Im back among the living

[pcombe]

Check E bay

Thanks will do.

 

[pcombe]

Finally got those pictures of the chopper I'm looking at upload

127" Ultima brute engine

 

[Fearless]

Finally got those pictures of the chopper I'm looking at upload

127" Ultima brute engine

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Nice looking ride :good:ride safe Fred

 

[pcombe]

I'm bad i know it!

I don't keep in very good contact, do I?

Between being down sick as usual in the winter and working on the chopper I just don't think much about it?

Anyway, I'm just lacking a clutch cable before its ready to hit the road, You may not notice it but many changes have been made to the bike.

I haven't decided if I'm going to get a different tank or just re-do the sides with some graphics?

I need to build an old style sissy bar and I intend to put a front fender on it.

I have some accessories to put on it and will need to find some decent saddle bags etc.









Yes, its an outlaw but this is the type of bikes I built in my misspent youth.

I haven't gotten started putting the new engine on my trike yet and I'm going to have Ron at cycle works help out on that same as he helped me on the chopper.

The young fella is a mechanic as opposed to a parts changer and I trust him.

God, I hate gettin old, so if I'm to have a second childhood it's time to stop muckin around about it!

 

[ol' school]

Nice looking ride Paul!!!

 

[peteg59]

Glad to see you're feeling better and working on a project Paul. That Ultima engine will wake you up in a hurry!

The handlebar and seat change should be easier to ride for sure.

Are you gonna actually ride hard tail this upcoming season?

I love the look but don't think I could personally take the pounding that hard tails deliver, any more...

 

[pcombe]

I doubt i will do cross country, That's what my trike is for but I plan to ride that chopper allot.

I put the shock absorbers under that seat but I'm beginning to fear they may be too stiff?

I actually haven't ridden it yet?

 

[Steve on 3]

PAul,

Like you I lost my wife (cancer) and kind of went into a funk with good days and a dark period. I still have bad stretches now almost 2 years later. Traded the triglide we both loved for a Limited and in 2 years have put exactly 1800 miles on it. Wanted and bought a BMW convertible. Love the car but am ready to ride and tour again. At my age 66 I am leery about taking trip by myself such as to Sturgis. I won't think twice about going on a trike. Leaning toward a Freewheeler. If it ever stops raining I am going to demo ride both and decide.

I wish I had magic words to heal your pain or tell you that time heals. It doesn't. You just learn to cope. Not a day goes by that I don't think of my Terri. I have dated but none met the mark. One day maybe one will..... or not. The only advice I will give you is to be honest with yourself. Keep in touch with your friends. When you are ready to seek companionship is up to you. If I can help or just lend an ear, I am here to do that. No one knows unless they travel this road. God bless.

Steve

 

[radismukes]

Glad to see you are back Paul - Life is for living, the memories will always be in your heart. Do what ever makes you happy.

God's speed and ride safe.

Robert

 

[pcombe]

PAul,

Like you I lost my wife (cancer) and kind of went into a funk with good days and a dark period. I still have bad stretches now almost 2 years later. Traded the triglide we both loved for a Limited and in 2 years have put exactly 1800 miles on it. Wanted and bought a BMW convertible. Love the car but am ready to ride and tour again. At my age 66 I am leery about taking trip by myself such as to Sturgis. I won't think twice about going on a trike. Leaning toward a Freewheeler. If it ever stops raining I am going to demo ride both and decide.

I wish I had magic words to heal your pain or tell you that time heals. It doesn't. You just learn to cope. Not a day goes by that I don't think of my Terri. I have dated but none met the mark. One day maybe one will..... or not. The only advice I will give you is to be honest with yourself. Keep in touch with your friends. When you are ready to seek companionship is up to you. If I can help or just lend an ear, I am here to do that. No one knows unless they travel this road. God bless.

Steve

Thank's you're singing my blues, Steve.

I'll tell ya what if you head out Sturgis way I only live about 250 miles away in Casper, Wyoming.

I intend to roll a butt load of miles this summer, Not a solid plan but I pick a general direction and when I get to a major interchange out west flipping a quarter and doing a two-bit ride leads me to a lot of places and the length of the ride or time I'm gone is controlled by very few things and some pre-planning takes care of those.

gimmie a holler?

 

[pcombe]

Most of the strain for the belt and chain is on the left side. As said above, the Evo primary is sometimes unable to handle the torque and strain and will allow the transmission to twist. The Torque Arm resists the twist and keeps the transmission where it belongs. It will also resist the twisting force presented by the Trike swingarm.

This is what I have on mine.

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Lee just an update:

Upon further inspection this ultima engine turns out to be a 113" instead of 127" and I actually like that better since it gets better reviews.

This is an Evo based engine and from what I can see the brace wont fit?

This chop has a rigid frame so swing arm isn't a factor but I will keep an eye and see what is happening?

 

[peteg59]

The Carlini arm is designed specifically for evo's. Is the Ultima block/cam cover different in the front mount area where the carlini would mount to, than what is found on a stock cased evo?

Still have to believe it might somehow help on a rigid but since you're running an open belt drive primary, perhaps the "inner" primary is built more ruggedly than a stock inner chain drive primary???:Shrug:

Another point might be as it appears from your pics your chop has rigid motor mounts vs rubber on stock big twins, the flex would be negligible, making the arm not needed???

 

[Steve on 3]

PCombe said:

Thank's you're singing my blues, Steve.



