Sleepy Time

A lot of bikes are heading in for a long winter hibernation. Make sure they're prepped for the slumber and winterize appropriately. That or wake them up on the few days your fingers won't fall off and hit the road.

Long and Strong

Thank you Sir Mix-a-lot for those inspiring words.

Boat anchor:

Engine:

Patient:

Survivor:

Four Cylinder Lope.
1-4/2-3 pipes + big cam + Mag locked @ 35* BTDC= mmmmm

Total Length: 10’ 4”
Neck Height: 40.5”
Rake: 56* (51* neck, 5* internal)
Trail: 3”

Frame: Santee swingarm raked to 51*, 1.5” widened fender struts, Harley 1” neck
Engine: 10.9 to 1 CR
1978 CB750 F bottom end
backcut F model transmission
worked crankshaft
CycleX Super Rods
Wiseco 836 forged piston kit
Decked cylinders
Stage II Mreick Ported and Decked 1976 K head
33.5 mm OS intake valves
Heavy duty valve springs
Adjustable Cam sprocket
Yoshimura Daytona Cam
Stock Carbs (vm29's going on in a couple of months)
Barnett Clutch and spring setup
ARD Engineering Magneto w/ Clear Cover (RC dist w/ optical pickups soon)
Exhaust: 1-4 / 2-3 crossover primaries w/ slash-cuts. Black header wrap. Barely baffled
Swingarm: 81 cb750 DOHC clearanced for 180 mm tire, modified for eye-eye shock and HD brake system
Front End: 22” over (50”) fresh built girder w/ 5.5” long control arms and a 13.25” sportster shock. 5* of internal rake. P and P style independent control arms and trees. Internal brake lines
Paint: Cinder candy apple red with gold micro-flake in the clear.
Pinstriping: black and tan.
Front Brake System: Goldwing/CB750F twin disc
Rear Brake System: Two piston Harley caliper w/ 11” disc
Tires: 90-90-21 ME880 up front and 180-55-18 ME880 in the rear
Rear Suspension: 11.75” sportster shocks w/ cut springs
Tins: Rolled edge sportster tank w/ aircraft style cap, 9” wide racer rear fender
Seat: HD Fatboy King/queen
Lighting: Integrated turn signal rear brake light, turn signal mirrors, and dual 4.5” headlights
Gauges: Acewell Digital speedo/tach/info center
Final Gearing: 18-46

Random Stuff:
Added a center stand (freakin’ killer, easy to use and the bike is very stable)
Removable tool box on sliders under the carbs.