Manky Monkey Motors

I'm still attempting to load my pics..iv found a way to resize my pics ?..hooray it works..

Now maybe I can truly join the manky lot ?  :D I'm back working on Mrs stinkeys trike..so will keep you guys/ladies updated with my projects..

I'm using stuff iv accumulated,rather than buying to much ,and obviously it's in mock up stage..I had an old propshaft left from my brothers v8 corsair..and it was the same flange/uj as the jag axle..so saved me buying another propshaft ...I'm just waiting on a disc for the handbrake before I cut it to the correct length ..I also found an old fuel tap( brass) which I cleaned ..so now need some 6m ally pipe/tube to weld on the bottom of the tank..

Welcome back!  :)

Here we go, another build to watch. Good one!

Cheers guys..I spent most of today trying to fit/modify some handlebars I was given off another trike..very difficult when you discover they weren't symmetrical in the first place.. :'( oh well onwards and upwards..more pics soon guys

Just thought I'd show you lot what's been going on in my workshop lately..this is my little chop iv been tinkering on for the past 2 years..almost there ?

And these,the black and blue trike I built for Martin my good buddy which I recently purchased from him but I couldn't ride it with out serious mods ( he's 6-3 I'm 5-7,oops ?) so I gave it a clean up/revamp and sold it on..the bandit chop was my sons..but his van engine blew up so he had to sell it to buy another..blooming shame..the rather ratty looking trike is my cousins..the day we got it home..it's now going through a very slow metamorphosis ..

I purchased these wheels from a guy iv known through rodsnsods ..they had been sat outside since the 80s ? My son said   " what have you bought those sh#% things for ?" He now says.." I'm well jel dad !"
And the trike is he's ongoing revamp

You have been a busy bunny haven't you.  :)

I do what I can when my illness allows..more in the warmer months..I sneaked in the workshop today ( our wedding anniversary ) and used this new toy ( bought it 2 years ago ) for first time..bent these up ready for tomorrow ..

Major leak in the workshop so didn't get much done..made a start on the mudguard mounts.
And did some end caps for the front of the chassis rails..made the speedo mount and thought I'd show you the rocker cover breather

Speedo bracket

Nice.

Cheers kind sir..it does seem strange seeing pics of my work on here though ? I hope people enjoy the build

Nice work Mr Stinky,
Keep up the good work.

Nice!
Always good to see other folks builds.

Cheers guys..feedback is always good,especially for us older worn out stuck at home types ( Billy no mates ,he.he.)
I'm guessing I'm fixing the leaks in the workshop today ?

photos are great but you keep cropping out Mrs Stinkey
 ;D

Just for you then sir..no cropping..taken for our calendar shoot last summer

After wearing myself out trying to fix the leaks on my workshop ..I eventually managed to do the other mudguard mounts and mocked up the gear stick for her ladyship to try...she's happy with it..can't think why ?

Didn't go into the workshop today,went to visit Martin to see how he's getting on with his new project ? Iv not any pics of before he started the revamp..oops..iv got some pics of my sons trike when it first arrived at our workshop ,plus some of our previous builds..

More pics

Trike

good work there mate and lovely pictures  ;) ;D

Cheers young sir..and I see your keeping everybody waiting..he.he..

yeah only a little bit longer  :D

Good lad..I managed to finish ( sort of) the gear stick..and tacked on the mirror mount for her ladyship

Baby sitting the grand kids ,so only managed to shape and prime two of these today..hopefully the little horrors go back home early tomorrow ?

what are those? no not grand kids i know what they are  ::) the two things you have made  :D ;)

Rockers..

(the bottom links on springer forks).

Thought those were guys in leather jackets on oily old "Brit" metal.... ;D ;D or am I confusing them with bottom links!! ???

'Ere ! I was one of those oily, brit bike chaps, called a few things in my day, never called a bottom link though, ??? missing link yes ;D ;D

Well after the gran kids went..5 pm..I sprayed the rockers black..and while rummaging for some nuts for these ball joints found these electrical bits..forgot I'd bought them a while back..so can any of you electric bods tell me what I can use for my trike wiring out of this lot and what else will I need ?

Well..no help with the electrics ?..but I picked up this from another forum member today..cheers john..so spent a couple of hours wire brushing and grinding /welding/painting made a change from trikes n bikes..will do the greasing on the bearings etc tomorrow (after iv picked up the new headstock for my cousins trike..)
I'm sure the trailer will come in handy..

There is a wiring diagram on here see if I can find it ???

found it, posted for another member back mid may

http://www.mankymonkeymotors.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14828.0

bigger pic maybe of those bits but they look like relays or flasher units,both very useful for your trike.i've dip and main beam relayed,and the main ignition switch as well then you need a flasher and a hazard relay.

Cheers for that..iv seen it,but it's very fuzzy/blurred on my iPad ..and I'm hopeless with electrics..and as for drawings of what goes here and there ? Well I'm a monkey see,monkey do type..written stuff just doesn't sink in I'm afraid

Well a good buddy said he's doing a wiring diagram ( based on the one on here ) that he recons I CAN understand ? Today I made some new passenger foot plates..and picked up this headstock for me to use on my cousins trike

And I finished painting the trailer

Today seemed to fly by ? And not much done ? :'(
I started to reassemble the springer..pick up the new front disc which iv had turned up (along with the propshaft disc) tomorrow ..so maybe I can get the front rolling soon.?
I screwed on a rad guard mesh thing today ? Will most likely make up something more interesting for it soon ?

You had a brake disc made? I've always wondered if they're hardened in some way or just mild steel?

Well there is a company in London that makes discs..but iv had some done by a guy I know..local turner..the one for the propshaft is only for the handbrake /emergency..and seeing my mate turn down discs from bikes on his lathe so we can use them on our chops I'm assuming they aren't hardened ?

The best material for discs is,
Cast iron,It's soft.

Bit like my brain ?
The discs on my harley are stainless

Got my discs back from the turner..but had to take back the wheel disc..needed 1/4inch more taken off,plus I need a bronze bush for the caliper mount..so I tacked on a temp bracket to hold the handbrake caliper in place..and no I'm not using the original jag ones..plus iv had this one sitting in my workshop since 1997 ( £74,from pop browns ) which iv been dying to use..

Looks a tidy set-up Mr S.

Yes it's a neat fully adjustable unit and rebuildable..and cheaper to buy nowadays ? Just need to make a nice looking ( strong) bracket to mount it on which also allows me to remove,not much space

Got the wheel/disc/caliper bracket back in place..so more measuring for spacers/bolts/ etc..springers look good,but such a pain to work with on your own..

Some days one feels "iv still got so much to do?"   But I'm enjoying it

You can't be doing much I can see the floor ! Looking good stink I'm boarrredeeddd think I better get on and build summit ?

Every day I feel like that ! As long as you are having fun then it's worthwhile.

