Checking in from Sampson County, NC :-) - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

Chevy427z · 10-26-2010, 12:31 PM

Hi All.

I've been a member here for some time, but have been on hiatus for a bit

Been scouring the forums top to bottom to catch up. Nice to see a forum dedicated to us NC/SC'ers

I live in Sampson, but commute to Rocky Point every day (60 miles one way). Wish I could take the bike, but it's just too far and y'all know about the weather down here

Don't like it? Give it 5 minutes, it'll change

So anyhow, I have the '86 VT1100 that I bought new in '88, brand new, 2 yrs old

Currently down with a carb problem (again) but I'll get it fixed soon. I do my own work. Have only tried one dealer here so far and that was a few years ago, in Fayetteville, with the expected results: extremely poor

My wife rides, too. She has an '84 Shadow 500 (and beyond ready to move up) LOL

I am a machinist by trade and I have a shop in my garage. I used to have a link on this BB but apparently it's gone. I've done some work for fellow members. I have a link back from my site, always have

So anyhow, nice to "meet" you all. Look forward to possibly getting together at some point

editted: PS, I am extremely envious of you folks out in the western end, where you actually have mountains LOL I came down from NY 12 years ago and miss those mountains terribly.

02sabre · 08-01-2011, 10:13 PM

What part of good ole Sampson county are you in? I live in out here too! It's considered Dunn, but its the Plainview area really..... I miss my 86' it was my first bike...

dernp · 08-01-2011, 10:32 PM

Welcome back.

Jim O · 08-01-2011, 10:34 PM

I have kin in Autreyville but they do not ride bikes (any more). I live in Fayetteville...maybe we will hook up some time. Welcome back!

Jim

kenny b · 08-11-2011, 08:24 AM

welcome back i'm just down the road in four oaks

Chevy427z · 11-11-2011, 09:18 AM

Hi again all

I am in Clinton. Don't get to ride as much as I'd like because I am an hour from work and that ole '86 is not the most comfortable of rides LOL Also never know what the weather is going to do

Recently tore the carbs down (again!) to clean all the jets out and she's running well again, but in my frustration, I destroyed the air box trying to get it back on. I always dreaded working on the carbs just for that reason. Everything else was straightforward and cake to work on.

I'm looking at the air box mods some guys have made on their bikes In other threads) and realizing that they are simply mods of existing systems, unlike mine where there is very little room between the carbs and the fuel tank. So, as a machinist, I am thinking about possibly fabricating my own intake tubes and attaching a sideways air box. I know the engineering may be off, but it will be better than no air cleaner at all.

Wishing everyone a happy Veteran's Day and thanking those that served and are serving!

Mark

Jim O · 11-11-2011, 12:52 PM

Good luck Mark. That is way beyond my skill set. Maybe some day we can grab a cup of coffee; maybe near 53 and 95.

Chevy427z · 11-16-2011, 08:21 AM

Thanks Jim!

Appreciate the coffee offer, too! If you ever find yourself down my way, feel free to give me a shout. (Goes for everyone else, too)

Sent my contact info via private message

Have a good day!

Mark

10-26-2010, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Chevy427z Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 97	Checking in from Sampson County, NC :-) Hi All. I've been a member here for some time, but have been on hiatus for a bit Been scouring the forums top to bottom to catch up. Nice to see a forum dedicated to us NC/SC'ers I live in Sampson, but commute to Rocky Point every day (60 miles one way). Wish I could take the bike, but it's just too far and y'all know about the weather down here Don't like it? Give it 5 minutes, it'll change So anyhow, I have the '86 VT1100 that I bought new in '88, brand new, 2 yrs old Currently down with a carb problem (again) but I'll get it fixed soon. I do my own work. Have only tried one dealer here so far and that was a few years ago, in Fayetteville, with the expected results: extremely poor My wife rides, too. She has an '84 Shadow 500 (and beyond ready to move up) LOL I am a machinist by trade and I have a shop in my garage. I used to have a link on this BB but apparently it's gone. I've done some work for fellow members. I have a link back from my site, always have So anyhow, nice to "meet" you all. Look forward to possibly getting together at some point editted: PS, I am extremely envious of you folks out in the western end, where you actually have mountains LOL I came down from NY 12 years ago and miss those mountains terribly. __________________ '86 Shadow VT1100 www.SternbachMachine.com Don't try to outweird me three eyes. I get stranger things than you in my breakfast cereal.

08-01-2011, 10:13 PM	#2 (permalink)
02sabre Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Dunn, NC Posts: 12	What part of good ole Sampson county are you in? I live in out here too! It's considered Dunn, but its the Plainview area really..... I miss my 86' it was my first bike... __________________ 2002 Honda Shadow Sabre 1100 1975 CB750 Chopped (Work in Progress)

08-01-2011, 10:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jim O Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Springs, NC Posts: 776	I have kin in Autreyville but they do not ride bikes (any more). I live in Fayetteville...maybe we will hook up some time. Welcome back! Jim __________________ Jim *2007 VT750C2 Shadow Spirit* River Road Compact Slant Medium Saddlebags Memphis Shades windshield Ride bell from my daughter Mustang wide seat

11-11-2011, 09:18 AM	#6 (permalink)
Chevy427z Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 97	Hi again all I am in Clinton. Don't get to ride as much as I'd like because I am an hour from work and that ole '86 is not the most comfortable of rides LOL Also never know what the weather is going to do Recently tore the carbs down (again!) to clean all the jets out and she's running well again, but in my frustration, I destroyed the air box trying to get it back on. I always dreaded working on the carbs just for that reason. Everything else was straightforward and cake to work on. I'm looking at the air box mods some guys have made on their bikes In other threads) and realizing that they are simply mods of existing systems, unlike mine where there is very little room between the carbs and the fuel tank. So, as a machinist, I am thinking about possibly fabricating my own intake tubes and attaching a sideways air box. I know the engineering may be off, but it will be better than no air cleaner at all. Wishing everyone a happy Veteran's Day and thanking those that served and are serving! Mark __________________ '86 Shadow VT1100 www.SternbachMachine.com Don't try to outweird me three eyes. I get stranger things than you in my breakfast cereal.

11-11-2011, 12:52 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jim O Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Red Springs, NC Posts: 776	Good luck Mark. That is way beyond my skill set. Maybe some day we can grab a cup of coffee; maybe near 53 and 95. __________________ Jim *2007 VT750C2 Shadow Spirit* River Road Compact Slant Medium Saddlebags Memphis Shades windshield Ride bell from my daughter Mustang wide seat

08-11-2011, 08:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
kenny b Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: four oaks nc Posts: 41	welcome back i'm just down the road in four oaks

11-16-2011, 08:21 AM	#8 (permalink)
Chevy427z Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 97	Thanks Jim! Appreciate the coffee offer, too! If you ever find yourself down my way, feel free to give me a shout. (Goes for everyone else, too) Sent my contact info via private message Have a good day! Mark __________________ '86 Shadow VT1100 www.SternbachMachine.com Don't try to outweird me three eyes. I get stranger things than you in my breakfast cereal.

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