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Turning Japanese, I really KNOW so!

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In late February I learned that dangerous things happen when you have drinks with friends who have more Motorcycles than you do, and you have ebay installed on your smartphone! the result?

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My new 1972 Honda CL450! Andrew and I went to pick it up, the ebay description said runs and shifts, it should have said runs and shifts on the centerstand!  Took just 2 Months of spare time to sort it out…

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Anyway here she is after some more money, and hours,20130430_185153 20130430_184129 20130430_183941 20130429_081733 20130427_133127 20130427_133115 20130427_133104 20130427_132830 20130427_132817 20130427_132757 20130415_081312 and blood…

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Das Bike Projekt: Rule 1!

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Rule Number One: Always check your tire pressure before you ride.

Rule Number Two: If you forget Rule Number One, don’t get all excited with how your new engine is running, twist the grip hard and take her up to 80 per, and snap your fool stem off!

I didn’t realize what i had done until i rolled the bike back to put it on the center stand and SSSSSSSSSSSssssssssssss……

New tube by Tuesday.

Das Bike Projekt: Put the spurs to ‘er

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Many thanks to the good folks at MaxBMW for their advice, and Siebenrock for the great parts…

The scariest moment is always just before you start. Stephen King

Das Bike Projekt: Motor Assembly oh so close….

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Carbs and tank are on

Left to do:

Clean up tools

Put on Exhaust

check valve lash

put on valve covers

change jets

check for spark

add 1 gallon of gas

check oil

MY idol, Professor FATE!

push the button MAX!

Up Next http://kirkusblog.com/2012/06/25/das-bike-projekt-put-the-spurs-to-er/

Das Bike Projekt: Motor Assembly Cont.

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99 degrees in the garage, but i did last 2 1/2 hours and got a little done! Up Next http://kirkusblog.com/2012/06/22/das-bike-projekt-motor-assembly-oh-so-close/

Das Bike Projekt: Engine Rebuild

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82mm = 746cc… 87mm = 839cc… 97mm = 1044cc

Up Next http://kirkusblog.com/2012/06/20/grattan-raceway/