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Offline Hathcock

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New motorcycle project
« on: January 22, 2014, 12:30:07 PM »
I've been on a café racer kick for a little while now, I'm finally taking the plunge. I'm picking up an 1982 Virago 920 on Sunday, I traded an old engine for it so Initially I have very little into it. I prefer the early viragos because of the mono-shock rear suspension. So far I'm looking at upgrading the suspension with Yamaha R6 forks and read adjustable coil over shock. using a Benelli tank with a custom subframe.
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #1 on: January 22, 2014, 12:34:57 PM »
Nice !
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #2 on: January 22, 2014, 01:03:10 PM »
Thanks, I hope it goes smoothly. I'll keep updating as I go.
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #3 on: January 22, 2014, 01:06:39 PM »
Good, there's been a shortage of organ donors lately.

Kidding aside, enjoy the build.  Looks like a fun project.
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2014, 01:21:17 PM »
Quote from: Hathcock on January 22, 2014, 01:03:10 PM
I hope it goes smoothly.
Ha! :-)

Good luck.
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #5 on: January 22, 2014, 01:55:25 PM »
Road grader to a road carver..........................should be interesting.
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #6 on: January 22, 2014, 02:09:48 PM »
not my cuppa tea, but good luck.

This is more my taste:



my new baby I pick up on Friday...


Rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission Silver powdercoated engine with Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat covers Chrome Shorty Dual exhaust with new slash bend Finned cast-aluminum, horseshoe oil tank 240mm-18 rear / 90mm-19 front tire Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat Cast Aluminum Tapered Five Spoke 19-inch front/18-inch rear wheels Stretched fuel tank with recessed medallion Solo saddle V-Bar handlebars on five-inch curved risers Console-mounted Speed Shop speedometer Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat fork lowers, oil tank, headlamp bucket, swingarm and other components Integrated LED rear turn indicators/tail/brake lamps Color-matched frame


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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #7 on: January 22, 2014, 03:35:19 PM »
I had a Honda 500 turbo, followed by a Honda VFR 500 Interceptor.
I baby sat a Honda VFR 1000 for a week when a coworker went on vacation.
How I managed to be in one piece after all that I shall never know.
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #8 on: January 22, 2014, 04:28:57 PM »
Had a 1983 Yamaha Seca 900. I know for a fact that when the conditions were correct, It could hit 10,500-11,000 RPM in 5th gear, well past redline. The speedo said 150 mph.............. :hyper:


Funny, advertised was 125 mph............. O-)
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2014, 08:09:00 AM »
How's the bike project going?

It's cold as balls here and I am really feeling the need to ride. I got my new bike last friday- had the trailer it home as we had gusts of wind up to 50 mph. Went out Saturady for a short ride. The weather was about 50* but we still ahd 30 mph winds out on the highway.

I did get half the garage cleaned out, so that's a plus. The other half will have to wait til it warms up. Need to get my tool board mounted on the wall so my workbench is less cluttered.

Maybe I should fix up the garage to be heated...
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2014, 10:23:08 PM »
Put the FXWG up on the table today, go thru it and make sure it is still tight and safe for the up coming season.

Been looking for a project bike..
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #11 on: January 30, 2014, 03:21:11 AM »
Quote from: dutch508 on January 22, 2014, 02:09:48 PM
not my cuppa tea, but good luck.

This is more my taste:



my new baby I pick up on Friday...


Rigid-mount, 1584cc Twin Cam 96B balanced engine 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission Silver powdercoated engine with Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat covers Chrome Shorty Dual exhaust with new slash bend Finned cast-aluminum, horseshoe oil tank 240mm-18 rear / 90mm-19 front tire Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat Cast Aluminum Tapered Five Spoke 19-inch front/18-inch rear wheels Stretched fuel tank with recessed medallion Solo saddle V-Bar handlebars on five-inch curved risers Console-mounted Speed Shop speedometer Satin Stainless Metallic powdercoat fork lowers, oil tank, headlamp bucket, swingarm and other components Integrated LED rear turn indicators/tail/brake lamps Color-matched frame




BS for buying a nice bike
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2014, 07:32:32 AM »
Quote from: RobJohnson on January 30, 2014, 03:21:11 AM
BS for buying a nice bike

[youtube=425,350]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFNLbAs3KAU[/youtube]

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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #13 on: February 11, 2014, 01:43:57 PM »
The bike is stripped down, I'm creating my parts list and designing a rear subframe for it now. I'll try to get some pics posted in the next day or so.
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Re: New motorcycle project
« Reply #14 on: March 12, 2014, 08:02:15 PM »
Any updates? I took mine out for a ride today!
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