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« Reply #105 on: August 16, 2009, 08:43:41 AM » |
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Photos! We need photos!
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« Reply #106 on: August 16, 2009, 09:23:10 AM » |
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OK ..This is the base frame and sides........  Have welded a bolt to the side of the battery for the earth terminal.(out of shot) The blob of weld at to the right is the head of a welded bolt that is one of the fixings,this will bolt to the gussetting of the frame. Sides will be held on with 6mm allen head s/s bolts. The battery with the side removed...The rear and end will stay there permanently  The complete thing . I had to raise one side to clear the terminals of the battery. Couldnt make it same depth right across ,as frame intruded!  The corner panel will be cut out to fit a removable panel to hold the ign switch and other switches. Will have to paint the lid after p40'ing the end piece as it was such a barstuard to shape ,as I predicted. Cant show it insitu as not got frame back yet. |
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« Reply #107 on: August 16, 2009, 09:34:43 AM » |
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That's very tidy Rod.
One of the things I still don't seem to have learnt is to make the 'leccy box as big as possible. You think you've got masses of room for the battery, fuses, relays, etc, but once you start fitting it all, that spare room gets eaten up very quickly. Making the access as wide as you can is a good idea too. Very nice mate.
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« Reply #108 on: August 16, 2009, 09:43:03 AM » |
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Heres a pic of the seat I built .Its chequer plate aly shaped ,with a plywood laminated about 1" wide around underside edge ,to give me a base to staple to . I tried the ply right across the width of the seat but it wasnt plyable enuf. You can also see the brackets for the rear springs I fitted (also the hinge bolts are in on the front of the seat)I wasnt gonna fit these yet ,but after talking to Pie(met him yesterday) I think I'll do this now!  Im using a cut up old double m/bike seat for the foam ,covered with camping mat foam ,which I liberated from my camping gear. |
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« Reply #109 on: August 16, 2009, 09:49:59 AM » |
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Clutch pedal ,roughly cut out.  I welded the peg to a section of tube ,so that I could slide it along the frame and clamp it with hose clips 'til I got the position right for me.The other clips are holding the bush and carrier for the clutch pedal . I did the same set up to get the positions right. This set up ,slung under the frame transfers the lever to the inside of the frame to allow a straighter operation of the clutch operating rod.The lever is attached by a squared off end on a piece of 19mm bar ,with a 10mm thread machined on the end. The lever will then have a collar that fits over the 19mm bar ,and welded to the side of the lever. This will have a roll pin thro the collar and across the bar and thro the collar on the other side (belt and braces!)Yo can just see the end of the 10mm thread on the inside of the frame.Havent finalised the lengths of the pedal and lever,so will wait to finalise this when first ridden .I reckon Ive got it right tho' as I can easily push the pedal down to operate the clutch ,with 2 fingers.(oo er) Yeah it looks rough a the moment ,but is already looking better after final welding. Will pretty it all up later. |
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« Reply #110 on: August 16, 2009, 09:52:20 AM » |
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Coming together nicely. The pedal pivots on my red Reliant & on Flap's orange one are underslung in the same way.
We've yet to meet Mr Pie -maybe cos we keep hassling him for a write-up on his trike!
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« Reply #111 on: August 16, 2009, 10:01:05 AM » |
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Nice bloke!
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« Reply #112 on: August 17, 2009, 06:55:36 AM » |
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All these "little bits n pieces" seem to take forever to do don`t they? But you`ve managed to get tons done since the last picturial update, keep up the good work mate.
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NO I WON`T. aye ok then, i will
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« Reply #113 on: August 17, 2009, 07:48:44 AM » |
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Ive written a list now! Every time I cross sumat off,it seems I add another forgotten bit to do!
Another early morning lathe session today . Got the h/bar ends made up to fit the 7/8" switch gear and grips.Gotta get them plug welded in at some point.
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« Reply #114 on: August 17, 2009, 11:20:41 AM » |
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Hey Rod, good to meet you the other day! If I can help with anything you know where I am, just give me a shout.
Mr Monkey, just goes to show I need to work on my 'first impressions' technique as I met you at last years hot rod drags and had a brief chat with you.
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« Reply #116 on: August 17, 2009, 02:35:19 PM » |
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Memory span of a goldfish. Yeah, I admit I'd completely forgotten that encounter. Apologies Mr Pie -we did indeed chat. Nothing personal, honest! I need a poke with a stick from time to time to remind me about all sorts of stuff. I write lists, then forget where I've put them.  |
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« Reply #117 on: August 17, 2009, 02:36:54 PM » |
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No wonder the mail is late sometimes(all the time)  |
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« Reply #118 on: August 17, 2009, 02:37:36 PM » |
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Who are you? Have we met?
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« Reply #119 on: August 18, 2009, 07:24:42 PM » |
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I write lists too. Have you got mine?
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