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« Reply #930 on: October 05, 2014, 08:48:28 PM » |
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« Reply #931 on: October 09, 2014, 05:36:22 PM » |
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Yaba daba doo! It all works again!  Got all cables run in sheathing and connected up.just a few bits more to do,like tiewrapping up etc.gotta get some spiralwrap for the cables running under the main front to back tube.The garage is a right mess with off cuts of cable everywhere! |
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« Reply #932 on: October 09, 2014, 08:09:59 PM » |
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That's great news Rod. Now get out on there and enjoy what's left of the summer.  |
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« Reply #933 on: October 09, 2014, 10:33:37 PM » |
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Well done rod
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I always know what I'm doing. Can you help me
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« Reply #934 on: October 10, 2014, 06:57:11 AM » |
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Good one Rod. This is a great example of perseverance. Well done
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« Reply #935 on: October 10, 2014, 10:39:49 AM » |
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Well done Rod, glad to hear its good news after all the struggles you had with it, does it also mean the water problem has been sorted out after the last engine rebuild
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« Reply #936 on: October 10, 2014, 05:44:12 PM » |
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Thanks everyone.The water prob appears solved now the rad is mounted higher than the thermostat.As previously described, I had to do some surgery on a few bits to get it in the gap between engine and down tubes.ie it now sits inside, instead of outside the down tubes .its very tight to the bottom pulley, no more than 10mm, more like 6mm! Now designing a shroud to fit on the outside of the down tubes and wrap round the sides of the rad , sort of angled.It will cover the ugliness.
Ive ridden it around the grounds since the new rad position, but I'll not be able to tell whether it overheats until I take it for a longer run.cant do this yet as no tax/ins.dont intend to get it back on the road until spring, as a bit skint after just taxing/ insuring my van.The wait is going to be a killer to be honest.
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« Reply #937 on: October 10, 2014, 07:29:48 PM » |
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At least you'll have plenty of time for some fine tuning over the Winter. Congratulations mate. As said, this is proof that perseverance pays off in the end. I'm really glad you've stuck with it & not given up. |
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« Reply #938 on: October 10, 2014, 07:51:44 PM » |
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although it wasn't the easiest solution it's probably the best so well done
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« Reply #939 on: October 10, 2014, 08:29:09 PM » |
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The best solution , although extremely difficult, would have been to modify the frame so that the down tubes were vertical and not sloping as at present.I nearly did that, but couldnt face the work involved.The whole trike would have to be stripped back to the bare frame.
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« Reply #940 on: October 10, 2014, 09:26:01 PM » |
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Well done with sticking with it Rod, As most people on hear take the mick out of me which I don't mind I'm sure I'm not the only one who would like to see an whole picture of the trike as it is. SO, CAN WE SEE A PICTURE |
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« Reply #941 on: October 11, 2014, 08:20:57 AM » |
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Merv, you are certainly not the only one. I too would like to see a pic. of your trike Rod. |
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« Reply #942 on: October 11, 2014, 08:59:08 AM » |
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Will sort a couple out later today.
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« Reply #943 on: October 12, 2014, 08:08:43 AM » |
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So heres a couple of pics..The frame is going to have 6mm stainless wire mesh in it.Going to have a go at making a jig to bend the mesh so it sits proud of the frame by a couple of mm...cue lots of swearing this morning..ooh,no I mustnt its Sunday lol. You can also see the new electrics housing box plus ew position for rad .Lid template on box is for a padded lid as per the rest.Lots more work to do ,repaint the frame etc.May black out the area behind the mesh ie rad,frame pipes etc ..spray matt black.  RODS build........  RODS build........ |
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« Reply #944 on: October 12, 2014, 08:16:10 AM » |
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I love your build cos it's so completely different to the norm here. Interesting swoopy sheet metalwork.
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