Do any of you guys that went to Portland this year, have any pics of some of the more interesting bikes you saw in Portland this year you can share with us people that didn't/couldn't go???

After talking with Wayne few weeks ago, he sent me a kick start adapter to "check out".  Sorry I didn't get a picture of it when it was on the bike, but it was a fairly simple install.  The plate with shaft installs between the motor mount plate and engine.  It comes with a gear that replaces the flywheel nut and a return spring for the kick starter also.  Works very nice.  At the present time, I decided to stay with my present set-up, but may possibly pick one up in the future.  Anyone interested can contact Wayne with questions and price.  Here's picture of it tho...

Been riding the Servicycle last 2 days to/from work (8 miles away) and found that I've been "cruising" at a pretty good pace.  My GPS says my average speed's been around 42mph on the straight stretches, and I had hit a top speed of 47mph at one time.  Not bad for a 6.5H.P engine I think.  Brings me to my weakest link.  TIRES.  If I continue at this pace, I'm probably pushing my luck on the bicycle tires I'm now running.  To avoid wrecking a rim, and a little road rash, I may have to bite the bullet and consider a set of nice dependable tires in the near future I'm thinkin.  I have, what I assume, are the original narrow rims and was wondering if someone here can tell me brand options I have, (if any other than Coker) and from whom, and size tires/tubes I should get?  The tires on it now are 26X1.25.   To be sure, here's a pic of the rim shape if someone can confirm these are "original rims" and the size Coker tires recommended will fit correctly.  Thanks for the benefit of your guy's knowledge/experience in advance.  You "guys" probably have part#, price, and order info. by memory.

I wanted to bring a little color up front on my bike so, decided to pull the rubber foot pads and paint the exposed border and edge of foot pad.  Came out good and added a subtle touch of color to the unique design of these bikes.  Others may want to consider. Or not.

    Looked around at different speedometers that would work on my Servi.  Choices were electronic vs analog style.  Problem with the electronic ones was the magnet sensor on the spokes needs to pass approx. 1/16" from the sensor and the springer front end prohibits keeping that distance consistently because of movement up and down as you drive over bumps, etc... so I decided to try a cheap analog speedo. ($12.00)  Problem with the "cheap ones" is the internal plastic gears.  I bought a upgrade to replace that deficiency for another $10 (metal to metal gears) and started the install.  First I had to enlarge the axel hole up to approx. 1/2" along with a couple washers that shim out the sending unit to avoid contact with rim hub and allow the locknut to tighten down thru sending unit for the bearing play adjustment nut.  Another modification needed was to extend the arm that hooks into the spokes.  This was accomplished by straightening the arm and bending the end of it further out to clear the hub flange and make contact near the spoke base. After tightening down everything and checking bearing play was good, I ended up having to loosen the pivot arm bolts on one side to allow installation of the axel assembly back in to the forks.  The addition of the sending unit added about 5/16" to axel assembly.   I orientated the hub sensor for the best route for the cable to take up cable slack and avoid any sharp bends to route to the guage on handlebars.  I re-lubed cable with dry graphite before finishing.  Note the hub sending unit is double ended, and allows for left or right side installation but the gauge works only when rotated in 1 direction so note this before completion.  Guess how I found that out?  LOL.  I know it's not an original speedo and not period "correct" but easier than looking at my GPS phone app.  It's reading about 2-3mph slow but that's because it's calibrated for 26 and 27" tires.  The odometers nice for noting oil change intervals and trip distance too. 

Not sure if this should have been posted in tires or classifieds but, for those on a budget,  I found a set of 5 very nice chrome plated metal caps that press on over the axel nuts and add thread protection and a nice touch for cheap. (british thread acorns are tough to find) They were $4.62 with shipping thru trux mart on E-bay.

When I repaired my bent motor mount I decided to try a larger drive pulley (3.5" to a 4") for lower RPM's at cruising speed and a little more top speed. before I reassembled, I went ahead and painted the clutch cover and driven clutch.  I'm considering not putting my cover back on?  opinions?

Just listing my completed project.  Want $1500. Has harbor freight 212cc Honda clone engine.  Stainless steel spokes, good paint.  Located in Minnesota