dingy Posted April 20, 2010 Share #1 Posted April 20, 2010 Took the bike out for its first decent run since its re-birthing this winter. Bike was naked, not me, everyone can breath now. No plastic on bike except front and rear fenders. I really think this all has been worth it. Running at about 50mph in third and twist the throttle open and I had to grab grips harder it had so much acceleration. Revs up to about 8500 RPM with out pushing hard, hit almost 9000 once with no sign of valve float. Front brakes are absolutely no problem, Rear brake didn't lock up, which is good. Put about a 1/3 of a can of seafoam in it, and rode about 30 miles. Carbs are close, but haven't been synced yet. Occasional pop when decelerating. Might be running a little rich, exhaust pipes where sort of soft black. Clutch is a handful with the two diaphragm springs in it. No leaks anywhere. All the electrical stuff is working. Gary [ATTACH]44240[/ATTACH] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted April 20, 2010 Share #2 Posted April 20, 2010 Gary, I know that must have been a lot of fun after the months of work you put into this project. Hopefully we'll see the end result at Don's Maintenance Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket Posted April 20, 2010 Share #3 Posted April 20, 2010 Bike was naked, not me, everyone can breath now. No plastic on bike except front and rear fenders. Wasn't sure, if I should have even opened the thread, by your choice of Title...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 21, 2010 Share #4 Posted April 21, 2010 Went streaking today on bike Haven't done that since 1978 then I had to read thread and ruin it!!! Hey lady bet me 2 bucks I wouldn't do it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Annie Posted April 21, 2010 Share #5 Posted April 21, 2010 And there was I thinking "pictures" OOOHHH GOODY!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted April 21, 2010 Share #6 Posted April 21, 2010 Hey lady bet me 2 bucks I wouldn't do it!!! A whole 2 bucks ?? Glad you enjoyed your ride. Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydoc_17 Posted April 21, 2010 Share #7 Posted April 21, 2010 Hey Gary, What a feeling isn't it?!?! You must be very happy with the progress of your bike at this point. I can hardly wait to see the plastic back on and the new paint. A job well done! Earl:clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 21, 2010 Share #8 Posted April 21, 2010 A whole 2 bucks ?? Glad you enjoyed your ride. Brad It was in January!! 650 Yammy no shield no faring... Few of us waiting to see Gary's ride when he gets it dressed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingy Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted April 21, 2010 It's not getting painted till this fall though. I am riding it now, not sanding it. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted April 21, 2010 Share #10 Posted April 21, 2010 It's not getting painted till this fall though. I am riding it now, not sanding it. Gary Summer is time for RIDING!!! Paint is winter job!!! Paint don't make them run better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradT Posted April 22, 2010 Share #11 Posted April 22, 2010 It was in January!! 650 Yammy no shield no faring And you agreed to ride for 2 bucks Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenda H Posted April 22, 2010 Share #12 Posted April 22, 2010 I was watching an episode of Superbikes awhile back. They were at a gathering of what I remember being Yammy sportbikes on the Tail of the Dragon. While they were taking a break and talking, a rider went by on his sportbike. He was wearing what looked like an Icon helmet and as far as the camera could see from the rear, nothing else. Everybody was doing doubletakes. That's a streaker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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