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Post by tezrhc on Jun 5, 2016 21:38:06 GMT 1
Some real quality work going into this Jon,I will have to up my game when I strip and redo mine.
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Post by jon on Jun 12, 2016 18:22:07 GMT 1
Today I got to check my wheel alignment for the first time properly. I had always intended to use the 3XV wheels I had, and knew the sprocket alignment would need a CNC machined spacer. However the disc alignment caused me to scratch my head also. I have an RGV bracket and caliper which I'd hoped would be an easy enough fit for the RGV arm. Turns out Yamaha wheels mount the disc far further out than Suzuki. I will try and make a prototype adapter to mount the disk further inboard, and if successful have it CNC machined. You can see how close the disc bolts are to the carrier  And the wheel still needs to move 25mm to the right!  |
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Post by jon on Jun 19, 2016 19:54:02 GMT 1
Thought I'd get a bit more done this weekend, but progress was slower than expected due to my old friend Geoff asking if I was not busy Sunday did I want to go on a run? Simon form the British two stroke club arranged the run, to cover ancient pagan sites as summer solstice is upon us. Thanks Simon. Anyway I did have time to make my prototype disc spacer. I'll make my mind up later whether it will stay, or I'll get in CNC'd. First I did a CAD drawing of the spacer, then printed it and stuck it to a piece of aluminium I'd machined.  Then I drilled it  |
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Post by Topman350 on Jun 19, 2016 20:46:57 GMT 1
Lovely work fella well thought out :-)
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Post by Mr Kipling on Jun 30, 2016 14:53:04 GMT 1
Wow , talented fella , very nice build , AAA+
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Post by jon on Jul 12, 2016 20:44:31 GMT 1
I hope I'm nearing the end of the modifications that need to be done, and can get on with tidying up, buying new bits that I know will fit and painting and building. The back wheel has caused a bit of head scratching. I thought that the RGV disc being 210 diameter would fit a TZR disc by using the RGV caliper. How wrong I was. Seems Susuki mount the RGV disc far closer to the wheel centre, so no room for the RGV caliper and bracket. This is a real shame for me as I spent months tracking down a caliper, then carrier (then having it zinc plated), new spring clip, pads and rebuild kit; only to find it wasn't going to work. Plan B, a blue spot rear caliper (4XV) to match the fronts. I mocked up an adapter to get the dimensions out of 4mm aluminium plate.  The real thing is being machined out of 10mm plate soon. |
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Post by jon on Jul 16, 2016 8:41:06 GMT 1
Well, two things arrived yesterday for this bike. A10mm aluminium plate, and a 39 tooth 520 width sprocket blank. With a bit of luck, and a pile of swarf, I will be turning (sic) these into an 8mm offset sprocket to ensure the chain run is perfectly straight.  Wish me luck. |
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Post by jon on Jul 30, 2016 17:33:27 GMT 1
Well I managed to machine my sprocket carrier and sprocket last week. Today I checked all the clearances, and I have enough now for the cush to work properly. After measuring, I had to offset the rear sprocket inboard by 8mm, I prepared to make some swarf:   Then I used my old trick of doing a CAD drawing, printing it out; and sticking it to the work to get the hole alignment correct.  The bits after machining:  And assembled:   I'm really leaning towards a few extra drilled holes with chamfers to break up the solidness of it:  What do you think? |
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Post by marsbar350 on Jul 30, 2016 18:13:42 GMT 1
Think it brilliant Jon. You never cease to amaze me
A few holes would look better
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Post by deltadave on Jul 30, 2016 18:31:30 GMT 1
Hi jon can i be cheecky and ask where did you get your blank sprocket from
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Post by jon on Jul 30, 2016 18:41:02 GMT 1
Thanks Andy,
That's 1 vote for extra holes. I'll probably anodise the carrier black, but I have yet to decide on the colour scheme of this one, so will anodise the sprocket on the
accent choice of colour.
Is your YPVS on the road yet?
Jon
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Post by jon on Jul 31, 2016 21:04:46 GMT 1
Deltadave, I got the sprocket blank from 'Dennis Trollope Racing' on eBay.
What a great name?
I remember going to a grass track meet where someone had brought their scooter in a van with sign writing for 'Mr Grint's Bakery' which I think is equally a great name.
