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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by mr. softie at 12-22-2009 10:31 AM. Topic has 301 replies.
  
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 12-22-2009, 10:31 AM
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mr. softie
 
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Re: La Cosa fired up and running
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So did you have to shovel your way out to the shop Phil? How much snow did you get the other day in the mountains? We only got about a foot here. I finished the wiring on my bike for my heated clothing yesterday. Today I will tackle the Pro-link, which is squeaking worse. The roads are ridable but covered in salt, so I am working on the bike and not riding.
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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12-22-2009, 12:52 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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We got a foot of the white crap. Worst storm in 12 years. It's mostly melted now.
It must be George Bush's fault. Got the plate on back and a pair of used tires on front.
Tackeling steering this week
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12-22-2009, 1:27 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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showing the luggage Rack
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12-22-2009, 1:29 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Showing new wheels and dashboard fabrication in progress.
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12-22-2009, 3:47 PM
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Tel
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Thats a hell of a construction there Phil, a lot of alternative thinking. Have you ever built anything like that before.
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12-22-2009, 4:28 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Sure: Here's the other end of the MGB
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12-23-2009, 5:10 AM
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Tel
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Ok, make allowances for a newbie. To this forum that is!! I'm definitely not new to bikes or working on them.
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12-23-2009, 10:06 AM
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Clumzi
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Waste not want not :).
Actually, if you have any more info on your mountain top VT buddy, I'd like to talk with him. Solar is what I do and I'm planning an off grid house (hopefully) sooner than later. With all those solar thermal flat plate collectors, he must be using solar thermal for heating his house. I need to learn more about that.
Happy 72nd? A few more days? -nick
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(EMGO pods, wrapped MAC 2in1, 90/130 re-jet, 18" rear wheel, 50 cal ammo cans, Viper cafe faring, $.97 rattle can flat black)
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Motorcycles should be black and dirty :)
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12-23-2009, 10:38 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Clumzi I'm sorry, I lost all contact with Emelio after my computer crashed
last year. All contact info was lost. I can drive there but not call or eMail
Tel
I don't understand.
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12-23-2009, 12:13 PM
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Tel
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No worries Phil, I just meant that I'm a newbie to the forum and didn't know about your MGB Trike. Will be really interested to see how this new one goes. You certainly love a challenge. Merry Christmas by the way to you and yours.
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12-30-2009, 1:22 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Yesterday was spent fabricating the dashboard/windshield cowl and windshield posts. I don't expect the steering
wheel & stem until next week
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12-30-2009, 8:35 AM
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Very interesting, thanks Phil.
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Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure!
age 38 (29 plus tax)
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01-06-2010, 5:54 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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The new steering wheel and shaft arrived on Monday. Gee, isn't a 7/8" shaft supposed to fit a 7/8" bearing?
sure after a lot of filing and sanding, (I got to get a lathe and a Bridgeport mill.) Anyway, I got the shaft
made up and the quick release steering wheel hub welded on. I have to paint the dashboard before
the shaft gets mounted up. See example below, of the paint job I hope to achieve.
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01-08-2010, 3:24 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Actually, I'll start with yesterday, where I painted the black wrinkle finish on the dashboard and am very pleased
with the effect. Today, I mounted the steering shaft and the steering wheel, more pleased. Then I mounted
the windshield cowl and windshield posts. Even more better pleased. Next: off to Lowe's for a piece of Plexiglass
for the shield. Once I find out where that will sit on the cowl, I will wrinkle paint the area on the part behind the
shield. Life is good, even with the record cold, I can still paint in my shop.
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01-08-2010, 7:17 PM
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mr. softie
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Are you going to post a pic or do I have to come down there to see it? Sounds like you are making some good headway 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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01-09-2010, 2:32 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Hi Steve, pictures will be forthcoming when I get the indicator lights and switches reinstalled. You are welcome to
come on down for the first test ride, next week.
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01-10-2010, 1:42 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Ok, here ya go. Dashboard waiting for the trail tech unit.
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01-10-2010, 1:51 PM
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Blindstitch
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I don't think I'm seeing a key hole. Is there one?
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01-10-2010, 7:58 PM
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BearCX
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That's lookin awesome, Phil. Cool pics.
If you're still in control...You're not going fast enough.
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01-10-2010, 11:01 PM
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01-11-2010, 2:36 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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"I don't think I'm seeing a key hole. Is there one?"
Stitch, there is for sure an ignition switch. It, allong with the choke, is mounted on the panel just behind and left
of the driver's position. We are using all of the original wiring. The only wires being extended are the headlights,
turn signals and indicator lights. Both sides of the handlebar controls are mounted on the drop down left armrest.
