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General Category => Fabrication => Topic started by: 96turboracer on August 01, 2010, 03:01:07 AM

Title: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on August 01, 2010, 03:01:07 AM: Ok everyone, I'm looking to chop up my bike again and make it a bit simpler and more fun to ride.

I've ridden it in it's current configuration for a couple years now. Here's some pics of it now:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FNewchoppershots002.jpg&hash=6003a00929d619b7461e358c5d88c9efad13765c)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FNewchoppershots001.jpg&hash=a01586ce748bfad26d15111eebe9afc09fb91a7f)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FNewchoppershots006.jpg&hash=30d3aabfbe4e8751049a8886c15dd48052f0f41c)

Things I like about the bike:

The front end
Exhaust
Wide rear tire
Gas tank

Things I no longer want on the bike:

Air-ride system
Jackshaft
Too long wheelbase
Wide handlebars
Headlight
Forward controls
dropseat

I've really enjoyed riding this bike as is for a long time, I've taken it to a few shows and gotten some good feedback, but I think it's time for a change. I've done the air-ride thing and now I'm over it. It just takes too long to fill the tank in the mornings, there's endless air-leaks to track down with all the vibrations, but most importantly the charging system on the bike is not strong enough to completely overcome the drain when the compressor is running, so while it's airing up the tank it'll start missing on one cylinder, and this problem is compounded when the bike is cold. It doesn't sound like that big of a deal, and it wasn't too bad for a long time, but I'm tired of it now. I just want to jump on the bike and go.

So here's the plan- I want to make the bike still cool, but with a different look, more upright riding position and just a more sporty ride overall.
I'm going to cut the back half of the frame off, try to use most of the existing swingarm as the rear section and just make it a traditional hardtail frame, no dropseat this time. Handlebars will be Mike's XS superbike bars, the guy I got them from is shipping them now, but here's a pic:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2Fhandlebars.jpg&hash=d917e44276d64b67c151400272a8f4be8fcfb322)

Sorry to Twinsarehot, I stole your pic :)

The current handlebars will get cut off at the fork tubes, and the headlight mount will remain, although it'll get modified to accept a different headlight, This awesome yellow lens 6v studebaker lamp with peeling chrome ;D I just need to buy a voltage reducer to run it.

The bike will be shortened by almost a foot, the bars will be higher, I'll probably switch to mid-controls and this time I'll have a sprung seat so people will shut up about it. Overall my goal is to make the bike a lot more fun to ride, not as much of a cruiser. More responsive for cornering, ect...

After a couple hours work today here's how the bike currently sits:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1662.jpg&hash=d41554929b5b5883eeae4ea4c88905c8863f8c16)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1664.jpg&hash=c37821b75b55148c821ed1572c1444dda8474f57)

I'll get to chopping the frame tomorrow. No turning back now! Thanks for coming with me on this latest journey. I'm really hoping to complete this rebuild in under a month. Much unlike my usual build times.
Sky
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: Joseph Davis on August 01, 2010, 06:49:34 AM: This is time and effort that should be directed at the turbocharged badness.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: PhilStubbs on August 01, 2010, 09:17:57 AM: I said "why?" about the air ride when you built it. Sure it was cool, but I saw this complaining coming a mile away.

I also agree with JD, I wanna see the turbo bike run. Either way I will be watching cause I always like your build threads
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: highroller54 on August 01, 2010, 11:01:41 AM: Quote from: Joseph Davis on August 01, 2010, 06:49:34 AM
turbo

this
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on August 01, 2010, 12:25:16 PM: I hear you guys, but I realized I was focused too much on trying to get the turbo bike started and I was starting to take shortcuts with it. So i'm taking a break to regroup.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: Phate on August 01, 2010, 12:34:52 PM: Quote from: 96turboracer on August 01, 2010, 12:25:16 PM
I hear you guys, but I realized I was focused too much on trying to get the turbo bike started and I was starting to take shortcuts with it. So i'm taking a break to regroup.

So put a turbo on this one too?
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: HiProfile on August 02, 2010, 01:23:47 AM: Yeah, take a shortcut with a t25 fluxcored onto this one instead.

