1989 3CV Streetfighter Project

[aviationfred]

And I give you POWER..... the majority of the wire harness build is complete. Waiting on the Multifunction Meter. The 4 page wiring diagram is a game changer.


Fred

[fj1289]

Nice!  Always good when you can let the light out and keep the smoke in!

What lift are you using?  Is this one of the older Harbor Freight units? 

[aviationfred]

Nice!  Always good when you can let the light out and keep the smoke in!

What lift are you using?  Is this one of the older Harbor Freight units? 

Yes, the Streetfighter is on a Harbor Freight lift.

In the photo below, the VFR800 is on the Harbor Freight lift and the FJ1200 is on a Handy pneumatic lift.


Fred

[fj1289]

I'd like to add a lift to the garage this year.  Reading about the HF lift - it seems it has been changed in design and is not nearly as sturdy as the older models.   Is the pneumatic worth the added money over hydraulic?

[aviationfred]

I'd like to add a lift to the garage this year.  Reading about the HF lift - it seems it has been changed in design and is not nearly as sturdy as the older models.   Is the pneumatic worth the added money over hydraulic?

For me..... $450.00 for the Harbor Freight lift versus almost $2000.00 for the Handy lift..... is a no brainer.... Harbor Freight for the win.

Fred

[fj1289]

That's the way I am leaning too!

[aviationfred]

The Koso MS-01 Multifunction Meter was delivered from RPM yesterday. And was promptly installed. A few systems require the engine to be running to program or set. Here is a short video of the initial start up. Notice the Speed and mileage is in kph and temp is in °C. I got into the menus and changed it all to the proper settings. Click on the YouTube link below to see the gauge power up

https://youtube.com/shorts/5Agvj_9cUww?si=kRYRAeOaLrjAxzR8


Fred

[aviationfred]

This evening was spent making the wires disappear
The wiring for a Streetfighter or Cafe style conversion can be tricky and difficult to hide. I decided to do a disguise/blend in approach.


Fred

[joebloggs]

I've just had a couple of relays delivered, my original loom had had several wires replaced and some of the remaining had overheated at some point. I'm hoping wiring the headlight and coils will take most of the load off the ageing wiring loom.

[FJmonkey]

I've just had a couple of relays delivered, my original loom had had several wires replaced and some of the remaining had overheated at some point. I'm hoping wiring the headlight and coils will take most of the load off the ageing wiring loom.

Joe, for the headlamp I recommend doing the relay mod. The original wires get used for the low amperage part that actuates the relay. Then use proper size wires between the battery and relay for full power to the headlamp connector. Assuming you have not already considered this option.

[petetb154]

That's the way I am leaning too!

We each have different budgets and priorities, but I've owned both, and while $2000 for a lift is just stupid, the Handy is one of those cry once, lifetime purchases for me. Also, being able to raise it so high makes it a "handy" work table for other projects too, which actually maximizes limited space in the garage. Just my $.02, but I have no regrets spending the money on my Handy.

[joebloggs]

I've just had a couple of relays delivered, my original loom had had several wires replaced and some of the remaining had overheated at some point. I'm hoping wiring the headlight and coils will take most of the load off the ageing wiring loom.

Joe, for the headlamp I recommend doing the relay mod. The original wires get used for the low amperage part that actuates the relay. Then use proper size wires between the battery and relay for full power to the headlamp connector. Assuming you have not already considered this option.

Yes, thought about using relays to anything that draws a high current, may even put one in for the fuel pump, there's plenty of space and the less risk of an overload the better.
Thanks

[aviationfred]

The final push has been frustratingly slow. Trying to get the Beasty to fire up. I ended up needing a new starter. The old one would just barely spin the motor. Once the new starter was installed. The bike fired up with minimal coaxing.

Video of the bike running for the 1st time since I got it back from being stolen.

https://youtu.be/8kwCX_Bs5lY?si=jIBKLC94XSdqdOzr

Fred

[FJmonkey]

That's awesome Fred.

[fj1289]

Excellent!  Didn't realize you hadn't had it running since the recovery.  Time for some kookaloo!