So the bike came with assorted parts in two totes, so I took everything out to see what I got, also what I'm going to need. Looks like the tank isn't the OEM for the year, because it's orange, which is for a newer version. Doesn't look like I'm not missing too much, except for the muffler/exhaust system, and I'm sure along with other small parts. Time to go shopping 👍
So recently while searching eBay I came across a 1972 Honda Trail 90, starting bid $100 USD so I bid $101 USD. Then I get a notification that I've won?! So I added another project to the long list I've already had. I've been searching for awhile now, getting ideas, mods, service, etc.... so I'm open to any suggestions on things to do, change, upgrade, mod, etc ..
Backstory, this is a one owner, with title and original key. The owner got it back in 1972 a young woman going to college needed cheap and reliable transportation and brought this.
Also it's titled as a 1972, but it's a late 1971 on the VIN plate and number. Come to find out that, back in the day they titled by year sold
In the Post I made last month about upgrading the trigger spring, someone recommended I check out Thing Meister triggers. I did, and ordered 2 red for both of the 45s. The quality is great, fit and finish. Install was interesting with my old eyes and big fingers 🤣. Overall I like these, and not an expensive upgrade, feels better than the plastic factory trigger. 👍
I just got these sweet new grips. Fit was good, and they included the tiny springs too. What do you all think? 🤔
So I've owned it since Jan 2023, it's been a great truck, no issues whatsoever, this past weekend I decided to get it ready for a major road trip, I replaced st spark plugs and CoPs with genuine NGK parts, straight from NGK due to the amount of counterfeits out there. Upon removing the first plug I discovered that the last owner went cheap, installing Autolite regular plugs. While I was in the neighborhood, I fixed the power steering issue, replacing the O-rings, the reservoir and flushing the system. Also replaced the serpentine belt to top it off. It's running smoothly, and hopefully it will help out the gas mileage which was about 14 mpg.
I installed the M*Carbo sheer springs today, I strongly recommend definitely watch the install videos, they're a great help if this is your time taking them both apart. Haven't shot them yet, but I can definitely feel a difference. Probably the best must do/cheap modification, upgrades one can do for theses guns. Plus you get an awesome sticker 😁
For an inexpensive gun, gets inexpensive laser/light, and an Molle style holster. More mods coming in the mail, I've decided on a name, she'll be known as Diamond. 🤔
This weekend i painted the pegboard satin black, moved the drill press to the right hand side of the bench. Also picked up a label maker, went through more stuff, and threw things out, and moved some things to the barn, moved the fire extinguisher and mounted one of thefirst aid kit . I also picked up a 10'x16' metal storage building for cheap, which I've ordered some accessories for it.Sorry the pics are out of order 🤙
Here are the models I got, Hi-Point 4595TS 45 ACP 4595TSRDCT. And while I was getting that one, I might as well get the set Hi-Point JHP 45 ACP JHP45G2 too. And a bonus they both use the same magazine. I also ordered a few more things, mods, upgrades, etc ... to add my personal touch to them. Now to wait by the mailbox like a kid waiting for Christmas morning.
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I'll be sure to post them here when I'm done modifying them.
So spent Saturday and part of Sunday working on the garage in preparation for something that's going to be happening on the back wall soon. No spoilers. Sorry. Got into doing it this morning and got called into work on an emergency so no more work for this weekend so stay tuned till next weekend
The weather is humid here today, which is fine, today is cleaning, sorting, arranging, etc... garage Tetris. No big changes for pictures, but you can find the Easter eggs kinda. I took the used oil and filters to O'Reilly's, plus 3 batteries which I got a gift card for $10 a piece, $30 bucks comes in handy for a rainy day. Packed up all the trash, junk, etc . to dump tomorrow morning.
And did an oil change the Ridgeline, and checked all fluids etc...
Stay tuned....... Feel free to follow, comments, etc .. I welcome the engagement. Have a good week. .
PS I moved the left hand side fan, closer to the garage door, I noticed when I was working, that if you're not in the middle, it's less affecting, moved it 8' so they are now offset, which makes it seem more even now.
So got an early start, it's going to be hot 🥵 today. Going to work on the right back corner, under the work bench, moving stuff I don't need to the barn.
Once I got all the stuff out of that back corner, I found a very large ant nest, sorry dudes you gotta go, so I moved them far away outside.
So now it's time to play Tetris, put the tote racks back there, and they fit perfectly. I need to get some 2x6 as the racks can't go back all the way due to the footer, just a simple frame will do nicely.
Now all this stuff is outside, time to sort it all out, garage, barn, or dumpster.
A very long hot 🥵 day, I gotta say those fans are awesome, and can't wait for the exhaust fan to get here and installed. I'm going to move it to the back right corner, and will get another one for the left corner, two fans might be overkill, but better safe than sweaty.
Tomorrow will be the first thing to put the media blasting cabinet, which is going on the black cart, then organizing, organizing, more Tetris.
Stay tuned...... Ghostt
So after last summer baking in my garage, as every season, I finally had enough to do something about it, so jump on Vevor and ordered a pair of 20" oscillating wall mount fan kit, price was my main thing, knowing that it would be light use.
Got the fans last weekend installed, and holy smokes, big difference, no regrets, sorry I didn't do it years ago.
But yet I thought, it's missing something?? Spoilers
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Today was a day of installing the other isolating fan in the opposite wall, and starting to organize, which is time consuming, and yet satisfying. Moving things that were on the shelves to the cabinet. Got the other tote rack and totes set up, although I'm not sure they're going to stay there, but it's okay for now. Started filling the tool chest and magnetic labels help keep things organized.
Plus took a lot of trash and junk out. Getting some room back. Next up the assembly of the media blasting cabinet, which will go on the black cart, along with the dust collection system.
Stay tuned....
Put wheels on the tire machine, to move it around the garage, we shall see if it works out. Moving things around to see if it fits and has smooth flow. Out together the HF 450 lbs cart, which the media blasting table top cabinet will sit on. BTW the 1000 lbs lift table keeps paying for itself, makes putting things together a lot easier due to it's just me. Some may notice the red tread lock, a must have just to be sure if not using nylon lock nuts. As it's not friendly with those. So far I'm happy with It inso far.
Thank you Zanvis Neon for bringing my vision to life 👍
This is my Aspy, I picked it up back in 2017 off a friend. I mostly have ridden sport bikes, and never consider owning something like this. My friend was selling it, he let me borrow it for the weekend, and I fell in love with it and he priced it to me so cheap i couldn't pass it up. It has only 32k miles, and unmolested, even had the OEM plugs. I decided it's a forever moto for me, and have done a bunch of mods, and serviced it. Now it's got 40k and is still going strong.