building a better bol d'or - a n d DONE!
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bikeboy
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Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
well. It's still a build-thread ;D
post-inspection slab-work:
gone from 18 square meters (red), to 54 square meters. The only thing I regret is the money not being spent on my bikes :'(
+ another 2 grand for the fence :'(
well, not *directly*. I'm sure they'll be happy in their new home. I'll get back to them soon, promise :
cheers
ian
well. It's still a build-thread ;D
post-inspection slab-work:
gone from 18 square meters (red), to 54 square meters. The only thing I regret is the money not being spent on my bikes :'(
+ another 2 grand for the fence :'(
well, not *directly*. I'm sure they'll be happy in their new home. I'll get back to them soon, promise :
cheers
ian
Basement rat
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Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
The magic little gremlins never helped with my boat, they may be on they're way to build your shed.
The magic little gremlins never helped with my boat, they may be on they're way to build your shed.
bikeboy
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Re: building a better bol d'or - work (finally) resumes
Well, the shed-fairies have been and worked their magic and my shed is up ;D
Also had a sparky mate do all the wiring-so now I have lights and power. Also started welding my workbench.
Next thing I know a big old delivery truck rocks up and drops off some goodies. Well. Actually they only delivered them because I bought them 2 days earlier
So, I just had to stop welding, and do some assembly. First cab off the rank:
So, it seemed like a good opportunity to fit the new chain and sprokets I've been sitting on for weeks
And the second package turned itself into a blasting cabinet. With a bit of help from me
Naturally I had to try out the bag of soda that came with it. See if you can spot the diference:
Good news and bad news of the caliper front. I've just rebuilt them both and ordered new pads for them. I went to fit them up just now, and they don't fit
I can clearance them for the rotor, but the mounting holes don't align. They're to far out by about 4mm
Looks like I have a spare pair of brembos for my next project.
Anyway. Things are starting to move again on the project. I've ordered my decals, and they should be here soon. Now I can get to work painting shit ;D
Thanks for your patience gang.
cheers
ian
Well, the shed-fairies have been and worked their magic and my shed is up ;D
Also had a sparky mate do all the wiring-so now I have lights and power. Also started welding my workbench.
Next thing I know a big old delivery truck rocks up and drops off some goodies. Well. Actually they only delivered them because I bought them 2 days earlier
So, I just had to stop welding, and do some assembly. First cab off the rank:
So, it seemed like a good opportunity to fit the new chain and sprokets I've been sitting on for weeks
And the second package turned itself into a blasting cabinet. With a bit of help from me
Naturally I had to try out the bag of soda that came with it. See if you can spot the diference:
Good news and bad news of the caliper front. I've just rebuilt them both and ordered new pads for them. I went to fit them up just now, and they don't fit
I can clearance them for the rotor, but the mounting holes don't align. They're to far out by about 4mm
Looks like I have a spare pair of brembos for my next project.
Anyway. Things are starting to move again on the project. I've ordered my decals, and they should be here soon. Now I can get to work painting shit ;D
Thanks for your patience gang.
cheers
ian
Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
Those bike lifts are great - my old boss from the shop I worked in was the Oz distributor for Handi Lifts - so we had 3 in the shop for me to use on the bikes. Makes life SO much easier ;D
As for the calipers, is that 4mm TOTAL difference? If so, you could drill out the fork mount holes to mate them. Seriously, there will be enough meat there to make it work
Those bike lifts are great - my old boss from the shop I worked in was the Oz distributor for Handi Lifts - so we had 3 in the shop for me to use on the bikes. Makes life SO much easier ;D
As for the calipers, is that 4mm TOTAL difference? If so, you could drill out the fork mount holes to mate them. Seriously, there will be enough meat there to make it work
bikeboy
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Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
Yeah, my back already thanks me for the lift
yeah, 4mm overall. that would be 2 from each bolt-hole. I'm a little concerned that that might be too much? Happy to be advised otherwise.
this is how it is at the moment. The bolt flange just about covers the whole mounting boss:
cheers
ian
hillsy said:As for the calipers, is that 4mm TOTAL difference? If so, you could drill out the fork mount holes to mate them. Seriously, there will be enough meat there to make it work
Yeah, my back already thanks me for the lift
yeah, 4mm overall. that would be 2 from each bolt-hole. I'm a little concerned that that might be too much? Happy to be advised otherwise.
this is how it is at the moment. The bolt flange just about covers the whole mounting boss:
cheers
ian
Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
Oops - for some reason I thought you were still using the Bol Dor forks, not USD. They look a bit "thin" in the mounts. You'd probably need to get some adaptor plates made up (if anything), or get some other calipers.