I don't understand why you wouldn't just replace the cylinder with conventional shocks. It would probably make riding it a little more comfortable.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on August 02, 2010, 01:36:56 AM: Pivot point is in the wrong spot, if it actually had give the chain would lose tension and make it un-rideable.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on August 03, 2010, 02:41:34 AM: Chop Chop.... seems a bit shorter now!

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1665.jpg&hash=c759f37378510dbf183076fc39bee414ea716730)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1667.jpg&hash=45ec63238e7bcd2a30995d982a7482ab46241828)

Here's my headlight and the headlight mount with the bars cut off. I still need to remake the part where the headlight attaches as it's a different style than the other light

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1668.jpg&hash=5d2be14faf0b3dc3c4ca9ad3cd346f2732f225ad)

Really enjoying playing with my new lathe, turned down some tube to fit perfectly inside the other to make some frame slugs:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1669.jpg&hash=8083f892992426dd06ca701a63ee607a4c93a3cf)

The swingarm has all the stuff I don't need anymore chopped off and is ready to weld back on. Here are a couple pics of it in its planned location:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1674.jpg&hash=f203a5c4304fad5b174cf827daa25752d9aae760)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1673.jpg&hash=361936b3f235fda2452163e02dc509fdcf5f8add)

Super happy with it so far, and I'm glad it's moving along quickly as well. I kind of have a deadline for finishing it, my brother in law is coming to visit with his bike on the 21st, so I'm really hoping to have this done in time to ride with him.

Thanks again for looking
Sky
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: TunerToys on August 03, 2010, 09:53:17 AM: Always enjoy your projects Sky. Thanks for posting up and doing so much! Craig
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: BoostedSchemes on August 03, 2010, 08:12:32 PM: you really should do work on your turbo bike, you are not a gay old man yet so you should save the choppers for them

whats with your neon, i dont remember you getting rid of it. that was a hella beater, i liked it.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on August 04, 2010, 01:28:27 AM: Quote from: BoostedSchemes on August 03, 2010, 08:12:32 PM
whats with your neon, i dont remember you getting rid of it. that was a hella beater, i liked it.

Hah, most people don't remember that car anymore. I sold the supercharger system to a guy in Pennsylvania, put the car back to stock and realized what a piece of crap it was. The car was pretty well worked over by that point. So I sold it to a junkyard for $400. Kind of a sad end to a car that gave a lot to me, but at the time it felt like the right thing to do.
Sometimes I miss it, but then again I don't miss FWD.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: BoostedSchemes on August 04, 2010, 06:37:28 PM: look at your skillset brother, who said you needed to keep the neon fwd :noel:

something made my 96 neon feel like a better "beat the shit out of it" car than any crappy old civic... it somehow felt lighter? more tossable? less valuable? I dunno, but they are fun to abuse.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: Towdogg on August 06, 2010, 12:30:34 PM: Neon....

Nigger. Excited. Over. Nothing.....

Fuck a Neon.....

Nice bike btw...
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: Joseph Davis on August 06, 2010, 07:13:18 PM: Quote from: Towdogg on August 06, 2010, 12:30:34 PM
Neon....

Nigger. Excited. Over. Nothing.....

Fuck a Neon.....

I want a 1G Neon with an SRT-4 swap.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: PhilStubbs on August 06, 2010, 10:53:01 PM: I like to show srt4's my taillights. All of them around here are slow and have open downpipes with turbos that spool if you just consider touching the go pedal
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on August 08, 2010, 01:20:15 AM: Progress!

Got my handlebars in, they are perfect just what I wanted!

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1683.jpg&hash=c3e7e57c5975e443c32c897d9292c2b24e76f881)

I also got some springs for the seat, just cheapo 3" springs

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1681.jpg&hash=8e4f60c2970cd074de19f6c1397c412e84e7e794)

I'm hoping to have those mounted tomorrow. To what you ask? My new seat:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1680.jpg&hash=6f2fb4058051b1d67002da8f536d5922781a21b3)

Haha, I know what you're thinking. Truth is this bike will still only be ridden about 60 miles at a time, and I'm thinking that a combination of the gel seat and the springs will be comfortable enough. Anything has to be better than what I had right? :)

Got the frame together and welded up as well:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1675.jpg&hash=16d688f20d8d41007818bdc89c4fa5e0e18855e9)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1677.jpg&hash=2d8ff5246e989295cbe19cb3385dfe28fca74d24)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1679.jpg&hash=b751611204b91a7423707abcdce6ac43080d9110)

I've got to cut some new wheel spacers to recenter the rear wheel, but man I'm really happy with how this is looking right now.

