What did you do with your trike(s) today?

[Saul]

Try flipping that silencer over. Loosen the mount if you need to. The tip needs to be pointed up.

Why does it need to be pointing up?

This 'Mugen ATC' has a pipe pointing down and nobody mentioned it in that thread?



But if there is a legitimate reason why I shouldn't run the silencer in that position let me know and I'll see how I can go about changing/fixing it!

Thanks.

[Saul]

I have a feeling that silencer was not for a first gen R. But w/e if it works good run it. BTW, your R looks awesome

Thanks pal!!

I've scored some other stuff for her - just waiting on the parts to arrive! New front fender - rear fenders - seat - tank - etc etc

[Russell 350X]

Got the 350X out and played in the little bit of snow we got today. If there was more snow down I woulda got some video out in the hay field, but theres not enough snow yet.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Et4ptMNTczM

[Jonpin]

are your swing arm bearings shot or is your frame tweaked that bike must go sideways down the road ,id be affraid of the chain popping off ,especialy if its anything like the 350x where it pops off and blows a hole in the block. "NOT" trying to put the bike down at all just trying to save you some trouble and if its the frame i saw someone giving a 250r frame away on the atv classifieds if i remember right.

[Saul]

are your swing arm bearings shot or is your frame tweaked that bike must go sideways down the road

Swingarm bearings are bad. The frame could be a lil tweaked - it's ancient!! It rides straight though.

[BLUE72CAMARO]

Gave the freebie 185s a paint job to make it more hunting/sneeking friendly!



Finally got the rear brakes and the headlight working over the weekend to! Only thing left to fix is the recoil spring is fubar! got a whopping $130 in it right now!

[Saul]

So far today it's been all wrenching on my quad. Man alive - fuel problems!!

Looks like the bike can't get gas through the pump to the carb - probably a blockage somewhere behind the fuel pump because the fuel pump itself is working.

[brapp]

i had sex with the girlfriend on the back of the 250sx today woo hoo!!!!!!

[Saul]

So - is there a real reason why I shouldn't have my silencer pointing down the way it is? Anyone?

[gravelyman]

LOL@brapp I have cracked my old lady a few times on the back of my 350x. sorry merge he has that bike now. well today i got my front end put on my project you can see the progress here


www.photobucket.com/gravelyman

[miller110trike]

nice trike got an advice for rebuilder in over his head?

[gravelyman]

just do it right the first time even if it cost a little bit more money you will thank yourself in the long run

[Saul]

My rear fenders arrived today!!


So - are these OEM or Maier?






While out in the shed I decided to take some group shots (lol) and a few pics around to shed to show ya what I'm working with out there in the jungle!





My messy workbench


To the right side of that is my wood stove


Across from the stove is my chair and couch setup


In this pic you can see the compresser, ash tray, clymer manuals and beer holder (other wise known as a coffee table) the entertainment center is also visible in this pic


Behind the entertainment center is the second entrance to the shed


This is outside and shows my woods cart.


I forgot to snap a pic of my weightlifting bench and fridge. Doh!!

[88 Turbo Coupe]

YOu got a nice collection going!

[cybrman]

Went down to Melbourne and rode with Jonpin on Sunday. Had a good time! It's only been 20+ years since I've ridden. 250sx lasted a lot longer than I expected!

Monday and Tuesday tore the head apart on my 250sx.
Timing jumped and the piston met both valves for a bender.
Got new timing chain on order but I did manage to straighten the valves out and with the addition of an old 10mm socket my tensioner actually puts enough tension on the timing chain! Runs quieter than it ever has.

Here are some pics from Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday.
http://www.cybrman.com/pictures/11112008/default1.htm