Parts shipment from Tom...

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 3:13 am

It is always a good day, my friends, when parts arrive from Massachusetts:

from my good friend Tom. This box includes the bonus of having my wife's sunglasses, which were left at Mike's house last month.

This is another "set" of calipers. The reason for the quotations around set, is that I discovered that I'd given him two right front calipers, instead of a right and left.

No, I had not been drinking when I did so, although I have tonight... Maybe that's my problem...

To those of you who have not yet opened a "box of goodies" from Tom, you truly are missing out:

These calipers look nicer than they did when they left the factory! Now I just need to find the two left fronts (and hopefully another rear caliper), and get them done as well.

Toms work MUST be seen to be believed, photographs do not do them justice...

MB-5 Joined: Mar 09, 2012 Posts: 15 Location: ABQ, NM, USA

Those look awesome. That is something to consider regarding my calipers in the future.

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 4:06 am

DukeM wrote:

Those look awesome. That is something to consider regarding my calipers in the future.

Duke, you are welcome to see the quality of Toms work anytime you want. I can't recommend him highly enough, sir. Glad to see you over here on the F (dark) side, LOL.

MB-5 Joined: Mar 09, 2012 Posts: 15 Location: ABQ, NM, USA

The Dark side, eh? Yes, I will take you up on the offer. I have been curious about how your bike is running as well. Hopefully this cold spell won't last long.

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 4:33 am

DukeM wrote:

The Dark side, eh? Yes, I will take you up on the offer. I have been curious about how your bike is running as well. Hopefully this cold spell won't last long.

Currently jetted 80/120, with 1 shim under the stock needles. Runs better, but "not quite there" if you know what I mean. I need to order some larger jets (maybe 125 and 130), and go from there. This time, I'll go with you on the 1100, and we'll give it a good run...

Hopefully this weekend will warm up.

MB-5 Joined: Mar 09, 2012 Posts: 15 Location: ABQ, NM, USA

I know what you mean. When I had similar problems with my bike the shims and larger jet size didn't help much in my case but enough to make you think you were on to something. It just turned out that wasn't where my problem was.

I think tomorrow it is going to be in the twenties. The cool thing about NM it doesn't stay too cold for long.

I got a couple of goodies in the mail today one being a R/R from Oregon Motorcycle Parts and some winter riding gloves go figure on the coldest day of the year. Smile

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:33 pm

Tom are you shipping booze with your orders now!?

such a good idea, business will boom.

Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 11:39 pm

Cliffiec, when evaluating your calipers pay attention, the rear will look like a right or a left(don't know which one) but has smaller pistons.

Toddk

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:11 am

SEsmick wrote:

Tom are you shipping booze with your orders now!?

such a good idea, business will boom.

Hmmmm, perhaps we've stumbled upon a great marketing idea. A bottle of Jack with orders over a certain amount? Cool

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 12:11 am

toddk wrote:

Cliffiec, when evaluating your calipers pay attention, the rear will look like a right or a left(don't know which one) but has smaller pistons.

Toddk

Yes sir, as I understand it the casting for the right and the rear are the same, but you are correct, the rear pistons are smaller.

BTW, one of the reasons that these calipers that come back from Tom are so nice is that he bead blasts the bore, which makes them (the bores) look like brand spank me new. Assembling them with a new rebuild kit is super easy (they "fall right together"), because there's no gunk under the seals, and the pistons slide right in. His attention to detail is outstanding.

Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 4:00 am

PCP.

Powder Coat Porn.

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 1:56 am

Hey Rick. Looking good. Doesn't the rear caliper have an extra little boss and screw hole at the back that the goofy little fender for the disc fits? How do you like the JD Honey?
Gabe

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 2:23 am

Wulph wrote:

Hey Rick. Looking good. Doesn't the rear caliper have an extra little boss and screw hole at the back that the goofy little fender for the disc fits? How do you like the JD Honey?
Gabe

Yes, sir, that is true, as well. I happen to like the goofy little fender (no offense taken, LOL), and only the NE bike is missing one. Once I find a good rear caliper, I will get that one done, as well.

JD Honey is very serviceable, if you know what I mean. Tasty.

