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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #250 on: June 26, 2016, 07:00:05 PM »
Hey Guys....quick update: I am out of  "Machine shop jail"!

Guess it's been about a month, but the machinist called me last week and said my parts are ready!   So, I had the cylinders honed, valves and seats ground and new guides installed. He also ordered rings for me.
I had everything bead blasted, parts look great!

Jugs honed...





rebuilt head...



I then taped em up and painted em....





And now ready for install...





I now realize I was a little bummed out that this bike needed to be torn down and given the valve job.   I've revived quite a few CB's and I guess just expected this to be easily brought back to like [unlike the K7 that had a broken cam!].

During the time the parts were at the machine shop, I didnt want to work on any bikes, just wanted to ride. However, I did work on the boat, got it all cleaned up and installed a new Kenwood head unit and wired remote  [old system just died over the winter]. 

With hot summer temps here, I prefer to be on the boat anyway, except for a couple "Happy Hour" rides thrown in.

Got a four day Holiday weekend coming up and have family coming to visit. Our plan is Beer, Boating & BBQ, so doubt any motor rebuilding will be happening this week.  No need to rush it...

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #251 on: June 26, 2016, 07:04:47 PM »
I like the paint color. Details please?
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« Reply #252 on: June 26, 2016, 07:19:52 PM »
Good news.  That color is much better.  Here's the big question...are you repainting the rest of the engine?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #253 on: June 26, 2016, 07:34:17 PM »
Quote from: Tews19 on June 26, 2016, 07:04:47 PM
I like the paint color. Details please?



It's "Cast Coat Iron".  Since the bike is not stock, I did not want the stock engine color.

Quote from: budman on June 26, 2016, 07:19:52 PM
Good news.  That color is much better.  Here's the big question...are you repainting the rest of the engine?

Agreed, I like it better too.  And yes, failed to mention that, the cases have been repainted but all the covers remain polished.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #254 on: June 26, 2016, 09:10:17 PM »
I really like the look of that color, and with the polished covers, it'll look great.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #255 on: June 26, 2016, 09:32:44 PM »
Awesome Steve. You've got your head in a great place - take your time, enjoy working out the details, make it 100% what you have in your minds eye.

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #256 on: June 27, 2016, 06:52:59 PM »
Ahh, didn't notice the beer in the jugs. What kind.?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #257 on: June 30, 2016, 02:50:52 AM »
Quote from: Tews19 on June 27, 2016, 06:52:59 PM
Ahh, didn't notice the beer in the jugs. What kind.?

Appears to be a bottle of Heineken but it is in the koozie...  Wouldn't want to rust those bores. I presume they are oiled or Marvel Mystery oiled...
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« Reply #258 on: June 30, 2016, 04:46:59 AM »
Quote from: RAF122S on June 30, 2016, 02:50:52 AM
Appears to be a bottle of Heineken but it is in the koozie...
Wrong bottle, David. Heineken doesn't have an embossed surface. Looks like a trendy, hipster micro-brew of some sort. After all, Stev-O stays ahead of fashion trends. Lead, never follow is his mantra.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #259 on: June 30, 2016, 05:40:33 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on June 30, 2016, 04:46:59 AM
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Appears to be a bottle of Heineken but it is in the koozie...
Wrong bottle, David. Heineken doesn't have an embossed surface. Looks like a trendy, hipster micro-brew of some sort. After all, Stev-O stays ahead of fashion trends. Lead, never follow is his mantra.

Sorry to buck your logic Cal, but it was a Heineken.  No trend, hipster, micro brews in my beer fridg, the wifey bought the "green beer" and that's what I'll drink! If it's cold, I'll drink it, my latest fav is Modelo...
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #260 on: June 30, 2016, 09:12:10 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on June 30, 2016, 05:40:33 AM
Quote from: calj737 on June 30, 2016, 04:46:59 AM
Quote from: RAF122S on June 30, 2016, 02:50:52 AM
Appears to be a bottle of Heineken but it is in the koozie...
Wrong bottle, David. Heineken doesn't have an embossed surface. Looks like a trendy, hipster micro-brew of some sort. After all, Stev-O stays ahead of fashion trends. Lead, never follow is his mantra.

Sorry to buck your logic Cal, but it was a Heineken.  No trend, hipster, micro brews in my beer fridg, the wifey bought the "green beer" and that's what I'll drink! If it's cold, I'll drink it, my latest fav is Modelo...

Need to get some of that Firemans #4  https://realalebrewing.com/beers/firemans-4/?age-verified=69f184e391
Or Shiner Blond.   Those are my go-to beers right now.  Gotta support the Texas breweries
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #261 on: June 30, 2016, 03:45:33 PM »
Quote from: CBGhia on June 30, 2016, 09:12:10 AM
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Appears to be a bottle of Heineken but it is in the koozie...
Wrong bottle, David. Heineken doesn't have an embossed surface. Looks like a trendy, hipster micro-brew of some sort. After all, Stev-O stays ahead of fashion trends. Lead, never follow is his mantra.

Sorry to buck your logic Cal, but it was a Heineken.  No trend, hipster, micro brews in my beer fridg, the wifey bought the "green beer" and that's what I'll drink! If it's cold, I'll drink it, my latest fav is Modelo...

Need to get some of that Firemans #4  https://realalebrewing.com/beers/firemans-4/?age-verified=69f184e391
Or Shiner Blond.   Those are my go-to beers right now.  Gotta support the Texas breweries

Hey Joe....yeah, I like the Firemans too, it's made an hour away in Blanco.

Here's a shot of the drink fridg right now, we're pretty stocked up for the weekend....




Mostly cans as they will be going in the boat this weekend. Couple of nice Italian bottles of vino for the dinner party tomorrow night [w/Blackened Tilapia] and a bottle of Jack!


