pjb4lo
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 1, 2018 12:08:26 GMT 1
Having found the excellent "RD550 LC" thread a couple of weeks ago, I thought I'd start a build thread on my RD525 triple build. I'm doing it when time allows, being self employed means work comes first and my toys second. I haven't taken many photo's so far as until I saw the LC thread I didn't think anyone would be interested, hopefully somebody is.... First photo's are of the initial machining work and trial assembly.  IMG_4485 by paul bland, on Flickr  IMG_4486 by paul bland, on Flickr  IMG_4487 by paul bland, on Flickr |
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Post by veg on Sept 1, 2018 12:56:42 GMT 1
Looks great mate got a fair few bikes as well
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 1, 2018 13:55:25 GMT 1
Looks great mate got a fair few bikes as well Thanks, so far so good but a long way to go. |
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 1, 2018 14:26:47 GMT 1
The engine will be going in this, YDS7 frame, YPVS forks, RD wheels with twin front discs ( please excuse the mess behind, and the high tech stand)  IMG_4488 by paul bland, on Flickr |
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Post by earthman on Sept 1, 2018 15:48:23 GMT 1
Why wouldn't anyone on here be interested in this??
I wish that my milling machine were that size, looks like you have a great workshop, good luck with the build.
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 1, 2018 16:38:10 GMT 1
The first trial fit of the engine in the frame, looks quite at home in there. However it did highlight one particular problem, the front down tubes are way to close to the outside exhaust ports. It's a good job I've got a tube bender and some leftover seamless tube from another job, new front down tubes it is then.  IMG_4482 by paul bland, on Flickr  IMG_4484 by paul bland, on Flickr |
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pjb4lo
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 1, 2018 16:39:33 GMT 1
Why wouldn't anyone on here be interested in this?? I wish that my milling machine were that size, looks like you have a great workshop, good luck with the build. Thanks, the milling machine was a godsend for doing the cases, so stable. |
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Post by Topman350 on Sept 1, 2018 17:15:22 GMT 1
Good luck with the build mate everyone would be interested we are all 2stroke petrol heads 😀
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 1, 2018 19:03:37 GMT 1
This looks a great project - I love it  Mark had to redo his frame down tubes on his Lc triple to get the exhausts to fit. I think Nick Chambers has an aircooled triple - saw a pic on his Facebook page and assume it's his. Did you make the ally seat ? Looks great with the ally tank  Dusty |
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 1, 2018 20:10:18 GMT 1
This looks a great project - I love it Mark had to redo his frame down tubes on his Lc triple to get the exhausts to fit. I think Nick Chambers has an aircooled triple - saw a pic on his Facebook page and assume it's his. Did you make the ally seat ? Looks great with the ally tank Dusty Thanks, yes I made the seat and the tank, glad you like it |
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 1, 2018 22:48:58 GMT 1
WOW
Alex
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pjb4lo
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 2, 2018 10:01:36 GMT 1
I wanted a TZ top yoke (I'll be fitting clip on's), that is until I saw what people are asking for them, so I got an RD250 top yoke and turned it into a TZ-esque top yoke for the princely some of £0.00, which is more my sort of price (cheap skate).  IMG_4489 by paul bland, on Flickr |
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 2, 2018 10:28:53 GMT 1
Great skills there Paul I had a quick look on Facebook this morning for a pic of Nicks triple - but I got it wrong - it's a 4 !!  29512479_167972810526085_5329479297299347908_n by David Miller, on Flickr Harry Hawkins built a triple aircooled - featured in Motorcycle Mechanics magazine, Dec 2002, issue 182 if it's any interest to you Are you running with mag wheels, or spokeys ? Dusty |
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 2, 2018 10:35:09 GMT 1
Great skills there Paul I had a quick look on Facebook this morning for a pic of Nicks triple - but I got it wrong - it's a 4 !! 29512479_167972810526085_5329479297299347908_n by David Miller, on Flickr Harry Hawkins built a triple aircooled - featured in Motorcycle Mechanics magazine, Dec 2002, issue 182 if it's any interest to you Are you running with mag wheels, or spokeys ? Dusty |
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 2, 2018 10:38:13 GMT 1
Thanks Dusty, i did think about a four cylinder version but went with the triple for reasons various, plus now I've got something to build next! I've got mag wheels on it at the moment, but I do have some front and rear disc brake spoked hubs, we'll see.....
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 2, 2018 11:23:03 GMT 1
This is the seat I made from alloy sheet, I wanted it to look similar to an early TZ seat say an D or E model but not a straight copy, I got the look I wanted so v happy with it , it's just a pity I've got to stick a number plate on there somewhere.  IMG_4480 by paul bland, on Flickr  IMG_4481 by paul bland, on Flickr |
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Post by yamark on Sept 2, 2018 12:03:21 GMT 1
Brilliant build Paul - I hoped putting the LC triple on this Forum would maybe inspire a few people . Harry Hawkins has an RD600 air cooled. His frame tubes are very elegant in the way they curve to miss the exhausts. Your milling/machining look spot on, but are you fitting an outrigger section for the longer gearbox output shaft?
PM me if you need any info, and I'll help if I can.
Keep up the good work, following with interest.
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 2, 2018 13:55:37 GMT 1
Brilliant build Paul - I hoped putting the LC triple on this Forum would maybe inspire a few people . Harry Hawkins has an RD600 air cooled. His frame tubes are very elegant in the way they curve to miss the exhausts. Your milling/machining look spot on, but are you fitting an outrigger section for the longer gearbox output shaft?
PM me if you need any info, and I'll help if I can.
Keep up the good work, following with interest.
Regards, Mark Thanks Mark, yes it's all very interesting, just a pity work takes so much of my time, need more time to play! Yes I'll be using an outrigger bearing for the output shaft, but that's quite a way off yet, cheers. |
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 5, 2018 12:18:13 GMT 1
This is the tank I've made for the triple, it hasn't photographed very well (I think it looks a bit crap really) but stood next to it looks ok, again I wanted it to be TZ -ish but with a bit more shape, I think I've got it. A busy few weeks ahead so might not be any updates for a while, but I'll do my best.  IMG_4479 by paul bland, on Flickr |
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Post by mouse on Sept 5, 2018 13:14:35 GMT 1
Amazing metal work! Nice to see some old school skills still be used.
Brilliant
Mouse
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Post by pjb4lo on Sept 6, 2018 12:08:02 GMT 1
Amazing metal work! Nice to see some old school skills still be used. Brilliant Mouse Thanks Mouse, it's coming together nicely. |
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Post by bezzer on Sept 22, 2018 17:11:31 GMT 1
Superb fabrication Paul, looking forward to seeing your progress for hints & tips. I’m in the process of building an in-line 4, 500cc, if I ever get my cases back that is 😳!.
Good luck with it all mate 👍🏻.
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Post by reggieperrin on Sept 23, 2018 21:26:19 GMT 1
Looks great...! I'm sketching out my own 4 cylinder hybrid but will only reveal when it looks like it'll actually work..!!  Might just be an expensive doorstop..!! Good luck with the rest of the build... |
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Post by firebird67 on Sept 24, 2018 9:33:22 GMT 1
Looks great loving the tz look 👍
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Post by bid on Sept 25, 2018 22:00:48 GMT 1
absolutally stunning,
lovely skills,👏👏👏👍,
keep up the fab work my good man,
dave😉
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