Jon
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Post by deltadave on Aug 1, 2016 21:35:47 GMT 1
Deltadave, I got the sprocket blank from 'Dennis Trollope Racing' on eBay. What a great name? I remember going to a grass track meet where someone had brought their scooter in a van with sign writing for 'Mr Grint's Bakery' which I think is equally a great name. Jon cheers Jon found it ,and agree one of the best names around ,i use to buy bits from him 20 year ago when i raced a KR1S |
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Post by jon on Aug 7, 2016 9:42:18 GMT 1
Ive had quite a bit of trouble (as others have had scouring the internet) fitting the 3XV rear wheel. The front was a doddle. It's got a very wide centre hub both sides, which meant the disk and sprocket had to move inwards. I ended up moving the sprocket 8mm in, and the disk 10mm. I think its all done now. I was going to check the chain run today, but I whipped the engine cases out yesterday and stripped as much as I could off it. It then went to the vapour blasters. Should be done by next weekend I'm told. I really must decide what colour this bike is going to end up as I need to start anodising bits. I don't want to bolt aluminium bits on in raw aluminium as they will probably get scratched. I got my sprocket carrier back from the machinist, and I think it will look great bolted on.  |
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Post by yamark on Aug 7, 2016 9:56:38 GMT 1
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Post by deltadave on Aug 7, 2016 10:13:33 GMT 1
keep up the good work lovin it
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Post by fatty on Aug 15, 2016 21:15:31 GMT 1
Kracking work Jon
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Post by pedroshaw on Aug 20, 2016 10:49:10 GMT 1
I do like these hybrids I've been out of 2 strokes for many years now and I'm going to have to get another soon
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Post by jon on Jan 24, 2017 22:35:09 GMT 1
This build has taken a bit of a back burner, but not stopped. It's probably going to have the most money spent on it out of all my projects, which means it's going to take the longest. I have spent more on these three parts than I did buying my first LC.  |
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Post by Yogi on Jan 25, 2017 20:01:40 GMT 1
Hi Jon
As you probably know already doing more than one project at the same time is a big strain on the piggy bank
I'm finding myself thinking twice before buying parts,it's actually slowing me down a bit
Matt
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Post by jon on Jan 25, 2017 20:39:31 GMT 1
Matt, I know what you mean about the money drain. I'm having to think about selling a few spares to bring in a bit more . In actual fact though, as I've said before doing more then one project at once is actually better in some way for me. Spreading the frame on my latest LC has taken lots of time and thought, but no money at all. That's given me time to save for the shock on this one. I'd stalled on this one until I had the shock, so I could see the final ride height. Jon |
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Post by Yogi on Jan 25, 2017 21:04:17 GMT 1
Trouble with mine Jon is I've got two sets of body work and a load of 385 work
on the way back and needing paying for in the very near future
Can't even bring myself to buy bits I need off Norbo
On the plus side though,I sent a set of barrels to Grampians on Monday and got them back today
What a quality service
Matt
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Post by petehodges on Jan 25, 2017 21:42:06 GMT 1
Trouble with mine Jon is I've got two sets of body work and a load of 385 work on the way back and needing paying for in the very near future Can't even bring myself to buy bits I need off Norbo On the plus side though,I sent a set of barrels to Grampians on Monday and got them back today What a quality service Matt matt matt done the right thing with grampians bet your chuffed with them there service is secound to none supper fast turn around  |
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Post by Yogi on Jan 25, 2017 21:44:32 GMT 1
Trouble with mine Jon is I've got two sets of body work and a load of 385 work on the way back and needing paying for in the very near future Can't even bring myself to buy bits I need off Norbo On the plus side though,I sent a set of barrels to Grampians on Monday and got them back today What a quality service Matt matt matt done the right thing with grampians bet your chuffed with them there service is secound to none supper fast turn around Your right there Pete what a service,top marks Matt |
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Post by jon on Jan 26, 2017 21:45:17 GMT 1
Nice to know Grampians get a thumbs up. With Bob saying he is retiring I'll need an alternative (if he's serious about it  ). Jon |
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Post by paulls on Apr 13, 2017 21:15:12 GMT 1
wow wow wow thats not an acronym but a description of my respect for your skills, a true engineer inevery respect
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Post by paulls on Apr 13, 2017 21:17:31 GMT 1
wow wow wow thats not an acronym but a description of my respect for your skills, a true engineer inevery respect
skill beats money ever time
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Post by jon on Aug 26, 2017 9:56:06 GMT 1
Well after the Photof**kit scandal, I've only just got round to rebuilding my threads. Progress has been slow on this build as far as building, as I am concentrating on My F2 YPVS build. However I have been collecting parts. I had my cases vapour blasted:  I made some billet clutch covers:   Bought a second Legend billet flywheel side case for YPVS:  |
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Post by wangwang on Aug 27, 2017 13:22:01 GMT 1
Nice work, looking forward to seeing the finished.
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Post by jon on Aug 27, 2017 16:32:23 GMT 1
Thanks Wangwang,
But it maybe a year or two yet; but I'm not bothered as my current LC hybrid is more than enough fun to tootle about on at the moment. I'll keep posting progress, as an when.
I'm focusing on my F2 at the minute. Spraying this week, and still haven't decided on colour! Might go for a Kenny Robert's style but with blue instead of yellow, and a bit of white ... but still like the yellow?!
This one will be a keeper, as it is the one I hope to handle the best, and be accepting of big horsepower should I decide in the future.
Jon
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