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Elvis · 09-24-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

Loki, I usually am missing one or two- never any left over. Good thing I've got one of those cool mom & pop hardware stores right up the road. It's one of those places that is small yet always has what you need.

I've known a junior marine engineer who managed to "save" a piston in a 6 cyl. diesel engine overhaul

your project looks great btw, DJ.

diamond_jim · 09-24-2008, 01:38 AM

Here's what I need if anybody has any of these items laying around their garage and wants to sell:

At least 28" or longer broomstick drag bar
original C50 front brake line
grips
aftermarket mirrors
pegs

I guess I'm doing it in reverse- debadging will be one of the last upgrades instead of one of the first.

sra4031 · 09-24-2008, 09:22 AM

Money gone dry already?

GeorgiaRoller · 09-24-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

Here's what I need if anybody has any of these items laying around their garage and wants to sell:

At least 28" or longer broomstick drag bar
original C50 front brake line
grips
aftermarket mirrors
pegs

I'd like a Bass Boat, cabin in Western North Carolina & Free gas for a year if anyone wants to give that away!

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sra4031 · 09-24-2008, 09:52 AM

French maid is on my wish list.

GeorgiaRoller · 09-24-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by sra4031

French maid is on my wish list.

Yeah, one that doesn't speak any english. No conversation needed!

My bad.

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geoffsimpson · 09-24-2008, 11:42 AM

um....anybody else think we might need to stage an intervention? I'm just sayin...DJ's got a real problem

diamond_jim · 09-24-2008, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by sra4031

Money gone dry already?

Just thinking I might be able to score some parts and others get a few dollars for stuff sitting in their garage.

diamond_jim · 09-24-2008, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by geoffsimpson

um....anybody else think we might need to stage an intervention? I'm just sayin...DJ's got a real problem

tricker · 09-24-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by geoffsimpson

um....anybody else think we might need to stage an intervention? I'm just sayin...DJ's got a real problem

I figure there's no problem as long as he claims the war department OK'd the whole thing.. It could be worse..

sra4031 · 09-24-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by geoffsimpson

um....anybody else think we might need to stage an intervention? I'm just sayin...DJ's got a real problem

I do not want to get that close to him, I hear it is contagious.

sra4031 · 09-24-2008, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

Just thinking I might be able to score some parts and others get a few dollars for stuff sitting in their garage.

I was just messing with you. I am the worlds biggest scrounger, or use to be when I had time. If I did not need it I still picked it up for trade.

diamond_jim · 09-25-2008, 11:10 AM

Last night I changed the pilot jet to #55, main jet to a #152.5, added the K&N pod filter and put the carb on the bike. I then set the tank on top, hooked up the lines, primed the float bowl and cranked her up while she was still on the stand with no rear wheel. It started right up. The new sportster muffler sounds awesome. I should get my cutsomized rear fender back either this afternoon or tomorrow.

Oh, I also started on the seat mod. I found some 32" broomstick drag bars and ordered them.

diamond_jim · 09-25-2008, 04:34 PM

Just got my rear fender back from the body shop. I had them close up all the holes on the side and where the rear tail light mounts. I'm putting on a cat eye tail light with LED turns on the side of the tail light.

I'm also working on making a low profile two-up seat.

sra4031 · 09-25-2008, 04:44 PM

Looking good so far

diamond_jim · 09-25-2008, 05:31 PM

Having everything steel makes modding a lot easier.

ORBrit · 09-26-2008, 12:40 AM

Awesome project DJ! Looking forward to seeing more!

GeorgiaRoller · 09-26-2008, 11:36 AM

For all those whose never met the wrenching, bike building.......I mean custom fabbing, MacGuyverish fellow know as Diamond Jim, Here he is! LOL He's working on the custom wheels for the scatcat.

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diamond_jim · 09-26-2008, 11:49 AM

Dude, you just made me blow cheese twist shrapnel all over my screen!

Oh my god that was funny.

GeorgiaRoller · 09-26-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

Dude, you just made me blow cheese twist shrapnel all over my screen!

Oh my god that was funny.

I'm glad you got a good sense of humor. You da' man!

The picture not far from the truth which is scary!!!!

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09-24-2008, 01:38 AM	#22 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	Here's what I need if anybody has any of these items laying around their garage and wants to sell: At least 28" or longer broomstick drag bar original C50 front brake line grips aftermarket mirrors pegs I guess I'm doing it in reverse- debadging will be one of the last upgrades instead of one of the first. __________________

09-24-2008, 09:22 AM	#23 (permalink)
sra4031 Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50C Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 865	Money gone dry already? __________________ Jason B Bour, CLC Smyrna, TN http://newbeginningcoaching.net

09-24-2008, 09:52 AM	#25 (permalink)
sra4031 Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50C Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 865	French maid is on my wish list. __________________ Jason B Bour, CLC Smyrna, TN http://newbeginningcoaching.net

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09-25-2008, 11:10 AM	#33 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	Last night I changed the pilot jet to #55, main jet to a #152.5, added the K&N pod filter and put the carb on the bike. I then set the tank on top, hooked up the lines, primed the float bowl and cranked her up while she was still on the stand with no rear wheel. It started right up. The new sportster muffler sounds awesome. I should get my cutsomized rear fender back either this afternoon or tomorrow. Oh, I also started on the seat mod. I found some 32" broomstick drag bars and ordered them. __________________

09-25-2008, 04:34 PM	#34 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	Just got my rear fender back from the body shop. I had them close up all the holes on the side and where the rear tail light mounts. I'm putting on a cat eye tail light with LED turns on the side of the tail light. I'm also working on making a low profile two-up seat. __________________

09-25-2008, 04:44 PM	#35 (permalink)
sra4031 Sprocket Pilot Join Date: Jul 2008 Bike: '08 Suzuki C50C Location: Smyrna, TN Posts: 865	Looking good so far __________________ Jason B Bour, CLC Smyrna, TN http://newbeginningcoaching.net

09-25-2008, 05:31 PM	#36 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	Having everything steel makes modding a lot easier. __________________

09-26-2008, 12:40 AM	#37 (permalink)
ORBrit Fifth gear streak Join Date: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50, 2007 Suzuki Bandit 1250S Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,316	Awesome project DJ! Looking forward to seeing more! __________________

09-26-2008, 11:36 AM	#38 (permalink)
GeorgiaRoller Leaned over, knee down Join Date: May 2008 Bike: Twisted 05 M-Fitty Location: Lurking in the shadows Posts: 4,648	DJ unmasked For all those whose never met the wrenching, bike building.......I mean custom fabbing, MacGuyverish fellow know as Diamond Jim, Here he is! LOL He's working on the custom wheels for the scatcat. - __________________ Subscribe to TVGeorgiaRoller on YouTube. Last edited by GeorgiaRoller; 01-16-2009 at 09:40 AM.

09-26-2008, 11:49 AM	#39 (permalink)
diamond_jim M-J Master Poster Join Date: Oct 2007 Bike: Thumper Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,813	Dude, you just made me blow cheese twist shrapnel all over my screen! Oh my god that was funny. __________________

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