duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Thanks for the info
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
(Quote)........
On the bike related front I did score some more cast off parts.
Ok...junk. but there are a few promising pieces.
After reading of others sucess with sporster mufflers,I may give these a try.
If I dont like them I can go back to straight pipes.
Heres a pic of the latest junk. Until next time
Ride fast
Ride safe[/quote]
A little while back I posted that I scored some parts form a friend.
There's nothing spectacular about that. But in conversation my friend told me where he got the parts . With the exception of the back rest he got the parts, while on vacation, from Cresent Moon.
I thought that was a strange twist. Through pure happenstance I own these parts from a former NGW sponser and member
Funny how things go around sometimes
On the bike related front I did score some more cast off parts.
Ok...junk. but there are a few promising pieces.
After reading of others sucess with sporster mufflers,I may give these a try.
If I dont like them I can go back to straight pipes.
Heres a pic of the latest junk. Until next time
Ride fast
Ride safe[/quote]
A little while back I posted that I scored some parts form a friend.
There's nothing spectacular about that. But in conversation my friend told me where he got the parts . With the exception of the back rest he got the parts, while on vacation, from Cresent Moon.
I thought that was a strange twist. Through pure happenstance I own these parts from a former NGW sponser and member
Funny how things go around sometimes
God bless those who protect our freedom, at every level
Knees in the breeze makes miles of smiles
"Strive for progress, not perfection"-a wise man
1984 1200 standard
click pic to see my gallery
vote in my poll
Knees in the breeze makes miles of smiles
"Strive for progress, not perfection"-a wise man
1984 1200 standard
click pic to see my gallery
vote in my poll
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Hello all.
Just another boring post about no progress on a boring build.
I dont know if I will ever reach a turning point towards real progress.
Since my last posts when I was purchasing needed components,
Things changed again.
The transmission in my truck lost its ability to function.
And the car cracked a head.
So the wrenching efforts and cash outlays will be directed there for awhile.
But I fully intend to sneak the bike into the mix.
Please dont take all this as whining. Stuff happens.
And I love reading about y'all's efforts.
Reminds me how much fun wrenching and riding can be.
Until next time
Stay warm and ride often
Duke182
Just another boring post about no progress on a boring build.
I dont know if I will ever reach a turning point towards real progress.
Since my last posts when I was purchasing needed components,
Things changed again.
The transmission in my truck lost its ability to function.
And the car cracked a head.
So the wrenching efforts and cash outlays will be directed there for awhile.
But I fully intend to sneak the bike into the mix.
Please dont take all this as whining. Stuff happens.
And I love reading about y'all's efforts.
Reminds me how much fun wrenching and riding can be.
Until next time
Stay warm and ride often
Duke182
God bless those who protect our freedom, at every level
Knees in the breeze makes miles of smiles
"Strive for progress, not perfection"-a wise man
1984 1200 standard
click pic to see my gallery
vote in my poll
Knees in the breeze makes miles of smiles
"Strive for progress, not perfection"-a wise man
1984 1200 standard
click pic to see my gallery
vote in my poll
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Many, if not all, of us have been there, or are there. Hoping things turn around for you. You still have the best thread title.
Whatever I suggest here should be given ample time for a moderator to delicately correct. I apologize in advance.
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77 WING, 1200 engine with 77 heads, cams, gl1100 foot pegs, Magna V65 front end, 764A carbs, [-gone Suzuki M109 monoshock--, replaced with gl1100 shocks] gl 1200 swing arm, gl1500 final drive, wheel and rear brakes Valkyrie seat, Meanstreak tank, Sportster pipes, Power Arc ignition off crank.
77 Wing. black
83 Wing, in pieces
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Truth, the wife an are are right now trying to figure out how we will work into tomorrow's activities, how to drop her car off for some more maintanance, trying to keep three cars
running is a challenge for sure.
running is a challenge for sure.
Dave
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1975 GL 1000
1980 XS650
1981 ct110
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2000 moby blaze 40cc
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
I'm glad you like the title.ericheath wrote:Many, if not all, of us have been there, or are there. Hoping things turn around for you. You still have the best thread title.
I been thinking (I know all the jokes, so hold your tongues) and I think I have a plan to make some progress. I intend to devote a little time everyday to the project. Wether its five min or several hours, I think it will make a difference.
Hopefully it will keep my enthusiasm up, if nothing else.
I truely understand. I hope the day goes well for you.Gowing wrote:Truth, the wife an are are right now trying to figure out how we will work into tomorrow's activities, how to drop her car off for some more maintanance, trying to keep three cars
running is a challenge for sure.
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"Strive for progress, not perfection"-a wise man
1984 1200 standard
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
oh my do I belong to this club or circumstance ... but my undefeatable attitude is extremely dumb and hard to deal with LOL... with lifes logic
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Hang in there Duke. Never enough money or time, but as long as you're healthy you got a chance.
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Thanks for the encouragement. Thats one of the reasons I like this sight. The folks here are helpful in many ways.
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Randall Washington posted a photo of a bike the he called Richard Petty Blue, also Ferrari Blue. I think it is a good idea to paint a custom bike a custom color.
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1985 GL1200i work in progress.
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
LeftyLefty wrote:Randall Washington posted a photo of a bike the he called Richard Petty Blue, also Ferrari Blue. I think it is a good idea to paint a custom bike a custom color.
I agree with you.
But I have seen some mild customs that looked good with stock or near stock colors.
With the exception of gloss black, all the color combos
In my color poll are custom to these bikes.
Speaking of which, thanks for voting. Its a tight race right now. Im looking forward to seeing which color y'all ultimately pick for me.
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Today I am in texarkana and had a few extra minutes, so I stopped by the local honda shop.
I priced new calipers and parts to rebuild the original ones.
Also master cylinder kits and new clutch discs.
Talk about sticker shock.
See for your self.
The qoute is below. Now I see why "stealership" is such a used term.
I priced new calipers and parts to rebuild the original ones.
Also master cylinder kits and new clutch discs.
Talk about sticker shock.
See for your self.
The qoute is below. Now I see why "stealership" is such a used term.
God bless those who protect our freedom, at every level
Knees in the breeze makes miles of smiles
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1984 1200 standard
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
For that kinda money I would be looking at buying a used bike, or bikes, that still have good brakes. Over $900 for one front caliper, wow.
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Thay was two left front calipers.
It was a young not very good counterman. I didnt notice it was two lefts until later.
Still way past my budget for parts.
It was a young not very good counterman. I didnt notice it was two lefts until later.
Still way past my budget for parts.
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1984 1200 standard
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Re: duke182's -"worlds slowest build thread"
Today has been a good day.
Spring has sprung
I found my haynes manual that was hiding from me and a new to me tire arrived in the mail.
Thanks to mike-c.
It is a nos tire. The date code is a little old but im not worried at all. No signs of weathering or wear at all.
How it arrived and a look into the future
Spring has sprung
I found my haynes manual that was hiding from me and a new to me tire arrived in the mail.
Thanks to mike-c.
It is a nos tire. The date code is a little old but im not worried at all. No signs of weathering or wear at all.
How it arrived and a look into the future
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God bless those who protect our freedom, at every level
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"Strive for progress, not perfection"-a wise man
1984 1200 standard
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vote in my poll
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"Strive for progress, not perfection"-a wise man
1984 1200 standard
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