kiwirider
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Great Thread to read guys. Well done on the build Ed. I'm going to do the same soon!
New performance bike build
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Hawaii_Ed
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well, 35-38 is easy 
40 on the flats with no wind. 46 was a little tailwind and really winding it The headwind is still kicking my butt, can only do 32 with a 10MPH head wind or so. But still, best mod ever! I am hoping the expansion pipe will give it a bit more grunt on the wind.
Disc brakes are a mod for me in the near future too. I have the front fork for them, just need a rim and the brakes
40 on the flats with no wind. 46 was a little tailwind and really winding it The headwind is still kicking my butt, can only do 32 with a 10MPH head wind or so. But still, best mod ever! I am hoping the expansion pipe will give it a bit more grunt on the wind. Disc brakes are a mod for me in the near future too. I have the front fork for them, just need a rim and the brakes
Hawaii_Ed
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The bike developed a squeal at startup. I have been riding 30-40 miles daily to get a good break-in, plus it is fun. It also started sputtering at extended WOT.
Checked the fuel flow, and it was a trickle. I thought the zoombikes petcock was better than the old brass one, but I guess not.
I pulled the gear cover, it is a bit more work because the shift kit mounts there too. In my hurry to build, I neglected to grease the gears, and sure enough it was bone dry with metal shavings. I greased it up and put it back together. I ran a drill bit throught the petcock, and it is flowing great now.
The squeal is gone now, and it certianly is quieter. I think it picked up a little too, it was 41-42 on the flat with no wind.
I am running 40 at the top of 5th, still have 3 gears left. I am thinking of dropping it down to the 10 tooth to see what that does. I am still getting my butt kicked by the wind, could only do 30 on one stretch today. I hope to add an expansion pipe soon and pick up some more HP and TQ.
Checked the fuel flow, and it was a trickle. I thought the zoombikes petcock was better than the old brass one, but I guess not.
I pulled the gear cover, it is a bit more work because the shift kit mounts there too. In my hurry to build, I neglected to grease the gears, and sure enough it was bone dry with metal shavings. I greased it up and put it back together. I ran a drill bit throught the petcock, and it is flowing great now.
The squeal is gone now, and it certianly is quieter. I think it picked up a little too, it was 41-42 on the flat with no wind.
I am running 40 at the top of 5th, still have 3 gears left. I am thinking of dropping it down to the 10 tooth to see what that does. I am still getting my butt kicked by the wind, could only do 30 on one stretch today. I hope to add an expansion pipe soon and pick up some more HP and TQ.
RMWdave
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eddie you are a crazy mother****er arent you? haha
Hawaii_Ed
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I like to do things fast Did I mention I own a 10 second drag Camaro, and an 11 second Buick is my daily driver? LOL.
Took the bike out with my friend 5-7 Heaven today, and got some good footage with the camera. Can hear the shifts pretty well. I hit 53 on one downhill stretch, that is fast enough for me!
Kunia Road Run
Waipahu Cruising
Waipio Gultch Run
waipio park cruising
Did I mention I own a 10 second drag Camaro, and an 11 second Buick is my daily driver? LOL.Took the bike out with my friend 5-7 Heaven today, and got some good footage with the camera. Can hear the shifts pretty well. I hit 53 on one downhill stretch, that is fast enough for me!
Kunia Road Run
Waipahu Cruising
Waipio Gultch Run
waipio park cruising
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5-7HEAVEN
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Ed, I am truly impressed by your bike's performance. "The Dragon Lady" and I could not keep up with you on the ride yesterday, except when the hills and headwinds slowed you down.
Hawaii Ed went 53mph yesterday. I saw it happen from my vantage point as I was going 43mph.
I need another bike to keep up with you.
Maybe a GP460 engine with friction drive.
Or maybe TWO 460 engines.
Hawaii Ed went 53mph yesterday. I saw it happen from my vantage point as I was going 43mph.
I need another bike to keep up with you.
Maybe a GP460 engine with friction drive.
Or maybe TWO 460 engines.
Hawaii_Ed
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It is really not bad. I have owned the bike 8 years, so it is paid for, but similar bikes are $150 on craig's list. Engine kit is $150, and $200 for shift kit. So if you have the bike, $350 total. If you already have the engine, buy a good bike
The cruiser thing was a good start for me, but is not the best way to go. I still want a felt MP though!
I remember when I was 19 though, I think I saved for a few months and finally got a TV That was big time for me!
I am only faster than 5-7 sometimes, and he has even more crazy stuff in the works! He'll be holding 50 soon! LOL!
The cruiser thing was a good start for me, but is not the best way to go. I still want a felt MP though!
I remember when I was 19 though, I think I saved for a few months and finally got a TV
That was big time for me!I am only faster than 5-7 sometimes, and he has even more crazy stuff in the works! He'll be holding 50 soon! LOL!
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5-7HEAVEN
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Ed, I'm not going to chase you into 50mph range.
Cruise at 40mph, max of 45mph for sprints at that speed limit.
My next bike will have the potential to go 50mph, but I need to keep it down. My last moving violation was Christmas night, 1969.
Cops here give you a break at 5mph over the speed limit.
Wait up for me at the next traffic light, Ed!
Cruise at 40mph, max of 45mph for sprints at that speed limit.
My next bike will have the potential to go 50mph, but I need to keep it down. My last moving violation was Christmas night, 1969.
Cops here give you a break at 5mph over the speed limit.
Wait up for me at the next traffic light, Ed!
RMWdave
Member
while were on the topic of speed, i wonder if a KX80 would fit in a bike frame?? jackshaft..... 5 speed manual.....
