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« Reply #180 on: November 19, 2013, 05:35:45 PM » |
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Wasn't the extra work worth it though Dave -they look like original factory castings. Very nice.
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« Reply #181 on: November 19, 2013, 05:56:16 PM » |
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I think so  Though when finished I doubt anyone will notice. Have just realised this little project, has taken over 5 months so far. I've been doing other stuff as well but I'm glad I didn't set any sort of deadline on this. |
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« Reply #182 on: November 19, 2013, 08:25:56 PM » |
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« Reply #183 on: November 20, 2013, 03:40:12 PM » |
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The missus said I should clear out the junk and reduce my vehicles soon. The reason being, she doesn't want to have to do it when I'm dead  Mudguard mounts. Just simple steel tubes with a 1/2" radius dimple filed into them, to match the forks. Due to their position mid span, each of these is welded on with just a couple of very heavy tack welds. |
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« Reply #184 on: November 21, 2013, 11:19:44 AM » |
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It's a scary thought Dave, but eventually we're all gonna reach the point where we've got more projects than years left!
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« Reply #185 on: November 22, 2013, 05:14:27 PM » |
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Internal throttle fitted and decided on twin countersunk retaining screws. One will be hidden by the twist grip, the other by the mirror clamp. Also welded in the cable guide tube and the risers followed by a coat of etch primer. No changing anything now.
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« Reply #186 on: November 22, 2013, 07:51:55 PM » |
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Amazing work ....
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« Reply #187 on: November 22, 2013, 08:38:51 PM » |
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Lookin' jolly nice Dave. How did you create the raised shapes on the risers?
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« Reply #188 on: November 22, 2013, 09:11:12 PM » |
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Difficult to describe so I've done a quick sketch. Not very accurate but should show what I mean.
The upright tube (1" OD 3.25mm wall) is cut away to fit the horizontal tube (1"ID 4mm wall) but offset enough to leave enough material to shape then hammer over the top. Then you simply weld all the way around and finish shape with a file.
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« Reply #189 on: November 22, 2013, 09:24:18 PM » |
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Even your quick sketch is better than the stuff I make! That gives a lovely cast look to it. Nice.
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« Reply #190 on: November 23, 2013, 09:00:04 PM » |
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I know that's not true and the pop & xs prove it. Mounted up the headlight today and it looked awful  plus decided the bulbs and temp gauge probably wouldn't last too long bouncing up and down. Change in direction and now the headlight is high mounted from a new stirrup bolted to the top yoke. No pic yet as the camera is dead but a pic of a favourite bike shows the sort of positioning I now have. The bracket on the forks will be used for the horn. Some wont like it but I don't care  |
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« Reply #191 on: November 23, 2013, 09:07:18 PM » |
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I used to have a biking buddy who always built his chops with high mounted headlights like that. It became his signature style. On some bikes, particularly more vintage styled ones, it just really works.
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« Reply #192 on: November 23, 2013, 09:10:34 PM » |
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I would have thought it would be horrible but it takes the line right through - lovely!
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« Reply #193 on: November 23, 2013, 09:49:34 PM » |
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If you have not already seen them elsewhere, these pics might be of interest, Dave.
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« Reply #194 on: November 23, 2013, 11:58:53 PM » |
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Are those my photos? That was at the Southampton MAG bike show, at the Cricketers pub in Eastleigh a couple of years ago. Nicely built trike. I think it was featured in one of the magazines shortly after.
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