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 Topic: Couple of pics |
jerseyjew
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 Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: November 13, 2009, 10:51 pm Subject: Re: Couple of pics |
I mainly wrapped but the pipes for looks and to make them a little cooler to the touch after riding; however, it does serve some performance benefits. Here is a good link explaining it
http://www ... |
| Topic: Couple of pics |
jerseyjew
Replies: 10
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: November 8, 2009, 6:20 pm Subject: Re: Couple of pics |
[quote="FrankC"]Nice. Is that paint army green?[/quote]
Yes sir. It is actually just some Krylon flat olive. |
| Topic: Couple of pics |
jerseyjew
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: November 4, 2009, 1:04 pm Subject: Couple of pics |
| Well I have been around the site for a little while now and finally got around to snapping a few pics of my 78 Special. I really do not know what direction I want to go with the bike so that is why i ... |
| Topic: 75' cafe build |
jerseyjew
Replies: 43
Views: 28686
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: November 3, 2009, 10:52 pm Subject: Re: 75' cafe build |
Looking real good bro. This makes me want to start ripping mine apart, but I already have the garage full with my 2009 Polaris 550 IQ Shift being ripped apart  I will get back to you about the pai ... |
| Topic: It started as a tracker |
jerseyjew
Replies: 4
Views: 4232
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Forum: Flattracker - Streettracker Posted: October 12, 2009, 11:16 am Subject: Re: It started as a tracker |
| I love the solo seat. Good job on the bike! It is nice and clean looking. Where did you pick the seat up from? Do you know what brand the seat is? That suoertrapp muffler gives it a Vmax type exha ... |
| Topic: hello from illinois. |
jerseyjew
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Views: 3203
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: September 14, 2009, 9:54 pm Subject: Re: hello from illinois. |
| Thank you Sir! Yeah I definitely love the build. I am looking forward to ripping my 78 apart this winter and finishing what I started over a year ago. I will make an attempt at posting a build thre ... |
| Topic: hello from illinois. |
jerseyjew
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Views: 3203
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: September 12, 2009, 12:43 pm Subject: Re: hello from illinois. |
| Welcome and nice builds! I would love to see some more pics of the silver bike. I am trying to go for a similar look. Did you modify the rear suspension mount locations or just a plain jane chop in ... |
| Topic: Vintage tires on mag wheels? |
jerseyjew
Replies: 14
Views: 6147
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Forum: Wheels, Brakes and Controls Posted: August 14, 2009, 3:29 pm Subject: Re: Vintage tires on mag wheels? |
My 78 mags are not stamped "tubeless" so I am running tubes. It is always safe to run a tube or no tube in a tubeless rim, but never should you not run a tube in tubed rim.
Tubeless rim ='s tube o ... |
| Topic: Aluminum Swing Arm |
jerseyjew
Replies: 16
Views: 13860
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Forum: All the rest Posted: July 14, 2009, 8:29 am Subject: Re: Aluminum Swing Arm |
| ^^^ Hahah, isn't that the truth! I happened to come across this swing arm on my own a few days ago and was planning on making a similar thread. I guess all my questions are answered now! |
| Topic: My $9 Speedometer!!! |
jerseyjew
Replies: 11
Views: 2824
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Forum: Electrical Posted: May 12, 2009, 11:14 am Subject: Re: My $9 Speedometer!!! |
| This is definitely something new to me... |
| Topic: Overcharging the battery, maybe ... ??? |
jerseyjew
Replies: 29
Views: 9718
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Forum: Electrical Posted: February 17, 2009, 5:43 am Subject: Re: Overcharging the battery, maybe ... ??? |
Retired,
Is there a diagram of this process anywhere? My bike was completely rewired by the previous owner, so I need some help figuring it out! Thanks
- Joe |
| Topic: Barfighter, my new bob job |
jerseyjew
Replies: 16
Views: 8483
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: February 14, 2009, 7:45 pm Subject: Re: Barfighter, my new bob job |
| This thing is crazy looking. I am looking forward to seeing it together! |
| Topic: My '78/'82 bobber continued. *56K beware* |
jerseyjew
Replies: 35
Views: 21520
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: January 17, 2009, 7:28 pm Subject: Re: My '78/'82 bobber continued. *56K beware* |
[quote="GaugedFreak"]Little update..
With Mags..
