January 5th, 2013, 02:59 AM | #2041 |
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Name: Jaymie
Location: Oahu, Hawaii
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Not familiar with shim-and-buckets, but if you ever need help with tappets, let me know :P
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January 6th, 2013, 12:06 PM | #2042 |
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Haha...thanks for the offer!
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January 21st, 2013, 12:05 AM | #2043 |
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January 21st, 2013, 02:18 PM | #2044 | |
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In any case, it's bad news to hear that another biker went down.
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January 21st, 2013, 05:01 PM | #2045 |
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^^agree...the never really give out any info other than no helmet and "not sure if alcohol was a factor".
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February 6th, 2013, 07:16 AM | #2047 | |
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February 6th, 2013, 10:42 AM | #2048 |
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Name: willie
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Does anyone still have the factory tire still on? If not how many mile till you had to change it?
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February 6th, 2013, 01:37 PM | #2049 | |
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Sorry, not me. I changed it out because i'd slide around too much in the rain...no bueno
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February 6th, 2013, 01:45 PM | #2050 | |
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You can see why on FB. Thanks tho
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February 6th, 2013, 02:14 PM | #2051 |
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Opinions: do you think it would be nice to swap swing arm wit r1 or r6? I really don't know the gain or loss in performance but It look really sweet to me.
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February 6th, 2013, 04:50 PM | #2052 | |
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March 28th, 2013, 11:53 AM | #2053 |
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Name: Jaymie
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Okay guys here's an update on my bike since I'm in the home stretch.
As you know, sometime in early October, it spun a rod bearing. The exact cause I'm still not sure,but my guess is that the primary chain (the chain linking the crankshaft to the transmission), had tons of slack, and on a hard decel/accel, managed to damage the bearing. That shredded the bearing and blocked up the oil passages to the top end, which subsequently overheated. That was enough to scorch the cam lobes, journals, and a few of the rocker arms. It also scored the rod journal and filled the oil hole with bearing material. The local machine shop (Ted's) didn't have a grinder small enough to fix it, and there are no under/oversized bearings available from Honda. Now on to the work that's been done: - 592cc 10.5:1 CR pistons by JE (up from 544cc 9.0:1 CR) - WebCam camshaft, .330/.330 lift, 288/288 duration (up from .252/.272 lift, 240/245 duration ** can't find accurate specs, but that's what it was reported as) - Kibblewhite Black Diamond oversized intake valves (+1mm over stock or 28.5mm) - Kibblewhite Black Diamond stock sized exhaust valves (23mm) - Kibblewhite heavy duty valve springs - Serdi valve job - Barnett heavy duty +1 plate clutch kit - APE chrome moly head studs - Stage 3 porting and cylinder boring by JMR - APE lightened crankshaft - Carpy's Yoshimura-style exhaust - HondaMan transistorized ignition kit - HondaMan swingarm rebuild with SAE 660 bronze bushings - Progressive shocks - Progressive fork springs - New fork tubes (out of stock at the shop I want them from, should be in stock soon) That's about it for the engine and suspension. I'm still contemplating getting my transmission undercut, as well as either forged rods or aluminum rods. Will all the big and light internals with massive flow, it'll be more like a roadrace engine, not wanting to be under a certain RPM, and will take off like it has a turbo when it hits that sweet spot. According to an expert, I'll have a hard time getting the advance curve and timing just right. And since it's a points-type ignition with a centrifugal spring advance, I'll have to do some actual work to get it right. As for the cosmetics, I'll be powdercoating the frame, swingarm, and triple tree Gulf Orange (marigold). The bodywork MAY have to wait as I'll be spending tons on the El Camino to pass safety inspection (and feel a bit safer when I'm driving it). But it'll be Gulf Blue (Powder Blue) with an orange stripe, just like the Gulf livery. I'm still playing with ideas in my head though. I'll have a more definite description eventually. I'll be replacing the wheels with some Excel or Akront wheels with a large polished shoulder and stainless spokes. Already have my black clip-ons. I'll also be doing something with the seat, not sure what. And here's some pictures for you autophiles (everything's still kinda dirty with lube and such). @Gorilla25
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April 1st, 2013, 05:59 PM | #2054 |
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Name: Jim
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Did a 1-lap run around the island last Saturday (23 March)... on the Concours. Did get my adjustable brake and clutch levers (matching set from the2wheels on ebay, since I have a 2002 VTR1000F brake MC) installed on the Ninjette though. As a sidenote, it's a good idea to leave your gloves out to dry after riding around in the rain here. I never had an issue in AZ, but had nasty-ass mold growing on my gloves when I pulled them out from under my helmet yesterday. WAY not cool.
