Janus Halcyon 450

[The A-man]

Great pics, Razor.

[Razor]

Thanks

Did they like your bar ends and tail light?

They came out to see the bike, and really liked the bar ends & tail light. Stayed there for about an hour talking with Woody (part-time, do it all employee, retired cool guy). He owns the original 450 prototype, #HM-000. It was on the lift and was cool seeing the various differences from the current production model. He had a vintage triumph 7” headlight that got my attention.
Woody also showed me a 450 engine torn apart. My eyes were glued…. Finally got my answer as to which clutch basket it comes with. Now I’m pretty sure a kick start is possible (stay tuned). Also found out the engine has an automatic decompression mechanism. Oooh, now we’re talk’n!!!
Got about 280 miles on it, weather looks favorable this weekend for more riding.
Swapped stories with Woody and shared photos. He had his bike on wooden blocks raising the rear tire. Works, but I think he’s going to make an adapter like I did.

Scissor type jack is nice to have, and you can block it to accommodate variations in frames.



Shot looking under the bike with the jack & adapter in place.



Made from scraps in the shop, hole in base plate was already there, serves no function.

[Razor]

Put a few more miles on her, getting closer to the first oil change. Excited about the possibility of installing a kick start assembly (I think I’ve got the parts).
South Haven, Michigan was todays ride. Tomorrow I’m headed to Jackson, Michigan.

[GoldOxide_imp]

It is lookin' older with every update, Ray.

Unlike most modern retros, this one deserves the kickstarter.

More importantly, witnessing a kick start-up in-action will likely delight many folks.

[Razor]

Thought some might appreciate updates.

Photo taken in Concord, Michigan. Note the rear rack and 30ml fuel bottle (some mistake it for a fire extinguisher).

Working on the kick start assembly. So far have milled a side cover for the seal. Also, have the extended shaft to a point where it needs to be welded, machined and heat treated. Might get to this later this week or next.

[the Ferret]

interesting work Ray.

[Razor]

I tried posting photos of the kick start shaft & side cover, but I think they were too large.

[Cormanus]

The file size must be less than 250kb.

[Razor]

Thanks. I’ll resize some photos.

[Cormanus]

Or you can use a hosting site.