tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86631872919626038322023-11-15T23:18:26.587-08:00mopedheadachesa blog about my moped junk.Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-77396040274484296402012-08-12T11:48:00.001-07:002012-08-12T11:48:53.293-07:00Woot, 61<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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So I think im kinda in panic mode before the baby comes. Oh yeah, im having a baby girl, her name will be Kaelyn, she will have dirty fingernails when she comes of age. But yeah, I wanted to make sure my remaining two bikes were up and running to their best.<br />
I did redo the sebring a couple months ago with a fresh ring, new points (which jessie of the cutters melted:), and a reduction to a 15:15 carb since I had considered selling her. She did dreamy at the Seattle rally with awesome gas milage and superb reliability. I did put a dent in the tank by hi-siding because I was not paying attention...Life goes on.<br />
The ol' Beretta has been sitting idle since I have not been able to get a proper head scenario. In conjunction with the Wizard himself, (NAZ), he was able to cut me a head to use with one of my copper gaskets and achieve a nice 1mm squish and airtight seal. Another thing that brought great success for me was the switch to the <a href="http://jet200.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=8_33&products_id=123" target="_blank">4DH7</a> needle that gives a smoother throttle response through the positions and a much different top end. Apparently the 5N13 needle is for bigger carbs (28-34) but was probably a brand/application specific needle since you cannot find it in the mikuni catalogue. If you didn't know the minarelli Beretta 38 is rocking a V1 with a puch Gila kit, TM24, CDI, BK-100 pipe....Nom.Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-66618659332477164402012-08-01T20:05:00.001-07:002012-08-01T20:05:05.704-07:00So, yeah, Im still here.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Yikes, craziness. Ive moved out of matts, sold my garelli, have a baby due in a week or so, rally this weekend... AHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Tinkered on the Baretta and she is fast. I put the 4-something something needle in it which made here a whole new beast. Unfortunately there is a leak in the base gasket...go figure. Life.Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-2006078858999395722011-12-22T21:58:00.001-08:002011-12-22T21:58:27.673-08:00HAPPY HOLIDAYS!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzovX1t5A6hWBB-QxSqccF0d-AUQ2fGfQTwUHt3QjyzvFBYXduEXP6cShVTZ3Y6-XBa9Cu10R3xA7ooC6r1ZtSnrWdaMgKQfGIf0ltVaHrvRmzZJYam7fNW1P6euvYfaYwbW5nqFVkDke/s1600/395288_310790578952212_208267319204539_996762_991066432_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHzovX1t5A6hWBB-QxSqccF0d-AUQ2fGfQTwUHt3QjyzvFBYXduEXP6cShVTZ3Y6-XBa9Cu10R3xA7ooC6r1ZtSnrWdaMgKQfGIf0ltVaHrvRmzZJYam7fNW1P6euvYfaYwbW5nqFVkDke/s320/395288_310790578952212_208267319204539_996762_991066432_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-25622037221502983442011-09-05T22:34:00.000-07:002011-09-05T22:34:08.839-07:00Ugh, sorry, im back.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyvWXFGoAoHLeIRVM1Y0txw8e4qoQzcqLsKVRDb8WVJWup6hCt20aJ1FBM6gfbgjiQGyqptfoZ5DykSAHx4BPjoded9mUU45Y1yqEOBvE8iCbifHV2k1lGlbfTTUrDSAEaokban9k7wi0/s1600/IMG_0118.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjyvWXFGoAoHLeIRVM1Y0txw8e4qoQzcqLsKVRDb8WVJWup6hCt20aJ1FBM6gfbgjiQGyqptfoZ5DykSAHx4BPjoded9mUU45Y1yqEOBvE8iCbifHV2k1lGlbfTTUrDSAEaokban9k7wi0/s320/IMG_0118.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Yeah, been bad about posting again. So, the baretta with the gilarelli runs! MLM was nice enough to sell me a raw partially constructed pipe so I could set it up with this monstrosity. Naz convinced me to machine up a sweet aluminum silencer, which I must say was a good choice since the bike is very short and the pipe is very long. I also discovered that my headset that I set up years ago was just plain crap and was causing the bike to track terribly. I replaced the headset with a uber nice 1" origin bike headset. The only trick part was the steering tube on the tomos forks was too large, but Haulin Collin jumped in and threaded a piece of 1" cro-moly that i pressed nicely into place. Of all things I have done to this bike, the headset has been the most appreciated. I haven't jetted her out yet (currently at 200) but my jet set just came in as well as my temp gauge. Hopefully she will be fast. <br />
