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Post by edvb on Mar 20, 2017 23:41:12 GMT
Good for you Roger! Everything looks top notch but that was expected. I just do not know if you can handle that much power at your age. Ha Ha:)
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 21, 2017 9:42:07 GMT
Thanks Eddie...I just need to get the hoses connected between the fuel pump and the fuel rail and add gas and it should be ready to start up.
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 22, 2017 9:27:21 GMT
I ordered a pair of blue "Cipher-Auto" cam lock safety harnesses. They will come complete with mounting hardware. I tried to find out where the belts were manufactured but no luck. CARiD sells them. Currently I am designing a small heat shield to place between the exhaust manifold and the hoses, wires and cables that pass close to the heat. I already have the manifold covered with DEI titanium wrap. The heat shield will be a little extra insurance.
I have yet to fill the cooling and brake systems. I have found it necessary to open lines to re-route wiring, cables and the like. No sense in making more work by draining the systems, or purging air from the brakes again and again..... I am at a point where I need to buy some top quality fasteners to permanently secure and bundle all that "stuff" that makes the TR1KE run and stop.
I will be posting more pictures later in the week. Videos are now a bit of a problem to do. Photo bucket is a PITA to load videos to and YouTube is slow but not as bad. I suppose I could do a walk around video once the snow has melted and I have the TR1KE off the jackstands.
With that, I will have another cup of coffee and wait for the sun to come up. My best to everyone..
Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by davej98002 on Mar 22, 2017 15:56:22 GMT
Roger, one of the Admin on here suggested to try ImgSafe to post pictures. Not sure if they allow Vid's.
Imgsafe.org
PhotoBucket has started running a lot of script in the background and even requires you to save data on YOUR hard-drive to view others vid's. When a website runs java script and requires hard-drive space, I think TROJAN or MALWARE.
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 22, 2017 21:05:00 GMT
The only trouble I have with photobucket is they are S-L-O-W to load anything. I have not had any issues with my Samsung tab S and photo bucket except being slow. I don't think android can run java. I could be wrong on that though.
Just a quickie... I got all my fuel hoses and tanks fully connected. Friday a friend will come over to help bleed brakes and burp the antifreeze. With the fuel tanks in solid, it should start, run and idle down. I will be able to test the gauges, cooling fans and the rest of the stuff that needs verification on Friday. I will do this outside. This will naturally depend heavily upon having good weather. I do not want to run the risk of a fire in my attached garage with its maiden startup.
Got to go to an appointment, so till later..
Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 25, 2017 9:39:31 GMT
Yesterday wasn't the banner day I thought and hoped it would be for the initial start up. In the first place it was cold enough to freeze fire and then came the snow squall. More than a dusting but not a blizzard either. As a result I decided to simply open the garage door and do the start up inside. I added about a quart more or less of gas. I then noticed it was pouring out as quickly as I was adding it. I quickly booted the trike out the door, and placed a drip pan beneath it. I spent several hours cleaning up. Yes, soap and hot water getting the fuel out of the floor pan and from what leaked onto the garage floor. I froze my nubs off.
What I found was a faulty o-ring inside the fuel pump on the return line. It had hardened and became brittle. The fuel shot past it quite easily. I was able to remove the nipple and installed a new o ring. It is now fuel tight. No leaks or drips (so far). (Just a quick insert) at no time did I have the battery connected during this portion of the test. Since the weather was rapidly going from bad to worse, I decided to postpone the official start up. What I did was to simply put enough fuel in the tank to test my repair. I connected the battery and switched the key on and pressed the starter button, it started right up and idled. I only let it run a few seconds. There was no coolant in the system. All and all the procedure could have gone better. I could have done without the leaky fuel part, but as it stands, the engine runs and the system wiring has been proven. Not quite textbook, but didn't burn the house down either. Lucky for me the "Misses" was out with her friends.
Today will be spent getting a few spares like antifreeze, wire ties and adel clamps. I will also install a few bits and pieces on my motorcycle. Even with the nasty weather, it is still Spring and riding season is when you can get it. It is supposed to rain for the next few days. Perhaps I should have built an ark, but what would I do with all those animals.
Cheers everyone
Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 25, 2017 9:59:03 GMT
The good old days when men were men and cars were..... well long, low and unique. I am not sure what it is, one thing for sure there is a lot of hand work and skill in this.
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Post by davej98002 on Mar 25, 2017 18:07:51 GMT
Yesterday wasn't the banner day I thought and hoped it would be for the initial start up. <<<SNIP>>> Even with the nasty weather, it is still Spring and riding season is when you can get it. It is supposed to rain for the next few days. Perhaps I should have built an ark, but what would I do with all those animals?
Cheers everyone Roger Worcester, Massachusetts Open a BBQ shop with Fred.
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 26, 2017 12:03:20 GMT
Dave
I tried Imgsafe.org. It works well with pictures, but it seems as they do not support videos. The pictures load quickly and accept most formats.
As far as doing g a BBQ shop with Fred, well, he is the guy that you'd want to be in that business with. Of course you could have the first "Chunk O' Skunk. If you like....
Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 26, 2017 14:14:15 GMT
Okay, if I did everything correctly, I loaded this link to Youtube. MY INITIAL START UP.
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 26, 2017 18:04:48 GMT
I used this aluminum backed heat barrier. It has an adhesive back and sandwiches a layer of fiberglass wrap beneath the aluminum. I wrapped each tube individually, then applied a second layer over the top to bind the tube and add additional insulation. This stuff is good for 500° F direct contact. I also added additional wrapping over pressure points. Next is to add antifreeze. It does start, run and idle. More later Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 26, 2017 18:43:57 GMT
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Post by edvb on Mar 26, 2017 20:07:51 GMT
Roger
You are doing a great job! The insulation around the tunnel area will keep the tunnel cover nice and cool. Everything looks top notch and it looks like you will be on the road very soon. Excellent work on your part.
Edward
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Post by edvb on Mar 26, 2017 20:53:34 GMT
Since you like the good old days here is something more your style:)
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Post by roger32849 on Mar 26, 2017 22:50:56 GMT
Yep, that's a neat little trike. Wonder where it came from. It looks like it rolled straight out of 1930.
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