[Charlie Chaplain]

I installed these Freedom Performance slip ones, Dennis Kirk had them on sale for $199 free shipping. They are quite loud lol. They fit very well, and seem to be a good product. We’ll see about longevity…
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

I installed these Freedom Performance slip ones, Dennis Kirk had them on sale for $199 free shipping. They are quite loud lol. They fit very well, and seem to be a good product. We’ll see about longevity…
Charlie

The bike runs well, and has more low end response down around 1,500 rpm. With the stock mufflers, it would snatch and buck when the rpm’s were this low, now it pulls cleanly from low rpm.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Well, yesterday I changed the oil, and it took 3.5 quarts to fill it up. Got the oil at American Powersports in Findlay for $13.99 a quart! Then, I installed a different horn, one I have had laying around the garage for a few years, and it’s a great improvement over the stock ‘wimp’ horn that came with the Scout. It is easily twice as loud. Last week, I installed the Viking bags, and had to shim the left bag out 3/8” with some aluminum flat stock to clear the belt guard, and I also bought an LED headlight, and installed it too. The high beam really reaches out there, and works well… $40 shipped, and I bought a 2 year warranty from Square Trade for $5.99.
For electrical, I hooked up an 8 circuit blade fuse holder off of a 60 amp relay I had laying around, and put a single 5 amp blade fuse for the scroll plate I put on for the license plate holder. I also made up a double pigtail for the headlight shell driving light, and hooked up the Zumo 396 LMT-S mount on a Ram ball mount. This works great!
I probably forgot about something else,but here are some photos to go… oh yeah, the Memphis Shades Fats windshield and hardware to mount it!

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

I installed my Corbin Brave (Gunfighter) seat, and got the plate transferred over at the BMV this morning. I like the seat, but I noticed it moved me back at least 1” as my legs are straighter now on the pegs.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Awesome

How is the manufacture of the windshield?

The Memphis Shades Fats windshield is pretty good. I picked this one up from my friends shop, he is a cycle salvage and has been parting out bikes for 30+ years. Had to order the correct kit ($130 eBay) to install it on the Scout, and also the turn signal relocation kit ($20) on eBay, but it works well. It is actually for a 7” headlight, so if I decide to go for a larger headlight, it is ready to fit. I have noticed that in heavy winds, it can be a little turbulent on the handling. But, I like it. Saved me about $120 over a new windshield.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

At the above meet at Weston stumbled across this. No owner present and unable to date. Any ideas greatly received.

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It’s a rebadged Royal Enfield 750 Meteor, one of the last Indians before they went under in the late ‘60’s, most likely a 1967 or earlier as it has Amal Monoblock carbs on it. Indian used Royal Enfield 700 and 750 twins as they were not able to produce any of their own due to money being tight.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Just got home last night, from a 4800 mile round trip to Pacifica California. The bike ran flawlessly, and has close to 37k miles on it now. The rear Shinko 777 did very well, and the front Dunlop American Elite hit a road cone weight at 75 mph, and kept on trucking. The subsequent fork wobble was pretty exciting, and my knee apparently hit the key and shut off the bike lol. It also spun the left mirror loose, and I had to tighten it back onto the lock collar!
Went through Yosemite on the way back, and even in the rain, it was enjoyable.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Wow, that's one HELL of a trip! Glad you made it back home safely. Now all she needs is a bath!

Yeah, and an oil change! Got about 9k on the oil, and it used 1/2 quart.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Congrats on the long trip on the Scout!Now I have to know what seat that is and if it fits the bobber.


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It’s a Corbin Brave, or Gunfighter, and it was supposed to be dyed by this upholstery shop, but he used lacquer to color it with two coats of clear… it didn’t work well. I don’t know if it will fit the bobber, but call Corbin, and they will tell you. It used the rear fender mounting, so if you have that rear screw mount, yes.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Added the Indian tach.

