HK1 in Yeller...

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Flash

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Well the frame's at the strippers. Engine is in UPS's hands heading for IL. Some parts on order. One standing order on the computer for the Dr. Many items coming via eBay. Still need a few. I think all the bolts on this thing were rusted. Yuck. Rear axle was near froze. Rims went to waste. Along with the exhaust pipe and shield. I have extra of the rims and pipe. Carburetor is soaking. Man that's the first one I've seen with that much muck in it. Screen was near plugged. However the damn thing ran!

Anyway this is what it's all about ain't it? :5:
 

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wow. Helluva video. We've gotten @ 2ft of snow here in the last couple of weeks. Its raining today & the temp is dropping, so it'll all freeze up just in time for the drive home. Yippee.. :20: Watching that vid makes me envious...warmth, sunshine, smooth road...

And that road. Man, we don't have roads here like that. They're all split up & seamed, patched, full of potholes from frost heave... :censored:
 
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69ST

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I've used Sony cameras to shoot "helmet cam" video since 2003. That includes mini CD, mini DVD, mini DVD + helmet cam and HDD/memory stick. They all have their flat spots. The only vibration problem I've encountered was with the camera attached directly to the bike, total non-starter. The rider is the only viable, shock-absorbing, camera mount and placement is really limited, especially if you want to tame wind noise. Recording time on a mini DVD is a bit limited, about 46 minutes with "steady cam". I could write a long essay describing in detail why all helmet cam setups fall into the "not ready for prime time" category. Just my opinion, FWIW, you've acheived very good results with the technology available at present.:41:
 
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XSIVE

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I really like the video's Harry. And the music. We have roads like that and it is fun to run the twisties.

That burger looked good but it sure wouldn't be good 100 miles down the road!!!
 
hornetgod

hornetgod

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Way to go Harry! Now I have that strange song stuck in my head. "Oh La La La Laaaa!" Damn it!

Arizona looks like a great place to ride but, a trail 70 would get ran over on that road.
 
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Flash

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Frame at painters. Engine in IL. Lots of other shtuff going on.

Also I beleive my cc is running up totals like all the US Walmarts in an hour's time. Wow. Many things require attention and/or replacing.

Check the speedo. See what's missing? And the thing still works. Note the rust left over from the (seat) pan. Yuck. Sent it to the CT70 boys and I'm hoping they can save it. We'll see...
 

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69ST

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Quite the bizarre contrast between the seat and the speedo. The speedo is obviously missing the outer rubber ring, no biggie. It appears to have been baked in the AZ sun, that would account for the missing "jewels" and the fact that it works. Just how the case got so rusty is another question altogether. It should be restorable, but getting the case cleaned-up, metalfinished & rechromed will take time and money. On the other hand, that seat pan almost defies description. Just where, in your corner of the world, could steel rust that severely is a mystery. I've never seen one with this much metal missing; you don't have radiation-mutated rats, locally do you? The toolkit holder & cover-retaining barbs are nowhere to be seen. You might wish to contact Brad for some carbon fiber dust...judging by the pic, this pan is toast:rip:
 
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Flash

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racerx said:
Quite the bizarre contrast between the seat and the speedo. The speedo is obviously missing the outer rubber ring, no biggie. It appears to have been baked in the AZ sun, that would account for the missing "jewels" and the fact that it works. Just how the case got so rusty is another question altogether. It should be restorable, but getting the case cleaned-up, metalfinished & rechromed will take time and money. On the other hand, that seat pan almost defies description. Just where, in your corner of the world, could steel rust that severely is a mystery. I've never seen one with this much metal missing; you don't have radiation-mutated rats, locally do you? The toolkit holder & cover-retaining barbs are nowhere to be seen. You might wish to contact Brad for some carbon fiber dust...judging by the pic, this pan is toast:rip:
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I replaced the speedo. Found a nice one from eBay. Sent that one in for refurb. Yeah the jewels fell out when I removed it. They were already laying in the bottom of the unit.

I can't understand all the rust either but with all the people moving in & outta this area I'm willing to bet the bike originally came from the northwet or someplace similar. Guy I bought it from found it at a garage sale. BTW I guess my pic (and/or my wording?) is misleading, what you're viewing is the bottom of the seat's foam. Sorry 'bout that.
 
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69ST

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Small details...huge differences...good thing discussions are ongoing, two-way, exchanges:boink:

Seat foam is rarely worth re-using. While the latex foam used in the early `70s was quality material (and stupid-expensive now), it gets seriously crunchy after a mere 35 years, or so ;) and it was too soft for any rider over 100lbs anyway. I'd have an upholstery shop fab a new seat cushion from heavier foam, using your original as a pattern.

Used speedometers are worth holding onto, even fugly examples. If nothing else, they're the only source for repair parts. The round units seem to age more gracefully than the earlier triangular versions, so there's likely some good, viable, internal pieces. It's really unusual seeing a K1 -`82 with the jewels sitting at the bottom of the case and usually seen with heavy UV exposure; typically, that means corrosion-free inside. For reasons unknown, K1 & later dial faces don't fade anywhere near as rapidly as K1/HK1 examples.
 
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Flash

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OK the color. I love the color and paint job however...yeah it ain't quite yer yeller special. I have some ongoing minute details to work out. Engine still @ builder's. Hubs & speedo out for refurb. Fighting with guy sold me crappy wheel on eBay. And I sure wish I could order ONE time. Never gonna happen. Every time I start different tasks I finds more things to remove/replace. This bike had 'er all. Hell I'm even shopping axles. Sheeze. I'm thinking rear shocks may hafta go for the other type the Doc sells. We'll see. Everything was nasty. Still trying to find a good seat pan to rebuild/use. But damn this is fun!!! Oh yeah, my most wonderful wife got me the lift for Christmas! That thing is nifty sweet! Think I can put two CT's on it...:D
 

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hornetgod

hornetgod

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Paint looks kind of gold colored. I know what you mean about ordering several times. There were several times I ordered multiple times in the same day on DR ATV's website. Luckily, they refund the additional shipping cost.
I have a lot of left over parts. If you need them on your build, just let me know.
 
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