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Re: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT
« Reply #225 on: April 24, 2008, 02:12:54 PM »
man two tired I think about half of the people on this site would like to dissect your brain, your like a walking mechanical/electricial/sohc encyclopedia. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

you just figured that out ?    ;D

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« Reply #226 on: April 24, 2008, 02:43:08 PM »
man two tired I think about half of the people on this site would like to dissect your brain,...

Could you all wait till I'm done with it?  I have these visions of being chased by people wielding hatchets and with SOHC4 patches on the their jackets. :o 
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Re: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT
« Reply #227 on: April 24, 2008, 02:47:31 PM »
uuuuuuuuuuh...braains  uuuh

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« Reply #228 on: April 24, 2008, 05:30:37 PM »
uuuuuuuuuuh...paatches  uuuh
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Re: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT
« Reply #229 on: April 24, 2008, 06:23:29 PM »
mmmmmusssstttt eeeeeaaatttt braains tooooo geetttt paatches....
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« Reply #230 on: April 24, 2008, 07:05:36 PM »
i think the ones wielding hatchets are coming after me!  w/ no patches on their jackets! 

ewwwww... is that brain dangling from your mouth?
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Re: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT
« Reply #231 on: April 30, 2008, 07:54:24 AM »
well i finally got my got my camera back so i want to update all of you on my progress
witch as moving along quite well.
 the short in my harness was in the fuse box, so that had to be re-soldered (no biggie)
got all the electrical done (thank god) even relayed the headlight

the rear signals were laying around my old garage, and i don't really care for them but they will do the job until i replace them with ones that match the front

the rear brake pedal is now a matching peg, the one that burned up i got at a swap meet and i couldn't find another like it.


the rubbers for the pegs,the rear stop switch, and the exhaust gaskets should be here this afternoon, so I'll have the pipes on later today (i hope)

really feels great to be this close (again)

here is a bunch of shots for your viewing pleasure


harness all locked down

the fuse is for the headlight relays

talk about close, the ignition was mounted before i had the K&N's they are just barely touching




still have to get the lenses for the front signals

the red SS brake cable was discontinued, so silver it is


did i say mid-summer.... i ment early summer

all need is a chain, and some other odds and ends witch should be here later this week

 Mike don't think it'll be ready for the Crud Run but i was tryin'

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« Reply #232 on: April 30, 2008, 09:13:28 AM »
Looks good man!  You work quick!  I'm kind of embarrassed how long it's taking me to build mine. 

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« Reply #233 on: April 30, 2008, 09:17:38 AM »
good job spikey

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« Reply #234 on: April 30, 2008, 10:18:25 AM »
Spikey, Get the chain from DennisKrik.  Non O-Ring 530 chain, Parts Unlimited, Heavy Duty, It'll cost you $25 shipped.  Perfect for our bikes (the one I just put on my 550).

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« Reply #235 on: April 30, 2008, 10:24:37 AM »
All I can say is that's F*&#ing incredible.
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« Reply #236 on: April 30, 2008, 10:48:11 AM »
Spikey, Get the chain from DennisKrik.  Non O-Ring 530 chain, Parts Unlimited, Heavy Duty, It'll cost you $25 shipped.  Perfect for our bikes (the one I just put on my 550).

just ordered a Tsubaki 530 QR this morning from DK should have it by friday hopefully, i've herd that Tsubaki chains are the best bang for the buck, i was checking tensile strength vs. cost and that one was the highest in my price range , it was 40 and some change.  and i got the free shipping shipping cause the order was big enough (love DK)

thanks to everyone for the kind words, helping hands, and of coarse free parts
 ;D
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« Reply #237 on: April 30, 2008, 03:04:13 PM »
just ordered a Tsubaki 530 QR this morning from DK should have it by friday hopefully, i've herd that Tsubaki chains are the best bang for the buck, i was checking tensile strength vs. cost and that one was the highest in my price range , it was 40 and some change.  and i got the free shipping shipping cause the order was big enough (love DK)

thanks to everyone for the kind words, helping hands, and of coarse free parts
 ;D


Hey Spikey, how many links in the chain you ordered?

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« Reply #238 on: April 30, 2008, 04:23:53 PM »
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Re: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT
« Reply #239 on: May 03, 2008, 05:42:45 PM »
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so now i have one last problem, as you can see my oil light is on now before i start chasing wires, the oil pressure switch was not touched by the fire.

the only thing i did differently was switch to 20w50. at the fear of turning this into an oil thread. a simple "that shouldn't matter" is all I'm looking for here.

the bike only ran for 4 or 5 minutes to set the timing and sych the carbs, I'm not familiar with 20.50 so i was hoping maybe it takes longer to build pressure, ......you cant tell from the crappy sound in the vid but it sounded freakin' great  ;D ;D
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Re: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT
« Reply #240 on: May 03, 2008, 07:13:35 PM »
Great job! and the oil weight shouldn't matter.  I have used 20/50 with no effect on the oil light function.  Maybe the wiring harness is slightly different?  Maybe the switch has shorted internally?
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« Reply #241 on: May 03, 2008, 07:29:47 PM »
WELL DONE SPIKEY!!!!!!  ;D

Great job man, sounds melodious.

One thought on the oil light..... are you sure that the lit bulb is indeed the oil pressure light. Just wondering since you've got those cool turn lights that stay on that maybe the winker light indicator is in the oil hole and the winker light is staying on.

I've mixed it up with the neutral light before  ::)

Also, if the wire for the pressure switch is touching the case where the connector is under the left cover, would that not make it stay on too?

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« Reply #242 on: May 03, 2008, 07:37:33 PM »
Well done and you really have risen from the ashes with this bike!! Congrats!!!

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Re: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT
« Reply #243 on: May 03, 2008, 08:30:36 PM »
The Phoenix  livesssss!!!

Excellent!  You're a great source of inspiration Spikey!
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« Reply #244 on: May 03, 2008, 09:28:08 PM »
Very cool.
Ride and smile ;D

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« Reply #245 on: May 03, 2008, 09:34:31 PM »
Congrats!

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« Reply #246 on: May 04, 2008, 05:50:00 AM »
WOO HOO!!!

Yup, time for a little wire chasing.

That sound must had made you SOoooooooo happy.   ;D
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« Reply #247 on: May 04, 2008, 05:54:38 AM »
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You got the pheonix breathing, now to get the nerves sorted out....
Dont forget we want to see a vid of the first ride mate.
Congrats mate
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Re: THE PHOENIX :FROM THE ASHES TO THE ASPHALT
« Reply #248 on: May 04, 2008, 08:24:36 AM »
20/50 shouldnt matter

i would swap out the oil pressure sender if at all possible.  a busted diaphram is a likely culprit and a common occurance even without a fire. 

helluva job there spikey


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« Reply #249 on: May 04, 2008, 09:09:32 AM »
way to go spike!
one question...  are you on crack?!
2 1/2 months!  look at that first pic on page one then watch the vid... either you have a serious amphetamine abuse problem or you can't put down the wrench... either way, the addiction served you well.   ;)
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