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  1. Scooter Bob
    We were riding around looking for some old barns that are in a "Barns of Wisconsin" book I've been reading, and found this mailbox shaped just like an old barn! Later, Scooter Bob
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    Sometimes it's just right on the way home! Have a great time on yer trip guys and gals, that is a nice area to ride in, and ya, watch those switchbacks. Thanks again for last year Bryan, Scooter Bob
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    Without using google, I know of one an hour from here. But we're in the middle of only our second real snowstorm of the winter, so I won't be riding for a few days. But...there talkin' 50 some degrees Wednesday! Later, Scooter Bob
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    You'll have some troubleshooting to do Rick. It looks like there is an intermediate throttle wheel involving the cruise control. So you probably have a pull cable from the handlebars to the intermediate wheel, and another pull cable from the intermediate wheel to the carb wheel. Do you have a manual. There is one available for download in the tech section I believe. Good Luck, Scooter Bob
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    Looks like we have a winner! What's next Playboy? Later, Scooter Bob
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    I'm with the others here, way too heavy to start with. If you want a classic pop up, search for the Apache Chief. There were a couple for sale around here last spring for about a grand. They weigh about 275 empty.
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    And surely you must be in the eyebrow reflection in pic 2, I just can't zoom in that far. I say good enough. And I won't call you surely again. LOL. What's next Danoh? Later, Scooter Bob
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    Sorry Don, my phone isn't playing nice with this sight today, so things have been getting posted in pieces, when I can. Target is above now (and below), as well as a couple more pics of the depot area. Hope you're feelin' better soon. Later, Scooter Bob The current target is... Since March is just around the corner, a pic of you and your bike and a LION or LAMB. Can be real, statue, blow up, or drinking fountain. Happy Hunting. by Scooter Bob
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    We took the bike to the ABATE meeting in Beaver Dam today and took a shot of this old depot there. They use it for the Chamber of Commerce now. For the next target... Since March is just around the corner, a pic of you and your bike and a LION or LAMB. Can be real, statue, blow up, or drinking fountain. Happy Hunting. Later, Scooter Bob
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    Must of forgot to hook up those seat heating wire, huh. LOL. Sorry Don, couldn't stop my fingers in time. Sounds like a great depot though. I'll refrain from riding almost 2 blocks to our little depot museum so we can see the one you found. It sounds much better! Later, Scooter Bob
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    The 180 volt system will need to get fed with 220volt ac and the 90 volt system will get fed with 110 vac. Since you think you were working the old motor pretty hard, and you might be losing some torque by eliminating some belt reduction, I wonder if going to 3/4 hp might be a little better. Since you're wanting to eliminate the jackshaft, you'll be making a new motor mounting anyway, so it's not a big deal on frame size. You'll be building a custom mounting anyway. Later, Scooter Bob
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    Earl, contrary to what others have said, and since you want to vary motor speed instead of changing the step pulleys, I think you are spot on with the DC motor and speed controller. If you start turning down the speed on an AC induction motor with a VFD (variable frequency drive, alters the 60 hertz that we have at the wall outlet) you will start losing torque, and at the lower speeds is where you don't want to be losing torque. The DC motor will give you full torque throughout the speed range. Also, an industrial PMDC (permanent magnet direct current) brushed motor will last you a long time. We have 1/2 hp motors running conveyors at work and I think the brushes last a year or more and they are running for most of the year. And then you just change the brushes for a few bucks. If you get a motor with a TENV rating (totally enclosed non vented) it will not overheat at lower speeds. They are made to do this. Gearing will be another issue. I think those lathes belted the motor to a jackshaft, and the jackshaft had the first step pulley on it. If this is the case, and the ratios can work out, you may lose a little drag if you can eliminate the jackshaft and belt directly to the spindle pulleys. Most PMDC motors you will find will have a max speed of about 1750 rpm. How does this compare to the old motor. Unlike an AC motor with a VFD, the DC setup will not go over the rated motor speed. You can find more info about the motors and controllers at Grainger, McMaster-Carr, Baldor, Leeson, Bodine, and others. You're going to find the electrical part is easy, AC single phase 110v or 220v L,N,G into the DC drive controller, and DC + and - out to the motor. Getting the motor mounted and getting pulley ratios at a good spot will take most of your time. Feel free to give me a call if you would like to discuss further, I do this stuff at work all the time. My number is in my profile. Later, Scooter Bob
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    Works for me Don. Glad that shoulder healed up. What's next? Thinkin' I might be ridin' to work today. Later, Scooter Bob
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    Just got home. We had a wonderful ride:sun:. Only put about 75 miles on, but felt just great to have fresh air force fed again. You got that right. Later, Scooter Bob The current target is... In honor of Presidents Day, a pic of you and your bike and a sign of some sort with the name of one of the birthday boys. by Scooter Bob and Karen
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    Oh, does this ride feel great! Just what the doctor ordered. Got the pics about 15 miles from home, and had to ride farther away for lunch, just because. Karen chose the next target... In honor of Presidents day, a pic of you and your bike and a sign of some sort with the name of one of the birthday boys. Those with sore shoulders may only have to ride to the edge of town. Later, Scooter Bob
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    Well, since DynoDon missed this:stickpoke:, and he is now getting rained on:stickpoke:, and about to get snowed on... Karen and I are gonna suit up and go get it in mid 30's and solid sunshine up here in Wisconsin. Should have it in and hour or so. I just hope we don't end up dragging another critter home. Later, Scooter Bob and Karen The current target still is... In honor of our latest addition to our home zoo; the next target is you, your bike and an animal shelter or animal rescue center. by DanOh
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    If all this O2 sensor for accurretly setting fuel mixture info is on the web... WHEN WILL YAMAHA FIGURE OUT HOW TO USE THE INFO TO GET RID OF CARBS!!! LOL Later, Scooter Bob
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    Another thought related to timing... I believe there is manifold vacuum sensor that helps decide where the timing should be. Might be a much cheaper place to start than the brain box. Maybe a broken vacuum line to it even. Later, Scooter Bob
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    My 83 sporty did that. It was a bad electronic ignition module that kept throwing the timing around, early sometimes, late sometimes, and others where it belonged. Also +1 on the valves, maybe. I think the evo sportys had hydraulic tappets, but might still be adjustable. Just my $.02, Scooter Bob
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    If'n I get a crazy urge to get a jump on the ridin' season early again, do you let in a WI member with a Show Chrome grill? LOL Later, Scooter Bob
  21. Scooter Bob
    +1 on snugging up the neck bearings. You can check by getting the front end off the ground a couple inches and turning by hand. Check the tech section here for info. Later, Scooter Bob
  22. Scooter Bob
    And as far as the headlight bulb in concerned, you can access the bulb for changing by reaching up between the forks and triple trees. No need to split the fairing if your hands fit in there. Later, Scooter Bob
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    I've heard they're worth just about what you're paying for it. Later, Scooter Bob
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    Check your local laws folks. Many states put this in years ago. WI has had this since Oct 1 2006. Later, Scooter Bob
  25. Scooter Bob
    I'm surprised somebody else knew what a sintered metal part was. I work in a factory that presses and sinters steel parts for automotive and lawn and garden stuff, and some HD parts. As for repair, it depends on the alloy. Some of the alloys can be welded. Some, due to the composition, don't weld well. Is it sintered steel, or aluminum, or what? Got a picture?
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