~ Where I finally get to build a bobber ~
It’s done! The idle/pilot circuit needs adjustment. The bike bogs a little bit off idle and first gear. Once the motor feeds from the mid-range and above, it runs smooth with no hiccups. It goes through all five … Continued
He’s Juan Pablo. His job is to stay behind the scenes and not cause any problems. He’s not the star of this show. Rather, Suzi 850 is the real star today. So after several setbacks and numerous “two steps forward, … Continued
The bike was just about complete. Ready for that exciting moment when it starts…or not, like this one. I ran through a bunch of checks. Eventually I took the valve cover off and found this little item. Apparently, the motor … Continued
More items have been checked off the “to do” list since last writing. First off, the freewheeling starter motor was fixed. No more strange whirring sound when trying to turn the motor over. The electrics are just about done. A … Continued
Yeah, not so fast. Man, it’s been a rainy summer. Weekly forecasts forever show showers every day of the week. Granted, the showers don’t normally last all day but still there’s been a lot of rain. Anyway, here’s how it … Continued
As the bike is getting closer to actually starting and moving, it seemed like an ideal time to finish the brakes with brake lines. So, on went the brake lines, along with a dose of angst about bleeding dry lines … Continued
A couple of things are now in the completed file. First, the muffler is mounted to the chassis. The exhaust wasn’t manufactured for a 1981, but I got it to fit. Looks real nice, if I do say so myself. … Continued
It’s still got some way to go, but it’s beginning to take shape. Here you can see the new MAC Four-Into-One exhaust system. The muffler still needs to be fitted, but I don’t expect it to be a major hurdle. … Continued
Now that the transmission is working, it’s time to get back to it. Since the brakes (sans lines) along with new handlebars and risers are on, it’s time to tackle the electrics. This may take a while…and then some. I’ll … Continued