When I remember I make sure not to much is on the floor when I take pics..and I hate being bored..but feel worn out by 8pm..I love building stuff..so enjoying the creative juices whilst I can..

Has anybody got an old handbrake they don't want ?

That disk looks superb

I'm not finished with the disc yet..got an idea for it..which mrs stinkey likes..seeing as it's her trike..

That minimalist look really suits the whole design iny opinion :)

Cheers kind sir..and I see your on the road now..and today iv mostly been doing this for my cousins trike
NEW head stock and bearings..basically because we didn't know where the old head stock came from and which bearings it needed..

Got rid of my cousins trike ( for a while ?) stripped down my springer for welding/polishing and new rocker shoulder bolts,and knocked up a new front seat mount..so number 1 off my list of 16 things to do..but I'm sure the list will grow instead of shrink ?

Yesterday was one of those days..nowt went right..gave up..today was bit better..worked on mudguard /prop brake and propshaft ..in order to not have lots of silly brackets holding the handbrake caliper..I mounted it on 2 tubes welded to the chassis..which means if I need to remove/change pads I have to strip it apart ?..the propshaft went on and off several times till I eventually got the correct length ( said the actress to the vicar )
And I started glassing up the mudguards..(well one of them ) I also popped round to see a mate of mine..to see the latest bike he's just built for a customer

Nice colour.

Looks much better in the flesh..not my style..but amazing quality..lots one off parts..nice work if you can get it

Spent past two days messing about with the front end..bolts/anti friction washers..trying to find out what bike the caliper came from? Decided to strip the paint off the front wheel..by hand..bit sad but I enjoy the solitude while listening to the radio...

A man after my own heart! I was in the workshop till midnight tonight, painting mine.

I can't last that long nowadays ,but I'm getting as much done before winter,saving all the indoor DIY projects to keep me busy..

Lol, that's what i tell my missus too...

I dare not say that to her ? :-\

So today iv mostly been doing a little bit..some more on the front wheel,cleaned up the caliper,and reassembled the front end and put it back on

Front wheel will need some more work yet

So armed with my new handbrake ( cheers bob) I went straight into my shed soon as I got home..and I threw some holes at it..if anybody wants some I can email you most sizes..

Sorry I missed you at the show today matey.
That looks cool.

We was looking out for ya!..mrs stinkey loved the engraving on your chop..but got confused..( blonde thing !) she couldn't understand why you had the bike,she thought MMM was just trikes..he.he..

And today after a very rough wheezy morning. I pushed this out for the first time and the good lady tried it for size n comfort ..ooh eer missus.. ::)

Very nice.  :)

Sweeeeeet  ;) and the irs will be very appreciated you'll see. :D

Yes I'm sure her rear end will get all the attention  ::)

Looking like father and son ? We're both friendly honestly

 8)

And today..I helped a fellow monkey reassemble some of his rear end ?" Ooh you are awful "
But we needed  a big tap to clean out some of the powder coating in the threads..so that stopped play..so Whoosh back home and I mounted the hand brake. ( ouch ! )

So today has been spent stripping the old paint ( never seen so much filler on these before ? ) welding and grinding and refilling the handlebars..but had to dig a lot out..grr!..didn't go off..time to buy some new p38 methinks ? I'm still not sure about these yet so will just prime em for now?. Wish I hadn't taken the flap wheel to the bloody things.. 8)..how I hate rubbing down..

I feel your pain bro!  :P

Yes..but I think your into pain ? He.he.. ::)

 :D So who's the fellow Monkey?

Stix..I'm sure he won't mind me saying..I'm helping him sort out his garage

Nice to know we're bringing people together   ;D

I love this site..it's been a lifeline for me..especially now I can post pics..nice to share..always feeding ideas n knowledge with others.. 8)

Yeah, I've pinched many an idea from this lot  ;D

Don't tell mate,they'll be doing it ? 8)

Been 'borrowing' ideas for years. ;D

It's called up cycling now ?

Not here it's not!

That's for the people who make stuff out of old buttons and the like and call it jewellery!  There's a shop in Wareham that sells all that stuff - well I spose they sell it, I've looked at it and I guess it's very clever but I can't imagine anyone wanting it.

Iv sold stuff to people..and you scratch your head ? But we all do it..when Maria was pushing me about at popham last week..she just said   "It's just old rubbish ?"  And I replied..." But darling,you've seen what I can build with OLD rubbish "

Well after all that work on the handlebars..I found these and mrs stinkey decided she wants em here.. Which meant I had to drill a hole for the wires..and I dug out a nos tail light..to use for a third brake light..so off to buy some p38 tomorrow to finish of the bars..

Is this to have MSVA ? I could be wrong, but if so, I believe that trikes with 2 rear wheels, over 1.3m wide, must have 2 stop lights with a minimum distance between illuminated surfaces of 0.6m. There is no optional provision for a third lamp.

It's a number plate light  ::)

And I fitted some rear indicators too,brake lights will be fitted into the mudguards

that trike looks mahoosive and awsome, good job so far

It's not that big ,really compared to some iv seen..we both like hotrods and chops..so combining both like I did on martins trike..need to keep it rideable for the wife..and thanks

So this afternoon I thought while the tiny bit of filler was drying on the Bars..I'd knock up a new rear axle tie strap and tow bar..iv got to shape it some more..but it's another thing off my list..and didn't cost me anything which is always good..so iv got some holes to drill in the chassis ready for the wiring,make up a box to fit the electrical components into. Make up the pedals..finish off the exhaust ..blah,blah..

Tidy. Love the finned diff' cover.

You just noticed that Andy ?..looks like iv got 2 of them ?

 :)

And this afternoon I made a start on...wait for it..yes,more holes..in the prop disc and front wheel disc..I'm running out of the little bleeders..don't like using the Chinese ones tho ? :-\

Nice work and bike, keep the update coming. Andy

If your running out of holes, try some slots ..... although, they can be little devils to fit ;)  Looking good sir.

Cheers guys..always nice to get positive comments ..although the last time I ordered some slots the postman couldn't fit them through the letter box..

Probably trying to put them through sideways - you know what Postmen are like.  :P

Must have been one of those quasi postmen, TNT or DHL. Because a real postie would be able to quash a whole motorcycle frame through a letter box.

We see those "do not bend" labels as a challenge.

Do not bend. Oh yes they do.

so many alternatives.
roll
fold
crimp

I watched the postie..and had to laugh..the silly bugger was trying to turn the slots inside out ?

Been welding and cleaning the welds..but ran out of gas..so stared cleaning up the propshaft and found the headlight I may use..just needs a new lens..

Its looking good. Stinkey.

Cheers kind sir..that's what I was hoping..and the good lady is happy too

All I find is dirt, grease and knackered UJ bearings.
Nice looking trike sir.

