Author Topic: 78 750F Chopper/Digger (Read 77754 times)

lucky · « **Reply #175 on:** June 24, 2012, 05:06:29 PM »

Quote from: zzpete on March 22, 2012, 01:23:04 PM

DUDE!!! FLOWER POWER!!! Let's see where did I put that bong? Nice work Robert!!

Bong is next to the Lava Lamp ! LOL..lol

killersoundz · « **Reply #176 on:** June 24, 2012, 05:17:59 PM »

Quote from: SOHC Digger on February 11, 2012, 02:47:07 PM

I have a confession to make. I'm an ebay addict. I just bought this 4 into 2 exhaust.

"I thought you didn't like 4 into 2, Digger?"

Quote from: SOHC Digger on September 30, 2011, 07:25:40 AM
Quote from: lucky on September 29, 2011, 08:35:01 PM
Looks like you need the 2 into one times two solution. two pipes on each side or one big pipe on each side. Perfect.

Thanks for the advice, but I am not a big fan of 2 into 1's on inline fours because they don't join companion cylinders. In order to really reap the benefits of combining exhausts, you would need to combine 1&4 and 2&3.

The companion cylinders come together on this one!

I'm not ditching the CycleX exhaust; it's just going on a shelf for now. Hopefully these pipes will give me the ground clearance needed.

Do you know what make those pipes are? I have the EXACT SAME ONES (kinda roached though). Not currently using them. They are cool though!

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #177 on:** June 24, 2012, 10:35:36 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on June 24, 2012, 04:01:21 PM

Digger - have you had that bike out yet?

Yeah, nothing more than 20 miles at a time. Had to have it appraised for the titling process so rode it to a dealership for that, and then misc other short rides. It is sweet as can be!

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #178 on:** June 24, 2012, 10:37:24 PM »

Quote from: killersoundz on June 24, 2012, 05:17:59 PM

Do you know what make those pipes are? I have the EXACT SAME ONES (kinda roached though). Not currently using them. They are cool though!

I've learned these are American Motorsport pipes. I love them. If you are interested in parting with yours, let me know.

killersoundz · « **Reply #179 on:** June 28, 2012, 11:35:29 PM »

Quote from: SOHC Digger on June 24, 2012, 10:37:24 PM

Do you know what make those pipes are? I have the EXACT SAME ONES (kinda roached though). Not currently using them. They are cool though!

I've learned these are American Motorsport pipes. I love them. If you are interested in parting with yours, let me know.
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Yeah they are cool! I wanted to know what they sound like because I bet they have a little bit of their own unique sound. I'm going to keep the ones I have and get them welded/patched up (they're kind of rough) and use them on my next project

If you can make a video of your bike! I'd love to hear it

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #180 on:** August 02, 2012, 08:35:45 AM »

One small step for the DMV, one giant leap for the Digger!

The DMV has approved my VIN/Title application and forwarded it to the Secretary of State Police to inspect the bike and assign a VIN! I should be legal by the end of the month!

I will say, nobody at the DMV has been difficult to deal with. You just have to have all your ducks in a perfect row... and THAT sometimes takes time.

zzpete · « **Reply #181 on:** August 02, 2012, 12:18:50 PM »

Quote from: SOHC Digger on August 02, 2012, 08:35:45 AM

One small step for the DMV, one giant leap for the Digger!

The DMV has approved my VIN/Title application and forwarded it to the Secretary of State Police to inspect the bike and assign a VIN! I should be legal by the end of the month!

I will say, nobody at the DMV has been difficult to deal with. You just have to have all your ducks in a perfect row... and THAT sometimes takes time.

Congratulations!!! I never thought you would ever be cosidered legal!!

I had to take one to the Secretary os State Police on a trailer once to get the frame number instead of the engine number on the title. It went pretty smooth but they kept giving me that"Your A Bike Thief" look!!!!

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #182 on:** August 02, 2012, 10:19:05 PM »

Thanks Pete

Stev-o · « **Reply #183 on:** August 05, 2012, 03:34:33 PM »

Go Digger!

wannabridin · « **Reply #184 on:** August 05, 2012, 09:15:16 PM »

how's the bike run with the anti-pod intake on there? looks killer man!!

