|
Post by Denzil on Nov 27, 2019 8:40:32 GMT 1
Clever Man, my mind boggles with how you tackle these sort of problems. Its like "it can't be done" Mark says "Yes it can, wheres me lathe". Superb engineering at its best. Hat off to you Sir.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Nov 28, 2019 15:48:25 GMT 1
Ok, I give up, i've been trying to decipher what you do for a living and I've come to the conclusion that you are a genius mechanical engineer crossed with a machinist crossed with Einstein ( for the mathematics) crossed with a 3d printer
You have me totally flummoxed how you have invented this
Keep it up, its genius
|
|
|
Post by Yogi on Nov 28, 2019 21:25:23 GMT 1
Watching with interest as always mate,but Far too technical for my small pea brain to take in 🥴
Matt 🧸
|
|
|
Post by yamark on Dec 8, 2019 19:10:43 GMT 1
Chaps, firstly, sorry for not being on the Forum for a while, just life getting complicated. I also have been cleaning up my Kawasaki H1 so it's ready to sell. I've taken a deposit, so that will free up some space .
Questions answered first. JH002, my crankcases were machined and welded by Harry Hawkins and Graham King. It's very specialized as you can warp the cases easily, which means they are scrap. Harry and Graham are in huge demand, so the queue is very long .
Denzil, thank you mate for you kind words, appreciated
hblair, I run a bathroom installation company! mechanic in my very early career, just kept learning and enjoy challenges all my life
Yogi, this is so not too technical for you- you always undersell yourself. You're one of the most gifted hybrid builders I know.
|
|
|
Post by yamark on Dec 8, 2019 19:34:20 GMT 1
Oil Pump Part 8!
Again sorry for the delay in posting chaps.
The last thing to do, is the cable route to operate the pump. Last time I had the post in place for the pulley.
An image of the new spacer. I made a tiny shoulder so the pulley won't bind
SDC11712
Next the pulley in place
SDC11713
Then a retaining plate and nut. I didn't want the cable jumping off the pulley, so I thought I'd make a retainer to stop the cable going "walk about"
SDC11714
Last image, the cable in place, it all works well, the cable doesn't hit anything and the pulley has a bearing that runs smoothly
SDC11715
The next stage is to have the gear housing welded in place, make some gaskets, check my clearances and measure the output. I also have to marry up the cable stroke from RG to RD
I've also had, nearly all the welding finished on the frame, so it's getting there
Cheers, Mark
|
|
|
Post by dusty350 on Dec 8, 2019 21:03:21 GMT 1
Hi mate Bloody awesome The level of work and effort in this one part alone is amazing. No wonder the other multi cylinder Rd's that have been built run on premix ! You may end up supplying a few pumps for retro fitting !! Keep up the good work Dusty
|
|
|
Post by donkeychomp on Dec 9, 2019 0:13:06 GMT 1
Selling your Kwak! Oh bugger. That thing is stunning.
Alex
|
|
|
Post by mouse on Dec 9, 2019 7:55:31 GMT 1
Now the oil pump is in place, it all looks so simple (like all clever ideas, it's all the work to get to that stage), genius!!
Mouse
|
|
|
RD700LC
Dec 15, 2019 19:52:17 GMT 1
Post by yamark on Dec 15, 2019 19:52:17 GMT 1
Selling your Kwak! Oh bugger. That thing is stunning. Alex Thanks Alex, it's got to go as I need the room. For those of you that are in the dark, I'm selling my 1975 Kawasaki H1F 500, it's done 3,700 miles from new! The new owner collects in January.
|
|
|
Post by yamark on Dec 15, 2019 20:30:27 GMT 1
You lot must be sick of the oil pump, so I'll move on I had nearly all the welding done on the frame a number of weeks ago.
First up, the rad brackets, and mocked up radiator
SDC11716
Next, I had some bar risers welded to the R6 top yoke, and an LC clock mount. The ignition switch mount is also incorporated, so it should all line up with the LC frame. So the steering lock should work, and the clocks should be in the same position as standard.
SDC11717
I then had to grind back the welds to make it look stock (a little bit of finishing to go)
SDC11718
Finally, this is the lock stops welded in position, I can grind back more as the yokes clear the tank by an inch at the moment, with a decent steering lock. Also, my fabricated horn extension bracket. This uses the R6 mounts to align the standard LC horn bracket into the correct place.
SDC11719
Cheers, Mark
|
|
|
Post by dusty350 on Dec 15, 2019 20:40:55 GMT 1
Loving the attention to detail Mark AWESOME, as always Dusty
|
|
|
RD700LC
Dec 15, 2019 23:57:43 GMT 1
Post by donkeychomp on Dec 15, 2019 23:57:43 GMT 1
Kinda exhausted the list of superlatives I can use now. Blindingly good Mark. Hmm...might have used that one before! Alex
|
|
|
RD700LC
Dec 16, 2019 1:53:45 GMT 1
via mobile
Post by Tobyjugs on Dec 16, 2019 1:53:45 GMT 1
You lot must be sick of the oil pump, so I'll move on I had nearly all the welding done on the frame a number of weeks ago.
