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« Reply #435 on: May 20, 2013, 07:55:00 PM » |
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started fitting the back support parts to the saddle base today. Based on the headrests from the donor galaxy, the back support can move up and down into different lock stops, or be removed altogether. The black plastic clips end up flush with the top of the saddle. My plan is to bring the saddle up a little at the rear to form a natural curve for my bum derrier. the lower back support will project up above that when inserted. tried it out tonight and feels just right. Small pic shows how the clips fit against the leather in the finished job.
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« Reply #436 on: May 20, 2013, 07:55:36 PM » |
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rear rest fully up position
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« Reply #437 on: May 20, 2013, 08:09:50 PM » |
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Just my 2p while youre at the design stage Andy. My first backrest was fixed,non adjustable. I found that apart from getting the height just right(as you have done,by making it height adjusting) I also found that if it was made to swivel on a horizontal axis ,it gave loads of different driving positions eg sitting a bit 'slouched down' or leaning forward etc. It really did improve the feel,and allowed greatly needed movement on a longish journey. My backrest is only slightly padded,so it really needed the angle to alter,to fit my backbone angle. You may get away with yours as its so thickly padded?
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« Reply #438 on: May 20, 2013, 08:44:34 PM » |
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Thanks Rod. In fact the headrest part does rock backwards and forwards, so that may be enough. If it isn't I will design a new head part on the existing stems, so there will be no need to redesign the whole saddle. I guess there is no way of knowing till I go for my first long distance ride. Certainly feels ok so far, but i'm sure you are right, small things become big things after a couple of seated hours.
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« Reply #439 on: May 22, 2013, 10:17:04 AM » |
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« Reply #440 on: May 22, 2013, 06:08:41 PM » |
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What are the 'bobbins' on the sides for?
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« Reply #441 on: May 22, 2013, 06:16:05 PM » |
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What are the 'bobbins' on the sides for?
If your referring to the forks then the bobbins maybe for locating big rubber bands as part of suspension?? |
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« Reply #442 on: May 22, 2013, 06:30:26 PM » |
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What are the 'bobbins' on the sides for?
If your referring to the forks then the bobbins maybe for locating big rubber bands as part of suspension?? That's exactly what they are there for. I believe the suspension unit on the left side is just a damper. The flaked chrome under the right hand lower yoke, suggests a possible stress fracture at the weld. |
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« Reply #443 on: June 05, 2013, 10:24:35 PM » |
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Did a little more this evening. Rear mudguards fitted at the leading edge. Cut out the support for the electric fuel pump, and started on the carrier bracket for the rear master cylinder.
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« Reply #444 on: June 06, 2013, 09:22:42 PM » |
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Master cylinder bracket fitted
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« Reply #445 on: June 06, 2013, 09:23:44 PM » |
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Key switch position, and playing with a location for the remote brake reservoir (sp?)
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« Reply #446 on: June 07, 2013, 08:10:35 PM » |
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Andy Had you thought of mounting it closer to master cylinder?  |
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« Reply #447 on: June 07, 2013, 09:07:25 PM » |
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Andy Had you thought of mounting it closer to master cylinder? Do you mean put the res on th mc bracket? |
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« Reply #448 on: June 08, 2013, 06:43:38 PM » |
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Andy Had you thought of mounting it closer to master cylinder? Do you mean put the res on th mc bracket? Yes, make bracket to fit the upper bolt that holds mc to chassis, with shorter connecting hose |
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« Reply #449 on: June 08, 2013, 08:07:40 PM » |
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Nice soft seat you have there, I guess this idea looks cool but may rupture a disc or summat  Rennies Trike |
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