The Phoenix takes flight

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Gas Man

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Well the some of the boys came out to play... in order in below pic
Big House, N8KAM, Alhall, Natron (bro-in-law), Chopper Dave and LoweredScort (not pictured cause he wasn't there yet or member or rider)



We had to fixed one bad wire connection and then it came together...

Added some gas


Made sure the tappet had oil. Already ensured oil at the filter and other hose connections.



Got her started as you'll see in the video and the guys got the biggest kick out of my loose mirror that fell (hopefully that won't be an issue after some loctite and some more torque).



So the vids. There are 4.

I tried to put them in order on a playlist

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO80WJc5Uw0&feature=PlayList&p=0E16986BFFD17E31&index=0&playnext=1"]Phoenix Project[/ame]

Otherwise here's the individual links.
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO80WJc5Uw0"]Start the Phoenix[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFoCsUHYBlM"]Phoenix riding away[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjw2Qci-XPs"]Phoenix Flight[/ame]
[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrEpYLVxy2s"]Phoenix Final Loop[/ame]

:2thumbs: :cheers: :whoop: :2thumbs:

It turned out better than I could have expected. The bike sounds and pulls great. Just waiting on my headlight mount to get back from chrome and I'll be able to put down some miles.
 
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kickstart

kickstart

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Outstanding! Even though you have an alarm I would not get too far away from it because peeps will be drooling all over it :)

Excellent Job :2thumbs:
 
lee

lee

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fantastic - genuinely pleased for you Chris - great job - bike looks and sounds great, must be a great feeling after all this time - top man
 
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Gas Man

Cool isn't cheap
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Oh it is great... I can hardly sleep...

Did the 4 vids auto play thru for you guys?
 
jimizee028

jimizee028

TRUE COLORS COLLISION
lifes accomplishments are often measured by shit eating grins on us and our family and friends......a job well done.....you may take the pebble now......
 
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BubbleHead

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Gas what can be said? Youv'e done an awesome job. Not only on the bike but keeping all of us intrested, updated and feeling like we were involved a tiny bit. Congradulations Bro. That is one incredible machine.
 
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Cephus

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Gas, the bike surely does sound and look GREAT!!!!!!! I thought with all the chrome you'd bypass the headlight and the shine would guide you at night.LOL Vids played well, great job Chris!!
 
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Gas Man

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You sound like Al, thumper!!! He was pushing for a burnout ALL DAY!!!
Thanks guys... its good to be done!
 
slowrower

slowrower

2007 Mastiff
Chris AWESOME .. thanks for sharing the project as we now have many more ways to spend $$$ on our dogs. Good luck Man!

:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
 
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Gas Man

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Thanks Sul.

The jetting is the same as the BR pipes were. Seems ok... will have to see how she does on the road and check the plugs.

And yeah... I figure after her first real voyage out will have to check bolts. For sure... good call. That's why I left off all the chrome caps and plugs...

Already had to re-tighten the final belt... it was loose as shit once everything settled... even did it with "rider weight" as they call for...
 
Reaper

Reaper

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That's awesome Chris! Bike looks, and sounds great. Thank you for sharing the whole experience with all of us.:2thumbs:
 
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BubbleHead

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Hey Chris, after watching the videos, that had to be very rewarding for you. The first time it came to life, the culmination of all that hard work and money. Were all happy for you bro. It is off the map for sure. No one's going to have any problem hearing you coming. Might have a hard time hearing after your gone though :)
 
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