Author Topic: Sweep The Floor Bike #4: The Hippy Bike (Read 8428 times)

Jollyairbrush · « **Reply #50 on:** April 19, 2020, 05:18:41 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on March 25, 2020, 06:34:11 AM

Quote from: Scott S on March 24, 2020, 04:45:38 PM
And once again, with the help of my beautiful GF....

I would love to have a beautiful GF to help in the shop but dont think the wifey would like it!

Bike is looking good Scott.

Great job
Gives me incentive to do mine now

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TjTalan · « **Reply #51 on:** April 19, 2020, 07:02:03 PM »

Good stuff, I’m following!

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Scott S · « **Reply #52 on:** April 22, 2020, 03:16:35 PM »

I'm still waiting on the electronic ignition, so I slapped on a points plate, gave the timing a quick adjustment and fired her up today.
Started on the third revolution. Still needs final tuning, carb sync, clutch adjustment, etc. I hesitate to do too much right now because I want to do the carb sync after timing has been set with the new ignition.
But, so far, do good! No weird noises, smoke, leaks, etc. Not yet, anyway.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #53 on:** April 23, 2020, 12:33:09 AM »

Nice job Scott! Sounds very good for a 1st start. What exhaust is that?

Scott S · « **Reply #54 on:** April 23, 2020, 02:23:51 AM »

I don't know. I found it on eBay for $109 shipped so I grabbed it. Unfortunately, I found out yesterday that it's not compatible with the center stand. I like I center stand.
But the exhaust cleaned up really well and has a nice rumble without being too loud.

Stev-o · « **Reply #55 on:** April 23, 2020, 07:19:42 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on April 23, 2020, 02:23:51 AM

... it's not compatible with the center stand. I like I center stand.

Does sound good! Can you just install the center stand temporarily when needed for service or storage?

Fezzler · « **Reply #56 on:** April 23, 2020, 09:31:01 AM »

Quote from: Scott S on April 23, 2020, 02:23:51 AM

I don't know. I found it on eBay for $109 shipped so I grabbed it. Unfortunately, I found out yesterday that it's not compatible with the center stand. I like I center stand.
But the exhaust cleaned up really well and has a nice rumble without being too loud.

They sound ideal!

Hariii · « **Reply #57 on:** April 23, 2020, 09:55:49 AM »

Amazing work so far, looks really promising. Man, the tank is really something else. Impossible to find amazing stuff like that in my little country

Scott S · « **Reply #58 on:** May 03, 2020, 02:47:24 PM »

Well, I thought I fixed a leaky valve cover this morning, so I went ahead and set the timing and sync'ed the carbs. Turns out the leak just moved, but I did get to put the body work on and ride it around the neighborhood.

Stev-o · « **Reply #59 on:** May 03, 2020, 04:38:58 PM »

Looks good, Scott! Damn vintage bikes and their leaks, I feel your pain.

One thing jumped out at me, those 80's mirrors aint so groovey on that 70's bike man, ya know?!

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #60 on:** May 04, 2020, 12:22:17 AM »

Nominated!

flatlander · « **Reply #61 on:** May 04, 2020, 01:55:05 AM »

that's really oldskool kewl

i don't mind the mirrors. they may not be 70s but they somehow suit it.

RAFster122s · « **Reply #62 on:** May 04, 2020, 05:53:34 AM »

Congrats on another nice running Sweep the Floor bike! Best of luck sorting out the leak. Hope it is something simple to solve.
David

AMD500 · « **Reply #63 on:** May 04, 2020, 04:10:37 PM »

very cool! didn't realize it was possible to get these valve covers NOT to leak...

Scott S · « **Reply #64 on:** May 12, 2020, 01:30:50 PM »

Fezzler · « **Reply #65 on:** May 13, 2020, 04:24:00 PM »

Sweet build Mr. Scott. Bike sounds great. Looks so cool.

rb550four · « **Reply #66 on:** May 14, 2020, 04:48:10 PM »

Beautiful machine you have there, just beautiful.

Scott S · « **Reply #67 on:** May 16, 2020, 03:44:04 PM »

My GF took some cool pics. She's better at that than I am.

CBJoe · « **Reply #68 on:** May 16, 2020, 03:58:22 PM »

Grips and Brown seat really mates well with those sweet tins!

Very Cool

flatlander · « **Reply #69 on:** May 16, 2020, 11:47:40 PM »

those are great pix of the paint. very cool.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #70 on:** May 17, 2020, 01:22:44 AM »

Quote from: flatlander on May 16, 2020, 11:47:40 PM

those are great pix of the paint. very cool.

I Love that tank/sidecovers custom paint artwork Scott S

Dazzlingly beautiful

Turns back the clock for me.

flatlander · « **Reply #71 on:** May 17, 2020, 03:10:20 AM »

and keep those 80s mirrors. their shape matches that of the grey lines on the tank and the top of the side covers.
ties it all together, man

Scott S · « **Reply #72 on:** May 17, 2020, 04:03:19 AM »

Thanks! I like the way they keep the low profile of the bike, with the 400F bars.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #73 on:** May 31, 2020, 10:42:27 AM »

Scott,
Those grips,are they a soft rubber,comfortable and able to cancel-out some vibes ?

Scott S · « **Reply #74 on:** May 31, 2020, 02:31:59 PM »

I'd say yes. Not super squishy soft, but definitely "rubbery".

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Author Topic: Sweep The Floor Bike #4: The Hippy Bike (Read 8428 times)