Project Shinjimei- 73 TX500
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http://s961.photobucket.com/user/BurnOutSX4/media/XS500%20project/VIDEO0015.mp4.html
Could I be the only guy so far to purchase an electronic ignition for a TX500 and have it work? Kinda looks that way!
For the record, I have absolutely no idea how to post a video. It's a link to my video on photobucket.com.
Could I be the only guy so far to purchase an electronic ignition for a TX500 and have it work? Kinda looks that way!
For the record, I have absolutely no idea how to post a video. It's a link to my video on photobucket.com.
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Well, DeanJ, it didn't work on my end.... But if it works for everyone else, I'll call it a win. The point is, the bike runs. It needs tuning- badly- but it runs!
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My final solution for a torque arm for the rear caliper. Now to find a better photographer....
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I took the week off to try and finish the bike for my birthday (yesterday), and I almost succeeded. Other than the turn signals and speedo, the wiring is done. Everything works... But I screwed up making the throttle cables and I have to start over. More updates to follow.
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Rundown, that is no joke. Can't describe how anxious I am to put some miles on this thing!
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The LED headlight is bright as hell. More so than I even expected.
The gauge is cool, but I need to wire the power to a direct line. The illumination kills every time I turn on the high beam. Also, I need to move it back up in front of the top tree. You really have to be looking at it from a certain angle to read it, and on the headlight isn't it.
The extra-loud low-tone horn is kind of a joke.... But it works a treat!
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Alright! I got impatient, so I took the dirty bitch for a quick blast up and down the alley..... Shinjimei's First ride!: http://youtu.be/Y3GaQrN8tvE
Gotta say, I'm a little freaked out. The charging system doesn't appear to be working.... The brakes suck, and the motor, while really powerful, is really noisy. Like, possible rod-knock noisy.... Didn't get too up close and personal, so I'm hoping it's a loose head-pipe on the exhaust, but damn.... It sure would suck if this motor is cooked after all this work....
Gotta say, I'm a little freaked out. The charging system doesn't appear to be working.... The brakes suck, and the motor, while really powerful, is really noisy. Like, possible rod-knock noisy.... Didn't get too up close and personal, so I'm hoping it's a loose head-pipe on the exhaust, but damn.... It sure would suck if this motor is cooked after all this work....
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Yup. Charging system was an easy fix- had the wrong wire connected to the regulator to energize the field . Brakes just needed bedding in. Unfortunately, the motor does indeed have a rod knock, and it's completely my own fault. I had intended to change the oil, before any sort of use, and forgot. The oil was really gassed out, and I'm pretty sure that wrecked the rod bearings . It sucks worse, because this motor goes like a raped ape. Seriously. Strongest 500 I've ever ridden . Oh well. Guess I'll look for parts to do a bottom- end rebuild.
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This is my best friend Jake with my bike. You'll notice that it's not in my garage! I decided to take her to bike night at the Quaker Steak and Lube. Unfortunately, that's as far as it went. Whence, the thumbs down. Seems riding a bike with a rod knock is a bad idea.....
Soooooo.... I had to get her trailered home to get ready for a motor swap. You can see I'm thrilled. Lol.
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Thanks to deanj, the resurrection begins! I bought this lovely '78 bottom end to replace my fragged '73. Can't wait to hear it again!
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Oh, yeah, I thought you saw my earlier post! I just had the wrong wire connected to energize the field coil, so yeah, the charging system works, and the brakes apparently just needed bedding in.
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Hey, it's a big forum. Can't catch everything. Lol
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Lol thanks Dean! Was great meeting you, too. Yeah, Jake is a good friend to have around when you need something heavy lifted.
