Thumper Club Forum
Technical => Project Progress => Topic started by: squirrelciv on February 12, 2008, 09:18:29 PM
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Finished sulking and I've decided to press on with something, anything to keep some sort of momentum in this project. A pair of fair condition XBR rear shocks and a dommie rear disc have been aquired with the view of finishing the rear brake conversion.
Next will be the fibreglassing and loom, so I have to find a complete headlight assembly and some indicators as well as sort out a rear light.
The motor is going to have to wait for a bit. The reason is purely down to me needing to see distinct progress to keep up my enthusiasm. Mr Stringer sit by your phone! I may have need of your talents when it comes to making the rear wheel spacers ;D
Wish me luck guys, I'm going in! ;)
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Good Luck Old Bean! ;D
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Cheers matey ;D
So Far, I've managed to sourse a headlight off a CB500 (I think) and have stripped the loom completely ready for a sort out. I want to simplify the loom as much as possible (get rid of the clutch/stand cut outs and tail light monitor) as well as repair some damaged wires.
My ebay find of a pair of shocks will need a touch up with some paint when the weather warms up a bit and I still need a dommie rear brake rotor so I can finish off the caliper mount and wheel spacer.
After that, it's fibreglass all the way till I finish the bodywork. But like the painting, it needs warmer weather before I can start.
Love it!! ;D
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I still need a dommie rear brake rotor so I can finish off the caliper mount and wheel spacer.
Give me the measurements and I might be able to turn down something for you !
I have access to a lathe on occasion !
Jethro
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Cheers matey, I will.
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A question from the curious... a brake rotor is american for a brake disc (in my experience!) So are you aiming to turn down a brake disc ???
Not that it's a problem, just curious! ;)
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A question from the curious... a brake rotor is american for a brake disc (in my experience!) So are you aiming to turn down a brake disc ???
Not that it's a problem, just curious! ;)
Wheel Spacer !!!! Silly !!!
Yes ! Skimmed a couple of discs !
And I know a lad who made a disc out of a Manhole Cover ! Why I dont really know !
Jethro
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Wheel Spacer !!!! Silly !!!
Yes ! Skimmed a couple of discs !
And I know a lad who made a disc out of a Manhole Cover ! Why I dont really know !
Jethro
Ahhh a spacer, then why didn't you say so? Stupid boys! :P ;D
Next you'll be calling dampers "shock absorbers" ::)
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I knew what you meant 002 ;)
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...and I still need a dommie rear brake rotor so I can finish off the caliper mount...
No squirming out of it by blaming the stalwart Pat ;) You started it! :P ;D
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What's he started? Has he invaded Poland?
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A question from the curious... a brake rotor is american for a brake disc (in my experience!) So are you aiming to turn down a brake disc ???
Not that it's a problem, just curious! ;)
Wheel Spacer !!!! Silly !!!
Yes ! Skimmed a couple of discs !
And I know a lad who made a disc out of a Manhole Cover ! Why I dont really know !
Jethro
Many years ago there was a beautiful MV based special in one of the mags, that had a pair of manhole covers turned back as rotors - good quality cast iron apparently - and exhausts made from salvaged stainless handrail from a swimming pool.
R
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Funny this thread should float to the surface this morning. I've just recieved a second hand rotor from a chap on the XRV forum this morning! How spooky is that? :o
I've got to finish the fibreglass stuff before I can start the rear brake assembly due to the shelf life issues of the resin. (plus warm weather = better cure rates) But with those two jobs out the way, I'm left with the motor, exhaust and wiring.
She's getting there ;D
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Little update for you.
Tank, seat & tail piece and mudguard now made and being prepped for paint. Side panels were a failure I'm afraid as the complex curves I'd hoped for to allow them to flow with the shape of the frame didn't work. Not a total disaster though as they are the right shape and will be used as a pattern for some thin aluminium replacements.
Onward and upwards ;D
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But where's the pics? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
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Here's the latest piccie. Tank & seat are still undergoing prep work (filler and sanding) so please forgive them. Front mudguard needs the same treatment and is just resting on the tyre for this shot. Plan to make the side panels out of some thin Ali or maybe some perspex which could be heated and moulded into the right shape.
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e177/squirrelciv/Abigail/Image019.jpg)
Going to be fun figuring out how I'm going to cover the seat and get some padding under my arse :-)
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Looking good! :)
Finally I can put a name to a picture. What are you using as the base model, it looks a bit like an XBR? I'm looking forward to when mine looks like that... ;)
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Yep Dave, Abigail is indeed a XBR though quite heavily modified. The latest plan is to stick my Dommie motor in her, but that requires me to buy another bike first so could be some time off yet :-\
Heyho, onward and upward ;D
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I like the rear end. I'm doing my XBR but I've kept the original frame at the rear, starting to wish I hadn't now! Are you going to ditch the plastic undertray thingy? Also, how are you mounting your indicators?
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Plastic underbelly has already been ditched in favour of some ali shaped to fit. If you look closely you will see the indicators are already mounted. I made the brackets and brazed them to the frame before powder coating/painting. Most of the original lugs have gone and I've had to make alternative arangements for things like the battery, CDI unit, flasher unit etc etc.
The curved frame rail at the backend was a bit of a job to do (and thanks to the thumpeteers who helped) but does finish things off nicely ;D
She's getting there slowly and I will finish this, but I doubt I'll ever do another project again. I'll copy you and just strip, clean, repair and rebuild. ;D ;D ;D