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Forum: Some Assembly Required Yesterday, 04:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 129
Posted By sailah
low beam is left, high beam is right, if you were...

low beam is left, high beam is right, if you were sitting on the bike
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-14-2013, 04:26 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
Hmmmm I do have a local riding buddy that owns a...

Hmmmm I do have a local riding buddy that owns a sticker company.....
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-13-2013, 01:19 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
On a lighter note...I built the seat for the...

On a lighter note...I built the seat for the Ninja and it came out great. I'm heading out on a long trip tomorrow up to Maine and was getting the ole FZ1 ready. She's been ridden hard and put away...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-12-2013, 07:32 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
Thanks I just like it in the welding shop because...

Thanks I just like it in the welding shop because no one bothers me and it's halfway between all the fun tools:lol3
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-12-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
Nothing other than every single thing about it...

Nothing other than every single thing about it bugs me fabrication wise. I kept trying to build it out of scrap bin components then toss on a $2000 sumo setup.:lol3

Building cheaply like that has...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-12-2013, 04:56 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
Will do Lukas. I suspect you are seeing a...

Will do Lukas.

I suspect you are seeing a combo of a few things. I set the rake at the angle of a super enduro, the forks are all the way down in the clamps and there is some stiction in there. ...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-12-2013, 04:54 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
Well, the CBR is a pile of crap, that bike was...

Well, the CBR is a pile of crap, that bike was doomed from the start. Probably scrap it and salvage the parts from it.

The trail 90 I haven't ridden in 5 years. Probably going to be a gift to me...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-11-2013, 07:26 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,630
Posted By sailah
Just start with the fatties first, the skinny...

Just start with the fatties first, the skinny ones give you all the trouble...:deal

I was talking about tubes btw sickos
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-11-2013, 06:19 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,046
Posted By sailah
Jeez you couldn't even spring for the BST...

Jeez you couldn't even spring for the BST carbons? Cheap bastard...:D
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-11-2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
yeah yeah. Want to meet up in NH this weekend?...

yeah yeah. Want to meet up in NH this weekend? I'll buy lunch...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-11-2013, 03:10 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
Finished the wiring and got the bike as close to...

Finished the wiring and got the bike as close to finished as I can.

I redid the seat, ditching that epoxied crapjob I did in favor of some aluminum that I shaped with a teardrop and a sandbag. ...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-10-2013, 02:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,046
Posted By sailah
Diggit:evil

Diggit:evil
Forum: Thumpers 06-10-2013, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 781
Posted By sailah
This would be a valuable exercise in learning...

This would be a valuable exercise in learning your bikes wiring system and shouldn't take long. There may be things wrong that are worth fixing correctly. With all due deference to the above...
Forum: Thumpers 06-10-2013, 11:43 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 781
Posted By sailah
You own a voltmeter? Start checking voltage,...

You own a voltmeter? Start checking voltage, starting at battery, through main fuse to fuse block. Report back your findings

Do you have a wiring diagram?
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-10-2013, 11:37 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,180
Posted By sailah
Add up two tires, chain, sprockets, fork rebuild...

Add up two tires, chain, sprockets, fork rebuild kit, new cdi, plugs, wires, coils, four carb rebuilds...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-10-2013, 09:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,046
Posted By sailah
Details man we need details:huh That's a...

Details man we need details:huh

That's a helluva tease. And I'm envious of your welding turntable:D
Forum: The Garage 06-10-2013, 08:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,253
Posted By sailah
crotch fruit:lol3

crotch fruit:lol3
Forum: The Garage 06-10-2013, 07:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,253
Posted By sailah
I have that same expanded metal on my trailer...

I have that same expanded metal on my trailer grating for the fold down ramp. Welded every other diamond. In five minutes with a mini sledge I had removed it, quite easily I might add. And that...
Forum: The Garage 06-10-2013, 07:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 334
Posted By sailah
Nope, it's probably a 1.5-2 amp charger and...

Nope, it's probably a 1.5-2 amp charger and should bring the battery back assuming it's not totally dead. Won't hurt the charger, just use a volt meter before you hook it up and check it every 6-12...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-10-2013, 06:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,180
Posted By sailah
I used, and paid for, a cycle vin check through...

I used, and paid for, a cycle vin check through some online service and it said the same thing, salvage. Same thing my buddy told me. Not sure what else I was supposed to do. I will admit my radar...
Forum: The Garage 06-10-2013, 06:06 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,253
Posted By sailah
Where is your Bridgeport mill and 80" bed lathe...

Where is your Bridgeport mill and 80" bed lathe going to go?:D

Not to burst your holding cell bubble, but I could probably get into that cabinet using tools in your shop in about 30 seconds just...
Forum: The Garage 06-10-2013, 05:58 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,166
Posted By sailah
The only issue with that on most wiring was...

