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General Discussion / Re: This Sunday, Nov. 16 = Connecticut-Rhode Island Breakfast

« Last post by n3303j on Today at 08:20:37 PM »

I really liked the cut of your T3's jib. Especially the red Wixoms. Looked overall like a bike that aged very well and had lots of miles left.

126,000 miles so far. It really is my favorite.
I'm 80, so it will probably outlast me.
Son in law (who shares some adventures) has requested I leave it to him.
I'm glad to see it go to someone who will use and enjoy it.

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General Discussion / Re: Italian Terminology Question

« Last post by TN Mark on Today at 08:15:27 PM »

I ordered a new rubber diaphragm for the clutch and the brake MC reservoirs. The part description is ‘Whole Engine’ for the clutch rubber diaphragm.

If I get a whole 1400 engine for $7.77, I’ll take it!

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General Discussion / Re: This Sunday, Nov. 16 = Connecticut-Rhode Island Breakfast

« Last post by brider on Today at 07:55:19 PM »

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I really liked the cut of your T3's jib. Especially the red Wixoms. Looked overall like a bike that aged very well and had lots of miles left.

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General Discussion / Re: Some things don't age well

« Last post by brider on Today at 07:50:49 PM »

I've seen far more "offensive" rigs than that posted on marketplace, I like these "can you believe this?" postings, but this one somehow doesn't seem that bad. Maybe it's the color...if it was lime green I'd agree 100%

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General Discussion / Re: Cylinder replacement 850 T3

« Last post by Offcamber1 on Today at 07:45:53 PM »

Pull the heads, take a good look and if chrome and they appear ok I'd replace them anyway.  If you lucked out and they are iron/nikasil your good.  If there is any indication of flaking I'd do a complete tear down.

Either way, service the heads while your there, make sure the guides are good and the rocker shafts are not worn.

As Dr. Haynes likes to say: "Assembly is the reverse of disassembly."

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General Discussion / Re: Monza/Le Mans-inspired V9 Project

« Last post by Dirk_S on Today at 06:51:49 PM »

Appreciate that, Chad, and agreed! I’ve seen some custom sporties that used the balloon tires, but a skinnier 18” front will handle so much better. Heck, I’m considering lacing up an 18” for the rear, or just sticking with a V7 17” rear. If I can get it close to this concept that I rendered, I’ll be a pretty happy camper:

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General Discussion / Re: 2023 V85 Decat

« Last post by QuickLime on Today at 06:40:21 PM »

So you did full mistral with the "up map" did you have the Velocity stack or the twin boost? Is the map you used specific to the Mistral exaust?

I have Mistral headers/decat, stock muffler, and an UpMap with a Zard tune. The V-Twin boost is a cheaper spoof solution than the UpMap which is a true tune and (likely - but impossible to verify) changes fuel mapping and ignition timing. The velocity stack could help a bit, velocity stacks are designed to optimize airspeed at certain RPM ranges, so usually they're tuned for more low end, midrange, top-end, etc - but unless you have fancy variable length stacks (very expensive, but cool) you're making a sacrifice somewhere for a gain elsewhere - but not necessarily a straight "upgrade" if that makes sense.

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General Discussion / Re: Some things don't age well

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 06:16:06 PM »

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General Discussion / Re: Monza/Le Mans-inspired V9 Project

« Last post by bad Chad on Today at 05:55:15 PM »

Really looks great!    I would ditch the ballon front tire (I am not a fan of fat front tires, just personal taste) put on something a bit more svelte and you will have a show winner.

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General Discussion / Re: Cylinder replacement 850 T3

« Last post by Antietam Classic Cycle on Today at 05:45:07 PM »

However, they are not shiny chrome either.  So, how reliable is the magnet thing?  Were there other cylinder coatings used at the time?

This is hard chrome, not cosmetic chrome, so it wouldn't be shiny. If you're using a strong enough magnet and do the test correctly, the "magnet thing" is 100% reliable. The only 850 in '77 with anything other than chrome was the 850 Le Mans which had iron liners.