Got a coupla things done today. Re-checked the valves and cam chain tension, found out the timing was about 5-8 degrees advanced and that why it tried to brake my ankle. With all that done it starts on one kick warm, 1 or 2 kicks cold and the motor sounds noticably crisper than before the top endjob.
Gotta thank the following people for all the help that made this build possible:
Robert at Omar's: Great to do business with and I now consider him a good friend.
Hugh at Hugh's Hand Built: Beautiful work on the forks.
Mike at 650 Central: If you ever just need to talk (OK listen) call him
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A&A Racing: Great flat track folks-they've been doin' this a LOONG time.
Speed and Sport Yamaha: Tons of NOS stuff there-check 'em out.
Mike's XS: Thank god someone is doin' this.
My wonderful wife of 42+ years who NEVER had one bad word to say during this build!
My son-in-law Jeff Locke who's been my right hand thru this and is responsible for the paint and a whole lot more.
My long-time friend Eric Lunn whose RD400 Tracker put the needle in my arm and without whose help this would've been a LOT more diffucult.
My friend Bob Mullins who is "Moon Signs and Design" for the artwork.
Piercey Toyota in Milpitas, CA who fired me last November for not wanting to rip people off in the service drive (this actually was a GOOD thing).
And last but sure as hell not least THIS forum and the great people on here who were patient and helpful with a newbie who, at times, had no clue!
I know I've forgot one or two people but I'm sure they'll forgive me. It's been a long strange trip and the cool thing is it's just beginning! The rides and stories are just starting.
Merry Christmas to me and to all y'all!!
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