NickDG 23 #176 May 7, 2009 I'm saving up . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,538 #177 May 7, 2009 Quote Quote So when does it get an engine? I was just thinking it's missing that bit in the middle. Either that, or it will need a big-ass rear cog with a campy derailleur! I'm thinking SRAM mountain parts; The twist-grip shifters will blend in better."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #178 May 10, 2009 Although Nina's not ready for paint yet, I had a quart of Hod Rod Flatz I wanted to try out. So I prepped and shot my front fender. The first go was a disaster. I followed the spec sheet exactly and added the reducer even though I thought the paint was pretty thin to begin with. And sure enough it ran like Napoleon's army at Waterloo . . . The next day I sanded it off and prepped it again. But before that I ran my fingernail across it and although it wasn't yet fully cured it seemed to be a tough finish. (It didn't leave a mark like regular flat black paint would.) This time I left out the reducer and it flowed fine with no runs or sags . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #179 May 10, 2009 Sweet! What kind of engine/size are you thinking about? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 136 #180 May 11, 2009 Quote Sweet! What kind of engine/size are you thinking about? one of these 2 .. just because An-2 engines are not easy to find in his area scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #181 May 11, 2009 Shit, all you need is a pair of the cylinders and a block of aluminum and you could have this bad ass engine. http://thekneeslider.com/archives/2008/07/09/gunbus-410-cubic-inch-v-twin-motorcycle-completed/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,538 #182 May 11, 2009 Quote Quote Sweet! What kind of engine/size are you thinking about? one of these 2 .. just because An-2 engines are not easy to find in his area One of these would be economical to run:"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freethefly 6 #183 May 14, 2009 Perfect fit!, and green, too "...And once you're gone, you can't come back When you're out of the blue and into the black." Neil Young Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #184 May 14, 2009 LMAO . . . !!! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,538 #185 May 14, 2009 Quote Perfect fit!, and green, too But I think Nick was planning on a *two* cylinder powerplant; Can you fit a second rodent in that wheel?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 26 #186 May 14, 2009 Quote Quote Perfect fit!, and green, too But I think Nick was planning on a *two* cylinder powerplant; Can you fit a second rodent in that wheel? A better more powerfull solution would be to add a cat to that rodent powerplant. It'd be like a turbo!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,538 #187 May 14, 2009 Quote A better more powerfull solution would be to add a cat to that rodent powerplant. It'd be like a turbo! However the cat would cause more frequent rodent replacement due to rodent over-stress, and/or cat-rodent ingestion."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 26 #188 May 14, 2009 Quote Quote A better more powerfull solution would be to add a cat to that rodent powerplant. It'd be like a turbo! However the cat would cause more frequent rodent replacement due to rodent over-stress, and/or cat-rodent ingestion. Whatever... If you want high performance, you have to be willing to do the maintenance.Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #189 May 27, 2009 It's Motor Day !!! I went with a brand new 1340 Evo. It is, after all, the best motor Harley ever made! I'll put a cam in it once its broken in! I'm a delirious happy man . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #190 May 28, 2009 Damn looking good. What are you running for induction? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #191 May 28, 2009 Probably an S&S or a stock CV with jets. But now that I have the motor sorted I definitely must have one of these! I love technology . . . http://www.vidmax.com/video/59009/State_of_the_Art_Garage_Door_Opener/ NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iluvtofly 0 #192 May 28, 2009 Quote Probably an S&S or a stock CV with jets. But now that I have the motor sorted I definitely must have one of these! I love technology . . . http://www.vidmax.com/video/59009/State_of_the_Art_Garage_Door_Opener/ NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 721 #193 May 28, 2009 Seriously... Vtwin forums have a few threads on taking a regular garage door opener and tapping it into the high beam switch.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,538 #194 May 28, 2009 Quote Probably an S&S or a stock CV with jets. But now that I have the motor sorted I definitely must have one of these! I love technology . . . http://www.vidmax.com/video/59009/State_of_the_Art_Garage_Door_Opener/ NickD Damn! That works much better than my garage-door-opener, and is better looking as well. I wonder if it has any other uses?"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #195 May 28, 2009 I'll bet it does . . . In case of interest the full build thread is here: http://www.clubchopper.com/forums/showthread.php?t=71200 NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LongWayToFall 0 #196 May 28, 2009 CVs have always worked great on the jap bikes I work on, although you might decide on more cfm, especially with a cam. Cool lookin bike. Make a video for the first start up! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #197 June 3, 2009 Painted the battery box I built red figuring a flat black girl can always use a splash of color . . . And here's how I find I'm spending a lot of time lately. Waiting for the UPS guy . . . NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halfpastniner 0 #198 June 3, 2009 Shit man. I'm not even much of a bike guy but that thing looks sexy!BASE 1384 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NickDG 23 #199 June 3, 2009 >>Shit man. I'm not even much of a bike guy but that thing looks sexy!That's the best ever complement possible! Thanks, Bro! NickD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,538 #200 June 3, 2009 Quote Waiting for the UPS guy . . . More accurate caption: "Damn! The neighbor's daughter in sunbathing again!""There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites