http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/ This is a discussion forum powered by vBulletin. To find out about vBulletin, go to http://www.vbulletin.com/ . en Tue, 07 Sep 2010 06:56:58 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/hamb/misc/rss.jpg http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/ http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72337&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:18:31 GMT Killed the gremlin!!! And not a moment to soon, I was ready to blow my brains all over my garage wall with this frigg’n bike!!! After meticulously rebuilding my 68 650, and it firing and running on the second kick (the first I had the plug wires reversed). I wanted to make sure this thing ran reliably so I then added a electronic (Sparx) ignition and new (JRC) carbs. (the Amals wouldn’t balance and I holed a piston)
I installed the ignition, it fired and ran. As I used the timing light to set full advance, I watched the timing mark smoothly move then a single strobe locating the mark way off. Since it did not effect the way the bike ran, I chalked it up to possibly having the “trigger” wires routed near the rectifier.
The bike would fire first kick (honestly), idle, and accelerate without problems. After the break in period, I hit the highway. The bike would not break 65mph, readjusted the valves, checked the timing…still had no balls past 60. I took the bike on a Ride for Autism in Jacksonville (100 miles+) no problems other than no top speed.
Before the rebuild, the bike would still pull past 70+, and during the rebuild I installed a larger trans sprocket to lower the RPMs at high speeds. I could only attributed the loss of power to possible improper jetting on the new carbs. Everything checked out fine, jet size, and “color” of the plugs. Just to make sure I swapped the Amels back, ran OK for a short time then it began spitting and sputtering. Discovered my “new” battery only had 7+ volts and would not take a charge.
New battery, relocated my ignition brain and trigger wires (noticed pillar and trigger bolts were loose on timing disc). From this point I could not get the bike to run… I would spend the next 2 months chasing this gremlin…Trouble shot the ENTIRE wiring, to the point of soldering EVERY connection and replacing ALL wires from the ignition box to its terminated end (eliminating any possible bad wire). I would get spark, but it was intermittent and not consistent (multiple “sparks” in less than half a rotation of the trigger). I re installed the points, (discovering I had 1 bad condenser—another story..) The bike fired and ran. Not to mention it was constantly over 100+ degrees, so work was done in short intervals.
Spoke with some Sparx dealers, they informed me the failure rate of these were low and usually due to the “trigger disc”. I informed my parts supplier of the WHOLE story, I even used his troubleshooting guides, not luck.. I returned the ignition, (still under warranty) and they shipped a new one without question. Though he did say he did appreciate my honesty about my installing/removing it over and over.
Ok, new ignition in hand, during “trigger disc” installation into the housing I noticed it did not “install” all the way into the housing. It hung up on the inner lip, not allowing the disc to fully seat. The disc was slightly out of round and needed a slight bit of material removed from a small area. Static BTDC set, kicked, and it kicked back. Retarded the timing a bit, fired, spit, sputtered, died. Double, triple checked the timing…still kicked and did not run….At his point I am ready to eat lead!!!! I pulled the plugs, kicked it over and noticed the same problem I had before….multiple “sparks” less than half of a rotation of the “trigger”. I figured there was NO WAY I got 2 bad systems….the only constant on the bike was the coil. Nope wasn’t it… I would slowly rotate the motor by hand watching the location of the magnet/trigger behind the trigger plate as it rotated and the “spark”. I noticed as it was passing just under the trigger wire terminal screws I got spark. I then removed the trigger disc plate and inspected everything and discovered small filings stuck to the magnets. Closer inspection revealed the screw heads on the magnets were contacting the trigger terminal wire screw heads.
With this new discovery I proceeded to clean the magnets and make plastic washers to space the trigger plate off the surface the timing housing….installed, timing checked……
Frigg’n thing fired on first and idled, with instant throttle response. I then took photos, and began to write this in case some other poor guy is in his garage chewing on the barrel of a gun after installing one of these systems…..I’m not sure If I am the only person that had this type problem, but I do know when I bought this bike it was a basket case..pieced together. Somehow someway either the “trigger”magnet or exhaust cam protruded further into the timing housing or my timing housing (with recessed lip where the timing disc rested) was incorrect…One thing I do know is that this gremlin is DEAD!!!






