Midnightrun

It lived up to the late 80 action-comedy classic name. Three dudes on some lean mean machines, stalling at every other light.

I did discover that I'm either going to need a longer clutch lever, or really beef up my forarm. There is also a few more bolts that could use some locktight. 

Photo Credits to oldepro

Happy shakedown day

Happy Memorial Day!

Also happy shakedown day!

Came in to the garage early morning, turned on the bike, did a bit of engine tuning and played with the carb a bit. and the ironhead is finally road ready. Did a quick once over, then did it again. Then I noticed a gas leak, the petcock plug wasnt sealing properly for some reason. luckily I had a second one laying around. A quick tank drain, and swap, and I did a third once over. Looks good. and I was off!

After the first run, the gas cap rattled off. rode back to the garage, and walked the route looking for it. Found it right as i was about to give up looking, only run over a few times. hell yeah i mounted it back up.

After a few more runs, I decide a ride with a friend was in order, plus I needed some shit from pepboys. So Phil(late 60s cb160) and I rode off.

By the end of the day I think I found everything that was going to rattle off. 

Blew 3 fuses. Had to do a bit of re-wiring. Almost lost my oil tank, and oil filter. Lost the gas cap, amber running glass, and some nuts. Lock tight and I became good friend today.

It was a good day. Its good to finally have this on the road, but the project is never over, its just hibernating now.

Clean and clear

Theres nothing like starting a hoilday weekend like huffing spraymax2k. 

I decided the tank was safe enough the previous coat of clear, so i went to town.

much better! and fucking spraymax2K works. there was a loose connection with a petcock plug, and the gas was dripping out of that hole, no damage. The gascap rattled off on the first shakedown run, and gas was spashing everywhere, also the tank is still looking sweet.

Wolf pack plus 1

I came across an 01 883 that was to good a deal to pass up.

It needs a bit of work, the obvious just bought a used bike work, and then some.

Nothing I cant handle with a beer and some time.

Thats it the day i bought it, dragbars and all those shiny chrome bits. 

The only switches that work on the bike, luckily, are the starter, and the kill.

Trying out some new bars.

The mini ape style is looking a lot better in my mind. but that doesn't mean they are the one.

for now I have the the highrise tracker bars on it, because the mini apes would require cutting up the control boxes.

Here is the sporty making friends with the triumph, sniffing eachothers oil.

The plan for the sporty is this. its a quick photoshop mock up using pieces of bikes I dig. The plan is for this to be a rolling build, and never keep it in the shop over night.

Time for a few short cuts

Riding season is here, and this bastard isn't finished yet. Time to get this thing ready for the road, and temporarily give up on a few outstanding items. 

First to go was the front remote master cylinder, that has been replaced with a standard front master, but the same issue with fluid push volume is happening... this master is definitely large enough for a dual disc set up... according to the ebay seller.

Second to go was the oil bag I made, due to a few pinholes that refused to be sealed. I picked up this mini keg from bison motorsports, and surprise surprise, no leaks. 

Up next, figure out what the hell is wrong with the front break system. 

Over all clean up, tighten every nut and bolt, hit the tank with one more coat of clear, polish. And ride!

Pink pens and straight lines

I made some mx style pegs due to how impossible it is to find foot pegs i like that fit this machine.

just like speed holes, only slower

after a bit more bending they face up!