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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #275 on: July 10, 2016, 11:54:22 AM »
Cal - you "remotely" know the history of Texas, not sure who/when started calling it the "Great State of Texas"?   But is hasn't been The Republic since 1845!

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« Reply #276 on: July 10, 2016, 12:34:03 PM »
Dang! You're older than I realized  :o
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #277 on: July 10, 2016, 03:15:38 PM »
Don't mess with Texas, indeed!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #278 on: July 25, 2016, 08:00:24 PM »
Hello boys and girls...quick update........with all that is going on in a rather busy life lately, I'm very happy to update that the motor is back together, wired up and we have a runner!!


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #279 on: July 25, 2016, 08:19:42 PM »
Looks good Stev-o,had it out to the park yet ?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #280 on: July 25, 2016, 09:20:31 PM »
So fantastic. Love that air cleaner. This bike kicks ass.

Nice work Steve!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #281 on: July 25, 2016, 09:38:22 PM »
Quote from: NobleHops on July 25, 2016, 09:20:31 PM
So fantastic. Love that air cleaner. This bike kicks ass.

Nice work Steve!

Yes !  The exhaust is sweet  :)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #282 on: July 26, 2016, 03:37:51 AM »
Looks great!  What are cleaner is that?


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #283 on: July 26, 2016, 03:50:45 AM »
Jolly good show  ;D

Quote from: Stev-o on July 25, 2016, 08:00:24 PM
Hello boys and girls...quick update........with all that is going on in a rather busy life lately, I'm very happy to update that the motor is back together, wired up and we have a runner!!



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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #284 on: July 26, 2016, 04:13:11 AM »
Love the exhaust!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #285 on: July 26, 2016, 05:06:52 AM »
Looks great Stev-o!  Quick question, if I am swapping a head out, what gaskets do I all need for the 750?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #286 on: July 26, 2016, 06:18:45 AM »
I'm not Stev-o, but I used the Vesrah gasket kit for my 78.  It had everything I needed, including the 4 copper crush washers for the exhaust.

I know some don't necessarily prefer their head gaskets either but I'm using it on Stella and so far, so good as I have no oil leaks on her after a couple of thousand miles.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #287 on: July 26, 2016, 05:21:09 PM »
Quote from: Jeffro93 on July 26, 2016, 03:37:51 AM
Looks great!  What are cleaner is that?


Thanks guys.  The air box is a vintage Henry Abe unit, bought it on ebay a couple years back. The bike came with one on it but was in poor shape, traded it for a set of H2 carbs! [that I need to send to Nils for vapor blasting]

Body set is still in paint, need to give my painter a kick in the ass! 
I have a spare K4 tank, may mount that for a test ride this weekend.

Still have quite a few "odds & ends" to button up, but having it running is a big milestone...
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #288 on: July 26, 2016, 08:27:33 PM »
Quote from: Stev-o on July 26, 2016, 05:21:09 PM
Quote from: Jeffro93 on July 26, 2016, 03:37:51 AM
Looks great!  What are cleaner is that?


Thanks guys.  The air box is a vintage Henry Abe unit, bought it on ebay a couple years back. The bike came with one on it but was in poor shape, traded it for a set of H2 carbs! [that I need to send to Nils for vapor blasting]

Body set is still in paint, need to give my painter a kick in the ass! 
I have a spare K4 tank, may mount that for a test ride this weekend.

Still have quite a few "odds & ends" to button up, but having it running is a big milestone...

How does it sound to you Stev-o ?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #289 on: July 27, 2016, 08:25:17 AM »
Quote from: grcamna2 on July 26, 2016, 08:27:33 PM
Quote from: Stev-o on July 26, 2016, 05:21:09 PM
Quote from: Jeffro93 on July 26, 2016, 03:37:51 AM
Looks great!  What are cleaner is that?


Thanks guys.  The air box is a vintage Henry Abe unit, bought it on ebay a couple years back. The bike came with one on it but was in poor shape, traded it for a set of H2 carbs! [that I need to send to Nils for vapor blasting]

Body set is still in paint, need to give my painter a kick in the ass! 
I have a spare K4 tank, may mount that for a test ride this weekend.

Still have quite a few "odds & ends" to button up, but having it running is a big milestone...

How does it sound to you Stev-o ?

Sounded great with the MotoGP exhaust!  And the idle was very smooth...
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #290 on: July 27, 2016, 08:27:15 AM »
Can't wait to hear/see the completed bike!

How's the humidity down there Stev-o? We've had it pretty bad up here for a couple weeks. Not much riding for me lately.


