loopiemclooperson
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Love the collection and the pictures. The SL125 is a beauty. Fond memories of riding one of those in my misspent youth.
I vote no on the fairing right now.
I vote no on the fairing right now.
Next build ct70 hydro dipped green carbon fiber frame with Daytona 190
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Robert thran
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Hey Kirby I saw in another post where you said Daytona motors where Chinese motors?.. I was told an the research I found is there Japanese motors? I could be wrong and Also thought they were Chinese.... how could we find out for sure? They sure look Chinese!!! Lol
kirrbby
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They were once made in Japan. Back when Daytona made their stuff in Japan. But apparently they now make everything in China...for quite a while now.
I really don't know too much about it...maybe someone else will chime in.
Daytona used to be like Takegawa...high end Japanese parts. Not so much now, but they're still leaning on their reputation.
I really don't know too much about it...maybe someone else will chime in.
Daytona used to be like Takegawa...high end Japanese parts. Not so much now, but they're still leaning on their reputation.
kirrbby
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Wholesale Cycle says something about...assembled at the Daytona factory...lol. They don't mention where that factory is.
...leaning on a reputation that they built before they moved to cheap Chinese parts and labor. Same as SO MANY other companies have done.
There are good and bad reports about these engines. Most are good tho. 190cc for $1400...not too shabby. I'd be gentle when you kick it over. That would be a great time to break one.
...leaning on a reputation that they built before they moved to cheap Chinese parts and labor. Same as SO MANY other companies have done.
There are good and bad reports about these engines. Most are good tho. 190cc for $1400...not too shabby. I'd be gentle when you kick it over. That would be a great time to break one.
Gary
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Thanks for the memory jog kirb. Robert this applies to you- That SL 125 picture I posted above was a very early one,the kickstarter splines were the same size as our 50's and 70's. I was over at a friends house and when I went to leave one of them reached over and hit the kill switch on the bars just to be funny. On the restart the shaft sheared off right at the case. Was my dad mad,it was really his bike but I don't ever remember him riding it. Even though I had had experience working on the 50's, at that time I never had on dived into one of those "big" Hondas so I pulled it out of the frame and took it into the dealer. Turned out that Honda must had alot of the same happen to others because the new replacement shaft was larger and then needed a matching kick start arm as well. So Robert if you ever pull yours down check it out- if one of your 50/70's kick starter arms fit .......
Robert thran
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That k-1 sl125 does have the larger splines..I have a 2 sl100’s a k-0 an a k-1 also that have the larger shaft..but I have seen the small shaft in real early k-0 100’s an 125’s... think it was a real early run of them...the factory Honda parts books I have shows all the k-1 and k-2 had large shaft on the 100 and 125’s. Big mistake Honda useing the small shaft in those motors..thanks for the warning throw!!
Robert thran
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Updated pics of Daytona 190 green carbon fiber ct/ Dax bike build. 3/4 of the way there!! Note to old timer: still looking for a piece of steel to carve cooler bracket..I have templet so can change easy anytime...still have fuel tank an lines , chain, waiting for rear fender,chain guard, an fairing from hydro dipper ..should have back this week..
Robert thran
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Sorry meant old Ct!! Lol
Robert thran
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Question for long time lilhonda veterans....should I start new thread when I hv new pics? Don’t want to piss anyone off!
Robert thran
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Hey Clayton I posted a pic just for you if your still an active member?
Jacob Scroggs
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Man...this bike is freaking awesome Keep up the good work!!!
Robert thran
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Yes the filter is a real K&N and came with the oil..I haven’t applied it yet being my house seems to get real dusty fast..will though thanks for the reminder I may have forgotten that...!!Clayton pops in from time to time. You can PM him a pic of that cool pooch!
Don't forget to use a light coat of the red k&n filter oil on the filter before you start it.
Just enough to get a ''uniform red'' coat of it. I like that CL too! Very sharp.
Robert thran
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P.s. I did p.m Clayton but haven’t heard anything back..the blue heeler “bluebell” had played frisbee for about 2 hours and was litteraly pooped in that pic!!! It takes a lot to tire them dogs... Lol
Robert thran
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Yes now I realize I should hv done that but didn’t know if people would look that deep into the thread? Sorry I’m figureing this site out..
Robert thran
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Clayton pops in from time to time. You can PM him a pic of that cool pooch!
Don't forget to use a light coat of the red k&n filter oil on the filter before you start it.
Just enough to get a ''uniform red'' coat of it. I like that CL too! Very sharp.
Robert thran
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Robert thran
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Clayton pops in from time to time. You can PM him a pic of that cool pooch!
Don't forget to use a light coat of the red k&n filter oil on the filter before you start it.
Just enough to get a ''uniform red'' coat of it. I like that CL too! Very sharp.
Robert thran
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P.s. I found a piece of steel tomfab cooler bracket bracket ..I’m thinking of just dubbling it up with my polished aluminum one steel one on bottom I think with them dubbled I should be ok..this piece of steel isn’t super thick but will be easier to cut an trim. It measures 90 thousands with the wrinkle paint so around 80 thousands with no paint..it a piece of metal that came with my Jeep aftermarket bumper.
