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CX Customization and Modifications
Started by ramprat06 at 03-13-2010 12:35 PM. Topic has 301 replies.
  
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 03-13-2010, 12:35 PM
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ramprat06
 
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I could certainly play that game, but in my mindset, I only have so much blood to let.
May the multitude of wheels in your head always control the two wheels between your legs.
1982 CX500 custom. 99% stock.
3rd owner
New to me, Spring '03 ~7k miles
Now, ~23k miles
Age 55
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03-13-2010, 12:42 PM
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ramprat06
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and I really wanna see the La Cosa done up, and wanna see the neighbors doo as well. Bring it, Phil
May the multitude of wheels in your head always control the two wheels between your legs.
1982 CX500 custom. 99% stock.
3rd owner
New to me, Spring '03 ~7k miles
Now, ~23k miles
Age 55
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03-13-2010, 1:54 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Focus boys focus. Today in lowgap: The engine is back in the bike with a new starter clutch. Tomorrow? trike back together. Not bad for someone who has already gotten there, as Cheese would say :-)
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03-13-2010, 4:49 PM
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mr. softie
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Hey Phil, look at it this way. The young people are just jealous of all the life that the older people have lived. There is no guarantee of any more life than the little bit the young have lived so far. They only can hope to live as long and happily as the older have already lived. That being said, you are a credit to trike fabricators everywhere, not bad at all!
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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03-14-2010, 10:40 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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The frames are reconnected and tightened up, just all the hookups now.
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03-16-2010, 9:15 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Tuesday and I'm still splicing wires, I just can't seem to stay with the job and any diversion will get me off it. When I finish it I think I'll just buy a project pox from Radio Shack and notch the ends and house the whole job, sealed up with sillycome.
Tuesday update: I finally stuck with it and finished the wiring job while tidying up I realised I had spliced a lot of unused wires from looking at the unused block connectors I probably could have eliminated half of them
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03-18-2010, 12:27 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today: Fluids all replaced, brakes bled, clutch rod reinstalled, carbs reinstalled, tomorrow, we ride. and with reverse. Yee Hah.
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03-18-2010, 12:31 PM
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wridley
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Good to hear!! Have a fun ride!
Willy
1983 CX650E !! Newest addition
1982 CX500C
1982 CM450A
1981 GL500I (wife)
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03-18-2010, 5:07 PM
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mr. softie
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 PWG in Lowgap NC wrote: | | Today: Fluids all replaced, brakes bled, clutch rod reinstalled, carbs reinstalled, tomorrow, we ride. and with reverse. Yee Hah. |
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Far out Phil! I hope the road ahead is smooth for you and La Cosa. I know the road up to this point has had it's bumps, but you stuck with it and you have something to be really proud of.
I am starting my new job this Monday, not the 29th, or I would have cruised down there for the maiden voyage. I will get down there eventually this summer, I am sure. Ride safe and have fun!
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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03-19-2010, 1:59 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Far out Phil! I hope the road ahead is smooth for you and La Cosa.
That may depend on how my kidney scan comes out today. :-(
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03-19-2010, 2:04 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Far out Phil! I hope the road ahead is smooth for you and La Cosa.
That will depend on how my kidney scan comes out today. Maybe it's time to log out. :-(
Guess I won't hear anything from that test for a while. I did ride the suzie to the hospital though. Nice day for a ride.
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03-20-2010, 7:35 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today in Lowgap: Except for an oil leak from the clutch cover gasket and a low battery,
La Cosa is back together. and will be, (probably tomorrow) on the road again. I'm on my way over to broncoman 2000 for another load of CX & GL stuff this afternoon, we'll be using his truck and get most of it today. Guess what! rain tomorrow. Hah.
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03-21-2010, 8:36 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Purring like a kitten today. More like a tiger purring. Started cutting material for the truck bed this PM
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03-24-2010, 12:48 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I have the flat bed welded up and the support frames and the bed are installed, even the pockets for the stake posts. I'll get the decking, stakes, and rails tomorrow.
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03-28-2010, 1:50 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today in Lowgap: I pulled the carbs for shipment tomorrow to Larry, I want to bring this build to TWO in April and Blue Ridge campground in June and I want it running right when I do. Also today I mounted the rear lights under the flat-bed.
