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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 5, 2018 22:26:30 GMT 1
Yes please Dusty that sounds like a great idea so some pics would be good to see. Now I've got the angle of dangle correct on the swing arm it's time to make a template up for the shock mounting then whip them over to Clive's.
I've only cleaned up the top one! I had to see if they fit and what they look like. Closing up the workshop (that has now been de-cluttered) I just stood there and stared at the old girl, smiling to myself. One day she'll be a runner!
Alex
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 6, 2018 7:29:23 GMT 1
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 11, 2018 21:26:14 GMT 1
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Post by marrcel on Sept 12, 2018 9:34:44 GMT 1
One spring fork? OK have that on my mountainbike. Not on my motorcycles. Must have been a swearing moment for you. 🤭
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 12, 2018 10:31:54 GMT 1
Yep, one fork does rebound one does damping or something like that. I was prepared for the spring but not THAT prepared! A lesson learned there lol.
Alex
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 12, 2018 10:40:13 GMT 1
The Tzr125 Belgarda forks are the same -threw me when I stripped them !! Dusty
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 12, 2018 20:06:32 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 12, 2018 20:09:51 GMT 1
Happy to help mate Bike is looking really good. Love the front and rear ends, and the pipes look great Dusty
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 12, 2018 21:51:13 GMT 1
Yeah those pipes are the dogs doo dahs! It just puts a massive grin on my face every time I see them!
Next job is the plastics. Doing things that are basically free to do at the mo as I am 'as poor as a church mouse who has discovered on returning home a gas bill and the wife has left him for another mouse and taken all the cheese' (Black Adder lol). I have a cunning plan (sorry) for the graphics. I was going to make my own but I think I will paint them on. Smoother look. Going to do the tank as well but that will then be moved to a cat free zone!
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 13, 2018 22:20:47 GMT 1
The YZF125 rear wheel arrived today along with the spindle, wrapped together yet the seller charged me postage on both. The wheel is shocking. Corroded ally and bolts seized on. Not a happy bunny. But I had a rethink. I want to keep that Mito rear wheel on the bike even with the bonkers 160 section tyre...so I dug out the Cagiva swinger and had a sit down and a think. Then a lot of measuring. Then out came Mr Angry. I will trim 4mm from each end and this will not disturb the needle bearings inside and then it will slot right in. The shock mount is a headache but doable. But this makes life so much easier. I will just need standard Mito brakes etc and natch they will just fit! The LC front sprocket will need a spacer and the chain will need to be longer but a Mito rear sprocket is the same width as an LC one...
And later on on my way back home I was driving past Dusty's place so took a gamble to see if he was in to collect a part. I ended up with a ton of parts and a coffee! Thanks Dusty, very kind of you. I have found a selection of parts you need btw!
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 17, 2018 22:55:51 GMT 1
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 20, 2018 0:42:00 GMT 1
Been in Borg mode all day today (not the Swede, the Star Trek loons) and assimilated a lot of info. Whilst doing all this brain mashing I got very heroic and got Mr Angry out... www.aircooledrdclub.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=54611.0;attach=81268;imageThe Mito swinger. Both sides done and yes all the needle bearings are on the deck. I am 1mm out in total so needs a little shave off the edges. Kept on thinking. And came up with a final plan. The little RD can stay as she is. I do love the looks, an LC basically on a wee frame with 'kin twin discs. Totally bonkers and cute at the same time lol. So that will be built as intended. The TZR will be as finished as I can do her without buying anything and then for sale. Got back to it.. www.aircooledrdclub.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=54611.0;attach=81270;imageZorsts off, YZF swinger out awaiting the Mito one Did a few sums for the LC. I need front and rear calipers. A loom (make one as said before) and a lot of engine internals. The RD is ready to rock as I have all the parts I need (apart from small end...I am now being sent a selection to try and an exhaust is needed). As for my many spares what Peter (he's on here as reedpete) said got me really thinking. I need another A/C in my life and why not use my bits on one of those? A 250D frame must be as cheap as chips so I will keep my eye out for one that is as close to gratis as it gets!
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 20, 2018 23:49:06 GMT 1
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 4, 2018 21:52:27 GMT 1
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Post by bid on Oct 4, 2018 22:44:25 GMT 1
yeah, looking great Alex, what a stance, its just right is this, keep up the good work, coming on a real treat, love it,
all the best mate,
dave😉👏👍
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Post by 4l04ever on Oct 5, 2018 10:32:23 GMT 1
Hi Donkeychomp
Did you still need a 125/80 10W rear shock, as will be in the garage this weekend and can have a look???
I also have a box of gaskets for you :-)
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 5, 2018 10:53:17 GMT 1
Thanks Dave she is getting there!
Is that an RD125LC shock? Would be worth a measure as I might need something a tad longer and gaskets are always needed! Cheers matey.
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 18, 2018 22:26:38 GMT 1
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Post by mikee on Oct 18, 2018 23:06:57 GMT 1
You need an attachment on the frame for the linkage and another for the top shock mount Might need some serious engineering to fit it Mike
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 19, 2018 21:18:33 GMT 1
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Post by mikee on Oct 20, 2018 12:01:27 GMT 1
That’s looking really good there , headlamp or fairing ? Reminds me of this Mike
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 20, 2018 23:25:54 GMT 1
Thanks Mike. Who's bike is that? Me likee. Headlamp. Not a huge fan of fairings though I have owned a few bikes with them fitted as standard. No way is Elsie going to have her zorsts and engine hidden! Still waiting for some correct size headlight brackets. Now on seller #4 as the last 3 sent tiny ones, not designed for 50mm forks...dimwits lol.
Alex
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Post by mikee on Oct 20, 2018 23:29:45 GMT 1
That’s mine mate
Mike
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 21, 2018 1:32:24 GMT 1
Cool bike Mike...
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 24, 2018 22:35:27 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Oct 25, 2018 7:31:36 GMT 1
Hi mate That looks like the frame was contaminated with something. I'm surprised they didn't notice it when they wrapped it afterwards. I will be keen to hear what Luke has to say about it though. Tell him the whole forum is watching ... Dusty
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Post by dusty350 on Oct 25, 2018 7:33:59 GMT 1
Oh, and get your swingarm mods done first. You only want to build that bike up once when your frame has been redone. Getting all engineering jobs finished will save any damage to the paintwork Dusty
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 25, 2018 22:05:43 GMT 1
Yes mate. Going there tomorrow to drop off a wheel and I'll show him the pics I took. I'm sure he'll be more than happy to do it again. I'm there all the time getting stuff done and have put a ton of work his way!
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Nov 5, 2018 21:40:31 GMT 1
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Post by 4l04ever on Nov 5, 2018 22:35:36 GMT 1
You should get the casing repaired before getting them blasted, so the repair looks more invisible....
Do you have any side panels or tail for this project?
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