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#81
Cages, Floaters and Flyers / Re: Trailer Rehab
Last post by 85RZwade - April 27, 2024, 04:18:58 PMThe wiring is done!
I think I used the connectors from the lighting kit correctly
I think I used the connectors from the lighting kit correctly
#82
Show Off / Re: 1977 RD400E restoration
Last post by SoCal250 - April 27, 2024, 12:13:52 PMQuote from: Hemi on April 25, 2024, 01:48:52 PMMy original '77 back in the day was a D model.
In Canada, the E's arrived the tail end of '77.
Correct, 77 model year is a D and 78 model year is an E.
In North America each model year is manufactured in the end of the previous year, usually between August and about November or December. So, the RD400C models were manufactured at the end of 1975, RD400Ds were made at the end of 1976, and so on. And a'78 model for example would be made between about August and November of 1977.
The US model RD400F 2V0 was manufactured a little later than normal (November 78 through January 79), likely due to the EPA certification and regulatory items that model had to go through, but I'm not 100% sure why the build dates for the US Daytona are later than other models.
To my knowledge all North American '78 models were Crystal Silver.
#83
Show Off / Early Honda 2-stroke
Last post by Yamanatic - April 27, 2024, 12:10:11 PMWeird Stuff - ever see one of these? It is a Honda 2T:
#84
Turning Wrenches / Re: Another coil question
Last post by Brad-Man - April 27, 2024, 12:21:26 AMLucas got a rude awakening when Ford bought Jaguar - more than 70% of Lucas parts were rejected by QC...
#85
General Chatter / Re: THE ONE MOTORCYCLE SHOW - ...
Last post by STLMike - April 26, 2024, 11:47:27 PMThat's awesome! Looks like you had a blast. Thanks for taking the time to document and upload pics of the show.
#86
Turning Wrenches / Re: Another coil question
Last post by 1976RD400C - April 26, 2024, 05:35:03 PMA friend of mine had his headlight go out on his 60's Triumph while riding on a dark twisty road. Went in the ditch and down. He never forgave his bike for that.
#87
Turning Wrenches / Re: Another coil question
Last post by 85RZwade - April 26, 2024, 04:11:37 PM
that's hilarious! #88
Turning Wrenches / Re: Another coil question
Last post by IR8D8R - April 26, 2024, 04:08:13 PMLucas electrical parts 
Lucas: The Prince of Darkness. Motto: "Get home before dark."
Inventor of the intermittent wiper and self-dimming headlight.
The three-position Lucas switch: DIM, FLICKER, and OFF.
The other three switch settings: SMOKE, SPARK, and IGNITE.
3 step process for successfully using Lucas electrical parts:
1) Open box.
2) Remove part from box.
3) Throw both in bin.
Q: Wonder why you rarely see any more British cars? A: Lucas.
Japanese motorcycle producers credit Lucas with much of their success.
Alexander Graham Bell invented the Telephone.
Thomas Edison invented the Light Bulb.
Joseph Lucas invented the Short Circuit.
When replacing Lucas electrical parts, always buy two. It increases the odds of success to 50/50.
I'm not saying that you shouldn't use Lucas electrics. They're great for faithful concourse restorations that are always trailered.
I used to sell parts for vintage Jaguars and Land Rovers. I've seen a lot of bad Lucas parts and heard (and told) a lot of the jokes. the Jaguar guys get offended. MG, Triumph, and Land Rover guys shake their heads and look sad. I'm assuming the BSA, Norton, and Triumph MC guys are the same but I didn't sell MC parts. Pretty much all of the British forums have a thread like this.
IR8D8R
Lucas: The Prince of Darkness. Motto: "Get home before dark."
Inventor of the intermittent wiper and self-dimming headlight.
The three-position Lucas switch: DIM, FLICKER, and OFF.
The other three switch settings: SMOKE, SPARK, and IGNITE.
3 step process for successfully using Lucas electrical parts:
1) Open box.
2) Remove part from box.
3) Throw both in bin.
Q: Wonder why you rarely see any more British cars? A: Lucas.
Japanese motorcycle producers credit Lucas with much of their success.
Alexander Graham Bell invented the Telephone.
Thomas Edison invented the Light Bulb.
Joseph Lucas invented the Short Circuit.
When replacing Lucas electrical parts, always buy two. It increases the odds of success to 50/50.
I'm not saying that you shouldn't use Lucas electrics. They're great for faithful concourse restorations that are always trailered.
I used to sell parts for vintage Jaguars and Land Rovers. I've seen a lot of bad Lucas parts and heard (and told) a lot of the jokes. the Jaguar guys get offended. MG, Triumph, and Land Rover guys shake their heads and look sad. I'm assuming the BSA, Norton, and Triumph MC guys are the same but I didn't sell MC parts. Pretty much all of the British forums have a thread like this.
IR8D8R
#89
Haus of Projects / Re: 1985 Yamaha RZ350 Red/Whit...
Last post by skyline - April 26, 2024, 02:33:04 PMQuote from: dgorms on April 25, 2024, 07:47:10 PMI might have an oil tank to donate, let me check my "STASH".
Much obliged.
#90
Show Off / Re: 1977 RD400E restoration
Last post by Hemi - April 26, 2024, 11:07:05 AMYes,
This bike was originally silver.
Hemi
This bike was originally silver.
Hemi