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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #475 on: July 06, 2017, 10:37:15 AM »
I was being facetious.
Gesundheit! You should have that cold look at  ;) (I know you were, as was I)  ;D Stev-o enjoys some camaraderie on his build threads. Keeps him upbeat while kicking the dead batteries down the driveway  8)
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #476 on: July 06, 2017, 02:09:29 PM »
One word...Lithium Ion Battery.  Supposed to hold a charge for a year.

It's a fairly new Scorpion, I was quite surprised when it failed. 
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #477 on: July 06, 2017, 03:23:32 PM »
One word...Lithium Ion Battery.  Supposed to hold a charge for a year.

It's a fairly new Scorpion, I was quite surprised when it failed.

Any current draw while sitting ?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #478 on: July 06, 2017, 03:36:37 PM »
One word...Lithium Ion Battery.  Supposed to hold a charge for a year.

It's a fairly new Scorpion, I was quite surprised when it failed.

Any current draw while sitting ?

Good question, haven't checked that as it hasnt been an issue. This is prolly the bike has set since getting it running.

Just pulled the seat and charging the battery...
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #479 on: July 06, 2017, 05:10:10 PM »
I've had two lithium batteries die.  Once they fall below a threshold voltage, they cannot come back, unlike AGM batteries.  I know use AGM batteries unless I have to hide the battery in a small space or save every ounce.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #480 on: July 06, 2017, 05:17:58 PM »
I've had two lithium batteries die.  Once they fall below a threshold voltage, they cannot come back, unlike AGM batteries.  I know use AGM batteries unless I have to hide the battery in a small space or save every ounce.

I have an AGM in it, my K4, and 550 and never an issue. Just need to run it!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #481 on: July 06, 2017, 05:35:22 PM »
I've had two lithium batteries die.  Once they fall below a threshold voltage, they cannot come back, unlike AGM batteries.  I know use AGM batteries unless I have to hide the battery in a small space or save every ounce.

I have an AGM in it, my K4, and 550 and never an issue. Just need to run it!

At least that will resurrect!
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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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #482 on: July 06, 2017, 07:13:28 PM »
One word...Lithium Ion Battery.  Supposed to hold a charge for a year.

It's a fairly new Scorpion, I was quite surprised when it failed.

Any current draw while sitting ?

Good question, haven't checked that as it hasnt been an issue. This is prolly the bike has set since getting it running.

Just pulled the seat and charging the battery...

I check them by putting a test light (or multimeter)between the disconnected ground cable and neg. terminal on the battery and if it lights up then there's a short.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #483 on: July 07, 2017, 04:45:18 PM »
Damn...Photobucket just caught up to me, that sucks, about 70 photos not veiable. Flika, here I come.

 Oh well....charged the battery overnight came home after work, rolled her out and she fired right up.

Took a nice Friday Happy Hour cruise.....
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #484 on: July 07, 2017, 04:48:24 PM »
That bike's a looker.
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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: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #485 on: July 07, 2017, 04:53:36 PM »
Amen to that.... lots of broken necks when Stev-o goes for a spin on the Park Racer.


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #486 on: July 07, 2017, 04:59:03 PM »
Amen to that.... lots of broken necks when Stev-o goes for a spin on the Park Racer.


Actually MY neck is a little sore, racers arent the most comfortable bikes to ride.
But once you roll on the throttle all that is forgotten!!
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #487 on: July 07, 2017, 05:04:49 PM »
Looking good.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #488 on: July 07, 2017, 05:16:51 PM »
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #489 on: July 07, 2017, 08:06:51 PM »
That looks really nice although it looks like that's not an "all day" seat.
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #490 on: July 16, 2017, 03:27:41 PM »
FYI - this bike is up for Bike of the Month August 2017:  http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,167150.0.html

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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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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #491 on: July 16, 2017, 03:54:27 PM »
Thanks for the comments guys. 

 a "secret supplier", he asked not to disclose his info for now. Sorry.

Say what Stev-o ??? Sometimes it's not what you know but who you know ;D

EDIT: Forum member Rafi  makes those oil lines now.
« Last Edit: July 24, 2017, 06:54:50 AM by Stev-o »
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #492 on: July 23, 2017, 03:38:00 PM »
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #493 on: March 27, 2018, 02:40:21 PM »
Ran across this old thread and so disappointed fotofukit screwed us over and all the pics are not viewable.  Here is a few that I have, took the bike for a short ride a few weeks ago, what a blast!

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #494 on: March 27, 2018, 05:04:09 PM »
Still a great bike.
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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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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: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #495 on: March 28, 2018, 06:49:42 AM »
Still a great bike.

Thanks Don.


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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #496 on: March 28, 2018, 12:33:40 PM »
So, Stev-o...if you're able to meet us next week, I'll let you ride my rented Harley if you let me take that beauty out for a spin!  ;)
I would even bring you a bottle of the Ole Smokey Salted Caramel Whiskey as a present.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the look of that bike with the fairing on it.

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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #497 on: March 28, 2018, 01:35:39 PM »
Stev-o, What does that black insignia stand-for on the tail section ?
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #498 on: March 28, 2018, 02:07:28 PM »
So, Stev-o...if you're able to meet us next week, I'll let you ride my rented Harley if you let me take that beauty out for a spin!  ;)
I would even bring you a bottle of the Ole Smokey Salted Caramel Whiskey as a present.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the look of that bike with the fairing on it.

Ron

Hey Ron....as much as I would love love love to ride your rental Hardly [not really] looks like I'll be out of town.  If plans change, I'll be sure to let you know.

I have one more suggestion to add to your trip agenda, but not sure if you'll be as far north as Burnet?

http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,171224.0.html
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Re: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer"
« Reply #499 on: March 28, 2018, 02:16:01 PM »
Stev-o, What does that black insignia stand-for on the tail section ?

Since it's a "racer", I thought I should have a number on it.  I chose Lucky 13...




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