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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 03 Jun. 2012 01:04
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as I was in rush to get riding this bike, all I did was bolt a 172cc kit on and calibrate the carb to suit. I now have spare Runner casings, drum brake model, to work on in my spare time. Going to flow the carters and match the transfers to a PM Pro Street skull cap cylinder and port for a SIP down-pipe. No real rush, as 172 engine is running nice. Be tuning not for out and out speed, but quick touring speed.
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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 06 May. 2012 11:01
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I didn‘t want any chrome on this theme, was a nuisance to get rid of, much sanding and acid etch primer. the fuel economy of the 172cc is 5.1 litres per 100 kilometres or 55mpg, and that was on a run of a good couple of hundred miles, so around town, expect around 40mpg. But the jetting is rich and when it is more finely tuned I expect it to improve. Was a good ride to see a mate, YSS rear suspension is good, made the trip easier, it is all too easy to get used to a bad shock absorber and not notice the demise, until you change it and realize, what you was putting up with. In less than a month, will be going to a meet and covering about 800 kilometres in a week-end, that is sore back side territory, lol. As for coming to Germany, I have quite a few events here to attend this year but it could be a good plan. This has been a bit of a rush project, as I was desperate to get it on the road, it is not comparable to the quality of fucking devils bike and I owe him the inspiration for my bike build. I only have this photo bit will do more, still have plans for more, projector spot lamps, many gauges and undecided what to do with wheels, was going to change them for 11 inch, in any case will paint when fitting new tyres when these get low.
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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 05 May. 2012 09:41
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High guns
Tt is great pity that you stay in England
otherwise you can meet us in Dassel (Hexagon Meeting)
and we park your Scooter beside of the Scooter from fucking Devil.(Galerie)
That will be a nice Ying & Yang The pretty and the beast.
But maybe it is possible you have enough Time Vacation and make a nice Testride to Germany:
I,am shure you get The Price for the longest Trip.
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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 05 May. 2012 04:35
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Love that style! No f*cking chrome. :-D
Looks litte bit like a stealth bomber. At least as armed forces vehicle. :-)
P.S.: Where is your rocket launcher? ;-) xD
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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 04 May. 2012 23:18
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thanks for the encouragement, indeed a scooter for the background of a " Mad Max," film was my goal. I am not an engineer and the quality isn‘t as good as some of the projects on here, but it works. The 172cc has no big carb or free flow exhaust, but it still delivers much more power than the 125cc, in real useful situations, like brisk pull away and 0-80 Km/h. I took it out for an hour today, got many looks, especially with Iron Maiden blasting through the speakers .......... because nobody knows what bike it is. Hexagons are quite rare in England, especially modified ones. I will supply more photo‘s for a better look at different angles.I have not completely finished, but enough for a while ...................... time to ride.
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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 04 May. 2012 20:17
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It’s a black beauty
Top
Greetings from Hans, the Kupferne
Und immer schön eine handbreit Straße unter´m Roller
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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 04 May. 2012 17:25
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Looks Pretty well
Dark diirty and stong it can be out from a Mad Max Movie,
But please make more Photos in Detail vor explaining.
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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 04 May. 2012 15:56
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pretty well finished, 300 KMs tomorrow. Will take some better photo‘s.rack, top box, top box rack, rider back-rest, passenger back-rest, panniers, extra rear lights because of width and foot boards ...... amongst a few others
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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 29 Apr. 2012 16:40
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hand guards, had to grossly adapt some I had bought, also a preview at a back rest I have fitted
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RE: 172 Mean Machine, project., 25 Apr. 2012 13:40
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front end finished, all but mirrors and hand guards. Took it for its first ride as a 172cc, the pull away is a lot more crisp, right up to 70 kph, no faster as bedding new parts in. All seems well, but will be checking things over the next week or so, bolts becoming loose. On the week-end, it is back on the lift, have the rear and sides to add modifications to, will probably take 2 weeks. Really pleased with efforts so far.
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