We are making configuration changes to the website over the next couple of weeks. If something doesn't work, or images don't appear, we are working on it. Thanks for being patient!
The various things that rattle around in my head occasionally need to be written down, or in this case, typed out. Since I'm typing them out anyway, you might as well have the option of commenting on them... right? And you know you want to look it up.
Adam come over yesterday and we were able to get the engine "installed". Going through the bins, we found that I needed some specific bolts... it's fun. But the engine is in. Pictures will be up this evening.
The install wasn't that hard. We turned the engine onto one side. Lefted the frame and place the frame around the engine. A couple of important things... make sure the valve cover is on before you mount the engine. Also, you'll need to drop the oil filter before attempting this. Otherwise, it should be fine.
Adam also talked about a Motorcycle Salvage Yard in or near St. Louis, MO. Jess started putting together a list for me as I talked about what I still needed...
Engine Mounting Bolts
Turn signals
Matching keys for ignition, lock, and seat lock
Seat
Maybe a new fuel tank
Exhaust
Throttle assembly for the handle bar
It's not an exhaustive list (get it?), but I did find the bolts package on ebay for cheap cheap. Now I just need to win the auction.
You have all been patient, waiting for whatever this project is. At last, it's here and I've already been working on it for a while. I got a motorcycle, and a half, or so. I don't really know yet because it mostly came in bins, mostly. There are two frames, but one is cut up. Can you say "parts"? The other frame was a whole one. I've got a good frame, and engine and bins full of parts. Let's ride, shall we?
Basic details:
1974 Honda CB750 Frame
1978 Honda CB750 Engine
Two frames (one chopped in half)
Bins of parts...
So the question is, what's the time line to build it? My goal is to be able to get it on the road by next spring. I've made quite a bit of progress already.
Since I've started two weeks ago:
Good frame had surface rust scraped / sanded off and it was cleaned.
The frame was painted a nice flat black.
The chopped frame was parted out with wheels and shocks going to the good frame.
When I acutally type it out, it doesn't seem like I really did that much, but it did take many hours. But what do you care? You want pictures!
Ask (my brother left me a voicemail asking for pictures) and I shall provide...
From Anna and I, Jess got a Rotatrim Mastercut II 15" Rotary Cutter from B & H. It's a fantastic paper cutter that will cut paper edges thinner than a hair... It's really neat.
Since I'm having so much fun with the video stuff, here's a video of the cutter in action...
Most, if not all, of you know that I'm only slightly interested in computers as a hobby. I haven't really shared much about what I have setup at our house. That changes now!
I won't subject you to it on the front page, but click the "Read More" link and satisfy your curiosity...
** UPDATE **
I agree that Coffee Hound is good (I have a cup right now). See comments for clarity.
I like coffee. Perhaps a bit of an understatement, yes, but still quite true. I have come to the conclusion that B/N is not the Coffee Haven of the midwest.
It's sad, really. WaWa on the East Coast has better coffee than every place I've tried here in town. I really hope that someday WaWa makes it's way west to our little towns. It has been a topic in my head as of late.
Last night I purchased a pound (1) of 100% Hawaiian Kona coffee from Gloria Jeans. I like that it's available, it's got a good aroma, good mild flavor and most importanly, I like it. But, it's a little pricey at $40 / lb. So, compared to WaWa where a 24oz cup of coffee was $1.31 (with tax), it's not horrible. The problem is that I'm drinking my Kona on the way to work (also wondering if in taste tests, does the color of the cup make a difference.... Anna: pay attention for your science fair projects) and I'm still thinking... I could go for a cup of Wawa.
Sorry for the rant. Have a nice day.
Bring on the comments about how your coffee places!
Fact - our house is about a half mile from train
tracks.Since we moved in we have slept
with the windows shut.While taking care
of Anna in the early morning hours, I would hear the train in the distance and
not think much of it.
Last night we slept with the windows open (Yeah Spring!).At 5:17ish a train came through town and it was
nice enough to announce its presence several times.The best part was Damion shouted, “Alright!I get it!You’re a train!”, rolled over and put the pillow over his head to go
back to sleep.
I can't tell you all how good it feels to be back home. Sure we are stuck in a small one bedroom apartment for a little while, but our house will sell. I hope soon. Then we can get a house with a nice yard and a two car garage. Oh, and all our stuff. It's all in storage until we get the house.
I will try to keep you all up to date. I know we left some people in the D.C. area that just can't wait to see pictures of our kid! I tell you, I can't wait either. I just hope that we have the house before the kid is born.
Today is Sunday and we are going to church with Adam and Nicole. I can't remember the name of the church, but everything I hear from Adam is that it's a good church. He may be a little biased, but Jess and I will determine that soon enough.
I hope all of you are going to have a good Sunday. Maybe fire up the grill? Do a little cold weather grilling? Speaking of cold weather, any body out there really like cold weather camping? I do. Matt and I have already begun talking about when we are going. A lot of it depends on when we get the house.
Oh well... off to church.
Does anyone want to see pictures of our one bedroom place? Just wondering.
What's that count down for you ask? It was a count down to the day that Jess gets her new cell phone! Nothing else new to report. Sorry if we let anyone down. Oh yeah... that cell phone... it's phone number is a 309 area code!
That's righ folks. We have returned to Central Illinois. Sorry to keep someof you in the dark (benny), but it was just easier for us that way. Over the next weeks, as Jess gets used to being a stay at home mom and I get used to my new job, we will meeting with lots of our family and friends!
Hey Laura... Mind if we come see the show since we are in the area?
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Is this a dagger I see before me? No, just a box. A BOX! What's the deal with the boxes you ask? Read the title again and weep!
