Pop's Bike

[sgwilly]

The true measure of this build will the exit process from the basement. We will need video to assess you technique.

[Millwright]

Well some parts came in this week allowing me to get at the rear lighting. I did not want to put the original rear light assembly back on, it just looks to big now for a bobber. Those black arms extending back had to be covered, so I made up a piece of alluminum stock for both sides to not only cover up those arms but to also allow me to hide the wiring for the new bullet style rear lights. Aluminum polishes up like chrome. I picked up a set of led lights, off of ebay and pulled the led cluster out and replaced it with one from dynamic clusters. Also installed a load resistor to help the flasher. These rear lights now are not only signal lights, but are running and brake lights as well.I am hoping to get away without the third light at the back. I got them installed only to find out that my flasher needs replacing, so one is on order.



Millwright

[evilratwing]

Why did you go with the load resistors?

I'm just wondering.

I solved my flasher issues with a solid state flasher from TMI LED and it flashes at a constant rate no matter what voltage it receives or what load is applied. It was pretty cheap, too.

[Roady]

That's some beautiful metalwork on those panels.

[Millwright]

evilratwing I installed the load resistors because I thought I had to. Now that the flasher relay was shot and I looked into a replacement I realize that the newer electronic relays would have worked. I picked up a new relay from Canadian Tire and installed it to finish up the rear lights, now they are working just fine. I quess I could go back and remove that load resistor.
Roady, thanks for the compliment, those shiny pieces really work well in directing your eye away from the frame and give it a more finished look. I also just recieved the tool bag I ordered for the back to finish it all off. It looks great and has the club crest engraved into it. When I get it installed I will post some more pics.


Millright

[Millwright]

Everything is getting close to being finished as far in the basement is concerned. I installed the battery and finished the lighting. Had a problem here as the wire I used to power the accesory coil had no power. So for the interm I used power from the accesory panel to start the coil.( Plan B is on its way) I went through the startup procedure for the Air/ Fuel guages, mounted the seat cushion( with velcro), installed the new tool bag, replaced the jets in the webers to get as close as I could to Randalls recomendations. Now it is time to start building the exit ramp from the basement. Here are a few pics from the recent work.



Millwright

[transitman]

Oh, yes. we all want to see a video of you riding it out.

[ericheath]

Agree with above. Pull the plugs, hit the kill switch, push the starter and it'll ride right out.

[Millwright]

I do not know about a video, lots of pictures maybe. And no way I am going to ride it out. The starter idea is a good one, however I already bought a 12 volt winch that should be a nice slow steady exit from the basement. The ramp is built, just waiting for the weekend. 3 days of rain forecasted here.


Millwright

[evilratwing]

evilratwing I installed the load resistors because I thought I had to.

I almost did the same thing. I just kept telling myself there had to be a better way (mostly because I get lazy) and lo & behold I found the SS flasher.

Now that the flasher relay was shot and I looked into a replacement I realize that the newer electronic relays would have worked. I picked up a new relay from Canadian Tire and installed it to finish up the rear lights, now they are working just fine. I quess I could go back and remove that load resistor.

Glad it all worked out for you! If you're into uncomplicating things and feel up to it, it won't hurt to remove the resistors.

[Millwright]

Well today was a good day. Pop's bike made it out of the basement without a scratch. I made my first video, and then I had to dig out from the ice storm we had 2 days ago. It took down trees and left us without power for aprox. 30 hrs. With all that work,I just could not help myself, so I filled her up with gas and oil, cranked her no more than a couple revolutions and wow. Those webers sound incredible. Thanks Randall. Here are a couple of pics of the exit setup from the basement. I made a video of the actual exit, but being my first experience with videos it could take a while to get it posted. Hopefully, I will get a chance to balance up the carbs tomorrow. I just could not wipe that grin off my face all day. It is going to be a great summer if it ever gets here.


Millwright

[wingrider]

I look forward to hearing how it sounds....can't wait to get mine to the point of first fire.

[northwood]

This is amazing, I approve.

[sunnbobb]

Listen to those Webers!!

[Roady]

Congrats!

It's been a long Winter, you deserve the win!