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Forum: Other Brands 07-01-2020, 01:55 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,862
Posted By SamM
I recently sold my Himalayan. SamM

I recently sold my Himalayan.

SamM
Forum: Other Brands 12-23-2019, 01:37 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,492
Posted By SamM
Back in March, I bought a leftover 2018 RE...

Back in March, I bought a leftover 2018 RE Himalayan. Honestly, this motorcycle is the best bike on the market for the money IMO. Mine has lots of mods, so far and it’s been trouble free. I don’t...
Forum: Other Brands 09-19-2019, 12:00 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,862
Posted By SamM
A couple more modifications. Yesterday, I removed...

A couple more modifications. Yesterday, I removed the original front brake master cylinder and replaced it with a new Brembo master cylinder. One of the criticisms of the Himalayan is lack of power...
Forum: Other Brands 09-13-2019, 10:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,862
Posted By SamM
Haven’t had much time to ride but I did manage to...

Haven’t had much time to ride but I did manage to add a new Termignoni slip-on to the Himalayan stock header. The other mods have been a new D.I.D. chain, RE handguards, an air pump delete kit and a...
Forum: Other Brands 08-10-2019, 11:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,384
Posted By SamM
The bikes each come with a new set of tires. I...

The bikes each come with a new set of tires. I may put the 14” wheels and tires on one of the bikes.

Thanks!

SamM
Forum: Other Brands 08-06-2019, 10:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,384
Posted By SamM
That’s great information. I’m glad that I have...

That’s great information. I’m glad that I have two of them.

SamM
Forum: Other Brands 08-02-2019, 11:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,384
Posted By SamM
1973 Suzuki RV125 Tracker

A buddy of mine picked up a couple of Suzuki RV125 Trackers a few weeks ago. He texted me few days later and said that he wanted to sell them, and asked if I was interested. Of course I was. He gave...
Forum: Other Brands 03-29-2019, 06:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,862
Posted By SamM
This is a great add photo.

This is a great add photo.
Forum: Other Brands 03-29-2019, 05:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,862
Posted By SamM
Some of my RE riding gear arrived yesterday along...

Some of my RE riding gear arrived yesterday along with the engine protectors. I’ll post pictures when those go on the Himalayan. I have decided to pronounce Himalayan the way they do in India. Also,...
Forum: Other Brands 03-26-2019, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,862
Posted By SamM
Honestly, I only have room for one bike in my...

Honestly, I only have room for one bike in my life. I’ll probably sell the Yamaha SR500 when I get it back together. Recently, I also sold a rifle. This allows me to replace the money that I used to...
Forum: Other Brands 03-25-2019, 02:21 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,862
Posted By SamM
2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan

Two weeks ago, I picked up a brand new 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan (Snow). This was a leftover bike purchased at Motorcycles of Dulles near Washington, DC. They treated me very well, as they...
Forum: Street 03-17-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
My brother has decided that he would like to have...

My brother has decided that he would like to have the Spade. It looks like we might finish it up next week. He’s excited and of course, I gave him a deal.

The Himalayan is the perfect bike for...
Forum: Street 03-14-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
At home in my basement. SamM

At home in my basement.

SamM
Forum: Street 03-13-2019, 09:46 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
I have decided to sell my KYMCO Spade. Yesterday,...

I have decided to sell my KYMCO Spade. Yesterday, my wife and I drove down to Motorcycles of Dulles and picked up a new leftover 2018 Royal Enfield Himalayan. If anyone needs parts for a Spade or...
Forum: Street 03-04-2019, 01:09 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
This might help to show what I mean. The Grom...

This might help to show what I mean. The Grom front wheel is a direct bolt-on for the Spade.

SamM
Forum: Street 03-04-2019, 12:58 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
I cut the spacers from the Grom rear axle...

I cut the spacers from the Grom rear axle adjusters to fit them into the Spade axle adjusters to fit the smaller Grom axle. Very easy. An aftermarket rear disc mount was used for the rear caliper. It...
Forum: Street 12-31-2018, 10:25 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
I found them on eBay. You should be able to do a...

I found them on eBay. You should be able to do a search and find them. I’ll try to post a link.

http://www.msx125accessories.com/honda-grom-msx125-sf-14-rcb-rims-wheels

SamM
Forum: Street 11-19-2018, 01:05 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
I’m thinking about it. 14” wheels are available...

I’m thinking about it. 14” wheels are available for the Grom. Since I’m using Grom wheels, they would work on my bike. The tire selection is limited though.

SamM
Forum: Street 11-07-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
Me too. Can’t wait to get my hands on it. The...

Me too. Can’t wait to get my hands on it. The lathe will help me a great deal with my Spade project bike.

SamM
Forum: Street 11-05-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
A few days ago, I ordered a new Klutch mini...

A few days ago, I ordered a new Klutch mini lathe. I’ve needed a lathe for a long time. This will make fabricating spacers and small parts much easier. The rear Grom Brembo caliper mount will need...
Forum: Street 11-03-2018, 11:20 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
Here’s a little more information about the...

Here’s a little more information about the conversion. As I mentioned, I’ll be using Grom wheels and brakes. However, the Spade will also get a set of 2018 Honda Grom inverted forks and clamps. The...
Forum: Street 10-29-2018, 06:09 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
My KYMCO Spade is coming along very nicely....

My KYMCO Spade is coming along very nicely. Checkout the pictures for a few hints at what is happening with this project. The rear disc brake conversion is turning out great. The bike is very easy to...
Forum: Street 10-29-2018, 05:23 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
Here’s my 2 cents! The KYMCO Spade is a great...

Here’s my 2 cents! The KYMCO Spade is a great bike. There is no doubt about that. It has some really nice features. The 150cc, counter-balanced, 4-valve head, efi engine is at the top of the list....
Forum: Street 10-26-2018, 04:50 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
This bike is being built as a Brat Tracker. The...

This bike is being built as a Brat Tracker. The rear portion of the frame has been cut and I’m waiting on a new steel seat hoop to arrive. This modification to the frame is not structural but steel...
Forum: Street 10-26-2018, 04:33 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 33,155
Posted By SamM
Here are a couple pictures of the rear disc brake...

Here are a couple pictures of the rear disc brake conversion on my new 2018 KYMCO Spade. To answer the question of, why? Because I can. This modification is pretty straightforward and has been done...
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