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« Reply #465 on: May 03, 2014, 04:04:00 PM » |
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Spurred on by Twisted, I finally got around to replacing the HT leads I made for the MSVA. Dumped the carbon core and replaced with multi strand copper core using the end fittings from the old leads. Not sure what the RF interference is like, but then I don't have a radio on the trike.  Should check it out sometime but I don't think it will be too bad as the leads are so short. |
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« Reply #466 on: May 03, 2014, 07:48:49 PM » |
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Can I ask where you got those right angle fittings from for the dissie cap? Just what I need. 2 of mine foul the chassis and one has tended to work itself out, causing me a worrying moment.
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« Reply #467 on: May 03, 2014, 08:55:16 PM » |
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They were ones I already had I think from a Rover V8. I tend to reuse stuff a lot. Might have a couple more but if not similar ones are available from- http://www.autoelectricsupplies.co.uk/product_list/17 Not expensive. |
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« Reply #468 on: May 11, 2014, 07:37:09 PM » |
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Never been very happy about the sealing properties, or look of the original gear lever housing. While at the show today I picked up a cv gaiter for £1.
With slight modification it fits a treat. This was just to try for fit and I will tidy up the cut edge later.
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« Reply #469 on: May 12, 2014, 11:11:58 AM » |
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The V5C has come back from DVLA and the trike is now officially a two seater.  Should make it easier to sell if I need to. |
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« Reply #470 on: May 12, 2014, 08:14:15 PM » |
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Just out of curiosity Dave, will you have to present the trike for MOTs with 2 seats fitted now?
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« Reply #471 on: May 12, 2014, 08:35:24 PM » |
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Somehow I doubt it. Never had it questioned with bikes where I've removed a pillion pad or fitted a racing seat.
Main thing is make sure that if I carry a passenger, all is legal and that the insurance ok
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« Reply #472 on: May 12, 2014, 08:43:39 PM » |
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Seemed a painless process.
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« Reply #473 on: May 19, 2014, 07:57:16 PM » |
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Yep, just fill out the changes section on the V5C and send it back to DVLA and hope it doesn't get lost Finally got around to starting on the new hand gear change lever. This is what I originally planned till I realised it wouldn't pass MSVA. Made out of 304 stainless (what we used to call 18-8). Forgotten quite how hard to work this stuff is so, heat and hammers to get the required shape. Lots of polishing ahead. |
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« Reply #474 on: May 19, 2014, 09:01:50 PM » |
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That's very nice Dave we'll done
Looks like you worked hard making that one. Like it
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« Reply #475 on: May 19, 2014, 09:24:04 PM » |
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Looks stunning Dave.
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« Reply #476 on: May 19, 2014, 09:37:46 PM » |
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maybe i'm being thick here but why would that not pass msva
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« Reply #477 on: May 19, 2014, 09:46:04 PM » |
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Thanks. The pic flatters it a bit but more polishing and I hope to get close to a mirror finish. Still need to do some welding and drill the cross pin hole, so no point in doing more till after that.
Do you still have stainless wire in your mig Andy ? Pretty please.
Wouldn't pass as it would be considered to be a stem. Minimum diameter of any stem, has to be 10mm (or 5mm radius if a blade)
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« Reply #478 on: May 19, 2014, 09:48:43 PM » |
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I've got part of a small reel left Dave. Currently running mild steel. It only takes 2 minutes to swap reels -but you can weld it!
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« Reply #479 on: May 19, 2014, 09:53:14 PM » |
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I've got part of a small reel left Dave. Currently running mild steel. It only takes 2 minutes to swap reels -but you can weld it!
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