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huit
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:22 pm |
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ducttf1
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:00 pm |
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As usual I'm agreeing with Paul! Great job Mike! Lou
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 4:04 pm |
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Hi MikeV Lovely and unique paint job. Congrats Filippo
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618F1
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 6:00 pm |
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Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:23 am Posts: 1861
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Finally completed. Only thing left off is mirrors and/or bar ends; undecided. I think it does resemble something from the 1970s well. More to follow. MikeV Attachment:
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618F1
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 6:05 pm |
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Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:23 am Posts: 1861
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ducttf1
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 6:43 pm |
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Modern day 'Z' stripe! Looks great Mike. Is she comfortable to ride? Lou
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618F1
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Tue May 07, 2024 8:00 pm |
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Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:23 am Posts: 1861
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You would catch that Lou. Yes, it is a tribute to the Spaggiari bevel racer, with some reference to the early Z-tank 750 Sport. That is why the black engine side covers (and eventually rocker covers). And, this particular curved stripe meant I did not have to match up, perfectly, a horizontal stripe at the bottom of the tank to one meeting with the bottom of the tail section!
This is the first day of no rain for over a week. So, no road test yet. But, yes, I have found the rider's position to be very nice. I got 18.5+ inches from top of the pegs to top of the seat - compared to 14.5 for an F1 and a TT! I have had time to improve the carburation, and all systems seem to be a go. We will see.
MikeV
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Wed May 08, 2024 7:47 am |
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Looks good Mike. I do like where you located the front turn signals. Discrete and less wiring in and around the steering head. You never did mention what engine is powering this beauty. Flattop
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618F1
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 9:00 pm |
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Joined: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:23 am Posts: 1861
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Thanks flattop. I guess i forgot about the engine because my bigger concern on this one was what it should look like, and how the parts should fit. And the new-for-me full wiring.
The engine is not a "performance" one; i just want it to run well: Only 583cc (80x58mm); NOS vintage 36mm carbs; manifolds mated to intakes opened up to about 30mm; very small valve (now 36 and 31mm) F3 400 heads; F1 cams only because i had them; new set of modern 80mm dished pistons and cylinders; stock crank, rods, and gears; modern straight-cut primary gears for the wet clutch; modern oil pump; light 600 flywheel; and Kokusan ignition. It does have a perfect 149 PSI compression on a warm engine. And seems ready to go.
Oh, and the exhaust is a "baby" Verlicchi - for a 500. Was supposedly for racing. Just like the big and loud ones for the F1 but smaller collector and muffler entry and exit. Not unpleasant in this case.
MikeV
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Post subject: Re: If Spaggiari rode a Pantah... Posted: Thu May 09, 2024 11:16 pm |
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Very pretty Mike! Looks like it will be a blast to ride. The yellow paint looks like it’s hooked to the battery!
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