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Post by dusty350 on Jul 11, 2024 6:45:21 GMT 1
Great news regards the paint set mate ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) You wont be disappointed ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by Mr Kipling on Jul 11, 2024 10:17:37 GMT 1
its coming along in leaps and bounds now , can,t wait to see the paintwork.....
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 11, 2024 21:20:51 GMT 1
I am rather excited. Sent the lot off today. Mark sent me a Whatsapp message...bloody hell he's a big fella ain't he? I was expecting a 60+ year old in a beige coat with a moustache!
Alex
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jul 12, 2024 14:41:31 GMT 1
I am rather excited. Sent the lot off today. Mark sent me a Whatsapp message...bloody hell he's a big fella ain't he? I was expecting a 60+ year old in a beige coat with a moustache! Alex It was his dog that made me uneasy, bloody huge but think it past sadly Just bought an N1 set that was done by him π Steve
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 12, 2024 23:29:44 GMT 1
Had a message from Mark and my parts arrived today. Now that was fast! Fingers crossed I should get a delivery next week.
Alex
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 13, 2024 7:31:17 GMT 1
Sad news about his dog ![:'(](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/cry.png) Once you were across the threshold he was a big softie ( the dog!!), but when you saw him behind the mesh gate at the doorway it would make anyone think twice ! Top bloke is Mark ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 17, 2024 21:44:19 GMT 1
So after some careful measuring and consulting a chain length calculator I looked around for the chain I wanted. DID was the first ever chain I had to buy when I was 16 so I've stuck with them, but was shocked at the prices. But...I found one at what seemed to me 1990s prices! ![](https://i.imgur.com/HLzAatq.jpg) Nice and easy to fit... ![](https://i.imgur.com/Wgsa3Fk.jpg) And everything lines up perfectly, though even after all that checking I was a little nervous! ![](https://i.imgur.com/v2HXUP7.jpg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/ny6ckoN.jpg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/t20prw0.jpg) Then it's time to get the cluch sorted. All went well but I fear I have the wrong cable (again). The length is fine but the inner cable just isn't long enough. ![](https://i.imgur.com/3YuFm6C.jpg) ![](https://i.imgur.com/peStpq4.jpg) Alex
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Post by arrdy350 on Jul 17, 2024 22:20:02 GMT 1
DID are good Chains. It looks good in gold Alex π
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 17, 2024 22:37:11 GMT 1
Thanks matey. I'll need to make a slider to mount on the swinger. Dusty used plastic chopping boards from a pound shop so I shall do likewise.
Alex
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Post by reedx on Jul 17, 2024 23:08:15 GMT 1
Thanks matey. I'll need to make a slider to mount on the swinger. Dusty used plastic chopping boards from a pound shop so I shall do likewise. Alex I found this 3D printer file for one on Thingiverse, so will be printing one for my Mito 350. I'll let you know how it works out www.thingiverse.com/thing:3906198Colin
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Post by sidney81 on Jul 17, 2024 23:14:56 GMT 1
Looking great Alex ππͺ
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 17, 2024 23:26:10 GMT 1
Thanks matey. I'll need to make a slider to mount on the swinger. Dusty used plastic chopping boards from a pound shop so I shall do likewise. Alex I found this 3D printer file for one on Thingiverse, so will be printing one for my Mito 350. I'll let you know how it works out www.thingiverse.com/thing:3906198Colin Now that looks interesting! Something bespoke would probably look a lot better. Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 17, 2024 23:27:47 GMT 1
Looking great Alex ππͺ Thanks my friend. I had a look at the first ever post on this build and it's been almost 7 years. Got to be a forum record! Alex
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jul 18, 2024 0:34:28 GMT 1
Hi Alex is the picture of the end of your exhaust pipe rusty?
If it is, take them off and blow as much out as possible, Theoretically you could get some of it entering the cylinder with first start up. Wether this would happen in the real world scenario i do not know but for the time it takes to blow your pipes out against scratching your cylinder walls it's a no brainer. Unless somebody knows better.
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Post by mouse on Jul 18, 2024 6:25:05 GMT 1
Good job!
Mouse
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jul 18, 2024 9:00:20 GMT 1
As for the clutch cable, is the mechanism set correctly
Can you locate the worm drive one groove round?