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01-12-2010, 3:30 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today! I fabricated both side panels for the hood. and prime painted them. The left cylinder is still not firing.
It appears to be a fuel issue as the plug comes out dry as a bone. Working up the nerve to drop the left bowl
and check the float. I hate carburators, I should have a diesel with unit injectors.
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01-12-2010, 5:36 PM
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mr. softie
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 PWG in Lowgap NC wrote: | | Today! I fabricated both side panels for the hood. and prime painted them. The left cylinder is still not firing.
It appears to be a fuel issue as the plug comes out dry as a bone. Working up the nerve to drop the left bowl
and check the float. I hate carburators, I should have a diesel with unit injectors. |
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Phil, sorry to hear the one cylinder is not operating correctly. To check the float level you can attach a clear piece of tubing to the drain, hold the tubing up next to the carb, and open the drain. That will show you the float level without removing the carb bowl. You might use a mallet to try "loosening up" the float valve if it is stuck shut and the level is too low.
My first daughter and her husband are coming to visit here tomorrow from Belgium for a few weeks, I haven't seen them for a year. Otherwise I would ride down and troubleshoot it myself. I've got my heated gear sorted out and the cold weather can't stop me now. Good luck wit the carb. How is the starter clutch holding up? I recommend you pull the starter motor and clean it up, check the grounds etc. My 650 cranks 4 times faster than it did before, and it only took about an hour to service the starter.
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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01-13-2010, 1:58 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Thanks for the input Steve, I'll do that. My local fan's are pushing to see it on the road. Any day now.
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01-15-2010, 1:14 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I took my torches down to my neighbors wednsday and cut his MGB carcass in half to get him started on his
Harley/MGB trike project. My friend Sam dropped off another large piece of sheet metal and I fabricated another
hood panel. looking better every day. Shirtsleaves today, hopefully continuing the warm weather.
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01-15-2010, 1:45 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today: I cranked up the project and, on one cylinder, drove it out in the sun to take
some pics of the entire trike.
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01-15-2010, 1:51 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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And another.
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01-15-2010, 2:40 PM
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Ought to be a quiet ride there, Phil. Just the wind in your ears. 
Refueling on The James Bay Road, 2009
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01-15-2010, 6:41 PM
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Looking good!
What is the approximate wheelbase for it?
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01-15-2010, 9:00 PM
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Phil,
It is looking good!
I have a question though. Aren't you supposed to have fenders on it? I know some states require them ...
David From Wisconsin ... R80Dave
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01-15-2010, 9:36 PM
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Not to kick the trike because I like seeing that you are actually doing what you say but these car in front bike in rear things kind of get to me. When you started I thought it was going to look more like this minus all the room between the dash and tank. And of course riding on the bike seat not the rack.
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01-16-2010, 2:18 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Fenders are not a requirement in most states. It will have fenders before long though, or I will be covered with
red clay dust or mud depending on the weather. That, and the rig, will make me a redneck for sure.
I'll get a "Granny Clampett" doll on a rocking chair to tie to the back. After taking the pictures, I returned it
to its stall and stripped the rear fender to begin the reverse gear engineering & fabrication.
The carb can wait for Mr, Softie.
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01-16-2010, 9:12 AM
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Pretty neat Phil. I gotta say, that is one loooong unit. The front and back are in different zip codes!
You are going to need a runway to turn around.
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01-16-2010, 9:19 AM
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01-17-2010, 3:50 AM
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"Not to kick the trike because I like seeing that you are actually doing what you say but these car in front bike in rear things kind of get to me. When you started I thought it was going to look more like this minus all the room between the dash and tank. And of course riding on the bike seat not the rack."
I know how you feel Stitch, I'd trade this Limo for a Can Am any day, If I could afford it. It will certainly get a lot of WTF looks. Maybe if I removed the fuel tank and put a wider flat-bed all the way from the tail-light to the roll bar and with low stake side boards, it would give the appearance of not being so long. With my knees I could not get my legs into and out from under the hood as you have morphed the picture to look.
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01-18-2010, 2:10 PM
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All I have to say is WOW! If I had any doubts about that 650 engine being able to drive the heavy frame, they ave all been wiped away today. Bumpy, muddy dirt road and she goes like hell. A little looseness in the steering that is caused by the Porsche tie rod end spindle not matching the MGB socket. A copper sleave on each side should do it. Time to buy the reverse drive components. Yee Hah. Hang on Granny, Dash Riprock is at the wheel.
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awesome
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Had 4 CX/GL's at one point this year, down to one, next spring is another adventure!
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01-19-2010, 8:31 PM
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So La Cosa has hit the road at last! That's Great Phil.I bet you will have a blast riding around in power and style.
