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Ride Reports / Events / Races / Fun
« on: October 31, 2009, 02:01:18 PM »
Adnoh that does look like a heck of a lot of fun. Are you still running the honda engine or something else? Works shocks also?
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Odyssey FL350R / Newbie needs advice
« on: October 27, 2009, 11:48:42 AM »
At the moment it doesn't appear to be that much.The machine sat outside with the carb installed but no air filter box and no clamp on the carb to intake joint. At least some water/moisture made it to the lower end which I can see by the slight amount of rust on one of the crank pin throws. What concerns me is I can't see the lower rod bearing very clearly or the crank bearings (obviously)since at this time all have done is remove the upper end. That could sure raise h**l with the lower end if one of the bearings is rusted.The crank/rod show no signs of play or binding/friction and spins super free. Don't know any way around disassembly though. I'll try and post pics. soon if you care to see.
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Odyssey FL350R / Newbie needs advice
« on: October 26, 2009, 09:37:22 PM »
Hoodlum I found the choke valve I needed.Also removed the head and cylinder. The cylinder looks good visually which goes along with what the guy told me about it being fairly fresh. I think he honed it and installed a new piston because it's got a lot of taper. But water got into the bore and down to the lower end. So I may have to split the cases and replace the bearings. Still evaluating . :roll:
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Odyssey FL350R / Ody's
« on: October 15, 2009, 02:53:45 PM »
Since most of you guys have owned one at one time or another could I take it that you prefer the pilots. Are they more reliable? Hard to find? How about parts?
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General Discussion / DTP ride
« on: October 14, 2009, 10:32:49 PM »
Thanks betel for the invite. I don't think there is any way I can get it up and running in time though. Hoodlum did let me in on some good advice and also extend an invite.
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Odyssey FL350R / POR 15/carb
« on: October 14, 2009, 10:17:17 PM »
That seems reasonable to me hoodlum.I guess mikuni-Keihin, windows-mac,ford-chevy....Maybe it's personal choice.I plan to use this Ody in stock or slightly modded form. Since I would prefer to buy only one carb. a 36 may work. I believe I'll remove the cylinder and evaluate the rest of the engine this weekend. I did receive my throttle cable which I'm glad of because for a newbie it took a while to find. In the end Bike Bandit had it
and it's oem. I think I'll folllow your recommendation on the tank too since mines rusty/pitted bad.
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and it's oem. I think I'll folllow your recommendation on the tank too since mines rusty/pitted bad.
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Odyssey FL350R / FL350
« on: October 12, 2009, 08:09:52 PM »
Thanks Hoodlum. That choke valve may be hard to find. I might have to end up springing for a mikuni. OdysseySalvage recomends a 38 I believe.
That seems a large step to me when Honda only saw fit to install a 32. How do you feel about POR15 in the tank?
Thx for the advice and the welcome
That seems a large step to me when Honda only saw fit to install a 32. How do you feel about POR15 in the tank?
Thx for the advice and the welcome
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General Discussion / Newbie
« on: October 11, 2009, 01:42:51 PM »
Hello everyone,
I am new to the forum and am pleased to be a member.I just purchased an fl350 within the last week and also submitted a post here asking for advice since I am new to these machines.I,m 49 and have allways wanted an odyssey so when I saw this one while dropping my son off at his friends house I inquired and bought it.I think the previous owner lost interest after becoming frustrated.I am a mechanic so tinkering is what we do.My post should be in the tech section.Thanks for any help given.
Chet Winkles
Atlanta GA
I am new to the forum and am pleased to be a member.I just purchased an fl350 within the last week and also submitted a post here asking for advice since I am new to these machines.I,m 49 and have allways wanted an odyssey so when I saw this one while dropping my son off at his friends house I inquired and bought it.I think the previous owner lost interest after becoming frustrated.I am a mechanic so tinkering is what we do.My post should be in the tech section.Thanks for any help given.
Chet Winkles
Atlanta GA
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Odyssey FL350R / Newbie needs advice
« on: October 11, 2009, 01:31:03 PM »
Hello guys,
I recently purchased an 85 fl350. It's pretty much a barn find.Been sitting for a few years with the last few months of that time outside.99% complete.Straight frame, all plastics and seat good. Light surface rust scattered as you would expect.The machine appears to be stock. No mods to exhaust pipe,airbox,etc. Has the (bad it seems from the posts I've read)straight fin cylinder head.The throttle cable is broken along with the paddle on the steering wheel.I have a cable, spark plug,keihin fuel pump kit,original replacement uni airfilter and rear brake pads on order.When I removed the fuel tank it is very rusty inside.The previous owner said he had the lower end rebuilt along with a new weisco piston/rings.I don't know the bore size.Ran a compression ck. using the pull starter(no battery yet) and it read 125 psi.One wierd thing I found when disassembling the stock keihin carb was the choke had the spring removed from between the choke valve and the threaded cap that screws into the carb.The choke valve also appeared to be possibly glued into the carb. I thought originally it was corroded in but the lack of a spring has me puzzled and I could see some clear residue around the top of it.Is this just shadetree or some mod? Why eliminate the choke? The cable is good.I am brand new to these machines and from reading your posts I am very pleased and impressed to have found this forum. I was able to remove the choke valve but broke it in doing so. Anybody have one? I would like to ask for your input as to what I need to do next as far as checking the machine over to prevent any worse problems than it might allready have.I plan on removing the exhaust and cylinder head for a look to make sure there is nothing odd there also.That's all I can think of for now and let me say thanks for any help given.
Chet
I recently purchased an 85 fl350. It's pretty much a barn find.Been sitting for a few years with the last few months of that time outside.99% complete.Straight frame, all plastics and seat good. Light surface rust scattered as you would expect.The machine appears to be stock. No mods to exhaust pipe,airbox,etc. Has the (bad it seems from the posts I've read)straight fin cylinder head.The throttle cable is broken along with the paddle on the steering wheel.I have a cable, spark plug,keihin fuel pump kit,original replacement uni airfilter and rear brake pads on order.When I removed the fuel tank it is very rusty inside.The previous owner said he had the lower end rebuilt along with a new weisco piston/rings.I don't know the bore size.Ran a compression ck. using the pull starter(no battery yet) and it read 125 psi.One wierd thing I found when disassembling the stock keihin carb was the choke had the spring removed from between the choke valve and the threaded cap that screws into the carb.The choke valve also appeared to be possibly glued into the carb. I thought originally it was corroded in but the lack of a spring has me puzzled and I could see some clear residue around the top of it.Is this just shadetree or some mod? Why eliminate the choke? The cable is good.I am brand new to these machines and from reading your posts I am very pleased and impressed to have found this forum. I was able to remove the choke valve but broke it in doing so. Anybody have one? I would like to ask for your input as to what I need to do next as far as checking the machine over to prevent any worse problems than it might allready have.I plan on removing the exhaust and cylinder head for a look to make sure there is nothing odd there also.That's all I can think of for now and let me say thanks for any help given.
Chet
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