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What else? Hmm, blew up the garelli clutch. It was an easy fix, only requiring a bolt extraction and replacement. I also went down to the portland rally. It was a blast for sure and the portland kids sure know their debauchery. I did kill the sebring. Jessie thought it would be good to take everyone up a mile long steep grade hill, and well, the sebring no likey. Though it was jetted right for level ground and actually four stroking due to the 90 degree weather, the combination of steep hill loading up the engine, heat from the slipping clutch and my anger trying to force it up the hill made her soft sieze. Started her right up and pushed it further with the choke on but then I lost spark. Holy cow the case was so hot it sizzled, which im hoping just released a solder joint I had made the day before when I replaced the internal coil. Sigh. Mopeds mo problems :) Fuck, and I almost forgot the pepper sauce/rally patch shit....<br />
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And here is one of my .98mm squish band (I did not fully torque the head though so it should take it to .95 ish). Way better than the 2mm prior to machining.<br />
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Ive also been chilling with the Mosquito Flee a decent bit. Its nice riding weather now and they certainly enjoy their long rides. Good folks I must say, love em all.<br />
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Its also nice getting back to working on my projects. After opening the case up on the Gilarelli project it took only a minimal adjustment to the piston to clear everything. This gila kit + minarelli bottom end is going to be rad, nuff said. Port timing looks great, squish looks acceptable, and im going to have Naz o-ring the head. YAY!!!! Ill add some detail pics in the future for you interested folks.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px;">So Im working on a project where im putting a puch gila cylinder on a minarelli bottom end. With the spacer I have built im getting a piston that sits about .040 under the deck of the cylinder at TDC. At BDC the lip of the piston sits about .010 under the exhaust port. My real issue is that to even mock this up I had to remove about 6mm of piston skirt to clear the case at BDC. Now I do plan on removing some case material but I know this will not be enough. I do know that there have been other pistons used out there successfully with the gila kit with a shorter skirt but I am wondering the detrimental effects of shortening the skirt of a stock piston. With the test shortened piston at TDC The intake window is open except for the notch, which I assume I could notch the piston? I also plan on removing about .010 from the spacer to bring the piston up towards the exhaust port a wee bit. I will also probably sink the head in to get the proper squish. Thoughts? Ill get some pics up ASAP for reference. Thanks shannon hill for the junk cylinder:)</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgPz9S3-dDAK8Ky_JzX7vBe6_mEWi2twKpCvrSxxhgzvqG-WA9bFhQD1L1thAPiRPdH8tm_rBKkUNoV5da7KcpnwqYgAaWlrtFgT8_x9l1Rpb2K1HoY6IsjXUn5xCnJ8zVJQiYnMto8vZ/s1600/IMG_0364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIgPz9S3-dDAK8Ky_JzX7vBe6_mEWi2twKpCvrSxxhgzvqG-WA9bFhQD1L1thAPiRPdH8tm_rBKkUNoV5da7KcpnwqYgAaWlrtFgT8_x9l1Rpb2K1HoY6IsjXUn5xCnJ8zVJQiYnMto8vZ/s320/IMG_0364.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Its pretty nice out so we decided to cruise around a little. Took Chelsea out on the stock magnum to get a feel for mopeds again. She hasn't ridden since her accident, but we will get her brave again. Drove around lake washington for a bit, stop a stared at the water and headed home. I like it.Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-70828936579760564282011-03-04T01:12:00.000-08:002011-03-04T01:12:46.415-08:00Its coming.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2eY0afzbIQX8FsRS_BubJ5dkbuUPGOTnsnZRr8XyfhjHrlONjpEHOcdPdaN2pqcmivEoMauLCAb7E6Q7PEshBQ5qKUaPsH6pIhd8CR_FcazNHBAIECbg37bB8prA_wYhwoMhVOaQdzpw/s1600/IMG_8907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style=""><img border="0" height="267" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg2eY0afzbIQX8FsRS_BubJ5dkbuUPGOTnsnZRr8XyfhjHrlONjpEHOcdPdaN2pqcmivEoMauLCAb7E6Q7PEshBQ5qKUaPsH6pIhd8CR_FcazNHBAIECbg37bB8prA_wYhwoMhVOaQdzpw/s400/IMG_8907.jpg" /></a></div>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-31929800408138829452011-02-26T13:21:00.000-08:002011-02-26T13:52:39.258-08:00Been getting stuff done.Yep, getting back to the routine. No job yet. The Baretta 38 just got a new 21 carb, filter, tailight, pads, exhaust as well as finally wiring up the lights correctly. I even have a brake light! Once it warms up i will get out and tune her.<br />
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On the Baretta Magnum I havent done much but get her running and mount a stolen (from roommate) ev pipe on it. I did have my seat reupholstered for it by a way nice guy named John. He runs a small operation but does great work. His site is <a href="http://www.js-upholstery.com">www.js-upholstery.com</a> Yay!<br />
<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2Z6eA0kmTUxmRKjnGkxl2NU0GBmormx0c2sE690SDMFgVAvmXtX2cWLHjAXg8px0f8vT8wzovZxhGp4FeI6r1S4ucf-w5WfKWeUYpc_uhlSvY6oeoPfQT35CDxVL_BWFe05qEBymOlTM/s1600/IMG_8791.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv2Z6eA0kmTUxmRKjnGkxl2NU0GBmormx0c2sE690SDMFgVAvmXtX2cWLHjAXg8px0f8vT8wzovZxhGp4FeI6r1S4ucf-w5WfKWeUYpc_uhlSvY6oeoPfQT35CDxVL_BWFe05qEBymOlTM/s400/IMG_8791.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5578114563053281250" /></a>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-46331852700108070152011-02-16T22:54:00.000-08:002011-02-16T23:00:15.453-08:00IM BACK! Got a new baby too, did I mention Im in Seattle?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_aSa0gtKas275_SIcCLVoYz4i6aPA5sH76jEGZrtMreYy9sFHwZIdYBf33sxvxcNrPZAFwSWb2mgihtBay7_UU0DkSep72uXmYB3YLKlMogeft0e6f66viSb7DN9-9GcWeIenAz1rLMo/s1600/gfhgfkhjgkhg.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS_aSa0gtKas275_SIcCLVoYz4i6aPA5sH76jEGZrtMreYy9sFHwZIdYBf33sxvxcNrPZAFwSWb2mgihtBay7_UU0DkSep72uXmYB3YLKlMogeft0e6f66viSb7DN9-9GcWeIenAz1rLMo/s400/gfhgfkhjgkhg.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5574549752530110690" /></a><br />Oh SNAP! Im in seattle! Ive met quite a few rad people: Jihee, Travis, the Berrends, others, YAY! Finally situated, almost have a job, and am starting to get back into the rhythm of mopeds. Pinball is fun too! COFFEE! I have a small enclosed garage that gets cluttered real quick and I think I can finally say that I have now owned every moped that I have ever dreamed about...yes, I found the elusive Baretta Magnum, its even the awesome patina as my 38! YIPPEEEEEEE! Some guy named steve may be mad though...sorry. Super clean tank, no spark, stuck motor, perfect. I promise to get back to blogging here soon!Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-85854733934156770102010-12-25T16:30:00.000-08:002010-12-25T16:36:45.843-08:00Yay Christmas!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZKg7MPu3NkdJu7_df-onwIpi2IcomY2UK1ftxRo9r_ZH25W31DqGAUlI2HdEBB6NwwESmA9lSkqmqGDgXaWC9zvo35jtM1AIabor8Xk08fM7PJnmogpjPjfrkFiH3QtDzYeBx0b2hGkw/s1600/photo.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 299px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoZKg7MPu3NkdJu7_df-onwIpi2IcomY2UK1ftxRo9r_ZH25W31DqGAUlI2HdEBB6NwwESmA9lSkqmqGDgXaWC9zvo35jtM1AIabor8Xk08fM7PJnmogpjPjfrkFiH3QtDzYeBx0b2hGkw/s400/photo.