[img]http://gallery.digitaldeviation.com/d/6414-3/Picture+002.jpg[/img]
[img]http://gallery.digitaldeviation.com/d/6415-3/Picture+003.jpg[/img][/quo ... |
| Topic: 83 bobber started |
jerseyjew
Replies: 20
Views: 5408
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: January 17, 2009, 7:21 pm Subject: Re: 83 bobber started |
| This is coming out really good. Looking forward to seeing pics when it is ready for the road! |
| Topic: My Brat Style build: Another Craigslist find |
jerseyjew
Replies: 104
Views: 49635
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Forum: Did you say Bob? No I said Bobber! Posted: January 15, 2009, 1:27 pm Subject: Re: My Brat Style build: Another Craigslist find |
| Everything is looking good to me. I cannot wait to see what it looks like after paint! |
| Topic: FS-Brand new Billet low profile mirrors, clamps, handlebars |
jerseyjew
Replies: 2
Views: 1623
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: January 4, 2009, 4:00 pm Subject: Re: FS-Brand new Billet low profile mirrors, clamps, handlebars |
| I will take the bars off of your hands if you still have them available?! |
| Topic: for all you guys with wrapped exhausts |
jerseyjew
Replies: 22
Views: 9462
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: September 16, 2008, 11:12 pm Subject: Re: for all you guys with wrapped exhausts |
| [quote="renloy"]Do you have to use some sort of sealer on the wrap to keep the exhaust from rusting out?[/quote]Not sure. I just direct wrapped it. The exhaust smoked for the first 50 miles or so and ... |
| Topic: for all you guys with wrapped exhausts |
jerseyjew
Replies: 22
Views: 9462
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Forum: Exhaust Posted: September 16, 2008, 9:52 pm Subject: Re: for all you guys with wrapped exhausts |
| Indeed.. I have my pipes wrapped to the foot pegs and I just enjoy the look more then anything. I had 50ft of 2" and was able to do both with plenty leftover. |
| Topic: Need help sync'n carbs! |
jerseyjew
Replies: 23
Views: 12483
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Forum: Fuel Posted: September 10, 2008, 11:55 pm Subject: Re: Need help sync'n carbs! |
[quote="nj1639"]Well.....which method did you use? Inquiring minds want to know![/quote]A friend has a 4 carb sync tool made by motion pro like the this one.
[IMG]http://www.motionpro.com/images/enla ... |
| Topic: Need help sync'n carbs! |
jerseyjew
Replies: 23
Views: 12483
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Forum: Fuel Posted: September 9, 2008, 7:32 pm Subject: Re: Need help sync'n carbs! |
| Well I just got finished sync'n the carbs and boy were they way off. I appreciate everyones help on the board. I ended up being able to adjust the middle screw with a long blade screwdriver. No nee ... |
| Topic: Need help sync'n carbs! |
jerseyjew
Replies: 23
Views: 12483
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Forum: Fuel Posted: September 8, 2008, 10:13 pm Subject: Re: Need help sync'n carbs! |
| [quote="kingwj"]I just stick one end of a length of 1/8" ID tubing into the carb and the other end in my ear. When the pitch is the same in both carbs the flow is the same. Works on my MGA, XS650 an ... |
| Topic: Need help sync'n carbs! |
jerseyjew
Replies: 23
Views: 12483
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Forum: Fuel Posted: September 8, 2008, 11:48 am Subject: Re: Need help sync'n carbs! |
| [quote="Retiredgentleman"]On my 78SE I am able to adjust the carbs balance screw, with the tank in place,...............long bladed screwdriver.[/quote]I am definitely going to give it a valiant effor ... |
| Topic: Need help sync'n carbs! |
jerseyjew
Replies: 23
Views: 12483
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Forum: Fuel Posted: September 7, 2008, 11:07 pm Subject: Re: Need help sync'n carbs! |
| [quote="weekendrider"]Well I'd rather have you owe than beat me out of it. Get 3-4" of fuel line and a double male barb to connect this line to the carb line then sit the tank on a saw horse/table etc ... |
| Topic: Need help sync'n carbs! |
jerseyjew
Replies: 23
Views: 12483
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Forum: Fuel Posted: September 7, 2008, 9:57 pm Subject: Re: Need help sync'n carbs! |
| [quote="weekendrider"]Yes hook your tubes to the intake manifold barbs. Use the idle screw in the middle to match/sync the carbs. Then the one the outside will be used to adjust the idle for both as t ... |
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