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Post by johnnyb300 on Feb 17, 2017 12:22:43 GMT -5
Took the '76 XT out for a shakedown ride today. Still thumpin' strong.
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Post by jes on Feb 18, 2017 11:44:46 GMT -5
Took the '76 XT out for a shakedown ride today. Still thumpin' strong. Very nice! 👍
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Post by johnnyb300 on Feb 18, 2017 17:05:25 GMT -5
Thanks, Joe. Being ex-military, you may recognize those structures in the background in the 2nd pic. Hint: 25 years ago, that bike (and me) would be in a shoot-to-kill zone!
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Post by jes on Feb 19, 2017 0:23:43 GMT -5
Thanks, Joe. Being ex-military, you may recognize those structures in the background in the 2nd pic. Hint: 25 years ago, that bike (and me) would be in a shoot-to-kill zone!
They wouldn't have shot the bike. lol
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Post by Admin on Feb 20, 2017 20:42:52 GMT -5
Thanks, Joe. Being ex-military, you may recognize those structures in the background in the 2nd pic. Hint: 25 years ago, that bike (and me) would be in a shoot-to-kill zone! First, That is a great looking bike. Second, that looks like Cecil Field. I did some work on the base when it was active. I have wondered for years about getting to use a bit of the property that the city owns out around Cecil for a hare scramble or enduro. I don't know the exact acreage but I think it's around 25,000 acres. The city could shave of a little piece for us to use.
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Post by johnnyb300 on Feb 23, 2017 16:06:52 GMT -5
[/quote]I have wondered for years about getting to use a bit of the property that the city owns out around Cecil for a hare scramble or enduro. I don't know the exact acreage but I think it's around 25,000 acres. The city could shave of a little piece for us to use. [/quote] You got me thinking about that property, Rick, so I did a little research. Obviously, anything south of Normandy Blvd is out of the question, what with those active runways and all. Unfortunately, based on Google Maps and the Equestrian Center website, nearly all the Yellow Water property north of Normandy consists of either new roads, developed land, or the Equestrian Center Conservation Corridor with hiking/bicycling/horse trails. www.jaxequestriancenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Cecil-Riding-Trails.pdf
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Post by jes on Feb 23, 2017 18:37:09 GMT -5
John, thank you for your research. I thought it looked like you were riding out at Yellow Water.
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Post by mundy on Mar 1, 2017 9:46:26 GMT -5
Turned it over to someone who knew what they were doing!
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Post by dwade on Mar 17, 2017 16:59:09 GMT -5
Installed a new coil, plug wire, cap, and an hour meter. Repacked the spark arrestor a few weeks ago, so hopefully it's ready for tomorrows sound check.
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Post by ozzy on Mar 17, 2017 18:54:38 GMT -5
Now where did my rear axle go?
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Post by dwade on Mar 17, 2017 19:47:33 GMT -5
Aaaaand it won't start. It'll fire but won't stay running. I might just send the carb to Tokyo Mods and be done with it.
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Post by ozzy on Mar 21, 2017 7:50:33 GMT -5
Aaaaand it won't start. It'll fire but won't stay running. I might just send the carb to Tokyo Mods and be done with it. Hi Danny, If you are running fuel with ethanol, you might just need to get the carb cleaned and check the jets for corrosion. The Ethanol attracts moisture and seems to attack brass jets if left sitting for a while. Another possibility for any four stroke is the valves might need adjusting. Hope this helps. Ozzy
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Post by ssummey on May 13, 2017 22:20:44 GMT -5
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Post by bmiller on May 16, 2017 15:52:15 GMT -5
Wow, that is absolutely beautiful. You do awesome work.
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Post by jes on May 16, 2017 22:18:17 GMT -5
Wow, that is absolutely beautiful. You do awesome work.
I agree with Barry. Absolutely incredible work.
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Post by ssummey on Jun 21, 2017 19:43:08 GMT -5
Getting close, still looking for a airbox cover, finish the pipe run the throttle cable and gas lines and on to the next project.
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Post by ozzy on Jun 21, 2017 19:48:19 GMT -5
AWSOME JOB! I want to do a Jackpiner too.
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Post by jes on Jun 27, 2017 20:54:33 GMT -5
Scott,
It is absolutely amazing to see these bikes before and then after you meticulously restore them to their former glory. They are truly incredible works of art!
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Post by ssummey on Jun 28, 2017 14:06:01 GMT -5
Jess/Oz, thanks for the kind words. It should be ready soon then on to a hopefully good home. I may end up at some point doing this ones brother but we'll see. Today I had tires installed on my 03 Triumph Bonnie and also had it dyno tested for air/fuel ratios. Just wanted to know if the new jets I installed we're correct. Next up, 1963 Triumph Cub 200c. Should be a good project. Previous owner did a fluff and polish but it needs front end and engine work, new wiring and also a change in color to match that Factory color. Should be interesting as the fender stripes had hand painted gold pin stripes. I'll post some before photos when I get it going..
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Post by Guns on Jul 7, 2017 15:56:43 GMT -5
Changed the O-rings on the fuel inlet valve. Ready to ride tomorrow.
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