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Offline Blackfin5

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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #25 on: July 04, 2020, 09:24:28 PM »
Does anyone know if Shaun at Slingshot is still making custom s.s. brake hoses?  His email and phone are no longer working.
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #26 on: July 04, 2020, 10:48:06 PM »
He's very hit and miss.
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #27 on: July 05, 2020, 09:22:49 AM »
I tried reaching him and was not able to, he made my lines but then went dark.
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #28 on: July 05, 2020, 04:28:42 PM »
Boy, Shaun was a good resource.  I think I found what I need at Spiegler.  Not the same though as dealing with Shaun (for customization, that is)..
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #29 on: July 08, 2020, 07:01:16 PM »
I am inching ever so closer.  My old motogpwerks stainless steel headers just came back from my polishing guy, Oscar.  Still in plastic wrap.  I wish I had a before picture to show you.  He did an amazing job - they looked like crap.

The only problem is, I lost a exhaust spigot along the way.  I emailed Chris at motogpwerks to buy another, but he never replied.  Anyone have an extra one to sell or know where I can pick one up?  Worst case, I can have one made.

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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #30 on: July 09, 2020, 10:20:11 AM »
Ouch.  Just pulled the trigger on a CMR box swingarm.
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #31 on: July 09, 2020, 06:21:24 PM »
MC reservoir and 2375 clear was in the post.  Filled with DOT 4 and bleeded lines.  Least favorite thing to do on these bikes.  Leaving overnight to get rid of last tiny bubbles.
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #32 on: July 10, 2020, 01:31:17 PM »
Quote from: Blackfin5 on July 09, 2020, 10:20:11 AM
Ouch.  Just pulled the trigger on a CMR box swingarm.

The quality is great on this swingarm.  Denis Curtis is great to work with.
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1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
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
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #33 on: July 30, 2020, 08:06:15 AM »
Finally have a roller.  I had to travel to Madrid to get my daughter home after being there in COVID lockdown.  The rear wheel was waiting for me when I got back.  Now to install the exhaust.  I lost a spigot so I need to fabricate one.  Question:  After sending my 064a carbs to Rick West, a member, several months ago, he has ceased communicating and I have no idea if he is OK or the status of my carbs rebuild.  Does anyone have any insight on his situation?  This is not intended as a ding on him, just curious as to him being M.I.A.

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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #34 on: July 30, 2020, 02:28:17 PM »
Quote from: Blackfin5 on July 30, 2020, 08:06:15 AM
Finally have a roller.  I had to travel to Madrid to get my daughter home after being there in COVID lockdown.  The rear wheel was waiting for me when I got back.  Now to install the exhaust.  I lost a spigot so I need to fabricate one.  Question:  After sending my 064a carbs to Rick West, a member, several months ago, he has ceased communicating and I have no idea if he is OK or the status of my carbs rebuild.  Does anyone have any insight on his situation?  This is not intended as a ding on him, just curious as to him being M.I.A.

Cheers.

Kevin,

The roller looks fantastic!

Were you in Madrid, Spain (vs. Madrid, New Mexico)?  How was the travel experience?  Assuming Spain, are they seemingly handling the COVID-19 situation "better" than us?
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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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1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
1977 CB750K7 "Nine Lives" Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=50490.0) - Sold
2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #35 on: July 30, 2020, 08:35:36 PM »
Espana.  Tight lockdown rules.  Market and medical visits only and tightly controlled.  From their balconies, people were cheering the medical workers as they left their shifts in the evenings.  It became a nightly ritual.  It is easing slightly, but there is still a lid on group gatherings.  A lot of people still not back to work.  My 12 yr old daughter flew in on her Spanish passport and although also a US citizen, a big hassle to get her out. 
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #36 on: July 30, 2020, 10:15:58 PM »
Quote from: Blackfin5 on July 30, 2020, 08:35:36 PM
Espana.  Tight lockdown rules.  Market and medical visits only and tightly controlled.  From their balconies, people were cheering the medical workers as they left their shifts in the evenings.  It became a nightly ritual.  It is easing slightly, but there is still a lid on group gatherings.  A lot of people still not back to work.  My 12 yr old daughter flew in on her Spanish passport and although also a US citizen, a big hassle to get her out.

Glad you made the trip safely with priceless cargo.
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1975 CB550K1 "Blue" Stockish Restomod (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=135005.0)
1975 CB550F1 frame/CB650 engine hybrid "The Hot Mess" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php/topic,150220.0.html)
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)

Sold/Emeritus
1973 CB750K2 "Bionic Mongrel" (http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=132734.0) - Sold
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: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #37 on: July 31, 2020, 05:18:49 AM »
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #38 on: August 01, 2020, 08:00:14 AM »
Thanks, Don - sincerely.  Indeed, priceless.  It was touch and go for a bit.  Had to get the US Embassy involved.  She has to be in quarantine here 14 days.
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Re: Phase 2 - Blue Blaster
« Reply #39 on: August 03, 2020, 12:33:05 PM »
Nothing much . . . installing polished motogpwerks S.S. headers during in between time.  Sorry for hazy photo.
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