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Forum: The Garage 02-20-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By Quickv4
For the calipers, i think any early UJM caliper...

For the calipers, i think any early UJM caliper would do. I know I would rather have more braking than less. I know on my Honda V4's (Sabre, Magna) have some pretty nice compact two pots on both...
Forum: The Garage 02-19-2013, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 342
Posted By Quickv4
Question Spring-loaded Float needles, why?

Some bikes have them, some dont. What is the purpose of the little spring loaded tangs, pins, and balls on the end of some float needle valves? Why do some carbs feature them, and some don't? What do...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-16-2013, 09:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 745
Posted By Quickv4
Wow, almost like a steampunk Tweel. Pretty...

Wow, almost like a steampunk Tweel. Pretty cool!:clap
Forum: Old's Cool 01-16-2013, 09:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Quickv4
After getting that all done, it was time to buff...

After getting that all done, it was time to buff the aluminum on the engine.


Clutch cover after a quick 3 stage buff...

...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-16-2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Quickv4
The following weeks brought us the cold North...

The following weeks brought us the cold North Dakota winter, and one warm night I brought the bike into my workplaces heated shop for wintertime tinkering to get her all fettled up for the spring.
...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-16-2013, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Quickv4
After getting the bike in running condition, afew...

After getting the bike in running condition, afew weeks later I get a call.

It was Willy. So I go over to his house and this is what he hands me...


...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-15-2013, 08:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Quickv4
After about a week of swapping each of the four...

After about a week of swapping each of the four boots into the mixture, I easily slid them into position behind the carbs and I cranked the bike right over. Boom she fires and settles into a nice...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-15-2013, 08:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Quickv4
I took off the carbs during the next week and...

I took off the carbs during the next week and carefully disassembled them and thoroughly cleaned them, they were really not that bad, like I said, I think someone had been in them at one time. I took...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-15-2013, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Quickv4
The next day I get a call back while at work. It...

The next day I get a call back while at work. It was Willy. I told him the circumstances of my find and he was intrigued, into which I asked him if he wanted to sell it. He said the good ol line,...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-15-2013, 07:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Quickv4
As I looked even closer, I seemed to gather that...

As I looked even closer, I seemed to gather that this bike had been actually ridden not to far into the past. The Cheng Shin Himaxes were molded in 2007 and 2008, and were worn down to the point of...
Forum: Old's Cool 01-15-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Quickv4
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/jerrylovest...

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/jerrylovestrains/aef6b13debe24a4ff4ac5433f488a391.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/jerrylovestrains/bfb53f08f415afdd82e2a286d59865ed.jpg
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Forum: Old's Cool 01-15-2013, 07:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,583
Posted By Quickv4
KZ1100- another orphaned UJM resurrected

It all started one morning this fall. I decided to take a walk to the grocery store instead of driving. As I did when I do take a good walk, I went down all the back alley ways, behind houses, and...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-07-2012, 06:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By Quickv4
If it is fuel related, why are all four plus...

If it is fuel related, why are all four plus indicating rich?

When I rebuilt the carbs, I did not replace the orings for the pilot jet plugs. Ive read that these plugs force the piolt jet to...
Forum: Old's Cool 12-05-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 516
Posted By Quickv4
KZ1100 missfires and dies at idle when warm

I just got a 1982 kz1100a as a project. Got it running. Thoroughly cleaned and set the carbs, made sure the airbox boots seated properly and had no vaccume leaks.

The bike runs good when cold,...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 09-28-2012, 08:30 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 5,213
Posted By Quickv4
Ural/dneper Sidecar combo with a supercharged...

Ural/dneper Sidecar combo with a supercharged Goldwing motor

Dual engined bike
Forum: Some Assembly Required 09-22-2012, 11:50 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 26,147
Posted By Quickv4
For the pipes? Have you thought of the...

For the pipes? Have you thought of the stuff-them-with-sand-and-cap-the-ends trick. Ive seen others do this with great success!

Great build, I LOL'ed at the term Makeover. This is a complte...
Forum: Old's Cool 09-21-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 11,947
Posted By Quickv4
MADD fab work man! Keep it coming. Looks like the...

MADD fab work man! Keep it coming. Looks like the ol girl is developing some nice curves!:D 2nd on the exhaust!!!! Nice!
Forum: Thumpers 09-08-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By Quickv4
Anyone??? Bueller......bueller?

Anyone??? Bueller......bueller?
Forum: Thumpers 09-07-2012, 07:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 692
Posted By Quickv4
1989 Suzuki RMX 250 - good deal?

Hey all

I have a offer from a friend, he wants to sell me his RMX 250 enduro. Clean title. Starts and Runs GREAT like a good two stroke should. I took it for a good beat run, no weird noises,...
Forum: Old's Cool 07-16-2012, 05:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 603
Posted By Quickv4
Yep, I would use either Yamabond or Hondabond,...

Yep, I would use either Yamabond or Hondabond, probably the same stuff the factory used. Otherwise Permatex Motoseal is a good option which I use frequently as a case-gasket dressing.
Forum: Old's Cool 07-02-2012, 08:57 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,672
Posted By Quickv4
Ask around at the local shops to see if anyone...