this week I will get things dialed in and let you know if this was effecting my top end speed....or if it was the carb jetting... ]]> The Board Rob Axel http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72337 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72336&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:40:07 GMT I have a 1963 triumph bonneville 650 makeing a bobber out of it.I am from north georgia.Building my first bike that i bought from my friends dad,that i have looked at for the last 20 years finally got it from him.I have learned some things from the guys in here and would like to thank everyone that... I have a 1963 triumph bonneville 650 makeing a bobber out of it.I am from north georgia.Building my first bike that i bought from my friends dad,that i have looked at for the last 20 years finally got it from him.I have learned some things from the guys in here and would like to thank everyone that has good ideas and knowledge about triumphs .hit me up. ]]> New? Introduce yourself here! smokie31111 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72336 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72334&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:06:42 GMT Shorty shocks. Used for mock only. 10.5" center to center $80 shipped.
Vintage ribbed P Pad $70 shipped.

Paypal only, shipping within 24 hours of payment.





]]> Parts For Sale Frankenfab http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72334 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72333&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:37:41 GMT Hey guys- Time to part with some of the tanks I've got laying around. They're all in great shape and several are NOS and have never been mounted or had gas in them. These are all hard to find tanks, especially in this condition. I figure there are some folks out there that could actually use them rather than having them sitting on my shelves so they're priced to sell. All prices include shipping in the lower 48 so I'll cover the shipping. Paypal is great. Please feel free to PM me with any questions you might have. THANKS!

First up is an absolutely perfect NOS Wassell banana tank still in the original box. Even the factory primer is in great shape. Super clean and still has the mounting tabs in the box. Doesn't get any nicer than this for a Wassell banana! $175 shipped in the lower 48.



Next up is another NOS Wassell. This is a NOS Wassell peanut tank that is ready to run. Still has the original tabs stamped "Made in England" that have never been welded on. This tank has never had gas in it or been mounted on a bike. $175 shipped in the lower 48.


This is an NOS GME frisco mount sporty tank. Both tabs are stamped "GME". Very clean, never been mounted or had gas in it. Only thing I can see on it is a couple of grind marks on the front mount, but no biggie at all. Very hard to find, nice and heavy duty small sporty tank. $150 shipped in the lower 48.



This thing is awesome, it's aluminum! Very cool old Husky tank! It's in very impressive shape still with the original maroon paint. Looks great with the original paint or you could strip it and polish it to perfection, its NICE! Has kind of a Detriot Brothers look to it and would look tough on any bike. You'll never have to worry about rust with alloy! $150 shipped in the lower 48.


I had picked this up to use on a skinny chop project and it's one of my favorite chop tanks ever! It originated from a "Fantic" mini bike from back in the day and still has the original factory scroll work and "fanticmotor" script on both sides! Very similar in shape to the Wassell peanut tanks, but it's probably about .3 gallons smaller. Very unique and very cool, you won't find another one. $135 shipped in the lower 48.


Another NOS high mount frisco sporty tank. This one has also never been mounted or had gas in it. Someone sprayed it maroon/red MANY years ago, which would probably explain why its so clean with zero rust. Super nice tank and slightly smaller than any other sporty tank I've ever had. $125 shipped in the lower 48.
]]> Parts For Sale lackluster http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72333 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72332&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:35:04 GMT I need a tranny for the shovel that I just picked up but find myself short on cash, as usual. I have taken the Kuryakyn Wild Thing 57mm throttle body and intake off my 04 softail and am offering to trade it for a tranny to put on my shovel. Here is the link to their website where you can see the... I need a tranny for the shovel that I just picked up but find myself short on cash, as usual. I have taken the Kuryakyn Wild Thing 57mm throttle body and intake off my 04 softail and am offering to trade it for a tranny to put on my shovel. Here is the link to their website where you can see the prices look at number 440 I believe.

http://www.kuryakyn.com/index.cfm/g...etail/IMID/1212

Here are a couple of pics and the second one is setting next to the top of a 16oz tall boy to give it some perspective. I listed $600.00 because I had to, but I will take money or tranny.

