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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by PWG in Lowgap NC at 09-24-2009 11:14 AM. Topic has 301 replies.
  
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 09-24-2009, 11:14 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
 
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Did more fabricating today. Floor pan next.
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09-24-2009, 11:16 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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More.
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09-24-2009, 11:19 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Removed the radiator for repositioning forward. Won a Lincoln Continental grill for the front.
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09-24-2009, 3:46 PM
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BearCX
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Excellent fabrication. Looking forward to progress pics.
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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09-24-2009, 4:45 PM
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DaveF
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09-25-2009, 11:12 AM
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Panther
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I'm really looking forward to seeing this project completed.
It's not often i get excited about trike projects.
Peace & Light
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'83 GL650swi "My Little Grey Lady"
'82 GL500swi parts bike
'78 DT175
'86 LS650 Milady's bike
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09-30-2009, 3:33 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I got the pedals mounted, the floor in place, the rear end luggage rack done, the new battery (car) box done, and the windshield supports in this week so far. Will have more tomorrow and some new pics. It is starting to look like a golf cart towing a GL 650.
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09-30-2009, 4:49 PM
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mr. softie
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Looking good Phil, don't forget to weld in a cup holder!
May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
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09-30-2009, 5:55 PM
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MikeCMP
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Hey,
Looks good, and really solid. In fact it looks pretty heavy - how much do you think it weighs? Any concern about it being too heavy?
Just curious, the work you have done so far, looks good, excellent fabrication work.
Mike
1979 CX500 Custom
My first bike and loving it!
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10-01-2009, 2:25 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Yes, MikeCMP it is intentionally bottom heavy, I'd rather slide than roll. I told my neighbor that he will know when it is on the road when I start cutting doughnuts in the cul-de-sac in front of his house. I have the greatest weld testing neighborhood anyone could ask for here in Dogpatch. Hmm, cupholder, where should I put that Hmm.
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10-02-2009, 9:33 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Latest pictures posted here. Go for the slide show.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Windjammer73/20091002#
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10-02-2009, 3:50 PM
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mr. softie
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Wow, you have really made some progress on La Cosa, It is shaping up nicely. I like it.
May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
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10-02-2009, 3:59 PM
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Iron272
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![Wink [;)]](http://choppercharles.com/cs/emoticons/emotion-5.gif)
Re: La Cosa shaping up
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Just being me Were is the second motor going LOL Looking good though well for something out if the south LOL
Iron272 - AKA CHROME
Live Free
CX650c but is going to be my own (cx650interstate PARTIALLY DONE LOL)
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10-02-2009, 4:16 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I got my 76 Continental MK IV grille today, it must weigh 30 pounds. LOLLOLLOL
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10-02-2009, 6:48 PM
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gregoryjewell
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a buddy of mine had a go cart that had a blown engine and a bent rear axle well he also had an old yamaha motorcycle with severely bent forks your project reminds me of what we built out of the junk my buddy had laying around although yours is much much nicer and talk about some fun doughnuts just remember to hold on lol
79 cx500 custom on the road once again
78 standard (parts bike)
79 cx500 custom (parts bike sitting 1500 miles away)lol
cant nobody hold me down oh no i got to keep on moving
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10-02-2009, 8:04 PM
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Iron272
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![Cool [H]](http://choppercharles.com/cs/emoticons/emotion-11.gif)
Re: La Cosa shaping up
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Ya but I got a question Mr Phil AKA GRUMPY "Dont the 2 wheels go on the back of a trick"? But then your in the south so things are Kinda BACKWARDS LOL
Hey Phil also When we meet some day should I duck and run for cover??
Iron272 - AKA CHROME
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10-02-2009, 8:14 PM
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gregoryjewell
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i know what goes on the back of a trick lol
79 cx500 custom on the road once again
78 standard (parts bike)
79 cx500 custom (parts bike sitting 1500 miles away)lol
cant nobody hold me down oh no i got to keep on moving
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10-02-2009, 8:47 PM
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DavidfromWisconsin
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Phil,
It looks great, but I think you should have used Aluminum tubing ... I have seen less steel in a race car roll cage.
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
'82 GL500I alias Candy
'82 GL500I alias Candy II
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10-02-2009, 9:15 PM
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lucky
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10-03-2009, 12:32 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Thanks Lucky. Dave "Yes, MikeCMP it is intentionally bottom heavy,"
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10-05-2009, 11:56 AM
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dgeese
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Can't wait to see it finished.
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1978 CX500
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10-05-2009, 4:02 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today, I got the radiator bracketed to the area behind the Lincoln Continental grill. Things are shaping up nicely. The wire feed welder working a lot better now that I have read the instructions.
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10-05-2009, 4:09 PM
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Iron272
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Re: La Cosa shaping up
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 PWG in Lowgap NC wrote: | | Today, I got the radiator bracketed to the area behind the Lincoln Continental grill. Things are shaping up nicely. The wire feed welder working a lot better now that I have read the instructions. |
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You mean they came in a cartoon format 
Iron272 - AKA CHROME
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10-05-2009, 4:47 PM
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the cheese
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Hey Phil also When we meet some day should I duck and run for cover??
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Dont worry, you ll never hear the shot coming.
Michael
1981 CX500 Custom Sadly sold
1981 CB650 Custom (It Runs!)
Just say no to skin graphs, wear your gear!
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10-05-2009, 6:05 PM
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MikeCMP
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Looks good,
Curious about your shifter linkage and steering, as well as your brakes. Are you keeping handlebars for steering and keeping the throttle and front brake on there?
Also, with it being a bit heavy, do you think you will have enough weight on the back wheel to get god traction?
How big of a gas tank are you thinking of putting on it?
Keep up with the updates!