Ask around at the local shops to see if anyone around your area makes custom cables. Around here I have my guy joe that has all the motion pro and some Flanders tools and supplies to make nearly any...
Forum: The Garage 05-29-2012, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
Posted By Quickv4
Boiled my derailer... BEFORE: ...

Boiled my derailer...


BEFORE:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/jerrylovestrains/37271cd0.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v225/jerrylovestrains/55703b76.jpg

During: right before...
Forum: The Garage 05-29-2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
Posted By Quickv4
Haha, I had to look that one up... I did use a...

Haha, I had to look that one up... I did use a disused pot of ours. It sure nice being in a pad full of bachelors! Being able to work on bicycles in the living room, and degrease things in the...
Forum: The Garage 05-29-2012, 01:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
Posted By Quickv4
Yes, I have quite a bit of experience (cold) with...

Yes, I have quite a bit of experience (cold) with pinesol for cleaning. I was actually inspired by Hondo's pinesol degreaser thread. I thought I would try PP so I could see of that works just as good...
Forum: The Garage 05-29-2012, 11:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,870
Posted By Quickv4
Thumb Boiling Purple Power degreasing- SUCCESS

Hey inmates

Being stuck in an apartment in ND has given me the opportunity to see how much you can do with little when it come to working on things. I am currently motorcyle less, but I picked up...
Forum: The Garage 04-11-2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,096
Posted By Quickv4
Tube size will be a a either a range of optimum...

Tube size will be a a either a range of optimum width; such as 150-160 by 17". This is a tube for a 150 to 170 in width tire, but for 17in rims ONLY.
Or it could be EXACT width. so a 100/90/19...
Forum: Old's Cool 04-03-2012, 06:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,249
Posted By Quickv4
Join this forum.... http://www.sohc4.net/

Join this forum....

http://www.sohc4.net/
Forum: Old's Cool 03-17-2012, 05:10 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,369
Posted By Quickv4
Yeah, Brian can really kick it over fast! of...

Yeah, Brian can really kick it over fast! of course he has had lots of practice from the bike not starting, and his right leg muscle is probably built up for it!:evil:D
Forum: Old's Cool 03-15-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,369
Posted By Quickv4
Brain called me! IT'S ALIIIIIVEEE!!!!!...

Brain called me!



IT'S ALIIIIIVEEE!!!!!

This morning he recalled that the spark advancer could be dissembled, and realized he reassembled it wrong when he first reassembled the engine. So...
Forum: Old's Cool 03-14-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,369
Posted By Quickv4
We swapped the point leads... NOTHING. colors on...

We swapped the point leads... NOTHING. colors on wire matched. swapped them back, then same popping.

it is getting fuel


bleh
Forum: Old's Cool 03-14-2012, 12:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,369
Posted By Quickv4
Two sets of points, two coils My friend...

Two sets of points, two coils

My friend Brian ( who is pictured in the video) said he will swap the leads to the points tonight.
Forum: Old's Cool 03-14-2012, 10:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,369
Posted By Quickv4
We'll try swapping the points leads around. I...

We'll try swapping the points leads around. I definitely think this is ignition related also! How easy is it to swap those two?
Forum: Old's Cool 03-14-2012, 05:15 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,369
Posted By Quickv4
CB350: pulling our hair out!

I have been helping my firend Brian to get his rebuilt CB350 going. He is a computer guy, and this is his first motorcycle project. We have been pulling our hair out trying to get it to start after...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 03-08-2012, 05:00 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,378
Posted By Quickv4
My friend Tom and I plan to go. Still undecided...

My friend Tom and I plan to go. Still undecided whether to take my trusty Sabre or the HD street tracker.
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 02-26-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 3,310
Views: 143,363
Posted By Quickv4
Wow, what a great time! Thanks to Brett for...

Wow, what a great time! Thanks to Brett for letting me ride his bikes! Wheelies R Fun. Met some new people, got to ride on the street for a bit. A good day!
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 02-25-2012, 04:23 PM
Replies: 3,310
Views: 143,363
Posted By Quickv4
Went out to pete's today and asked the guys who...

Went out to pete's today and asked the guys who were out there how this ice was. They said it was good. Allegedly lobster was out there checking the thickness. Hopefully it isnt a big slushball for...
Forum: Central – From Da Nort Woods to the Plane States 02-25-2012, 05:06 AM
Replies: 3,310
Views: 143,363
Posted By Quickv4
Two-Three inches yesterday in the city, some has...

Two-Three inches yesterday in the city, some has melted off already, about two on the ground now. Got 1/4 in dusting overnight. High of 30 today, high of 45 Sunday.
Forum: Old's Cool 02-16-2012, 06:43 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,983
Posted By Quickv4
Eek Harley K models- No Head Gaskets?? Why?

Talking with some greybeard guys on youtube, looking at older proto-sportsters the K KH KHK,etc. One fellow mentioned that these models DID NOT have head gaskets! I had to do a :huh and researched,...
Forum: Old's Cool 02-15-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,207
Posted By Quickv4
The only thing off road about a CL are the...

The only thing off road about a CL are the pipes.:deal

Of course it came from the tail end of the era when every bike was a general purpose, and could be outfitted to do whatever type of riding...
Forum: The Garage 02-11-2012, 05:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 646
Posted By Quickv4
I would just take a can of carb cleaner and spray...

I would just take a can of carb cleaner and spray the crap out of it, then hit it with some good compressed air. Repeat..
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