Looking good

Well after managing our first holiday in 9 years..iv been back a week already and now feeling rough again..so maybe one day a move to sunnier climes is on the books ?  I managed to do a couple of things over the past 2 days ...redone the right foot rest and incorporated the floor pedal that MADAM insisted upon..and then mounted the battery..hopefully tomorrow I can start on the brake M/C ?

Very nice.

Cheers dude..sometimes I sense your getting despondent with your pop build mate ? Keep at it..you can always take time away and carry on another day.?

Yeah, gets that way sometimes.  :)

Managed to spend a bit of time and mocked up the M/C bracket..had to buy a new reel of welding wire and got some gas too..roll on tomorrow ..

looking good.

Cheers mr pig..glad you like..in an ideal world I wouldn't have the throttle and brake M/C where they are ? But I have to make this rideable for both the Mrs and myself..

After spending a couple of hours attempting to chop some wood..I managed to mock up the brake pedal..will need to get the correct size bushes and the correct pushrod for this landrover M/C ?

That's a big master cylinder. Couldn't you use a smaller Girling one like a lot of us have used on Reliant trikes, & mount it the other way round, tucked between the footboard & frame, with a drop arm below the pedal to push backwards into the cylinder?

I have the small Girling mounted forwards but rear mounting and adding a bellcrank allows easy pedal ratio adjustment.
Are you running dual circuit brakes ?
You may want to rethink that pedal ratio. Aim for about 6:1.

Hi guys after using a smaller master cylinder on martins trike..which to be honest was crap..I thought let's try doing a split system using a land rover M/C..I must admit I was surprised at the size of it ? ( ooh er missus ! )..so one line to the front and other to the back..so trying to keep it simple..and I thought I'm bound to get a response to this..he.he..it's only mocked up and tacked..so I'm open to good suggestions and ideas ?

no room inside the frame Andy ..I'm trying to keep everything up high as poss..springers do like to bounce sometimes..and I may yet have to fit a front shock or extra springs ? But all suggestions humbly accepted  8)

Have you thought of mounting the master cylinder beside the gearbox or prop, with a rod and crank linkage ? Should be room inside the frame there and the reservoir would be protected from being knocked.

To be honest I can't be bothered to start running linkages and bell cranks etc..I just want to keep it simple ( like me ) iv got the radius arms from the rear wishbones to chassis to fit yet and the electric box will be fitted under the prop shaft,so not much room there ? It is only mocked up..so plenty of fiddling to do yet guys..and at least it helps fill out this side of the trike compared to the other side ?
I'm sure it will all change by end of the week ? And I am listening to your ideas guys..muchas grasias...6-1 ratio ? 

And I also have to account for her ladyships smaller feet..compared to my clodhoppers ? :-[

Pedal ratio = leverage
Ratio of the difference in distance from the pivot point to the foot pad and the point where the master cylinder push rod attaches.
The greater this difference is, the greater the force acting on the master cylinder for a set amount of pedal pressure.
At a 6:1 ratio a 60 lb force on the pedal equals a 360 lb push on the master cylinder (6 x 60 = 360)
Think 6:1 should be thought of as a minimum. Not sure about your particular application, as I believe the master cylinder may be one normally used with servo brakes and I am unsure as to it bore.
 

I popped into see how martins doing with his trike today..shame about the chequer plate.. ::)

Why do they use it?  Is it cheap?  It's 'orrible!

To be honest it was on the trike when he got..iv managed to persuade him to remove some..on the plus side he used some holes.. ;D

Holes - big ones!  Lots of 'em!  They would improve the look of the chequer plate no end!

This is inside my hauler kit car !

That's actually pretty cool! I'm not a fan of chequer plate either, but it's usually done as random panels slapped on the side of trikes & trucks. Yours is maybe the only nice example I've seen -looks fitted, like a carpet almost, with the ribs looking like the weave in material. I'm impressed you made such a neat job of it, even lining up the pattern on the gearbox tunnel & the panel above.
I'm still not convinced about c/plate in general though -I always think it shows a lack of imagination & style.

I'm with Monkey on this..dislike the use of it ..there is a company that make biker face masks with it ?  To give you the "I'm tuff look " oh dear !
I did say to Martin perhaps we could drill some holes into the stuff..he mumbled some naughty words at me..prudently I ran away.. :o

Ive re used some of the original on mine, but there is much less. It kind of feels right because its a rebuild.

feels right ? Nah ! ::) put some holes in it ,then it will ?

I'll have a think about that one Stinkey

Be warned once you start there's no going back. ::)

Iv been busy working on the frame,should be painted tomorrow ?( Where has the past year gone ? )
And collecting parts..so hopefully will post some pics very soon ?

Ooh, piccies!

Let's see if I can load some ?

Wow they loaded up before I'd finished typing ? Sorry if the quality is rubbish ( had to resize them ?) the headstock isn't painted because I haven't fully welded it up yet..

Its full of them there 'oles. It'll leak everywhere  ;)

Anti leak holes. 8)

Nice looking frame sir. :)
Are you going to balance the brake discs when you have finished drilling them ?

i think thats  his mrs,, job ,  i wonder how she will do it  ::) ::) ::) ::)

Well iv got them quite precariously clamped down onto the pillar drill table so shouldn't need balancing ? ;D

Nice frame Mr S.

Cheers dude and some people like the chassis on the trike too ?

Been cleaning and tidying up one of the hub carriers and more drilling of holes while waiting on my new parts from the Jaguar resto shop..other side tomorrow ? :-[

Still waiting on jag parts for my trike so spent the day helping my cousin strip down/welding his project..( déjà vu comes to mind ?)

 :D
Seems everyone is pulling trikes apart instead of riding them this summer.

He decided not to rush/ bodge his first trike project solely to get it on the road this year,it's never been on the road in this guise so we're making sure the welding is redone where needed and cutting off unneeded brackets/tabs etc..only problem I'm not happy about is the original builder welded the axle to the frame rather than made it removable ?

hows the chop project mate ,,

Iv not touched it since last year(summer ?) mike..I did uncover it to show it off to a very good buddy down from London last week though

That's what I should be doing with mine!

What was your advice to me Stinkey? -keep off the forum & get building it?  ;D
Are you going to replace the welded axle with clamps?

I'm allowed to come on here after a hard days work on the trike..I'm used to heartache and dispair ;)
And seeing how you can put up a nice picture of a piece of pipe Mr Manky I'm going to show the monkies what iv done to alleviate boredom today :(
How sad am I ?
And no I'm not intending to redo my cousins trike unless I have to ?

A bit over the top ?

 ;D Fibreglassing? That's a job I hate.

No, me either Andy, I wouldn't be Stinkey, I'd be Stickey  ;D

See how bored iv been ? And I resisted drilling any holes ?

purdy now go do what we have been chatting about. ;D ;D

stix

Whatever else you do, i would suggest you help your cousin cut that axle out of the frame. A noisy diff might be easily fixable normally, but in his trike it could mean the end of the love affair..

