Author Topic: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT (Read 72555 times)

Joel · « **Reply #175 on:** April 04, 2008, 07:52:54 PM »

Quote from: Jeff on March 27, 2008, 09:13:10 PM

Wow those gauges are beautiful!

Now, I will admit that I would not put leopard spots on my bike. But... this isn't my bike, and in this instance I dig 'em. With that said, who here thinks the bike needs flames? I mean, it was in a fire! Flames make sense.

And FWIW, I usually think flames are way too common, but seriously! At the very least you have to incorporate a little flame somewhere new.

Jeff

How about some flame accents someplace like the gauge faces?

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #176 on:** April 06, 2008, 07:03:49 PM »

So, APTech and I did our good deed today...We loaned Spikey a bike and drug him out on a ride! Thats APTech on the left, Spikey in the middle, and me on the right...Oh, and '07 Speed Triple, '75 CB550F, and '08 Versys, in case you're wondering....

Spikeybike · « **Reply #177 on:** April 07, 2008, 05:14:24 AM »

that really made my day, thanx mike (sorry i left some of my boot on your exhaust

)

mkramer1121 · « **Reply #178 on:** April 07, 2008, 08:27:11 AM »

yup...nice new clean headers and you ruin 'em....

mattcb350f · « **Reply #179 on:** April 07, 2008, 08:29:23 PM »

Good stuff fella's !!! that's the spirit

Bet it felt good to get out spikey.

Matt.

Spikeybike · « **Reply #180 on:** April 10, 2008, 02:42:01 PM »

well I've been up to my ears in work to do. as we all know all too well moving sucks, and for me this move has really got me down. because i have to downsize dramatically, going from a huge work space to this

the box on the floor is to show were my roommates car will stop.
that's everything I'm keeping...... except the bike of coarse, I'll get that as soon as it stops raining
the stereo system is on the other side of the garage but aside from that what you see is it, i had to throw away so much, i cut up me workbench to make that hutch, we still have to rewire the power and add more outlets (the wires hanging from the ceiling are my floracent lights)

once the power is done then i can turn the welder on with out poppin' the breaker (not welding just turning it on

Jeff · « **Reply #181 on:** April 10, 2008, 05:16:36 PM »

Quote from: spikeybike on April 10, 2008, 02:42:01 PM

well I've been up to my ears in work to do. as we all know all too well moving sucks, and for me this move has really got me down. because i have to downsize dramatically, going from a huge work space to this

the box on the floor is to show were my roommates car will stop.
that's everything I'm keeping...... except the bike of coarse, I'll get that as soon as it stops raining
the stereo system is on the other side of the garage but aside from that what you see is it, i had to throw away so much, i cut up me workbench to make that hutch, we still have to rewire the power and add more outlets (the wires hanging from the ceiling are my floracent lights)

once the power is done then i can turn the welder on with out poppin' the breaker (not welding just turning it on

Man I totally understand and feel for you. I just went through this. I sold my house in MN with a full basement and a huge three car garage. I lived with my parents while that house was on the market. Now I have a house with a crawl space and a one car garage. I'm so friggin cramped in my house I'm going crazy. We're gonna have a huge garage sale one of these weekends coming up. Just need a nice one to get outside and get everything organized. What a PITA.

Do you like Craftsman?

Jeff

Spikeybike · « **Reply #182 on:** April 10, 2008, 05:57:53 PM »

Quote from: Jeff on April 10, 2008, 05:16:36 PM

Do you like Craftsman?

how'd you guess

Spikeybike · « **Reply #183 on:** April 14, 2008, 10:57:59 PM »

so the bikes been here for a week , and my roommate's gto that has to be parked in the garage, has sat in the driveway. i asked him today if i should make some room so he can pull it in (it was a mess from unpacking all my crap and is finally all put away)

he says ,dont bother.....i resond with: *raising one eyebrow* why is that.

it seems he is fond of having a workshop in his garage and is well aware that parking a car in it pretty much kills it .....so
The Phoenix gets it all to itself...WHOO-HOO

... best news if heard in 2 months

anyway , so i got a little work done tonight

yeah look two wheels

finally got the wheel trued and tire mounted
got the bar controls painted day before yesterday ,so i got the bars on and all wired up.

still got to get some little stuff , rear signals,drivechain, rebuild the stator harness(not looking forward to that) ,rear brake light switch, and i'm sure there is more that i'll think of later

Spikeybike · « **Reply #184 on:** April 14, 2008, 11:01:00 PM »

man that is a really crappy pic, and my camera was not cheap

Spikeybike · « **Reply #185 on:** April 14, 2008, 11:05:37 PM »

Quote from: mattcb350f on April 07, 2008, 08:29:23 PM

Good stuff fella's !!! that's the spirit

Bet it felt good to get out spikey.

