Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 17, 2021 Wonder if the performance is going to be affected , as I had to cut about 3 inches off the length of the tuned pipe for it to fit ? Do plan on welding a cap over the end to reduce the outlet OD back to 3/4 like it was , but pointed down wards , cause there is a shift cable right at the end of the pipe that would melt 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 19, 2021 This is what I cut off the pipe to make it fit , have a washer and a piece of carb intake tube to angle it down , I was going to MIG weld it myself , but going to take it to my buddy and have hm TIG weld it ---- wonder if the performance will change --- the outet size is going to be the same 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,557 Posted July 19, 2021 i would think it would work great after all you just lost some taper and a few inches of the pipe....but the outlet diameter is the same... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 25, 2021 My buddy welded the muffler , even delivered it yesterday , but didn't listen to my instructions and weld it tight up against the plate , he let it stick out , so the tail pipe sticks out an extra inch plus , there was only a 1/4 gap between the pipe and the gear shift cable till I tie strapped the cable back , but not liking it , think it is going to melt and damage the cable , going to band saw the tail pipe off today and weld another tail pipe up tight 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 25, 2021 A little more clearance now , just need to re-weld it What's the best glue stuff to glue this throttle grip back to the plastic base 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,557 Posted July 25, 2021 that distance looks alot better to me as well... I'm not sure on grip glue, but i had witnessed LIttle Johnny use Renthal Grip Glue, never had a customer come back with loose grip complaints, but it's been said its best used with Renthal gips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,850 Posted July 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Fishfiles said: A little more clearance now , just need to re-weld it What's the best glue stuff to glue this throttle grip back to the plastic base https://www.walmart.com/ip/Three-Bond-3-Bond-Grip-Glue-1oz-Tube-1501CT100/307731820?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=18521&&adid=22222222227145986014&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=257156136643&wl4=pla-422501597656&wl5=9025808&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=125216380&wl11=online&wl12=307731820&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl_SHBhCQARIsAFIFRVUuVSZ4oBwUsrOrgBZO0OFMnAB4ZAuBK3YXzH7dqVHWvOY4yaq6De4aAhprEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds . 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted July 26, 2021 11 hours ago, shadetree said: https://www.walmart.com/ip/Three-Bond-3-Bond-Grip-Glue-1oz-Tube-1501CT100/307731820?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=18521&&adid=22222222227145986014&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=257156136643&wl4=pla-422501597656&wl5=9025808&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=125216380&wl11=online&wl12=307731820&veh=sem&gclid=Cj0KCQjwl_SHBhCQARIsAFIFRVUuVSZ4oBwUsrOrgBZO0OFMnAB4ZAuBK3YXzH7dqVHWvOY4yaq6De4aAhprEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds . I ordered a tube of the GripLock this morning , best deal I found was $12 with free shipping for a 1 oz tube ----- Seen hairspray and Gorilla Glue as popular answers on the motorized bike forum 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Wilson_™ 6,557 Posted July 26, 2021 hairsprey ? interesting ..... i could see that working, shoe goo might also work, i don't think hot or cold temps effect it much ? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted August 2, 2021 I gave the banana muffler to my buddy to re-weld on Saturday ------ then Sunday I went to the flea market , my bike booth buddy had two gas powered bikes just came in , one had a really cool muffler that was like brand new , I offered him $20 for just the muffler and he took it , he had another stock muffler in a box of parts to stick on the bike , that muffler new is over $60 new But no pain , no gain , have to move the carb from one side to the other , redo the tank petcock plumbing as it hits the muffler and going to order some heat wrap Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted August 13, 2021 Finally finished it , raining today so have to wait till tomorrow for the maiden ride ------- bike buddy's tell me it should hit about 45mph , I doubt I will be doing 45 in 7th gear on it , I am hoping I can sling dirt in 1st and 2nd ----- if nothing else it looks good 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted August 16, 2021 Fueled it up yesterday and pulled it about ten times , working smart ( the old me would have pulled it a lot more ) and it wouldn't even pop , pulled the plug and it was wet and no fire , wish that Honda's Cdi's were as easy to check as these motorized bikes are , quick test of the magneto and CDI with a OHM meter and the CDI is bad right out the box , China crap from BikeBerry came with the kit and was considered an up grade ,ordered a new one last night , which is 12 volts instead of 6 volts and the coil is made separate , so changing the magneto also to 12 volts --- so the maiden ride is postponed till next weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted September 17, 2021 It has been 4 weeks since I ordered a new magnet and magneto for this project , still ain't got the part or spark , we never got any mail for 2 weeks cause of hurricane Ida , I am not even sure the magneto and magnet is going to fix this no spark issue , it is eating my lunch , Wuhan electrical parts are killing me Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bighanded 1,235 Posted September 17, 2021 lotta work... but looks like a lotta fun too. I see a ton of folks in Florida using e-bikes these days. I like the idea that a bike allows you to walk into areas that would be restricted for an actual moped or small motorcycle. as e-power continues to improve and prices I hope eventually fall, I will get into some electric. for my small gas bike needs, while I enjoyed the old one about 40 years ago, I'm hanging on to my Honda CT90. With it being a legal , tagged motorcycle, it lets me enjoy national/state parks etc that restrict offroad motorized vehicals, be able to run down to the small town corner store, and enjoy offroad trail riding. but if we are going to small town festival, blanket on the lawn/beach kinda thing, then the motorcycle has to get parked on the pavement, whereas a bike (e- or gas) should be good to walk it to our blanket area and have it right there with us. anyway..beautifully done project!! ET 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted October 10, 2021 My next project , Not !!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted October 27, 2021 1908 Indian twin Racer 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted October 30, 2021 1912 Sears 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,850 Posted October 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Fishfiles said: 1912 Sears chain seems to be too loose !...lol. sweet ride though !. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shadetree 5,850 Posted November 1, 2021 21 minutes ago, Fishfiles said: ok..now that ^^^ is down right wrong to be posting on here ?, you know dang well it's suppose to be a honda..and not dirty !!..rofl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LedFTed 1,122 Posted November 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Fishfiles said: what station wagon is that? it looks like a falcon in a way.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fishfiles 20,145 Posted November 2, 2021 4 hours ago, LedFTed said: what station wagon is that? it looks like a falcon in a way.. If I had to guess , I'd say Chevy II , which was the predecessor to the Nova Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
56Sierra 1,844 Posted November 3, 2021 On 11/2/2021 at 4:09 AM, Fishfiles said: If I had to guess , I'd say Chevy II , which was the predecessor to the Nova Yep. Parents had one briefly when I was a kid. Two speed automatic. Same color too. Didn't have it long, I remember that for sure. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites