--- In SkunkworksAMA_at_y..., Scrapper BlackDragon <scrapperbd_at_y...>
wrote:
> --- jmhcustomart <jmhcustomart_at_y...> wrote:
> > I've got an '82 Honda Twinstar, which I rebuilt...
> > The other bike is a '95 Honda Shadow 600.
> Got any pics (yes, I know they are currently works in
> progress) so we can see. Don't think many furs know
> what your ride looks like at all... I've found a pic
> of a Twinstar on the web (asking owner's permission
> before posting - currently waiting reply) and there
> are several dealer sites that have Shadow 600's. Will
> wait till you or the other rider replies before I post
> anything.
Yeah. I'll have to find them. Once I do, I'll upload them to the
RL folder in the Files section. Gimme a few days...
>
> > Des wants to go riding, and has been giving me hell
> >for having both bikes apart.
> Don't think the Twinstar would be much fun two up, as
> it is only small cubes! My Virago (that I sold) could
> only do 70mph throttle on the stop two up. Mind you
> only got to 85mph one person lying against the tank...
I completely rebuilt the Twinstar myself, from the ground up. The
suspension was replaced with Progressive Suspension components, most
of the hardware on the bike was replaced with high-grade stainless
steel hardware, etcetera. The engine was rebuilt completely,
including a custom intake and hand-built exhaust system. Increasing
the rear tire also helped boost the output and top-end speed. Once I
finish the new version of it, I should easily be able to hit 100,
which is insane on a bike that size. Gonna change the front and rear
sprocket sizes as well. Slower take-off, but a higher top end.
> The Shadow would be nice though. The ultimate
> accessory you can have on a bike is a hot babe on the
> back. (Sorry, degrading to refer to women like that,
> but VERY true!) Doesn't matter how crap your bike is,
> but if you have a hot girl riding pillion, then you
> ARE the man! If you have a decent set of wheels (like
> the Shadow) and a girl, you're set!
The way the bike is now (about 75% complete): full length front and
rear fenders, modified. Frenched license plate in the rear fender.
No center taillight. Taillights are 1939 Ford teardrops with blue
dot lenses; there are two lights, with each one containing twin bulb
assemblies. The lights are mounted individually in the Harley
fiberglass sagglebags, one per side. The headlight is a 5" light
with an H3 bulb, and the high beam is actually two small lights, 55W
each, mounted beneath a Suzuki cafe racer fairing (modified to fit
the Honda). The fairing contains a custom dashboard, featuring LED
indicator lights, a 2.25" speedo, voltmeter gauge, twin 3.5"
speakers, and a 160 watt AM/FM/auto-reverse cassette stereo. The
rear speakers are 6 X 9's, mounted (hidden) in the saddlebag lids.
Also, the triangular intake on the right side of the engine has
been removed. The intake is now a ram-air intake, incorporating twin
4" filters, each mounted below the tank, a few inches away from the
steering neck. The air is forced into a dual chamber unit above the
front cylinder, then into the respective carbs.
And I've still got a lot of shit to do on it...(big sigh). I'll
have to ride it at least once before I sell it, though.
--JMH
Received on Sun May 26 2002 - 10:46:27 CDT