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April 5th, 2013, 07:32 PM | #2055 |
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Name: Gary
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Hey guys I have a problem. I discovered to small rust spots on my gas tank, likely where a rock chipped off the paint, and I'd like to get them repaired. Can anyone recommend a good paint / body shop?
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April 7th, 2013, 09:28 AM | #2056 |
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@Mountain Dew: cant wait to see how it turns out!
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June 5th, 2013, 11:37 AM | #2057 |
Dakine...
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@5eleven: here is the unofficial oahu "chat" thread. its small kine dead but hopefully can revive it. If you know more 250 owners, send um to ninjette..
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July 9th, 2013, 02:23 PM | #2058 |
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Name: Jaymie
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Making some big progress on the cosmetics.
Check page 4 of my build thread http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=101783.0
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July 27th, 2013, 03:13 AM | #2059 |
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For those of you that I don't know of FB...I had a HORRIBLE experience at Hawaiian Rides in Wahiawa. Long story short...got my safety check done...guy left the keys in the ignition and some kids stole the key. He ended up telling me I had to take some fault to the keys being stolen. Ass hole!
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July 27th, 2013, 03:22 AM | #2060 |
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Name: Gary
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
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Sorry to hear that. The only fault of yours is mistakenly taking it to such a cruddy business.
They seem to have a bad overall rating on Yelp. http://www.yelp.com/biz/hawaii-rides-wahiawa |
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July 27th, 2013, 04:11 PM | #2061 |
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Oh...my husband then got involved after I had to go back the following day cause he said he would get me a replacement key. (that's when he blamed me) and the locksmith that said he had the key yesterday, now doesn't have one. I asked him to replace the garage door opener and that's when things really got bad. Called my husband to vent and he got involved. He called, they yelled at each other....blah blah blah...hubby hung up 3 different times telling him to stop calling and the the last time hubby said, I'm hanging up now stop calling. The guy said, if you hang up again, I'll come to your house so we can discuss this further. Husband accepted his challenge. He never came. After reading everything on Yelp, I guess I should be grateful they didn't break my ****.
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July 31st, 2013, 01:18 AM | #2062 |
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Anybody up for a ride later this week / weekend? Friday and Saturday afternoon are both clear and I've been itching to get out and try some new GoPro angles. That and anybody got good directions to '13 turns'? I've done Tantalus a couple of times and while it's ok, the surface can be kinda sketchy, and with yahoos blasting up and down on 600's the police presence is actually noticeable...
Link to original page on YouTube.
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August 1st, 2013, 09:36 AM | #2063 |
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I'd come out and ride, but I'm helping my fiancee move :/ hopefully next time.
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August 12th, 2013, 07:21 PM | #2064 |
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My family and I recently visited Oahu. Arrived back to the Mainland last week. My Father is from the Kalihi area and have family in the Mililani area. We nearly visit yearly. We typically drive all over the island. One of these years, I would like to ride.
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August 19th, 2013, 02:43 AM | #2065 | |
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September 20th, 2013, 09:22 PM | #2066 |
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Sunday ride from town to Kahuku sound good to anyone?
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September 30th, 2013, 08:23 PM | #2067 |
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For anyone interested or know of someone interested, my bike is up for sale. $3,300 OBO
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/mcy/4101133389.html Edit: SOLD
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December 23rd, 2013, 02:48 PM | #2068 |
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February 12th, 2014, 06:17 PM | #2069 |
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Planning a cruise with Kremtok and my roommate this coming Sunday, weather permitting. Will post more details later.
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February 12th, 2014, 06:20 PM | #2070 |
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Maui anyone?
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February 14th, 2014, 10:59 PM | #2071 |
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I hope it doesn't rain too badly. Oh well. Even if it does, the ride will do me a world of good.
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February 15th, 2014, 02:53 PM | #2072 |
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Looks pretty damn awesome today. Hopefully it holds up!
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February 16th, 2014, 11:53 AM | #2073 |
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Looks pretty crappy out...
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February 16th, 2014, 11:56 AM | #2074 |
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I just sent you a text. It looks extremely crappy from the east side, just let me know. I'm ok with a rain check but if you're willing to brave it than I am as well. Definitely don't want to be the party pooper, but IT DOES LOOK CRAPPY haha. :\
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February 16th, 2014, 12:08 PM | #2075 |
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Didn't get you text, but this seems to be working! Let's cancel today. I get rained on enough during commutes that I don't have to go out of my way on weekends.
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February 16th, 2014, 12:36 PM | #2076 |
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I'll send you the PM, alright man that sounds cool. Enjoy your sunday and the run tomorrow!
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