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by Carl La Fong
Sun Jul 31, 2022 3:15 pm
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: LaFong bike for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 4503

LaFong bike for sale

I have again decide to sell my bike. 98 350 ZZ4 385 hp Ranger III manual transmission. Gently crashed 3 years ago. Bent crash bar and radiator, no other damage, have a good radiator and other extra parts. Needs paint, in primer and ready for fresh paint job. This is a project but not a major one. I ...
by Carl La Fong
Tue Jul 26, 2022 4:48 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Anybody Still Riding Their Bikes ?
Replies: 11
Views: 3354

Re: Anybody Still Riding Their Bikes ?

I had my wings clipped but still have the bike just in case
by Carl La Fong
Mon Feb 28, 2022 12:18 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: Harmonic balancer cap siezed
Replies: 9
Views: 3338

Re: Harmonic balancer cap siezed

I'm not sure I understand. All BH s with the 350 or 502 have no harmonic damper, just an aluminum pulley to drive the alternator'. You should be able to remove that allen bolt with an impact gun and a 1//4 inch hex socket. Go easy with the impct, just gently rattle it until it comes out. There is no...
by Carl La Fong
Wed Feb 23, 2022 11:11 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Harmonic balancer cap siezed
Replies: 9
Views: 3338

Re: Harmonic balancer cap siezed

Chevy balancers are a press fit on the crankshaft. get a suitable puller and pull it off. No real need to remove the SHC to pull the balancer but it will have to come out to install the balancer unless you pound it back on which is SOP for most backyard mechanics
by Carl La Fong
Mon Nov 15, 2021 9:51 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Starter Solenoid.
Replies: 4
Views: 2620

Re: Starter Solenoid.

Semantics. Technically, all relays are solenoids and all automotive solenoids are relays. All thumbs are fingers and all fingers aren't thumbs. hmmm, I'll bet you're giving me the finger right now. :)
by Carl La Fong
Sun Nov 14, 2021 8:49 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Starter Solenoid.
Replies: 4
Views: 2620

Re: Starter Solenoid.

Is this the master relay? From the beginning, I was skeptical about the thing and it's purpose. I have wired a few cars from scratch and 2 using Painless Wiring harnesses. None needed or called for some sort of "master relay" nor has any vehicle that I have ever seen. So, when I rebuilt my...
by Carl La Fong
Wed Nov 03, 2021 2:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Building Your Own Car Engine Powered Bike/Trike
Replies: 1
Views: 2766

Re: Building Your Own Car Engine Powered Bike/Trike

Transmissions were always the biggest problem for the DIY builder. Winters will sell you one and I suppose there are more used Nescos out there than there used to be.
by Carl La Fong
Mon Jan 06, 2020 5:21 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Stupid Questions.
Replies: 19
Views: 7297

Re: Stupid Questions.

Stupid question, "Waddya do if it falls over? Me, "I leave it there and go buy another one."
by Carl La Fong
Thu Oct 24, 2019 8:57 am
Forum: General
Topic: Carl La Fong
Replies: 4
Views: 3497

Re: Carl La Fong

I'm doing ok. My right arm is still sorta jacked up and the right knee is still wonky. I'm still trying to work past the deficits from the stroke. My doctor told me that I won't get everything back. I have a hell of a time reading a tape measure. 30 years in the trades down the pipe
by Carl La Fong
Wed Oct 23, 2019 4:52 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Carl La Fong
Replies: 4
Views: 3497

Re: Carl La Fong

Oh he isn't too hard to find but he is a bit of a weirdo. Still have the bike. Got tired of dealing with jivers
by Carl La Fong
Tue Jul 16, 2019 10:50 am
Forum: General
Topic: Just a question ?
Replies: 5
Views: 3540

Re: Just a question ?

Early BHs, known as "clutch bikes" were a manual one speed. A few of us have built tho speed manual shift bikes using Ranger Torque splitter transmissions. I couldn't be happier with nine. I wish fate had dealt me a better hand and I could still ride it, though in the next few months I pla...
by Carl La Fong
Thu Jun 13, 2019 9:11 am
Forum: Tech
Topic: Blowing Modules in distributor
Replies: 6
Views: 3733

Re: Blowing Modules in distributor

Me too
by Carl La Fong
Fri Apr 12, 2019 9:00 am
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: Buy my bike!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 7325

Re: Buy my bike!!!!

