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Post by yamark on Jan 16, 2019 19:56:23 GMT 1
CBM said - "You had a tear in your eye when you showed me the ones you'd cut for the 550 and here we are again "
Chris, you're so right, but needs must. Cutting up new rad covers and drilling a new fuel tank to fit the second fuel tap are the two jobs where the voices in your head are saying "don't do it"
It's much easier cutting up second hand stuff as I'm usually cutting off damaged sections
Cheers, Mark
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Post by donkeychomp on Jan 16, 2019 23:11:34 GMT 1
Well it had to be done, and bravo Mark for getting it right again first go!
Alex
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Post by yamark on Jan 20, 2019 20:55:03 GMT 1
Last post, I joined 2 rad covers. That gives me the measurement for the front mount screws. Now I have to mock up a radiator (using 2 knackered LC rads). Once the pattern rad is made, I then make the rad brackets as I work out the distance between the frame and rad mounts.
The first stage is to cut out a paper template and then copy that shape onto steel sheet
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I then grind some fold grooves into the steel, and cut the angles out for the brackets to fold
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I then fold the edges to form the bracket
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The bracket starts to take shape
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Finally, the gap the bracket has to bridge to the mocked up radiator
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I'm still deciding on slots or holes in the bracket faces, slots are stock, holes will mean the brackets will be stronger. Graham (Cinder) has holes on the brackets on his 700LC and I like the look.
Cheers, Mark
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Post by Mr Kipling on Jan 20, 2019 21:01:36 GMT 1
you got some serious work going on in this build if only I had your skill n patience.....
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RD700LC
Jan 20, 2019 21:26:30 GMT 1
Post by tell7437 on Jan 20, 2019 21:26:30 GMT 1
How about slotted holes in the rad brackets, original looks and a bit more strength
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RD700LC
Jan 20, 2019 21:33:44 GMT 1
Post by yamark on Jan 20, 2019 21:33:44 GMT 1
How about slotted holes in the rad brackets, original looks and a bit more strength Another option, I like your thinking
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Post by dusty350 on Jan 20, 2019 21:46:27 GMT 1
Awesome work Mark There is so much work in those brackets alone - easy to overlook these items when you are looking at the completed bike. Fantastic effort mate Dusty
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Post by rostrumorhospital on Jan 20, 2019 23:36:38 GMT 1
Top work as usual, remember this stage from the triple, looked the business and very factory, Enjoying watching the progress. ATB Davey
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Post by mouse on Jan 21, 2019 7:55:26 GMT 1
It is amazing how much work goes into a hybrid LC, you change one thing which affects another and another and so on, this bike is that x10, a truly staggering amount of thought and work at every stage. Amazing, keep going Sir!
Mouse
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Jan 22, 2019 19:59:27 GMT 1
Post by yamark on Jan 22, 2019 19:59:27 GMT 1
Thanks chaps, 4 in total to make and the base plates. Too cold in the workshop at the moment
Mark
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Post by mellow on Jan 22, 2019 23:06:48 GMT 1
With your skills why don't you build a heater mate
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Jan 27, 2019 20:32:27 GMT 1
Post by yamark on Jan 27, 2019 20:32:27 GMT 1
Sorry lads, for those of you who check my weekly updates, I unfortunately can't post for a while. I'll be back with progress as soon as I can.
Cheers all, Mark
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Jan 27, 2019 22:07:03 GMT 1
Post by dusty350 on Jan 27, 2019 22:07:03 GMT 1
Hi all Mark has asked me to add to this post. Mark's wife, Sue, was taken ill early last summer, and sadly diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. He has been her primary carer since her diagnosis, and aided by his children, he has cared for Susie at home, through all her treatment, and now, more than ever, in the latter stages of this horrible disease. He has kept his build going when he has been able to, and I'm sure we all would agree his ability to concentrate on such a technical project is beyond admirable. But things are at a stage now where he wont have time for the bike, and he wanted me to let you know that it will take a back seat for the foreseeable future. I know a lot, if not all of us tune in on a Sunday night for the latest updates, and this post is just to let you know why building is suspended. Mark has also asked that this thread stays purely about the bike, and has asked that no replies are added for now. I am in touch with Mark, and I will post on his behalf if he wishes.
Thanks guys
Regards
Dusty
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Post by raven13 on Jan 28, 2019 3:25:59 GMT 1
Pass on my love dude x
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Post by yamark on Jan 28, 2019 9:07:03 GMT 1
Thanks Raven, and of course thanks to Dusty for updating you all on why our lives has been turned upside down.
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Post by Mr Kipling on Jan 28, 2019 15:21:48 GMT 1
Atb to u and your family thinking of u all....
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2019 7:20:18 GMT 1
That's just so sad. Thoughts are with you.
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Post by yamark on Feb 1, 2019 12:17:52 GMT 1
Thanks Mr K and Ken. I also want to thank all the people that have sent me PM's. I think the easiest thing for me to do is start a thread in the General chat section under the title Yamark's wife - Suzanne. That way it will keep the build thread about the bike and people can choose if they want to read Sues story.
Cheers, Mark
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Post by yamark on Jul 1, 2019 7:03:44 GMT 1
Hi chaps, I planned to post at my usual Sunday slot, but Flickr wasn't playing ball. Firstly, at the risk of sounding nauseating, I want to thank everyone who has posted messages of support about Suzie- it's been a huge comfort. I've been doing a few bits on the 700 when in in the right frame of mind (my brain is still a bit scrambled!) Moving on with the radiator brackets, I decided to make 2 slots in each bracket (slots suggested by tell7437 ) Slightly tapered like the standard upper LC brackets. Marked out SDC11659 Holes drilled SDC11660 I then used a metal blade in a jig saw, and got the slots fairly close to finished with a Dremmel SDC11661 It's great to be back lads Cheers, Mark
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 1, 2019 7:09:15 GMT 1
And great to have you back mate Brackets look fantastic Mark - great attention to detail as always. Was gonna ring you over the weekend but ended up having 2 busy days - will give you a call tonight Looking forward to seeing more of the 4 !! Dusty
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Post by Denzil on Jul 1, 2019 7:28:58 GMT 1
Welcome Back Mark. I can't think of anything else to say that hasn't been said already. Except Top man.
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Post by veg on Jul 1, 2019 9:04:37 GMT 1
Great to have you back in the fold buddy. Fab work is looking great as always.
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 1, 2019 21:41:10 GMT 1
Fantastic to see you back at it Mark!
Alex
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Post by mouse on Jul 2, 2019 7:44:59 GMT 1
Glad you are back Mark
All the best
Mouse
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Post by philmill on Jul 2, 2019 8:37:52 GMT 1
Great to see you back Mark, I'll be watching this move forward bit by bit.
Phil
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jul 2, 2019 8:57:53 GMT 1
Great to see you posting again, and inspiring me and others with our builds.
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Post by Yogi on Jul 2, 2019 9:24:17 GMT 1
Topman
Nice to see you back mate
Matt 🐻
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jul 2, 2019 21:56:42 GMT 1
Good to see you're back at the bike fella
Time doesn't heal, but it helps
Steve
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Post by Topman350 on Jul 3, 2019 22:17:36 GMT 1
Hi Mark glad all is ok and your battling on best wishes for you and the family not forgetting the bike mind 👍😉
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Post by cinder on Jul 4, 2019 9:48:44 GMT 1
Great to see your active again m8.liking the rad mounts I toyed with the idea myself.been doing a bit on my own 700 nothing major just enough to make them different.keep up the good work m8
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