Dickin Around in Doug's Garage - Page 127

arcticIndian · 04-26-2012, 12:28 AM

I prefer using the spiral type piston pin clips, they will not come loose.
Not sure if they are available for the scout piston pins (a bit smaller dia than the chiefs?) though.
One of the standard type circlips came loose some years ago, and made a mess of the forged stroker piston in my chief engine.. $$$$

AZ-Twin · 04-27-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by rtwdoug

I love the warning on that screwdriver. I'm afraid that would not fly in my shop.

BeachGuy · 04-28-2012, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by AZ-Twin

I love the warning on that screwdriver. I'm afraid that would not fly in my shop.

With or without wings it'll fly in my shop. And I would add a few choice words to make sure it stayed airborne.

arcticIndian · 05-08-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Packer

Ahh yes, but maybe it will be the only chain drive Dnepr in the world as well as the only Harley powered one. I know that Doug seems to like doing things the hard way but marrying a Harley engine to a Dnepr gearbox and transmission might be a step too far unless he's got a driven sidecar wheel off the Dnepr FD. That would warrant the extra work to use the Russian tranny.

I just noticed this ad for a Harley/M72 hybrid not far from where I live..(in Norway/europe):
http://www.finn.no/finn/mc/used/obje...nkode=34776722

RonInFla · 05-08-2012, 01:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arcticIndian

I just noticed this ad for a Harley/M72 hybrid not far from where I live..(in Norway/europe):
http://www.finn.no/finn/mc/used/obje...nkode=34776722

That ad says 1,000 kr at the top . That's only $175 and that can't be right . .. ??

arcticIndian · 05-09-2012, 12:14 AM

He says in the ad text that 1000Nkr was just added as a start point..since he has spent so much time on the project that it was up to the buyer to come up with an offer.
Looks like the ad is gone now..

haystack · 05-09-2012, 07:06 AM

At least your knees won't get cold!

vernon dent · 05-10-2012, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by OHjim

You gotta KLR?

thats fucking hilarious.

rtwdoug · 05-13-2012, 08:26 PM

another 101 update......

I picked up the last few bits I needed at the Oley PA AMCA meet.

Includied, was a new rear sprocket.
So I went to swap them out, and I realized that the sprocket that is on the bike was not the correct splined one, and had been WELDED onto the hub! SHIT!
But I checked it for slop with the new chain, and it isnt worn that bad, so screw it, I left it on.

heat treating a new axle nut

got the motor/trans installed

and the dash I got at Oley

rtwdoug · 05-13-2012, 08:39 PM

I hooked up the oil & gas lines, & it started!
ok, it took a few kicks, because the carb was out of whack with the fresh motor.
I let it heat up & cool down a few times & retorqued everything.
I let it sit for a few days as I was out of town, & when I got back, there was gas under it. the petcock was closed, it was the tank that was leaking

these tanks were soldered together, 84 years ago. I've has problems with it leaking in the past, & had fixed it with JB weld, which always did a pretty good job. But, I guess it went bad or separated.

a repop tank is a grand, if you can find one. So, screw it, I'll line it with caswell & hope for the best

one place you dont want to find a wet spot.....

so I did it carefully, as I dont want to mess up the paint

sloshed it around for a bit to cover everything, and drained out the excess

then tonite while that dried, I made a wiring harness. I'll have to let the sealer cure for a bit, but hope to ride it soon

rtwdoug · 05-13-2012, 08:49 PM

I needed another project like a fish needs a fucking bicycle.

But, I have been hunting for a Sunbeam S7 for years. All the ones I found were either overpriced, or sold before I could get em. Or people that have them sitting, wont ride them, but wont sell them.
So I found this one last week. Looks to be almost all there. its a '53 model.

I rode one a few years ago & fell in love. they are really nice riding bikes.

maybe next winter I can build it.

oh, and a purple norton seems to attract the pussy

Chico · 05-14-2012, 06:52 AM

She's even flirting with the camera! The power of Purple!!!

Laconic · 05-14-2012, 12:19 PM

Can a Sunbeam make it to __________?

Looking forward to seeing you in a video riding the Indian.

The guy I told you about who had the potential donor for the "Dirtster" is having it "professionally restored".

His wife wouldn't let him sell it in the end.

rtwdoug · 05-14-2012, 12:27 PM

wow Bob, from what I remember of that bike, he will have 10k in a bike thats worth 3 when its fixed up!

you coming to the Denton AMCA meet this weekend?

Doug

Laconic · 05-14-2012, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rtwdoug

wow Bob, from what I remember of that bike, he will have 10k in a bike thats worth 3 when its fixed up!

you coming to the Denton AMCA meet this weekend?

Doug

The guy's a little dysfunctional.

AMCA - didn't even know about it. We'll be at the RDV this weekend, which is a little over 100 miles away. Maybe I'll try to sneak down on Friday and say "Hey".

You should stop by Laurel Springs since you'll be so close.

