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Post by m40man on Feb 26, 2013 19:09:41 GMT
... 5 mins with the angry grinder and I had the rear wheel in a few bits .... Hooligan .
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Post by christhedivvy on Apr 2, 2013 13:05:31 GMT
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Post by kissofdeath on Apr 2, 2013 14:22:43 GMT
that looks tasty
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Post by rowlf on Apr 2, 2013 14:26:06 GMT
Wow, that looks brilliant. Looks like a lot of elbow grease, either that or you are an absolute whizz with Photoshop BTW I am interested in the "axle" you are using to hold the wheel on the stand. Is that commercial or home grown?
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Post by alan292 on Apr 2, 2013 16:26:15 GMT
Nice job.... ...was it 1st shot or did you have to undo a few during the build.... ;D
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Post by christhedivvy on Apr 2, 2013 16:53:36 GMT
I did have a dry run before the hub was painted but it wasn't that difficult once you've picked up the hole pattern.
I change my own tyres and That is actually my home made wheel balancer I cobbled together out of an old paddock stand and a few bits from work.
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Post by n4naked on Apr 2, 2013 16:56:44 GMT
your garage looks even more well appointed than i hear trev's is......in addition to the obligatory carpet, you've got a nice fireplace , tv, etc...it looks like a real home from home.
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Post by TwoHat on Apr 2, 2013 21:16:16 GMT
I know you've laced up the new wheel the same as the old one (and done a very impressive looking job of it I might add), but as a pushbike wheel builder I think its odd to have the trailing spokes on the drive side coming from the outside of the hub flange. I guess there must be a reason why it was done like that in the first place, but I've always thought that the strongest spoke pull should come from the inside of the flange cos its a straighter run? It isn't vital, but it just makes for a slightly stronger wheel. I'm only nit-picking really, feel free to ignore me . . .
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Post by christhedivvy on Apr 3, 2013 7:32:07 GMT
If its good enough for Yamaha its good enough for me.
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Post by christhedivvy on Apr 4, 2013 18:20:38 GMT
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Post by n4naked on Apr 4, 2013 19:28:43 GMT
is that a pot plant and a sofa in your garage also?...trev will be well jell.
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Post by christhedivvy on Jan 21, 2014 14:21:35 GMT
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Post by teejayexc on Jan 21, 2014 15:00:12 GMT
Coming along nicely.
Is it a special for working on the railways?
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Post by HRHpenfold on Jan 21, 2014 19:07:43 GMT
That engine needs vapour blasted, That is going to irk you as the build progresses, looks good though! I like the seat though, did a similar thing to my Ural
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Post by christhedivvy on Jan 21, 2014 20:21:15 GMT
That engine needs vapour blasted, all in the plan. It looks horrendous up close Sent from my GT-I9100 using proboards
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 10, 2014 16:38:19 GMT
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 10, 2014 16:38:30 GMT
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 19, 2014 21:53:55 GMT
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Post by teejayexc on Feb 19, 2014 22:09:14 GMT
Just amended the double post. Cool work tool that, do you have that kit at home? I want one
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 7:24:02 GMT
Love the grips.
This is the best thread on this forum.
Looking forward to seeing the finished article.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2014 8:03:03 GMT
Me too, although could be a bit cold in the winter This is the best thread on this forum. Agreed Looking forward to seeing the finished article. Me too
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 20, 2014 9:56:42 GMT
Me too, although could be a bit cold in the winter This is the best thread on this forum. Agreed Looking forward to seeing the finished article. Me too I was going to wire them up for winter ;D ;D ;D Sent from my GT-I9100 using proboards
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Post by teejayexc on Feb 20, 2014 11:32:56 GMT
Me too, although could be a bit cold in the winter Agreed Me too I was going to wire them up for winter ;D ;D ;D Sent from my GT-I9100 using proboards Good idea, they'd make your eyes light up to
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 20, 2014 15:20:03 GMT
The lathe isn't mine btw. Its one at work in our maint dept and when its quiet & the cats away mice come out to play! ;D
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 20, 2014 20:00:28 GMT
Knurled me pegs to blend in with me grips
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 21, 2014 21:23:47 GMT
Rear wheel spacer tonight. Old & new. New un slightly different cuz of the frame. Think I'll give the lathe a rest for a bit am fed up now.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 22, 2014 9:10:40 GMT
There's something about knurling I applied it everywhere I could Has anyone shown yow how to get that nice finish on flat unpainted surfaces, like lots of circles? If it's not a big area we did it by putting a pencil stub in a pillar drill, dab some grinding paste on it, and go over the part gently. We made our own spanners, inside & outside calipers, and small clamps in the apprentice training school and put the 'finish' on them this way. Looked loverly. Your project looks brilliant, I predict prizes
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Post by charlietbird on Feb 22, 2014 13:21:29 GMT
This is coming on well! The short pipes are great.I made a pair for one of my Triumphs, but made them a little short, and a half hearted kickstart wold produce a huge flame out of them. It was fun! Charlie
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Post by Deleted on Feb 23, 2014 5:55:48 GMT
it certainly looks good and with some great work being done, but having owned an XS650 and finding it to be a very vibey engine, I'm not sure I'd be comfortable with solid hand grips
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Post by christhedivvy on Feb 23, 2014 10:12:25 GMT
Yes I've heard its a vibey so to combat such vibrations you can reduce them quite well by re-phasing the motor to alter the firing. Slightly pricey but well worth it.
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