Plan for tomorrow is to get my pegs mounted, center rear wheel, remount rear lower fender mount, Cut down rear fender, make new shorter thicker fender struts, mount seat. I'll never actually get all that stuff done, but I can dream right.....

Thanks for coming along
Sky
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: DmC on August 08, 2010, 02:56:02 AM: Choppers are gay. Work on your other bike.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on August 09, 2010, 01:54:03 AM: Quote from: DmC on August 08, 2010, 02:56:02 AM
Choppers are gay. Work on your other bike.

No ;D

More pics....

Didn't get a whole lot accomplished today, but it's coming together. I did get the pegs mounted:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1688.jpg&hash=4c2fe5c124f92807c3bb6773fa98a15f6bab697c)

I realized that I shouldn't go with mids because it'd just be too short for my size. So I just redid the existing pegs.

I got started on my seat mounting, this looks like angle iron, but is in fact two pieces of flat stock, I used what I had around :)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1689.jpg&hash=318d3d295032f37b925d962ea3523b3c6ed86d05)

Front mounting point getting there:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1690.jpg&hash=32c5df90a7ed0d6d3226987d67b205fa52aae2bb)

Tossed the engine back in to check alignment and such, some quick mockup pics:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1685.jpg&hash=37699acfa77648e5417a6321dd043306f9867d7f)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1684.jpg&hash=68db7fbaccafdb576abef6eca4a8bc05f65168ec)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1687.jpg&hash=9eda303765e9ff84c0ac8d10d0963b3cc559bb6e)

I need some opinions here though guys, I'm pondering leaving the rear fender the length it is instead of cutting it down. What do you think?

Also, eagle eyed people will recognize the front seat mounts as being my old fender struts haha,

A couple pics of me on the bike as well:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1698.jpg&hash=062ad8f2e181df0297595ead6c42090397b177f9)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1699.jpg&hash=8f45504c4ecb47fe17665c356b6173ce363b7322)

I'm feeling good about the deadline right now, lots and lots of little stuff to iron out, but still I think I can make it!

Thanks for looking
Sky
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: robus on August 09, 2010, 02:57:58 AM: Before looking at the fender you need to get a decent seat :-X
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: michigan_soler on August 09, 2010, 03:21:21 AM: Fender that length or longer imo.... no shorter
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: jabberwock on August 09, 2010, 07:17:16 AM: ride naked
scoot up a little
poop through seat slot
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: PhilStubbs on August 09, 2010, 08:55:20 AM: I like this bike so much more now. It was cool before, but seeing it as a rigid just makes it 10x cooler to me.

I say leave the fender alone also.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: dvst8r on August 09, 2010, 11:01:59 AM: I too like the fender as is, and I agree fully that the bicycle seat is super gay.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: highroller54 on August 09, 2010, 12:41:43 PM: Quote from: dvst8r on August 09, 2010, 11:01:59 AM
that the bicycle seat is super gay.
this bitch.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: Joseph Davis on August 09, 2010, 07:55:16 PM: Looks like you're making a lot of progress. Will you be finished by tomorrow afternoon so you can get back to el turbo beasto?
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: BoostedSchemes on August 09, 2010, 08:37:00 PM: I may not like the project as much as the other shit you do but I cant argue with a guy who "does work".
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: dvst8r on August 10, 2010, 12:00:25 AM: Quote from: BoostedSchemes on August 09, 2010, 08:37:00 PM
I may not like the project as much as the other shit you do but I cant argue with a guy who "does work".

This.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: Towdogg on August 10, 2010, 01:31:14 AM: Quote from: dvst8r on August 10, 2010, 12:00:25 AM
Quote from: BoostedSchemes on August 09, 2010, 08:37:00 PM
I may not like the project as much as the other shit you do but I cant argue with a guy who "does work".

