Another fine mess Ollie!

[gggGary]

Chuck M built up a 700 motor from parts I had in the shed.

The #s matching chassis

Per normal gggGary practice, have little idea where this is headed.
But there's going to be a lot of trips to the shed.
First up; scrub the frame a bit, dab on some paint, then toss the motor in.

 

[MrBultaco]

....jeez. I think I'm running out of reading your theads.

 

[Mailman]

Hmmm....son of Madness!

 

[gggGary]

Think she's going to be Ollie!

Frame isn't bad, must of mostly lived indoors, usual rust where the battery overflow tube wasn't reattached. other than that just typical weld areas and cable rubs rust.

 

[Jim]

Anything else done to the 700?

 

[gggGary]

Not a lot?
8 plate clutch.
welded crankshaft
the hoos front guide
new cam chain the usual seals gaskets etc.
I had wanted to put in a MikesXS overdrive 5th gear but the one I had didn't fit the tranny in this motor.
It may get that set of pumper carbs from the Grizzly bear.
Got distracted went and looked at a micro CNC mill but it was tinkertoy enough that I dug in on a low price and got turned down.
Don't think it was much of a loss, had a nice fall car ride out of it. Went by this in Delavan WI

 

[5twins]

So ..... will this be another addition to the collection or a "flipper"?

 

[gggGary]

So ..... will this be another addition to the collection or a "flipper"?

As always; I have no plan, and I'm sticking to it!
The XS shed count is still strong of a dozen. How many can I get done, then how many would I be willing to maintain?
Got that pair of pentagram wheels...
There's an FZR600 fork out there.... But these tubes look real good.
Those handlebars gotta go, can't do that position anymore, not even for short rides.

 

[5twins]

Yes, I like lower than stock handlebars (and the Euro bend) but too low is, well, too low and no good. Cable re-routing is also very difficult when the bars are too low like this, and with drag bars too. Those are another style that get a "thumbs down" from me.

 

[member28833]

As always; I have no plan, and I'm sticking to it!

Cool ! Another XS bike show in progress. You and lakeview sure do keep the rest of us entertained
Do you at least know which tank / body color yet? And I agree on the "plan" those just change anyway lol.
-R

 

[gggGary]

Cool ! Another XS bike show in progress. You and lakeview sure do keep the rest of us entertained
Do you at least know which tank / body color yet? And I agree on the "plan" those just change anyway lol.
-R

Not sure, I like a red or silver frame, but that's a lotta work.
Distractions.
Got called to help with a building inspection.

May need a few repairs

Gotta watch where you step.

 

[Paul Sutton]

How's that Norton Commando getting on?

 

[gggGary]

How's that Norton Commando getting on?

Sure rub it in, another "all winter(s)"project, still amassing parts for it.

 

[gggGary]

Dont leave the van unattended in strange places.

There will now be a short break in your scheduled programming. Stand by for further notices.

 

[Mailman]

Dont leave the van unattended in strange places.
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There will now be a short break in your scheduled programming. Stand by for further notices.

Could it be that Gary has found his mid weight , feet forward , smooth a silk , comfy cruiser? With a back rest no less!

 

[GLJ]

Dont leave the van unattended in strange places.
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Diet you say! Downsizing I heard!

 

[gggGary]

Sheesh tough crowd!

Could it be that Gary has found his mid weight , feet forward , smooth a silk , comfy cruiser? With a back rest no less!

mid weight might be a bit lenient, 575 lbs dry, everything else is right.... Shadow 1100 sabre

Diet you say! Downsizing I heard!

new tires, new battery, this spring. Not perfect but it'll clean up pretty nice,.2 seats leatherlyke hard bags.

Has a short he sez, I'm no mechanic, bro in law was s'posed to fix it, never showed I bought a different bike, it sat all summer.............
Low balled him and he bit, and that's what I know.
AGM Battery shows 5 volts so it's on the hope n a prayer charging regime.
See the three stator wire connector is gone three crimps in it's place....
Some homebrew wiring for stereo in the batwing and mebbie the front spot lights.
the game is afoot.
lashing up the new battery from Madness to see what happens. Hoping for brrm brrm noises.

 

[5twins]

Oh boy, a flamer, lol. Those paint jobs always crack me up.

 

[gggGary]

Oh boy, a flamer, lol. Those paint jobs always crack me up.

Stock Honda paint.

 

[Mailman]

I hope you start a diagnosis thread? Good fun for us stuck at home.