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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Yep, no alternator. They cut the case down to let the bike lean over more. Total loss system. More info in the post above this one.
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Here are an assortment of photos. I have a lathe and mill, so it would not be a big deal to make another plate for the rear mount. On the front, I could probably also machine a single part instead of a welded one. Looks like four mounts in the rear, two on the same plane laterally each side...
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Thanks! If it is not that hard, I might just do a kick start only. Guys might think I am not a bad ass if I have to use electric start! On the bad ass side, I need all the help I can get!
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Hello everyone! I am back with Prom Queen for a bit of advice. I was lucky enough to have Paul Dean ( ex Cycle World ) agree to take a look at the carbs on Prom Queen. He got her running great, but after a lot of thought, I have decided that the race engine is really not practical for the...
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    I was really honored that they accepted Prom Queen. As you said, some of the best builders and bikes are there. We didn't trophy, but got LOTS of great comments from the people enjoying the show. It even popped up a few places online where someone posted about the show. The attached photo was...
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Thanks for the nice words and heads up. I was waiting until the magazine was out before posting here. I hope everyone enjoys it and I really appreciate all the help in getting here!
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    That is interesting and very possible. In spite of the bike being built in a small town in New Mexico, they used all the right stuff. Trackmaster frame, Ceriani forks, Borroni rims, etc. I got a chance to look over a 750 that Kenny Roberts and Wayne Rainey raced and a lot of the key parts were...
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    The bike had some very nice machine work done on it. The way the right hand shifter was incorporated into the right case cover was really well done. I have converted it back to the left for the street, but I could take the entire bike back to being a proper flat tracker in a couple of hours...
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Thanks for the suggestion, Christian. Our weather is now getting pretty nice, so I think I am going to take another run at the carbs. I actually think it won't be too tough to get it running well. It is largely just learning the quirks of these carbs. I am glad you enjoyed the story of the...
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Even though I just got the bike plated and have not ridden it much, I have had SO MUCH FUN with the journey. Sorting out all the things that are in this thread with all the members here was just great. Learning the history of the bike was another great journey.
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    I don't know exactly how it will fit in the magazine, but I know for sure that a couple of shots are going to be pretty dramatic!
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Thanks a lot! This has been a wonderful journey between getting her running and finding out her history. I think I have posted these, but until I get new videos, give these a try: I will post outtakes on the photos as soon as the magazine is released. The bike is running now, but not...
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Hi guys! I have some great news! The American Motorcycle Association magazine is doing a very nice article on Prom Queen! I believe it will be the March, 2021 issue. There are some incredible photos, as well as a fascinating history of the old gal from her start in Alamogordo, New Mexico...
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    Help bring an old flat track racebike back to life!

    Odd. I did a long reply on the process, but somehow it didn't post. I was wanting to get it licensed as a 71 Yamaha and not a 2020 custom. I made two wiring harnesses, one main and one just for the turn signals. As a 71, if it had been registered without turn signals, I wouldn't need them, but...
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    2021 XS650 calendar *OFFICIAL* Thread - PHASE 1: Nominations - Through Sept 13!

    Willis is being super kind, but, since Prom Queen was honored last year, I will have to decline. I did just get my California plate, though!!! Motor is still full race, so it should be fun. Total loss ignition and no flywheel! Thanks again, guys!
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