This.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: bigdaddyvtec on August 10, 2010, 01:35:05 AM: I LOVE HARDT TAILS... SO GLAD you got rid of all the air ride shit. Looks great, but the seat,,, its got to go, iit doesnt look right, at all. Your legs will get sick of sitting on the frame rails too. Ditch the seat.... Id rather see this thing turboed than the other one.. LOL
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: dvst8r on August 10, 2010, 10:54:40 AM: Since I said your current seat is gay, and I stand by it, this is one of my votes for a replacement. http://cgi.ebay.com/TRACTOR-METAL-SEAT-OLD-MODEL-ORIGINAL-/140435873805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_500wt_1154 (http://cgi.ebay.com/TRACTOR-METAL-SEAT-OLD-MODEL-ORIGINAL-/140435873805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_500wt_1154) Clean it up add springs rock out.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: Joseph Davis on August 10, 2010, 11:18:50 AM: http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-pink-sparkle-and-white-banana-seat-persons-/290462357674?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0 (http://cgi.ebay.com/vintage-pink-sparkle-and-white-banana-seat-persons-/290462357674?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0)
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: robus on August 10, 2010, 04:39:48 PM: Quote from: dvst8r on August 10, 2010, 10:54:40 AM
Since I said your current seat is gay, and I stand by it, this is one of my votes for a replacement. http://cgi.ebay.com/TRACTOR-METAL-SEAT-OLD-MODEL-ORIGINAL-/140435873805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_500wt_1154 (http://cgi.ebay.com/TRACTOR-METAL-SEAT-OLD-MODEL-ORIGINAL-/140435873805?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0#ht_500wt_1154) Clean it up add springs rock out.
that plus springs
or this
http://shop.kickstartchopperparts.com/Leather-DIY-Seat-Kit-LTHRKT.htm (http://shop.kickstartchopperparts.com/Leather-DIY-Seat-Kit-LTHRKT.htm)
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on August 15, 2010, 12:17:40 AM: Love that pink seat, maybe on the turbo bike?

Ok everyone, time for some new photos. Worked a bunch today and got a lot done.

First and most important I got my kickstand setup. It was a bittersweet moment to put a kickstand on this bike :)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1710.jpg&hash=91c34e4dde276fdcf2bd882bf13350a4cac7c0cf)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1711.jpg&hash=bcdbc5e93b537ed9e07d037e89285d6c872b0c31)

Also, since i got pretty much universal hate on my seat choice I went a different way :) I cut down my original seat pan and used that instead. Also I got the headlight mounted and some wiring stuff out of the way. Also I got the chain cut and installed. Basically there's a lot of little stuff left to do. the only real fab left is to make the new fender struts. So here's some pictures of the bike almost finished:

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1706.jpg&hash=ffb3ea61c006f8ef0e582a2feaa847b036b1b455)

I love my headlight :)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1707.jpg&hash=82fdc7e0aa6abfdc7c3ae3ccac6ba00b556af41c)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1708.jpg&hash=bdfc06a228cd4e8351842f21a6c3c71f05b9a4d2)

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FDSCF1709.jpg&hash=e6d7effe631e1cbe8a168795b3ac7354716107b3)

Thanks for looking, and right now it looks like I'm going to make my deadline of riding it by next saturday. Actually I'm hoping to have it finished Thursday night so I can do some shakedown rides before Sat.
Sky
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: toyolla86 on August 15, 2010, 08:13:02 AM: you must not be married (anymore?)!

lookin sick though.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on August 15, 2010, 01:06:13 PM: Haha, you're right I have been seriously neglecting my wife lately. This'll be done this week though, and I promised her some time together :)
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: Joseph Davis on August 15, 2010, 01:08:23 PM: Quote from: 96turboracer on August 15, 2010, 01:06:13 PM
Haha, you're right I have been seriously neglecting my wife lately. This'll be done this week though, and I promised her some time together. Somebody needs to take video of me riding my sweet chopper :)
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: dvst8r on August 15, 2010, 01:13:22 PM: Looks good, glad we could peer pressure you into a seat change. :P

In for ride report.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: Towdogg on September 01, 2010, 12:16:22 PM: Update? Is it up and riding...
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: bigdaddyvtec on September 01, 2010, 12:46:35 PM: Looks Great Skye!!!! Loving the seat and the hard tail man VERY nice :noel:
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on September 02, 2010, 03:02:00 PM: Right you are guys, I definitely need to update this thread.