First up, the rad brackets, and mocked up radiator
SDC11716
Next, I had some bar risers welded to the R6 top yoke, and an LC clock mount. The ignition switch mount is also incorporated, so it should all line up with the LC frame. So the steering lock should work, and the clocks should be in the same position as standard.
SDC11717
I then had to grind back the welds to make it look stock (a little bit of finishing to go)
SDC11718
Finally, this is the lock stops welded in position, I can grind back more as the yokes clear the tank by an inch at the moment, with a decent steering lock. Also, my fabricated horn extension bracket. This uses the R6 mounts to align the standard LC horn bracket into the correct place.
SDC11719
Cheers, Mark
Hi Mark I know that standard R6 yokes and handle bars cause problems. Does raised handle bars solve this and full lock is possible?
|
|
|
RD700LC
Dec 16, 2019 22:43:58 GMT 1
Post by yamark on Dec 16, 2019 22:43:58 GMT 1
You lot must be sick of the oil pump, so I'll move on I had nearly all the welding done on the frame a number of weeks ago.
First up, the rad brackets, and mocked up radiator
SDC11716
Next, I had some bar risers welded to the R6 top yoke, and an LC clock mount. The ignition switch mount is also incorporated, so it should all line up with the LC frame. So the steering lock should work, and the clocks should be in the same position as standard.
SDC11717
I then had to grind back the welds to make it look stock (a little bit of finishing to go)
SDC11718
Finally, this is the lock stops welded in position, I can grind back more as the yokes clear the tank by an inch at the moment, with a decent steering lock. Also, my fabricated horn extension bracket. This uses the R6 mounts to align the standard LC horn bracket into the correct place.
SDC11719
Cheers, Mark
Hi Mark I know that standard R6 yokes and handle bars cause problems. Does raised handle bars solve this and full lock is possible? Hi Tobyjugs, I had an early R6 (5eb) and the steering lock and turning circle were terrible. But I already have more steering lock with this set up than the triple had (gsxr400 usd forks). Even better, I can still grind back the welded stop as the yoke still has lots of clearance to the tank HTH
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 18, 2019 0:50:40 GMT 1
Now I know you're a bathroom installer, that takes care of the plumbing bit
and a mechanic to boot, it's starting to make sense who you are now, I'm going to have to make up a word for that, let me sit on it for a while
Ahh, you're just a clever b@$%@&d and an incorrigible show off in a person who is probably one of the nicest on the planet, your smile and eyes give it away
Way beyond what I would even start to attempt, loving it
Howard
|
|
|
Post by hoist1 on Dec 18, 2019 7:15:30 GMT 1
Selling your Kwak! Oh bugger. That thing is stunning. Alex Thanks Alex, it's got to go as I need the room. For those of you that are in the dark, I'm selling my 1975 Kawasaki H1F 500, it's done 3,700 miles from new! The new owner collects in January.
If Yamaha didn’t exist I would want a Kwak , prob an S3 .
|
|
|
Post by rostrumorhospital on Dec 18, 2019 15:28:25 GMT 1
great work Mark, keep pluggin away, comin along nicely
|
|
|
Post by tony1964 on Dec 18, 2019 17:20:26 GMT 1
Selling your Kwak! Oh bugger. That thing is stunning. Alex Thanks Alex, it's got to go as I need the room. For those of you that are in the dark, I'm selling my 1975 Kawasaki H1F 500, it's done 3,700 miles from new! The new owner collects in January.
Do you have any pictures of Kwak Mark, would be nice to see it. Tony
|
|
|
RD700LC
Dec 18, 2019 18:55:47 GMT 1
Post by yamark on Dec 18, 2019 18:55:47 GMT 1
Now I know you're a bathroom installer, that takes care of the plumbing bit and a mechanic to boot, it's starting to make sense who you are now, I'm going to have to make up a word for that, let me sit on it for a while Ahh, you're just a clever b@$%@&d and an incorrigible show off in a person who is probably one of the nicest on the planet, your smile and eyes give it away Way beyond what I would even start to attempt, loving it Howard Thanks Howard , this is where it gets even more confusing, at 17 I trained as an optician (3 years) So I like to think that's where my accuracy comes from. Hated the job, so retrained in the construction industry under my father in law, while I was a manager in his building firm.
|
|
|
Post by yamark on Dec 18, 2019 18:59:19 GMT 1
Thanks Alex, it's got to go as I need the room. For those of you that are in the dark, I'm selling my 1975 Kawasaki H1F 500, it's done 3,700 miles from new! The new owner collects in January.