Iv warned him,his decision fix it if it's broke ? ( we didn't build the frame )?

I managed to redo my front wheel /caliper today..and finally got a phone call from the Jag man saying my diff was done ( bit more than I'd expected ouch !) so made a start on that tonight will take some pics tomorrow

That's a big ol' disc.

Don't you mean a big holed Disc.

 ;D

Out of interest, what material did you make the disc from? I went to a fair bit of trouble to make a carrier and bobbins to mate a semi floating disc to my yam r1 rear wheel, it would seem easier to have just made a new front disc from solid....

It's made from mild steel, a local engineering firm did it for me..plus the one for the prop shaft and the new front spindle.. ;)

Managed to do a bit on this jag rear today,mainly cleaning and painting and finding bolts I'd put away safe ( somewhere ? :-\)

I like the blue.

Me too,it's the last bit of a tin of enamel iv got..

Looks like the old Ford engine blue. Makes a nice change from chrome.

Try as I might the chrome in the tin just won't stick to my brush ? ::)

;D
Try dipping the brush in copper first.  :D

Iv been using a copper brush ? :-\

Thanks for that. Are you putting a brake on the propshaft? I didn't think that would pass msva?

Propshaft handbrake (cable) ..it's not going through msva
Today iv been rebuilding this at last ? Still a few things left to do..but a bit each day

Had to sell my chop project today at a great loss as usual ?

Bugger.

Yep..but the money will be used wisely and not on bikes/chops/trikes etc ?  Off to see heart specialist tomorrow for possible OP ?  So that's going to bring more changes ? But I defo don't want to sell my trike :-[

Bye bye bike :(

Shame about the bike. Hope all goes well with the Doc.

It's sad to say goodbye to bikes - I felt the same parting with my Superdream that I rebuilt, and I hung onto my little Yammie stroker for years.  It's that 'end of an era' thing and accepting that things have changed.  I feel for you.

Cheers guys , in one respect I'm glad coz it's one less thing I have to do now,plus it's gone to a young newbie hard tailer :o :D
Ps.can anybody explain this Karma thing on here ?

No.  :P

Ooh look three now  ;D ;D ;D

Stix

There ya go 4  ;D
General idea is that if someone goes out of their way to help, you click on applaud and their karma goes up by one. If someone is being a total #### you can smite them, reducing their karma.
 Most on here don't do the smite bit (bad form) as it's such a warm and fluffy forum. :)

You got 5 now  ;D

I should have hundreds ? ;D so if you have minus somebody has told on your misdemeanours ? ::)

I'm like Father Christmas -I know if you've been naughty or nice.

I have millions of minuses - wonder who I pissed off?  ;)

i only wish we knew,,  they need  smite to be returned ,,

Don't worry Mike - I have a pretty good idea but it doesn't hurt me so I'm not bovvered!

I was minus 2 so BG you must be really horrible ? ::)

Oh I am, d'you know I sometimes actually disagree with people!  There's a shocker!

No it isn't  :P

He's behind you ! ::)

as far as I'm aware a propshaft brake isn't legal at all, msva or mot time?

Well iv been using them for years ? I do believe some landrover vehicles had them fitted from the factory?

Technically I believe digger is correct, though it may come down to the mot testers point of view and whether it is a 'parking brake' or 'parking/emergency brake', where there will be problems testing the efficiency and balance of the brakes at the mot.
According to the regs. The hand brake must operate on all the wheels of an axle.
If I remember correctly, dual circuit brakes or independant front and rear brakes the handbrake only needs to be a parking brake.
A single line system operating front and rear then the handbrake must be capable of acting as an emergency brake.
And yes LR used transmission brakes for years.

Well my MOT man knows his stuff..and if you pull the lever both back wheels stop ? The handbrake doesn't affect the balance of the rear brakes if he is testing them on the rollers ? ::)  if I told you what my Mot man said about some of the jobsworths out there ? :o

  ??? Surely when each side is tested individually, with a transmission brake, the other wheel wiil rotate in the opposite direction as the brakes on the wheels aren't doing anything. Or am I missing something here ?  :-\

If he pulls the handbrake on and it stops the propshaft from turning the back wheels stop ? If he tests the back wheels/brakes they ( hopefully ?) stop too ? ..when I park the trike..I pull the handbrake up and trike doesn't move ?  8)

same rule as land rover / range rover and some earlier foden and erf trucks

Suggest that you keep going to the same MOT guy. ;) ;D

Oh I shall indeed ? ::)

Finally got the chance to weld up the headstock/gusset,filler/paint it too,redid the new (smaller) M/C..waiting on some parts so I can carry on with the radius rods..will make up some brake lines tomorrow ?

Today iv been tinkering on this..just doing stuff that's not costing me any money basically  :-[

 :) Love the carb trumpet!

 :) Love the breather trumpet ! :D
Unusual manifold layout.

The trumpet I had made up by a local TURNER..a dying Art nowadays ..the manifold was on the engine when I bought it,iv just quickly modified it ready for the MOT..once iv got the ticket I will finish off the proper exhaust (stainless ) system.. ;)

So today I popped down to Britbits to try and buy a new lens for my headlight ( it's an odd size ?,6 3/4in?) which meant buying new bulb holder/side light holder?  After coming out the shop £37 lighter I thought to myself "you muppet you needed that money for the brake calipers/fittings ?"...
Oh well I will need the headlight for the MOT too ?
I sold an old Girder front end on eBay..but the guy didn't want the front wheel/mudguard ..so placing said mudguard over the front wheel, HMM..it looks ok..il use that..so quick clean/autosol..mock up..started making some brackets..I'm going to leave it as is,but may bin the skull...I also made a cover for the electric box..but I'm not happy with it so MK 2 on it's way..managed to fit the radius rod brackets and painted them..fitted the front headlight and indicators..spent a few hours (Tuesday ) attempting to fit back brake lights on mudguard ..didn't like that so MK2 on those soon ?

Also cut down the exhaust ,so will fit a downturn on that away from my foot

You've certainly been busy mate.
I like the triangular electrics box.
Never been a fan of skulls myself -very cliché.

I try to do at least one thing a day? During the summer anyway :)

Lots of faffing about on the trike,but not much done..polished the front rim and made a new brake stabiliser ( longer ) and remounted it on the outside to keep it away from the disc..engine goes back in tomorrow  :)

So many holes!

Where ?

Everywhere!  :)

I don't see them ? 8)

 :) I must be seeing spots before my eyes. Maybe it's the heat getting to me.

I see the holes!

New engine is in now..oops the same pic ?

Other pic vanished ? WTF?

 :)

Just me and technology,uploading the pics grr!

Ooo, v6,v6,v6 chant.

You've lost me there sir?

