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Originally Posted by DanDaMan
My owners manual describes a .5 gal reserve tank and tells me how to set the gasoline control valve below the tank to put it on reserve setting............you are saying that it has no reserve at all?
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Originally Posted by DanDaMan
My owners manual describes a .5 gal reserve tank and tells me how to set the gasoline control valve below the tank to put it on reserve setting............you are saying that it has no reserve at all?
mine has no reserve at all , only an on off valve
would be nice if they did indeed change it up and add 1
I'm confused as my peacock is up position for reserve. Was yours a nov or dec build? Mine is a nov 2010 build. Tuned my friends df today, he has the bigger jets already ( dec build) in his carb and damm it runs perfect now. Touchy on the idle screw and the air mixture screw combinations but once tweaked it was really amazing at how responsive it was. I'll throw in a NGK plug in it now. I won't have time till Monday to put my bigger jets in and scrub my carb. these things laid around a long time at the dealership with gas in it. I really recommend installing a real fuel filter as the one on there is a joke. It only takes a micro sized particle to clog the idle jet as it has a almost microscopic hole in it. even if its partially clogged start times and warm up time will be longer. autozone has a nice selection of chromed and plain ones with a 1/4 inch stem on both sides. It's also nice to be able to see the fuel though the new clear glass on a real filter. You can then spot vapor lock or vac lock from the tank cap. 5 min change out, but I'd bet most are using the Cheap fake factory one that didn't even have a filter in it just made to look it does.
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This is the state mine is currently in. I have a lot to do still, like everything. The shift lever and rear brake appear to be bundled with bubble wrap and ties, so i first need to figure how that goes. My manufacture date stamp says December. Hopefully going to warm up here in a couple of days so maybe get her running then.
Oh man!!! I still remember the day I pulled mine off the trailer and opened it up! Had ALL the dudes from the block standing around waiting for it to be opened. I had to ask for help from a couple of them and ALL of the guys showed up. First question was " How much did you pay for that!?", and " I just wanna hear it run.". Well, 30 minutes later they heard a wildcat come to life! :lol8: No, really, they did like the way it sounded. Yours looks the same as mine did when it came, with the "crate dust". So, what parts do you have to install, if any? Hope you got a different bar, oil plug and jets just to start. Oh, and Freezer you got yours from SaferWholesale as well?
yea skull, i got it from saferwholesale and they are only 140 miles from me in the same state. I bought the black racing handlebars that you linked from ebay, and 38t sprocket. Did you drill a hole in your handlebars for the notch on the light switch and throttle, or did you just file/cut the notch off? I plan to make a lot of small changes soon, like hoses. I think the carb jet should be ok since the bike has a December manufacture date.
How much oil does the crankcase hold? i dont see the capacity amount listed in the owners manual anywhere.
I already mailed my certificate of origin for saferwholesale to sign. Getting a title in IL shouldn't be a problem. Hopefully we'll hear her run tomorrow after my bro comes by to check it.
Freezerboy the DF uses just a bit over a quart of 10-40 wet clutch oil. check the level of the oil with the dip stick unscrewed in. Yeh...you have the good jets, May still be set way to lean or rich though, they do not set the carb at the factory so you most likley need to fiddle with the Idle screw on side of carb and the air mixture screw on the front side of carb after warm up. Use a small straight blade screw driver Bit to do the air screw as there is no room. Maybe you will get luckey and it will run decent the way it is. Let us know how it goes. Choke up and it will fire right up.
