Houdini
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« on: March 22, 2014, 10:25:47 PM » |
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Our story begins many moons ago when I mentioned to Eli of the Red Diamonds that I was interested in finding a project bike. A few moons later comes a PM with an offer to adopt a project bike that Eli had rescued from an abusive previous owner. When I first saw her she was dirty and ugly with almost every tin being a different color, so I started calling her FrankenValk.  Days of scrubbing and almost four months of being a weekend mechanic.  Motor detailed and lots of chrome blacked out.  Hard Krome exhaust to make her fast~n~loud  She’s alive! Just in time for the spring riding season...  Thank you Eli. |
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Valkpilot
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« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2014, 10:34:04 PM » |
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Well done!
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« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2014, 10:44:27 PM » |
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Nice work.  Is the blackout stuff powder coat or paint? Do the pipes have any baffles? |
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BnB Tom
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« Reply #3 on: March 23, 2014, 06:03:39 AM » |
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I'm a fan of the Hard Krome exhaust system But I don't care much for the object on your side cover.   Nice job.  |
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« Reply #4 on: March 23, 2014, 07:11:23 AM » |
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Our story begins many moons ago when I mentioned to Eli of the Red Diamonds that I was interested in finding a project bike. A few moons later comes a PM with an offer to adopt a project bike that Eli had rescued from an abusive previous owner. When I first saw her she was dirty and ugly with almost every tin being a different color, so I started calling her FrankenValk. Days of scrubbing and almost four months of being a weekend mechanic. Motor detailed and lots of chrome blacked out. Hard Krome exhaust to make her fast~n~loud She’s alive! Just in time for the spring riding season... Thank you Eli. You my friend, are a genius and you are very welcome. I would really like one just like yours, but then, I would have be copy cat. LOL. |
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 If you are riding and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast. |
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« Reply #5 on: March 23, 2014, 07:22:33 AM » |
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Our story begins many moons ago when I mentioned to Eli of the Red Diamonds that I was interested in finding a project bike. A few moons later comes a PM with an offer to adopt a project bike that Eli had rescued from an abusive previous owner. When I first saw her she was dirty and ugly with almost every tin being a different color, so I started calling her FrankenValk. Days of scrubbing and almost four months of being a weekend mechanic. Motor detailed and lots of chrome blacked out. Hard Krome exhaust to make her fast~n~loud She’s alive! Just in time for the spring riding season... Thank you Eli. You my friend, are a genius and you are very welcome. I would really like one just like yours, but then, I would have be copy cat. LOL. And you'd have to get Miss Ruby another diamond Blessings, Woody |
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Houdini
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« Reply #6 on: March 23, 2014, 07:32:22 AM » |
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Well done! Nice work. Nice job. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you You my friend, are a genius and you are very welcome. A huge thank you to Eli for finding this opportunity for me. Is the blackout stuff powder coat or paint? All of the above. I had a large box of parts powder coated that turned out horrible so I ended up painting over the powder coating and then spraying them with clear coat, I've since found a new powder coater that does good work but I didn't want to pull the bike apart and re-do everything. Of course, all of the plastic parts are painted. Do the pipes have any baffles? Yes, 8" and wrapped with a thin stainless wrap to quiet them a little more. I'm a fan of the Hard Krome exhaust system Me too!, it took five years of shopping to find a set. But I don't care much for the object on your side cover. No comment! |
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Six Guns
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2014, 12:42:15 PM » |
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Houdini, I'll have to give you two thumbs up for the work you did. Great job. |
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RainMaker
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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2014, 01:38:21 PM » |
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Well done. Houdini is a good handle.
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« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2014, 04:21:05 PM » |
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wow!! those pipes are off the hook....nice!
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« Reply #10 on: March 24, 2014, 01:26:49 PM » |
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Great Job!! I like the look a ton. I think I like the Valve Covers the bestest. Well played, Sir! Hay  Jimmyt |
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Houdini
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« Reply #11 on: March 24, 2014, 07:39:05 PM » |
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Thanks guys, it was fun but I'm glad that most of it is done. Wrench time over, time to ride!
