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« Reply #900 on: November 25, 2012, 01:17:55 PM » |
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Bars are made from the same 1 inch bore ERW tubing as the frame, with built in risers, attached to the top yoke with hidden 12mm bolts. I was going to step the ends down to 7/8" to take Japanese bike switchgear.
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« Reply #901 on: November 25, 2012, 01:20:25 PM » |
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Enormous carb trumpet is a cast aluminium Harley item.
I modified the engine rocker cover to angle the filler neck out from under the top frame tube. The engine sat in it here is just a dummy, with no internals, for building around. The proper one needs a strip down & check over.
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« Reply #902 on: November 25, 2012, 01:22:04 PM » |
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The 4 into 1 exhaust manifold was an Ebay buy. It's mild steel, so is also covered in surface rust. I'dve cleaned it up & had it chromed.
The tank's an aftermarket "King Sportster", (basically the same as a standard Harley Sportster tank, but a couple of inches wider).
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« Reply #903 on: November 25, 2012, 01:26:35 PM » |
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Steel footplates are 1960s tractor fittings, just propped in place here.
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« Reply #904 on: November 25, 2012, 01:34:09 PM » |
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Like my own green trike, now sold to one of my workmates, Id've loved to see this one finished & being ridden. Would've been great for trundling back & forth across the country estate Taz & I live on. Much tougher looking than mine, but then Taz is more macho than I am!
Don't know what the future holds for me, but for now I'll be moving into lodgings in Basingstoke, Hants, where I work. I won't have the facilities for any more full builds. So this may very well be the very last trike I build.
Farewell Little Grey.
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« Reply #905 on: November 25, 2012, 01:36:35 PM » |
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Love that front  you will I have no doubt build another its in your blood ! .. |
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steel wasn't invented to make bloody staples with!
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« Reply #906 on: November 25, 2012, 01:46:27 PM » |
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 Chris Ireland, (Desperate Dan), said that to me a few years ago. It's a disease with no cure.
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« Reply #907 on: November 25, 2012, 05:51:58 PM » |
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now what should i do with this ,bucket, of grey paint i saved  i was hoping to sell it to andy at some point |
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LIVE FAST and DIE YOUNG,, past 50 AND STILL HERE NOW. WAITING. FOR. THE. GRIM. REAPER
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« Reply #908 on: November 25, 2012, 07:57:14 PM » |
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You could always add a dash of green then he'd take it I'm sure |
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« Reply #909 on: November 25, 2012, 08:14:53 PM » |
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Pour it in an envelope & post it to the new owner Mike. |
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« Reply #910 on: November 25, 2012, 08:35:54 PM » |
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Those wheels are ace did you have them made or can they be bought?
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« Reply #911 on: November 25, 2012, 08:51:57 PM » |
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They were banded by a guy called James in ...Croydon, I think. I've got his mobile number. Cost 40 quid each to have done. They're standard Morris Minor rims, (same bolt pattern as Reliants), that have been sliced in half & a hoop of fresh steel welded in. In this case 4 inches wide.
Very divided opinions on their safety & legality. The chap who did these, bands wheels for circuit racers. If they can withstand the rigours of a race track, I'm happy for my missus to ride on them.
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« Reply #912 on: November 26, 2012, 08:11:16 AM » |
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Steel footplates are 1960s tractor fittings, just propped in place here.
That's given me a idea for my seat thanks andy |
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« Reply #913 on: November 26, 2012, 08:37:11 AM » |
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Steel footplates are 1960s tractor fittings, just propped in place here.
That's given me a idea for my seat thanks andy What  ? Surely footplates would be a tad uncomfortable for the butt. Whoever buys TE-20 has got a damned good start to a nice trike. You'll build another one day. Be a shame to remove the forks as they seem right but if they do I might be interested in them for Deliverance (just letting the buyer know ) |
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« Reply #914 on: November 26, 2012, 08:50:46 AM » |
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Steel footplates are 1960s tractor fittings, just propped in place here.
That's given me a idea for my seat thanks andy What ? Surely footplates would be a tad uncomfortable for the butt. my thoughts exactly,not my ideal for a comfy seat  |
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Why do every five minute job take all day, and
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