The RR Conversion Bike is running. I thought I'd post this video separately since it's been so long.

The idle was set too low in the video...but this was the first time it fired up and I was in the shop so couldn't run it long. I took it outside later to tune it better.

 

After a little more tuning. Sounds pretty good to me.

 

There is nothing quite like the sound of an inline 4 puttering along at 1,200k then instantly ripping into a mean growl when the whick is twisted just right.

 

Yes it's quite exciting to have it running after all this time.

It's just about road ready. Still a few small things to button up, but I will ride it soon.

Sure is quiet in this forum. I guess all the F1 riders moved on.

 

It is very quiet all the way around. I believe folks arejust busy will their lives not that summer is full on on this side of the world.

 

Congrats, I, too, know the joys of hearing a bike fire to life for the first time.

Can't wait to see your first post ride update!

 

I know you get that.

I've had other bikes that gave me that thrill, but this one is special because it was the first bike I built after over 30 years away from motorcycles. It also was a very long time coming.

Being a bike that I converted from a $300 pile of bolts into something quite unique...it has a special place for me.

To have it come to life like this...to sound pretty awesome...sort of in the character of what I had hoped is very special.

I am very happy with it. I can't wait to ride it. It's actually very comfortable. I think my old body can handle it.

 

Just for laughs this is what I started with.

 

What it looks like now.

 

Your bike sounds really nice! Noticeably different to mine which has old "Laser" end can.

To my ears carbon fibre cans sound best on most bikes. They have beautiful bassy groal on low revs. I would like to get one, but I think it could look stupid on a completely stock looking bike.

Maybe I should buy one anyways and paint it silver?