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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: ratguzzi on August 15, 2019, 01:55:45 PM

Title: Hydro looper done
Post by: ratguzzi on August 15, 2019, 01:55:45 PM
Well, just finished it. I started yesterday morning pulling the blown motor. It was a 98EV but with the distributor/points and carbs. Since the hydro is newer, I needed the ECU but I cleared out all wiring except for the wires for the coils, the trigger and the two wires needed to power the ECU. Then a few months ago, I was shown the guzzidiag basics and managed to load a ignition curve similar to older tontis.
It runs amazing! I think my advance on my old distributor was shot because this thing pulls harder. It is really weird riding a loop that is mostly quiet.
I am thrilled!
JB


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Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on August 15, 2019, 02:00:40 PM
 :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: RinkRat II on August 15, 2019, 02:05:02 PM

    Well done JB, marrying the old to the new with partial electronics is quite a feat. At some point, if you wanted  would you be able to run fuel injection off that ecu?
        :thumb: :bow: :bike-037: :boozing:

      Paul B :boozing:
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: yogidozer on August 15, 2019, 02:16:29 PM
    Well done JB, marrying the old to the new with partial electronics is quite a feat. At some point, if you wanted  would you be able to run fuel injection off that ecu?
        :thumb: :bow: :bike-037: :boozing:

      Paul B :boozing:
Bite your tongue!  :laugh:
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: ratguzzi on August 15, 2019, 02:38:55 PM
    Well done JB, marrying the old to the new with partial electronics is quite a feat. At some point, if you wanted  would you be able to run fuel injection off that ecu?
        :thumb: :bow: :bike-037: :boozing:

      Paul B :boozing:

I wouldn't even consider it. Carbs get better mileage and silky smooth.
JB
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: Ncdan on August 15, 2019, 02:40:01 PM
JB, I wish I had your mechanical skills! Great work!
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: yogidozer on August 15, 2019, 02:42:39 PM
I wouldn't even consider it. Carbs get better mileage and silky smooth.
JB
:thumb:  :thumb:  :thumb:
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: chuck peterson on August 15, 2019, 03:05:41 PM
IT   LIVES!!! said Dr Frankenstein..

Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on August 15, 2019, 03:16:10 PM
The best digital sound I've ever heard isn't as good as analog.  :evil:  :smiley:
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: yogidozer on August 15, 2019, 03:37:18 PM
IT   LIVES!!! said Dr Frankenstein..
No Chuck, Ahhhnold

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Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: Tom H on August 15, 2019, 05:28:14 PM
Congrats!!

I'm considering doing this myself. I was thinking about keeping it FI. What oil pan did you use?

Could you add a pic of the oil pan to ground clearance and the mod you did to mount the front of the engine? Did you use the one listed with dimensions on I think Benders site?

Thank you,
Tom
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: bete on August 15, 2019, 06:20:44 PM
Hydros rule noisy lifters drool.      :boozing:
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: Tom on August 15, 2019, 06:48:00 PM
 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: TN Mark on August 15, 2019, 07:18:42 PM
Well done sir, well done indeed. Congratulations to you.
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: lucian on August 16, 2019, 09:02:44 AM
Wow , you made short work of that project!   :bow:
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: 80CX100 on August 16, 2019, 10:36:34 AM
     Mad Skillz,     I just read through your post about the other engine blowing up, prompting this fix; glad you were able to get stopped under control safely.

     I love watching you mechanical wizards, working your magic :bow:

     Silk purse out of a sow's ear kind of thing, mechanical poetry in motion  :bow:

     I didn't have a stop watch going, but from breakdown,rescue,conception, build,running,,, very impressive!

     As a mere mortal, I haven't managed to wipe the bug splatter off the windshield from my last ride :laugh:

     Kelly
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: Muzz on August 17, 2019, 05:04:08 AM
And now, off for another 200,000 miles. :thumb:

Good stuff.
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: brider on August 17, 2019, 07:59:25 AM
I am in awe of the militaristic, utilitarian aspect of the whole bike, with no attention paid to asthetics (unless that "look" was your goal...). Function over form. Reminds me of a well-used Army helicopter.

Can you briefly explain the shrouds over your air cleaners? I'm sure that was discussed previously on this board, but I missed it; I haven't seen pics of anything similar before. Are they re-purposed consumer-product lids of some sort, and do they restrict airfow, or was that the point?
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: ratguzzi on August 17, 2019, 03:33:30 PM
Since I am putting a disc rear on my 75T, I decided to use the cush drive on the loop. Quieter when shifting. Also, new tires.
JB



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Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: m13 on August 17, 2019, 04:35:43 PM
always liked your post apocalyptic expression of function and the bike's evolution as circumstances have influenced the changes. I just noticed the pipes (no mufflers) for the first time. Any video available of that thing running? Great job!
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: ratguzzi on August 17, 2019, 04:41:56 PM
always liked your post apocalyptic expression of function and the bike's evolution as circumstances have influenced the changes. I just noticed the pipes (no mufflers) for the first time. Any video available of that thing running? Great job!

I will try. If I am riding easy, it's a fraction as loud as a harlie. You would never know there were straight pipes on it.
JB
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: czakky82 on August 17, 2019, 08:07:48 PM
I’ve seen this bike at the Slimey Crud Run but was never able to find the owner. Same guy I sold the R5 pipes to?
Good taste in motorcycles!
Title: Re: Hydro looper done
Post by: ratguzzi on August 18, 2019, 05:45:43 AM
I’ve seen this bike at the Slimey Crud Run but was never able to find the owner. Same guy I sold the R5 pipes to?
Good taste in motorcycles!
Yep, I bought the pipes and they work well!
JB