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Post by jon on Jul 31, 2021 12:39:45 GMT 1
Quick update. Guess what this is for? 
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Post by wallcraft on Jul 31, 2021 19:09:27 GMT 1
Circumcision 😢
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 31, 2021 21:21:22 GMT 1
Beat me to it lol.
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 31, 2021 21:23:07 GMT 1
I guess Syze matters though. Interesting that they give it a 3 year warranty. How many circumcisions are you going to be performing?
Alex
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Post by Tobyjugs on Aug 2, 2021 14:15:30 GMT 1
Mickey Mouse outside diameter measuring caliper?
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Post by jon on Aug 12, 2021 19:01:13 GMT 1
Mickey Mouse outside diameter measuring caliper? Yes Tobyjugs, Mickey Mouse in accuracy, but more than accurate for the intended use. Ordinary calliper is useless for measuring say the wall thickness of a jug with a lip on the rim. But what’s it for though? Jon |
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Post by Tobyjugs on Aug 12, 2021 19:04:03 GMT 1
Handy for quick reference, i still use my callipers now and again. Its one of those tools which is handy but tend to be forgotten about and then guestimate with a ruler or tape measure.
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Post by oldbritguy on Aug 12, 2021 20:34:04 GMT 1
There is no place in a mans toolbox for one of those 😠
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Post by oldbritguy on Aug 12, 2021 20:44:05 GMT 1
Unless he uses drills, picks and has an unhealthy fixation with Novocain
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Post by jon on Jun 3, 2023 17:45:21 GMT 1
It’s been a while since I posted on this thread, but there has been progress. Today I went to see the Jason (the welder I know) and once again he’s done himself proud. I’ve never liked the scollup on an RGV swingarm unless it’s for two up one side pipes so therefore practical. I don’t like the unbalanced look of two pipes up one side, so subsequently the scollup was useless to me. In usual fashion for purely cosmetic reasons we went to a lot of trouble to remedy that.  I cut two half moons out and Jason welded them at a 90 degree angle, then built up the edges. Next was to mill back the welds to mimic the original swingarm section.  Next was to weld it in.  I’ve been advised to leave the underneath weld as is and just dress the side weld back. Jon |
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Post by JonW on Jun 4, 2023 1:54:27 GMT 1
Super work. I like it. I also dislike the scollop on these swingers when not used for the side pipes.
yes, that underside weld is where they crack and if its solid i would leave it thick too.
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Post by jon on Jun 19, 2023 18:36:33 GMT 1
Finished article, ready for powdercoat. Sure was a lot of work for a small cosmetic change, but I feel these really add to a bike. 
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Post by JonW on Jun 21, 2023 13:57:30 GMT 1
Well worth the work Jon IMHO. Good stuff, details matter as we know  |
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Post by jon on Jul 16, 2023 10:22:19 GMT 1
Seat covered.  Jon |
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Post by jon on Sept 26, 2023 19:43:56 GMT 1
Okay, so it’s getting closer to deciding a colour scheme for this.
I don’t want anything too fiddly (speedblocks etc). Was originally thinking of the black and silver with white stripe of the RZ250R?
I know certain brands of bike tend to stick to certain colours, but I really like the KTM black and orange. I’m starting to think maybe orange wheels and frame, and black bodywork. As this frame has the twin spar, I think a bright colour may show the frame off a bit better like the KTM trellis frame.
Jon
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Sept 26, 2023 20:01:54 GMT 1
I'm quite partial to an RZ colour scheme lol
Am I thinking of a different RZ250R scheme or is it black, silver pinstripe and a darker silver grey with the silver grey frame?
Anyway, the orange frame should look good. There were plenty of red frame/black bodywork YPVS schemes so a twist on that 👍
Steve
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 26, 2023 20:15:13 GMT 1
Orange was a Yamaha colour, especially in the 70's. I think black and orange work really well together. |
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Post by 4l04ever on Sept 26, 2023 20:28:59 GMT 1
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Post by jon on Sept 26, 2023 21:09:57 GMT 1
I’ll let this run around my head for a month or so.
I’ve done scooters before where a plain paint job doesn’t distract from some serious modifications.
Jon
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Post by jon on Sept 26, 2023 21:20:21 GMT 1
It’ll be a metallic black as I’ve already got the paint.
Carbon fibre front and rear mudguard, as I’ve got those too.
Jon
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Post by jon on Sept 27, 2023 19:17:51 GMT 1
Another dilemma is what colour to do the swingarm?
Options please to consider?
I won’t be polishing this one as the metal is very thin from the factory.
Jon
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 27, 2023 21:17:39 GMT 1
Gunmetal grey?
Alex
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Post by jon on Sept 27, 2023 21:35:04 GMT 1
Not a bad shout. The Nitron I’ve got for it is sort of gunmetal. Jon |
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Post by jon on Oct 9, 2023 15:43:26 GMT 1
I received my Renthal 758 black handlebars today. They were £36.65 each. As I got two pairs it was free postage too. Bargain!
Almost as cheap as knock offs!
Jon
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Post by jon on Mar 2, 2024 15:12:31 GMT 1
Well today I got my footrest hangers welded in preparation to chop the pillion part off. This would have left the rib around the edge of the casting non existent. So once again for cosmetic purposes, I decided to build this area up in preparation to form a new ribbed part behind the exhaust mount. 
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Post by JonW on Mar 5, 2024 4:09:09 GMT 1
Nice work Jon, its attention to detail like this that i for one appreciate.
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