Well I finally got this trike running today ? :)

Hurrah! :)

Well done you, that's good news :) :)

Well I'm getting it ready for the MOT now ?
Will do more tidying up and change things about once I've got it through

My point was stinkey, a nice alloy v6 would fit in there just nice (not that there's anything wrong with it as it is)
Well done by the way!

He.he..I knew what you meant,but it would mean lots of work for the gearbox area,especially has I'd want an Auto box :D

I can see what Minimutley means - it's almost begging for one!   

Oi BG don't you start ? :) had a mechanic buddy (neighbour ) pop round today and tinkered with the carb after I'd fitted some new gaskets and re tightened everything again..so it's running sweet and much quieter now..

Any body got some ideas regarding the clutch pedal arrangement on my trike? Should I go hydraulic ? Because it's rather difficult to push down for the wife's tiny foot ?

On my last Reliant trike, (now owned by BayChimp), I used a Girling master cylinder hooked up to the pedal, feeding a Mini clutch slave cylinder mounted behind the Reliant clutch arm & connected with a clevis. Push on the pedal, fluid pushes the slave cylinder rod, which pushes the clutch arm forward.
Nice smooth action. Experiment with the pedal length till you find a ratio that's comfortable for her dainty boot. :)
I've got photos somewhere, but I'm sure Bob could take more if needed.

Yes I remember seeing pics of it ?

They're on my laptop, which I can't access at the moment, (wireless wifi issues), but I'll find them when I can.
I mounted the slave cylinder on a frame tube next to the clutch arm, pointing slightly downwards to allow for the arm's arc of travel.

I tinkered with it today and it's slightly better,so hopefully will free up once it's used?

Heavy clutch is probably more down to pedal ratio than anything else. On my mock up the clutch was slightly heavy but worse thing was the lack of clutch control. It was like a switch, either on of off. It's much easier and safer to have to push the pedal a bit further.

Cheers Olds, I'm busy with this engine Running to rich at the moment,so clutch will have to wait ;D

My engine runs slightly rich on pots 2 & 3 or lean on 1 & 4 without a heated swan neck manifold adaptor to help vaporise the fuel mix. Not sure if the manifold performance modification often done (machining the webs between 1 - 2 & 3 - 4) helps with this. Not bothered trying on mine, it's just set slightly rich.

I haven't got the original heater manifold ? Just the swan neck, it's very cold to touch even when running ? Perhaps I need to refit it ?

Mine would ice up on long motorway runs -a thin film of ice on the outside that I could wipe off with my glove, but was fine for normal riding. I think the rising heat from the exhaust manifold was enough to countertact it.

I wrapped mine. Looks like there is room for the std heated swan neck as the tank is quite high. Main reason for not using one is clearance issues.
Do you at least have a hot spot between the two manifolds ?

Well I took off the swan neck manifold..and after putting it in place it meant redoing the throttle cable plus it brought everything back in towards the tank so I couldn't lift out the dash pot dipstick ? So I gave up on that idea..I fitted another (old ) carb and it fired up first try..ran good,got it warm..slowly let in the choke..cut out again..wouldn't start ?..noticed the fuel pump was leaking from top ..replaced that with an old one..ran good..cut out ? Gave up ;D

Well seeing as next week is going to be warmer  ::) and the Dvla have informed ME that I can no longer build my trike on my MOBILITY ticket??I need to crack on with it ,
So can anyone tell me the answer to some questions please ?
1. Is this classed as a NON motorcycle trike..( reliant/jag running gear ) ?
2. Will I need TWO (2) front headlights (spaced out ridiculously wide apart ?)
3. Will a Battery cut out switch be ok as an anti-theft device ?
4. Will my Handbrake (propshaft disc ) be ok ?
5.will I go crazy ? ::)

Hi Stinkey

Not knowing you personally, don't we all have to be crazy to be on this forum? I thought it was a requirement. ???

With the upmost respect, obviously. :D :D

Yup, we're very strict about that -no crazy, no entry  :P

1. I believe you will be a motorcycle trike. Nothing to do with engine or running gear I believe. It's to do with steeri g front end set up. You have one wheel at front and bars so motorcycle.
2. Front lights depend on width or rear of trike. Can't remember what the size is exactly. Somewhere around the 6 foot Mark I think is when you need twin headlights.
3. Not certain but a cheap alarm immobilizer from eBay will be enough.
4. No idea on this one sorry
5. You crossed that bridge long ago buddy xx ;) ;D :-*

1. Motorcycle.
2. Up to 1700mm wide, one headlamp. Greater than 1700mm two headlamps max 400mm from outside edge of vehicle and min 500mm between lamps. It can be more complicated, but this is the minimum requirements.
3 Immobiliser or C50 steering lock is easy to fit.
4. Technically no. Handbrake must act on all wheels on an axle. (Things can go very pear shaped when roller testing hand brake efficiency as one wheel will drive the other in the opposite direction) but some have got away with it.
Perfectly fine to have handbrake on just one wheel if it's the only wheel on the axle (front)
5. Crazier is more likely.

Well I've been looking at the msva manual..and it says 1300mm ?
And handbrake only has to work on one wheel ? I guess I will have to double check it again ?
So I'm thinking I can put a small mechanical one on one rear disc ?
Crazy is good..one has to be to take on this hobby ? ::)

1300 is for front position lamps (sidelights)
No. Handbrake must act on the wheels on an axle. It's just that at the front (back on reverse trike) there is only one wheel on that axle.
If you have two separate service brake systems,or a dual circuit/tandem system, the handbrake only needs to be a parking brake. If you have a single line linked system then the handbrake must also be an emergency brake.

And you must be able to opporate the hand brake whilst sitting on the trike.

Cheers guys ,just shows you I have trouble reading and understanding these forms..monkey see monkey do type is me ? And yes the handbrake is on my right side underneath my leg,I just reach down casually and pull it up ,guess I should have kept the original jag set up ( ugly )?

Would it be O.K to put the headlights & front indicators on the front face of the rear mudguards?

Apparently you can do that ? But it's staying where it is..I'm going to do some things I know it definitely needs for the test,and see what it fails on,then do those and jobs done ? Easy peasy

Sensible approach.

Just need to find some money..and motivation  :D

Don't we all! :)

Motivation :)

Well we also need fitness and energy and mine is hiding at present

Mine too. Pouring with rain here & I haven't been out of the house all day

Well this has been the most boring winter I can remember (personally) and I've not been as Skint since the 1980s,along with health issues..and trying to sell my house for the past 8 months ? ( my cousin just sold his within 2 weeks :-[,location,location ?)
So motivation is definitely on the low side :D

Well I've had some motivation over the weekend with the warmer weather ,thank goodness ..I picked up a spacer I'd had made from my engineer buddy..(asked him ages ago,but only just got the money to pay him :-\)
It's for the propshaft I'd made, I'd moved the engine foreward slightly..but when I fitted it..I still was about 1mm too short..and certainly wasn't going to fit some washers ::)
So I've been cutting and shutting and using the sliding spline I should have used in the first place..which means I can fit it much more easily ? So more pics of that soon
I've fitted another front end to the chop (temporary) just for moving around purposes? While I have some stuff done on the springers..and fitted some exhaust wrap to the trike

Glad to hear that you managed to find some motivation. Still looking for some around here.

