More riding, still no major problems, sigh.

:mrgreen:

Took Monday and today off from work. Got some more riding in. Aside from the various oil leaks it still hasn't stranded me. And when I put it away tonight the floor was clean. Either it's out of oil or no leaks today. :mrgreen:


(from a week ago or so)
I had stuck an ugly mirror on it just to be legal. I recalled seeing some bikes with the mirror tucked up under the handlebars. So I tried it and it worked great. I could actually see better. So I cut down the stem and… then found out that the mirror head would hit the tank.

I can position the mirror just so but I can barely get my thumb on the grip.

Which leads me to the handlebars themselves. If you recall these are some Honda MX bars that I had tried out on my Pursang and didn't like. So I used them on the Norton and while I like how low they are, I'm not sure if I still don't like riding with them. I think they are too narrow and flat. So I'll replace them at some point with some different bars and wider so I shouldn't have any interference from the mirror.

Some pics.


You can see here how close the mirror comes to the tank.


But the location is just about perfect as you look under your arm and over your knee. When it was up on the stalk I had a hard time looking past my shoulder.

Today we took a ride out to visit Kenny to talk more about the movie. Sorry there hasn't been more updates but there's been some unforeseen delays. We are currently planning on being at the INOA rally and get some interviews in while out there. More updates later.


If you also recall from by build thread (you have it memorized, right?) I actually had Kenny go over the engine back in the Vintage Rebuild days. So here it is, full circle. :mrgreen:


I got this gearbox inspection cover from Kenny, a mirror-finish stainless steel. Now I have to get the gearbox cover polished. Dammit. :mrgreen:

Looks great, except for the handlebar clamps and some hooligan stole your primary inspection caps!

bwolfie said:

Looks great, except for the handlebar clamps and some hooligan stole your primary inspection caps!

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I will leave the clamps. Reminds me of what the bike started out like.

Still looking for the hooligans… :mrgreen:

Probably hocky fans that crossed the border!

Hi Dave

Its looking good and if you done it right you shouldn't have any major problems with it, but there will always be little things that will need fixing or changing, are you going to paint the tank the same colour if so it will look even better, so now just ride it and enjoy all your hard work.

Ashley

Probably hocky fans that crossed the border!

You guy's are bad!!!!! :wink:
Did you guy's see what the bar tab was for some of the Bruins?
$156,679.74 Now thats a party!!!!!! :mrgreen:

ashman said:

Hi Dave

Its looking good and if you done it right you shouldn't have any major problems with it, but there will always be little things that will need fixing or changing, are you going to paint the tank the same colour if so it will look even better, so now just ride it and enjoy all your hard work.

Ashley

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I didn't do a lot of things "right" which is why I've been surprised so far. I cut a few corners just to get it done (and so most of you would stop bugging me to get it done). :mrgreen:

Definitely painting the tank yellow. Having too much funning riding it right now. :mrgreen:

bwolfie said:

Looks great, except for the handlebar clamps ...

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Just take the rotary wire brush to them in the meantime. Very nice.

Hi Dave

When I first put my 850 into a Wideline Featherbed in 1980 I was young and did a lot of short cuts and rough stuff, but it surprised me that after 30 years on the road nothing major never happen, but as I got older I fixed all the rough stuff up and did it right, so I hope you have the same luck as I did and don't take to long to paint the tank as the longer it takes the more it will stay that way, but do enjoy itand have the best fun ever.

Ashley

The thing that surprised me the most is the amateur job I did on the wiring. I can't wait to tear in down this winter and redo it. But at least for now I know all (most) of the wiring works. :mrgreen:

swooshdave said:

The thing that surprised me the most is the amateur job I did on the wiring. I can't wait to tear in down this winter and redo it. But at least for now I know all (most) of the wiring works. :mrgreen:

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Dave,
In viewing your post on the rewiring of your bike I was under the impression you did a stellar job. I am a bit really surprised your now referring to it as an amateur job. Anyway, I am looking forward to hearing and viewing the areas you would change. Until then enjoy the roads, Portland looks like a great area to ride.
Gary

T95 said:

swooshdave said:

The thing that surprised me the most is the amateur job I did on the wiring. I can't wait to tear in down this winter and redo it. But at least for now I know all (most) of the wiring works. :mrgreen:

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Dave,
In viewing your post on the rewiring of your bike I was under the impression you did a stellar job. I am a bit really surprised your now referring to it as an amateur job. Anyway, I am looking forward to hearing and viewing the areas you would change. Until then enjoy the roads, Portland looks like a great area to ride.
Gary

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I used crimp on bullet connectors, I want to change them to Weather Pack. If you recall from the infamous kicking video it was a loose connector that was my undoing. :mrgreen:

http://www.weatherpack.com/