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554783124860257618" /></a><br />Who said little jew boys dont like christmas, cause this one sure does! It was nice, hung out with friends and got some goodies! I did get two sweet ass Kangols since my dog chewed up the one I got from france when she was a puppy. Also, everyone pooled together and got me a HUGE air compressor, 30gal, 5hp, and enough CFM to run any tool......YES! I love my friends and Chelsea!Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-49127063053366406122010-12-23T12:22:00.000-08:002010-12-23T12:28:53.999-08:00Why I love Arizona winters.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUWIzABP1FYdpfqaYsMFwWoeGMAZEqjee5OlfOoAZKocDDXiL32mMXEgFV13JCKOXchfcg7O_YbR91OukFrECfXsS6frJongnrumV-4WKYHBMjWQEDE0MtSdBBD8UilPOzcCTbuQcJS7t/s1600/P1020042.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnUWIzABP1FYdpfqaYsMFwWoeGMAZEqjee5OlfOoAZKocDDXiL32mMXEgFV13JCKOXchfcg7O_YbR91OukFrECfXsS6frJongnrumV-4WKYHBMjWQEDE0MtSdBBD8UilPOzcCTbuQcJS7t/s400/P1020042.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553976955028899410" /></a><br />Cause we can ride bitches! Tuesday we lucked out with a 64ยบ night. Worked out great and we had nine bikes out (coulda been 12 but some technical difficulties). Made it out to tops to catch a drink and and cause problems. Here are some crappy pics <a href="http://gallery.me.com/mike.thomas1#100324&view=mosaic&sel=0">RIGHT HERE </a>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-88526627331846301182010-12-21T18:53:00.000-08:002010-12-21T18:57:49.056-08:00DISK BRAKES FOR PUCH SNOWFLAKES!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn89byJ-oCJZcTWNA5_Yo8TZSrzQ7l6k3R9qApOWxLz_uqziiXvt1idHZ4rvRuazOnbTchpzexVdftNBXu7qO7UyueOK0Wem2vFv5kUsxmP74ugq5gXaoy3Pq37EF1aFYZ1vdMY3NJ-Gq0/s1600/disk2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn89byJ-oCJZcTWNA5_Yo8TZSrzQ7l6k3R9qApOWxLz_uqziiXvt1idHZ4rvRuazOnbTchpzexVdftNBXu7qO7UyueOK0Wem2vFv5kUsxmP74ugq5gXaoy3Pq37EF1aFYZ1vdMY3NJ-Gq0/s400/disk2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553334935971330626" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHj2FERNQqgpQ6Ny-Qg78x_NmjPXPTDWt3a7Ww6qgYHRmLmcsLRy1s1DvngJHbGyxT8_d_Me8SBDqf0R-jArUt_wbWOLmxKVxbhBTAxo1f1SrrCLpPXONAQl6gF7FpXSH4OCu0ql0xXyK4/s1600/disk.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHj2FERNQqgpQ6Ny-Qg78x_NmjPXPTDWt3a7Ww6qgYHRmLmcsLRy1s1DvngJHbGyxT8_d_Me8SBDqf0R-jArUt_wbWOLmxKVxbhBTAxo1f1SrrCLpPXONAQl6gF7FpXSH4OCu0ql0xXyK4/s400/disk.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5553334931926380610" /></a><br />Just got my preliminary batch in today for you guys. No need to be pros with this. The disk and spacer bolts right on, space out for EBR's and tomos calipers just like my other kits. Since this installs onto one of the extra REAR wheels you have laying around you will need to with a grinder, lathe, hacksaw the threaded portion of the wheel that the freewheel spins onto. After that, just pound the bearing cup back in, set your bearings, center your wheel and add a caliper. Yay!Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-65731509805895105952010-12-16T20:11:00.000-08:002010-12-16T20:18:23.702-08:00Big deal, I just want a shirt.Its nice, weve been riding more (hah! winter actually brings us arizonans out to ride), and yes, I want a <a href="http://www.tumblr.com/reblog/2332177139/E87HGQPj?redirect_to=http%3A%2F%2Fdankastner.tumblr.com%2Fpost%2F2332177139%2Fmotordivision-t-shirt-giveaway-ok-heres">motordivision</a> shirt!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigR8CaBi8nLYnEwtZ3j2JD0mOQSGMzehArPSI6EgVBrUP42M8gobU5lLObwFQ7rw9V9OnssSO5c5kzpJLkg1CKVcvDiyJq5OWzRKwDMo5TK_dzxAkcJ8flsccsm7O7bceKXsm09aSK7aEY/s1600/tumblr_ldhcuv08xB1qzosffo1_500.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigR8CaBi8nLYnEwtZ3j2JD0mOQSGMzehArPSI6EgVBrUP42M8gobU5lLObwFQ7rw9V9OnssSO5c5kzpJLkg1CKVcvDiyJq5OWzRKwDMo5TK_dzxAkcJ8flsccsm7O7bceKXsm09aSK7aEY/s400/tumblr_ldhcuv08xB1qzosffo1_500.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5551500542779633938" /></a>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-15843663203301751272010-12-12T20:38:00.001-08:002010-12-12T20:41:54.220-08:00Stolen Magnum<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7p01ypcAq17c9xR-veL1NAGYTLbn5X64QTbcr2tB279odfFghKpdS1JIgn7IR3I4ZTmCd7YD_VIFUfTfbaz0fGKJ73_0GOPQ-15pu7HVEZa-jWfmZiRMBa24nC1fEAAPgSGp1T6n6Gqk/s1600/-usr-www-users-phreakco-decepticon-img-forums-ma_forum_moped-1292206235_moped.