I'll tell ya what if you head out Sturgis way I only live about 250 miles away in Casper, Wyoming.



I intend to roll a butt load of miles this summer, Not a solid plan but I pick a general direction and when I get to a major interchange out west flipping a quarter and doing a two-bit ride leads me to a lot of places and the length of the ride or time I'm gone is controlled by very few things and some pre-planning takes care of those.



gimmie a holler?

Absolutely sir, If you get done to South Carolina, I would love to meet up and ride a bit with you. Hang in there.

​

 

[pcombe]

The Carlini arm is designed specifically for evo's. Is the Ultima block/cam cover different in the front mount area where the carlini would mount to, than what is found on a stock cased evo?

Still have to believe it might somehow help on a rigid but since you're running an open belt drive primary, perhaps the "inner" primary is built more ruggedly than a stock inner chain drive primary???:Shrug:

Another point might be as it appears from your pics your chop has rigid motor mounts vs rubber on stock big twins, the flex would be negligible, making the arm not needed???

That's correct it is not rubber mounted.

Surprisingly enough the engine runs smooth enough it doesn't rattle the hell out of the bike?

Its been a long time since I have dealt with the simple technology to the degree of this bike and I have forgotten quite a bit.

One thing I like is the lack of all the electronic Bullshit.

I wired it with three circuit breakers, Ignition, lights etc. Godi love it, It's even more simple than my 30-year-old tour glide.

 

[pcombe]

PCombe said:

Thank's you're singing my blues, Steve.

I'll tell ya what if you head out Sturgis way I only live about 250 miles away in Casper, Wyoming.

I intend to roll a butt load of miles this summer, Not a solid plan but I pick a general direction and when I get to a major interchange out west flipping a quarter and doing a two-bit ride leads me to a lot of places and the length of the ride or time I'm gone is controlled by very few things and some pre-planning takes care of those.

gimmie a holler?

Absolutely sir, If you get done to South Carolina, I would love to meet up and ride a bit with you. Hang in there.

​

I was in N. Carolina around Waynesville last October and pretty much fell in love with it.

I want to go back and who knows, My trike wants to go run the dragon.

I flew out for a visit and ran the road in a car.

I got to see the wheels of time museum also.

 

[ol' school]

I was in N. Carolina around Waynesville last October and pretty much fell in love with it.

I want to go back and who knows, My trike wants to go run the dragon.

I flew out for a visit and ran the road in a car.

I got to see the wheels of time museum also.

Paul, you ought think about attending the Trike Talk Maggie Valley Rally this year. You can ride the Dragon with fellow members on here as well as the other great roads to ride on down there!

Glad to see you back on here!

 

[paws]

Paul... ride on down to the Texas Hill Country get-together about the first week in October. We’d love to have you! Stay tuned to this channel for more info! It’s a great bunch of folks with several now-single people such as yourself along with couples. We have a really good time.

 

[pcombe]

Paul, you ought think about attending the Trike Talk Maggie Valley Rally this year. You can ride the Dragon with fellow members on here as well as the other great roads to ride on down there!

Glad to see you back on here!

Gimmie details, I just might.

I have a friend that lives in Waynesville

 

[pcombe]

Paul... ride on down to the Texas Hill Country get-together about the first week in October. We’d love to have you! Stay tuned to this channel for more info! It’s a great bunch of folks with several now-single people such as yourself along with couples. We have a really good time.

Im open to allot of things

 

[Jack Klarich]

Paul that is a cool chopper you have

Is that a Jockey shift transmission?

IMO with that aggressive belt primary a Carlini Torque Arm would be a huge plus

That primary belt is a lot of force pulling on the tranny and clutch hub bearing

The Torque Arm would help keep that tranny from wanting to twist JMO

Your bike looks to be a lot of fun to ride

 

[ol' school]

Gimmie details, I just might.

I have a friend that lives in Waynesville

Paul, it traditionally has been Labor Day week in September. Check out the Maggie Valley Gathering thread in the This N That area under TrikeTalk.com/T.O.I Gatherings to check out past years gatherings.

 

[pcombe]

Paul that is a cool chopper you have

Is that a Jockey shift transmission?

IMO with that aggressive belt primary a Carlini Torque Arm would be a huge plus

That primary belt is a lot of force pulling on the tranny and clutch hub bearing

The Torque Arm would help keep that tranny from wanting to twist JMO

Your bike looks to be a lot of fun to ride

Yes it was a jokey shift, I took it off. You had to reach low to grab the shift arm, Springer's spring and 113" motors put out some torque.

i want both hands on the bars and i want to be able to put 2 feet on the ground.

Suicide clutch was cool when i was a kid. LOL

 

[Sidecarbill]

I had the suicide shift on my 58. Things got interesting at the stop on top of a hill. Or at intersections when the guy in front of ya decides to stop for no apparent reason.:clapping:No front brake. So ya ran out of feet. One for the clutch one for the brake, hey how am I gonna hold this thing up.:Shrug:Got old pretty quick livin in the city.

 

[peteg59]

Happy Birthday Paul.:clapping:

 

[ol' school]

Yes, HAPPY BIRTHDAY Paul! Hope you had a good day!

 

[radismukes]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAUL! :drinks:

Robert

 

[Fearless]

Better late... than never... :bday_cake_candle:Happy Birthday Fred/Jeanne

 

[pcombe]

Coming along needs more attention to detail.



Been to busy riding my trike and breaking in the new engine and tranny but its fun.