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Post by TexasIceMan on Jul 11, 2014 14:47:56 GMT -5
Now, I can see how Skip20 keeps his tools so clean!
TIM
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Post by skip20 on Jul 11, 2014 19:04:31 GMT -5
Now, I can see how Skip20 keeps his tools so clean! TIM SHOOTS, The secret out!  |
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Post by skip20 on Jul 12, 2014 19:49:10 GMT -5
Well here it is, VW night mare. Yes I got a rod knox 1 week before the VW show. Lucky, I guess, I had the Bradley GTII motor, so in it went.   |
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Post by horen2tas on Jul 12, 2014 21:14:45 GMT -5
I figured it out!
You got the rod knox 'cause you live in Knox-ville!
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Post by skip20 on Jul 19, 2014 5:37:05 GMT -5
Here in Townsend, TN at the Knoxville VW club show.
Great weather all weekend, RAIN!
Will go ahead & hang out here.
No Kit Cars, some sand rails & 2 - VW Trikes.
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Post by skip20 on Jul 27, 2014 14:55:11 GMT -5
Took the Trike 1835 engine apart to look to see why it was knocking at low speed.  The 2 jugs #1 & 2 which I had replace earlier, looks like #1 was leaking.  I didn't know at that time you were support to lap them in.  Then on #3 which I hadn't worked on, had something banging around in it, nothing came out with the head.  If new, maybe the guy which installed the duel carbs had dropped something in the intake?  Don't know what that small 1/2 circle on top could have been Hopefully can reuse the head & piston, jug is ok. |
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Post by skip20 on Aug 11, 2014 8:50:29 GMT -5
Getting the engine case rebuilt at a VW Speed Shop.
The flywheel pin holds were oval so new pins & used flywheel
Aline bored with new main & rod bearing.
Already get new heads. Will reuse the pistons & jugs.
Sheet metal has been paint purple w/ clear coat.
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Post by skip20 on Aug 11, 2014 8:53:04 GMT -5
After the VW show did a few mods to the Trike. Moved the gauges & lights to the top of the handlebars so I can see them.  |
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Post by skip20 on Aug 14, 2014 15:06:11 GMT -5
 Got the short block back & $531.00 shorter. Here's what was done. Main, rods & cam bearing regound crank Used flywheel Engle 1107 cam & lifters rear seal HD oil pump used brass gear cam plug misc bolts, nuts & washers Put the jug/pistons, heads, adj. valves & sheet metal back on again! Installed motor in the Bradley VW frame to start it up, Break her in & tune the duel carbs before it goes back into the Trike.  |
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Post by skip20 on Aug 15, 2014 15:01:57 GMT -5
She running GREAT with quick gas response.
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Post by horen2tas on Aug 17, 2014 22:48:37 GMT -5
After the VW show did a few mods to the Trike. Moved the gauges & lights to the top of the handlebars so I can see them. Man Captain, That's a lotta HEADLIGHTS! You better be careful out on the road and don't get caught in the CLEAVAGE!  |
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Post by Big-birds-ride on Aug 21, 2014 12:40:57 GMT -5
Talk about seeing the world through rose colored glassses.... horen2tas seems to see everything about Bradley GTs as something to be Much Desired
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Post by skip20 on Aug 21, 2014 14:08:16 GMT -5
But I can't figure out how to feed all of them, They keep coming.
Need to change my home address!
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Post by horen2tas on Aug 21, 2014 22:17:22 GMT -5
But I can't figure out how to feed all of them, They keep coming. Need to change my home address!  |
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Post by TexasIceMan on Aug 22, 2014 16:35:28 GMT -5
Skip20,
Don't worry about feeding them...just "play" with them. Make sure and wash your hands first!
TIM
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Post by skip20 on Sept 16, 2014 8:46:06 GMT -5
The Trike is back up & running with it's new (Used-eBay) twin Solex 34's Now to clear up the Bradley GTII body & put it back on. VW show Oct.4&5 to go to.  |
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Post by skip20 on Sept 26, 2014 10:16:43 GMT -5
Getting ready for the VW show "Circle Yer Wagers" in Sevierville, TN, Oct. 4-5. Polishing & added a decal to the engine cover.   You can see the solvent bubbles on the rear fender. Will have to repaint next Spring. |
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Post by horen2tas on Sept 27, 2014 20:03:43 GMT -5
Don't Forget To Take the Girls with you Captain! You wouldn't want to spoil everyone's fun  |
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Post by cocacoladodge on Sept 29, 2014 14:49:49 GMT -5
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Post by skip20 on Sept 29, 2014 15:20:57 GMT -5
Got to have it with the sweet SPLIT window, put it on the front fender.
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Post by skip20 on Oct 3, 2014 10:10:28 GMT -5
Off to the VW show between the rain drops.  |
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Post by horen2tas on Oct 5, 2014 22:45:46 GMT -5
Well big boy what happened at the VDub get together? Any pix?
BTW I hope them bones in the back seat of your ride isn't what's left of those nice ladies I sent you!
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Post by skip20 on Oct 6, 2014 3:58:39 GMT -5
Stormy Windy on Friday for setup, 48 Saturday morning then up to 65 tops for the day. Sunday AM was 36 up to 66 for the day. Wind chill factor on Trike was BAD. A few pictures of what was there besides Bugs. Yellow Trike from SC.    917 Kit car [   VW Pickup  Trike for sale no engine $7500  37 Jag kit car for sell  |
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Post by horen2tas on Oct 6, 2014 8:40:16 GMT -5
Nice pix Captain, I hope you gave the person with that Laser
a quick lesson in glassing up the porcupine damage in the front end!
That's a kool trike, how does he separate the jet ski from the wheels?
Or doesn't he?
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Post by skip20 on Oct 6, 2014 14:31:55 GMT -5
That's a kool trike, how does he separate the jet ski from the wheels? Or doesn't he? No engine, it's storage & a beer cooler. Up to VA this weekend, for a GoldWing Rally as a vender, looks like it's going to be a wet one. |
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Post by skip20 on Oct 8, 2014 17:17:12 GMT -5
Hello again after a long time no see. Been working on a VW Trike. Will be up in VA this week & will have 1 each of the GoldWing Trike body's for sell & taking orders. Also alot of GL1500 parts as will as 2 of the travel bags. RALLY IN THE VALLEY 2014 THIS YEAR RALLY IN THE VALLEY WILL BE AT "HOLIDAY INN - TANGLEWOOD HOST HOTEL www.gwrrava.org/RITV.htmlAlso the GoldWing Trike & trailer is for sell. |
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Post by skip20 on Oct 12, 2014 8:16:26 GMT -5
I'm back home! Bad show/Rally due to rain. No Sales.
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Post by cocacoladodge on Oct 13, 2014 13:26:24 GMT -5
Too bad, I just hit up the VW Bug Run at the US 131 Motorsports park in Martin Mi yesterday and we had awesome weather, best we had here in about 3 weeks. getting rain today though.
-As a sidenote, does anyone have a problem with the right rear spark plug loosening its self up and popping out of the head? thats happened to me 3 times now, just glad there wasn't hardly anyone around when it happened.
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Post by skip20 on Oct 16, 2014 12:09:18 GMT -5
Trike and or engine for sell, check the classifieds
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