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Post by dusty350 on Jul 4, 2020 22:15:01 GMT 1
Hi mate Build this 400, and finish the Café racer are my current goals. Who knows after that ? I've ticked a lot of boxes in recent years and it gets harder to do something "different" to what I've done before. I would love to renovate a Td3 or a Tz A or B but they are silly money to buy, and parts are even sillier I do often think about doing a Yammagamma - early Rg frame and Pv engine -never done one of those before I'm sure I'll think of something when the time comes ! Dusty
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 4, 2020 23:09:00 GMT 1
Even though I have 3 bikes yet to be finished I still want to do a Mito/Yamaha hybrid. Sadly no Mito rolling chassis out there...probably just as well lol.
Alex
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Post by 2taol on Jul 5, 2020 19:35:12 GMT 1
nice thread, loving your work on this one dusty, as always.
things always appear to move quickly on your threads/builds which makes viewing and following great!
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 5, 2020 19:37:42 GMT 1
Thanks. Waiting on the swingarm now, then I can get a rolling chassis together fairly quickly, but then funds dry up until I sell the 430. But if I get it rolling I can fit the engine and it starts to look something then Dusty
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 14, 2020 19:01:23 GMT 1
Had a bit of time this afternoon, so I offered up the swingarm to the frame, with the shocks; 20200714_122355 by dusty miller, on Flickr 20200714_122516 by dusty miller, on Flickr 20200714_122335 by dusty miller, on Flickr Really pleased with the set up It means the frame and a couple of other parts can go off for powdercoating. I bought a side stand off ebay some weeks back, and being off a German bike, I needed to cut down the side stand spring post for a single spring, plus the kick stand part sticks out too far now it doesn't have standard pipes, so cut that down too; 20200714_131437 by dusty miller, on Flickr 20200714_133307 by dusty miller, on Flickr Also, the fuse board - also off ebay, didn't need the mount for the master cylinder reservoir, so I cut that off too; 20200714_133319 by dusty miller, on Flickr I need to make a slightly wider chain slipper too, but I still have some chopping board left !! 20200714_122727 by dusty miller, on Flickr Whilst the frame is away, I can give some parts a light polish to freshen them up, and then the rebuild can start in ernest. Dusty
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Post by yamark on Jul 14, 2020 19:43:13 GMT 1
Had to put my sunglasses on to look at the latest update I really like the slotted chain adjusters. I'm not a fan of the eccentric adjusters, seems odd that you automatically alter the ride height of a bike when you tighten the chain!
Great work Dusty, looking very good.
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Post by flames on Jul 14, 2020 19:51:27 GMT 1
I am a tight arse I am an idiot I really need to crack on and get my LC sorted. I am a moron.... Just some of the things I say with more regularity than I would sometimes like.
One thing I don't say often enough and I can't emphasize how much but you,your builds and your write ups really are an inspiration.
When and I mean when, my build is finished, it is going to be thanks to people like you. Watching/ reading your build threads makes me realize that 'using that nut even tho it's a little rusty' or ' that bit of plastic with a crack in' won't do. If it isn't right, it doesn't get fitted.
I thank you sir, and I hope that one day , when my LC is built , it will be something I am proud of. I will have you to thank for that . And when that time comes, I hope you take the credit you deserve.
THANK YOU DUSTY.
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Post by tommo on Jul 14, 2020 20:06:10 GMT 1
which bike is the 430
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 15, 2020 6:49:31 GMT 1
Hi Mark, Yea, slots are the way to go I think. As you know, the Eccentric adjusters have their issues !! Plus I think the slots look better anyway. Flames - very kind mate. Anyone can bolt this stuff together - you need patience, and above all, a good dose of OCD ! I've never been fortunate enough to own a new bike, so I try to build one instead. Build for YOU though. There is a fine line between trailer Queen and good useable bike you don't mind getting dirty ! I do think if you spend time on decent finishing, it's easier to keep parts clean and in good condition, and above all, safe and reliable. There are some very talented bike builders/restorers on this forum, and there are lots of bikes here that I would love to own. I get inspiration from those guys too, and that's why this site is such a great resource for us all Tommo, the 430 is my other Ac that I got back in December last year; 20200609_140923 by dusty miller, on Flickr As is always the way, it will be moving on soon to allow me to finish the current 400 build, plus fund the last bits for the Café Racer. Dusty
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 23, 2020 17:19:31 GMT 1
Picked up my frame from the powdercoaters this morning; 20200723_090637 by dusty miller, on Flickr 20200723_142410 by dusty miller, on Flickr I used Microblast in Windsor for this one. They have done loads for me over the years, but I used Jamie at Mac Clean 44 for my last frame, and would have done again, but he is solid with work, and I'm impatient !! So back to Microblast who turned it around in a week, and have done a great finish in gloss black, so I'm really pleased. Ready to start the rebuild now. I need to get the wheels done soon so I can fit bearings and tyres, and then I can get it rolling which will make life a lot easier. Dusty
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Post by sidney81 on Jul 23, 2020 21:46:35 GMT 1
Lovley dusty , now the real fun begins ,wish I was at that stage ! Looking forward to seeing more 💪,Chris
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 24, 2020 7:22:10 GMT 1
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Post by philmill on Jul 24, 2020 8:32:08 GMT 1
All those shiny bits, I love that part too. going to be another awesome build.
Phil
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Post by 2taol on Jul 24, 2020 12:20:21 GMT 1
oh yea, looking very bling!