Do you have any pictures of Kwak Mark, would be nice to see it. Tony Here you go Tony
thumbnail_image0[1]
I re engineered a front caliper for the twin disc set up
|
|
|
Post by shaunthe2nd on Dec 19, 2019 1:18:26 GMT 1
Great read and fantastic engineering and dedication. Thanks for sharing and good luck with the build.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2019 2:17:44 GMT 1
And an Optician as well
That explains the 👁 for detail
You’ll be telling us you trained as a neurosurgeon soon, such is your precision
You have heard about the gynaecologist who became a mechanic, he could rebuild an engine through the exhaust manifold 😂
|
|
|
Post by tony1964 on Dec 19, 2019 19:25:05 GMT 1
Do you have any pictures of Kwak Mark, would be nice to see it. Tony Here you go Tony
thumbnail_image0[1]
I re engineered a front caliper for the twin disc set up Thanks Mark, very nice looking bike, like the twin disc set up, think they should have had it as standard though.
|
|
|
RD700LC
Dec 22, 2019 20:06:44 GMT 1
Post by yamark on Dec 22, 2019 20:06:44 GMT 1
Thanks Mark, very nice looking bike, like the twin disc set up, think they should have had it as standard though. Tony, I believe Kawasaki did offer a second disc as an extra. The cost was approximately 40% of the purchase price of the bike! This is why right hand calipers sell for a small fortune. I think I have 4 calipers machined and ready for conversion
|
|
|
Post by yamark on Dec 22, 2019 20:23:12 GMT 1
I have to modify the rear brake master and reservoir. I originally planned to use a Brembo master (same style as the PV), but the banjo bolt fouls the swing arm as the NC29 arm runs quite close to the frame tube. Do also remember my frame has been widened by 20mm at the swing arm pivot. So I found a rear master that has a top exit for the brake hose, and made a template for the bracket out of 3mm steel. I also made a template for my reservoir mount in 1.6mm steel
SDC11720
I then folded the reservoir bracket ready for welding
SDC11721
The brake pedal is sorted (it looks like Uri Geller has had a fit while touching it), so that is hopefully the rear brake finished
Happy Christmas everyone,
Cheers, Mark
|
|
|
RD700LC
Dec 25, 2019 20:25:51 GMT 1
via mobile
Post by sidney81 on Dec 25, 2019 20:25:51 GMT 1
Hi mark been going through your builds and wow love your work ,Chris 👍
|
|
|
RD700LC
Dec 29, 2019 21:11:55 GMT 1
Post by yamark on Dec 29, 2019 21:11:55 GMT 1
Hi mark been going through your builds and wow love your work ,Chris 👍 Thanks Chris, very kind of you. I was thinking of posting something on the 550 triple thread, as I have a feeling a lot of new guys on the forum haven't seen the thread yet.
Cheers, Mark
|
|
|
RD700LC
Dec 29, 2019 21:25:08 GMT 1
Post by yamark on Dec 29, 2019 21:25:08 GMT 1
Just a mini post as I've not had much time on the bike
As mentioned last week, I had to mod the rear master and reservoir. This is the mock up (excuse the cross head bolts), it all lines up and clears the swing arm. The bracket needs welding to the frame.
SDC11722
The reservoir bracket, that still needs to be drilled and a nut welded to it. This will be it's position, just the hose to shorten.
SDC11723
Mark
|
|
|
Post by sidney81 on Dec 30, 2019 0:17:58 GMT 1
Hi mark been going through your builds and wow love your work ,Chris 👍 Thanks Chris, very kind of you. I was thinking of posting something on the 550 triple thread, as I have a feeling a lot of new guys on the forum haven't seen the thread yet.
Cheers, Mark
,yes cool why not people would love to see it I can spend hours going through threads , I'm building a air cooled special at the moment I'm doing a thread and enjoying it to 👍
|
|
|
Post by yamark on Jan 5, 2020 21:30:57 GMT 1
I've started work on the chain alignment, which I'll come to in a minute. I realised that I didn't post up the remaining welding of cycle parts.
The Triumph side stand, spring moved to the outside. An aluminium block has been welded so the stand has a stop against the frame
SDC11724
The rear brake pedal-looks like Uri Gellar has made a come back The main body was bent first, a smashed up pedal donated the middle extension and an undamaged pedal platform welded on
SDC11725
Next I made a bracket and had a nut welded to it. Then the assembly welded to the rear subframe as a fixing point for the rear tray
SDC11726
Finally, the chain run. To re cap, I'm using a Honda NC29 rear swing arm, 600 Bandit rear wheel. The sprocket hub needs 9mm removed to get the chain in the middle of the swing arm tunnel, and left engine cover, that will be a power valve cover
So I had to make an adaptor (there must be a proper word for it) that fitted in the lathe chuck and would hold the sprocket hub central, as well as allow the hub to be bolted to the adapter. This is what it looked like
SDC11729
Now I can bolt the carrier to my creation and machine the 9mm off the carrier.
Cheers, Mark
|
|