750cc pushrod bike build

[isiahstites]

another offering to the salt gods!!!! looks to pretty to have the salt destroy it.....
Kent

You feeling okay tonight bro?? There was not one joke or crack at Randy in your post?? I can send someone over to the shop to slap you around if you are not feeling ok.

Scott

[Rchop]

Thanks for the comments guys.
Geo, the tube comes off easily, but it is sealed up front with closed cell foam. It won't keep everything out, but it won't get in easily either. I will take some more detailed pics before I go to Maxton in April.
Kent, thanks, I'm gonna run it at Maxton like you see it, but I will have the full fairing you made on it by the time it hits the salt. Doesn't really matter though, since it will come apart for cleaning and maintenance after speed week.

[firemanjim]

Randy,call any time. Not sure how moving your O2 sensor that far down will affect ecm. Buells seem to like that location.

[Rchop]

Randy,call any time. Not sure how moving your O2 sensor that far down will affect ecm. Buells seem to like that location.

Thanks, that stock narrow band sensor has to be close to the head because it is heated by the exhaust gasses. The wide band sensor at the exhaust y is self heating, has a much faster sampling ability, samples outputs from both cylinders and can be programmed to simulate the stock narrow band sensor. With that being said, I'm just setting it up so I can try it both ways.

[Rchop]

I rolled the bike outside for a little test ride and immediately found an uncomfortale situation. I just put a rear, foot controlled brake on it. With the almost lay down position, having my right foot on the peg during low speed manuvering doesn't inspire a lot of confidence. After a morning of ebay shopping, all the front brake parts with the right hand actuated brake master cylinder are on their way here. The bike has been put back in the shop until the new front brakes are installed.


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[Seldom Seen Slim]

No matter what the other folks say, Randy -- nice looking bike.  I sure look forward to hear and see it in person.

[Rchop]

Thanks Jon, I'm planning on April in Maxton. As a new bike, I'm sure I'll need to be inspected by at least two of you.

[Peter Jack]

Very nice looking piece Rchop.

Pete

[55chevr]

Randy ... Slim will do first inspection and I will do second ... guess we can get Todd to do third when you go over 200 with it ... Joe

[Rchop]

Randy ... Slim will do first inspection and I will do second ... guess we can get Todd to do third when you go over 200 with it ... Joe

LOL, so I guess you're saying I will only need two inspections! 

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Two, for sure.  We'll consider it a "new" bike (even though it's been raced at Maxton before this - the major work you've done will merit a through going-over).  As for running it past two bills -- hey, best wishes.  About 70% is a good place to start. . .

[Rchop]

Thanks for the comments Pete.

This is a totally new bike Jon, from the ground up.

[saltwheels262]

very slick bike.
hope you do well.

franey

[Rchop]

Thanks Franey.

I haven't painted for a while and there isn't a PPG paint distributor in this area, so to say I was nervous to try a new system and paint the body parts is an understatement.
Have you ever finally tried something new and asked: why haven't I been using this all along? I did this afternoon after I finished spraying. This Dupont Nason paint system produces a fine finish and was very simple to apply...

[Rchop]

I'm just about ready for Maxton. A few details need to be finished up and then I will load the trailer. Some changes were made to the tail section that made it more comfortable and look better. The battery was moved behind the seat and the seat was moved forward...


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