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 225px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU7p01ypcAq17c9xR-veL1NAGYTLbn5X64QTbcr2tB279odfFghKpdS1JIgn7IR3I4ZTmCd7YD_VIFUfTfbaz0fGKJ73_0GOPQ-15pu7HVEZa-jWfmZiRMBa24nC1fEAAPgSGp1T6n6Gqk/s400/-usr-www-users-phreakco-decepticon-img-forums-ma_forum_moped-1292206235_moped.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550022434725377570" /></a><br />Ugh, I guess it was bound to happen. Marks Magnum was stolen outside of one of our frequented pubs. Really lame since mark had just got it running perfect and we both had a lot of sweat equity in it. Pretty easy to pick out in AZ since there are only like five magnums here and I have probably owned or had my finger in all of them. Currently its tan, one red on silver snowflake, black simo, polini, bing, 2.75" gazells. If you are the guy who stole it and read my blog, watch out. Sigh....Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-64161157928734821992010-12-05T18:11:00.000-08:002010-12-05T18:32:09.401-08:00Im the worst blogger ever.Seriously, its hard to get around to this sometimes. Im working more since the holidays are coming but still finding time for the ped stuff. Its starting to get cold but we are actually riding more as a gang, even have a whopping three new prospects rising in the tom cruiser ranks. Its nice to get new blood and new bikes flowing. Other than that im developing some new shite for the community, working on a requested adapter for dio blocks to hobbits so you wont have to mod the case, but hell, how do you guys stuff it in the subframe?!? Snowflake disks will be here soon as well as a new batch of 5 star disks. If you have other ideas im open to them as it seems the tomos intakes are on the horizon too. Here are some pics of the last ride, yay!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQA-QlWDIcsVIjE07RfRbLd93URHRCZjSnF4cOeB709XOXGzOI44pLjXuLaT7Adr1S80HHWhPi_gV-V0rG2wTrqdv_D1uDmwXLNva5z31SqpKFmwIP6IJ4aKYxf7eLX0Pbbv30sjn9xNK/s1600/IMG_8603.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVQA-QlWDIcsVIjE07RfRbLd93URHRCZjSnF4cOeB709XOXGzOI44pLjXuLaT7Adr1S80HHWhPi_gV-V0rG2wTrqdv_D1uDmwXLNva5z31SqpKFmwIP6IJ4aKYxf7eLX0Pbbv30sjn9xNK/s400/IMG_8603.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547391438197051202" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1R9gOKLvdjvAWu392lJNqjcGgiXd79La9cLoEKfz-INfV0Zm1u_1AfuCHt0daaJnQLwVXl3qEY3mdn9PYp4lj-ZebD69RF1LJzVui7cMh_rMpdvQfDT-uQEiyUKx9X7Z1F0nlT9ymLgND/s1600/IMG_8606.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1R9gOKLvdjvAWu392lJNqjcGgiXd79La9cLoEKfz-INfV0Zm1u_1AfuCHt0daaJnQLwVXl3qEY3mdn9PYp4lj-ZebD69RF1LJzVui7cMh_rMpdvQfDT-uQEiyUKx9X7Z1F0nlT9ymLgND/s400/IMG_8606.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547391376817891538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjab_j4drbaA0HWxeYizbOJwW-6WjOFONZb3fhpKBSGN4o0k-M7lkh2CNTOdhekb5qLWYVaKRPM5TOp94eu9leP7Kntb_OE1V98H9z0pDHzHE8FWaJ71lHQIeSxclWTgqQ_58FWDCPcKZr2/s1600/IMG_8625.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjab_j4drbaA0HWxeYizbOJwW-6WjOFONZb3fhpKBSGN4o0k-M7lkh2CNTOdhekb5qLWYVaKRPM5TOp94eu9leP7Kntb_OE1V98H9z0pDHzHE8FWaJ71lHQIeSxclWTgqQ_58FWDCPcKZr2/s400/IMG_8625.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5547391316693894578" /></a>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-54938556089662315772010-10-25T21:28:00.000-07:002010-10-25T23:48:33.517-07:00Just been doing stuff.Well, whats been going on this week? New guy johl came by and worked on his sweet hobbit. Apparently he did not realize the arrow on the piston points down and toasted the original. Its running a DR kit, proma pipe, blue springs but he still has to dial it in. Marks almost done with his magnum and is putting the final touches on it while I type. Its Running a e50 with a metra 65, a reworked simo (by me of course) and a bing. So far a good runner. Me, well I happened upon a good deal for a polini powered maxi that was totally built to 90's spec and a UPS magnum, and yay, Ive owned all the magnums except that one...it is in pieces though. Hey you, know anyone who wants 3 busted za50's? I got them cheap just for you!