Hokay, so
Project Darkside is off to a good start. Mostly safety stuff being done as the official build doesn't start until Jan 1st. But bearings and seals are being replaced left right and center. Tomorrow we drive into the city to pick up some swingarm bearings so we can finally get the bike back on wheels. Very exciting, lol.
Above and beyond that, class has been interesting. I've officially pulled apart, inspected and reassembled a 2-stroke motorcycle engine. That's right, I've had my hands inside the mighty KE100, a sidecarb, rotary valve 100cc 2-stroke motorcycle with a self retracting clutch. Very cool stuff.
Had to take apart and measure everything to the 1/1000th of a mm, or 1/10000 of an inch. Just the heat from your hand is enough to change the measurements when you get that small. But everything came out to within acceptable specs, and it all went back together.
I'd like to say it turned over on the first kick, but that would be a lie. The carb float bowl was empty, so I had to kick it a couple of times to get it to fill up, then turn over. But it fired up, sounded good, stayed running and didn't seize. It's rather nerve-wracking kicking something like that over, knowing that if you messed up your about to have something that could potentially explode between your legs. Haha.
It's an amazing feeling to have it turn over and work though. Huge smile after that. I almost forgot to get signed out on the job sheet I was so excited.
I've got pictures floating around somewhere, which will hopefully be posted soon.
Above and beyond that. Classes are nearly done for the semester!!! I've got mon-wed off to study. Thursday is the midterm, and Friday morning I head home for two weeks. Going to be nice to see my family and friends again. Better hide guys, I'M COMIN' HOME!
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