Chuck Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Scud.. you're an animal.. do you ever sleep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 This bike is gonna be better than new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 I think I'm gonna rename my garage Goose Island. Here's a tip on installing a Roper Plate - use two extra long screws to keep all 4 layers aligned. Then hang it from the block, push it up and put in all the other bolts. And nothing says "I bloody well give a shit" like a Roper line: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMDL Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 I think I'm gonna rename my garage Goose Island. Here's a tip on installing a Roper Plate - use two extra long screws to keep all 4 layers aligned. Then hang it from the block, push it up and put in all the other bolts. And nothing says "I bloody well give a shit" like a Roper line: No shaved apes on Goose Island! Nice work, Tim! Shaun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rox Lemans Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Scud, that old girl is coming out to be super pretty . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 That is disgustingly nice looking.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Thanks guys. I've been hoping to get it done in time to ride to the Not-A-Rally near Sedona, Arizona on May 5-7. But with my business travel lately it seems unlikely. Won't be home till Wednesday evening - not enough time to finish up and do some shake-down rides. And I still have to get it registered in CA. And did you see the Greenie reflected in the Roper Plate? Too subtle? I may have to set the Green tank on this bike and wheel(ie) it into the sun to see how it looks with candy-red rocker covers. Currently enjoying the Hudson River out the window of Amtrak on the way back to Penn Station in NYC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Naa, it's just green gaskets.. you're not foolin me.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Naa, it's just green gaskets.. you're not foolin me.. Au contraire. You can clearly see the Greenie's starter cover reflected on the plate in the middle picture - and the silver engine in the background. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Oh, I was lookin at the wrong pticher. You're right.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted April 28, 2017 Author Share Posted April 28, 2017 Well... tonight was supposed to be the "It runs" celebration. But It's got a fuel leak and I am puzzled. Glad I pushed it outside for this test - and had hose (and fire extinguishers) at the ready. As a reminder, I installed a new Wix fuel filter and all new fuel lines and clamps a few months back. Here's the sequence of events: Installed tank, turned on key, smelled gas. Inspection shows gas on top of engine. Turn on key again while watching - gas seems to be coming out of the top of the fuel pump. (rinse with water). Decide that old fuel pump may be bad - install fuel pump from parts bike. While I was there, I verified that the arrow on the fuel filter is pointing in the direction of fuel flow. Also tightened up all hose clamps (firm with nut-driver, but not using leverage of a small ratchet). Turn key on again - gas seems to again be coming from the top of the pump. (again rinse with water) Discovered kink in fuel line right before pressure regulator. Cut hose a little shorter to get better curve and reinstall. Turn on key - same leak from pump. So... I am confused. First I figured something went bad inside the original pump. But I am surprised to see the replacement pump leak at the same spot. So... It'll come apart again tomorrow. Any ideas what I should be looking for? Can I test the pump off the bike? Can a pump break an internal seal if a fuel line is kinked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Two different fuel pumps leaked? Makes me think the blockage is downstream . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docc Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 But . . . I'm distracted by how gnarly that V11 looks like it sits . . . I think you should even ride it without the seat. Grrrrrrrr::::: I mean: look at that pattern of *trellis* rear subframe tubes . . . I have never seen that aspect of this design before . . . Your bike isn't really "naked" unless you can see its *skeleton* . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Street fighter! I'm sure you've replaced the fuel hoses. I know I've had the ends of fuel hose fray a little and a little snip off the end and sliding the clamp back a little. That's the only thing I can think of.... Are these typical worm drive hose clamps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Could you pull the hose off an injector and let it prime to see if the pump is "dead-heading"? I.e. Blocked regulator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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