Thanks Everyone! It drives as smoooooooth as it looks! Will be at Portland for VMB show at end of month... come out and ride
1912 Excelsior Tribute
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Moto I sure wish I was going. Give the guys on Simplex hill a shout from me!
Rick C.
Rick C.
I will .. My buddy Bruce knows those guys. I talk with them 2 years ago. I enjoy every part of the show.
As for pinestriping I will add eventually. Figure This is my last Big build so I’m going to slowly do custom touches along the way.
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last Big build LOL! fame-est last words. Your bike is looking super duper, really like it.............Curt
Great, some of the Simplex guys that go to Portland are also members of this forum and will probably recognize your bike. have fun!
Oh my! Has 'winner' written all over it.
You're gonna need a bigger trophy cabinet.....
You're gonna need a bigger trophy cabinet.....
Well poor girl is down for a few. My motor has ungodly hp so I anticipated some belt slippage. I also new a 2 3/4” pulley was pushing it. Yesterday it started slipping bad. So I removed awesome clutch cover.lol to reveal a small problem... washes used as spacers we’re sandwiched to tight?? which resulted in a lathe type action on my pedal shaft...See picture...also pictures of how belt was riding and how will be.on new pulley 3 3/4”...
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Moto your just at that new build, fine tune of everything stage; when seemingly trivial things start demanding attention. Pulley wise, says the old owl, is try it and learn things. In your X's case some larger diameter appears needed.
I've used washers as spacers and sometimes they work fine, but clearance spacers of softer, yet durable, metal is perhaps the way to go.
Rick C.
I've used washers as spacers and sometimes they work fine, but clearance spacers of softer, yet durable, metal is perhaps the way to go.
Rick C.
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Yep it’s all part of the hobby...Still stinks lol! I wish I could weld...
Live from Portland VMBC
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Want the Monark LOL Looks like fun thanks.........Curt
That last bike is one fine looking machine. Lucky owner.
Steve.
Steve.
Thanks yep It was a big hit at Portland. I hung out with Rick and the Simplex guys last night. They all said Hi to You Rick C.! By the way my neighbors at the show were from Oklahoma!