I'm not sure as not done many LC's
Just a thought
Steve
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 18, 2024 21:06:51 GMT 1
The zorsts have been cleaned to death with caustic soda. That manky looking baffle wouldn't come out but inside all is debris free!
I had another fo at the clutch today. This time the cable fits but nothing is happening so yes the mechanism might not be set up properly. Further investigations will ensue...
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 20, 2024 17:01:58 GMT 1
Thought I'd try to figure out what's amiss with the clutch. ![](https://i.imgur.com/LLTQsJz.jpg) That spring is knackered for one, so I went into the garage to look for a replacement. Heard a crash and looked outside... ![](https://i.imgur.com/4eeCiSo.jpg) The chock decided it didn't want to be a chock. Yes, I swore. A lot. However there is minimal damage. ![](https://i.imgur.com/Xs2oKJ1.jpg) And I have a spare. ![](https://i.imgur.com/QV28iuE.jpg) Still swearing I looked more carefully at this clutch and this may be an A/C cable. Whatever it is it's wrong so I'll order another, and a spring, and hopefully that should sort it. Alex
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Post by andy748 on Jul 20, 2024 18:29:17 GMT 1
Gutted mate, at least there isn't too much damage. Andy.
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 20, 2024 19:20:14 GMT 1
Ouch ![;-|](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/squint.png) Is the rotor ok ? ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 20, 2024 21:17:53 GMT 1
On closer inspection that bar end took most of the brunt, the footrest has a tiny chip on it and that's it! A close shave indeed. Imagine if all the new bodywork was on it at the time... Ordered the cable (gen Yam) and spring. Been ticking stuff off the 'to do' list and not much left. Wiring. Figure out how to get the rear brake to work, then go get hoses. And my CDI has really frayed wires so I need to find one of those. That's it. So close now... ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png) Alex
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Post by JonW on Jul 21, 2024 0:46:50 GMT 1
ouch! What made it fall? These are usually very stable :/
Glad its not too badly damaged mate.
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Post by 4l04ever on Jul 21, 2024 7:43:32 GMT 1
Damn! Luckily it was only minor damage.
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 21, 2024 21:22:34 GMT 1
I have no idea why it fell over but a narrow squeak all the same.
Alex
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jul 22, 2024 19:55:12 GMT 1
Alex sorry to see this.
Its the stand itself, i think there dodgy for front tyres. I always back my bikes into them unless they are stabilised with tie down straps or rear paddock stand. They work best with a wide tyre.
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 22, 2024 21:13:23 GMT 1
Thanks matey. I've adjusted it a tad and I will try again but I won't be letting go of the bike until I'm 100% sure it's stable.
Alex
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Post by JonW on Jul 26, 2024 14:15:52 GMT 1
I think the designs of these are all quite different. The one I have is very very stable with thin and thick 17 and 18 inch tyres and I always use the front tyre. Its bolted to my lift and you can really pull on the bike and it stays planted. It is bolted down tho which defo helps.
That makes me wonder if yours doesnt have wide enough 'legs' for the high up weight etc Alex?
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Post by jon on Jul 26, 2024 17:06:32 GMT 1
I agree with the many designs.
Mine is very stable.
The under wheel part of the chock clamps to the front tyre as itβs pushed forward.
Jon
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 26, 2024 21:25:25 GMT 1
The legs are wide enough (good grief) and I will have another attempt and see what happens. Meantime I have discovered my clutch problem. The cable I was using IS an LC one and now I have an identical genuine Yamaha one. And a spring. The new spring made a huge difference but the cable wasn't pulling enough for the clutch to engage. The fault is the clutch lever itself. So much slack in it, and when it finally starts to pull it only moves about 10mm. It is only a cheap Chinese thing and I was contemplating a new set up, levers and master cylinder. Prices are eye watering for let's say Brembo stuff. So I checked Norbo's shop for original LC stuff, compared his prices to eBay and he wins by a mile. Ordered everything I need. To be honest I knew this might happen and I don't want to go to grab a fistful of front brake to have the cheap lever snap on me! So it's genuine Yamaha kit for me.
Alex
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Post by Mr Kipling on Aug 6, 2024 15:58:25 GMT 1
Sorry to see that your bike fell over , luckily its only minor damage , could of been much worse... Glad you sorted the clutch issues , when do u get the bodywork back....looking forward too more....
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