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@Finn, I’ve taken farther and faster as a call for a 5-spd swap! So I’ve been investigating how-to (or hpw much $$) put W-56 back in with the Chevy.
As for where the photo, just 10 mins outside of Shelburne, North on 124. Lots of scenic driving and back roads.
Currently, working on nothing. Still need to put interior bits back in, carpet, front speakers, door and cargo wall trims, and seal the leaking windshield, but its too nice outside to work indoors.
Next two projects will be 1: steering parts and shocks all around. 2: vent window retrofit into non-vented doors. Not sure timing for either of these.
That cafe connie looks like a solid project. Do those wheels look as good in person as they do in photo? Hard to tell if expensive wheels, or just well-painted.
Did you get to test your power mod yet?
Evan those half doors look awesome!
I was contemplating putting my tube doors on while I work to retrofit triangle vent windows into non-vent window doors. I think Finn was saying it can be done, but its gonna require some doorless time while I investigate.
I’ll have to sell/trade my RM-Z 250, so initially I’m interested in an enduro, DRZ400, CRF450L, KLR series. I see myself using this as a backroads machine, and super cheap runabout bike.
My dad rode bikes for 25 years, but has been bike-less for a decade. Getting my license will prolly coax him into getting another. His last two were a HD UltraGlide and Suzuki Katana 1100.
So I’m unsure to say the least. But being shiny and new is the last thing I’m concerned about.
That’s awesome!! Love when it’s the simple shit thats gone wrong, and problem solving skills save the day.
Interested to see a picture of this one. There’s a decent chance I’ll be pursuing my M1&M2 this year, and bike creepin’ is helping to light this fire.
I’m still trying to sort out child care for the August trip. Would love to come up, but so far it’s not in tbe cards. Wife’s working, my parents are at a friends cottage, wife’s parents already committed to watching other grandkids that weekend.
No real build progress, just more touring. Got about 500km put on so far, no real drama. I broke a spark plug, had a plug wire starting to melt to exhaust manifold, and have a melted rear air locker hose. Slowly but surely retorquing bolts, and sourcing rattles.
I’ve ordered an “Air cleaner riser kit” off ebay to improve the fit of the air cleaner to the FiTech.
I’ve received a package from RockAuto containing the 33 trim clips required to install the chrome around the windshield. My second highest priority repair (after the air cleaner), is to get the windshield re-sealed. Currently it leaks pretty constantly onto the steering wheel with any amount of rain. So Redee has continued to sleep exclusively in the shop since September.
Had half-hour to waste while the family was headed home from the beach today, took a couple pictures at my favourite posing spot.
Mark, just looking forward to Winter 2019 plans to build a new drivetrain with Overdrive. I figure the current TH350 & 4-cyl Tcase may have more salvage value as a mated set.
Started comparing parts lists for a 700R4 or 4L60 to get a 0.7:1 overdrive.
Mating the stock W56 is only 0.85:1 reduction, and rowing my own gears will entice me to drive more spiritedly negating any potential fuel savings haha.
Looking to newer drivetrains (3.4L manual & tcase) swap will still only get me 0.84:1 overdrive, and same potential for hooning related breakages.
W56->Chev350 kit is the cheapest option, and will put me in good shape for a VW diesel motor.
Choices. To go faster, or to go farther?
*edit. Although I realize summer hasn’t officially started, it’s always summer-esque to me while cruising in Redee.
As it stands today, I think I’m leaning towards an automatic (shudders) transmission swap. Figure a greater OD reduction, and decreased likelihood of a clutch-dumping related KA-BANG would both suit me well. Buuuut, we’re only a week into the summer, and I have a long time to change my mind.
@Finn have any stock 4-cylinder transfer cases going spare?
Sweet little machine there! 400cc is a great size for smaller framed or novice riders..enough power to keep up, not too much to overwhelm if ones thumb slips.
Hope the wife is pleased with her new ride!
@Slick yea def in it for the smiles per gallon. Sitting around 10 mpg is not smile worthy haha. Glad my kids don’t understand fuel economy yet.
@Toys travelling 78 on the speedo, is 90 on the gps, I’m around 2500 rpm. I’ve wound it out to 100km/h on the speedo, made it over 3000rpm. No idea what the rev limiter is set to, but the front end suggests I should let off at 100
Was great to see you Mark, thanks for stopping by on your way home.
Redee has been running strong for a week, put almost 300km on with no real troubles. The starter solenoid is a little weak, or chewed up, some vibrations in the front I have yet to diagnose, but everything is still tight and alright!!
Ok, the real problem now. Ugggghhhh this transmission is a dog. No OD, and hardly any ability to coast means Redee is THIRSTY. Filled up today, 37 Litres on 135km on trip meter. Fancy maths (for tire size) puts me around 23 L/100km…and that last tank was 95% cruising under 90km/h. Hoping to squeak out 20L/100km for the rest of the summer, and look into 5-spd manual swap, or an auto with OD over winter
