1976 Tracker Build

[jsmith1107]

Tank was around the $300 range. No body work required on the tank other then a little sanding around the edges to get rid of little splinters here and there. It is made out of a resin that is impervious to ethanol. I haven't personally bought anything from Omar's but I know that a new person is running it now and so far it looks good and that the owner is trying hard to turn it around.

 

[Schmidty]

I placed an order online with omars fiberglass company today.
I sent an email to them asking when my order would go out and Jeff sent me back an email right away saying the tank and fender are in stock and they will go out today. I'm so exited to get the stuff...

 

[jsmith1107]

Thats great! Like i said, he seems like a great guy. He lives about 20 miles away from me. I would like to see some pics when you get them!

 

[jsmith1107]

I love getting parts back after they are like brand new. The guy I use for powdercoating did a great job once again.

 

[Schmidty]

I can't say enough about the guys at Omar's Fiberglass Co. I Received my tank and fender about a week after I ordered them and they are perfect. The tank and fender fit perfectly on my frame. It was super easy to install. They supplied the mounting hardware and instructions. I ordered the fender with the tail light/lic. bracket and it looks so cool. I ran new gas lines and have been working on prepping the frame so I can give the frame a fresh coat of paint. Not sure if I'm going to paint the fiberglass myself or have someone else do it. I will post pictures when I get the bike completed.
Thanks guys for the recommendation.
Anyway I just wanted to give those guys at Omar's Fiberglass a great review and I would recommend them to anyone looking for great Fiberglass parts.

 

[jsmith1107]

Was able to do a little "horse trading" with someone regarding my half mile Omar Pipes. I traded them for the Yo Mama pipes from Pandemonium. I won't run straight pipes without mufflers however. My question is this---I know by looking at pictures that most people on trackers run something like an Emgo muffler--but could I run Harley Mufflers instead? Thoughts?

And no, this isn't my bike (wish it was) but I like how those mufflers look.

 

[jsmith1107]

Well, been awhile since I have been on here---been busy moving and setting up shop to finally get some work done on the bike. Paint is taken care of---Zack, the guy who paints for me, did a great job. Love the shadow effect.

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

That's a sharp paint job.
Yamasaki green?

 

[jsmith1107]

I guess you could say that---I believe the color is "sassy green" from the Mopars. The white is Harley pearl white. I wanted something different---haha

 

[jsmith1107]

Did some engine tearing down today--looks good and I don't see any scratches on the cylinder walls.

 

[jsmith1107]

Had some issues with about three screws though---anyone know where I can get these?

 

[jsmith1107]

Also a big thanks to my brother in law for helping me build this nice battery box---just waiting on switches to put in.

 

[jsmith1107]

Picked up my seat as well---dang, love this!

 

[jsmith1107]

Do I need to replace this?

 

[jsmith1107]

Lastly, dry fitted the exhaust on my other 650 to see how I liked the mid high pipes. Great job by Daniel at Pandemonium for building me this exhaust! Great work!

 

[TwoManyXS1Bs]

Have a really close look the the clutch screws threads where they end at the thicker shoulder. Bad screws will show signs of cracks and stretch there. You could drill them out, make them into shouldered sleeves per 5wins writeup in the clutch tech section. Or buy from MikesXS.

Yes, I'd replace the gouged camchain tensioner.

Like them pipes. No reverse cones?

 

[jsmith1107]

Hi TwoMany,
Thanks a lot for the reply and advice---first time I have had a 650 engine apart and taking advice from guys on here on what to replace. I have also been trying to look at other threads as well.

 

[jsmith1107]

ok, engine is all apart. Also had a chance to take the carbs apart--they look pretty nasty as this motor has been sitting for quite awhile.

Two questions---what does everyone use for cleaning carbs and making them look new again? Vinegar I have heard of, ultrasonic cleaning, anything else?

Second question---besides the obvious of gaskets and seals to replace, what other things should I be looking at? I am not seeing anything obvious with this engine that needs replacing.

 

[jsmith1107]

Ok, had the engine bead blasted and finally had a chance to get it all painted.

 

[jsmith1107]

Had a chance to do some fork shaving---I was a little nervous going into this but turned out pretty decent actually. Started with my grinding cut off wheel and then I used a flap sanding disc to get it down to where it was pretty flat. From there I used 220 grit wet/dry working my way up with 500 grit, 1200 grit, and finally 2000 grit until it is basically sand mark free. Need to finish polishing these but I ran out of time.