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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01-20-2010, 2:49 AM
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Hi Steve, Nice avatar. La cosa does have a little shimmy that will be fixed with copper shims in the tie rod stems,
hence the term: shim-me. I am in the process of laying out the reverse motor set-up. Also I'm doing layout for a flatbed truck bed over the back to change the profile
somewhat. Enjoy your Daughter's visit, then if you're still not working, come on down for some test riding.
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01-20-2010, 6:22 AM
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I admire your ingenuity PWG. The front end looks great - do you have any plans to modify the bikes bodywork, besides the bed, to visually blend better with the rest?
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01-20-2010, 8:35 AM
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Thanks gopher, For the front, just a pair of motorcycle style fenders and different bullet style turn sugnals. For the back a light flat-bed with low side rails and Walmart trailer lighting units.
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Phil, I probably missed it in here, but what is your cooling plan? Rad up in the car nose or in the original configuration?
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Abes_CW The radiator and expansion tank are under the hood behind the grille. The hoses have been extended under the bike with 3/4" copper pipe.
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01-20-2010, 4:33 PM
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Re: La Cosa first test drive
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Getting near the finishing line now Phil, have you made it so the bike is able to be removed from the chassis and made a solo again.
Honda GL700
ST1100 Pan European
Triumph Thunderbird
Honda CX500C
Moto Guzzi Mille GT
Honda GL650 Stumpy
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01-20-2010, 7:14 PM
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Spacetiger
Joined on 05-16-2009
Chantilly, VA
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This must be your distant family member somewhere in the family tree - Goldwing/VW bug...
http://www.digitalbiker.com/bugwing.htm
This is the enclosed version of a bike/car marage
:-)
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90 PC 800 (commuting steed)
82 GL500I (50+mpg, great bike)
66 BMW R 50/2 (No brakes/HP)
80 CX500C (Loved this bike)
74 CB360 (Fun; but too small)
79 CX500D (40,000+ mi in 3 years)
76 CB550 (step up from 200cc)
74 KZ200 (1st bike!)
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01-20-2010, 7:23 PM
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Spacetiger
Joined on 05-16-2009
Chantilly, VA
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from the rear
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90 PC 800 (commuting steed)
82 GL500I (50+mpg, great bike)
66 BMW R 50/2 (No brakes/HP)
80 CX500C (Loved this bike)
74 CB360 (Fun; but too small)
79 CX500D (40,000+ mi in 3 years)
76 CB550 (step up from 200cc)
74 KZ200 (1st bike!)
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01-20-2010, 7:24 PM
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Spacetiger
Joined on 05-16-2009
Chantilly, VA
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the side...
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90 PC 800 (commuting steed)
82 GL500I (50+mpg, great bike)
66 BMW R 50/2 (No brakes/HP)
80 CX500C (Loved this bike)
74 CB360 (Fun; but too small)
79 CX500D (40,000+ mi in 3 years)
76 CB550 (step up from 200cc)
74 KZ200 (1st bike!)
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01-20-2010, 7:25 PM
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Spacetiger
Joined on 05-16-2009
Chantilly, VA
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and the interior...
It only takes money and the will to see a project through to an end state.
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90 PC 800 (commuting steed)
82 GL500I (50+mpg, great bike)
66 BMW R 50/2 (No brakes/HP)
80 CX500C (Loved this bike)
74 CB360 (Fun; but too small)
79 CX500D (40,000+ mi in 3 years)
76 CB550 (step up from 200cc)
74 KZ200 (1st bike!)
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01-21-2010, 3:00 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
Joined on 01-07-2008
Minutes from the Blue Ridge Parkway
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Re: La Cosa first test drive
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"Getting near the finishing line now Phil, have you made it so the bike is able to be removed from the chassis and made a solo again. "
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Tel, The only thing welded to the bike is the rear brake cylinder bracket. So yes, I could return it to a GL650, but I would have to find the parts that I didn't save, to do so.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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01-21-2010, 7:30 AM
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Clumzi
Joined on 01-26-2009
Olympia Washington
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I really like the flatbed idea for the back. Is that fuel tank still the... well, fuel tank for the rig? That might make the flatbed idea tricky.
Not what I expected either, but I know if I saw that sucker in person I'd jump up and giggle my ass off :). Redneck ingenuity at it's finest. Real cool. -nick
1979 CX Rat Sport
(EMGO pods, wrapped MAC 2in1, 90/130 re-jet, 18" rear wheel, 50 cal ammo cans, Viper cafe faring, $.97 rattle can flat black)
1987 Toyota Van (Whitey)
2002 Subaru Legacy GT (Spiffy)
Motorcycles should be black and dirty :)
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