Awesome job Hoosier! That looks the ducks guts right there 
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Could have done with a black stripe or two, just for contrast and set off all the white
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interesting, very clean
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hahahahaha, just pullin' you leg man, I stick by my previous post, good work, take a bow.
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Not much picture worthy, running electrial and cleaning connections. Personal goal is to light the fire under this thing this weekend. Then sort out any bugs I find. Still need a tail light and fininsh the seat and some smaller stuff. But it is still a high goal ... but ACHIEVABLE!Comment
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Well I got good news!
When I got home from work, I rigged up a small gas tank out of a plastic bottle, hose, and a fuel filter. Gave everything a final check, topped off the oil, pulled the choke and hit the starter.
After a couple seconds of cranking she fired up! Idle speed was way too high so I pushed in the choke at lightening speed and she shut right off. (whew!)
Turned the idle speed screw down and tried again. This time it started and she went into a nice fast idle, pushed in the choke and it settled right in. Checked all four pipes were warm and shut her down.
I knew she would smoke on the first start and I wasn't disappointed. But what surprise me is how quiet the SuperTrapp is! Granted it can always get more disks installed but It's got 4 out of possible 6 in it now. Little backpressure shouldn't hurt right?
Rechecked for leaks and all was well. So I let the pipes get cool since I wanted to properly cure the paint on the headers. Then came the 2nd time. She only needed partial choke while cranking and came to life again. Now I let it set and idle, exhaust cleared to where it only "puffed" when revved. Nothing drastic, short bursts to maybe 2500-3000 RPM, no hesitation, very responsive and returns to idle right away... SWEET! Pipes a little hotter this time.
Took a break, grabbed the camcorder and headed back out to make a short video. Once the pipes were cooled again I started her up on film, made a short video then shut her down. Nice idle, no smoke, I had an error when finalizing and can't read mini-disks on this computer so I won't know until I get to work Monday if the video is any good or not.
Worst case, do it again!
LIFE IS GOOD!Last edited by Guest; 10-22-2011, 08:33 PM.Comment
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good to hear man. thats exciting.Comment
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You are only using 4 discs???!!!I bet it's quiet.With 8 mine is pretty quiet but just enough to not bet to quiet.
Edit:CoolLast edited by Guest; 10-22-2011, 09:07 PM.Comment
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Awesome,
in the immortal words of Mr. Potato Head; Way to go, Idaho......wooooohooooo
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Congratulations.Cowboy Up or Quit. - Run Free Lou and Rest in Peace
1981 GS550T - My First
1981 GS550L - My Eldest Daughter's - Now Sold
2007 GSF1250SA Bandit - My touring bike
Sit tall in the saddle Hold your head up high
Keep your eyes fixed where the trail meets the sky and live like you ain't afraid to die
and don't be scared, just enjoy your ride - Chris Ledoux, "The Ride"Comment
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Congrats! As you well know, it's a good feeling when you bring one out of hibernation.Comment
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Thanks all, it is apperciated!
Yeah, I went back out this morning and verified 4. I think I may pick up another pack of discs to give me some tuning ability, then I will need to play with the jetting. Ahhh fun stuff right there. I can probably get her close by the "Seat of my pants" and plug chops but I am running out of riding season. Considering I need to finish the seat and ALL my lighting still needs purchased. The snow will be flying by then.
There is a independant performance shop close that has a dyno. Once everything else is finished I may take it over there this winter with discs and jet assortment in hand and do some playing. Problem is he is only open weekdays until 5:00 so I would need to take a day off work.
That is IF he is willing to let me tie up his dyno for a day doing numerous pulls to get her dialed in. I don't know if he charges by the hour or by the pull, or if me doing the labor is even an option... May be better taking it to him and saying "call me when it's done" but that's NOT how I roll!
HAH! I am getting WAY ahead of myself, that's a looooong way off
Last edited by Guest; 10-23-2011, 06:07 AM.Comment
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