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #262 on: June 30, 2016, 04:43:28 PM »
Damn!!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #263 on: June 30, 2016, 06:30:54 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on June 30, 2016, 03:45:33 PM
Quote from: CBGhia on June 30, 2016, 09:12:10 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on June 30, 2016, 05:40:33 AM
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Appears to be a bottle of Heineken but it is in the koozie...
Wrong bottle, David. Heineken doesn't have an embossed surface. Looks like a trendy, hipster micro-brew of some sort. After all, Stev-O stays ahead of fashion trends. Lead, never follow is his mantra.

Sorry to buck your logic Cal, but it was a Heineken.  No trend, hipster, micro brews in my beer fridg, the wifey bought the "green beer" and that's what I'll drink! If it's cold, I'll drink it, my latest fav is Modelo...

Need to get some of that Firemans #4  https://realalebrewing.com/beers/firemans-4/?age-verified=69f184e391
Or Shiner Blond.   Those are my go-to beers right now.  Gotta support the Texas breweries

Hey Joe....yeah, I like the Firemans too, it's made an hour away in Blanco.

Here's a shot of the drink fridg right now, we're pretty stocked up for the weekend....




Mostly cans as they will be going in the boat this weekend. Couple of nice Italian bottles of vino for the dinner party tomorrow night [w/Blackened Tilapia] and a bottle of Jack!

Well, thats got lunch covered, what you going to do for dinner.... ;D
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #264 on: June 30, 2016, 06:47:50 PM »
Blackened Tilapia! Sounds tasty!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #265 on: June 30, 2016, 09:51:54 PM »
Nice Stev-o! All you guys have a great 4th of July weekend, stay safe and ride safe!!Rick
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #266 on: July 01, 2016, 04:15:03 AM »
Appears the "Jack has been attacked".
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #267 on: July 01, 2016, 07:17:20 AM »
PM me your address and I'll be there in a few hours to help create some space in the fridge, Stev-o!
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« Reply #268 on: July 01, 2016, 11:06:57 AM »
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PM me your address and I'll be there in a few hours to help create some space in the fridge, Stev-o!
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The rest of us will come, too!!  Better buy some more.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #269 on: July 09, 2016, 05:55:16 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on June 30, 2016, 03:45:33 PM
Quote from: CBGhia on June 30, 2016, 09:12:10 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on June 30, 2016, 05:40:33 AM
Quote from: calj737 on June 30, 2016, 04:46:59 AM
Quote from: RAF122S on June 30, 2016, 02:50:52 AM
Appears to be a bottle of Heineken but it is in the koozie...
Wrong bottle, David. Heineken doesn't have an embossed surface. Looks like a trendy, hipster micro-brew of some sort. After all, Stev-O stays ahead of fashion trends. Lead, never follow is his mantra.

Sorry to buck your logic Cal, but it was a Heineken.  No trend, hipster, micro brews in my beer fridg, the wifey bought the "green beer" and that's what I'll drink! If it's cold, I'll drink it, my latest fav is Modelo...

Need to get some of that Firemans #4  https://realalebrewing.com/beers/firemans-4/?age-verified=69f184e391
Or Shiner Blond.   Those are my go-to beers right now.  Gotta support the Texas breweries

Hey Joe....yeah, I like the Firemans too, it's made an hour away in Blanco.

Here's a shot of the drink fridg right now, we're pretty stocked up for the weekend....




Mostly cans as they will be going in the boat this weekend. Couple of nice Italian bottles of vino for the dinner party tomorrow night [w/Blackened Tilapia] and a bottle of Jack!

Well, it was a good Holiday weekend!  Thanks for the offer of help, but we did pretty good at cleaning up!







These also went on the boat and were a hit: 50 shots of Jell-o!



Need to go shopping, feeling a little like Old Mother Hubbard! 
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #270 on: July 10, 2016, 02:23:55 AM »
If you were in Australia Steve, you'd be fined for not emptying that fridge..!!   By yourself that is.... ;D ;)
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« Reply #271 on: July 10, 2016, 03:25:43 AM »
Quote from: Retro Rocket on July 10, 2016, 02:23:55 AM
If you were in Australia Steve, you'd be fined for not emptying that fridge..!!   By yourself that is.... ;D ;)
Partly the reason they won't let him in, Mick. The balance has to do with that whole episode of him and a pet goat... Another story for another thread  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #272 on: July 10, 2016, 03:39:13 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on July 10, 2016, 03:25:43 AM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on July 10, 2016, 02:23:55 AM
If you were in Australia Steve, you'd be fined for not emptying that fridge..!!   By yourself that is.... ;D ;)
Partly the reason they won't let him in, Mick. The balance has to do with that whole episode of him and a pet goat... Another story for another thread  ;D ;D ;D

Not another one.... ??? ;D
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #273 on: July 10, 2016, 06:23:31 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on July 10, 2016, 03:25:43 AM
Quote from: Retro Rocket on July 10, 2016, 02:23:55 AM
If you were in Australia Steve, you'd be fined for not emptying that fridge..!!   By yourself that is.... ;D ;)
Partly the reason they won't let him in, Mick. The balance has to do with that whole episode of him and a pet goat... Another story for another thread  ;D ;D ;D

Think the story must have been lost along the way, my goat story involves my buddies wife!
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« Reply #274 on: July 10, 2016, 11:09:14 AM »
The only "story" I believe about Stev-O is that prior to his residing in Texas, they referred to the place as the "Republic of Texas". Since his occupancy, it has been upgraded to the "Great State of Texas". Now I'm not one to go in for all the hoopla and celebrity fawning, but if it's remotely true I do want his autograph  :D 8)
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