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by bikerbill
Sat Sep 16, 2023 5:02 pm
Forum: Engine - Exhaust - Cooling
Topic: Hidalgo's Engine Rebuild
Replies: 0
Views: 5247

Hidalgo's Engine Rebuild

This is the first post of this thread where I will be chronicling the rebuilding of Hidalgo's original engine. A quick history: Starting in late 2008 I began a complete restoration of the motorcycle that would eventually become known as Hidalgo. At that time she had 108,000 miles on her and I had fl...
by bikerbill
Sat May 21, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: Carbs & Fuel System and Intake
Topic: Bogging and spluttering when throttle opened more than 50%
Replies: 3
Views: 6346

Re: Bogging and spluttering when throttle opened more than 50%

Welcome Llewelyn05. With the sputtering coming on at 1/2 throttle or higher you need to look into the main jet circuit instead of the pilot jets. Make sure that all parts of the airbox are intact and properly sealing. The airbox lets in a limited amount of air with the carbs calibrated to that airfl...
by bikerbill
Sun Apr 03, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many miles do you put on your 500?
Replies: 23
Views: 37256

Re: How many miles do you put on your 500?

We definately live in different worlds regarding driving. In addition to my riding I drive a service truck 25-30k miles per year. In the last 10 years I have driven over 275k miles between two trucks for the company I work for.

Riding is done as therapy. :)
by bikerbill
Wed Mar 30, 2022 6:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many miles do you put on your 500?
Replies: 23
Views: 37256

Re: How many miles do you put on your 500?

Not Crazy Triangles. She’s Comfortable.
by bikerbill
Sat Mar 26, 2022 1:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How many miles do you put on your 500?
Replies: 23
Views: 37256

Re: How many miles do you put on your 500?

250,000 miles!!

Hidalgo crossed the 1/4 Million mile milestone today!!
by bikerbill
Sun Mar 13, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Transmission - Rear End
Topic: Strange Vibrations
Replies: 1
Views: 8096

Re: Strange Vibrations

Update on JT Sprockets X1R HD X-ring chain: This chain is JUNK! I was only able to get about 7,000 miles from each of them. I ran the first on 'not new' sprockets and it began wearing unevenly. So I installed a new chain AND sprockets and got the same. I now run a Regina XRP Z-ring chain and am gett...
by bikerbill
Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:06 am
Forum: Vulcan 500 Pictures
Topic: Hopefully the photo shows up
Replies: 7
Views: 11517

Re: Hopefully the photo shows up

Yes, a filter of some sort will allow the system to still work. I went as far as to disable the system by removing the hoses and plugging the transfer passages inside the valve cover. I then covered the hose connectors on the valve cover with a rubber cap.
by bikerbill
Sun Nov 28, 2021 9:03 am
Forum: Other Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: Possible fuel line upgrade.
Replies: 2
Views: 6868

Re: Possible fuel line upgrade.

The fuel line is 5/16" (8mm) ID
by bikerbill
Sat Aug 28, 2021 8:25 am
Forum: Other Modifications & Upgrades
Topic: 2-Stroke EX500
Replies: 1
Views: 4887

2-Stroke EX500

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRfyIBiJgZs

This build is AMAZING!! I want one. :)
by bikerbill
Sun Jul 18, 2021 8:13 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2021 Ironbutt Rally
Replies: 10
Views: 15533

Re: 2021 Ironbutt Rally

I'm Back!

https://ironbutt.com/ibr2021/Final_Standings.html

For the entire trip (to/from the start plus the rally itself) I covered over 11,000 miles in 19 days.

Link to Spotwalla tracking: https://new.spotwalla.com/trip/7ad9-9f6 ... &showAll=1
by bikerbill
Wed Jun 16, 2021 5:35 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2021 Ironbutt Rally
Replies: 10
Views: 15533

Re: 2021 Ironbutt Rally

Friend Christopher Ross took this as he followed me to Albuquerque.

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by bikerbill
Sun Jun 13, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2021 Ironbutt Rally
Replies: 10
Views: 15533

Re: 2021 Ironbutt Rally

Final maintenance of Hidalgo has been done, all pertinent paperwork has been filed, that just leave packing the bike for the trip up to Provo this week. The Iron Butt Rally begins promptly at 10:00am on June 21st from Provo, UT. Daily reports can be found here: https://ironbutt.com/ibr2021/index.htm...
by bikerbill
Sat Jan 23, 2021 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2021 Ironbutt Rally
Replies: 10
Views: 15533

Re: 2021 Ironbutt Rally

I’ve been working on a solution that will help reduce what I take into a hotel/motel at night. During the Heart of Texas Rally in October on the first and second nights I took my duffel bag and tank bag into the room. Unstrapping/restrapping the duffel bag takes a bit of work due to the two straps a...
by bikerbill
Sun Jan 03, 2021 6:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2021 Ironbutt Rally
Replies: 10
Views: 15533

Re: 2021 Ironbutt Rally

I have my cell phone mounted where I can access it while riding. However I haven’t found an easy way to operate it without resorting to removing a glove so the phone can sense my fingertip. (I have tried coatings to the glove fingertips but they didn’t work.) Working it via the gps interface is limi...
by bikerbill
Sun Oct 25, 2020 10:25 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2021 Ironbutt Rally
Replies: 10
Views: 15533

Re: 2021 Ironbutt Rally

A photo blog is up for my participation in the Heart of Texas Rally https://bikerbillsvulcan500rebuild.shutterfly.com/1068 This link is to a video of the Rally start. I and Hidalgo pass by at about the 1:52 mark. https://vimeo.com/user11449478/review/468976889/16e1e64d14?fbclid=IwAR2HOQOXAusSKydUWWI...

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