I wish I currently had the money. I've always thought your Boss was awesome Carl with the many, many upgrades and custom things you've done to it over the years. If I could figure out how to scrape together the cash I would take it off your hands in a minute Sell a kidney and get back to me later :...
by Carl La Fong
Mon Apr 08, 2019 3:08 pm
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: Buy my bike!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 7325

Re: Buy my bike!!!!

Carl, So sorry to hear of your health issues..And to hear of you selling a truly original Boss Hoss.. You have helped more people on this site than you realize. Me for one!!Best of luck in health and in the future! THANK YOU !! Thanks, Randy. Given the limited interest, I may keep thebike. I'll cer...
by Carl La Fong
Fri Apr 05, 2019 10:03 pm
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: Buy my bike!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 7325

Re: Buy my bike!!!!

CanuckHoss wrote:John..call me on my cell please 403 850 6230
I'll call you tomorrow
by Carl La Fong
Fri Apr 05, 2019 9:28 am
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: Buy my bike!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 7325

Re: Buy my bike!!!!

CanuckHoss wrote:John..potential buyer told me he is giving up..3 tries...sorry
Very odd. I have heard nothing from anyone regarding buying the bike If anyone is interested, I can supply a phone number and answer any questions. I might be able to forward pix if I can get my grand daughter to help me
by Carl La Fong
Tue Apr 02, 2019 7:05 pm
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: Buy my bike!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 7325

Re: Buy my bike!!!!

FYI...Someone tried to contact you with no reply from you...serious buyer. Maybe you never got anything?????? HE NEEDS TO KEEP TRYING. tHIS STROKE HAS ROBBED ME OF A LOT OF MY SKILL SET. Posting pictures or doing a lot of internet stuff has become very complicated. I'll work with anyone as best as ...
by Carl La Fong
Sun Mar 31, 2019 12:37 pm
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: Buy my bike!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 7325

Re: Buy my bike!!!!

I am no longer going to pursue the sale of my bike. Too much hassle.It's going into my shop as a display item. I don't really need the money anyway. I always felt it to be the pefect V8 bike. As long as I own it, it will be for sale. With this stroke, I don't need any additional bullshit
by Carl La Fong
Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:53 pm
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: Buy my bike!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 7325

Re: Buy my bike!!!!

See more about my bike here Youtube video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uzt7CgNL1Q&t=57s
by Carl La Fong
Sun Mar 10, 2019 6:51 pm
Forum: Classifieds-Private Party
Topic: Buy my bike!!!!
Replies: 17
Views: 7325

Buy my bike!!!!

The accident and my health have forced th sale of my bike. It does need a bit of work but it was left with very very minor damage, maybe 50 or 100 bucks worth. This is the only bike of it's kind, with an unbreakable driveline and a clutch that operates like any normal bike. Click on the link below t...
by Carl La Fong
Fri Mar 01, 2019 4:33 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Buy my bike!!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 6661

Buy my bike!!!!

Priced to selll........you wont be sorry
by Carl La Fong
Fri Sep 07, 2018 7:28 pm
Forum: General
Topic: crash
Replies: 71
Views: 21055

Re: crash

Always was a bit of a redneck anyway. Just need an old couch for the front porch. Already got a dog. He's a bit scrawny to qualify as a dawg
by Carl La Fong
Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:48 pm
Forum: Tech
Topic: Machining
Replies: 5
Views: 974

Re: Machining

Yup, I did. They work fine though I think they would have to be made for each bike specifically because of minor missalignments and different heads. Wouldn't be "one size fits all do
by Carl La Fong
Sun Jul 08, 2018 8:48 pm
Forum: New member check in
Topic: New Member
Replies: 6
Views: 3253

Re: New Member

Good to see you back again
by Carl La Fong
Sat Jun 30, 2018 1:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: NEW BOSS HOSS MECHANIC OPENS FOR BUSINESS
Replies: 29
Views: 10917

Re: NEW BOSS HOSS MECHANIC OPENS FOR BUSINESS

So you come here and badmouth Ricky and his brother. To what end?? Just to piss him off?? What's done is done. BH will never recover to the way it was. The V8 bike thing is waning. It was always a niche market and it will remain so, at an even smaller level. There will never be a nation wide dealers...