Winter project

[ClineDesign]

Rebuilt Honda 90 engine awaiting a few more parts prior to install in a 1972 CT90 trail bike.

[Dragonknee]

It was looking good the other day that I came by and saw it... It will be fun to ride when its done

[John H]

Not a winter project but will come in handy for my winter projects.
My 1940 lathe couldn't hold a tolerance and didn't make sense to restore it so i found a replacement.
It is in good condition but looked like crap, so I thought a bit of paint would help. Well I got carried away
and completely rebuilt it from the floor up. Now I just need to learn how to operate it so I can get back on
my Vinnie project.

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[ATinkerer]

Was pretty sitting on the blocking while you were working on the base.
The whole assembly looks great John. I'm jealous.

Gordon

[ClineDesign]

That is very nice John. Can you cut keys with that thing? I need a spare key cut for the BMW.

[John H]

Not a key cutter unless it's round. There is a key cutter around here somewhere though. I was going to make cam grinder out of it but but but....

[ATinkerer]

What kind of key do you need to cut Jay?
Most keys are cheaper to purchase than make, unless it has a step in it or something else fancy.

Or, are we talking about a keyway?

Gordon

[ClineDesign]

I was just kidding about the key... My BMW key is laser cut.

[ATinkerer]

Got my head in the completely wrong gear, was thinking shaft drive keys and keyways.

Gordon

[John H]

Well, the new?? lathe is in place and the old one is finally gone. Replaced by a Pursang and a couple of Matador parts bikes.
Came with a new seat, side panels, fenders and decals. Can't ride yet but look forward to taking it out next year.
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