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #185 on:** August 05, 2012, 10:33:58 PM »

I like the anti-pod so far! I think I have some intake and exhaust leaks. The intake boots were cracked and old so I have some new ones to put on after the tear-down for frame paint. I didn't change exhaust gaskets with all the different pipes I tried, so they need to be replaced too. Between the two of those problems, I have a hiccup every now and then, but I don't attribute that to the anti-pod at all. I will give a thorough review after renewing these parts and doing an in-depth carb tune.

wannabridin · « **Reply #186 on:** August 06, 2012, 08:08:29 AM »

sounds great! can't wait to hear more

lucky · « **Reply #187 on:** August 06, 2012, 10:03:17 AM »

Quote from: SOHC Digger on April 28, 2010, 04:05:53 PM

Mid-April. Found this diamond tank on craigslist for $150!

Love that tank!!!
The stance of the bike with 40º rake looks very good.

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #188 on:** August 22, 2012, 08:22:00 PM »

Today the Secretary of State Police inspected my bike and stamped a VIN on her neck!!! She's legally a motorcycle now and I should receive the title in the mail in about 2 weeks! Tear down for final paint and assembly will begin shortly.

Stev-o · « **Reply #189 on:** August 22, 2012, 08:24:55 PM »

Congrats! But....now that it's legal tender, why not ride it for the last month of summer....then tear it down??

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #190 on:** August 23, 2012, 11:05:58 PM »

Quote from: Stev-o on August 22, 2012, 08:24:55 PM

Congrats! But....now that it's legal tender, why not ride it for the last month of summer....then tear it down??

A few reasons:

1) Knowing I would be tearing it back down, I did not put Loctite everywhere I would have for final assembly.

2) Prior to painting, I will be relocating the kickstand a little further forward, cutting off unused brackets, filling in unused holes, and molding the frame, all which needs to be done before the weather starts to cool so I can paint.

3) My tach seal is leaking so the tank has to come off anyways.

4) ... I've waited this long; let's make it perfect.

Stev-o · « **Reply #191 on:** August 24, 2012, 06:24:48 AM »

Fair enough. And good luck in BOTM!

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #192 on:** September 13, 2012, 10:55:11 PM »

Title came in the mail today! Stopping by my insurance agent tomorrow to get a policy, then off to the DMV for some plates!

Gurp · « **Reply #193 on:** September 13, 2012, 11:30:17 PM »

Congrats good Sir!

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #194 on:** November 06, 2012, 06:23:24 AM »

Just an update:

I have yet to tear the bike down. Too many other projects have been placed before the bike. However, I hope to begin shortly in order to have the bike back together before the summer arrives.

I did install a NHK steering dampener on the bike just for piece of mind.

Viktor.J · « **Reply #195 on:** November 06, 2012, 06:47:21 AM »

Quote from: SOHC Digger on November 06, 2012, 06:23:24 AM

I did install a NHK steering dampener on the bike just for piece of mind.

How did it work with the steering dampner ?
Is it "harder" to turn ? any other differences ?

SOHC Digger · « **Reply #196 on:** November 06, 2012, 08:27:26 AM »

Quote from: Viktor.J on November 06, 2012, 06:47:21 AM

How did it work with the steering dampner ?
Is it "harder" to turn ? any other differences ?

It's not harder to turn. You do notice resistance if you try to "slam" the steering head one way or the other. I put it on just as a precaution against the dreaded "speed wobble"... plus they just look cool

FrankenFrankenstuff · « **Reply #197 on:** November 14, 2012, 07:27:56 PM »

cool man..cool.
[img width= height=]http://amazingstuff.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Richard_Steyer.jpg[/img]

Syscrush · « **Reply #198 on:** November 23, 2012, 08:12:39 AM »

Quote from: SOHC Digger on March 22, 2012, 08:31:15 AM

Don't mean to be a tease. Here you go!!!

What a mental build. Love it.

You should have bought my Morris wheels, too - they went for a song and they would look amazing on there.

DustyRags · « **Reply #199 on:** January 12, 2013, 03:06:48 PM »

So anything new on this? Been following the build log, and recently re-discovered it. Sharp bike!

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Author Topic: 78 750F Chopper/Digger (Read 77754 times)