Author Topic: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer" (Read 89844 times)

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #500 on:** March 28, 2018, 02:18:11 PM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan 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.

Ron

I can vouch for the Ole Smokey Salted Caramel Whiskey. It a tasty dessert in a glass.

calj737 · « **Reply #501 on:** March 28, 2018, 05:01:53 PM »

I dig it! (Not that you probably care much...)

If I may, I think it look outstanding if that number were thinly pinstriped in metallic silver to complement the fairing color. It will really set off the red and black very handsomely.

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #502 on:** March 28, 2018, 07:45:23 PM »

That sucks. Oh well...just leave the keys to the bike somewhere I can find them and I'll clean it up when I'm done thrashing...err, riding it!

Seriously though, thanks for all the tips. Looking forward to the trip, even if the 10 day forecast is currently calling for rain most of the time we're there.

Ron

tweakin · « **Reply #503 on:** March 29, 2018, 06:00:58 AM »

Love this bike Steve-O.

Stev-o · « **Reply #504 on:** March 29, 2018, 06:27:24 AM »

Quote from: calj737 on March 28, 2018, 05:01:53 PM

I dig it! (Not that you probably care much...)

If I may, I think it look outstanding if that number were thinly pinstriped in metallic silver to complement the fairing color. It will really set off the red and black very handsomely.

It's just a cheap vinyl "sticker" that I popped on there without giving much thought. Although your idea would prolly look good, doubt I will bother doing anything permanent. Nice thing about vinyl is it can usually be taken off without damage if you change your mind.

Quote from: Restoration Fan on March 28, 2018, 07:45:23 PM

That sucks. Oh well...just leave the keys to the bike somewhere I can find them and I'll clean it up when I'm done thrashing...err, riding it!

Seriously though, thanks for all the tips. Looking forward to the trip, even if the 10 day forecast is currently calling for rain most of the time we're there.

The key is in it, so help yourself!! [full choke, no throttle for cold start]

Dont believe the forecast, if you dont like Texas weather, wait 30 min as it will change!

Quote from: tweakin on March 29, 2018, 06:00:58 AM

Love this bike Steve-O.

Thanks...means a lot coming from you.

70CB750 · « **Reply #505 on:** May 08, 2018, 07:24:34 AM »

Quote from: Stev-o 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!

Before:

After:

That is beautiful, great job, Stev-o!

I feel bit like godfather here

Stev-o · « **Reply #506 on:** May 08, 2018, 03:29:05 PM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on May 08, 2018, 07:24:34 AM

Quote from: Stev-o 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!

Before:

After:

That is beautiful, great job, Stev-o!

I feel bit like godfather here

Thanks Prokop, I would not have found the bike without you.

I owe you a large cold one and hope to buy it for you one day!

70CB750 · « **Reply #507 on:** May 09, 2018, 03:57:32 AM »

That will be an honor

Thank you.

andy750 · « **Reply #508 on:** May 11, 2018, 11:54:57 AM »

Wow great job! Love the fairing!! How much wind protection does it provide? Any idea what it is?

Stev-o · « **Reply #509 on:** May 24, 2018, 03:08:12 PM »

Quote from: andy750 on May 11, 2018, 11:54:57 AM

Wow great job! Love the fairing!! How much wind protection does it provide? Any idea what it is?

Thanks Andy. Does not provide much wind protection! But that's a good thing in Texas, big fairings keep the air off you and make riding hot [under 50 degree ambient air temp]
I believe the fairing to be an actual Dunstall or a very good replica.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #510 on:** May 24, 2018, 07:58:06 PM »

So if my eyes don't deceive me, it had a right side disc when you got it?
Beautiful bike, nice work!

Stev-o · « **Reply #511 on:** May 26, 2018, 12:21:59 PM »

Quote from: MauiK3 on May 24, 2018, 07:58:06 PM

So if my eyes don't deceive me, it had a right side disc when you got it?
Beautiful bike, nice work!

Thanks Steve.

Well you could say that, the wheel was on backwards! Cant recall what happen to that old wheel [trash?] but it was replaced with a new D.I.D rim, stainless spokes and a polished hub.

I need to roll it out of the garage, it's been in there too long.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #512 on:** May 26, 2018, 01:10:58 PM »

Nicely finished Steve

So, Resto Fan didn't even leave the bottle of Ole Smokey on the seat after his ride...
the nerve.

DurangoCB · « **Reply #513 on:** May 26, 2018, 02:19:29 PM »

Been away and just now saw this. Love that bike, Stev-O!

Stev-o · « **Reply #514 on:** June 01, 2018, 02:34:31 PM »

Quote from: DurangoCB on May 26, 2018, 02:19:29 PM

Been away and just now saw this. Love that bike, Stev-O!

Been away? Not that long, the bike was finished in Jan 2017!!!

DurangoCB · « **Reply #515 on:** June 01, 2018, 02:42:15 PM »

LOL I know... but people just dug it up. I wouldn’t see it any other way.

My late nights are spent working on my bikes, not digging up old SOHC threads!

Sgt.Pinback · « **Reply #516 on:** July 11, 2018, 02:14:40 AM »

Looks very cool, good job Stev!

Stev-o · « **Reply #517 on:** July 11, 2018, 04:55:23 AM »

Quote from: Sgt.Pinback on July 11, 2018, 02:14:40 AM

Looks very cool, good job Stev!

Thanks Sgt. need to get it out “racing” next week!

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #518 on:** July 11, 2018, 01:05:45 PM »

Quote from: RAF122S on May 26, 2018, 01:10:58 PM

Nicely finished Steve

So, Resto Fan didn't even leave the bottle of Ole Smokey on the seat after his ride...
the nerve.

Didn't get to stay more than a day on the Texas ride back in April, unfortunately. As I stood at the desk after having rented the bike, I received a call that my wife's uncle had died and I had to cut the trip short to fly home and serve as pallbearer.

We had just enough time to run the Twisted Sisters/Three Sisters route from San Antonio on one day and then I rode back to Austin on the next day to turn in the bike and fly home.

Stev-o · « **Reply #519 on:** July 17, 2018, 04:02:47 PM »

Quote from: Restoration Fan on July 11, 2018, 01:05:45 PM

Quote from: RAF122S on May 26, 2018, 01:10:58 PM

Nicely finished Steve

So, Resto Fan didn't even leave the bottle of Ole Smokey on the seat after his ride...
the nerve.
Didn't get to stay more than a day on the Texas ride back in April, unfortunately. As I stood at the desk after having rented the bike, I received a call that my wife's uncle had died and I had to cut the trip short to fly home and serve as pallbearer.

We had just enough time to run the Twisted Sisters/Three Sisters route from San Antonio on one day and then I rode back to Austin on the next day to turn in the bike and fly home.

Sorry to hear that Ron. I meant to PM you for an update on your trip but it slipped my mind. Hopefully next time we can hook up...

Stev-o · « **Reply #520 on:** April 20, 2019, 12:47:42 PM »

Hey Guys....quick update on the Park Racer.

It's been a while since I rode 'er, I had borrowed the battery for my K4 so ordered a new Scorpion for 'er last week. Dropped it in yesterday and cranked it up, she roared to life after about a min. I was happy with that since it's been at least 3 months since she last run. Let 'er warm up for a few minutes and then took 'er out for a quick spin, all is good and I still love this bike.

MauiK3 · « **Reply #521 on:** April 20, 2019, 08:07:20 PM »

Great bike
By the way, what gearing are you running?

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #522 on:** April 20, 2019, 11:40:39 PM »

Still a good looking bike!

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Author Topic: Stev-o's K3 "Park Racer" (Read 89844 times)