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQbMea3FJ3cjZQpsi4KfRHmWooe0H_PNRNlrEX6m01JAzM88wDZQw97URCCjsx6selRY7XvSEfhNzNWgI5ZyIK2gnQm5pYr1HZLnUI5_S3uO0WgkWm1avohks4Dn2D44zL-QgV9Vh9Lk6t/s1600/poop3.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQbMea3FJ3cjZQpsi4KfRHmWooe0H_PNRNlrEX6m01JAzM88wDZQw97URCCjsx6selRY7XvSEfhNzNWgI5ZyIK2gnQm5pYr1HZLnUI5_S3uO0WgkWm1avohks4Dn2D44zL-QgV9Vh9Lk6t/s400/poop3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532209127313730354" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQj_u9VCOXXwwyXAeRqLO0VHJW9Wj47nlh_Ugw3R4AWK0KJ802_ChgAzQicMp1eFcyGs7cxBz8pdBy0ywPvJOBPsXH7N_i4lyznbdQVHqFTYi6Vng2JdWLhNnjasNwHw7S9DA7igtutnMo/s1600/poop2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQj_u9VCOXXwwyXAeRqLO0VHJW9Wj47nlh_Ugw3R4AWK0KJ802_ChgAzQicMp1eFcyGs7cxBz8pdBy0ywPvJOBPsXH7N_i4lyznbdQVHqFTYi6Vng2JdWLhNnjasNwHw7S9DA7igtutnMo/s400/poop2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532209124745640114" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDs8bPf__cUSCUAMlaiBTwOQSD6JXtNUmo8Xhcr0RHdCVintVpcAAeKl0n4TwEF4oaQcFMTpaC0NuLrlx8L6URHje_Wd1NlNNyKrfQ8pex2L5efaQIj4jhUo1vplm9z3AtWw11G5gEDql/s1600/poop1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEDs8bPf__cUSCUAMlaiBTwOQSD6JXtNUmo8Xhcr0RHdCVintVpcAAeKl0n4TwEF4oaQcFMTpaC0NuLrlx8L6URHje_Wd1NlNNyKrfQ8pex2L5efaQIj4jhUo1vplm9z3AtWw11G5gEDql/s400/poop1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532209119225129922" /></a>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-46724345332533711162010-10-07T16:04:00.000-07:002010-10-07T16:08:14.813-07:00Intakes! Thats why I havent been updating.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC4T94L4_SIRhVHFEhrk6tVH6mmZYmRaWtNa7V6j9bBBKpcCSldwszESb7I0Rxo2KliQc3X-A_Uq2fcE60Hh00taMBpxKFW09RIcrQfgiFmH2sI-RQwebnQB_AaPkmjEICWNTT6gd9tD5M/s1600/IMG_8545.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC4T94L4_SIRhVHFEhrk6tVH6mmZYmRaWtNa7V6j9bBBKpcCSldwszESb7I0Rxo2KliQc3X-A_Uq2fcE60Hh00taMBpxKFW09RIcrQfgiFmH2sI-RQwebnQB_AaPkmjEICWNTT6gd9tD5M/s400/IMG_8545.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525444865374833458" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVtkVgo5iBQmGXYW9E-53g1m4wZHpBOMwhxnbHW3QKA63UHtIf6tOKJwGftC3FAS8h3Z0kjYBG8blbjVC72kqwGxV3Qf4YtoDX8HStEq91qJA7qK_3UEZlcV7Jqe2NsXmDwDOYu83VsHH/s1600/IMG_8542.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUVtkVgo5iBQmGXYW9E-53g1m4wZHpBOMwhxnbHW3QKA63UHtIf6tOKJwGftC3FAS8h3Z0kjYBG8blbjVC72kqwGxV3Qf4YtoDX8HStEq91qJA7qK_3UEZlcV7Jqe2NsXmDwDOYu83VsHH/s400/IMG_8542.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5525444772657013362" /></a><br />Sigh... a sigh of relief since Ive been slaving on this order for a friend. Lots of intakes. Look forward for some big ol 24's for your gila or malossi reed polini kit. What, you have a treats read kit and need an intake for a four petal setup? No prob. I even have some 19 intakes for you dudes rollin dirty on your athena sachs (Not for the novice though). Word. More disk, clutch rings etc. Whats new with you?Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-28110137753441556842010-09-13T21:33:00.000-07:002010-09-13T21:39:25.530-07:00Easy Halogen HeadlightYeah so Cody wanted to upgrade his headlight on the Pinto since it has the treats CDI. It was pretty simple to do actually, 10 minutes tops. We took the OG bulb holder out, trimmed off the back portion, filed a groove in the halogen bulb assembly itself so the retaining clip would work, wired it in, started it up and BRIGHT light action. He used a 9006 bulb, 85813 harness and a few electrical connectors. Take a look at the pics, it should make sense. Terry made an appearance and shot the shit as well. Yay.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3J8G1iDv7wn6rgGqiUUr6mpjdCSNZKayMwbvU4xN0Bl0FnDguJTfPbc4GUSUcZF0YhmGI5lT0bndzfbSFWjBHNdl6yePK6ZJADnQA6DtekddZTB5TWqwY-gAxJ80KhYtH_kP4nNBXteWa/s1600/IMG_8518.