Posted: Tue Nov 26, 2013 3:45 am

Hey Rick. I've sampled a few of the various "spiced" whiskeys and "honey" bourbons but just seem to fall back into the old standby Manhattan. PGS will vouch for me on that one. Looking forward to seeing everyone in the spring. Rick, have a good one and remember us in the Great White North when it's a little cold out your back door; 2-1/2" of snow on Saturday evening and we're not riding until late April.
Gabe

Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 2:56 pm

Its a picture from Tom instead of a shipment, but all I can say is WOW!

Tom is truly an artist

Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 3:53 pm

I dunnno about that CBXdog, he *DID* put the honda logos on upsidedown.

Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:08 pm

SEsmick wrote:

I dunnno about that CBXdog, he *DID* put the honda logos on upsidedown.

Yeah, bit of an oversight that one.

Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 4:24 pm

SEsmick wrote:

I dunnno about that CBXdog, he *DID* put the honda logos on upsidedown.

Even the great artists can suffer from certain forms of dyslexia

Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 8:38 pm

Sheesh, I just realized that I powder coated the alternator cover in the wrong direction too. Darn! Head Banger

Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 11:59 pm

tomk1960 wrote:

Sheesh, I just realized that I powder coated the alternator cover in the wrong direction too. Darn! Head Banger

No biggie Tom,, right side wrong side up , down wither way Im still way beyond happy with how these turned out,,

Should have seen them b4 Tom did his magic.. Very Happy

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 3:12 am

Well, the day finally arrived, another parts shipment from TomK. His usual beautiful work, and these are the parts I need for finish the front end rebuild of the 900. Yes, I know that these are 1100 forks, just goes to show that someone (a previous owner) used to love this bike, too.

The brake caliper will get rebuilt, and go to Pennsylvania for the NE bike, the rear brake parts will go on the 1100. My bikes are getting better with each box that arrives from Massachusetts!

Thanks Tom, you are the man!

Posted: Wed Jan 08, 2014 5:38 am

Hey Rick, are you using whisky as a lubricant?

Chico

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 5:46 pm

Fed-Ex paid me a visit today with a box from Tomk. Cool

Tom take the extra time to make sure EVERY item is always packed with the greatest of care, each item is individually double wrapped, cloth inside and thick bubble wrapped outside.

Tom is a perfectionist and a true master craftsman - it shows in every piece he does. The items are stunning, the pictures do not do his work justice

Many thanks Tom

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:07 pm

Those mirrors and grab bars look great Larry! Is that a gloss black powder coat?
And when you post pics of stuff from Tom, aren't you supposed to sneak in a bottle or can of what your drinking? Wink

Cheers!!
Chris

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:39 pm

Chris - that's a black chrome finish on the mirrors and grab bars. It's a three coat process with a base of metallic silver and two topcoats of black chrome powder. You have to see them in person to really appreciate the deep finish. If you make it to the spring NE ride, you can see them on my bike and Larry's.

I was wondering the same thing about the missing bottle. There should be some Jack Black, Jim Beam, Canadian Mist, or something similar in those shots. Cliffie set a precedent that must be maintained. Wink

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 6:42 pm

Looking good, Larry!

Good question, Chris, you beat me to it!

Toms work is truly amazing.

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 10:38 pm

I received the box at around 11:30 AM,, but reminds me of a Blast from the past thread

An update on my Great day drunk adventure

It was a really good idea at the time,,,

Then,,,,Mrs cbxdog gets home from work

Survive that, then 1AM

Like I said,, sounded like a really GREAT idea at the time Wink

Quote:

There should be some Jack Black, Jim Beam, Canadian Mist, or something similar in those shots.

Posted: Wed Jan 15, 2014 11:55 pm

Dog,

Combining your Olanzapine with Red Bull is not a good idea. lucky you had some flavored mouthwash to clear that up.
Next time, please post a longer ride report and the rest of the pics.

Barry

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 7:37 pm

No need for a new thread so here's my contribution

Before

AFTER

I think the total turn around time was about 1 week!

...and here's some booze just because it seems to be a central theme in this thread

Nice job Tom!

Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2014 11:50 pm

I like thé sounds of the mirror finish !
Were the bar ends also black chromed ?
Great work Tom