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03-29-2010, 5:26 PM
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mr. softie
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I don't know Phil, are you sure you want something that shiny on La Cosa? ;-) Actually a good idea to get the carbs up to snuff. I am still planning to scoot to TWO at the end of April. Maybe leave out of PA Thursday night and show up in Suches all bedraggled on Friday sometime, then leave TWO late Sunday and show up at work even more bedraggled but happier on Tuesday morning. Sounds like fun to me!
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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04-06-2010, 8:47 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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To date on La Cosa: Tail lights? check. Headlights? check. Stop lights? check. Turn signals? check. Windshield? check. Brakes? check. this PM I will hook up the neutral lindicator light, the High beam indicator light and the No oil pressure indicator light.
Larry has my carbs, I'll be ready to roll very soon. With Vermont plates, of course. Life is good until your wife catches you. :-)
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04-08-2010, 2:08 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Yesterday: I spent the day fabricating brackets for the front fenders and still not finished with them. I got word this morning that Larry has finished the rebuild on my carbs and is test riding then on his bike today. It is looking good to go for the HTTA South East rally at TWO in the next couple weeks.
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04-08-2010, 6:39 AM
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gopher
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We need more pictures PW.
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04-08-2010, 9:30 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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When I get it out of the cluttered environment in which it resides.
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04-08-2010, 9:35 AM
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gopher
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04-08-2010, 9:36 AM
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gopher
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Also sounds good.
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04-09-2010, 1:50 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Today in Lowgap. I got front fenders!!! They're a little more abbreviated than expected so following the rat rod theme, I'll put mud flaps with red reflectors on them.
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04-13-2010, 10:36 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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I got my "Rebuilt by Larry" carburetors in yesterday's mail, (man are they beautiful) and got them installed in the afternoon. Tried to get LaCosa fired up and drained the battery by the time I realized I had the vacuum line on the wrong petcock tit. After a brief charge it fired up and idled with a nice deap throated purr, (no H box). While it was warming up, I let the flatbed down (hinged) and rebolted to the struts. I then turned the key off to see if it was charged enough to start on it's own, Nope. It is back on the charger again and I'm doing body panels. Maybe we'll ride later this afternoon.
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04-13-2010, 5:53 PM
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Any pics of any updates?
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1983 CX650C ( first bike )
2010 Harley Nightster ( The Bike that works )
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04-14-2010, 8:31 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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The engine runs perfectly. Many thanks to Larry, I need to rethink and redo the throttle linkage. The reversing unit is mounted to the GL frame too low, the cross bolt hits the tire when the trike hits a bump. The front fenders are mounted to the brake backing plate and are too heavy for that. Possibly some plastic fenders will not vibrate as much (of course my roads are rather bumpy too, it may be a lot better on pavement) Well, back to the drawing board.
http://picasaweb.google.com/Windjammer73/1LaCosa?feat=email#
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04-14-2010, 10:17 AM
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Your welcome Phil. It's a pleasure being part of one of your builds. I too can't wait to see the pictures of it.
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d.
78 CX500 Std, 79 CX500 project, 80 CX500C, 83 GL650I
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04-14-2010, 11:21 AM
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looking good
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04-14-2010, 4:36 PM
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| LRCXed wrote: | Your welcome Phil. It's a pleasure being part of one of your builds. I too can't wait to see the pictures of it.
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1983 GL650i
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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04-14-2010, 5:35 PM
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Clumzi
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White. Trash. Magic.
I love this thing. Next step, strap in two 650s a la Jim's salt flat bike. I mean, that's what you're doing next, right? :)
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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04-14-2010, 6:56 PM
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mr. softie
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WOW La Cosa is looking Awesome Phil. It has come a long way from that gleam in your eye for sure. 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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04-15-2010, 3:42 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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![Angry [:@]](http://choppercharles.com/cs/emoticons/emotion-12.gif)
Re: La Cosa test ride
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Clumzi wrote, "White. Trash. Magic." I draw the line here Clumzi! Redneck, geezer, old fart. Those I can accept. White trash is not acceptable.
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04-15-2010, 6:45 AM
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LRCXed
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I have to agree with you Phil. That's a bit too harsh. I'm sure he didn't mean it in the wrong way though and he'll be back to smooth it over.
If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d.
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04-15-2010, 8:07 AM
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White trash wouldn't have had the chrome grill and headlights. That would be ghetto trash. But then again it doesn't have 22 or greater size rims on it so let's just call it Phil's mystery machine.
1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.
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04-15-2010, 8:14 AM
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Looking good!!
