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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Feb 15, 2021 16:47:57 GMT 1
Not much to report on this. Been cutting up the frame to make more room.
4 cuts done so far. 2 below the headstock, 2 above the rear engine mount. Got 2 more to cut at the footpeg mounts. I'll do a pic when it's cut.
Hopefully I'll be left with the engine in a cradle which will be easier to move
I'm losing the plot with Nova over the gears
Ordered end of Nov, said it would be 3 weeks as they were short of 1 gear which was being made
Called back before Crimbo. "The gear is made, it's away being heat treated so will be early Jan"
Called in Jan. "It's been heat treated, it's away getting bushes now" 🙄
Got fed up today and chased it up again
"Think we have it all in stock, I'll check"
You were supposed to call me 🙁
"We are short of 1 gear"
That's what you said in November when I ordered ☹
Then it was getting heat treated, then it was...😖
"Oh right, it may be here or it could be away for finishing, I'll call you back" 😡
Steve
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Post by steve h on Feb 15, 2021 17:13:06 GMT 1
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Feb 15, 2021 17:27:59 GMT 1
Especially when the other option I found after ordering was converting a gsx750 box to go in Anyway frame cut away now 😁 Steve  |
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Post by abar121 on Feb 15, 2021 20:33:11 GMT 1
The engine's a fully stressed member now.
Or is that the OP after dealing with Nova..
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Post by JonW on Feb 15, 2021 23:18:22 GMT 1
Sigh, that would do my head in as well Steve.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 5, 2021 20:45:21 GMT 1
I've gave up on NOVA now 😡
Just bought a modified GS750 gearbox. No massive 1st to second jump and better ratios
Also the added bonus of the output shaft being longer so will help with chain alignment
Steve
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 8, 2021 16:24:12 GMT 1
I've gave up on NOVA now 😡 Just bought a modified GS750 gearbox. No massive 1st to second jump and better ratios Also the added bonus of the output shaft being longer so will help with chain alignment Steve Ive had mixed dealings with them as well Steve, Some times it feels like their not interested or they have told me they don't sell the parts anymore. After meeting one of their management at the Gedinne Classic TT, they couldn't do enough for me and got very prompt service. |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 8, 2021 16:35:29 GMT 1
I've gave up on NOVA now 😡 Just bought a modified GS750 gearbox. No massive 1st to second jump and better ratios Also the added bonus of the output shaft being longer so will help with chain alignment Steve Ive had mixed dealings with them as well Steve, Some times it feels like their not interested or they have told me they don't sell the parts anymore. After meeting one of their management at the Gedinne Classic TT, they couldn't do enough for me and got very prompt service. That's exactly it, they don't seem interested in the business Its just the same excuses every time I call. It's been weeks now since they took my number (which lets face it they should already have had as I bloody gave them it when I ordered) and they can't even make a call 🙄 Steve |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 16, 2021 13:39:24 GMT 1
Spoke to BDK yesterday morning
Porting, inlet tipping and head all done
I told them to go ahead and rebore it as to quote them "they're a bit sloppy" so that was getting done in the afternoon
All that's left to do is o ringing the block
They were waiting for another couple to be ready so the cnc machine could be set up and them all done at once so hopefully not long.
Paid the deposit for the billet yokes today so hopefully get them in 10 weeks 😀
Steve
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 21, 2021 17:50:32 GMT 1
Bolted a few bits together today 😁  |
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Post by dusty350 on Mar 21, 2021 17:53:14 GMT 1
Ooh, looking lovely Steve🙂
I like that a lot😉
Dusty🙂
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Post by jessy03 on Mar 21, 2021 18:08:02 GMT 1
Looking really good Steve, looking expensive as well, good job you have big deep pockets.
Jess
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 21, 2021 18:53:35 GMT 1
Cheers guys
Yes it's been a bit spendy 😬
There's £3.5k there and that's without the billet yokes, the Maxton fork cartridges and Maxton rear shocks that will go on the final build 😭
No deep pockets, just a long time building 😂
Steve
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Post by Tobyjugs on Mar 21, 2021 18:55:51 GMT 1
Looks like it's going to be a real beasty.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 21, 2021 19:04:35 GMT 1
Only problem I had was the swing arm spindle
I had it plated and it would not go through the arm
Turns out it was the 2 bearing sleeves it was sticking on
Sorted it by putting the spindle in a drill and spinning while running course sandpaper on it then green scotchbrite
Fitted after that 😀
Steve
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Post by Yogi on Mar 21, 2021 19:50:54 GMT 1
Bolted a few bits together today 😁 That’s nice,glad you’re getting the very expensive spokey out the way first 👌🤞 |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 21, 2021 20:24:29 GMT 1
To be honest Matt I'm fed up moving bits of it around. Thought if it was a rolling chassis it would at least be easier
I'm recommisioning the 385 so the TR will sit where it has been
Then after I've got the cutting/grinding and welding sorted on the LC in the garage I'll move the 385 into the garage for the summer and the LC can go in the workshop
Steve
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Post by arrdy350 on Mar 21, 2021 22:35:11 GMT 1
Rolling chassis looks good and I like the 385 aswell 👍
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Post by mouse on Mar 22, 2021 7:10:02 GMT 1
That is looking soooo good Steve, are you not fitting clip ons?
Looking forward to seeing it with the engine in.
Mouse
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 22, 2021 9:47:14 GMT 1
That is looking soooo good Steve, are you not fitting clip ons? Looking forward to seeing it with the engine in. Mouse My plan is to fit Renthals so will look like a street fightered TR If it doesn't look right I'll drop the forks through the yokes and fit clip ons above the yoke Really need to get the bottom end stripped to mock up the engine and get the pipes welded up Steve |
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Post by 3tj6 on Mar 22, 2021 10:17:16 GMT 1
That looks mint , what’s the bodywork like ?
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Mar 22, 2021 12:15:08 GMT 1
That looks mint , what’s the bodywork like ? Tank and seat is this kind of thing Steve  |
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Post by mouse on Mar 22, 2021 15:01:46 GMT 1
That looks amazing Steve, has to be clip-ons though! (if you can stand it!)
Mouse
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Post by 3tj6 on Mar 22, 2021 15:26:19 GMT 1
Does look well👍Drop the forks through the yoke as in the picture and get some clip ons with a inch or 2 riser ?
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Post by abar121 on Mar 22, 2021 16:20:04 GMT 1
Looking great!
It's going to sound fantastic too.
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Post by JonW on Mar 23, 2021 3:04:12 GMT 1
Loving this!
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on May 23, 2021 14:44:03 GMT 1
Still not much to tell ☹
360mm shocks arrived yesterday (cheapo crappo) to see how it sits
Billet guy called saying he was ready to do my yokes so posted the cast ones down for him to get measurements off
Still no word from BDK. Called them through the week and was told the guy that does the TR stuff has been off sick for a couple of days so he'll phone me when he's back.
Won't hold my breath 🙄
Steve
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Post by lc2 on May 23, 2021 20:34:52 GMT 1
Looking very nice indeed, are PHW still around as I can't seem to find the and I may be in the market for a similar frame.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on May 23, 2021 21:46:10 GMT 1
Looking very nice indeed, are PHW still around as I can't seem to find the and I may be in the market for a similar frame. Last contact I had with them was June 2020 His email is phwfabrications@btinternet.com Steve |
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Post by lc2 on May 24, 2021 9:58:34 GMT 1
Thanks Steve.
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