Protip: don't reuse gaskets, skip doing a shakedown run, and immediately embarkon a 50-mile round trip. Oil will mist everywhere...
Old Fart tip: That's how we keep things from rusting.
And, when it stops leaking, you need oil...
Protip: don't reuse gaskets, skip doing a shakedown run, and immediately embarkon a 50-mile round trip. Oil will mist everywhere...
Old Fart tip: That's how we keep things from rusting.
And, when it stops leaking, you need oil...
....pulling into the station the pump jockey said, "ya know, yer smokin' a bit there?"
"Yup" says I. "She's old. But I check her oil. If she's NOT smokin', that's when I worry about it!"![]()
Looking good - everything except the tail light/license plate setup, which quite frankly looks like ass. Just sayin', Nutty. A subdued LED brake-light tucked up under the rear of the seat would be much better.
I really dig that new stance! Your bike really captures the spirit of why I ride and tinker on these old motorcycles. Kudos bro!
I'm about to order some rear shocks and was curious as to the length you're running? Also, did you finally end up lowering your forks at all?
the seat is sick man, the contour of that line is buttery smooth!
Hey, thanks the_nutt.
I have an '81 Special, originally with ridiculous low shocks and long(ish) forks. I was originally thinking 13.5" for shocks and lowering the fork, but I really like the nice high stance you've got going on now. I might have to take a page from your book and call Dave Quinn for some long shocks and just rock out with my stock forks!