Project Checkbook; Chris' Small Project
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Chris, when are you going up to OKC? I actually just got back from there yesterday. I took my first long distance (well, for me anyway) this week up there to visit a friend. As long as I can get my chain replaced by the 1st of May, I'll be making the trip again to visit family.
Well, riding at the moment isn't going to happen. Before I went up for my trip I knew that I was getting pretty close to the end of time for my chain. Found out tonight when I was testing my new brake line that the chain is done. It made some horrendous noises when I took off, I came back and I have abou 2 1/2" of freeplay in it and it's at the end of it's adjustment. ;-) Gonna have to order a new one soon, but for now, I'm back to driving my gas guzzling beast. Any suggestions on cheap chains?? ;D
cahurst2001
Been Around the Block
looks good, man! i'm curious, how loud is the 360 with no muffs? i gotta think it is a nuisance!
The 360 is stupid loud. Put it this way, I have to be careful when to ride it because I don't want to piss off my neighbors (I'm good friends with all of them). Does it sound really cool? Absolutely. I think it's just bad form. I'm devising a cunning plan to knock the sound down. I have to go back to OKC next month for my wife's cousin's college graduation. I hope to fix the issue then.
I should also mention that my brother HATES his neighbors as much as they hate him. So perhaps he won't care.
--Chris
I should also mention that my brother HATES his neighbors as much as they hate him. So perhaps he won't care.
--Chris
Years ago,there used to be a kit that went in your pipes. It consisted of two large washers mounted on a thru shaft. They were cable operated from the handle bars and had a "city and country" setting. obviously when the washers layed flat it was wide open,and when closed it was a lot quieter.
also got passed the local constables when they rammed a night stick in your exhaust checking for baffles!
This kit could easily be homemade without major expense.
also got passed the local constables when they rammed a night stick in your exhaust checking for baffles!
This kit could easily be homemade without major expense.
I swung by the often elusive mysta2's place last night on the 360. He took it out and had positive things to say about the bike. We've all seen his quality work, so his comments were encouraging. Hopefully, he'll write in with a review.
If it doesn't rain tonight, we'll go on a long ride; mysta2 on the 360 and I on the 350.
--Chris
If it doesn't rain tonight, we'll go on a long ride; mysta2 on the 360 and I on the 350.
--Chris
The wordy finish to the build.
On Friday, I loaded up the trailer and left Dallas for Oklahoma City. When we got there, my dad had nothing but compliments for the bike. He’s a big Harley guy that puts tons of miles on his bikes. He wanted to go for a ride, and who am I to say no? Everything worked great.
The next day, I wanted to take the 360 on the highway and test it at 70mph or so. On the way out of the driveway, the bike was leaning to make a turn when the clutch slipped a bit too aggressively. I squeezed the front brake slightly to bleed off speed and
WHAM
The fucking bike is on its side. I picked it up and surveyed the damage: a broken clutch lever and a slightly scuffed Tarozzi peg. Nothing serious. So I took it on the highway and it worked fine. I came home to make some final adjustments before my brother got to the house. Whilst in the garage, my wife hears the story and begins laughing. Seems she was moving the bike last week and DROPPED IT ON HERSELF. She was too embarrassed to tell me.
Anyway, we gave it to my brother Shaun and he loved it. It was probably the best present he ever got. He looks great riding it, and the bike fits perfectly with his personal brand image.
Anyway, the three of us hopped on our bikes and rode to brunch. The ladies and children took pics. Everywhere the bikes went, heads turned. In fact, while both bikes were on the trailer, people went out of their way to look at them. Whilst at lunch, we actually got really nervous because so many people were driving by and stopping.
Afterwards, we picked up Sam’s CM400 that he’s going to café/brat-style. Cost him $50, so why not. Finally, my wife, two kids and I stopped by Shaun’s restaurant, where he comp-ed about $150 worth of food (note to Shaun: That’s not good business practice).
I hope you all enjoyed the build. I’m going to be migrating this build over to my website over the next few weeks. I’ll rewrite the content at that time. Looking back, I took deliver of the bike on Feb 3rd; I tore it down on Feb 18th; I delivered it on April 12. That’s a crazy build schedule.
--Chris
On Friday, I loaded up the trailer and left Dallas for Oklahoma City. When we got there, my dad had nothing but compliments for the bike. He’s a big Harley guy that puts tons of miles on his bikes. He wanted to go for a ride, and who am I to say no? Everything worked great.
The next day, I wanted to take the 360 on the highway and test it at 70mph or so. On the way out of the driveway, the bike was leaning to make a turn when the clutch slipped a bit too aggressively. I squeezed the front brake slightly to bleed off speed and
WHAM
The fucking bike is on its side. I picked it up and surveyed the damage: a broken clutch lever and a slightly scuffed Tarozzi peg. Nothing serious. So I took it on the highway and it worked fine. I came home to make some final adjustments before my brother got to the house. Whilst in the garage, my wife hears the story and begins laughing. Seems she was moving the bike last week and DROPPED IT ON HERSELF. She was too embarrassed to tell me.
Anyway, we gave it to my brother Shaun and he loved it. It was probably the best present he ever got. He looks great riding it, and the bike fits perfectly with his personal brand image.
Anyway, the three of us hopped on our bikes and rode to brunch. The ladies and children took pics. Everywhere the bikes went, heads turned. In fact, while both bikes were on the trailer, people went out of their way to look at them. Whilst at lunch, we actually got really nervous because so many people were driving by and stopping.
Afterwards, we picked up Sam’s CM400 that he’s going to café/brat-style. Cost him $50, so why not. Finally, my wife, two kids and I stopped by Shaun’s restaurant, where he comp-ed about $150 worth of food (note to Shaun: That’s not good business practice).
I hope you all enjoyed the build. I’m going to be migrating this build over to my website over the next few weeks. I’ll rewrite the content at that time. Looking back, I took deliver of the bike on Feb 3rd; I tore it down on Feb 18th; I delivered it on April 12. That’s a crazy build schedule.
--Chris
