Build Off Entry: Bigheads FL250 Odyssey

[bighead]

Got the electronics hooked up today. Got spark the first try. Love the new harness and just plug and play. Also got the foot tub on and bumper. New cables as well. All gravy from here out.

In one of the pics you can see how the skid plate protects the tie rods. To find on of the skids plates that not beat to heck is hard. This is the blunt part of the Ody. I did not go with the full roll bar for I like the original look of the yellow ones.

Should be riding it next weekend.

[bighead]

Just doing so tidy work get ready to fire the engine.

Seat tracks were packed with sand so I took them apart to wire wheel real good. Also bought the plastic seat rail guards to keep all the sand out of the tracks. I see people lube these up all the time. I think I am going to run my dry and see if I can keep sand and dirt from building up inside the tracks. At least I can wash the crap out when they are dry.

Also cleaned 1/8" of carbon off the exhuast port. Got the pipe and gaurd painted and the seat bottom put on. And the wheels sand blasted in my worthless sand blaster.

Some pics

[bighead]

Well I was going to put electric start on this ody but changed plans. Problem is I already built the battery base on top of the engine basket. H,mmmmm.

I could just leave it but I came up with another option that may help it sale better and make use of the bracket.

I bought this bag below in the pics. I will cut the part that connects the two bags off. Then make a T-bracket and bolt the bag to the bracket. The T-bracket will bolt to the old battery base with wing nuts for easy washing and removing. I also have an old clear microscope bag with tie string at the base. I will use this in muddy conditions for easy cleaning. On top of the bags I will have a little handle to lift the whole thing off with.

[klicky96]

Hey Bighead, what changed your mind about the electric start?

[bighead]

Originally Posted by klicky96

Hey Bighead, what changed your mind about the electric start?

I found some parts to finish my challenger racer. So I will use the ES on that.

Also I decided this restore is for sale.

[klicky96]

Good point.

[landuse]

Its coming along nicely. You should be finished soon

[bighead]

Got some more small stuff done tonight. Mounted the tailight,carb and pipe. Also painted the air cleaner and seat track sliders. I think the carb was near new. Looks new anyway and was spotlesss inside. My neighbor had this carb since the 80's. Also rebuilt the fuel pump with kit.

The early yellow Ody's did not have a tail light. I added the later model tail light for I have a few spares.

To do list

Headlight
finish wiring
Rebuild seat track sliders
Rebuild caliper
Install seat
Paint wheels and mount tires
Paint recoil starter
Hook up E-brake
Steering wheel cover
Fuel pump and plumbing
Air cleaner
Storage bags

[bighead]

I forgot to add I got the atv tank bags today in the mail. I plan on making a little t bracket hanger to hang them from. Will give me plenty of storage. I have spare belt,CDI,Coil and tools ready to add.

I need to know if it looks dumb or cool before I go any further?

I do have a nice clear plastic microscope dust bag with tie string. I will use that to cover the bag when riding in mud and storage. There will be a bike hand grip on top of the bracket. The bracket will be bolted to the base with 4 wing nuts to remove it easy.

[landuse]

I don't know if it is just me, but the bag looks a bit out of place just sitting up like that. I thought it was going to be hanging over something. Like a saddlebag would.

It would be a nice idea for storage though

[bighead]

Originally Posted by landuse

I don't know if it is just me, but the bag looks a bit out of place just sitting up like that. I thought it was going to be hanging over something. Like a saddlebag would.

It would be a nice idea for storage though

I have not made the hanger yet so it is just sitting there.

There will be a bike hand grip on top of the bracket. The bracket will be bolted to the base with 4 wing nuts to remove it easy. So it will be hanging from and pop rivited to the bracket. With handle on top.

[raposak]

Looking good. Whoever the lucky person who buys this will get one helluva nice machine.

[bighead]

Thanks guys,

I got some more done tonight. I had to change out the clutch tonight as well. Ody's you have to remove the engine unless you drill a hole in the frame to get the puller on. I drilled that hole amd then used some washers and bolt to fill the hole. Will look for grommet later. Got the air cleaner base mounted and the seat tracks ready. Also painted the recoil and got the new cables hooked up in the wheel.

Chipping away at it now. Should start her up this weekend.

[landuse]

Nice!!

[bighead]

Decal and headlight time.

[rcarteraz07]

Wow that thing is look saweet!! I can't believe they still sell the decals for it!! Wish I had something as nice as that!

[bighead]

Originally Posted by rcarteraz07

Wow that thing is look saweet!! I can't believe they still sell the decals for it!! Wish I had something as nice as that!

The decals are repops but very nice. You can anything you want for the FL250's. Parts are cheap as well.

I got the carb and fuel system plumbed. The Ody's use a fuel pump with check valve T system with return line to tank. I also hooked up the parking brake.

It's ready to start now. Father in law will tidy up the wiring tomorrow. Should have a start up vid as well. Only thing I can think of engine wise is the recoil and air cleaner to carb boot. Oh and the exhuast baffle.

[flowerman]

Love it... looking really cool

[bighead]

Got a chunk done today. Rebuilt the Caliper and made the storage bag thingy. Also got the wheels painted and one mounted.

Going to start it tomorrow.

[flowerman]

Not sure about the storage bag? Really cool build! I love it