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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #50 on: March 29, 2016, 09:05:17 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on March 29, 2016, 07:32:39 PM
Want to get Phase One (roadworthy) before my shop hits 100 degrees!  (45 days?)

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #51 on: March 29, 2016, 09:30:50 PM »
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Want to get Phase One (roadworthy) before my shop hits 100 degrees!  (45 days?)

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #52 on: March 29, 2016, 09:33:54 PM »
That bodywork looks awesome, look forward to following along.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #53 on: March 29, 2016, 11:01:47 PM »
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #54 on: April 11, 2016, 04:20:03 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 29, 2016, 11:01:47 PM
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Want to get Phase One (roadworthy) before my shop hits 100 degrees!  (45 days?)

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88 degrees today, too hot too early for me.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #55 on: April 11, 2016, 04:22:41 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 11, 2016, 04:20:03 PM
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on March 29, 2016, 11:01:47 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on March 29, 2016, 07:32:39 PM
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Want to get Phase One (roadworthy) before my shop hits 100 degrees!  (45 days?)

"Texas Hot" already this early in the year??

88 degrees today, too hot too early for me.

Half way through Autumn here and still averaging around 88 to 90F, and humid, I'm over it..... :o
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #56 on: April 11, 2016, 04:34:47 PM »
So, even though I havent done an update, work has been going on.

If you recall, the frame was sent out for powder, the engine got a "bubble bath" in the mean time. I prefer Gunk Foamy Engine cleaner...

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There has been a lot of part evaluating and ordering, "presents" have been arriving almost daily! [luckily, I get home before the wifey!]
Last Thurs was a particularly good day!




Here are some of the parts that I ordered: rims, ss spokes, tires, tubes, gaskets, exhaust, clamps, axle blanks, grips, etc

[url=https://flic.kr/p/WsG2a3] 



And here are some shiny bits that I had on the shelf....


 


Picked up the frame from my powder guy today, I'd say $80 is a sweet deal to get it blasted and painted!


 


Also had these bits powered..........


 

Still looking for a swing arm or will be forced to use this ^^^ monstrosity in the meantime!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #57 on: April 11, 2016, 04:36:49 PM »
Whats the problem with the swing arm Steve..?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #58 on: April 11, 2016, 04:39:40 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 11, 2016, 04:36:49 PM
Whats the problem with the swing arm Steve..?

Very heavy and not a Cal Fab!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #59 on: April 11, 2016, 04:40:41 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 11, 2016, 04:39:40 PM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 11, 2016, 04:36:49 PM
Whats the problem with the swing arm Steve..?

Very heavy and not a Cal Fab!

I thought weight may be the concern, I've see a few old arms braced like that though, put it aside for a "sweep the floor" bike... ;)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #60 on: April 11, 2016, 04:43:40 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 11, 2016, 04:34:47 PM
There has been a lot of part evaluating and ordering, "presents" have been arriving almost daily! [luckily, I get home before the wifey!]

One of the reasons I have things shipped to my work address. ;)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #61 on: April 11, 2016, 05:14:26 PM »
Those polished hubs and top clamp look great Steve.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #62 on: April 11, 2016, 06:15:59 PM »
Man, you're going to have that thing finished before I finish mine.  Looking good.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #63 on: April 11, 2016, 06:49:44 PM »
Quote from: budman on April 11, 2016, 06:15:59 PM
Man, you're going to have that thing finished before I finish mine.  Looking good.

All depends on the motor, Bud.  I don't plan on any (mechanical) upgrades during Phase 1 of this restore.  You took yours all the way down. 

PS. Weather is not looking good for our ride this Saturday. 
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #64 on: April 11, 2016, 06:56:26 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 11, 2016, 06:49:44 PM

All depends on the motor, Bud.  I don't plan on any (mechanical) upgrades during Phase 1 of this restore.  You took yours all the way down. 

PS. Weather is not looking good for our ride this Saturday.

Yeah, we can't get a break.  This is the third time we've had the weather mess up our plans.  Unless there's a dramatic change in the forecast we're not going to make it.  We're still hoping and will call it on Thursday evening.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #65 on: April 11, 2016, 09:16:18 PM »
How did I just find this? Cranking along Stev-O and here I thought you were "only" working on the H2. LOL and what's the story on that Kerker pipe? Junk? For sale?  :)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #66 on: April 12, 2016, 01:06:46 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on March 28, 2016, 02:45:00 PM
Here are some random shots the day I brought it home 3/10/16...



