What did you do to your Vmax today? Part 2

[fullhouse]

Entered a Harley show lol

 

[Fire-medic]

That's a nice-lookin' Sportster next to your clean, fine ride. I don't really care for matte-finish bikes or cars. It reminds me of the guys running primered cars or bikes because they are 'saving for a paint job,' or 'doin' body work.' I do wonder about that hankie folded-behind the seat. As a static item, well, OK, maybe he's got a runny nose or something? But underway, it seems like that would possibly end-up jammed-into the front belt sprocket, in a worst-case scenario.

 

[fullhouse]

The hankie was just tucked in under the seat... He got there after me so not sure of he put it there when he got there or not? Lol

Was a good turnout over 100 bikes entered but the 300 in the car park were better then most lol

 

[Fire-medic]

You have a "Dagmar" taillight?

Without referencing google, you have to be pretty-old to know that one.:biglaugh:

 

[fullhouse]

Lol
Yeah close but they scallop from the bottom

 

[fullhouse]

 

[KJShover]

how did you do in the show?


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[fullhouse]

Lol it was a harley show so the only thing I won was a race against some of them as we left lol

 

[Biker Dash]

KJShover, that is one INCREDIBLE machine!
Fullhouse, I see only ONE interesting bike in that pic, sadly the only thing it won was a race after the show.

 

[jagco1]

I painted my radiator side grill covers today.

 

[Biker Dash]

I painted my radiator side grill covers today.

Those came out looking GOOD!

 

[SILVERTVMAX]

I had been chasing an engine miss for the last few weeks. Everything pointed to the ignition box. I was going to buy a used one but decided on the Dyna 3000 instead. All I can say is Wow. It has a bunch of awesome features and was only 50.00 or so more than a used box. Engine seems crisper and the fuel mileage seemed to increase. Thanks to all of the guys that offered their help in finding me find a used box. Great forum.

 

[jagco1]

Those came out looking GOOD!

Thanks, biker dash I was looking for some after market polish chrome sides. But could not find any 1 in the US that sale them. So paint the old 1's silver and clear coat the screens. My wife thought they look cool on the bike.

 

[KJShover]

Thanks, biker dash I was looking for some after market polish chrome sides. But could not find any 1 in the US that sale them. So paint the old 1's silver and clear coat the screens. My wife thought they look cool on the bike.

She is right :clapping:


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[johnpclynch]

This weekend I made up a template to hang my FZS rearsets, these were a bit low so the actual set will be about an inch higher.
The sidestand will have to be modified slightly on the right - it's getting in the way of the gearshift when it's up

 

[davidon]

This weekend I made up a template to hang my FZS rearsets, these were a bit low so the actual set will be about an inch higher.
The sidestand will have to be modified slightly on the right - it's getting in the way of the gearshift when it's up

While you are in the planning stages..i would make the bracket with a multi-hole pattern to have the option of moving the set around to multiple positions (if desired). Also something I did was to tap a bolt hole in the top of the engine mount bolt for an additional anchor for the bracket. Without it I found the bracket to move/flex a little bit too much when you put your weight (stand up) on the pegs

 

[johnpclynch]

While you are in the planning stages..i would make the bracket with a multi-hole pattern to have the option of moving the set around to multiple positions (if desired). Also something I did was to tap a bolt hole in the top of the engine mount bolt for an additional anchor for the bracket. Without it I found the bracket to move/flex a little bit too much when you put your weight (stand up) on the pegs

That's a really good idea, cheers. I had considered bolting the bracket to the clutch casing but if the bike fell over I was worried that it would crack something off
and that template was made from aluminium (easy to cut and bend) but when I sat on the bike to test the position they folded under the weight - don't worry, the actual sets will be made from 5mm stainless

 

[Traumahawk]

Well yesterday just got back home from the dyno day in Topeka Kansas. Met some GREAT people and learned a lot. My bike did 5 runs on the dyno, and even on the 5th run only dropped 1/2 a hp. On the first run the bike smoked just a little cause it was clearing its throat, every other run was perfect. I told the operator the redline was 10 grand, and the bike pulled hard to it every single time. Hp was a little down, but learned that I'm about 2 jets sizes too rich, which I didnt know....so definately learned something.

As long as my schedule allows, I will be there next year.

 

[maleko89]

Well yesterday just got back home from the dyno day in Topeka Kansas. Met some GREAT people and learned a lot. My bike did 5 runs on the dyno, and even on the 5th run only dropped 1/2 a hp. On the first run the bike smoked just a little cause it was clearing its throat, every other run was perfect. I told the operator the redline was 10 grand, and the bike pulled hard to it every single time. Hp was a little down, but learned that I'm about 2 jets sizes too rich, which I didnt know....so definately learned something.

As long as my schedule allows, I will be there next year.

It was great meeting you! Hopefully you didn't get too wet on the way home.

Mark

 

[Traumahawk]

It was great meeting you! Hopefully you didn't get too wet on the way home.

Mark

Well rained on me until I got south of Wichita and then it quit...so probably 2 hrs in the rain. LOL...Ive ridden in worse.
It was great meeting all of yall too. Its great meeting people off the forum in "real life".