Matt.

and yes matt that made my week, i had some friends all lined up to help me move that day because it was so nice out, and the second the offer to ride instead was given i jumped on it

it was 65 that day, 70s the day before and its been 30s and 40s ever since (thats what i call fate)

Soos · « **Reply #186 on:** April 15, 2008, 04:49:36 AM »

Not sure if i've mentioned it before, but I love the black and red motor!!
Those that deserve it get what they need when they truly need it I guess.

Glad to hear you got to go on a ride lately.

l8r

Spikeybike · « **Reply #187 on:** April 15, 2008, 10:15:32 PM »

so i'm fairly certain i got this right, but wiring is not my cup a tea so correct me if i'm wrong

rebuilding the harness for my dyna

unit on the left is 1-4: white=blue
unit on the right is 2-3: black=yellow
red wires combine and splice the coil right?

and also rebuilding the stator harness i was wondering if it matters witch of the yellow wires goes in witch slot of the harness (can i connect any of the yellow wires to any other yellow wire slot-there are 3 and they are all the same)

TwoTired · « **Reply #188 on:** April 15, 2008, 11:17:27 PM »

Can't help with the Dyna. But, the yellow stator wires are indifferent to connection point.

Cheers,

.RJ · « **Reply #189 on:** April 16, 2008, 06:04:48 AM »

Quote from: spikeybike on April 15, 2008, 10:15:32 PM

rebuilding the harness for my dyna

unit on the left is 1-4: white=blue
unit on the right is 2-3: black=yellow
red wires combine and splice the coil right?

Thats correct - I just put one in my 750 on monday

Instead of splicing the coil, I used the horn (I think, it was black and switched +12V) wire, as I dont have one. The instructions said anything that provides 12V is good.

heffay · « **Reply #190 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:41:32 AM »

wait a second... two tired really is a human bean... that was almost an "i don't know" about an electrical question! (at least the dyno part)

i don't remember splicing into a wire at all

i can look at the instructions for mine and send them onto you this evening if you still need them then.

.RJ · « **Reply #191 on:** April 16, 2008, 07:44:48 AM »

Quote from: heffay on April 16, 2008, 07:41:32 AM

i don't remember splicing into a wire at all

This should help

http://www.dynaonline.com/downloads/instruct/DS1-1_1-2.pdf

Ingrid · « **Reply #192 on:** April 16, 2008, 08:24:33 AM »

Can't help you with that question..
Must compliment you on your choice of (Belgian) beers thought!

griff6-5-zero · « **Reply #193 on:** April 16, 2008, 09:14:19 AM »

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Cheers,

nate

goon 1492 · « **Reply #194 on:** April 16, 2008, 09:27:35 AM »

damn griff6-5-zero that helmet is the sh!zlle, talk about hittin the nail on the head with the hammer!

troppo · « **Reply #195 on:** April 17, 2008, 02:05:05 AM »

Quote from: goon 1492 on April 16, 2008, 09:27:35 AM

damn griff6-5-zero that helmet is the sh!zlle, talk about hittin the nail on the head with the hammer!

OH YEAH!!!!!!!!!!
That would be a compulsory purchase for a rider of the Spikey Pheonix

James · « **Reply #196 on:** April 17, 2008, 06:07:51 AM »

Quote from: Ingrid on April 16, 2008, 08:24:33 AM

Must compliment you on your choice of (Belgian) beers thought!

Here in the UK, Stella = Wifebeater, usually drunk on a Saturday night by the knuckle draggers.

What you need is a nice cask ale!

Spikeybike · « **Reply #197 on:** April 17, 2008, 03:00:56 PM »

Quote from: James on April 17, 2008, 06:07:51 AM

Quote from: Ingrid on April 16, 2008, 08:24:33 AM
Must compliment you on your choice of (Belgian) beers thought!

Here in the UK, Stella = Wifebeater, usually drunk on a Saturday night by the knuckle draggers.

What you need is a nice cask ale!

but what if i'm a knuckle draggin wifebeater

James · « **Reply #198 on:** April 18, 2008, 06:23:32 AM »

oops, didn't mean to imply that, I've had a few stella in my time, but it wasn't first choice.

I'm sure you are a level headed individual that knows his limits when it comes to alcohol consumption.

I intended to mean that Stella isn't considered best quality here in the UK

Spikey look at the number of posts you've had!

Soos · « **Reply #199 on:** April 18, 2008, 07:07:28 AM »

Next thing you know your account is going to start on fire!!
666 posts......

l8r

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Author Topic: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT (Read 72555 times)

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