started my own project

[dracken1]

So there we are. 4 frame jigs, 3 tube benders etc etc, and i have to have my frame built out of house. Mainly because our box jigs are for making compact classic british frames not high headstock long rigids.
so the basic frame was made by a very good friend of mine "malcolm sheperdson" who owns metal malarkey.
http://www.malarkeyengineering.co.uk/

Engine choice yamaha 850 tdm  360 degree crank.was tetermined by the fact i had one, i've not seen one used for this job (probably see loads now i've started) the engine is compact being dry sump. and it's a good torquey lump that used to pull me to 120 on a good day (hardtail will stop me doing that to often) the engine has been tilted back 10 degrees..
i wanted to use 41mm forks  12" over based on hd. so the frame has a 40 degree rake, the yokes a 5 degree rake giving me a 45 degree rake and the trail will be 110mm  so although u turns  will be a thing of the past it should handle errr okay...ish.
i need 3.5 litres of oil capacity which i was going to get by sectioning the tank and making the the rear of it the oil tank. but not sure now. i will have to use a fuel pump probably. and although i need the rad capacity i want a different sized rad. as the standard one is wide but not high.
oh well let the late nights commence.

started my own project

started my own project

started my own project

started my own project

started my own project

[Manky Monkey]

Coo, that is a high headstock in't it! You gonna be able to see over that Wynne?    Will the headstock need any bracing?
Nice frame.

[dracken1]

i'll be putting the gusset plates around the headstock. once i've decided on style.

oh and i'll have you know that i am average hight for a Welsh person.

[blair]

cool Wynne  , i thought about a using a tdm motor before , should be a good machine once finished keep plenty of pics comming.

oh just a though i have a few spare power bands for that type of engine . let me know if you need a power boost 

[dracken1]

i've always perferred twins and triples to fours. and the tdm uses the same 5 valve tech as the fz's.

and your shock still has not arrived. i am chasing it up.

so might be a good idea to hang on to those power bands. i hear they make excellent suspension.

[Firery Fred]

Looks cool to me Wynne  ,I just can't ride hardtail anymore,my back won't let me 

[blair]

no rush Wynne im really not ready for it and may not even use it on this build. looking forward to seeing yours progress though