Raask rearsets, heard of the name, what do you know about them?  Thinking Nils should "vaporize" these for me. Or polish?? Will need rubbers too.





Wellknown and common (here in Europe), period correct parts. I think they come from Sweden.
Wouldn't polish them too much.

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #67 on: April 12, 2016, 01:44:36 AM »
Quote from: Sgt.Pinback on April 12, 2016, 01:06:46 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on March 28, 2016, 02:45:00 PM
Here are some random shots the day I brought it home 3/10/16...



Raask rearsets, heard of the name, what do you know about them?  Thinking Nils should "vaporize" these for me. Or polish?? Will need rubbers too.





Wellknown and common (here in Europe), period correct parts. I think they come from Sweden.
Wouldn't polish them too much.



Hey Sgt...,they are British. EDIT: Swedish.  I emailed them about parts and received a prompt response.  But they want me to wire funds to their bank, guess they haven heard of PayPal?!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #68 on: April 12, 2016, 07:34:56 AM »
Stuck in the 70th.

Do they still have those oldstyle rubbers?

So bank fees will be higher than cost for the parts?

I think I could do that for you, should be easy within EU.
You could sent me cash per PayPal.

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #69 on: April 12, 2016, 02:22:36 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on April 12, 2016, 01:44:36 AM
Quote from: Sgt.Pinback on April 12, 2016, 01:06:46 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on March 28, 2016, 02:45:00 PM
Here are some random shots the day I brought it home 3/10/16...



Raask rearsets, heard of the name, what do you know about them?  Thinking Nils should "vaporize" these for me. Or polish?? Will need rubbers too.





Wellknown and common (here in Europe), period correct parts. I think they come from Sweden.
Wouldn't polish them too much.



Hey Sgt...,they are British.  I emailed them about parts and received a prompt response.  But they want me to wire funds to their bank, guess they haven heard of PayPal?!

You sure Steve...?  As long as i've known, Raask were Swedish...?

http://www.raask.se/ind-eng.htm

You may have got their Nigerian office by the sound of it....  Just send cash... ;D :P
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #70 on: April 12, 2016, 02:27:53 PM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on April 12, 2016, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on April 12, 2016, 01:44:36 AM
Quote from: Sgt.Pinback on April 12, 2016, 01:06:46 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on March 28, 2016, 02:45:00 PM
Here are some random shots the day I brought it home 3/10/16...



Raask rearsets, heard of the name, what do you know about them?  Thinking Nils should "vaporize" these for me. Or polish?? Will need rubbers too.





Wellknown and common (here in Europe), period correct parts. I think they come from Sweden.
Wouldn't polish them too much.



Hey Sgt...,they are British.  I emailed them about parts and received a prompt response.  But they want me to wire funds to their bank, guess they haven heard of PayPal?!

You sure Steve...?  As long as i've known, Raask were Swedish...?

http://www.raask.se/ind-eng.htm

You may have got their Nigerian office by the sound of it....  Just send cash... ;D :P

No, I'm not sure and am wrong.

The email they sent did mention sending cash was an option! [aint happening]


Hi Steve, I have the rubbers in stock, price for the pegs rubber are 10 US Dollars, 5 USD for gear lever.
Freigh by post in an envelope are 10 USD.All will be 25 USD.
Payment are in advance by wire money from bank to bank.
You can send cash money in an envelope so you don´t have to pay fee to the bank.
If you need more info Steve, please let me know.
 
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #71 on: April 12, 2016, 02:39:52 PM »
If thats legit, it has all the alarms going off.... :o
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« Reply #72 on: April 12, 2016, 03:14:14 PM »
If it's a known guy, it's probably ok.  I'd send the cash and see what happens.  $25 is low risk. I don't think I'd do the bank thing, tho.


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« Reply #73 on: April 12, 2016, 04:06:14 PM »
A bank wire transfer is completely safe and probably safer than paying online. The recipient doesn't get your info, only your bank gets his account info to send money to. There's no authorization for reversal.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 &quot;Park Racer&quot;
« Reply #74 on: April 12, 2016, 04:13:32 PM »
Quote from: calj737 on April 12, 2016, 04:06:14 PM
A bank wire transfer is completely safe and probably safer than paying online. The recipient doesn't get your info, only your bank gets his account info to send money to. There's no authorization for reversal.

Correct... Just some outgoing wire fees. Typically incoming wire fees for the recipient as well. Not very economical for a small transaction like this.
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