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Kr1000 Replica Build...

Discussion in 'Builds & Projects' started by Exige, May 15, 2013.

  1. You didn't deburr them :rolleyes:
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  2. The whole battery box needs refinishing if you look closer so no :yum
     
  3. Don't forget... :yum
     
  4. How can I with you to remind me :thinkingface:
     
  5. Started contemplating the underside of the tank - thinking it was going to be easier than the top :thinkingface: it isn't o_O

    I wanted to try and do it in as few pieces as possible, so started on the rear main section (which will need two pieces), I needed a double reverse curvature to do the main piece. I couldn't really calculate where the bends would need to be to get a perfect match, the two sides being different geometry didn't help either. I decided to sacrifice a sheet of alloy as a test, then adjust to the results achieved to get the second attempt cock on - thankfully it worked.

    I now need to start fettling the edges to fit the tank. Before that I might start roughing out the front section in one piece. Then hopefully once the front and rear sections are done I can complete the underside with 1 piece on the centre section too.


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  6. Shaping up nicely.:upyeah:...i can see you'll be getting headhunted for the next Norton product with workmanship like that.
     
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  7. Nah, I'm a Kawasaki man..... :eyes:
     
  8. With matching underpants & tattoos.;)
     
  9. how about just using the top you have made as a dummy and just put a a plastic 5ltr can under it held onto the frame with cables ties. it will look great.
     
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  10. That would actually work :thinkingface: why odes XH talk about underpants so much? :worried:
     
  11. i think its cos you bring the best out in people exe..
    in all seriousness, you probably have access to facilities to mold plastic. worth a thought? 20lts plastic petrol cans are available too.
     
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  12. Shut it :no_mouth:
     
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  13. you shut it.
     
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  14. Decided on paper the finm, I need to check my throttle cable clearance before attacking the aluminium :eyes:

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    After 3 iterations with paper and adjusting the depth by 1cm to clear the throttle cable route I have a pattern. (I rechecked the scale calculation and I was 1cm too deep anyway so all good)
    Now marked out on the Aluminium sheet ready to cut, but I have just ordered a Chicken Phal so that's probably it for toady :blush:


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  15. Front Lower section completed, in the end I had to do the angled side walls as separate pieces, I've left them a tight fit so they can be tacked and tapped in to place as we go.
    So I suppose I should go back to the tricky rear bit soon after a bit more pondering... :thinkingface:



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  16. You could of folded all the sides in a strip and welded the bottom on.
     
  17. I was going to, but then thought it would be more fun for you this way o_O
     
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  18. Why have you put a pannier under your petrol tank :thinkingface: :D
     
  19. Just copying what Kawasaki did in 1981, 24 hours is along race I guess, sammidges perhaps? :thinkingface:
     
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