Any takers? ]]> Parts For Sale sylantbill http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72332 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72331&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:05:27 GMT there's a swap meet on the 12th at the sacramento six drive inn.9616 oates dr.
haha. sorry about that. here's the correct link.
www.toppingevents.com
be there or be square ]]> The Board jbfrmca http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72331 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72330&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:12:44 GMT Ive not had any luck selling my bike so time to change it.........

I bought it like this, i was wanting to know if i can swap the front end to a 'regular' one from this girder.


To something like this or similar:

Or maybe a springer like this:
]]> The Board vdubjim http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72330 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72329&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:08:53 GMT picked this up at the swapmeet decided to use a frisco tank. I found a picture of the exact tank in a action ad that he endorsed. you can still see the metalflake purple under the spraybomb black. here is the link to ad scroll to the... picked this up at the swapmeet decided to use a frisco tank. I found a picture of the exact tank in a action ad that he endorsed. you can still see the metalflake purple under the spraybomb black. here is the link to ad scroll to the bottom.http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/s...oppers&page=48
here is a picture of the tank> the 200 is shipped in the 48 states ]]> Parts For Sale panheadmark http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72329 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60636&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 00:06:24 GMT This area is no longer an area to ask "Why was my post deleted?"

The simple rules are posted in each forum, and have been since day 1.

-Jason



Also, due to some inconsiderate and dishonest sellers, we now have a 50-post minimum required to post in Classifieds.

Likewise clearly posted as Sticky threads, so dont bother posting here to ask why you cant just sign up and go to selling.

. ]]> Scorcher http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=60636 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72327&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 23:59:09 GMT ok guys well it comes down to this thing is in my way. I am going in the hole on this one. 500 firm necks been raked a little otherwise stock frame. was last titled in oklahoma but its been so long it does not show up anymore. you will get a bill of sale with it. shipping is on you. ups runs... ok guys well it comes down to this thing is in my way. I am going in the hole on this one. 500 firm necks been raked a little otherwise stock frame. was last titled in oklahoma but its been so long it does not show up anymore. you will get a bill of sale with it. shipping is on you. ups runs between 150-200 on a heavy frame like this fed ex is the same greyhound is a little cheaper but its a pain. unless your close by. cash and carry would be great. ]]> Parts For Sale panheadmark http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72327 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72326&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:40:03 GMT anyone know where i could get these or have a pic so i could copy them ? i want to put straight through pipes on the triton , but want to take the edge off the noise so i am not constantly getting attention from the man in blue . anyone know where i could get these or have a pic so i could copy them ? i want to put straight through pipes on the triton , but want to take the edge off the noise so i am not constantly getting attention from the man in blue . ]]> The Board bon http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72326 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72324&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:14:44 GMT does anybody know where i can get this dash panel and decal? it is from a 71/72 fx Image: http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f389/tldunleavy/04fe74b5.jpg does anybody know where i can get this dash panel and decal? it is from a 71/72 fx
]]> The Board tim dunleavy http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72324 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72323&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:50:48 GMT had these hanging in the corner for awhile.

not really stoked about selling them, but i need to replace the bates i had to sell for my motor rebuild.
if they don't go here, then i'll put them back on the shelf

these bags are old, crusty and have killer character and patina

would be willing to trade + some $ on my part for a smaller style bates seat.

may be off on the asking $$$, but these things are instant cool. just threw a number out there that i think these are worth.

$250 OBO + shipping
pm me if interested.
paypal only.
shipping via USPS within the lower 48


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http://flic.kr/p/8xpm2n ]]> Parts For Sale gravelveins http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72323 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72322&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:06:57 GMT Does anyone know the screw size for a 1969 triumph t100c tank badge. Can i by them at the hardware store? Does anyone know the screw size for a 1969 triumph t100c tank badge. Can i by them at the hardware store? ]]> The Board chopchop http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72322 http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72321&goto=newpost Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:49:23 GMT im looking for agood leather riding jacket for this winter, size 44 I like old stuff but newer might be ok if it's cheap enough.I prefer the classic style jackets but will look at anything, please pm. thanks ]]> Misc. For Sale juspassinthru http://www.jockeyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=72321