Here's the chronicle from where I last left off. I tossed some spray paint on the bike to cover the bare metal. put the remainder of the bike together and it was having running issues. Found the condenser was not grounded properly, then there was a piece of rubber stuck in the crossover tubes between the carbs. Got the bike together and running properly the Sat. morning that my brother in law showed up.

We got to go for a couple rides Sat. here's a few shots of the bike that day.

(https://realhomemadeturbo.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi45.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Ff98%2F96turboracer%2FIMAG0110.jpg&hash=5e7083b301a9f1765d403bad3d34202601463a39)

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Sunday I got to go for another ride out the a local golf course to play a round, and about a mile from the course my bike backfired then all the lights went out and it started running on one cylinder again. Fortunately my dad was able to come down and we loaded the bike into the back of my pickup, I said forget it I'll look at it later and played some golf.

When I got time to look at it I found the battery bone dry- checked the charging voltage and it was around 17V! Oops. I never really checked on the battery water level, I think it got completely dried out and shorted everything else out. I got another battery to see if there were any more problems and sure enough it was still running on one cylinder. I pulled the carb back apart on the left side some sort of filing was stuck dead center in my pilot jet. The rest of the carb was spotless. Now the bike starts first kick every single time, even dead cold.

I got a new regulator for the bike, but it's a little bit different style so I had to rewire things a bit. That's where I'm at right now, just finishing up the rewire and put my new battery in. Should be really ready to ride this weekend. I hope.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: crxvtec91 on September 06, 2010, 12:48:23 PM: Bike looks killer!
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 7808 on September 07, 2010, 12:30:12 AM: i like the new look, but it dont look right when your sitting on it, i think the seat is up to far or somthing.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: toyolla86 on September 07, 2010, 12:44:17 AM: Quote from: 7808 on September 07, 2010, 12:30:12 AM
i like the new look, but it dont look right when your sitting on it, i think the seat is up to far or somthing.

exactly what i was going to say. the seat is too high up. needs to be moved back a few inches.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: runsfromdacops on September 07, 2010, 02:29:38 AM: Quote from: toyolla86 on September 07, 2010, 12:44:17 AM
Quote from: 7808 on September 07, 2010, 12:30:12 AM
i like the new look, but it dont look right when your sitting on it, i think the seat is up to far or somthing.

exactly what i was going to say. the seat is too high up. needs to be moved back a few inches.
yep the bike is sweet but it looks like the seat is to far forword.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 7808 on September 07, 2010, 05:04:20 AM: those sporty or peanut tanks whatever there called are played as shit too, your bike is better then that. put a real saddle on that horse and make some crazy tank with your fabskillz and that bike would be awesome for a 2nd time
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on September 08, 2010, 03:20:58 PM: Quote from: 7808 on September 07, 2010, 05:04:20 AM
those sporty or peanut tanks whatever there called are played as shit too, your bike is better then that. put a real saddle on that horse and make some crazy tank with your fabskillz and that bike would be awesome for a 2nd time

You know, I built the first version entirely around that tank. But with the new look I hate to say it but I think you're right.

A righteous custom tank would look pimpin on there. Plus I could actually ride more than 60 miles at a time.

Ok new list, make a sick new tank and move the seat back..... It never ends! But I still need to get back on the turbo bike too!

Plus I just picked up this for my truck:

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Holset HY-35

8)
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: ratcityrex on September 08, 2010, 06:52:33 PM: Quote from: 96turboracer on September 08, 2010, 03:20:58 PM
Plus I just picked up this for my truck:

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Holset HY-35

8)

You nigger!! How much did you get that for? Ive been looking hi and low for one for about a month!
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on September 08, 2010, 08:26:08 PM: You're really going to hate me. I work at a Dodge dealership and I picked it up for free. :P
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: PhilStubbs on September 08, 2010, 09:42:45 PM: Damn, you do suck.

What are you putting it on?
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: ratcityrex on September 09, 2010, 12:45:54 AM: Quote from: 96turboracer on September 08, 2010, 08:26:08 PM
You're really going to hate me. I work at a Dodge dealership and I picked it up for free. :P

You sir have a pm!
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on September 09, 2010, 01:25:11 AM: Quote from: SecksyPeePee on September 08, 2010, 09:42:45 PM
What are you putting it on?

