Pop's Bike

[Easter]

Looking great. Anxious to see it complete.

[robin1731]

snip..........They came with 12 disc`s and I installed all twelve. If anyone has used this brand on a GL1100 or 1000 and can advise on noise levels compared to legal limits with this many discs, I would appreciate some insight.

Millwright

Thats the nice thing about the Super Trapps. If it is too loud with 12 discs you can start taking them out until it sounds better. To both you and your neighbors.

[Millwright]

Easter, I am looking forward to it being complete as well. Spring is just around the corner and I have still several things to complete. Robin, the adjustability of the super trapp design is exactly why I chose them. I have just finished installing new plugs, wires and caps. The fit of the new wires into the coils seemed less than positive. Tried both screwing them on and just forcing them into the coil and doing up the nut.The fit on the new caps was great, very solid. I removed the heavy rubber well boots, and installed the LD05FP caps instaed of the original. I like the fit better. Here are a couple pic's.

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[Millwright]

Today I finished up the connections of the fuel filter and electric fuel pump. I installed new fuel lines to connect up, a new fuel filter with, a new electric fuel pump. The original fuel filter hose was 1/4" and the fuel pump inlet was 5/16" so I inserted a connector designed to accept both sizes. The new pump needed a mount so I utilized the lifting lug and made up a bracket that would hold the fuel pump clamp.The dicharge side of the pump was teed and a fuel line then connected both carbs. I have not removed the old pump yet, not sure if I have to. I like the idea of a back up, at least for a while.



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[Millwright]

Here is a couple more pic's.



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[Roady]

You do some fine work my friend.

[Millwright]

Thanks Roady I have completely enjoyed this winter project, and with it still -8C outside this morning I am now hoping for spring. It will not be long before this old bike will start up again.



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[Millwright]

Today I replaced the rad cap with the recomended replacement and noticed that the original was what looks like a 9lb rating and the replacement is 13lb. Has this created any problems for anyone?



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[robin1731]

Today I replaced the rad cap with the recomended replacement and noticed that the original was what looks like a 9lb rating and the replacement is 13lb. Has this created any problems for anyone?



Milwright

I've put at least 4 of those on. No problems from any of the bikes they were added to.

[Millwright]

This past week I have been working on some electrical stuff. All three new items, the fuel pump, and both air/fuel guages required separate 3 amp power supplies. I made up a plate that mounts to the cross frame right beside the existing fuse panel. On it I mounted a relay that would control the 4 circuit fuse holder. I tied the control wire for the relay into the existing wiring harness, and connected it to a white wire with a black stripe. I believe that this wire is downstream of the kill switch and should give me a easy and quick way to turn off the fuel pump if needed. The original fuse panel had a set of auxillary contacts that were used for powering the new fuse block. I had read about these posi tap connectors,used to tie into wires, and they work slick. I hope they work as well as they can be installed. The extra fuse holder will come in handy for holding a spare fuse.

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[CFD132]

Great looking project! I am looking forward to the finished product!

[Millwright]

The seat is finally coming together. One of my objectives was to be able to put both feet on the ground at a stop position. I also wanted to change the looks over to more of a bobber. Seat height is now a comfortable 28" I had bought a couple of seats on the internet only to get them home, on the bike ,to say thats not right. This is what I ended up with. In order to mount it I welded a small piece of plate onto the front tank base bracket to support the front, and made up a rear bracket that mounts to the cross frame and will accept a bolt from the new seat pan. I had the cushion from from one of the seats I already bought, so I traced the pattern onto a piece of 16 guage steel, cut it out and rolled the one end to match the curve in the seat base. Now the new seat pan could be bolted down to the bike and provide a place to fasten the cushion.


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[wingrider]

Looks like you are getting close! Have you fired it up yet? Seat looks great! It is always nice to be able to touch the ground, much less flat footed.

[Millwright]

Wingrider The bike is down in my basement for the winter to work on it, so there is no oil or gas in it. It is close, but I have to wait until I can move it outside. Still snow on the ground here.



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[wingrider]

snip... Still snow on the ground here.

Millwright

You to? The first day of spring, and we still have about 20" of snow in the back yard.

I had forgot that you were in the basement...suppose someone might have an issue with it starting down there.