Well I've found some more motivation  :)
And after looking at the Diff mounting I decided to add some strength back into the design of the frame? Seeing as the passenger (mrs Stinkey) will be sitting on it ?
It's going to have these tubes welded to the plate behind the tow bar and they will slide onto some solid slugs ( welded) onto the frame,with thick pins pushed through with split pins holding them in place ?

Nicely curvy :)

Would you expect anything less ? ;D and no holes ? ::)

Nice and smooth.
As for a lack of holes at the back, there's always the diff cover. :D

I was toying with that notion.. ;D all I need now is some Argon gas for my welder? :-[

Nice work Stinkey, gives it an Alien look.

Alien look  :o and I was talking about Eric Von daniken and Aliens?

Thought I'd extend the rear mudguards so that the white running lights could be seen clearly from the front ( for the test )

But as usual the pics won't load up? >:(

It's like someone has taken a fairground waltzer seat and chopped it about. Not sure if I like it.

Talking of seats on Andys chop,so thought I'd post these ( hopefully ?) the Missus insisted I make the seat more comfy..the Tool roll/backrest is made from an old t-bag caddy with an old horse harness ( thanks STIX ) belt which I pressed some brass eyelets into..I made a floating bracket from a scrap of ally to mount it on..

Nice.
Suspension. I had suspension once.

Been trying for 2 days to post some pics ? And my phone won't let me sign into MM? Grrr!

Love technology, don't you?! :)

Probably because the site is 'Not secure'. The wife's phone can't log into unsecured sites. Possibly a way around it in settings.

Not secure ? Neither are my Y fronts..but nether stopped me before? ;D yes technology is wonderful  >:( what I was hoping to post was some pics of the frame/diff connector and the wiring to the mudguards?

But you can't see it ?

nope

Ive seen it in a video from yesterday when it went out on the road for the first time, congratulations Steve finally after all the hard work it is out there causing a huge grin.

Could I have the link to video if it's available on line please, I love moving pictures I do  :D

Sorry Steve and I chat daily vie whatsapp and he sent the vids to me that way, and I don’t know how to upload to the site.

I'm not sure we can. Think it'd need to be hosted somewhere like YouTube, then the link can be posted here.

Or if you use WhatsApp I can forward them to you

Ok.guys..YouTube ..type in STINKEYS trike 1st ride ?

https://youtu.be/LDOGUyOa4lo

good to see it running, how was it

It was the best/easiest test ride I've had TBH Merv? Nothing came loose or fell off..no overheating issues..I've had to redo the position of the rear indicators though,the missus said she couldn't see them ?

That's good, really pleased for you.

cracking work sir. well done  ;) ;)

now ride the buggery out of it  ;D ;D ;D :-*

Took it out for it's first ride on Monday evening..off to see my son for instructions regarding dog sitting (3 bulldog/frenchie on steroids :o/ puppy) while he's away..not even a 1/4 mile away..put it into 4th gear..splutter splutter ..died..tried it again..managed a little bit further..nothing..fuel tap is on,fuel filter seems empty..plenty in the tank (sir ) so sat outside Bournemouth Airport on my trusty steed not going anywhere  ??? Rang my buddy ,but his truck was loaded up..rang the missus..looks like I'm going to push it home? Started it,turned it around...died again..at least my hazard lights work..and my new battery seems to be doing ok..
Suddenly a young guy in a van..slows down and asks what's wrong? Parks up and comes over..the plastic fuel filter inlet had bent over and was restricting the flow of fuel..( don't use 25 year old plastic fuel filters :-[)
So by now the wife had shown up..Benjamin ( white van man) said hop on and he will push,wife behind with her hazards flashing ..
The trike is actually very light and moves freely..plus he was young and fit..and on the downhill section he stood on the tow bar and rode it with me steering :D


At the mini roundabout in our village..my buddy pulled up behind us in his fully laden recovery truck,whilst I was walking along pushing as best I could..a guy pulled up on his Harley..offered Help..so now..it's me sat steering an older guy and a younger lad pushing,wife following and recovery truck behind..followed by dozens of Irate /angry/ bemused cars/vans all looking on/tooting horns/laughing etc? ;D they pushed it the last couple of hundred feet..and I was safely home..wifey took them back to their bike/van..they both came back to my place..we diagnosed the possible problem? Then sat in the back garden and had a beer and chatted till it got dark..I've made 2 new friends..what a brilliant day..

Fantastic....it restores your faith in humanity, if trike had run without problems you would be 2 friends less.

Nice work on the steed, I likes it a lot, more pics or youtube when able please.

Cheers mate..ok I will try? I'm attempting another ride out tonight once traffic has died down ;D

Good idea. Folk rushing to get home after work can be somewhat irritable and less forgiving of anyone who impedes their progress.

Hehe. dave the first test ride attempt was at 7pm.. :D. Well folks..I've downloaded another video of this evenings test ride..YouTube again..STINKEYS trike first ride part 2..
It rides really nice and smooth..but I feel I might need a wider(flatter across the top?) tyre ? Any advice ?
And I never broke down either?

What size rim you got?

Sidecar outfit tyres are available in a few sizes or if you have a 19" rim there are tyres made for the Austin 7 racing guys that are street legal. Look out for load and speed ratings though. The Avon triple duty tyre is poor in these aspects and has a speed rating of only 75 mph.

I've got a 19 inch tyre..which I do believe is for a sidecar ?

Remember to check your wheel rim width is suitable for the size of tyre. There is a tyre size/rim chart I added, at the top of the  Bike Tech section. Most sidecar tyres are for reasonably wide rims.

The rims I've got are both the same  8)

cracking monster there, love it, well done. Love it when a plan comes together.  ;D ;D

It looks good. i like the wide wheel they set it off. If your running on a 19" front wheel have a look a the avon cobra trike tyre. any wat you done well to get it msva tested and dvla registered that quick.

Cheers guys ..been checking and retightening nuts and bolts..and purchased some new nylock nuts for the rockers on the springer..and also changed the front tyre..

Which is taller/wider and chunkier so hopefully I will see a positive difference once I get back out on it ? I was just starting to relax and get into the groove last night on my way home.. 8)

Changing mine resulted in slightly heavier steering but that was a small price to pay for the massive increase in front end grip, especially in the wet.
All you can do is try it and see how it feels.

Play with tyre pressures, it takes a while but eventually you find what works for you.  Also you get used to trike riding!  When a mechanic took it for a test ride after working on it he came back and asked me 'how the heck do you get round corners on this?' - I was kind of surprised till I thought abbout it.  That was before I had my lovely new extended yokes and wider bars.....

