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11th August 2012
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Turbo Mafia R&D
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 2,843 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo XL Sidecar Sportster/Buell Year: 2009
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Dunno bout the Dakin Dyno... But riding up might be fun one weekend... I am however thinking I may put a load roller in the floor before to long
Would love hanging out with 79 too
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11th August 2012
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outside the box racing
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Phoenix, Az
Posts: 4,316 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1350 XLSR Sportster/Buell Year: 99 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Turbo 1350 XLDS project Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2000 Other Motorcycle Model: 883->1330 dragster Other Motorcycle Year: 1991
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i was thinking EXACTLY the same thing. but before too long is too long.
let's go next weekend. i should be feature complete by then. talk about cutting it close. 
ok, let's not talk about cutting it short. any more.  |
11th August 2012
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outside the box racing
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Phoenix, Az
Posts: 4,316 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1350 XLSR Sportster/Buell Year: 99 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Turbo 1350 XLDS project Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2000 Other Motorcycle Model: 883->1330 dragster Other Motorcycle Year: 1991
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the stainless paint is a bitch to work with....
they are not kidding when they say 'for best results.... 70f'. it's midnight and 100f and the stuff comes out like fur. if you are in this situation, spray it on cardboard until it starts laying flat. about 1/5 a can. then it will go on like liquid stainless.
working on the fender.
i am not patient nor understanding when it comes to these things so i just wiped it down and started again. there are a few gummy spots under but it's not and never will be a show bike so i aint worried. i am quite happy with the way the stainless look over flat black is going to present.
summary: if you live in a blast furnace, put your pieces and paint in the house for a few hours before going outside to spray it.
sorry no pics. when/if i have to spray in the heat again i will illustrate.
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11th August 2012
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Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
Posts: 418 Sportster/Buell Model: XLS Sportster/Buell Year: 1979
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bitpusher
i was thinking EXACTLY the same thing. but before too long is too long.
let's go next weekend. i should be feature complete by then. talk about cutting it close.
ok, let's not talk about cutting it short. any more. |
Well, right now, 20 degrees cooler than you, and our high today.....
20 degrees cooler!
I even have nice neighbors, they've yet to complain when I fire up my bike!
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Magnuson Supercharged, Hilborn Mechanically Fuel Injected '79 HD XLS Roadster.....(and street legal!)
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14th August 2012
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outside the box racing
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Phoenix, Az
Posts: 4,316 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1350 XLSR Sportster/Buell Year: 99 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Turbo 1350 XLDS project Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2000 Other Motorcycle Model: 883->1330 dragster Other Motorcycle Year: 1991
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the stainless 'paint' proved to be unpredictable and the job did not come out as good as i planned but i have no more time to fool with a paint job i never wanted. may or may not redo it after the season.
not sure if the windshield is going to work for street driving, it may be putting the buffet zone in my face sitting up but when laying down on the tank everything, even my helmet, is in the wind shadow. should work pretty good.
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14th August 2012
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Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Sierra Vista, AZ
Posts: 418 Sportster/Buell Model: XLS Sportster/Buell Year: 1979
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bitpusher
the stainless 'paint' proved to be unpredictable and the job did not come out as good as i planned but i have no more time to fool with a paint job i never wanted. may or may not redo it after the season.
not sure if the windshield is going to work for street driving, it may be putting the buffet zone in my face sitting up but when laying down on the tank everything, even my helmet, is in the wind shadow. should work pretty good.
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Looks better than it was! |
14th August 2012
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Senior Master Bike Builder
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Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: 100 yo shack in the country
Posts: 2,163 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH Sportster/Buell Year: 1987 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1991 Other Motorcycle Model: Sportster XLH Other Motorcycle Year: 1995
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AMEN! 
The fairing is worth 15- 20 MPH at Bonny.
Do something about that chain, pleeeeze.
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15th August 2012
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Senior Chief Know It All
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 818 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883N Sportster/Buell Year: 2010
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Not too shabby....you should hit your tins to match, at least for now.
-m
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17th August 2012
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outside the box racing
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Phoenix, Az
Posts: 4,316 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1350 XLSR Sportster/Buell Year: 99 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Turbo 1350 XLDS project Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2000 Other Motorcycle Model: 883->1330 dragster Other Motorcycle Year: 1991
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i am on it coffee....
naked, hacked, lonely frame...
all the stuff that came offa it...
i do not expect to have parts left over and will likely have an supervisory crew to keep me honest.
tank must be attached in a 'workmanlike fashion'
it has only ever had one bracket, which i made..... more than once... and this is the best... not pleased...
so i did the math.. how long to make 2 more and how much for soft parts?
screw that, $35 for water jetted 1/4" plate with hardware. sometimes i see the forest despite the trees...
now that is workmanlike.
oh, yeah, the tank had gas in it this morning. while i was not welding directly on the tank, it did need to be cleared
you must excuse me, it is raining and my bike is scattered in the driveway... |
26th August 2012
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outside the box racing
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Phoenix, Az
Posts: 4,316 Sportster/Buell Model: Turbo 1350 XLSR Sportster/Buell Year: 99 Sportster/Buell Model #2: Turbo 1350 XLDS project Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2000 Other Motorcycle Model: 883->1330 dragster Other Motorcycle Year: 1991
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been way too busy to futz around making posts or saying thank you - sorry.
so, let me say real quick - THANK YOU!
loaded up, heading out.
i have set up a skype account, xlfsalttalks, and have made a group for us. if you send contact request to xlfsalttalks i will add you to the group and we can have a private IM chat window and video calls.
talk to you next from the salt!
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