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« Reply #50 on: July 30, 2016, 03:52:19 AM »
I haven't seen where Dynoman sells replacement rings and fingers. What size finger tip did you order?  ;)
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Re: Next generation of petrol head is underway!!
« Reply #51 on: July 30, 2016, 12:38:08 PM »
They have a special section for dumb asses. I got confused doing the conversion from metric to imperial but I'm thinking no one will notice   8)
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« Reply #52 on: July 30, 2016, 01:09:02 PM »
Think of all the wedding bands you can stack on that thing!  :o
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Re: Next generation of petrol head is underway!!
« Reply #53 on: July 30, 2016, 07:33:01 PM »
The trusty anchor did its job again. 15 minutes later and the engine was in. Today is a good day  :)
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Re: Next generation of petrol head is underway!!
« Reply #54 on: August 03, 2016, 05:20:17 AM »
Chain fitted. Gear linkage all hooked up. Emblems all painted up and stuck back on. Had a hell of a time painting them. All wiring now completed. Just have carbies to fit and a heap of polishing. Still waiting for the cr carbies but not going to be here in time for bike show so I am stripping the standard ones and will give them a polish up. Unfortunately I won't be able to start ithe engine before I leave. No time to strip and set carbies up. Anyway hopefully will have the CR's as soon as we are back. Can't wait to hear this thing fire up
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« Reply #55 on: August 03, 2016, 05:30:33 AM »
Looks just like you stole it!  ;) I'll stop past Devin's today to see if his bike has gone missing  8) Best of luck at the show!
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Re: Next generation of petrol head is underway!!
« Reply #56 on: August 03, 2016, 06:27:03 AM »
Quote from: calj737 on August 03, 2016, 05:30:33 AM
Looks just like you stole it!  ;) I'll stop past Devin's today to see if his bike has gone missing  8)
LOL!! I was just thinking it was a Cognitomoto clone! 
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Re: Next generation of petrol head is underway!!
« Reply #57 on: August 06, 2016, 09:55:27 PM »
Done!! leave for the 2500klm road trip on Wednesday morning. Mates from Aussie flying in on Friday evening for show and road trip back. No1 son has time off school so he can look after us. I feel a face tattoo and waking up with tiger in the room could be on the cards..... 
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« Reply #58 on: August 06, 2016, 10:01:33 PM »
afternoon spent polishing everything up. son spent 3 hrs on his alone. right down to polishing the spokes.
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« Reply #59 on: August 07, 2016, 05:02:53 AM »
I can't see it in the pictures, but does the 550 have a tail pipe hangar to support it? If not, you need to install that to relieve the weight of the pipe off the exhaust studs.  ;)

Both bikes have turned out great! Good luck at the show  :D
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« Reply #60 on: August 17, 2016, 09:26:07 PM »
Returned from 2500klm road trip. only 2 pullovers. 1st 1 hour into drive for trailer warrant infringement and 2nd 20mins later for speeding. 6kmph over. Pocket now lighter by 280 big ones!!! some stunning bikes on display. thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. returned to an email from Godffrey telling me the CR carbies are on their way. A few small things to complete before we fire up first time. exhaust bracket, set timing and rockers. a few photos following of some tasty machinery!!
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« Reply #61 on: August 17, 2016, 09:30:42 PM »
McIntosh F1 Suzuki. McIntosh also just finished building the Norton for Kevin Schwantz in time for Goodwood this year. attention to detail is stunning.
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« Reply #62 on: August 17, 2016, 09:35:22 PM »
Local Honda dealer put together a rather nice interpretation of the Dick Mann Daytona classic. NZ legend Graeme Crosby had one of his KZ street fighter series on display. mmmmm I might have to start saving!!!
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Re: Next generation of petrol head is underway!!
« Reply #63 on: August 17, 2016, 10:40:11 PM »
Quote from: Daggless888 on August 17, 2016, 09:35:22 PM
Local Honda dealer put together a rather nice interpretation of the Dick Mann Daytona classic. NZ legend Graeme Crosby had one of his KZ street fighter series on display. mmmmm I might have to start saving!!!

That's one of the better interpretations of the new CB1100Fs to date.  It looks much better as a CR750-inspired bike.
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Re: Next generation of petrol head is underway!!
« Reply #64 on: September 30, 2016, 01:10:42 AM »
It's official. Today is December 25th. At last we can get some life into this bike.
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« Reply #65 on: September 30, 2016, 04:09:30 AM »
Merry Christmas to you and the Son!  :)
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« Reply #66 on: October 01, 2016, 10:14:38 AM »
No1 son fitting the filters in preparation for first start
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« Reply #67 on: October 01, 2016, 10:28:46 AM »
With drum roll in the background. 10:13am on October the 1st. No1 son pressed the starter and no2 bike burst into life. Oooooh the noise this thing makes  8) once we stop smiling will post a link to you tube.

Well so ends the journey of the father son build. Has it been worth it ? Next year No 1 son is doing a pre vocational course in mechanical engineering. Yeah it's been worth it. Thankyou to all for help and advice. Now it's time to ride these beasts.
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« Reply #68 on: October 13, 2016, 10:41:12 AM »
Glamour shots done.
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« Reply #69 on: October 13, 2016, 10:47:13 AM »
Front and back
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« Reply #70 on: October 13, 2016, 10:49:23 AM »
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« Reply #71 on: October 13, 2016, 11:51:01 AM »
I sure hope you don't ever permit the lad to ride dressed like that???
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« Reply #72 on: October 13, 2016, 02:36:55 PM »
Yeah im with you Cal. who in their right mind would allow someone to wear a Lorenzo replica helmet !!! Youth of today have no taste :-) all good tho. Only time allowed on bike like that is stationary. full leathers and armour when we go out amongst the crazies.
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« Reply #73 on: October 13, 2016, 02:42:45 PM »
And what's with the chicken wings for legs? Sheesh, get that spindly kid to the weight room  ;D
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« Reply #74 on: October 13, 2016, 05:15:46 PM »
Just because I'm nosey, but you did use some kind of restriction in your oil lines?
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