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Been a while since I last posted a progress report. I've been busy working on it when I have time. The tank is mounted kickstand is made and installed, break stay has been installed, engine is getting really close and the fender has been cut out and installed.
I still have a lot to do but...
Still moving along with my build.
I love the seat mount. It's made by Mustang for the Yamaha Bolt solo seat conversion. It took a little cutting to make it accept the seat properly but not a lot.
I also lowered the shocks 3", shaved the triple trees as well as putting the headlight mount on...
I have a different complete engine that I'm going to use for this project.
I believe it's a 79' engine but I'll have to check to be sure.
DownEaster I might just pick your brain some if your up for helping someone that's a little slow when it comes to the electronics.
I'll get a pic of what...
I'm using something similar to one of Hughs stands that I've seen. It's almost done. I've always wanted to do something like this. I just now got around to doing it.
Sorry that the pic is side ways.
I agree. I just want to play around with tuning on a spare motor in the garage over the winter.
What do I need from the stock stuff to chop a harness to make it work.
Downeaster
Thats exactly what I'm wanting. I'll try to study your pic a bit more. Is there a simple hack wiring scheme to get one running on the stand.
Thanks guys.
I've been looking and can't find anything on setting up an engine on a stand for testing. I'd like to do something like Hughs Hand Built test stand.
I need help with what all is needed to hook it up and make it run.
Thanks and sorry if this has been covered before.
Ok I got some stuff done. My good friend Josh welded up the frame and neck gussets. I couldn't ask for a better look as far as the stretch and seat drop. It looks better than I was hoping for. I still need to lower the forks.
I also started to soda blast some of the engine parts. It's been a...