BG..I'm listening to all this advice..and I really am surprised at how easy it does handle..apparently it's raining tomorrow ? So I may have to wait for my next chance..I'm a fair weather rider nowadays  ;D

When it's raining is the perfect time to explore the handling and braking limits of your new trike.  ;D
Heavy traffic, pouring rain, going too fast onto a roundabout. When combined, these are the things that really make your heart beat a bit quicker.

Oh yeah, had a few exciting moments drifting roundabouts in the wet!

I can spin up the inside rear wheel on tight corners and roundabouts no problem. I can't make the front slide for any money though.

Had my fill of heavy rain /snow/fog/traffic as a motorbike courier in London while doing the knowledge at the same time thanks ??? But tbh my main reason is my electrics..Martin the sparky was going to come back and fit waterproof plugs etc..but apparently he's retired and won't do anymore work? And I'd only fitted a temporary switch cover(s) ready for him for easy access ? :-[

Just a small update..since changing the front tyre..the gremlins have been hard at work ???
I decided to put some Antifreeze in the engine..which was premixed 50/50..replaced the bolts on the risers,filled up the tank, the thing just won't run right? :o Very rich..engine got hot very quickly..turns out the engine doesn't like a 50/50 mix..so I drained some out and replaced water..amazing difference  :)
But still running erratically..hunting..so tried adjusting all the carb settings..got it ticking over reasonably ok?
Time for a test run..put it in gear..didn't want to move?
Bit more revs..and slowly manoeuvred it out the front..around the car park area..doesn't like it..pressed the brake pedal :o nothing happened..pump,pump..phew! Brakes..obviously air is still in the system?
So I'm fitting a separate front brake m/c..and will just have the foot pedal for the rear..

And rear oil bearing in the gearbox was leaking..so I'm not a happy bunny :'(
Mr MM gave me the number of a chap who runs a classic car tuning company..they said they can sort out the carburettor problem..not cheap..but I'm thinking it's the best thing..chatting to one of the guys who helped push the trike home..he said he would have done it for me? But seeing has he lives in Durham ?

Most anti freeze has a lower heat transfer rate than plain water, but even if it's never going to freeze some is needed as a corrosion inhibitor. Think I used a mix of about 20/80.
The gearbox output seal is easy enough to replace but you may find wear/corrosion on the output flange. If you are lucky (I was) this can be polished out, otherwise it's either a new flange or have the existing one sleeved.
Personally  I think a separate brake system for the front is a good idea as it gives far more control.
 As My gear change is on the right (and I've had problems with my right hand) I used a Harley clutch master cylinder for the front brakes. Luckily this was the right size for my twin disc system.
Good luck with sorting it out.

Yes I read about the Antifreeze on Fifers website..does anybody know how he's doing ?
I've got 2 spare gearboxes  ;D so hopefully i will sort it easily,I'm assuming I just unbolt the end piece and go from there ? Sleeved ?
Funny you should mention Harley..I've pinched the M/C off my Chop..which fits perfectly but may need to grind down some of the larger diameter tubing to move it further along?

Unless the output shaft bearing needs replacing, it's just a matter of unbolting the prop at the gearbox end, then taking off the output flange (big centre nut with lock tab) and carefully lever out the old seal.
There are special thin wall sleeves available that can be pressed onto the flange if it is too worn where the seal rubs.
Not heard from fifer for a while.
If you are changing to a bike master for the front brake, it's possible that you may need a smaller master for the rear.
Lack of brakes after the trike has been standing may be caused by the master cylinder being mounted low down. Residual pressure valves stop this from happening.

The master cylinder for the rear will hopefully be the same one I've got,I was thinking I may need a residual valve.ive used them before..

I just wanted say a big THANK YOU to a good buddy and a true GENTLEMAN..who's a fellow Manky..whom I met through this GREAT site..mrs Stinkey and I recently drove over to France to help him decorate his Chateau ;D and has a thank you he bought me something ..which was amazing and certainly not expected ?
Cheers STIX..I'm well chuffed and something to keep me busy..

Gonna build a chariot? :)

More than welcome mate only one of the many that have said  “we will come and see you “ that actually did, and I know the financial drain it was, so when you said you needed a trailer for your eventual move it was a no brainier cos I know you wouldn’t accept cash for doing a favour. Enjoy the trailer and getting it modified into what you need.

Stix

Chariot ? Hmm that's a good idea  ::)
And your welcome john..I always try to keep my promises.. 8)

Yesterday I took my trike to a small company that specialises in tuning old classics..( but they don't work on old boys ;D) as recommended by Andy ;).. Based on the A272 petersfield road not far from Winchester ..
You need to prebook because they can get busy..although he was quite yesterday ..has I turned up an Austin 1100/1300 was pulling out for a test run..it certainly sounded sweet and bought back memories..Tom the Owner likes you to get there early for the ambient temperature ..
We had a break in the weather and managed to unload the trike in between the showers..so while Tom and his son set about tuning it..we had a cuppa and my brother supplied the biscuits ( ginger nuts)
Once he finished..he explained what he'd done..etc..modified the carburettor needle..readjusted the settings,and the timing..better plugs..giving me an extra 12hp  :o certainly felt the difference when driving it out of his drive ( uphill) back to the truck..

He told me to just use BP top grade fuel or Esso..and to use the Additive he supplied..he also said this additive would negate Ethanol in any future Fuels?
So needless to say I highly recommend these guys..not cheap but worth it..Aireytuning .com
I wanted to take some pics of the guys working but it was raining.. :-[

A 12 horse power gain's pretty good when Reliants only have 40 to start with :)
I think they added 12 to mine too. Felt like a completely different vehicle when I rode it home.

Definitely did..hence the brake system redo...I've put a residual valve into the back brake line and it feels better even without bleeding them..tomorrow I'm running new braided line from handlebar M/C to front caliper..so fingers crossed

Busy, busy! :)

Well I'm busy trying to find things to do most days tbh ;D been trying to sell the house for 16 months now,viewings have ceased,I believe I won't sell until Brexit sorts itself out ? So stuck in limbo keeping busy

Well, we learn something new every day....Stinkey's brother has ginger nuts, Stinkey's words not mine.

I was waiting for smutty comments from you lot regarding his gingers? ;D

Smutty?....how very dare you!. I was referring to his biscuit choice of course, I thought he may have been a Hob Nob ;D ;D

Well I'd say he's less a hob and more the later :D

Again Stinkey's words not mine  ;D

Nowt done on the trike.apart from starting it up every now and then..starts on the button and runs SO SWEET..even on these cold mornings? WOW !
But I've managed to FINALLY pick up the FRONT end ( springers ) for my chop at last..only been waiting since March

Nice.

And today I'm out in the workshop proper..and finally managed to fit the springer front end back on at last!