04-26-2012, 12:28 AM	#1891
arcticIndian indian rider Joined: Oct 2006 Location: near the arctic Oddometer: 239	I prefer using the spiral type piston pin clips, they will not come loose. Not sure if they are available for the scout piston pins (a bit smaller dia than the chiefs?) though. One of the standard type circlips came loose some years ago, and made a mess of the forged stroker piston in my chief engine.. $$$$ __________________ Ride reports: The "Chief bluesmoke" travels far north ..(71 degrees north): http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365536&highlight=bluesmoke The "Chief bluesmoke" do Iceland : http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263338&highlight=bluesmoke

05-09-2012, 12:14 AM	#1896
arcticIndian indian rider Joined: Oct 2006 Location: near the arctic Oddometer: 239	He says in the ad text that 1000Nkr was just added as a start point..since he has spent so much time on the project that it was up to the buyer to come up with an offer. Looks like the ad is gone now.. __________________ Ride reports: The "Chief bluesmoke" travels far north ..(71 degrees north): http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365536&highlight=bluesmoke The "Chief bluesmoke" do Iceland : http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=263338&highlight=bluesmoke

05-13-2012, 08:26 PM	#1899
rtwdoug ^OP prominent underachiever Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Alabamski Oblast, Redneckistan Oddometer: 3,042	another 101 update...... I picked up the last few bits I needed at the Oley PA AMCA meet. Includied, was a new rear sprocket. So I went to swap them out, and I realized that the sprocket that is on the bike was not the correct splined one, and had been WELDED onto the hub! SHIT! But I checked it for slop with the new chain, and it isnt worn that bad, so screw it, I left it on. heat treating a new axle nut got the motor/trans installed and the dash I got at Oley __________________ 2011 Magadan (I hope!) (03 Harley 1200 Dirtster) 2010 Europe & the Middle East (75 Harley Bobber) 2009 Around the World ('62 Harley Chopper) 2008 Europe (TDM & Guzzi Falcone) 2007 Europe (TDM850) 2006 Around the World ('48 Indian Chief) 2005 Europe & N Africa (KLR650) 2004 Europe (KLR650) www.motosapiens.org My bike hotel in Bulgaria. ADVriders get 1st beer free!

05-13-2012, 08:39 PM	#1900
rtwdoug ^OP prominent underachiever Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Alabamski Oblast, Redneckistan Oddometer: 3,042	I hooked up the oil & gas lines, & it started! ok, it took a few kicks, because the carb was out of whack with the fresh motor. I let it heat up & cool down a few times & retorqued everything. I let it sit for a few days as I was out of town, & when I got back, there was gas under it. the petcock was closed, it was the tank that was leaking these tanks were soldered together, 84 years ago. I've has problems with it leaking in the past, & had fixed it with JB weld, which always did a pretty good job. But, I guess it went bad or separated. a repop tank is a grand, if you can find one. So, screw it, I'll line it with caswell & hope for the best one place you dont want to find a wet spot..... so I did it carefully, as I dont want to mess up the paint sloshed it around for a bit to cover everything, and drained out the excess then tonite while that dried, I made a wiring harness. I'll have to let the sealer cure for a bit, but hope to ride it soon __________________ 2011 Magadan (I hope!) (03 Harley 1200 Dirtster) 2010 Europe & the Middle East (75 Harley Bobber) 2009 Around the World ('62 Harley Chopper) 2008 Europe (TDM & Guzzi Falcone) 2007 Europe (TDM850) 2006 Around the World ('48 Indian Chief) 2005 Europe & N Africa (KLR650) 2004 Europe (KLR650) www.motosapiens.org My bike hotel in Bulgaria. ADVriders get 1st beer free!

05-13-2012, 08:49 PM	#1901
rtwdoug ^OP prominent underachiever Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Alabamski Oblast, Redneckistan Oddometer: 3,042	I needed another project like a fish needs a fucking bicycle. But, I have been hunting for a Sunbeam S7 for years. All the ones I found were either overpriced, or sold before I could get em. Or people that have them sitting, wont ride them, but wont sell them. So I found this one last week. Looks to be almost all there. its a '53 model. I rode one a few years ago & fell in love. they are really nice riding bikes. maybe next winter I can build it. oh, and a purple norton seems to attract the pussy __________________ 2011 Magadan (I hope!) (03 Harley 1200 Dirtster) 2010 Europe & the Middle East (75 Harley Bobber) 2009 Around the World ('62 Harley Chopper) 2008 Europe (TDM & Guzzi Falcone) 2007 Europe (TDM850) 2006 Around the World ('48 Indian Chief) 2005 Europe & N Africa (KLR650) 2004 Europe (KLR650) www.motosapiens.org My bike hotel in Bulgaria. ADVriders get 1st beer free!

05-14-2012, 06:52 AM	#1902
Chico Thief and Saboteur Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Brooklyn Oddometer: 588	She's even flirting with the camera! The power of Purple!!!

05-14-2012, 12:19 PM	#1903
Laconic QuestionableBanterer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Moran Nation Oddometer: 10,554	Can a Sunbeam make it to __________? Looking forward to seeing you in a video riding the Indian. The guy I told you about who had the potential donor for the "Dirtster" is having it "professionally restored". His wife wouldn't let him sell it in the end.

05-14-2012, 12:27 PM	#1904
rtwdoug ^OP prominent underachiever Joined: Dec 2004 Location: Alabamski Oblast, Redneckistan Oddometer: 3,042	wow Bob, from what I remember of that bike, he will have 10k in a bike thats worth 3 when its fixed up! you coming to the Denton AMCA meet this weekend? Doug __________________ 2011 Magadan (I hope!) (03 Harley 1200 Dirtster) 2010 Europe & the Middle East (75 Harley Bobber) 2009 Around the World ('62 Harley Chopper) 2008 Europe (TDM & Guzzi Falcone) 2007 Europe (TDM850) 2006 Around the World ('48 Indian Chief) 2005 Europe & N Africa (KLR650) 2004 Europe (KLR650) www.motosapiens.org My bike hotel in Bulgaria. ADVriders get 1st beer free!

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