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« Reply #225 on: June 22, 2016, 09:26:09 PM » |
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I am awaiting a few more pics, and when I receive I shall post. Regarding handling, Mr M, steering is excellent and positive, but back end is too soft so some quite serious "surgery" will be required there I feel, including a revised sub frame. There is also an issue that I feared regarding prop. clearance where it passes under the swinging arm mid brace, is too limited on suspension compression, so that also needs removing and sorting. Other various unforseens, of course, but all in all, promising, but better 1 up than 2 up! So, things to do, but other more pressing issues need my attention else where, so this may have to be put on the back burner for a spell, we shall see, anyway, as Bugs Bunny always said, "That's all for now, folks!"....Morrag
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« Reply #226 on: June 22, 2016, 09:57:13 PM » |
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Found a couple more, and Mr. M, speed wise, well its a 500cc motor so it ain't going to light up no Xmas Tree  , but having said that it was ok, although hindered by the driveline and suspension mods required, but, and if I ever get the hang of driving it! reminds me a bit of the culture shock of the first sidecar outfit, or trike ride! but I warmed to those, so...... Morrag |
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« Reply #227 on: June 22, 2016, 10:22:08 PM » |
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If it creates 2 grins like that, you must've done something right! |
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« Reply #228 on: June 23, 2016, 09:24:39 AM » |
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Well done sir. A few adjustments are always going to be needed on something like this.
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« Reply #229 on: July 15, 2016, 08:50:35 PM » |
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I have now modified the "too soft" rear suspension, by prefabricating a sub-frame that brings the suspension units nearer vertical, and moving the damper bottom mounts nearer the wheel spindle. At the same time I have added a "tunnel" in the swinging arm upper X-brace for added prop.clearance on full "bump", and included a removable lower X-brace to run below the prop shaft. The rear end certainly feels a great deal "stiffer" and I have room to stiffen further with the pre-load adjusters , should it be required, was next n the list?...........  |
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« Reply #230 on: July 15, 2016, 08:52:00 PM » |
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« Reply #231 on: July 15, 2016, 09:10:07 PM » |
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Well that certainly looks like it'll work Dave. Nicely done.
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« Reply #232 on: July 15, 2016, 09:50:50 PM » |
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Well, I'm currently using the pair of XS Spring/dampers that you kindly "donated" Andy, but the springs are rated at 97 Lbs ,which is on the low side, but just about manageable, unless I can find a 2.5" diam.springs, 8" or 9" long, rated at 125/150 Lbs, which would be better, but for now I reasonably satisfied, Morrag.
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« Reply #233 on: July 15, 2016, 10:12:04 PM » |
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I'd forgotten that's where they went!
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« Reply #234 on: July 16, 2016, 12:43:40 PM » |
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I have just taken a pair of 2.5" 140lb springs off my car, but I think they are longer than 9", I will measure them on Monday. You can have them with pleasure if they are any good.
Paul.
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« Reply #235 on: July 16, 2016, 02:28:25 PM » |
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Appreciate that Paul, even if longer I can probably accommodate if you could let me know general dims. length o/d and I/d plus spring wire diam. if possible, that would b3e a great help, Regards, Morrag
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« Reply #236 on: July 18, 2016, 09:40:26 AM » |
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These are from Rally Design (still got the sticker on them  ). Length = 10" OD= 2.67" ID= 1.90" Wire Dia= 0.34" SR= 140lb If you think you can use them PM me your address and I will send them down. Paul.  3 wheeler, but not as we know it, Jim! |
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« Reply #237 on: July 18, 2016, 08:33:01 PM » |
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Paul, I shall do some measuring and figuring! tomorrow and get back to you, many thanks, Morrag
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« Reply #238 on: August 28, 2016, 10:41:04 PM » |
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Got around to setting up the SU on the "3" yesterday, and the under bonnet area looks like this. Anyway, it needs some further minor "tweeking" when run under load, but I have lost interest for the moment, so, moving on to an overhaul of my trusty '65 T100!..................
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« Reply #239 on: April 14, 2018, 02:19:11 AM » |
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Got around to setting up the SU on the "3" yesterday, and the under bonnet area looks like this. Anyway, it needs some further minor "tweeking" when run under load, but I have lost interest for the moment, so, moving on to an overhaul of my trusty '65 T100!..................
I've been catching up on this build with real interest. It's turned out a cracker of a creation, I must say. Hmm... I have a mouldy Scimitar outside with Triumph TR6-derived front wishbone suspension and a fairly dodgy chassis (as they all are, with the ravages of time). I also have an RX-7 lump and gearbox in the kitchen... It would be perfectly possible to discard the outriggers of the chassis and build a tandem -seater trike out of the bones, using a GS 1100G or a GV1400 swingarm for a wider tyre. I'm sticking with the GS origins of that purely for convenience, as I know the Suzuki parts bin reasonably well. Your method of space framing and cladding with alloy, intrigues me. I shall re-visit the idea when I finally get my outer workshop floor down and a proper vehicle entrance made in the front wall. |
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