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Post by raven13 on Dec 30, 2014 0:27:24 GMT 1
looking good dude
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Post by billyboy on Dec 30, 2014 23:06:02 GMT 1
nice work , great to see bespoke bits being made
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Post by botty on Dec 31, 2014 1:06:55 GMT 1
Thanks for the positive comments. Hopefully finished later today
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Post by botty on Dec 31, 2014 15:54:05 GMT 1
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Post by stfocus on Dec 31, 2014 16:16:04 GMT 1
Now that's a nice bit off welding good job done
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Post by farmboy on Dec 31, 2014 17:00:29 GMT 1
Great work , I was a little behind on following your build , but had time today to read through some of the projects on here.
Good work on the swing arm. Good to see someone is not affraid of having a go at cutting and chopping. You did it just how I would, measure , jig out and mark up before any cutting, looking like it has worked out ok. Years ago I woundn't have the patinace to do such a job , unless it was at paying work . Now I could spend all day doing something like that, measring , cutting , measuring again , tacking , untacking , adjusting etc. . Must be a getting old thing!
If I built up a new swinger I think I may put in some paddock stand bosses or stop lugs, if I get my standard bike on my paddock stand all it wants to do is slide down until it hits and marks the pipes. Just an idea?
Looking forward to see it on the bike.
Alex.
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Post by dezcbr on Dec 31, 2014 17:01:14 GMT 1
Nice work, looking good
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Post by 1966baz on Dec 31, 2014 18:32:16 GMT 1
Excellent job, always good to see one off modifications. Keep the good work up botty.
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Post by dusty350 on Dec 31, 2014 18:59:57 GMT 1
Great job Botty, worth all the effort. Now I reckon there will be a market for your bespoke Lc swingarms !! Beautiful welds too Dusty
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Post by spacejunkie on Dec 31, 2014 19:01:43 GMT 1
Impressive
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Post by botty on Jan 1, 2015 2:25:44 GMT 1
Thanks for all the comments chaps. It does look good and I'm really pleased with it.
However....The side rails have pulled in, when we took it off the "jig"(board). The wheel won't fit in there with both adjusters, and it's not quite central. So some more measuring later on today, then see how these problems can be overcome.
Mk2 Already in my head,when once I finish the bike. Got a Yammagamma to finish as well.
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Post by marsbar350 on Jan 1, 2015 2:36:26 GMT 1
everyone leans one way or the other anthony
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jan 1, 2015 5:04:18 GMT 1
Hi Botty, How much is it out by? you can manipulate the steel by making small hot spots to correct the distortion. I think it looks very cool.
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Post by botty on Jan 1, 2015 10:34:26 GMT 1
everyone leans one way or the other anthony They do Andy. One big learning curve.
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Post by botty on Jan 1, 2015 10:37:05 GMT 1
Hi Botty, How much is it out by? you can manipulate the steel by making small hot spots to correct the distortion. I think it looks very cool. I will have a measure today. I think I will be able to machine down the rear caliper bracket to get the wheel over far enough and then fit the adjusters in there too.
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Post by botty on Jan 1, 2015 13:07:16 GMT 1
10mm machined off the caliper bracket will put the wheel central and allow the adjusters to be fitted. Loosely fitted
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Post by botty on Jan 2, 2015 1:16:56 GMT 1
The left footrest hanger needs spacing out 20mm which in turn means the exhaust bracket needs moving. Not enough left on it to "slot" it. Started to build it up to see what's missing. Ebay purchase Nikkons. I've had them weeks and not opened them until today. Happy with them.
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Post by botty on Jan 2, 2015 1:52:22 GMT 1
You know it makes sense Mart.
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Post by jaserdlc on Feb 2, 2015 21:54:36 GMT 1
That's looking really good, can't wait to see it done!!!
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Post by knackerdan66 on Feb 3, 2015 18:48:29 GMT 1
fantastic work keep it up can`t wait to see it finished
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Post by eddyale on Feb 3, 2015 19:43:02 GMT 1
You've done some nice work there looking forward to seeing the photos as you go
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Post by eddyale on Feb 3, 2015 19:43:13 GMT 1
You've done some nice work there looking forward to seeing the photos as you go
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Post by botty on Feb 4, 2015 0:35:52 GMT 1
Thanks fella's. Get started back on it very soon.
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Post by botty on Feb 10, 2015 0:47:41 GMT 1
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Post by northernmonkey on Feb 10, 2015 7:56:27 GMT 1
Good work
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Post by bannerman on Feb 12, 2015 19:27:28 GMT 1
Fantastic fabrication. Keep the pictures coming
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Post by botty on Feb 25, 2015 23:35:25 GMT 1
The tank had a nasty dent on the right hand side. I sent my tank off to a man who could fix it. This is the progress so far. Unfortunately the tank is going to need a liner. Undecided which one. Not too keen on any of the products I have tried.
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Post by raven13 on Feb 25, 2015 23:39:44 GMT 1
top work as always dude
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Post by botty on Feb 25, 2015 23:57:18 GMT 1
From the start of this build I had white 2 stripe blue as my paint choice with a lot of black powder and anodizing. Then I decided on a variation of Kenny or Steve Baker paint. My mind was made up when I saw my first scheme for real. Now my mind is made up. I have told the painter to do it in eye popping white with blue stripes. This is what I had in mind from the off i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/0fQAAOSwpDdU4l6h/$_57.JPG
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Post by Eyrey1 on Feb 26, 2015 1:05:25 GMT 1
i thought you had gone quiet with it have you booked cadwell yet tony ? i have , be good to meet up.
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