Recent content by frenkeje

Wow.. what a week. After double checking the Wisconsin vehicle requirements for Type 2.. I found a missed off burb about every Type 2 vehicle needs a windshield wiper 2 days before inspection. Finished installing one 3am before my 8:30 inspection time. Here's how the vehicle road. It was...

Wanted to update you all on my progress. Haven't been able to get to my testing in a while as I have another little rider on board. I started the engine a couple times and only had it idle for about 5 to 7 mins. Temp Gauge was just above C. Improvement yet. It really isn't a great test...

Thanks for the Advice and Info. Here's where I am at. I mounted the reserve next to the Cap.. about an inch above the rad cap. Hose is shortened and put my 20 psi cap back on. I topped it off 2 more times to where after running it.. it remained full. Didn't need much.. but some. I...

I don't quite know how it ran last year. I have been working on this for 2 years. I bought the shell and engine from CA and shipped to WI 2 years ago. Always wanted a Bike/Trike... but new are $$$. Not having a clue about motorcycles.. besides owning a shadow 750 in High school before my dad...

I will try that tomorrow. It just seems like it is on Cold for 4 or 5 minutes. Takes a bit to warm up without theromstat, which I love the idea of full flow through the engine and keeping this coolest possible. Then it warms up some.. and before you know it.. it is almost at H. Touch the...

Hello all, I have been doing a lot of work since my last post on heating issue. I added copper tubing sections to prevent kinking. It seems like the engine stays cool for a good ten minutes on idle. After punching the gas a couple times.. responds well.. But, once it creeps up to midway...

Very great info and insight knowledge. I noticed idle is a little sparatic. I have cleaned the carbs 3 times due to finding out that when they changed the gas about 4 years ago, I also learned they had big problems with underground storage tanks. The added mixtures.. not sure if ethenol is...

Cool, Thanks. Can I just leave the thermostat out for good? That sounds excellent to me. One thing I noticed when I went back to check on the bike after cool down.. The overflow filled up when it got too hot.. which had half to 3/4 full when cool... and now it is pretty much empty? No leaks...

Hello All, Wanted to update you on turn signal and coolant issues. Turn signals create a dimming pulse on the running lights/headlights when the bike is off even with a full battery. After the bike is running for a minute the issue looks to be resolved. I did hours of research to this and...

Hello All, Spent all last night futzing with the bike. I haven't been able to get a good read on Heating issue yet. I would like to sync my carbs again.. hope to build a sync tool today as I no longer have access to one. Great Info on Cooling issues and Oil Recommendation.. and your...

Hello All, Well, I just got in from sodiering the 3 yellow wires and running the bike for about 10 mins. The volt at the battery now reads 14.86.. vs 15.03-15.05. 14.74 when I have all my accessiories on. Which looks like a better range. Also, yes..Thank you.. after running if for a couple...

Hello All, Well, I just got in from sodiering the 3 yellow wires and running the bike for about 10 mins. The volt at the battery now reads 14.86.. vs 15.03-15.05. 14.74 when I have all my accessiories on. Which looks like a better range. Also, yes..Thank you.. after running if for a couple...

Thanks for the reply, The turn signals are 1157's, 26.8Watts each, side markers now acting with turn signals are 12v32Watts each, Back brake are 1157's, and back turn are 1156's. 26.9Watts. I am thinking it is 256 total. I did notice that the clip from stator to rectifer was melted a little...

Hello All, I have a 1984 goldwing 1200. Been sitting 20 years. I noticed that when I turn on my turn signals, my running lights, and headlights pulse in rythm.. very faintly. Signals work perfect. I didn't like this as I have to get this inspected in 2 weeks.. so I just finished rewiring...