I build and work on this 71, the more I fall in love with it! 

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #255 on: February 02, 2014, 04:51:21 PM »
Sea Hawks are killing it.... 8) ;)
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #256 on: February 02, 2014, 05:25:22 PM »
Sea Hawks are killing it.... 8) ;)
Yeah they are. The City is going bonkers.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #257 on: February 02, 2014, 06:36:48 PM »
Love this build! May I ask why you used hose clamps on the intake boots? Temporary?

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #258 on: February 02, 2014, 06:37:34 PM »
Go Seahawks!

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #259 on: February 02, 2014, 07:06:13 PM »
Love this build! May I ask why you used hose clamps on the intake boots? Temporary?

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those came with the new rubbers, NOS replacements are in the mail.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #260 on: February 02, 2014, 08:53:37 PM »
Tige....what a game haha. On those hose clamps...looks like similar ones that Elan offers here. I've switched all of mine over because they clamp tighter. My oem honda ones didn't clamp for crap. I could pull the boots off the head with them clamped. Not sure if it makes a sealing difference but it makes me feel better. Just my two cents. Looks killer though!

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« Reply #261 on: February 03, 2014, 03:46:43 AM »
Thanks, That game was an epic beat down of the Broncos.  The Seahawks vs. 49ers, NFC championship game,  was the real Super Bowl.  I said it then, who ever wins the NFC championship would thump the Broncos.


Actually, I usually use stainless steel hose clamps from Mcmaster Carr, they work really well and only $15 for a pack of ten.

http://www.mcmaster.com/#catalog/120/294/=qj58e1
Tige....what a game haha. On those hose clamps...looks like similar ones that Elan offers here. I've switched all of mine over because they clamp tighter. My oem honda ones didn't clamp for crap. I could pull the boots off the head with them clamped. Not sure if it makes a sealing difference but it makes me feel better. Just my two cents. Looks killer though!
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #262 on: February 04, 2014, 01:47:32 AM »
Just caught up reading the build. Very nice work, its clear that after so many builds before you know what needs to be done and how and/or where to get it. I am only jealous because I am short on time, money and not nearly enough space to do things. Keep it up.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #263 on: February 04, 2014, 03:41:58 PM »
I really need to stop checking in on your builds, every time I do I end up spending money!  Just supported the local economy in the UK, can't wait for my new Venhill 888 to get here!

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #264 on: February 04, 2014, 08:05:50 PM »
Geez Louise, dynamite as always! I've read all of your builds, as well as Branden's, Hednut's, (and many others)... you guys are crazy good! If I can come up with a finished product half as good as you fellas I'll be beside myself. What did you use to reseal your gauges? Or is that just a re-crimp job done with Tweakin type precision...?

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« Reply #265 on: February 05, 2014, 02:28:00 PM »
I really need to stop checking in on your builds, every time I do I end up spending money!  Just supported the local economy in the UK, can't wait for my new Venhill 888 to get here!

Ha ha, I think you will really like the 888, I got brandEn hooked on them.  The throttle response is great and it's a well made bit.

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« Reply #266 on: February 05, 2014, 02:32:03 PM »
Geez Louise, dynamite as always! I've read all of your builds, as well as Branden's, Hednut's, (and many others)... you guys are crazy good! If I can come up with a finished product half as good as you fellas I'll be beside myself. What did you use to reseal your gauges? Or is that just a re-crimp job done with Tweakin type precision...?

Thanks for checking out my build.  I got the gauge kit from cb750faces.com (forum member).  I made a circular jig to hold the gauges upside down so I could lightly tap the new ring closed.  I looked for pics but couldn't find any since I am traveling for business.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #267 on: February 05, 2014, 05:54:34 PM »
Tige,

Your gauges look better than new!
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #268 on: February 06, 2014, 03:30:48 PM »
Got some work done in the shop today.  Got the carbs and airbox installed, hand controls including the Venhil quick twist throttle.  If you have not tried this throttle, do.  I have installed this system on all my builds and love it.

The more I build and work on this 71, the more I fall in love with it! 

Time for the Super Bowl...  Go Seahawks!











You are building a brand new bike from scratch! This looks amazing.

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #269 on: February 06, 2014, 03:36:29 PM »
How long are you in town for?  Daughters soccer today and Superbowl "party" all day tomorrow...  Go Seahawks!  Then I am in CT on business the following week.

I have a roller.









Oh hell yes.
FYI. I'm in Seattle. Heading over to Twinline later this morning.

Still in CT or did you make it for the Hawks'  victory parade?   ;D
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #270 on: February 07, 2014, 03:06:42 AM »
Nope missed the victory celebration... >:(


How long are you in town for?  Daughters soccer today and Superbowl "party" all day tomorrow...  Go Seahawks!  Then I am in CT on business the following week.

I have a roller.









Oh hell yes.
FYI. I'm in Seattle. Heading over to Twinline later this morning.

Still in CT or did you make it for the Hawks'  victory parade?   ;D

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #271 on: February 07, 2014, 05:25:00 AM »
amazing build so far nice work

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #272 on: February 07, 2014, 06:08:01 AM »
Bike is looking great!

I may also have to look into said Venhil Quick Twist.  8)

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #273 on: February 07, 2014, 08:39:31 AM »
Nope missed the victory celebration... >:(


How long are you in town for?  Daughters soccer today and Superbowl "party" all day tomorrow...  Go Seahawks!  Then I am in CT on business the following week.

I have a roller.









Oh hell yes.
FYI. I'm in Seattle. Heading over to Twinline later this morning.

Still in CT or did you make it for the Hawks'  victory parade?   ;D

I think I picked one of the best weekends to visit Seattle.  Aside from the brisk temperature, the City was so full of Seahawks fever.  12th Man flags everywhere and business storefronts were dressed up in the team colors.  Even the homeless people in downtown were randomly shouting, "Go Hawks!"

My best friend down here in SoCal has been rooting for the Hawks since he was born in Seattle.  He went to a Super Bowl party dominated by Broncos fans talking smack.  Apparently, the room became pretty silent pretty fast.
1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
2008 Triumph Thruxton (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,190956.0.html)
2014 MV Agusta Brutale Dragster 800
2015 Yamaha FZ-09 (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,186861.0.html)

"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
2016+ Triumph Thruxton 1200 R (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,170198.0.html) - Sold

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Re: Tweakin's Turd..(K1)
« Reply #274 on: February 07, 2014, 05:06:26 PM »
I really need to stop checking in on your builds, every time I do I end up spending money!  Just supported the local economy in the UK, can't wait for my new Venhill 888 to get here!

Ha ha, I think you will really like the 888, I got brandEn hooked on them.  The throttle response is great and it's a well made bit.

Venhill doesn't mess around, I ordered on Monday and received it today.  If only my bike had a motor in it...