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by Jim Sawyer
Mon May 01, 2017 9:12 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tires, Sprockets, Belts, Chains and Brakes
Topic: Its about brakes.
Replies: 15
Views: 8597

Re: Its about brakes.

Yes, are you looking for front or rear brake pictures?

Something not right here, I can not figure how to attatch a picture the usual way that it works.
by Jim Sawyer
Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:08 pm
Forum: Wheels, Tires, Sprockets, Belts, Chains and Brakes
Topic: Its about brakes.
Replies: 15
Views: 8597

Re: Its about brakes.

Any swap meets near you?
I bought all My brakes & parts from Robs used harleyparts
http://www.robsusedharleyparts.com/photos/index.php
by Jim Sawyer
Sat Aug 13, 2016 7:40 am
Forum: Project Build-Logs
Topic: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild
Replies: 292
Views: 53752

Re: 62 Chopped FL Rebuild

I would read it
by Jim Sawyer
Sun Jul 31, 2016 9:24 am
Forum: Motors, Transmissions, & Drive Systems
Topic: INSTALL A OPEN PRIMARY BELT DRIVE.....
Replies: 21
Views: 8985

Re: INSTALL A OPEN PRIMARY BELT DRIVE.....

I used a chain on my build as well. definitely no room for a belt on mine either
by Jim Sawyer
Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:42 pm
Forum: Motors, Transmissions, & Drive Systems
Topic: How long should a cylinder hold compression
Replies: 9
Views: 8864

Re: How long should a cylinder hold compression

What is the engine? I would try to find the compression specs in a service manual, or online and see how your compares
by Jim Sawyer
Tue Apr 05, 2016 8:34 pm
Forum: Motors, Transmissions, & Drive Systems
Topic: How long should a cylinder hold compression
Replies: 9
Views: 8864

Re: How long should a cylinder hold compression

most compression gauges have a schrader valve in the end of the hose where it threads into the spark plug home so that the gauge will hold the reading until you release the pressure. Also on a big V twin, you need to hold the throttle wide open when cranking for a compression test, If you dont, you ...
by Jim Sawyer
Wed Mar 30, 2016 9:28 pm
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: BOARD BACKUP AND UPGRADES
Replies: 9
Views: 6277

Re: BOARD BACKUP AND UPGRADES

Thanks for all you do to keep things up and running!
by Jim Sawyer
Sun Nov 29, 2015 11:37 pm
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: drought
Replies: 14
Views: 7684

Re: drought

One of the problems (or maybe the blessings) of discussions boards, blogs and general Internet sites is that people have finally caught on to the fact that this digital stuff just doesn't matter and a lot of people are just ignoring the whole 'social media' thing which I think is probably a good th...
by Jim Sawyer
Sat Jan 03, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: The Machine Shop
Topic: Deburring????
Replies: 6
Views: 4954

Re: Deburring????

Maybe a fine sanding drum on a dremel tool, go very lightly.
by Jim Sawyer
Fri Dec 26, 2014 7:26 pm
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: Merry Christmas!!!
Replies: 6
Views: 1574

Re: Merry Christmas!!!

A belated Merry Christmas to all
by Jim Sawyer
Thu Dec 04, 2014 7:47 pm
Forum: Springers, Girders, Spirders and Leafers
Topic: Building a Girder for my Honda Rebel 250
Replies: 114
Views: 34312

Re: Building a Girder for my Honda Rebel 250

I like those handlebars, they look awesome
by Jim Sawyer
Sun Nov 23, 2014 10:31 am
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: hi
Replies: 21
Views: 4336

Re: hi

I still check in here almost every day. On another note, yesterday as I was putting My bike away for the winter I noticed that I had put over 39,000 miles on it since I finished it. I guess I should ride it more!
by Jim Sawyer
Fri May 23, 2014 9:29 pm
Forum: The Bull Pen
Topic: new biker build off
Replies: 5
Views: 1803

Re: new biker build off

I saw one episode, and have it set up to record episodes to watch when I get a chance. I liked that is is supposed to be garage based
by Jim Sawyer
Thu Feb 06, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: Frame Fabrication
Topic: frame fabrication for a newb
Replies: 11
Views: 7177

Re: frame fabrication for a newb

There is enough information on this forum and the main site to build a frame. I did buy Gary's CD, but I already had My frame built. I had a friend help with bending the tubing, but I mocked up the frame and fitted everything together . I can weld, and probably could have welded My own frame, but I ...
by Jim Sawyer
Tue Dec 31, 2013 11:45 pm
Forum: Tools and Equipment
Topic: For oil and brake lines?
Replies: 2
Views: 3679

Re: For oil and brake lines?

I have a pair just about exactly like that. I bought them from the Matco tool dealer. They work very well.

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