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by PolarIce
Sat Aug 01, 2020 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I’m Back!
Replies: 5
Views: 2731

Re: I’m Back!

Thanks MotorMike - glad to be here and thanks for the advice on the exhaust. Mine doesn't look too bad but a little rusty. Just started washing and cleaning and getting to the carb for a clean. Should be fun.
by PolarIce
Fri Jul 31, 2020 5:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I’m Back!
Replies: 5
Views: 2731

I’m Back!

Hello all, It’s been several years since I’ve been on the forum as I moved on into motorcycles and such without having owned a spree or Honda related scooter in a long time. But now I’m back to dive into the madness. Picked up these 2 scoots yesterday and can’t wait to get em running. 4F2FA6E6-DBA0-...
by PolarIce
Tue Jan 15, 2019 12:22 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Wandering through Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 10958

Re: Wandering through Japan

Just finished a 5 week trip through Japan. I seem to be fascinated with the Gyro Series to the point of obsession. Here’s a bit of what I saw while walking around. http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa443/polaricetwo/C598DC6A-1FB1-4352-9C80-B3F771F22B5D_zpsz0ku1pye.jpg http://i1198.photobucket.com/...
by PolarIce
Sun Dec 30, 2018 3:12 am
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Wandering through Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 10958

Re: Wandering through Japan

When I saw the handle PolarIce, got a bit surprised. Great to hear from you Chief. Safe travels sir....mm Thanks Mike. Doing well. Spent the last 3 years in Australia (wife's work) and now we're doing a bit of traveling after the kids got off to college. I think I'll take more scooter pics when I g...
by PolarIce
Sun Dec 30, 2018 2:47 am
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Wandering through Japan
Replies: 9
Views: 10958

Wandering through Japan

hello all, it’s been several years since I’ve posted but I figured you guys would get a kick out of this graveyard of parts I happened across while visiting a more rural part of western Tokyo. I see some gyro UP models in there as well. Anyway I hope all of you are doing well and best of luck in th...
by PolarIce
Fri Jan 17, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90
Replies: 32
Views: 25272

Re: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90

looks good sitting still???? what it like on the road??? swimmingfree It's a squirrely beast that's for sure with the big tires. Those first 2 gears are just about worthless to get you up to 15MPH, then 3 and 4 get you humming along at meager 40mph. I need some more seat time and maybe some sand/mu...
by PolarIce
Fri Jan 17, 2014 6:32 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90
Replies: 32
Views: 25272

Re: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90

Ok. I'm happy to report that we have a runner now but it wasn't the ground or the points. Luckily for me my local dealer had the 1 and only flywheel puller in town and it was an exact fit for my application. Before I got started pulling the flywheel I made sure there was a good ground, a new coil, n...
by PolarIce
Thu Jan 16, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90
Replies: 32
Views: 25272

Re: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90

Well... I went to start it last night and I am finding a NO SPARK condition. I used a new coil and I put on the old coil still NO SPARK. I guess I'll start tracing out the wiring and looking at the magneto. The Germans make a nice CDI 12V convert system for this bike but it's like 400 bucks. Not qui...
by PolarIce
Wed Jan 15, 2014 2:12 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90
Replies: 32
Views: 25272

Re: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90

swimmingfree wrote:hope you get the old girl up and running she dose look good ....
swimmingfree
LoveMyHonda wrote:That really is one heck of a transformation. Great job!
Thanks Guys should be running by the weekend (fingers crossed). I'll post up some more pics and maybe a video of it running for prosperity. :coolcruise:
by PolarIce
Tue Jan 14, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90
Replies: 32
Views: 25272

Re: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90

wow great job ... looks like it will be fun to ride! congrats... another work of scoot art! :thumbsup: Thanks Donut! WOW! look how clean your shop is : ) compared to mine lol. just joking. Very nice work. what a classic sweet bike. My wife would disagree with you on cleanliness but I tend to clean ...
by PolarIce
Mon Jan 13, 2014 12:49 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90
Replies: 32
Views: 25272

Re: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90

Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:

Where almost everyone else would see only junk, you saw potential. Clearly a labor of love, nicely done!
Thanks WM for the vote of confidence.
by PolarIce
Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:14 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90
Replies: 32
Views: 25272

Re: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90

Put in some more work this weekend. I got the wheels back from the sand blaster, looks like the pitting from the rust was limited to the "inside" of the wheel so I put a few coats of rustoleum on them. http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa443/polaricetwo/18F49372-F88D-429F-B23E-00A464BA48...
by PolarIce
Mon Jan 06, 2014 12:06 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: Anybody been to Antarctica?
Replies: 2
Views: 3671

Anybody been to Antarctica?

This old man has been reminiscent this week with the USCGC Polar Star (my old ship's sister, see my sig) going down to break out those "less capable" ships out of the ice. Probably my best tour ever in the USCG. http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2014/01/06/world/06antarctica-img/06antarc...
by PolarIce
Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:37 am
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90
Replies: 32
Views: 25272

Re: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90

Still cleaning over here. Once I get the wheels to/from the sand blaster I should be able to get a "test run" going. Otherwise I'm just cleaning and checking. Went through both of the switches and found plenty of dirt, dead insects and corroded brass terminals. Got em all cleaned up and sw...
by PolarIce
Mon Dec 30, 2013 3:35 pm
Forum: Scooter Showcase
Topic: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90
Replies: 32
Views: 25272

Re: Winter Project - Suzuki RV90

Who likes Before and After PICS? THIS GUY! I had Xmas Eve day off and hit the cleaning hard on this one. http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa443/polaricetwo/19FF633E-9E02-4119-ABBF-198532D4278B_zpspntik6jt.jpg Here's the bottom, I forgot to take a pic before spraying on the oven cleaner but basica...