Brooklyn Bonanza Chopper Project
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Actually, I believe I first saw this paint style on a cheap set of steel wheels on a Jeep once... Doesn't matter, I'm don't claim to be a poineer when it comes to color schemes obviously, but wherever the inspiration came from, its such a good look! You did a really nice job on that bike! I plan to do a pearl frame with gloss black components with red cables and gas line. Such a long way from here to there, but I don't want it to end...
As for the motor, what the hell, I spent most of my tax return on stocks (which are quite cheap nowadays in case you haven't noticed -the whole financial meltdown and all) and the rest on the motor, its like found money, plus I like Hondas. I read on here in one of these posts "you'll always want more power", so I though I'd spend a lot on a good foundation which will readily accommodate performance upgrades in the future if I desire. I'm going to need something to mess around with when this thing's all done!
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As for the motor, what the hell, I spent most of my tax return on stocks (which are quite cheap nowadays in case you haven't noticed -the whole financial meltdown and all) and the rest on the motor, its like found money, plus I like Hondas. I read on here in one of these posts "you'll always want more power", so I though I'd spend a lot on a good foundation which will readily accommodate performance upgrades in the future if I desire. I'm going to need something to mess around with when this thing's all done!
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Just dented my tank. Good times! Made the mistake of putting a 1/4" thick rectangle of rubber between the tank and the bracket and when I cinched down the clamps, that motherf**king piece of rubber caved in the top of the tank. Ok, maybe "caved in" is dramatic, but I broke out in a sweat when I saw the dent. It will be fine, I will learn to live with the dent. I will get some 1/8" thick rubber. :doah:
Today I was sitting at my desk and the phone rang, it was the mail room; the guy on the other end said "The FedEx guy is here, he has a package for you, its leaking. He wants to know if you are willing to accept it." I was like, wtf? I couldn't recall any packages that I was waiting for so I went up and the FedEx guy and the mailroom guy were standing around a big box on the floor with an N.R. Racing sticker on it, a week early! One corner of the box was darkened from some kind of liquid. I opened up the box and there was my new motor! It must have sat on a side other than what was clearly marked as UP for a while and oil left over from the dyno run leaked out of the breather. The dyno sheet says 11.53HP at 4500rpm, not too shabby!. Sadly I had to leave it at work because I was on my bicycle today but I'll bring it home tomorrow.
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Just dented my tank. Good times! Made the mistake of putting a 1/4" thick rectangle of rubber between the tank and the bracket and when I cinched down the clamps, that motherf**king piece of rubber caved in the top of the tank. Ok, maybe "caved in" is dramatic, but I broke out in a sweat when I saw the dent. It will be fine, I will learn to live with the dent. I will get some 1/8" thick rubber. :doah:
Today I was sitting at my desk and the phone rang, it was the mail room; the guy on the other end said "The FedEx guy is here, he has a package for you, its leaking. He wants to know if you are willing to accept it." I was like, wtf? I couldn't recall any packages that I was waiting for so I went up and the FedEx guy and the mailroom guy were standing around a big box on the floor with an N.R. Racing sticker on it, a week early! One corner of the box was darkened from some kind of liquid. I opened up the box and there was my new motor! It must have sat on a side other than what was clearly marked as UP for a while and oil left over from the dyno run leaked out of the breather. The dyno sheet says 11.53HP at 4500rpm, not too shabby!. Sadly I had to leave it at work because I was on my bicycle today but I'll bring it home tomorrow.
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Steve, I do think it would be really cool for Mark Martin to get on victory lane this year. Also, I can't help but want Dale Jr. to win some races and a few years back I decided to root for Greg Biffle because he kind of flies under the radar and I think thats cool. Hell, I'd have an easier time saying who I didn't want to win. I'm always like, anyone but this one or that one! But enough of this non-mini bike talk!
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jackshaft bearings
Can anyone tell me the best method for pressing the jackshaft bearings into the jackshaft tabs (or whatever those things are called)? They are a very tight fit. Obviously they do fit because I can push them about 1/3 of the way in with my fingers but I'm afraid to hammer them in there because I want to be able to take them out again for when I tear this thing down and get it powdercoated. Sorry for the bad pic but you get the idea I'm sure.
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Can anyone tell me the best method for pressing the jackshaft bearings into the jackshaft tabs (or whatever those things are called)? They are a very tight fit. Obviously they do fit because I can push them about 1/3 of the way in with my fingers but I'm afraid to hammer them in there because I want to be able to take them out again for when I tear this thing down and get it powdercoated. Sorry for the bad pic but you get the idea I'm sure.
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I would lightly sand the inside of the bearing hangers to clear any burrs or nicks that the bearing might be hanging up on. Go lightly - you don't want the bearings to be loose or rattle in the hanger.
A rubber mallet or a plastic dead blow hammer are perfect for tapping things into place while minimizing the risk of damage.
A rubber mallet or a plastic dead blow hammer are perfect for tapping things into place while minimizing the risk of damage.
You should be able to push them in all the way by hand. They should be tight but not tight enough that you need to beat on them. Take some emery cloth and polish up the inside of the hole on the mounting tabs. If your having it powder coated you will have to cut the coating out of there to reassemble. You can just go around the hole with an exacto knife. But your doing the right thing by cleaning up the tabs before hand. Also make sure there square.
motor
Ok, so here's the motor that arrived yesterday from NR Racing. Of course it just doesn't seem to fit with the exhaust I chose, why would it? Why should I have expected it to when nothing else I have ordered has fit? I have a seemingly endless supply of hope. That is a CURSE! :censure:
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This is what was done to the motor:
Stock GX200 Race prepped including, Open Element Air Filter Assembly, Pressure tested 3 angle valve job, removal of governor, 18 lb Valve Springs, Small fan, Advanced Timing, mild ported & milled Head, REV Kit, Bored carb, and Valve Cover w/nipple, 1.2 Rockers Arms, billet rod, billet linkage ~9.3 to 1 compression .
Blah blah blah... Going to bed. Good night.
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Ok, so here's the motor that arrived yesterday from NR Racing. Of course it just doesn't seem to fit with the exhaust I chose, why would it? Why should I have expected it to when nothing else I have ordered has fit? I have a seemingly endless supply of hope. That is a CURSE! :censure:
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This is what was done to the motor:
Stock GX200 Race prepped including, Open Element Air Filter Assembly, Pressure tested 3 angle valve job, removal of governor, 18 lb Valve Springs, Small fan, Advanced Timing, mild ported & milled Head, REV Kit, Bored carb, and Valve Cover w/nipple, 1.2 Rockers Arms, billet rod, billet linkage ~9.3 to 1 compression .
Blah blah blah... Going to bed. Good night.
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As in gunsmithing,, when ever possible work on the cheapest easiest to replace part,,,, so No, do not drill for the engine and work on a custom exhaust. An adapter plate might work but you want the engine centered anyway.
You know, a Tecumseh would have been so much easier! The square peg round hole thing can cause problems and cost money.
bummer about the tank. Hope you have better luck.
You know, a Tecumseh would have been so much easier! The square peg round hole thing can cause problems and cost money.
bummer about the tank. Hope you have better luck.
Of course GTO, you are right, it was late, I was tired, wasn't thinking clearly. I'm going to figure out another exhaust and I'll concede the Tecumseh point to you as well. I'm just a Honda fan and I know they run well and forever and I liked all the high-performance parts available. Another thing I noticed with this motor is that it's practically rendered my footpegs unusable, mere ornaments! Oh well, I'll make it all work some how. I kind of feel like I need to take a break from this project...
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