checking in from Western Ma.

You might have gotten flamed off because you're from "The Peoples Republic of Mass."? My brother a Connecticut Lawyer paid child support till children were 22 years old--his ex didn't have a good lawyer it's just Mass. law. Sucks huh? I'm sure there a some good folks trapped there, you could be one, WELKOMMEN Comrade!!! You are "dead on" with the old school hot-rod look, can't wait for pic's. Walter F.

Hope I didn't offend, I'm just sayin'...

you didn't offend at all just google search Shays regulators (where my screen name came from) and you will get an idea about how much I LOVE my home state but hate it's leaders and intrusive rules.

Day 3 went Very well
we bolted through the frame for the tensioner and replaced the hardware with grade 8s

everything is on and we ran it for about 20 miles yesterday stopping to make sure nothing was falling off, and she is still tight. so I took it to work today (about 6 miles) and she ran perfectly, it started to rain half way here but I had the foresight to bring another set of clothes, so far I have had four of my neighbors stop buy and show currosity about building or having me build them one, I have sent them to the guy I purchased the kit from and to this site

thanks again for the help
Alan

well I promised Pictures

"Rev B"


"Rev C"





after I make sure it isn't going to rattle itself to pieces I will start with the customization

today didn't go so smooth
the fuel line they gave me with the kit apperently is not fuel compatible... so I went to the parts store and picked some up..... on the way there the rear engine mount pulled apart ( threads came out of the block)
so I am off to the hardware store for 1/4-20 grade 8 bolts and bits to build new engine mounts

Ahh, the joys of motorized bicycling, just one adventure after another. We are like the guys building jalopy's right after World War II. These would come to be known as "Hot Rods", you older farts know what I'm talking about. As for our new buddy in Western Mass, Hey YANK, sometimes during a build the whole project needs a rest> STOP, get something cold to drink, smokem' if you gotem' take one of your "nervous pills" smell the roses. and in an hour everything looks different and things seem to go better. This technique requires practice but you will soon become accomplished at it!!! Walter F.

I keep saying this over and over but if it is possible remove the tensioner and adjust the rear wheel for the motor side chain. If necessary move the tensioner to the bike side chain much less pressure on it there. I heard it before I built my first one and then I finally did it after I wrecked a wheel and the darn chain still would not stay on. I haven't had a bit of trouble since.

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ehhh no rest stops
I got new high quality fuel line, and some 1/4-20+1/4-28 hardened exhaust manifold studs and grade 8 nuts and washers

I re tapped the block and green industrial loctited the studs in place.

text is to machine a decent set of engine mount flanges.

I will have a reliable MB

and I can definatly get the same feeling about us and the early rodders, really it is in the same spirit just on a smaller scale.

speaking of hot rods I need to find a 31 ford truck I have a flathead with all kinds of vintage power toys that needs a home and a 31 model A Deluxe roadster that needs a friend

Welcome to the group wmassregulators, nice looking bike you've put together. Enjoy the ride...Kelly

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