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BigDon

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on: September 03, 2010, 01:16:13 am
.....I am on the phone with Ace....and listening to it run! ;D

Just need to fine tune it some.....and Bingo! ;D
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Reply #1 on: September 03, 2010, 01:17:59 am
Bingo!
Long live the Bullets and those who ride them!

Keep the shiny side up, the boots on the pegs and best REgards,

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Reply #2 on: September 03, 2010, 02:52:26 am
It started up on the 2nd kick, once  I got the timing set.
Rode it around the block a couple miles to bed the rings, and warmed it up.
It rode smooooooooth!
Carb was almost perfectly dialed-in right from the start with the jetting that Chumma is using.
No coughs or sputters or any bad carb tuning effects at all. Just rode about perfect right off the bat.
No leaks or anything.
A little bit of bleed-screw adjustment oughtta have it perfect.
I'll dial in some more advance and see how it likes it.

Basically, Don's gonna have a helluva bike here.
A real Fireball!
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Oh, it's pretty loud too. I think he's gonna put a baffle in the tailpipe of that open muffler can.
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Reply #3 on: September 03, 2010, 02:57:44 am
I'd love to see it in the flesh, that's just cool.
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Reply #4 on: September 03, 2010, 03:20:34 am
Br. Tom and Br. Don, any chance of hearing that exhaust note?
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Reply #5 on: September 03, 2010, 03:31:15 am
Br. Tom and Br. Don, any chance of hearing that exhaust note?

Don will be picking his bike up on Sunday.
I'm sure he wants to bring it over to show you.
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Reply #6 on: September 03, 2010, 03:34:46 am
Cabo

The plan is for me to pick it up this weekend...so I would like to run by your place on Sunday after church on the 12th....you going to be around?

You can hear it in person! ;D
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Reply #7 on: September 03, 2010, 03:46:31 am
"Cabo

The plan is for me to pick it up this weekend...so I would like to run by your place on Sunday after church on the 12th....you going to be around?

You can hear it in person!  ;D" BigDon


You betcha and God willing, Br. Don!
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Reply #8 on: September 03, 2010, 04:32:23 am
Mazel tov to the proud parent's. ;D
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Reply #9 on: September 06, 2010, 04:12:33 am
Cabo

The plan is for me to pick it up this weekend...so I would like to run by your place on Sunday after church on the 12th....you going to be around?

You can hear it in person! ;D

Well Don, we're waiting to hear from you about the Fireball. Or are you still out riding?  ;D
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Reply #10 on: September 06, 2010, 05:20:13 am
I am back in Atlanta from Tom's!

I picked up the bike today......rode it.....I knew I was getting
almost double the HP and Torgue.....but until you sit on it and ride that is all
just paper....let me tell you it PULLS....in a few seconds I was thru the gears
and at 65 / 70 mph on a slight grade!

The best part....I never twisted past half throttle!

I want to run it in for a 200 hundred miles or so before I open it all the way.

From what I felt, that day is going to be exciting!!!!

Tom / Chumma the bike is awesome!

Don
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Reply #11 on: September 06, 2010, 04:16:57 pm
Man It's great to hear your impressions Don.
Do keep us updated on your adventures.
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Reply #12 on: September 06, 2010, 04:19:16 pm
I am back in Atlanta from Tom's!

I picked up the bike today......rode it.....I knew I was getting
almost double the HP and Torgue.....but until you sit on it and ride that is all
just paper....let me tell you it PULLS....in a few seconds I was thru the gears
and at 65 / 70 mph on a slight grade!

The best part....I never twisted past half throttle!

I want to run it in for a 200 hundred miles or so before I open it all the way.

From what I felt, that day is going to be exciting!!!!

Tom / Chumma the bike is awesome!

Don

Told you so... ;D
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Reply #13 on: September 07, 2010, 02:12:19 am
Excellent first impressions, Br. Don... enjoy that Fireball in the best of health!!!
Long live the Bullets and those who ride them!

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Reply #14 on: September 07, 2010, 03:27:53 am
Ok second ride....another 50 miles...stopped halfway to let it cool down......this time I went to about 2/3rds throttle on a few occassions...man does that motor sound GREAT! ;D

This thing ripps away from red lights....the best way to describe it?

I am going to lose my license if I am not careful!!!

Like you guys said right around 3 grand or so it just takes off!!!

But if you just want to relax....as I did periodically to let it cool..it runs as docile as can be...I am going to love this thing more than I first thought!. ;D ;D

Don




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Reply #15 on: September 07, 2010, 03:41:04 am
Congrats!  I can't wait to see it and hear in person.


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Reply #16 on: September 07, 2010, 03:45:45 am
Congrats!  I can't wait to see it and hear in person.

I hope to run over to Cabo's after Church next Sunday....you anywhere around Roswell?

PM me.
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Reply #17 on: September 07, 2010, 03:51:30 am
Ok second ride....another 50 miles...stopped halfway to let it cool down......this time I went to about 2/3rds throttle on a few occassions...man does that motor sound GREAT! ;D

This thing ripps away from red lights....the best way to describe it?

I am going to lose my license if I am not careful!!!

Like you guys said right around 3 grand or so it just takes off!!!

But if you just want to relax....as I did periodically to let it cool..it runs as docile as can be...I am going to love this thing more than I first thought!. ;D ;D

Don






I am LUVIN' the sound of that, Don!

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