Progress! :)

Though I'd show off the oil tank I made for the chop,now it's back from the son in law..he's a polisher..

Yes it is twisted stainless  ;D

A lot of work gone into making that !
It's unusual and I applaud you sir.

Cheers Dave 😎👍

On Saturday I took a break from rebuilding the trailer ( for the trike) and had a delivery of parts and engine ( cheap) so on Sunday my brother came round to work on his chop,I think he was more exited about fitting the new engine into my chop than I ? :) so we spent a little time fitting said engine,then sorted out some new exhaust studs and gaskets on his chop..

Lookin good.
 883 or 1200 ?

Morning good sir, 1200cc, with 22k on the clock..I'm using the wiring loom that came with it,full factory alarm/immobiliser  :) so should be a quick build from now on?

Nice find.
You keep telling yourself that.  :D

Well in man hours actually working on it I mean? 😁..my trike keeps jumping out of reverse any ideas?

Possibly a broken/weak detent spring. You should be able to feel when the ball bearing engages in the grooves in the selector shaft, or a bent selector not allowing the gears to fully mesh.

Been down and out for a few days, so a bit slow responding, grea work, love the oil tank, you gotta plan a fuel tank like that now  ;D

Somehow I feel a stainless steel tank would be blinding everyone  :o
Started to make the top engine mount on the chop today, not finished yet

Mounted speedo and coil today

And

Has anybody got some mid controls for a sportster ?

Looks the nuts dad hopefully I’ll come over Sunday for a butchers

The Harley tank suits the chop much better than the other one 👍🏻

No controls I'm afraid, but you're pushing on with that mate. Looks good

Took a break from doing the wiring on the chop and made some spacers for the rear sprocket, needed to come out 10mm..to clear the chain away from the tyre..I've got an old chain to use to align with,but just need a new front sprocket and a big socket to release the old belt drive sprocket

The sportster drive sprocket is a bugger. Think it's 1 7/8" (could be wrong) and it's not very thick. Most sockets don't fit well due to the internal chamfer on them and need to be machined to remove this. Remember that it's a LH thread so undo clockwise.

Cheers Mr Olds,I asked Mrs Stinkey to help me with removing the front sprocket ( belt drive) ..I don't have the correct size socket ( yes 1 7/8ths ) I actually snapped the leverage bar ( thin wall tubing) while she had a crowbar jamming the pulley 😥 needless to say ive not removed it yet? And to buy the socket is £20..😱

I had to buy a socket & adaptor to take the drive shaft nuts off my Pop. 50 quid!  :o

I might have one of those buddy. I’ll have a look in the garage tomorrow morning, and let you know. If I do I’ll pop it in the post.

Your a good lad Clive 👍😎

Bol***ks, forgot to look. Will try again in the morning! :(

Sorry to raise your hopes buddy, had a look and it’s a nope.............

Ive got one being delivered today, so no panic Clive, cheers anyway 👍

It arrived

And today I got these..fitted an old mudguard I've had lying around..boy i didn't realise how twisted it was till I fitted the new brackets? I ended up cutting the back part off which helped..

And

Handlebar clamps! That's clever :)

 ;D very similar indeed Andy..but I wanted it all one piece..and today..I managed to get the front sprocket off with my son in laws muscles? ;D

Relatives have their uses :)

Especially big strong ones  ;D

 ;D

So for the past 2 days ( more like weeks?) I've been tinkering with the wiring ,my least favourite thing ( mystical stuff :o)..
I must point out with some advice and wisdom of a local guy who's obviously a trained mystic in all things that spark and contain smoke?
I intended to use the original Loom in it's entirety but trying to hide that lot would have been hideously FUGLY :o
At some stage in the future I want to hide the wires through the frame,but for now it's cable tied ( and all working  :D)  tested by Phil the spark..I will be making a top cover for it and mount the battery above this ?

But I've thought of another idea while typing this? :D

I'm trying to work out where that is -under the seat?

Really?   :D it's behind the gear box andy just in front of the rear wheel

Ahh -I see it now :)

Easy when you know what/where/when ;D

And today I thought I'd put the back wheel on again with new spacers so I can get the measurements for my offset sprocket ? And also started on the rear brake M/C and pedal?

Fuel tap arrived so made a new tank outlet ( tubing ) and welded that on ,and cut off the old outlet and welded a patch over the hole..will pressure test it soon..

I haven't welded for ages -think I've forgotten how!

I have cataracts so my eyesight is diminishing and find it difficult to actually see up close without my glasses and wearing the welding helmet makes it worse  :o :D

Yeah, I found the same when I started wearing reading glasses for close-up work. Now I struggle to see what I'm doing with a welding helmet on.

Trying to resize my pictures

After trying about 10 different apps on my tablet ive had to admit defeat on posting pictures on here now?  My iPad has given up on me now so I'm rather annoyed?  When I last spoke with the Guvnor he mentioned he was upgrading this site? 🤞 but it's going to cost money?  I'd gladly chip in with a donation and I am sure others will? 

Ha! I've just paid the bill this week. Don't worry about it.
Yes, the site will be getting updated & relaunched later this year, but not till my truck's finished. I'm going to get the doors signwritten by Simon Pollock, (Nefarious Pinstriping), who lives locally & also happens to be an ex web designer. So when the doors are done That'll become the new logo & the background colour of the site will be changed from red to green to match the truck.
Steve, I just use the photo resizer app' on my phone to reduce photos to 600 x 600. If you're having problems, email them to me & I'll reduce them for you -although some cameras seem to use a different JPEG version, which isn't always compatible with the forum.

Camera?  :D I must admit I haven't tried using my phone to even go onto the site let alone post pictures?

I use camera pic and either PC or laptop but sometimes the site will accept my (resized) photos and sometimes it won't,

One thing that I think makes a difference - with my resizer I have a choice whether to resize the original or make the resized one a copy, ie a new photo - the latter is better.

Also, once I've tried to add photos to a post and failed, it seems to remember and keep failing - so it's better to start again on a new post.

Sometimes none of the above work - which is why I rarely post pictures on here now!

It will get updated & reformatted to be more mobile phone friendly, promise. We're on a very old, outdated system here. I think it's still coal fired.

I think most of us are running outdated systems 🤣😎...I tried using my phone on MM last night, downloading an app to resize my pictures..typed out a few words, posted the picture, up came the warning sign..too large..then it deleted my post 🤬😡😱?? I was tempted to throw the phone at the wall

Maybe we've got a secret anti Stinkey setting I don't know about!

Hello all, not been on here for a while, but I'd like to add my frustration to the picture debate - nigh on impossible on my ipad.
Trike wise I'm thinking of swapping it with a yam vmax with a smokey engine. Anyone know anything about them?

Can you post a picture of it :)

I had my suspicions? 🤔😎 I must admit I don't know much about smokey engine's? 🤔🤣