Great because i picked up 2 quartes of 10-40 valvoline motorcycle oil for wet clutches yesterday. Should be all set. One of my first projects will to get rid of that plastic oil tank. I kind of like your idea with the canister though.Quote:
Originally Posted by Goodbar
Can go wrong with the canister. Its the perfect size, its steel and really only needs the 2 wire holes installed and then the 2 small mounting holes. The cap stays on super tight, I will add a tiny set screw for saftey then I will then use a small rubber bellows where the 2 wire harnesses come out. I will post the part number of the 2 small corregated flexible Bellows from metro Moulded Parts or correct wire harness socket. I suppose a large sheet metal grommet would work as well. Here is a Picture of what it will look like on the bike. I cant wait to swap mine either, that plastic tank is as cheap as it gets. SOON I will have the time, then add a oil fill chrome cap on top.Attachment 10014
I drilled the holes, if you dont on the throttle side it will twist with the throttleQuote:
Originally Posted by freezerboy
if you bought it in the same state , they (who you bought it from) are obligated to register it and have the plates sent to your house
mine didnt require certificate of origin , just me calling them and giving them the vin numbers bolted to the frame
Skull: I just came from the Etsy site, waiting on a quote. I have been looking for someone to make a cover for my saddle. Here is a pic of my DF. Leather seat cover and possibly a tank cover will make an improvement I think.Quote:
Originally Posted by skullworkz
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Ghost: I am watching your seat cover come together right this moment. I believe this is going to be the look you are aiming for! Attachment 10030Quote:
Originally Posted by ghost1133
I dunno, in my endless search for a perfect bike I have begun to think that could it be so that customs/choppers/bobbers are the edge of evolution. Those bikes at least aren't covered with ridiculous amount of garbage.
Awsome Skull, almost feel like I was there seeing it made.Quote:
Originally Posted by skullworkz
Agreed.Quote:
Originally Posted by moilami
UPDATES ON GHOSTS SEAT COVER!! Here it is on a DF saddle, it has a 1/2 high density foam padding, black leather, white upholstery thread top stitched and full adjustablity via velcro straps on the bottom. The tank cover will be cut from the same piece of leather and done in the same fashion. The bottom of the cover actually conforms to the seat through brass grommets.Attachment 10031Attachment 10032Attachment 10033
Looking good or what? Can't wait to get the covers on the bike.Quote:
Originally Posted by skullworkz
What is that beautiful cover going to cost?
www.etsy.com/shop/geekswithscissorsQuote:
Originally Posted by Babyswiss
Please message Gemma @ this shop for a quote and your needs as far as color, material and stitch
SNEAK PEAK @ GHOSTS TANK COVER! Attachment 10048Quote:
Originally Posted by ghost1133
Getting ready to install the grommets and package for shipping. Will ship tomorrow! Ghost please post pics on this thread when you receive these items. And, we hope you like the products
Attachment 10049And, here it is with all of it's shiney new brassQuote:
Originally Posted by skullworkz
The covers look fantastic. They are going to match up perfectly with both having the contrasting stitching. I love it.Quote:
Originally Posted by skullworkz
Been raining and over cast here. I'll take some pics when we get a sunny day out. Ha.
The snow is heading your way...Quote:
Originally Posted by ghost1133
Picked up a sno-blower a while back. Think I will get to try it out?Quote:
Originally Posted by freezerboy
i got enough snow today in illinois to give it a good test. Too windy out here to do mine yet though. maybe i can get it tonight. i got my first 2 miles on my new bobber yesterday when it was about 40 degrees warmer out. it was misting out or i would have ridden much longer. the bobber is very enjoyable to ride though.Quote:
Originally Posted by ghost1133
For the fake oil tank mod im going to try using one of the two smaller cans in this vintage canister set on amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Canist...e+canister+set
The labels are paper so ill just peel them off and paint. I will post pics as it progresses.
I love the way the drag bars i got now look on the bike, but i want something more laid back, so I been looking at bikemaster 110511 black handlebars. They look similar to Gun-Rods but cost a bit less.
I stripped out my clutch lever assembly bolt threads in the cast aluminum. i will drill it out and put inserts in to fix it i guess.
Anyone know how long it takes for saferwholesale to do certificate paperwork and get it back to you?
I had my paperwork within a week of calling them. Veronica in their titling dept is pretty good at getting the paperwork filed and sent back out.Quote:
Originally Posted by freezerboy
took me about 6 week's .... but at least it got done