I would like the tach more if it was mounted directly above the Speedometer. It would be easier to see, also. How do you like it so far?? I miss not having a real tach! It's probably not possible to clock the tachometer to work directly above the speedo, is it?
Charlie
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[Charlie Chaplain]

I just want to add something to the LED discussion. On my first and second set up I used these connectors. If you want new LED's different than the OEM ones for the front like Apollo's or Motoblaze here are the connectors. Just get the male and pins (Yellow on the Right) and it plugs right into the female OEM connector on your harness. Scout LED Connectors My Scout is a 2018.

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I have a set of PICO crimp pliers that will crimp a factory pin like this. I use them exclusively, and buy the proper spade, barrel, and pin connectors to match the factory connections. I don’t use the ones from the auto parts stores anymore.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Got an update from the custom paint shop.


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Man, that’s a beautiful candy red!!

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

I installed the quick release spools between my Viking saddlebags and the rear fender. It spaced them out enough that the left saddlebag doesn’t hit the belt guard anymore on heavy bumps. Wish I would have done this months ago, as it rides nicer now, too.
I can now get the passenger backrest and luggage rack combo and use it for trips. It will make strapping my bag and dog carrier much easier.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

It will not be to everyone's liking but the next owner can do one of two things: 1. Cover it with a warbonnet decal. 2. Do what I did and get it resprayed.

I visited the paint shop just last Friday to agree to the 'sizing and positioning' of the artwork and script. It was a sunny afternoon, and the front fender was taken out into the afternoon sun. The color was 100% the right choice and it 'popped' in the natural light.

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The project is not going to come to fruition as I had hoped at the end of this month. The wheels went back to the supplier as there was an issue with the powder coating and they had to be dismantled, stripped and re powder coated. There has been an unfortunate, unforeseen delay in getting the wheels to the coaters. It is what it is, eye on the prize!

We call that a Candy Apple paint here, and it uses a silver metallic base coat with an almost clear tint red. The more red you spray, the less the silver base shows through. This type of paint is very difficult to match exactly between the different items painted , and even at different sides of the object painted. It takes a very steady and concise hand to spray this and have it match perfectly.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Took a nice ride on Thanksgiving, before I went to our daughter’s house for dinner. It was a beautiful 55 degree day!
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Wheels are finally back in after re powder coating, new tires, fork gaiters fitted and rear suspension mods almost there. Tank, fenders and radiator shroud get collected from custom paint shop next week Friday. Finally see the home straight.

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Sat next to mine was the first dealership received new BSA. Some nice touches on this bike, if you're on a tight budget BSA or Royal Enfield is the way to go, good honest bikes.

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I didn’t realize that they had resurrected the BSA motorcycle, who is manufacturing them… Royal Enfield, I bet! I rode a Royal Enfield 650 twin, the cafe racer build, at Mid Ohio in July, and it’s a great bike! A little underpowered, but handles and shifts very well.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

Dyed the stock tan 1920s seat. Now to let it dry and condition it. View attachment 718090 View attachment 718092

What did you use for dye on the leather? I asked an upholsterer to dye my Corbin, and lo and behold… he PAINTED it with a lacquer spray. 1 coat of color, and three coats of clear… needless to say, I was speechless for a minute. The lacquer didn’t last 4 days before it was coming off the stitches, and cracking in the creases of the leather from compression while sitting on it.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

I used leathet dye from hobby lobby

Good choice, let us know how durable it is. Did you prep the leather before dyeing?
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

I rode that puppy

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That’s what a bike looks like when it’s being rode hard and put away wet lol. If it ain’t dirty, it’s a garage queen.
Charlie

 

[Charlie Chaplain]

I flashed a tune from FuelMoto USA to my 2018 Scout, and rode it today to the shop… it’s really fueling very well, and I ran it up to 8300 rpm on the freeway in 2nd and 3rd gear, Speedo showed about 120 or so when I shifted into fourth gear. It decelerates well with no popping or backfiring too. Very pleased with the outcome so far.
Charlie