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Introductions / Re: VMBC would like to say hello
« on: November 24, 2014, 07:14:20 PM »
What is the new web site? same as old?
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Engine & Transmission / Re: honda motor
« on: November 23, 2014, 06:33:59 PM »
I'm starting to think that the problem isn't slipping in the belt, but may be the motor. Carryall told me to rejet the carb if I put an aftermarket breather on it, and haven't got around to it yet. I rode it yesterday just to start it up and tool around one more time b4 ths snow flies too much, and I think the clutch id\s working fine, but the motor is revving up and down. I'll have to dig deeper later when I get time.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Conversion
« on: November 22, 2014, 05:23:22 PM »
It's still a long time before then. I think you may be on to something with the drawing above. I thought the motor may have been twisted, but never thought about tilting it.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: POWDER COATING or paint
« on: November 22, 2014, 04:51:40 PM »
Flame will be under the pot, but popcorn is cooked in it, so I wouldn't want to coat it, just all the housing.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: POWDER COATING or paint
« on: November 22, 2014, 03:56:12 PM »
I have a big Kettle Korn popper that that is needing blasted and refinished. It is about a 3' cube, and has 2 big kettles, 1 that is welded in and the other is the receiving kettle that is mounted in the front when cooking, and a big propane burner mounted underneath. My question is, can it be powder coated when it gets so hot? It is made with 1" tubing frame and then covered with a thing gauge steel. Next question is how much would it cost to blast and powder coat something like this if it is possible?
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Engine & Transmission / Re: honda motor
« on: November 22, 2014, 03:40:22 PM »
Looks good, I like the looks of that motor and the way it is set up. Also like how you have made it look more like the stock exhaust. Any advantages to the chain drive instead of the belt drive?
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Conversion
« on: November 22, 2014, 03:35:20 PM »
Makes sense, I may try that....you never answered me about Portland though...would like to meet you and chew the fat.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Conversion
« on: November 22, 2014, 06:15:43 AM »
Looks great Paul. What was the reason for moving kicker in closer? Just for looks, or does it make it work better. I just cut the bottom of the pull rope housing out enough so the kicker could engage. It worked out great the first few times I started it, but then it started stripping through when I kicked it. The pinion gear is starting to get chewed up now. Wayne said he may have sent me one that wasn't heat treated, but I wonder if it would work better if it were moved in closer to the motor like yours. Have you ever considered going to Portland? My wife and I have went the last 2 years and it has been a blast. I would love to get a look at your bike in person. I have been downloading the pics you post in my computer, I now have more pics of your bike than mine. lol
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: 56 with a Honda GC190 build thread
« on: November 16, 2014, 01:58:45 PM »
I think it looks great Reese....It is gonna look a lot more like original motor.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Conversion
« on: November 16, 2014, 01:53:26 PM »
I always wanted to turn a cover out of walnut, but on the original motor I had it would have had to be turned down way to thin to fit. With this new motor I may be able to make something like that work if I incorporated it in with the original shroud.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: 56 with a Honda GC190 build thread
« on: November 14, 2014, 09:58:11 PM »
looking good Reese.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Conversion
« on: November 12, 2014, 06:54:14 PM »
Make me one while you're at it.lol
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Conversion
« on: November 12, 2014, 03:52:32 PM »
I don't have any close ups yet, and have to leave now, I'll try to get some better pics when I get time. As far as the set up of everything, mounting plate first, then kicker plate on top of that, then motor bolts to those. Jack shaft is just the pulley and bearings, mount those and wait til belts and clutch are mounted, get everything lined up and then tighten the set screws. The torque converter is simple, read instructions that came with, or just put it together like a puzzle. I had to bend my brake linkage rod so it would clear one of the motor mounting bolts, If using the factory hf muffler, you will have to do some tweaking as well as the factory air breather to get motor in frame. I used an aftermarket air cleaner and built my own exhaust, using the flange I cut off of the muffler. Keep us posted on how things are going.
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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: seats
« on: November 11, 2014, 08:58:32 PM »
I thought heathers leathers was too high also, but after I got mine done, they will be getting any of my future business. Love the end product.