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    Installing SpeedHut gauges

    in How to...

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    On 7/9/2023 at 10:03 AM, drossell7 said:

    I started a conversion to Speedhut gauges but never completed it.  So, the gauges and other bits are for sale at a discount.

    Before I did any work on my bike I partially staged the installation by buying a new intrument holder

    (lower plastic portion) from Harpers and the metal portion (that attaches to the triple clamp) from Ebay. 

    I fabticated brackets based from other members comments in this string.  Everything you need including a

    plug for the crankcase where the speedo cable came out to do the conversion is here.

     

    The speedometer is the GPS version and is set to 20,000 miles.  The metal portion of the intrument holder

    has a slight bend - use the one from your machine.  Cost is $200.  Call Dave 973 632-2237

     

     

     

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    PM sent.  I would love to buy this setup for my V11.

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    Fresh Pictures

    in 24/7 V11

    Posted

    The V11 came out of hibernation yesterday and took a few shots. 

    Took this YT video also with some gratuitous blipping.  No motorcycle sounds better to my ears. 

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    Show us yer Tontis!

    in Older models

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    2 minutes ago, docc said:

    Nice, Dave! I hope that' not the only picture . . . :pic:

    Will the GTS be getting your loving treatment?

    The GTS is going to remain in it's current state.  It was restored about 20 or 30 years ago and has plenty of warts.  It runs so well that I just can't bear to tear it apart.  Plus the patina that the old restoration has acquired has grown on me. 

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    Cool 1100 Tonti

    in Older models

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    The more of the video you watch the more you appreciate the build.  All done in a Very modest shop and on a tight budget.   Very nicely done.  That YouTube channel is excellent by the way,.

    What [music] do you listen to? Share your favs

    in Special place for banter and conversation

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    Sparklehorse has been receiving quite a bit of airplay in my little motorcycle shop the last couple of years.  Sparklehorse is an acquired taste, but I have come around and enjoy the originality very much.

    I purchased a 93 1000S that had been owned by Mark Linkous of Sparklehorse until his untimely demise.  I must be honest that I had never heard of Sparklehorse until I bought Mark's bike.  I spent some time getting to know more about Mark and his band, Sparklehorse through internet research and was amazed by how many Sparklehorse videos there are on YouTube.  I purchased a few of his CDs and started playing them while fettling his old bike.  Listening to Mark sing and play while working on his old bike certainly added an extra dimension to wrenching.

    Here is a picture of Mark on his beloved 1000S.  I have gotten to know one of his long time band mates a bit and he told me Mark absolutely loved this bike.

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    Current state after an extensive fettling.  I am recovering from hip replacement just 3 weeks ago, so the bikes are already in their winter hibernation mode.

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    1977 Lemans - Extensive Fettling Finished

    in Older models

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    One year ago I purchased this 77 Lemans.  It was a nice solid unit but had a few cosmetic issues.  The most serious was cosmetic damage to the fairing, instruments, and instrument housings.   When I got it home I noticed that the red gear lube in the transmission was leaking from the bell housing.  This gave me the incentive to give it a complete going over. 

    Here is the summary.

    ENGINE
    The engine was partially disassembled for inspection and found to be in very good condition.
    Rear main seal replaced, and gave the exterior a detail.
    CLUTCH
    Replaced clutch and upgraded to the deep spline.
    TRANSMISSION
    Disassembled for inspection and found to be in good condition.
    Rear and front main seals replaced. Front seal had been leaking.
    DRIVELINE
    U-Joint replaced and all spline drive shaft and couplings.
    U-joint carrier bearing replaced. The bearing felt rough and upon removal found the inner race had 3 cracks.
    Rear drive spline and mating drive spline on rear wheel replaced, along with new cush rubbers.
    BRAKES
    All 3 brake rotors were refinished by TrueDisk.
    All brake pads replaced with "best" Brembo carbon ceramic pads.
    New front master cylinder rebuild kit.
    Brake lines replaced with black steel braided lines.
    MISCELLANEOUS
    Damaged instruments repaired by Palo Alto Speedometer Service
    Damaged instrument cluster housings replaced
    New wiring harness from Greg Bender. A thing of beauty!
    Fresh paint by PaintWorks. Craig did his usual amazing work including the satin black finish on the fuel tank.
    New exact reproduction seat from Guzzibits.
    All rusty hardware was zinc plated at Manner Plating (local).
    Fresh Avon AM 26 RoadRiders and converted to tubeless.
    Fork seals and many other rubber bits replaced.
     
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