Phil's (not quite) Excellent Venturer

[MaximPhil]

After a short hiatus we will be back at it on Saturday. I had my usual visit to Florida for the 12 Hours of Sebring ( Sportscar Racing my other passion)
A BIG thanks to BikerPhil. I stopped by his place to pick up the fork brace he no longer needed and he kindly offered that we go for a ride. Well he on the standard and me on the Sspecial we set off to explore his roads and had a great day out. visited the beaches of Pompano all the way to Del Ray and had a good lunch too before a visit to the interior and edge of the Everglades.
What a great day out. It was good to meet you Phil and I hope to return the favour.
Maxim Phil

[bikerphil]

Hey Phil, no problem, you're welcome. Glad you arrived home safely. I had a blast riding with you that day and I'm glad you had a good time. Good luck with your project, hope you get 'er running soon.

[MaximPhil]

Visitors

Asmentioned earlier we had some visitors awhile back.


SOXS: l to r Rick Hamjam James Wayne

[MaximPhil]

Clutch & Clean

A bit of catching up to do here. last Saturday we got back at it as promised.
New fibre discs and springs installed in the Clutch.
No hammers were used in the installation of the clutch Good job James. Thanks

[tinman905]

A bit of catching up to do here. last Saturday we got back at it as promised.
New fibre discs and springs installed in the Clutch.
No hammers were used in the installation of the clutch Good job James. Thanks

Rick and I were having a good laugh there "Phil thinks we put new discs in this thing " haha!!!!!!

[MaximPhil]

For the non SOXS

Travelling to the "Hammer" helping with Phil's excelent 81 Venture

Those of you not from around here may not get the "joke" in Tinman905 signature.
Ricks house is in the city of Hamilton at the western end of Lake Ontario. the local nick name for the city is The Hammer.
James has frequently had to use a hammer to get things done on Addie.



Rick has the finest collection of hammers I have seen in one place

[MaximPhil]

Are we there yet?

To Day we sorted out the new location for the TCI box as it conflicted with the saddle. Moved it into the tool box by cutting a hole in the top of the tool box.
Everything works now. Just have to get it inspected by a mechanic before plates can be picked up.
we had a good lunch to celebrate. Will post some pictures soon.
Phil

[slow mo]

good job boys

here,s to ya big daddy and the tinman ya dun good ya hear !! it will be nice to see Phil riding the new unit!! ride safe Phil ,,slow mo!

[motoman]

MaximPlil, figured you find a location that would allow the use of the seat you had. Adapt and overcome.

[Ken Talbot]

Rick has the finest collection of hammers I have seen in one place

Hmm, I've got a very similar collection, especially of those yellow handled ones. Main difference is I don't have as many left handed ones as Rick has, most of mine are right.

[Big Daddy Funk]

As long as I can remember which is left and right

Hmm, I've got a very similar collection, especially of those yellow handled ones. Main difference is I don't have as many left handed ones as Rick has, most of mine are right.

Not only hammers, I have a full set of left and right handed screwdrivers as well ! So no matter what side of the bike I'm working on, I have the proper tools.
I wanted to get a complete set with on top and underneath tools but I just could not afford it. So now I just lay the bike on it's side and use my left and right tools. Problem solved.

"The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits"
Rick

[tinman905]

Well it was a great day and a bit of of sad day . MaximPhil's ad- Venture is complete and Big Daddy Funk is packed and ready to move on. Phil forgot his camera so I took a few via my I-Phone.



I had to get in for one also the beers were just for show of course



This is the first and last time 4 XS1100's will be in Funk's driveway

[Big Daddy Funk]

Phil's A Big Boy Now.

Yes it certainly was an ad-Venture. Phil is a proud but nervous new daddy.
Very rewarding experience that was made possible by members donation of time and parts... I'll leave the thank-you post up to Phil.
We worked hard and had a ton of laughs. I enjoyed every minute. If I was ever tempted to add another XS to my stable, it would probably be an 81.
My bikes, tools and parts are loaded up and heading for North Bay in the morning. I'm hoping to see lots of XS 1100's and their riders in my new driveway this summer.
Thanks to everyone, Rick

[xj11john]

Very impressive!

I enjoyed reading all the posts of this sage, of a very excellent adventure!
Phil, you are a very lucky man to have such giving and talented XSives to lend so much time and effort. Guys job very well done!
Makes me want to get to work on making my XJ (daily rider) look and drive better. Again hats off to all of you that gave of time and parts to make this one of a kind bike the jewel it used to be!

Ride safe and Congradulations Phil.

[MaximPhil]

THANKS to the XSIVES

A BIG THANK YOU to all those who helped put Addie back together again.

I'll not repeat alll the items and hope I don't miss any names.
Big Daddy Funk: It would not have been possible without you.
Tinman905 for being there to the end. And the wake up calls.
Slo Mo for moral support and a good story.
BNE, Blue Giant, Brad for contributions from afar.

Bikerphil ,Rasputin, Motoman for PM correspondence.

It has certainly made the winter go by real fast.

Thanks
Maxim Phil