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Technical Resource Discussion / Re: Ol Smokey

« Last post by franknsr on December 16, 2025, 05:56:41 PM »

Originally it looks scored, but it cleaned up nice with a hone and surprisingly measure out just fine. Just picket up the part last weekend so I'll be slapping her back together next weekend. Going to be 42 F here on Saturday so maybe a test ride is in my future!

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Technical Resource Discussion / Re: Ol Smokey

« Last post by Donkey Hotey on December 12, 2025, 11:19:52 PM »

How does the cylinder wall look? Ouch.

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Technical Resource Discussion / Re: Ol Smokey

« Last post by wytfut on December 12, 2025, 07:28:52 AM »

your humor makes me giggle buddy

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Technical Resource Discussion / Re: Ol Smokey

« Last post by franknsr on December 10, 2025, 06:19:13 PM »

Is a compression ring supposed to be in 4 pieces? Asking for a friend.

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General Discussion Similar to Facebook / Excelsior Henderson Bandana

« Last post by fredtman on November 27, 2025, 04:27:19 PM »

Excelsior Henderson Bandana

In 1997 when Excelsior Henderson became a publicly traded company I was one of the initial investors. This bandana was part of the promotional package sent to new investors. It measures 21? x 21?. It has never been used and is in like new condition.

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General Discussion Similar to Facebook / Re: Projects

« Last post by berlin bob on October 26, 2025, 06:24:43 PM »

i am in S.C. now !!

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General Discussion Similar to Facebook / Projects

« Last post by franknsr on October 25, 2025, 03:47:03 PM »

Well its Late October and my neck of the woods its time to start thinking about breaking out the cold weather riding gear, or thinking about rolling the bike into it hidey-hole for a long winter nap. For others this is an opportunity to think about winter projects. This is a time to rebuild that engine, do that customization you been thinking about, or ask your friend Frank if he can tote your bike down to Arkansas for some updates during the off season. Whatever your persuasion, let us know what you are working on in the coming months, and be sure to post up pics.

For me its going to be an opportunity to finish up the Deadwood that should have rolled out of the basement months ago. Just when I start to reassemble something, I find that 'one more thing" that I can address while I'm in there.

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Technical Resource Discussion / Re: Ol Smokey

« Last post by Donkey Hotey on October 04, 2025, 09:50:57 PM »

40K miles? Man, you need more bikes so you can spread the miles around.  I try to keep them running often enough that I don't have to tear into the fuel pump or replace the battery the next time I get to one. 

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Technical Resource Discussion / Re: Ol Smokey

« Last post by franknsr on October 01, 2025, 07:26:38 PM »

Thanks for the info and the conversation all. I have Deadwood I'm resurrecting so I'll have something to ride next season, so I'm kinda looking forward to pulling this one apart and breathing new life into it. Not sure what went wrong to require this kind of work after 40k, I honestly expect most of these motors could go much further with normal care. Mike has always done a great job of supporting us with info and parts so no worries there, but I do enjoy the occasional trip to flea bay for some bargain hunting. I do have a "parts bike" and was going to 'Jumper' this thing back on the road by throwing a new motor in it, but the purist in me won't allow that.
Was really looking for a quick gut check before tearing into this and I think the consensus is that it needs to be done, so thanks for that.
As DH says, Onward and Upward.
Frank

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Technical Resource Discussion / Re: Ol Smokey

« Last post by wytfut on September 29, 2025, 04:25:46 PM »

I remember back in the day conversation about this, and honestly couldn' believe it.... until I had tpo replace rear head gasket. And there it was.all the rings lined up.
I never smoked. And I've never fixed the front one. I'm pretty sure though it has to do with mine running fairlys rough.