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3J8G1iDv7wn6rgGqiUUr6mpjdCSNZKayMwbvU4xN0Bl0FnDguJTfPbc4GUSUcZF0YhmGI5lT0bndzfbSFWjBHNdl6yePK6ZJADnQA6DtekddZTB5TWqwY-gAxJ80KhYtH_kP4nNBXteWa/s400/IMG_8518.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516624065057213810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTNi00ixW5uUzuIk9eb-fVuthF4_u-_fFy9aINDQAQJOk0RMwbzFlU6IWjNPVJ5faice409Rq8fKSz9T3Kd-2H2LF9gYbR8y0yOw9BwinL8O-yciqWh5SQHZFz_5rS8eHzorhULEoasSh/s1600/IMG_8519.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTNi00ixW5uUzuIk9eb-fVuthF4_u-_fFy9aINDQAQJOk0RMwbzFlU6IWjNPVJ5faice409Rq8fKSz9T3Kd-2H2LF9gYbR8y0yOw9BwinL8O-yciqWh5SQHZFz_5rS8eHzorhULEoasSh/s400/IMG_8519.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516623898684682690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0C6ATl5AW7OW9d3OxokA0tO5pxNscSKOnuque8dbEQgPdnV6OkUdRPrgrmpQDJ3TrCiz7IM9TnpWDWl-7WGHtucKkKnfklgp45klgOPFssbt9qemWJxGUS15RY0mmpyLErp3e8TMjU7s/s1600/IMG_8520.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0C6ATl5AW7OW9d3OxokA0tO5pxNscSKOnuque8dbEQgPdnV6OkUdRPrgrmpQDJ3TrCiz7IM9TnpWDWl-7WGHtucKkKnfklgp45klgOPFssbt9qemWJxGUS15RY0mmpyLErp3e8TMjU7s/s400/IMG_8520.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516623821830353362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnM1TgJh7noXg1D5a5iY-N5TYHpWbJHl4iT14rj0yvkeJqbLWjyyzfqWA5frUQKOkEehvLYwW-RW_RkfXYOI3tMFJn04Q7R2_34KoBhqVfxLSDZMlXt9Qvxjty8d4Tag32PTdDu8rxjaUq/s1600/IMG_8524.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnM1TgJh7noXg1D5a5iY-N5TYHpWbJHl4iT14rj0yvkeJqbLWjyyzfqWA5frUQKOkEehvLYwW-RW_RkfXYOI3tMFJn04Q7R2_34KoBhqVfxLSDZMlXt9Qvxjty8d4Tag32PTdDu8rxjaUq/s400/IMG_8524.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516623735910180146" /></a>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-27703220772820463692010-09-06T16:06:00.000-07:002010-09-06T16:11:31.966-07:00Sachs Uber Clutch<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSZYbxHjoUSIXVw_mw3wQDdDk8GMKM7Fe_aul9mjZpFJXxGW-qHTPGHL-w7Q1j9IFVedt6nH3neXEy8mNadfJhNpjb9EL4J4gcaaLNSfW_wjc5mmrxNYF3x9OHDYSaZouvvyi_vYDF0oW/s1600/IMG_8515.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQSZYbxHjoUSIXVw_mw3wQDdDk8GMKM7Fe_aul9mjZpFJXxGW-qHTPGHL-w7Q1j9IFVedt6nH3neXEy8mNadfJhNpjb9EL4J4gcaaLNSfW_wjc5mmrxNYF3x9OHDYSaZouvvyi_vYDF0oW/s400/IMG_8515.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5513942084192945650" /></a><br /><br />Ahh, it been a while since Ive been on here. IM starting work on a friends Sachs, he had a kid and has become too lazy to tinker. We had already installed an 80cc athen kit onto the bike as well as simo snail exhaust and a 21mm carb. We actually milled 2mm off the base of the cylinder since we found a HUGE squish clearance. Since this was an A engine we opted to do so since the D engine have a 2mm longer stroke (or rod?). Its a ripper, as in rips the clutch appart. Justin did manage to score one of these Uber clutches from germany any I have high hopes. One thing I doo like about it is that the big washer thingy had been milled down in the center to give more room for a lock washer. I will let you know how it works out.Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-52368794523243431662010-08-14T14:50:00.001-07:002010-08-14T14:52:39.608-07:00blockhead...Nothing really new, Baretta runs good, gonna try points to see if my CDI is faltering. STILL waiting on my parts from the water jet guy, and its hot. I like blockhead.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NhheiPTdZCw?fs=1&hl=en_US"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NhheiPTdZCw?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-57546914742368735692010-07-28T22:33:00.000-07:002010-07-28T22:47:28.560-07:00Blah.......!Fucking minarelli is pissing me off. No matter what I do I just cant get the right side of the cylinder to seal. Ive used all sorts of different gaskets, non hardening sealants and even RTV (bleh). Still.... Only thing I can figure is that the cylinder is interfering with the little raised section on the case. Soooo, im just going to pull the whole damn engine off tomorrow yank off the top end, remove the studs and just study it. I had no problem on the first kit sealing with the wimpy little paper gasket. Oh, another thing, the stupid aluminum head gaskets are only fucking good for one torque, I hope my copper ones are done soon.