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I have been on holiday for a few weeks, hence no updates... Now as winter approaches I will be spending a bit more time in the garage! For now,...
yes, I used to use soap to anneal aluminium, then I bought an infrared thermometer from Aldi (I am banned form the centre isle by my wife now!!!)...
the carbs sit at the same angle as they did on the Honda, both are the same, just looks different in the photos. I would have liked them lower...
I just declare the modifications to the insurance, they load it a bit but not much. I dont tell the DVLA as the frame remains, just a bit...
I pondered how to make a coolant header tank… ended up making one from scratch! I love the TIG welder! [img] [img]
The exhausts are now fabricated, as is the seat, but I may shorten that a bit.. and I am undecided on the moto GP or the mega style of silencer,...
sometimes you make stuff but are not sure… this is an example. I wanted the front of the bike to be clean looking… so I made this speedometer...
Thanks! TIG welding does take some getting used to... the secret is to get comfortable, and support your weld arm. I always weld sitting down...
:neutral: well spotted... 999 :)
I was going to try to make a tank, but I really like the 996 one i have picked up cheap... but its taking quite a bit of work to modify to fit...
Late August and the weather is terrible… so I have made a start… for a few weeks before we go on holiday anyway no going back now as I have had...
Just to finish this off, and potentially help anyone else who decides to use a 1000 DS engine on carbs.... here is the final settings. with this...
Thought I would update as although the bike went well enough, it missed that sharpness of the original bike… I thought it may have been the carb...
Thanks Mike. I have to say i am enjoying the bike... there have been a few teething problems, main one being the carbs leaking due to some...
Well the miles are increasing! Its running really well and I have done quite a few trips out with it, and I am enjoying the ride. Slight...
Yes Paul, on the last build I used an Ignitech unit which has proved to be very good. its user configurable and can be used with a TPS if...
a little bit of progress, I have made the first manifold out of plate and tube, its come out quite well... I have managed to mount the carb at...
yes, just looking at them on Ebay! did the key arrive?
Been out and had a good run of around 50 miles today, took a few pictures... The bike runs REALLY well, nice and smooth pick up, and revs to the...
"That sub frame & swing arm looks like a design from the 60's" Yea, a bit like me! back in the 60's!! I have decided to give the keihin 48mm CV...
