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Post by ernie wrenn on Aug 17, 2012 7:37:03 GMT -5
You must have a crew of machinists, How do you get so much done so fast....? I need you state side to run a shop.
ernie
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Post by Johansson on Aug 17, 2012 8:43:55 GMT -5
Thanks Mad Dog! Ernie, I spend an hour or two every other evening before I go to bed. Luckily I have much time during the day to figure out how to use those few workshop hours so once I enter the shed I usually have a clear view on what to do and how to do it. John suggested earlier that I should consider making a mild steel version of the NGV first to try the idea before doing it in the "real" material, but I stubbornly refused since I rather fuck up than mock up.
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Post by ernie wrenn on Aug 17, 2012 9:37:49 GMT -5
If I do not build it right the first time, it will be fucked up forever. I have a picture in my head and knock everything that is in the way then check if it fits. Mods are easy.
ernie
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Post by racket on Aug 18, 2012 0:40:00 GMT -5
Hi Anders
Ah , the impetuosity of youth ;-)
A job well done , heh heh , I won't be scared of making one for myself now that you've worked out a method I can copy ........thank you .
Cheers John
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Post by rythmnbls on Aug 19, 2012 10:13:34 GMT -5
That NGV is looking very good Anders, I can't wait to see the power section running. ;D
BTW, what is the diameter and blade length of that C20 wheel ?
Regards.
Steve
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Post by Johansson on Aug 19, 2012 16:49:45 GMT -5
Yup, 20-30 years from now I will probably spend more time planning a build than actually getting my hands dirty in the shed, but until then I´ll keep the pace up. Thanks Steve, I can´t wait either. Hopefully I will hear from the gearbox guy this week so it might not be very far away until the drive train is completed! The total diameter of the C20 wheel is 212mm, the blade tip diameter is 201mm and the blade root diameter is 113mm. Can´t remember which side I measured on though, the measurements differ somewhat between the sides due to angled blade passages. Not at all related to jets but still bike related, I have just started bobbing a -67 Triumph Bonneville which should be finished by next spring. Sitting in a chair with a beer trying to eye out the right seat angle will be great fun, I don´t dare to even touch the JU-01 build after a few cold ones but the Bonneville I can safely work on since the bolts will probably come lose anyway after a couple of vibrating miles... Cheers!
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Post by racket on Aug 20, 2012 0:36:26 GMT -5
Hi Anders
LOL..........I notice that she's already "marked her spot" on your floor in true british motorcycle tradition :-)
Nice rigid rear end , is that a commercial unit or "home made" ??
Cheers John
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Post by rythmnbls on Aug 20, 2012 5:47:51 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry about any bolts working loose, if the bike has Lucas "Lord of Darkness" electrics on it, it wont run long enough to loosen a bolt ;D
Steve.
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Post by racket on Aug 20, 2012 16:29:45 GMT -5
Hi Steve
Yeh , good ol' Lucas electrics , they did make night riding a bit of a gamble at times :-(
Cheers John
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Post by Johansson on Aug 20, 2012 16:41:31 GMT -5
It is bought from a US Ebay seller, the material cost for the rear end and frame jig along with the time it would take to get everything to line up made the choice to buy a new one for 250 bucks easy. I think I´ll keep the ignition points for now, but everything else will be aftermarket with new wiring and negative ground. I´ve been working on the handlebars tonight to get the looks right at the same time as my wrists survive the hand angle, a seat pan is also under making so I won´t get all lazy and fat while waiting for the JU-01 gearbox to arrive.
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Post by racket on Aug 20, 2012 18:44:36 GMT -5
Hi Anders
$250 ...............cheap :-)
It might pay to check the automatic ignition advance mechanism behind the points , my Bonnie wore out the mechanism due to vibration , this upset the timing during acceleration , a new mechanism restored power .
Lazy and fat ..................that'll be the day , ....LOL, you burn too much adrenalin ;-)
Cheers John
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Post by Johansson on Aug 21, 2012 0:10:41 GMT -5
Hi John, Yup, and if it weren´t for the bloody taxes and shipping I would have gotten it 70 bucks cheaper still. Good idea to check the advance mechanism, it is probably not in its best shape. If it needs replacement I might go for a Boyer electronic ignition after all, then I won´t have to worry about the ignition ever again. Sort of. Hopefully. He he, then I´ll be skin and bones after this winter with the bike builds, a rocket sled and two kids to sort out. ;D Cheers!
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Post by racket on Aug 21, 2012 4:10:40 GMT -5
Hi Anders
Keep those girls happy and the rest will follow easily :-)
Yeh , some modern electronics will easily cure the problems I had back in the '60's .
I guess the weathers starting to cool off up your way , it'll be time to head back indoors for another winter of construction
Cheers John
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Post by Johansson on Aug 22, 2012 0:19:58 GMT -5
Hi John,
The entire summer has been crappy in Sweden, cold, windy and lots of rain so we are hoping for some better weather now in september before the autumn kicks in.
As soon as I get the hayabusa sold I will send an order for a pile of Triumph parts, with the JU-01 gearbox soon on its way I don´t want to completely empty my workshop savings. =)
Cheers!
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Post by racket on Aug 22, 2012 1:07:28 GMT -5
Hi Anders
Thats a bummer, you were looking forward to those pleasant summer rides before putting the bike away for the winter :-(
Hope the 'busa sells quickly so you've got plenty of funds available for the winter building , can't wait to checkout the gearbox .
Cheers John
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