<br /><br />Another note is this puch with 31 miles on it that I picked up. From what I can tell its true milage because how clean all of the hidden spots where. I just fixed up a few issues, got rid of the 1hp cylinder and sold it. Yay.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1AusNdrtJihf8ywgKHDRXTqhz-zO8KJBPN7dZmBSnlCuv7AT74EJqsAXIRsFKwtZgB6CAXUwFrHk6uhnCAuJDHAbG36uxKo1j6xY50lPk617FR-RB1cV7SOGTe6S8qtTwIuBpz7eodAD/s1600/IMG_8148.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC1AusNdrtJihf8ywgKHDRXTqhz-zO8KJBPN7dZmBSnlCuv7AT74EJqsAXIRsFKwtZgB6CAXUwFrHk6uhnCAuJDHAbG36uxKo1j6xY50lPk617FR-RB1cV7SOGTe6S8qtTwIuBpz7eodAD/s400/IMG_8148.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499200671587653858" /></a>Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-46110299485168613452010-07-22T17:04:00.001-07:002010-07-22T17:05:33.242-07:00baby bear, mama bear, papa bear.Nuff said:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvu6BlUiJaqPTVU4ojobgSWTAx2MU0ob718HOhvN5CUY3CK5Kxe61H5YJDIQEdaTCg7TPBrC9QCnrhcM2n_Sfldy2ocMZ9GKt7oWKeBD-5PQ9WDZR4dSfHQtvoteO-m9HbURxcWWboHiD/s1600/IMG_8138.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXvu6BlUiJaqPTVU4ojobgSWTAx2MU0ob718HOhvN5CUY3CK5Kxe61H5YJDIQEdaTCg7TPBrC9QCnrhcM2n_Sfldy2ocMZ9GKt7oWKeBD-5PQ9WDZR4dSfHQtvoteO-m9HbURxcWWboHiD/s400/IMG_8138.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496886016713197138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbduFSNr2JklQRh2Z4MO_SklN-Jl3-SSS7R992AUFqXtdi_fPsFiTy7gDVa5eTzkObyhJpsVwiLarIjq0q01oeAUJoBSmjybRZsIf8EVskuN0DnGxHWx1PBgKmFHjoJsRn9U0PuM7sVqQ/s1600/IMG_8139.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEbduFSNr2JklQRh2Z4MO_SklN-Jl3-SSS7R992AUFqXtdi_fPsFiTy7gDVa5eTzkObyhJpsVwiLarIjq0q01oeAUJoBSmjybRZsIf8EVskuN0DnGxHWx1PBgKmFHjoJsRn9U0PuM7sVqQ/s400/IMG_8139.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496885934194492962" /></a><br />:Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8663187291962603832.post-15301630895043475912010-07-22T14:33:00.000-07:002010-07-22T14:39:59.746-07:00My moped wants to kill me....Seriously, shes trying to kill me and herself. First I go tearing down the road and hit the brakes....SHIT....no brakes. Apparently the fluid window chipped and leaked out all the fluid. Managed to get home and quickly swap out the unit from the garelli so I could commute 12 miles to work.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCNdfzKYg6dTHwWFgu0B-qGxCsGswLzXVSwRRSEdXh1r_bvB-vA5d4qpYU48khQIkJK1wgEjhUUbEVK1WbaB5ZHdpnb_BDZDX1J29RQjak_gc8NWuD3bZFD6-FKGLO0zyu-jHn2JO6M-E/s1600/IMG_8136.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglCNdfzKYg6dTHwWFgu0B-qGxCsGswLzXVSwRRSEdXh1r_bvB-vA5d4qpYU48khQIkJK1wgEjhUUbEVK1WbaB5ZHdpnb_BDZDX1J29RQjak_gc8NWuD3bZFD6-FKGLO0zyu-jHn2JO6M-E/s400/IMG_8136.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496847470341678002" /></a><br /><br />Today is my day off so I have been chasing leaks. The intake isnt sealing like it did on the old cylinder, gasket after gasket. I also found the base gasket to be leaking so I started pulling off the cooling system. Lo and behold I find the source of my crazy vibrations that turned up. Fuuuuuuuuuck. Especially fuck since chelsea's new job requires me to commute on the peds and now I have no functioning peds. Fuck.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv_PAeuGB9plIXXuJku3iOV6Ftie33KMVbMra7zfCHn6VFiRXVoPGOyCl9T6-x9qF_eebiIWWopKaPYXkRsw7PelMN2k97NttHe2ZpEg80HFN_sqnNFI1JZGjGMdnOwHy55ANMbKImkBux/s1600/IMG_8135.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv_PAeuGB9plIXXuJku3iOV6Ftie33KMVbMra7zfCHn6VFiRXVoPGOyCl9T6-x9qF_eebiIWWopKaPYXkRsw7PelMN2k97NttHe2ZpEg80HFN_sqnNFI1JZGjGMdnOwHy55ANMbKImkBux/s400/IMG_8135.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496848519654225778" /></a><br /><br /><br />Good news is that the tubing for the new line of intakes is done.....Sigh.Michael Thomashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09967501497564967931noreply@blogger.com0