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Offline FunJimmy

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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #100 on: April 06, 2008, 06:38:45 PM »
Nice score! Those are cool bikes.
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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #101 on: April 09, 2008, 03:05:08 PM »
Ride it by as soon as you're done....got the 750 running over the weekend as well !!

Just an option on registering it - I registered mine as an antique...got the plates, didn't even have to show insurance for it (just my auto policy)  good for 5 yrs and I only had to pay tax on what I paid instead of THEIR assigned value.  It was around $80 for tax, title & license.
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« Reply #102 on: April 09, 2008, 04:57:55 PM »
Good idea.  I will be working on the title first of next month. 
By the middle of next month we should be able to meet up and ride over to The Abby Inn.  Thats the new pub on the square there in Denton.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #103 on: May 04, 2008, 04:22:17 PM »
Well guys,  I was hoping to come in here and tell you all how great it runs, instead I have to tell you that I think I threw a rod.   :'(   
I started the bike today to let it run for a few minutes.  After 60 seconds or so it started knocking and i let it die.  I can crank it by the kick starter, but it hits a "hard spot"  if it gets past that it will go smooth until that piston gets to the top again (I assume).
I pulled the carbs and the valve cover and all of the valves look and feel like I imagine they should (first SOHC).  I guess the next step is to remove the heads and see what carnage is under there.  I am praying it is something easy.  i don't want to have to rebuild a honda motor.   :( 
Wish me luck, I'm going in.

Joe
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #104 on: May 04, 2008, 07:18:44 PM »
Ok it isn't a rod.  Kick starter something or other?

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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #105 on: May 10, 2008, 04:33:40 PM »
Well i figured it out.  It turns out that the clutch wasn't torqued down.  The bolts came loose and starting hitting the arm.  I tightened it all down and put everything back together again.  Here is how she looks now.


I just got the seat back from the upholstery shop.  i bought the leather and the foam, but couldn't sew anything that thick.
I think i could have made the seat a little thinner.  I wanted it to be comfortable though.  It is comfy. 

another angle.




 
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #106 on: May 10, 2008, 04:35:49 PM »
We haven't gotten as much done on the 500.  We did get the engine in the frame and put new stainell fasteners on it.  We also used the bronze from the wheels to do the tappet covers and the end caps.   This bike will be black and bronze.

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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #107 on: May 10, 2008, 07:58:22 PM »
cool man, I like that bronze.
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« Reply #108 on: May 25, 2008, 03:52:34 PM »
Today was one of the best days ever!!!!

I RODE THE BIKE!!!!!
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

Just up the road and back, but it felt great.  The wheels have not yet been trued, so it doesn't ride well.  But I couldn't resist doing this since I got the chain and put it on.
I will get pictures up tomorrow!!
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #109 on: May 26, 2008, 01:41:46 PM »
Ok.  There are a few things left, but she is just about done.  Here are the pics.

In all her glory.


Here is a good view of the strips.   Greenjeans added these and they look great.


Cockpit view


You might be able to see the green a little bit better here.


I saw these grips at the store, total cheese, but I love 'em


I originally did the gauge housing in black, but I really like that bronze from the wheels, so i had to take them apart and redo it.


Starts on the first or second kick usually!  Still needs some tuning though.


Here I go around the block!
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #110 on: May 27, 2008, 07:01:05 AM »
beeeeaauuuuutiful!

that bike looks sick, the bronze bits really tie it all together.  Congrats!
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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #111 on: May 27, 2008, 07:06:35 AM »
Agreed...looks really nice! Good work man

Dennis
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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #112 on: May 27, 2008, 08:26:41 AM »
Gimme a shout.....we need to true those wheels before you go anywhere....
Can't wait to see it again.
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« Reply #113 on: May 27, 2008, 09:39:30 AM »
I will give you a call later today.   Yeah the wheels are a little wobbly so I wasn't going very fast.  I just had to ride it though.  ;D
I will check the weather and see when a good day will be.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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« Reply #114 on: May 27, 2008, 01:38:48 PM »
Nice Job Ghia!
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« Reply #115 on: May 27, 2008, 02:54:33 PM »
Nice! The Bronze rules, very well done.
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« Reply #116 on: May 27, 2008, 03:02:28 PM »
Thanks for the kind words guys.  Greenjeans gets all the credit for the paint job.  

I still have some stuff to finish, but I see it being road worthy as soon as this weekend.  

Trip to the pub Greenjeans?   8)
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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« Reply #117 on: May 27, 2008, 03:57:19 PM »
I am inspired by this.  Way to go, man. Thanks for posting so many pictures!
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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #118 on: May 27, 2008, 04:23:10 PM »
where's your helmet young man  >:(


Just had too..  :D

Excellent job with the bike. love the bronze bits.

 Matt.
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« Reply #119 on: May 27, 2008, 04:23:40 PM »
I really like the Honda wings on the side panels! Excellent touch.
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« Reply #120 on: May 27, 2008, 07:35:12 PM »
Awesome, have to agree with everyone here on the inspiration part. 
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« Reply #121 on: May 28, 2008, 06:30:21 AM »
Quote from: mattcb350f on May 27, 2008, 04:23:10 PM
where's your helmet young man  >:(


Just had too..  :D

Excellent job with the bike. love the bronze bits.

 Matt.

Thanks guys,

I wear my helmet when I go faster than 15mph.   ;D

These were just posing shots.  (I'm a poser)
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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« Reply #122 on: October 29, 2008, 06:09:47 PM »
Well guys,  it has been a while since I have updated. 

Last month I won a trophy at a car and motorcycle show in Denton, TX.  Good times,  mostly choppers though. 
But more importantly we pretty much finished my buddy's bike.   
Those who have read through this know that i did not start these builds.  I bought these bikes from Greenjeans before he finished them.  I finished mine a while ago, but the other one i sold to my best friend and we have been working on his as well.  He is in law school and doesn't have a whole lot of time to work on it.  Well we did get it running and here they are, 2 peas in a pod.






I'm the fat guy on the left (the photos we took on this day have prompted me to try to lose a few pounds.)
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
"The cleaner the dipstick, the closer to God." -Rev. Horton Heat
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.”  - Hunter S. Thompson

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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #123 on: October 29, 2008, 06:44:13 PM »
Nice job and congratulations on your award.
Those have been favorites on mine since greenjeans started.
You've done a great job finishing things off.

Cheers
FJ
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Re: My first sohc project (Sept. update. - Finally paint! w/ pics)
« Reply #124 on: October 30, 2008, 04:32:24 AM »
+1 Well done to you both and I hope you both get to ride them a lot!

Congrats on the award,
cheers
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