My sexy red truck you see in the pictures up near the top of the page.

It's an '86 Ford F150 2wd reg cab shortbed with the 300ci straight 6. Only 86k original miles! Should be sweet!
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: PhilStubbs on September 09, 2010, 10:42:51 AM: Sounds cool.

I'm planning on boosting my 90 silverado longbed 2wd 350ci to make torque. It's going to do a lot of towing.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: crxvtec91 on September 09, 2010, 11:02:13 AM: Quote from: 96turboracer on September 09, 2010, 01:25:11 AM
Quote from: SecksyPeePee on September 08, 2010, 09:42:45 PM
What are you putting it on?

My sexy red truck you see in the pictures up near the top of the page.

It's an '86 Ford F150 2wd reg cab shortbed with the 300ci straight 6. Only 86k original miles! Should be sweet!

I always enjoy your fab post. I miss looking at the s/c neon you did way back.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on September 09, 2010, 08:29:00 PM: Quote from: crxvtec91 on September 09, 2010, 11:02:13 AM
I always enjoy your fab post. I miss looking at the s/c neon you did way back.

I always regretted selling that almost as soon as it was done. If I had held on to it and tuned it properly it could've been a really fun car.

Ah well.....

Although, the welding on that project was atrocious!
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 92CXyD on September 10, 2010, 01:33:13 PM: Quote from: 96turboracer on September 08, 2010, 08:26:08 PM
You're really going to hate me. I work at a Dodge dealership and I picked it up for free. :P

Can you get me a He351ve for nog price? ;D
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on September 11, 2010, 11:43:12 AM: I got two of them previously from work, but haven't seen one of them come through for awhile. Stupid factory keeps asking for them back.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: dvst8r on September 11, 2010, 11:45:33 AM: Turbo bike update... :P
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on September 12, 2010, 01:07:36 AM: Here's the latest: I found out when I pulled the bike off the table that the rear shock is worthless. The bike squats almost four inches and has no real resistance going through the rest of it's stroke.

I'm pretty pissed about that because I built a lot of stuff around that shock. Not sure if the spring itself is bad, or if the way I mounted it is compounding the forces more than it was supposed to. I really should have done more homework on this before I made all the mounting for it. >:(
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: jay on September 12, 2010, 02:18:21 AM: Quote from: 96turboracer on September 08, 2010, 08:26:08 PM
You're really going to hate me. I work at a Dodge dealership and I picked it up for free. :P

are you the dude who found out that the dealership had wrong part numbers for some odd part and instead of sending the cheap part they sent a turbo? then you ordered like 2 more?

lol
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 92CXyD on September 12, 2010, 01:32:01 PM: Quote from: 96turboracer on September 11, 2010, 11:43:12 AM
I got two of them previously from work, but haven't seen one of them come through for awhile. Stupid factory keeps asking for them back.

what of kind of deal for one of those? ;D

PM me if you want. ;D
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: glustic on September 12, 2010, 01:39:57 PM: In for some cheap holset goodness.

The bike looks bad ass as well. Doesnt it hurt your ass after a while? haha
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: 96turboracer on September 28, 2010, 11:03:38 PM: Ok little update on this bike:

I moved the seat back about four inches and have been riding it, but it just looks way too ordinary and honestly I'm not loving it. So yesterday I had a little brainstorm and decided to steal the clip ons from my other bike project and slap them on this bike, here's the results, I happen to love it!

Definitely makes you lean over more, but I never rode this thing long distance anyway LOL.

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riding position pic:

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Sorry for the progressively darker pictures, best I could do right now.

The bars from this bike will probably go on my turbo sportbike build. Maybe they'll fit that one better!

Thanks for looking
Sky
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: TunerToys on September 29, 2010, 09:32:15 AM: Looks good, a definite improvement!
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: PhilStubbs on September 29, 2010, 09:50:06 AM: Looks awesome. I love it now. That seating position looked retarded before.
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: glustic on September 29, 2010, 10:45:02 AM: Looking good. No pedal bike seat?? HAHAH
Title: Re: Chopper rebuild time!
Post by: bigdaddyvtec on September 29, 2010, 11:16:07 AM: That thing needs some Ape hangers. :noel: