the Black Knight, a 400four tale.

Re: 400 four - dry and dirty

advCo said:
Why did you pull the motor? Numbers looked decent for something that hasn't been run?

This frame is un-titled. I got a second Titled frame and engine currently in storage at Levis house. ALL this has to go on the new frame.
And the other engine is claimed 7k miles. So, going to check the numbers on it and then decide which one to use.

Maritime said:
You have seen how Eric works right? He can't get every scrap or old grease and grime off the frame if the motors in the way LOL. ;D

Haha Im not THAT bad...am I? ;D
 
Re: 400 four - dry and dirty

I think I mentioned early on Im going to do this one up Rat Rod...just to shake things up. ;)

Fenders are starting to rust up extra nice.

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Exhaust is a LITTLE TOO RAT ROD even for this project.

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Adding a little contrast and match the Supertrapp...

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Re: Re: 400 four - dry and dirty

I never said it was bad. Just pointing out how you do things. ;D
 
Re: Re: 400 four - dry and dirty

Maritime said:
I never said it was bad. Just pointing out how you do things. ;D

I know bro. And Thank you. Im glad someone finally noticed. ;D
 
Re: 400 four - dry and dirty

Those pipes are the most beautiful thing that has ever come out of Japan attached to a motorcycle.

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400 four, Every girl deserves a bit of BLING.

Hurco550 said:
Those pipes are the most beautiful thing that has ever come out of Japan attached to a motorcycle.

HAHAHAHA. They are pretty darned magnificent!
 
Re: 400 four, Every girl deserves a bit of BLING.

Rachel had it in her head I paid $40 for the headers.

Thats when I had to fess up...haha
 
Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

I think Jesus is hates me. Normally I would love to get nice clean parts in the mail.

I WANT to build a rusty rat rod. But Im NOT going to Destroy good parts to do it.

I made the road trip to Hurcos house and picked up my titled fame and engine.

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Rack arrived w Nice chrome. UGH!!!

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and the cheapy rim I ordered to replace the bent one. ARGH. The darned thing looks to be NOS!!!

Even has the yellow paint on the nuts! and the whole thing is still coated in a film of sticky oil.

Once I get it cleaned off this thing will really shine.

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Re: 400 four, Every girl deserves a bit of BLING.

trek97 said:
I think Jesus is hates me. Normally I would love to get nice clean parts in the mail.

I WANT to build a rusty rat rod. But Im NOT going to Destroy good parts to do it.

I made the road trip to Hurcos house and picked up my titled fame and engine.

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Rack arrived w Nice chrome. UGH!!!

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and the cheapy rim I ordered to replace the bent one. ARGH. The darned thing looks to be NOS!!!

Even has the yellow paint on the nuts! and the whole thing is still coated in a film of sticky oil.

Once I get it cleaned off this thing will really shine.

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Nothing wrong with a bit of bling to contrast the ratty part of a ratrod
 
Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

farmer92 said:
Nothing wrong with a bit of bling to contrast the ratty part of a ratrod

I know, but Im afraid this is too much. ;D

As I was planning on the exhaust being the only stand out nice chrome.

And now I got a "fugly" rear rim and super clean front. :mad: haha.

Im just dont get to bitch about "clean" parts very often. LOL
 
Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

trek97 said:
I know, but Im afraid this is too much. ;D

As I was planning on the exhaust being the only stand out nice chrome.

And now I got a "fugly" rear rim and super clean front. :mad: haha.

Im just dont get to bitch about "clean" parts very often. LOL

Sell the nice stuff to buy some with a bit of patina?
 
Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

I may have a front from my 350F that is not real clean...wheel only though. I will have to look.
 
Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

farmer92 said:
Sell the nice stuff to buy some with a bit of patina?

Nah, I'll hang on to the nice stuff. As no doubt, the day will come. I want to do full on proper restoration. ;D

1fasgsxr said:
I may have a front from my 350F that is not real clean...wheel only though. I will have to look.

So long as its straight, solid and CHEAP. The sort of condition, not worth the hassle to sell on ebay. Yet, you just cant toss it into a dumpster either.

I got new bearings and everything sitting here ready to go in. And I will use this nice brake rotor. Cause, Stopping is a good thing. ;)
 
Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

trek97 said:
Nah, I'll hang on to the nice stuff. As no doubt, the day will come. I want to do full on proper restoration.

So long as its straight, solid and CHEAP. The sort of condition, not worth the hassle to sell on ebay. Yet, you just cant toss it into a dumpster either.

I got new bearings and everything sitting here ready to go in. And I will use this nice brake rotor. Cause, Stopping is a good thing.

I have a bunch of t500 front wheels or bare rims That match that description, you could have for the cost of the ride, it may not be worth the cost of shipping though.
 
Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

I will get you a few pictures. And if cheap is you pay for shipping then it's all yours if you decide you want it.
 
Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

Here it is in all its glory ;D
 

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Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

Ha thanks for taking the time bud.
But because Ive never laced a wheel Im gonna have to take a pass on that.
I do appreciate the offer.
 
Re: 400 four, Plan B engine

Unloaded Plan B for testing.

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I found a funky little repair. Welded and ground. From here it looks solid, but I will have to dig into it.

If you have any insight to what lies behind that cover please share...Its under the clutch adjuster cover.

A pretty protected area from the outside. wondering if something could have gone very wrong inside.

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Seller said it has 7k miles. I was really hoping to see 150psi. But this is fine. Still its better than the 13k motor.

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Re: 400 four, Plan B engine

Looks like the big bolt holding gear on primary shaft could've backed out. Eating the inside of the cover.

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Re: 400 four, Jesus hates me, build

trek97 said:
Ha thanks for taking the time bud.
But because Ive never laced a wheel Im gonna have to take a pass on that.
I do appreciate the offer.
it's here if you change your mind..
 
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