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 24, 2020 20:47:39 GMT 1
Another big shiny bit added ! 20200724_200437 by dusty miller, on Flickr Shocks will be changed for YSS piggybacks when I have the funds. Also fitted the refurbed instruments, and I repolished the Renthal 758's which were originally anodised in gunmetal grey; 20200724_200735 by dusty miller, on Flickr And you'll notice the ignition switch is upside down ! A Yambits pattern switch that can only fit one way - just happens to be the wrong way !
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Post by tony2stroke on Jul 24, 2020 20:51:10 GMT 1
Shambits strikes again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice job on the clocks BTW.
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 24, 2020 21:02:53 GMT 1
Cheers. I found some nice stainless bolts for the engine mounts, plus some time back I bought 2 new rear engine mounting brackets, which are gloss black and match the frame. The front engine bracket was a NOS item that I had powdercoated though; 20200724_200621 by dusty miller, on Flickr
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Post by mouse on Jul 24, 2020 21:10:02 GMT 1
Yum, yum or should that be Yam, yam! Looking fantastic, i cannot wait to see this bike done! (silver with speed blocks, hmmmmmmm)
Mouse
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 24, 2020 21:41:44 GMT 1
Dusty would an LC ignition switch work at all? I have one knocking about.
Alex
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Post by 4l04ever on Jul 24, 2020 21:59:08 GMT 1
Dusty would an LC ignition switch work at all? I have one knocking about. Alex I think it might be easier to just fit a new sticker the right way round. :-)
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 24, 2020 22:11:38 GMT 1
Yep, I'm gonna get a new sticker for it. Lc ignition is totally different and wouldn't fit inside the plastic housing. The bracket that's part of the ignition barrel housing is offset, so can only fit one way, making it upside down ! Good 'ol Shambits !! Dusty
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 25, 2020 19:08:43 GMT 1
Added some more parts today. A pair of Banshee coils; 20200725_090940 by dusty miller, on Flickr I also fitted the undertray, newly powdercoated battery box, with new mounting rubbers, plus new side panel and tank mount rubbers; 20200725_115537 by dusty miller, on Flickr New, pattern left switchgear; 20200725_115546 by dusty miller, on Flickr And new, pattern right switchgear and throttle tube; 20200725_115552 by dusty miller, on Flickr I pinched these 2 cable securing rubber bands off the 430Rd. They look better than cable ties ! They come off a KTM of some description - I really like little details like this; 20200725_115912 by dusty miller, on Flickr Also fitted the electrics plate with new rubbers, and the polished up reg/rectifier; 20200725_165008 by dusty miller, on Flickr Must get the wheels prepped for powdercoating this week so I can get it rolling; 20200725_165023 by dusty miller, on Flickr Dusty
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Post by motty on Jul 25, 2020 20:48:16 GMT 1
I'm staggered at how good that looks. It is easy to see how the money disappears so quickly
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Post by 2taol on Jul 25, 2020 21:36:24 GMT 1
looks forking great, love the "silver" and black.
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Post by oldbritguy on Jul 25, 2020 23:42:37 GMT 1
Now that is coming together really nice. Cracking job so far I am spending ages zooming in on all those little details and thoroughly enjoying your work Dusty boy. I like the little reservoir on the master cylinder, neat touch. Was that an aftermarket part or did it come with the m/c? Looking at this and the other great builds going on is at last giving me the boot up the ar*e I need to get my own build back on track Top job mate
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Post by JonW on Jul 26, 2020 2:51:32 GMT 1
Looks fantastic as ever Dusty!
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Post by Yogi on Jul 26, 2020 7:30:19 GMT 1
Looking very bling now mate as expected 👍👏👏
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 26, 2020 9:01:18 GMT 1
Cheers fellas I'm pleased with how it's coming together. Microblast have done a lovely job of the frame, and the alloy forks and swingarm really contrast against it well. Next big part is wheels. I have got to decide on colour - that will dictate bodywork colour. I was originally thinking of something a little "off piste" like Ford Tangerine Scream, but I'm leaning more towards a standard Ac scheme now, probably my favourite "White Heat" - white and red speedblocks like my original 430e. Just got to decide on either white or black for the wheels ? Will get them to Jamie this week, all being well, so I can hopefully get it on it's wheels in the next few weeks. Then the engine is ready to bolt straight in. Still got loads of parts to source though, so it wont be finished anytime soon. Hi John The master cylinder reservoir is from a firm in Australia. With post, it costs around £85 !! I looked for a long time for something "off the shelf" in this country but found nothing like it. This particular one was bought by the previous owner of the 430e, after I gave him the details of where to get it, but I've previously bought 2 from Aus for different builds. They are trick, but the postage makes them a bit expensive. When I was at Metchamex a couple of weeks back, Garry had made a couple very similar for his bike. I wonder, if there was enough interest, how much a batch of say, 10, would cost to manufacture ? They will fit any Nissin master cylinder so would be good for loads of bikes. I often think the large reservoirs and pipe work can spoil the look of the handlebar set up on smaller bikes like Lc's/Pv's, so this is a neat solution. Food for thought Dusty
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Post by flames on Jul 26, 2020 9:51:24 GMT 1
Looking lovely as usual Dusty. Can you still see the frame numbers after powder coating?
I have never had one done but have read sometimes they need sanding down? That has always put me off.
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Post by gazzatt2 on Jul 26, 2020 21:32:12 GMT 1
where did you get the pattern switches from ?
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