Oops - for some reason I thought you were still using the Bol Dor forks, not USD. They look a bit "thin" in the mounts. You'd probably need to get some adaptor plates made up (if anything), or get some other calipers.
bikeboy
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Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
No problem. I still have the 'original' 4-pot nissins, so I'm pretty sure they'll be fine. Just thought I'd snag a bargain with the brembos. Looks like I'll have to find a set of forks to match. Next project
ian
No problem. I still have the 'original' 4-pot nissins, so I'm pretty sure they'll be fine. Just thought I'd snag a bargain with the brembos. Looks like I'll have to find a set of forks to match. Next project
ian
Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
I just read the whole thread from start to here!! Very, very impressive!! 8) 8) 8) You've got some mad skillz! Love it!!
I'm a Kawi Guy at heart, but (geez, please don't tell anyone ) I have a soft spot for CB's too! My old bud had a wicked CB1100F back in "the day"!
I'll "stay tuned" now!
I just read the whole thread from start to here!! Very, very impressive!! 8) 8) 8) You've got some mad skillz! Love it!!
I'm a Kawi Guy at heart, but (geez, please don't tell anyone
) I have a soft spot for CB's too! My old bud had a wicked CB1100F back in "the day"! I'll "stay tuned" now!
bikeboy
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Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
nah. I don't have much other than the ability to read alot of forums, gather a few ideas, and bolt things together. I'm no fabricator or anything.
cool. I also have an 1100F waiting for some attention That one however will be a restoration. There's too few of them around IMO.
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Drewski said:
nah. I don't have much other than the ability to read alot of forums, gather a few ideas, and bolt things together. I'm no fabricator or anything.
cool. I also have an 1100F waiting for some attention
That one however will be a restoration. There's too few of them around IMO.[/quote]
Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
Ya, my "skillz" are limited to dreaming, buying bits and twirling a few wrenches! ;D
Well, the way you're lookin' after that 900, I'm sure the 1100 will be sweet!! 8) 8)
bikeboy said:
Ya, my "skillz" are limited to dreaming, buying bits and twirling a few wrenches! ;D
bikeboy said:cool. I also have an 1100F waiting for some attention
Well, the way you're lookin' after that 900, I'm sure the 1100 will be sweet!! 8) 8)
bikeboy
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Re: building a better bol d'or - some more progress
Well thrillseekers. The shed's complete. The weather is warm, and what have we here??
If I didn't know any better, I'd say that's a line of panels waiting for a top-coat??
Yes. I believe this guys has pulled his finger out, and has finally got around to spraying that uber-expensive Electric Orange pearl paint he's had for about 6 months.
Wow! shit-fucking-hot!!
Can't wait to see that clear-coated. Can you imagine how great that will look then?? And with the decals??
winner
enjoy.
ian
Well thrillseekers. The shed's complete. The weather is warm, and what have we here??
If I didn't know any better, I'd say that's a line of panels waiting for a top-coat??
Yes. I believe this guys has pulled his finger out, and has finally got around to spraying that uber-expensive Electric Orange pearl paint he's had for about 6 months.
Wow! shit-fucking-hot!!
Can't wait to see that clear-coated. Can you imagine how great that will look then?? And with the decals??
winner
enjoy.
ian
beachbumberry
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Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
wow! my current favorite build!
wow! my current favorite build!
Re: building a better bol d'or (super sport for you north americans ;-) )
Greetings from Sweden!
I have followed your work with great interest and I am very impressed! Here up north it´s a bit cold to ride now though. About 15 degrees below zero, celsius that is. Every time I stop by this site and see your amazing build it makes me hate the winter a bit more!
Keep up the good work and remember that you inspire people even in Sweden! ;D
Greetings from Sweden!
I have followed your work with great interest and I am very impressed! Here up north it´s a bit cold to ride now though. About 15 degrees below zero, celsius that is. Every time I stop by this site and see your amazing build it makes me hate the winter a bit more!
Keep up the good work and remember that you inspire people even in Sweden! ;D
