The Phoenix Project takes flight

Gas Man · 03-16-2008, 08:14 AM

Well the some of the boys came out to play... and/or to see the all winter long project come to its closure. The Phoenix project that I have spent so much time documenting on the other site.

We had to fixed one bad wire connection and then it came together...

Added some gas

Made sure the tappet had oil. Already ensured oil at the filter and other hose connections.

Got her started as you'll see in the video and the guys got the biggest kick out of my loose mirror that fell (hopefully that won't be an issue after some loctite and some more torque).

So the vids. There are 4.

I tried to put them in order on a playlist

Phoenix Project

Otherwise here's the individual links.
Start the Phoenix
Phoenix riding away
Phoenix Flight
Phoenix Final Loop

It turned out better than I could have expected.

The bike sounds and pulls great. Just waiting on my headlight mount to get back from chrome and I'll be able to put down some miles.

Mr Lefty · 03-16-2008, 08:39 AM

that bitch sound fucking AWESOME!

now get some gear on... ya

awesome build Gasman... I can't wait to actually see and HEAR it in person

DLIT · 03-16-2008, 08:47 AM

Why do you call it Phoenix?

Mr Lefty · 03-16-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

Why do you call it Phoenix?

I think he said it had something to do with tearing it down and rebuilding it... like the story of the phoenix rising from the ashes...

Mudpuppy · 03-16-2008, 10:54 AM

gasman you are so fucking gay.. what the fuck? don't EVER call something that gay a cool name like phoenix.. did you fall off your kawasaki when you had it and bump your head or something? this has to be the gayest thing i have seen in my life.. but i guess if you are going to park it in the corners at least have a good reason.. best of luck on spending your entire summer polishing chrome and wishing you could ride but there is a .000000000000000000000000000000001% chance of rain and the barometric pressure just isn't right and you rattled all your necessary components off your bike..

gay, gay and more gay.. you disappoint me gasman..

jalaan1 · 03-16-2008, 12:16 PM

nice work, sounds great.

No Worries · 03-16-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mudpuppy

gasman you are so fucking gay.. what the fuck? don't EVER call something that gay a cool name like phoenix.. did you fall off your kawasaki when you had it and bump your head or something? this has to be the gayest thing i have seen in my life.. but i guess if you are going to park it in the corners at least have a good reason.. best of luck on spending your entire summer polishing chrome and wishing you could ride but there is a .000000000000000000000000000000001% chance of rain and the barometric pressure just isn't right and you rattled all your necessary components off your bike..

gay, gay and more gay.. you disappoint me gasman..

I don't care for Cruisers, but at least Gasman does his own mods and maintenance. Lots of sportbike riders are too scared or lazy to work on their bikes.

DLIT · 03-16-2008, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

I think he said it had something to do with tearing it down and rebuilding it... like the story of the phoenix rising from the ashes...

Exactly. There were no ashes to begin with, but I see the point.

t-homo · 03-16-2008, 01:30 PM

Good work Gas Man. That thing is sick. Next winter can you just buy me a duc with the money instead though?

03-16-2008, 08:14 AM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	The Phoenix Project takes flight Well the some of the boys came out to play... and/or to see the all winter long project come to its closure. The Phoenix project that I have spent so much time documenting on the other site. We had to fixed one bad wire connection and then it came together... Added some gas Made sure the tappet had oil. Already ensured oil at the filter and other hose connections. Got her started as you'll see in the video and the guys got the biggest kick out of my loose mirror that fell (hopefully that won't be an issue after some loctite and some more torque). So the vids. There are 4. I tried to put them in order on a playlist Phoenix Project Otherwise here's the individual links. Start the Phoenix Phoenix riding away Phoenix Flight Phoenix Final Loop It turned out better than I could have expected. The bike sounds and pulls great. Just waiting on my headlight mount to get back from chrome and I'll be able to put down some miles. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-16-2008, 08:47 AM	#3
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Why do you call it Phoenix? __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

03-16-2008, 10:54 AM	#5
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	gasman you are so fucking gay.. what the fuck? don't EVER call something that gay a cool name like phoenix.. did you fall off your kawasaki when you had it and bump your head or something? this has to be the gayest thing i have seen in my life.. but i guess if you are going to park it in the corners at least have a good reason.. best of luck on spending your entire summer polishing chrome and wishing you could ride but there is a .000000000000000000000000000000001% chance of rain and the barometric pressure just isn't right and you rattled all your necessary components off your bike.. gay, gay and more gay.. you disappoint me gasman.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

03-16-2008, 12:16 PM	#6
jalaan1 orangina Zed Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Moto: '12 Z1000 Posts: 700	nice work, sounds great. __________________

03-16-2008, 08:39 AM	#2
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	that bitch sound fucking AWESOME! now get some gear on... ya awesome build Gasman... I can't wait to actually see and HEAR it in person

03-16-2008, 01:30 PM	#9
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Good work Gas Man. That thing is sick. Next winter can you just buy me a duc with the money instead though?