Mike
1979 CX500 Custom
My first bike and loving it!
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10-05-2009, 6:23 PM
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idk what you were planin on doin for a cab but a 30s international pickemup truck cab would look badass :D great project and engineering!
82 gl 500 silverwing (dizzy)
82 gl 500 interstate (the brown streak)
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99 R6 chop project (ace of speed)
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10-06-2009, 1:25 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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"Looks good,
Q. Curious about your shifter linkage and steering, as well as your brakes. Are you keeping handlebars for steering and keeping the throttle and front brake on there?
A. Shifter linkage: Like a boat steering,
Brakes: hydraulic all around.
Steering: wheel.
Clutch, brakes, dimmer switch, throttle; All on the floor.
Q. Also, with it being a bit heavy, do you think you will have enough weight on the back wheel to get god traction?
A. Good question, Never considered that. We'll see.
Q. How big of a gas tank are you thinking of putting on it?
A. Stock GL 650 tank.
idk what you were planin on doin for a cab but a 30s international pickemup truck cab would look badass :D great project and engineering!
It's a fun project, design is by accident, my friend, neighbor, welder: Sam, say's it looks like a Model "A", again, We'll soon see.
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10-08-2009, 12:45 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I didn't accomplish a whole lot today, Modified the Porsche steering rack & pinion to mount to the MGB front end and ran the heater hoses from the engine to the relocated Radiator.
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10-10-2009, 6:50 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I spent a good part of yesterday engineering and fabricating a mounting bracket for the Porsche center steering rack & pinion unit and this morning getting it all bolted up solidly. Now I need to find the proper tie rod ends.
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10-11-2009, 10:56 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today, I bolted on the headlights and grille and took some pic's. You can see the Porsche rack & pinion steering bolted up. waiting for tie rod ends.
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10-11-2009, 11:23 AM
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That is looking cool as hell!
There is nothing worse than aggressive stupidity.
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10-11-2009, 7:23 PM
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Phil you are mad! That looks terrific.
May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
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10-12-2009, 12:19 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today I did some more coachwork, put on one side panel and shaped the hood panel.
I lost the picture in my files somewhere, I think it is on the site posted below.
Yep, there it is at: http://picasaweb.google.com/Windjammer73/LaCosaTrikeProject02#5391789666648801826
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10-12-2009, 8:17 PM
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10-13-2009, 3:02 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Thanks Stitch. Some louvers in the side panels are definately needed.
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10-13-2009, 4:12 AM
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Phil, Please don't sell it before the (HTTA) P'Amish'10, I want to see it in person (and check to see if any welds were ground  )
Refueling on The James Bay Road, 2009
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10-13-2009, 6:14 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Rich, Who gave you permission to change the name of the "HTTA Amish Rally" to (HTTA) P'Amish? Don't piss me off, I haven't made the reservations yet.
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10-13-2009, 9:49 AM
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Why, I'm sure you did, Phil. I must have that email around here somewhere, I'll look again later. You don't remember?  I certainly would not have done anything like that if I didn't think I had your permission. No sir! I respect my elders more than that!
The hills in Vermont are getting some on and off snow flurries, see what you're missing by living down there with all them Johny Rebs?
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10-13-2009, 2:59 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I'll bet you're a history revisionist. flatlander.
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10-13-2009, 9:02 PM
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Phil an elder??? I thought he was just an old fart!!! 
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
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10-14-2009, 5:21 PM
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Flatlander I am, a NORTHERN flatlander. 
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10-14-2009, 6:46 PM
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Don't make me separate you two! Isn't it time for your Geritol Phil?
Michael
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1981 CB650 Custom (It Runs!)
Just say no to skin graphs, wear your gear!
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10-15-2009, 9:01 AM
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today I mounted the new master cylinder and the gas pedal. Kind of cool in the shop this week. Routing the Gas, Clutch, Choke, and shifter cables is challenging me next. I am awaiting the arrival of my rear brake cylinder, then to build a bracket on the swing arm.
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10-17-2009, 3:19 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today, a couple neighborhood fans stopped in to see how things were coming along. At the time I was trying out my new swaging tool while routing my gas pedal and clutch cables. The swaging tool does it great, no need to clamp loops in the end of the cables. One thing I forgot was some turnbuckles to adjust the tension in the cables after hooking them up,(tomorrow). Dennis suggested, rather than splice a lot of wires that I should have fold down armrests with all the controls except the throttle, brakes, and clutch mounted on the armrest bars. I think I'll try it, might save some time it was a beautiful day, I don't know why I spent it in the shop. My bad.
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10-20-2009, 3:21 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Throttle cable complete and working fine. Clutch cable will be operating tomorrow. Next: shifter.
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10-20-2009, 5:36 PM
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Coming right along I see. Do you have a projected first ride date yet Phil?
May the wind always be at your back and the sun overhead as you make your way down the ever winding, smoothly paved, traffic free road!
Si fractum non sit, noli id reficere.
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10-20-2009, 7:07 PM
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What a ride. Thanks for taking time out and capturing it on camera. Watching it take shape it really cool. A lot of hard work and plenty of thought. Plus smokes if you got'em.
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10-21-2009, 2:59 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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mr. softie I'll wait for you to take the first ride. I had to take the clutch cover off to modify the lever, clutch is now working. I have to bolt down the cockpit floor as I have some pulleys mounted to/under it.
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10-21-2009, 3:51 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Scratching the mechanical clutch and going back to my hydraulic clutch plan. Too many cables.
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10-29-2009, 12:27 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Stripping the parts off and restructuring the cockpit. One of my fans noticed how much effort it is for me to mount and dismount, and made some good suggestions. Watch for changes.
David,, Power/weight ratio? close to a 68 VW Beetle.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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