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« Reply #915 on: April 25, 2015, 05:47:04 PM »

Almost completed next phase of making the Concours comfortable enough to be usable....that's what I get for buying a hot rod from a younger rider.

Major change may not agree philosophically or cosmetically with some hotshots, but decided to try an ATV bar with a 7 inch rise...at least it's black, and not too much of a pullback.   This meant having a second hydraulic clutch line made up by Hose'n'All, and some minor rerouting of throttle lines.

Thought that the solid core ends of the bars would just have to be drilled and tapped to accept the Throttlemeister bar end weights/friction cruise control.....metric bolts, so special size bit (recommended by machininst-type forums) needed..found at CT.....drilled one end out to sufficient depth, cut about 1/4" in (with backing out to clear swarf), and tap broke.  According to people with more metal knowledge that I, not a complete disaster, there are bigger-hammer methods of extracting the broken tap, another project later, after I test this setup in actual riding......actually, not bad, just 5" higher than stock, and may be more comfortable on longer ride.

Apologies to Glenn, who was a bit traumatized by the 3" higher setup I used during our Revy/Nakusp tour last weekend, this one is even further from stock..... Wink


Make sure you have all your safety gear on when beating on that tap Grin
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« Reply #916 on: April 25, 2015, 06:52:39 PM »

Oh, you bet......steel toes, vest, hardhat, thong, safety glasses.....
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« Reply #917 on: April 25, 2015, 06:57:49 PM »

Oh, you bet......steel toes, vest, hardhat, thong, safety glasses.....

Thong Huh? is that the same one Jetta uses Grin
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« Reply #918 on: April 25, 2015, 09:57:45 PM »

Oh, you bet......steel toes, vest, hardhat, thong, safety glasses.....

Thong Huh? is that the same one Jetta uses Grin
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trevor
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« Reply #919 on: May 01, 2015, 09:18:57 PM »

I put the Remus slip on 1300r today...Now it sounds the way it should! Grin



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« Reply #920 on: May 04, 2015, 11:55:38 AM »

wild looking bike !
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« Reply #921 on: May 04, 2015, 12:27:06 PM »

I sold it. This one was saved from a trip to the dump ...... it was easy ...... take a free bike from a friend's back yard, buy $5000 in new parts, spend unknown hours in the garage consuming fermented malt products, and there you have it. Then sell it for a loss as you have no room for the one you are buying. A familiar story but one that I have yet to learn from.
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current machinery:
'69 BSA A75R Rocket 3
'73 Triumph T150V Trident
'73 Triumph T140V Bonneville
'75 BMW R75/6 (5 spd trans)
'78 Honda 400 Hondamatic
'83 BMW R100RT
'98 BMW R1100GS

past rides:
'74 Triumph T150V Trident
1991 BMW R100RT
1969 BSA Rocket 3
1969 Triumph T150 Trident
1973 Honda CB750
1975 BMW R75/6 (4 spd trans with kick)
1953 BSA C11 (project)
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« Reply #922 on: May 04, 2015, 12:49:53 PM »

$5000  that's not bad, now it also has your heart and soul, looks great.
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« Reply #923 on: May 09, 2015, 11:36:39 AM »

fighting with the rear shock install, supplied bushings won't work so have to make some...case side covers were gouged up bad but managed to salvage them, they polished up pretty good...as well as the cylinder head covers
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« Reply #924 on: May 10, 2015, 06:09:31 AM »

NICE work!
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« Reply #925 on: May 10, 2015, 01:33:45 PM »

Put new points in my 69 650 triumph .Now it starts right away.Points for you unclassical guys are little spring loaded fellers that spark in time to send a spark to the spark plug.No,I don't want an Boyer ignition.Where's the fun in that?Also finalized a $ 400 on a early eigties xl 250 very complete and very clean and runs good'
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« Reply #926 on: May 10, 2015, 02:09:28 PM »

Put new points in my 69 650 triumph .Now it starts right away.Points for you unclassical guys are little spring loaded fellers that spark in time to send a spark to the spark plug.No,I don't want an Boyer ignition.Where's the fun in that?Also finalized a $ 400 on a early eigties xl 250 very complete and very clean and runs good'

If the points are sparking, replace your condenser. Smiley
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« Reply #927 on: May 10, 2015, 03:31:57 PM »

Put new points in my 69 650 triumph .Now it starts right away.Points for you unclassical guys are little spring loaded fellers that spark in time to send a spark to the spark plug.No,I don't want an Boyer ignition.Where's the fun in that?Also finalized a $ 400 on a early eigties xl 250 very complete and very clean and runs good'

If the points are sparking, replace your condenser. Smiley

Sheesh Shawn, I saw that you had posted in the "what did you do your motorcycle today"? thread and I thought you were going to say "I added oil to my bike today" Lol...sorry buddy couldn't resist...all in good fun my friend. Grin
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« Reply #928 on: May 10, 2015, 03:53:15 PM »

Actually, I did add oil to my bike today.  Tongue

I'm more hardcore than any Harley rider. My bike doesn't drip oil, it burns it!

Who knew 'guzzi made a two-stroke?
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« Reply #929 on: May 10, 2015, 04:09:32 PM »

Hey Shawn, Stan and I can save our drippings and you can add them to your bike and that way we can all go green.
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