Acting on the theory that the Nibbi 24mm carb might be on the large side for my motor, I picked up the same carb in 19mm (Nibbi PE19FL) to play around with … Improving rideabilityRead more
Month: August 2023
I RODE THE BRIDE!!!
IT FINALLY HAPPENED! I rode “The Bride” on a short 2-1/2 mile loop through the neighborhood this morning. There’s still a lot to work to do, but I can now officially say … I RODE THE BRIDE!!!Read more
Getting close!
The engine has been buttoned-up and mounted back in the bike. I checked that everything is re-wired properly, and the electric starter works! The carb mounting needs a bit of tweeking before I … Getting close!Read more
Engine back into the frame
The motor has been sitting in a crate ever since it returned from the West Coast back in late January, while I’ve been devoting my attention to The Bride. However, my friend … Engine back into the frameRead more
New crankshaft installed
An internet commenter encouraged me to substitute something better than the stock crank, rather than go back to using stock engine innards. I decided that was the right move, so I ordered … New crankshaft installedRead more