Mickeys wing part1
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- Mickey
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Mickeys wing part1
Some pics I took today. Can anyone guess what's under the tarp?
Ooh! It's a "Winged" cycle!
A closer look at the engine.
A view from the top.
I can see I'll be needing a case of penetrating oil.
It's reasonably dry underneath.
This weekend I will start spraying down the rusty bolts, maybe start stripping the covers and saddle bags. At least there are no furry friends living in the airbox.
Bye for now Mick
Ooh! It's a "Winged" cycle!
A closer look at the engine.
A view from the top.
I can see I'll be needing a case of penetrating oil.
It's reasonably dry underneath.
This weekend I will start spraying down the rusty bolts, maybe start stripping the covers and saddle bags. At least there are no furry friends living in the airbox.
Bye for now Mick
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If i didn`t know any better , i think most Honda GL`s were built this way (rusty & crusty) & it take a caring person to fix & repair them into something the owner would be proud of. Good luck on the project ,what year 78??-79??
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I see you are from the "Great White North". You might consider keeping the fairing and creating a setup where in an afternoon you can put it on or take it off. It will definitely extend your riding season. Good luck on your project, hope you have a warm and dry place to work on it this winter because if you are like me you'll still be working on it then.
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Here are some innovative wiring techniques, the cooling fan works when you flick the switch. All I have to say is "I didn't do it"
Amazing that a little fresh gas and a charged battery can make so much smoke, seems to be firing on all four, sort of idles too.
The smoke is coming from the right bank, I haven't been able to hook up the compression tester need to make an adapter, I'm hoping it's nothing major, we'll see when the heads are pulled.
Having finally gotten around to spending time evaluating the total condition, I don't think any riding will happen this summer, would rather spend time now doing things right than rushing a possible unsafe condition.
Amazing that a little fresh gas and a charged battery can make so much smoke, seems to be firing on all four, sort of idles too.
The smoke is coming from the right bank, I haven't been able to hook up the compression tester need to make an adapter, I'm hoping it's nothing major, we'll see when the heads are pulled.
Having finally gotten around to spending time evaluating the total condition, I don't think any riding will happen this summer, would rather spend time now doing things right than rushing a possible unsafe condition.
"Don't Panic"
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I "that Guy" has been working overtime here on the East Coast!!Cookie wrote:There must be some guy who runs all over the country wiring wings just like that.
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At least he kept it one color (guess he`s getting better at it).Cookie wrote:There must be some guy who runs all over the country wiring wings just like that.
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