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #291 on: July 27, 2016, 08:31:38 AM »
Quote from: joeyvans on July 27, 2016, 08:27:15 AM
Can't wait to hear/see the completed bike!

How's the humidity down there Stev-o?

Currently must be close to 100% since it's raining! Nice break from the heat...
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #292 on: July 27, 2016, 10:18:16 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on July 27, 2016, 08:31:38 AM
Quote from: joeyvans on July 27, 2016, 08:27:15 AM
Can't wait to hear/see the completed bike!

How's the humidity down there Stev-o?

Currently must be close to 100% since it's raining! Nice break from the heat...

As long as it isn't a Texas flood!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #293 on: July 27, 2016, 10:21:53 AM »
Excellent to hear the motor is back in Steve! Make sure that regulator/rectifier is up to par.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #294 on: July 27, 2016, 03:08:19 PM »
Quote from: CB750 Cafe Racer Fan on July 27, 2016, 10:18:16 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on July 27, 2016, 08:31:38 AM
Quote from: joeyvans on July 27, 2016, 08:27:15 AM
Can't wait to hear/see the completed bike!

How's the humidity down there Stev-o?

Currently must be close to 100% since it's raining! Nice break from the heat...

As long as it isn't a Texas flood!

There was flooding in the vicinity but was just minor.


Quote from: riverfever on July 27, 2016, 10:21:53 AM
Excellent to hear the motor is back in Steve! Make sure that regulator/rectifier is up to par.

Thanks Riverman.  Good cond stock Honda R/R's were installed and the system is charging.  No Rick's crap for me!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #295 on: July 28, 2016, 10:09:46 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on July 27, 2016, 08:31:38 AM
Quote from: joeyvans on July 27, 2016, 08:27:15 AM
Can't wait to hear/see the completed bike!

How's the humidity down there Stev-o?

Currently must be close to 100% since it's raining! Nice break from the heat...

I wish! No break here. High heat warning. Again.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #296 on: July 28, 2016, 11:58:09 PM »
Congrats Steve!  We had well over 27 days of temps above 90 so far this year and that was last week. Average for a year is 17 days and we aren't in August yet. Late July is usually mid to high 80s with some rain and moderate humidity except when raining.
Finally dropped below 90 today and humidity has been 50-70 percent most of that time towards the end going higher.  Finally started getting some much needed rain yesterday evening with just a few late showers that didn't drop much precip on Wednesday.  Tstorms but luckily no high winds with them...
I prefer the high heat and low humidity of AZ but the monsoon season in AZ isn't my cup of tea...don't like humidity but back in NE TN that's what you have.  Texas and points east of you are too humid for my liking.  Mississippi and Louisiana are definitely places I couldn't live.  Heck, Atlanta can be nasty in the summer.
At least you aren't in the area around Austin which has been far wetter than normal with flooding.
At least you guys are dealing with Zika widespread yet, unlike Florida.

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #297 on: July 29, 2016, 10:24:19 AM »
Quote from: toytuff on July 28, 2016, 10:09:46 AM
Quote from: Stev-o on July 27, 2016, 08:31:38 AM
Quote from: joeyvans on July 27, 2016, 08:27:15 AM
Can't wait to hear/see the completed bike!

How's the humidity down there Stev-o?

Currently must be close to 100% since it's raining! Nice break from the heat...


I wish! No break here. High heat warning. Again.


Ya, what happened to our temps in the 80s that were advertised early this week? It has been hot this week, even up here in Tucson.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #298 on: July 31, 2016, 10:34:24 AM »
Hey Guys....quick update:


Got the frame kit installed, Frank makes a nice product...





I plan to run a tach, but no speedo.  The tach it came with was trash, so unsure on which tach and how to mount yet, but it will be vintage. In the mean time, I installed a tach plug...



Got the front brake line installed, brake is working well.  Back when I needed to order the line, Slingshot was on hiatus so I ordered from Apex.
It's ss but I opted for a black cover, looks to be very high quality and communication was great [and shipping quicker that SS].
Highly recommended...



So next thing to do is run hoses for the engine breather and the oil tank vent.
The bike came with this cool catch can, had the painter gloss it with the other parts. It was mounted where the tool kit came originally, which I wont have since the seat is not hinged.




Need suggestions, should I have the oil tank vent go to the catch can?
If yes, then just have the engine breather vent to atmosphere??

Thanks




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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #299 on: July 31, 2016, 11:40:15 AM »
As long as you have the catch can, why not vent the engine there? That will keep the oily condensate out of harm's way. Does the catch can have a drain?
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