New build coming...Rover

[Lucky 1]

Kickstand completed.
I formed the foot and then also a foot tab to put the kickstand down.
Took me most of a Saturday afternoon.
The foot actually had a oval hole in it and slid over the solid round
 part then welded on both sides.
It is not just a flat plate welded to a stick.
My 110V welder would not be able to weld material that thick.
The way I assembled it, the weld was on both sides and beveled.

Very satisfying.

[shinyribs]

"Very Satisfying"

I know that feeling. It's a good feeling. Kickstand looks good man

[Lucky 1]

Now I will not have to lean the bike on the wall all the time.

Standing back...

[shinyribs]

What's up Lucky? Anything new happening?

[Lucky 1]

I just finished installing the ignition switch.
All that is left is to hide some wires up by the headlight and it is ready
to start up.

About 28ºF this morning.

[Hoosier Daddy]

YES... get to hear Rover "Bark"!

Woof-woof.... (that's my other dog imitation)

[Piute]

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[shinyribs]

Where'd ya go Lucky?!  Any new progress on the digger?

[Lucky 1]

Still here but right now ( Monday Jan.21st 2013), where I live in Guerneville Ca. it is 34º F !

Wonder why I am not outside starting my Digger?

[shinyribs]

Oh I didnt know it got that cold in Cali. LOL. I dont blame ya man. Looking forward to more when the weather breaks

[Lucky 1]

The weather channel says it may get up to 70ºF this Thursday!

[Lucky 1]

Went to start up Rover today.
March 11th 2013.

It would not start.
The problem was that the brand new petcock would not flow any fuel.
I removed it from the motorcycle and not only would it not flow any fuel,
No air would go through it in either direction. It had never been used.

Bummer.
I ordered another new one.

[Lucky 1]

I got a new fuel valve and started up the bike today.
I made a video but it did not turn out very good so I will make another one.

I took some photos too.

[Butcherblock]

What a beauty! Love that bike! I would love to build something like this one day!

[Lucky 1]

Thanks for the compliment!

[Lucky 1]

Some facts about the bike.

Cycle-X exhausts.
Cycle One Manufacturing Frame.
1978 engine with performance cam.
Avon Road Rider 26 tires.
CB750A alloy wheels.
Powder coated frame.
1969 round top carbs. No lifter arms or linkages.
Cycle-X alloy steering stem nut.
Tapered roller bearings in the headstock.
Dynatec coils and electronic ignition.
New OEM style 1975 wiring harness.
Rick's Motorsports Regulator/rectifier.
Brake front and rear rebuilt.
Panic Cycles fuel valve.

[shultz_1978]

Lucky that bike look real good  Nice and clear. I need to get at my build. Your bike real turned out sharp. Hats off you ya.

[shinyribs]

Niiiiiice!!!  Have you gotten it sorted enough to ride yet? Your bike turned out great Lucky. Still digging those pipes.

[Lucky 1]

Tomorrow afternoon when my wife moves her car. LOL....lol

Thanks for the compliment.

[shinyribs]

Did the wife let you out today?