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1982 CX500 Custom
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04-15-2010, 9:52 AM
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Clumzi
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Redneck Geezer Old Fart Mad Max Magic. How's that Phil? No disrespect intended... at all. This is the kind of project I dream of doing some day.
Sorry. Last thing I want to do is disrespect my elders. In all earnestness.
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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04-15-2010, 12:47 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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accepted. No hard feelings
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04-15-2010, 12:56 PM
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Today I removed the offending parts and did some more testing. This evening I think I will put some paved road miles pn it and get a tank of fresh gas.
Oh, and the white rocker panels have been painted flat black.
I am using Google Chrome now and don't have to watch my spelling any more.
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04-15-2010, 12:58 PM
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Google Chrome didn't cooperate too well with quotes, photos, and posting active links when it was tested before. If you don't do those things then you should be fine!
Enjoy your ride!!
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04-15-2010, 3:55 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Re: La Cosa first test ride on asphalt road
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One word: Scary!!! The engine is running beautifully. The shifter will take getting used to. the brakes
are great. The steering scared the crap out of me. The Porsche steering is too responsive, I didn't get it over thirty in ten miles to the gas station and back. Time to go online and find a stabilizer Yee Hah
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04-18-2010, 2:08 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Re: La Cosa first test ride on asphalt road
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The addition of sideboards to the bed makes all the difference in the world for the appearance of The Thing. But added some more rattle to my bumpy road ride.
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04-20-2010, 2:02 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Re: La Cosa first test ride on asphalt road
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That pic loaded, I'll try another. that's my shop AC in the background.
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04-20-2010, 7:08 PM
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Re: La Cosa first test ride on asphalt road
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Looking good! Like the portable A/C unit you got there. Hook it up right and you can take it on the road with you!
Willy
1983 CX650E !! Newest addition
1982 CX500C
1982 CM450A
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04-27-2010, 3:53 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Everything is ready but the steering stabilizer, tomorrow I will address that and the registration. Rain here today and prediction is damp. Let's sum it up, I'm getting the damper, the weather looks damp, and spirits are dampened. Pfft.
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04-27-2010, 4:21 PM
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Re: La Cosa first test ride on asphalt road
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Sideboards are killer. They really do make all the difference in the world.
I know everyone always asks for pics, but I'm curious to see the finished shifter / clutch. What makes it tricky so that it's taking a while to get used to?
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)
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04-29-2010, 9:02 AM
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Re: La Cosa first test ride on asphalt road
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Clumzi, the shifting motion is left/right The lever I shift is 3/8" rod about 16" long with a couple bends so there is some flex in the rod. it's not so much the clutch as it is the gas pedal it's a little stiff compared to the hand throttle, and it makes the starting off in first a little strange.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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05-03-2010, 3:46 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 A new direction
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I have decided to scrap the rack & pinion steering in favor of a less responsive
steering box/pitman arm. Driving La Cosa on a busy road with go-cart
responsive steering is just too scary. Update. New gear arrives by the week's-end.
I removed the go-kart steering this morning.
06 Suzuki S50 daily ride
CX500c
Honda Magna BC
age 72
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05-07-2010, 2:51 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 front fenders & steering latest
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Yesterday I started fabricating a pair of plastic front fenders for The Thing. This morning my new steering box arrives via UPS. Guess I'll be busy for a while. EDIT: 5/7/10 The steering box (and my seatbelt) arrived, and looks very friendly for my application. EDIT: 5/11/10 I'll be mounting the front fenders to the steering knuckles with heavier brackets, looking much better. 5/10/10 The steering box is mounted and now awaiting the arrival of the correct pitman arm. Once I have that, I can determine the lengths of the new tie rods. Yee Hah
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Honda Magna BC
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05-13-2010, 2:09 AM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
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Re: La Cosa front fenders & steering latest
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getting closer. I talked with Dick in Raleigh's Wife on the phone last night, she had been ill but assures me the title documents are on their way. waiting for parts....
Edit: 5/15/10 I received all the notarized paperwork from Dianne yesterday, so it's off to the DMV next week.
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Honda Magna BC
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05-13-2010, 1:36 PM
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PWG in Lowgap NC
Joined on 01-07-2008
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Re: La Cosa front fenders & steering latest
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The front fenders are done. I used sections of a black plastic barrel that was left in the back yard by the previous owner, and 1 1/2" x 1/4" steel brackets. I need to replace the mock-up bolts with something sexier, maybe stainless acorn nuts & washers will look nice
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Honda Magna BC
age 72
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