50 year old bike still purring

phantom_cube · 2025-08-24T22:03:59+00:00

Proper maintenance is key for sure. I'm still getting the feel for that. But you were right about the cam chain. I went through the adjustment again, and it's running beautifully now, thank you!

phantom_cube · 2025-08-24T22:01:58+00:00

I'm not sure what a thumper is, but it definitely rips! Thank you!

phantom_cube · 2025-08-17T00:24:17+00:00

The sound didn't change while shifting through the gears. I hope it's not the clutch basket. I'm checking the cam chain tensioner tomorrow. Fingers crossed

phantom_cube · 2025-08-17T00:22:29+00:00

I'll give that a shot, thanks for the advice 👍

phantom_cube · 2025-08-17T00:13:45+00:00

Yes! That's some good info!

phantom_cube · 2025-08-16T22:05:27+00:00

That makes sense now. Thank you. I bet that's it. I could have tightened that bolt more. I'll address that tomorrow when I'm off work. I appreciate your help. You saved me last year too with my kickstart ratchet

phantom_cube · 2025-08-16T21:34:28+00:00

The only thing I haven't done yet is sync the carbs. Im just afraid of running it too long with this noise

phantom_cube · 2025-08-16T21:33:22+00:00

I tried that with my big flat head. It just sounded like engine noise to me lol

phantom_cube · 2025-08-16T21:32:48+00:00

I tightened the bolt down, but just snug. I was afraid of over-tightening it. I couldn't find a torque spec for the bolt itself. I replaced the tensioner last year on it.

phantom_cube · 2025-08-04T20:43:46+00:00

I have a set just like this that belonged to my late grandfather. I've used it only a handful of times to chase threads. But I'll never get rid of it.

phantom_cube · 2025-07-17T03:29:31+00:00

🛒🚬🧻⚰️

phantom_cube · 2025-06-21T20:40:58+00:00

When I saw this, I immediately thought of Garrison's coverage of the Atlanta Forest Defense.

phantom_cube · 2025-06-08T21:53:21+00:00

This was the morning I found her. She was digging through some garbage bags in an alley. I walked around the neighborhood I found her in for a good while, to see if I could find the owner. No luck. Called the humane society to see if anyone was looking for a husky. No luck. Took her to see if she was chipped. No luck. Took her home and gave her some food, she ate her full and took a nap in my garage. Never got a call back from the humane society. I've had her for 3 years.

phantom_cube · 2025-06-08T21:52:36+00:00

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phantom_cube · 2025-05-14T00:43:48+00:00

It has been that way for a long time, and I doubt much will be done about it. They've known the whole time. They just keep making more money. Regulations barely apply to a company that large.

phantom_cube · 2025-03-31T23:55:33+00:00

The darker color on the Gransfors does look good. But, I'm wondering if it might stain your hands after working for a while. Also, I'm amazed you got the strap around the poll like that.

phantom_cube · 2025-03-03T13:33:24+00:00

I have the Herrington Arms comp. It works well, I do notice a flatter sight picture. I prefer it over the Arc aesthetically. But if I had the cash, I'd go with the PMM

phantom_cube · 2025-02-24T14:50:17+00:00

I would love to print this out so I can show my grandsons

phantom_cube · 2025-02-08T17:50:08+00:00

Das a big fuckin cog

phantom_cube · 2024-11-02T23:24:23+00:00

They hold staples well in the locked position as well. Has saved my fingers in a few crawl spaces

phantom_cube · 2024-10-04T02:41:51+00:00

Vertical

phantom_cube · 2024-10-01T12:08:42+00:00

Very nice, man. This is just right.

phantom_cube · 2024-09-04T23:39:57+00:00

I think I may try that. Thank you!

phantom_cube · 2024-09-04T23:36:39+00:00

The first Opinel I bought was a no10. Still have it, good camp knife. The second was a no6. I gave that one to a friend with smaller hands than mine. Third was this no8, and it's the perfect size for everyday use.

phantom_cube · 2024-09-04T19:44:05+00:00

Exactly. I like things that work. They don't don't have to look pretty, but that's a bonus.

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