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« Reply #12 on: March 24, 2014, 08:23:17 PM » |
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I especially like the front fender, sissy bar,& headlight |
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BnB Tom
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« Reply #13 on: March 25, 2014, 05:01:41 AM » |
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Thanks guys, it was fun but I'm glad that most of it is done. Wrench time over, time to ride!
Sunday looks delicious . . .  |
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« Reply #14 on: March 25, 2014, 05:02:56 AM » |
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Great job on the bike!
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Reality is that thing which does not change simply because I choose to ignore it.
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« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2014, 09:47:21 AM » |
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I especially like the front fender, sissy bar,& headlight You may think it is, but it's not. Haha |
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If you are riding and it is a must that you keep your eyes on the road, you are riding too fast. |
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« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2014, 10:02:33 AM » |
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Looks great, Chuck! Can't wait to see (and hear) it in person. |
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« Reply #17 on: March 25, 2014, 02:29:52 PM » |
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Nice...
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« Reply #18 on: March 25, 2014, 08:16:51 PM » |
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You did GREAT... Sweet bike!!! good save!
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« Reply #19 on: March 25, 2014, 09:15:02 PM » |
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OFS!!!!!! (Ask a Marine) IFB!!! I LOVE it! Yoda  |
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Houdini
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VRCC #28458 - VRCCDS#144
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« Reply #20 on: March 25, 2014, 09:25:27 PM » |
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OFS!!!!!! One finger Salute?  IFB Insulating Fire Bricks?  Dang JC, speak civilian please. |
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« Reply #21 on: March 26, 2014, 06:31:56 AM » |
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I'm fairly certain I can guess what word is associated with the F.
Very good work Houdini!
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RainMaker
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« Reply #22 on: March 26, 2014, 07:00:28 AM » |
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OFS!!!!!! One finger Salute? IFB Insulating Fire Bricks? Dang JC, speak civilian please. OFS = Oklahoma Flute Society http://www.oklahomaflutesociety.org/IFB = Idaho Food Bank https://idahofoodbank.org/donate/ |
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Houdini
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« Reply #23 on: March 26, 2014, 04:47:29 PM » |
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OFS!!!!!! Thank you JC, that acronym nails it. |
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« Reply #24 on: March 26, 2014, 07:31:29 PM » |
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mucho better than that silver bling
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we'll be there when we get there - Valkless,, on lookout....
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Houdini
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« Reply #26 on: March 29, 2014, 10:25:00 PM » |
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I installed Progressive Shocks and F6C badges* today  *Thank you Philippe from the France Chapter for selling me the badges And The Mist christened the pillion for a trip to BJ's for dinner The Mist Pre-Ride Selfie  Her only comments when we arrived were; Awesome! Awesome!!AWESOME!!! |
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« Reply #27 on: March 30, 2014, 06:48:47 AM » |
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Chuck, When you applied the badges, did you just eye ball them to make sure they were in the right location or did you use some type of measurements? What type of adhesive did you use? Looks good brother. |
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Houdini
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« Reply #28 on: March 30, 2014, 07:41:35 AM » |
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Chuck, When you applied the badges, did you just eye ball them to make sure they were in the right location or did you use some type of measurements? What type of adhesive did you use? Looks good brother. Thanks Vic, the badges conform to the tank pretty well, within a few seconds of fitting them they settled into where they belong. At this point the only adjustment is horizontal and there isn't much wiggle room there. I fitted them and then used blue painters tape to mark on the tank where I wanted them to be. A trip to AutoZone netted some 3M double-sided molding tape and VOILA! If I get super critical of the end result the rear of the badge is a little lower that the front but I'm not about to take 'em off to adjust. I installed mine alone, have a friend assist you and they can eyeball them from across the driveway and get them perfect the first time. I have left over 3M tape if you need it. |
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