The only issue with that on most wiring was getting shrink tube to fit over the connectors. I did do that on smaller connectors like the neutral switch and you're right it does leave a very nice...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-10-2013, 05:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,180
Posted By sailah
There are states where the title issue is no big...

There are states where the title issue is no big deal. In Maine, I can register that bike and get a new title issued to me assuming it wasn't stolen just as easy as walking in and paying the fees. ...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-08-2013, 10:30 AM
Replies: 8,486
Views: 803,524
Posted By sailah
Thanks, I did search I swear, numerous ways and I...

Thanks, I did search I swear, numerous ways and I also looked on the wiki.

I did pick up the part about sending the route as a direct route and then having the Montana recalculate it in motorcycle...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-08-2013, 08:28 AM
Replies: 8,486
Views: 803,524
Posted By sailah
I hate to ask a really dumb question here...:D ...

I hate to ask a really dumb question here...:D And I have searched, read the routing thread twice, watched youtube videos and spent hours looking so this is my final resort...

I have a Montana...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-07-2013, 08:14 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,180
Posted By sailah
I would probably suggest 2 cylinder bikes to...

I would probably suggest 2 cylinder bikes to start with. Goldwings are cool bikes in their own way, but aren't really ideal for horsing around on a weekend. Or picking up chicks. That's why you...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-07-2013, 06:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,180
Posted By sailah
That's exactly why I always start with a titled...

That's exactly why I always start with a titled frame or at least a VIN number. I register all my bikes in Maine and they have a very loose policy about bikes with no titles assuming they are...
Forum: The Garage 06-06-2013, 07:39 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,166
Posted By sailah
Figured I would post this from my build thread as...

Figured I would post this from my build thread as it's exactly what I'm going through. I don't pretend to know anything and I haven't been wiring for 30 years, just constantly pushing myself to...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-06-2013, 07:28 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
Got some wiring done today. I was having a tough...

Got some wiring done today. I was having a tough time with fitting the harness in between the shock and the frame so I took the ENTIRE harness apart down to the wires. It had the standard factory...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-06-2013, 03:19 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,180
Posted By sailah
My advice, unsolicited of course...I would start...

My advice, unsolicited of course...I would start with something easier for your first build. It's very easy to get in over your head and you can overcome that with either time or money, both of...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-05-2013, 08:26 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
:freaky:clap:freaky First time hearing it. ...

:freaky:clap:freaky

First time hearing it. Def not a wallflower with that shorty can on it. I'm getting a slight bog which I'm chocking up to a loose TPS and the air intake temp sensor not being...
Forum: The Garage 06-04-2013, 07:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 898
Posted By sailah
You def do not want to use desulphate mode on Li...

You def do not want to use desulphate mode on Li Ion batteries...

http://www.shoraipower.com/FAQ.html

I use the battery tender jr, works great. All my bikes have pig tails, makes it really...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-04-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 801
Posted By sailah
Nice job!! You could also lose: ...

Nice job!!

You could also lose:

Centerstand
1 exhaust
1 rotor

li Ion battery
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-04-2013, 07:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 2,180
Posted By sailah
Read this thread ...

Read this thread

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=619303
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-04-2013, 06:10 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 9,630
Posted By sailah
Eek Is it hard to embalm your wife in gold? Any...

Is it hard to embalm your wife in gold? Any issues?:D

Bike looks great
Forum: The Garage 06-04-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 855
Posted By sailah
I've gone to 90 before on tubes. I also never...

I've gone to 90 before on tubes. I also never use lube, just never had a problem I guess.

Bouncing tire helps as does the tire being warm.

Make double sure the tube isn't under the bead. Id...
Forum: The Garage 06-03-2013, 05:57 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,166
Posted By sailah
Anyone have a recommendation for a sealed...

Anyone have a recommendation for a sealed connector system? I have some wiha open barrel crimpers and want to start using sealed connectors. I think weatherpack is the dominant one out there but...
Forum: The Garage 06-02-2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 6,562
Posted By sailah
check industrial auctions...that's where I score...

check industrial auctions...that's where I score the killer deals. Be prepared for 3 phase though..
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-02-2013, 06:04 AM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
When and if it breaks we can revisit backyard...

When and if it breaks we can revisit backyard milling techniques but I'm fairly sure it's plenty strong in its current state. I used the file technique on the last one and it came out like crap. ...
Forum: Some Assembly Required 06-01-2013, 03:04 PM
Replies: 425
Views: 37,065
Posted By sailah
Yeah I know what you mean the first version was...

Yeah I know what you mean the first version was like this. Not sure how to cut the slot that deep. My 3/16" endmill was struggling. Maybe there is a slotting cutter? I'm totally new to the mill...
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