Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

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eurodave said:
Already started a steampunk bike build,see:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/blog.php?u=2485 8)
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Yeah. Thanks for that link Dave!

I think I'll just crawl back into my shed and never hit the internet again.

You are seriously talented mate, and if you're not doing this as a career, you need your head-read. How many custom bike builders of this caliber can there be in NZ??

cheers
ian
 
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Well,heres a progress pic of Lois' exhausting tubes
Have discovered that tacking thin wall stainless is VERY trying & also that my TIG skills need refining so will have to default & get them done at local engineers shop
Next up is to make a nice holed & polished muffler hanger
 
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Damn, loving the steampunk bike too.
 
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Lois' stainless steel exhaust is now DONE!!! YAY!!! What an expensive mission that turned out to be and the TiG welding was one of the few things I have had to contract out on this build
Still a TIG set up would be nice but I wouldnt use it enough to justify the high cost
After spending most of this afternoon fitting/grinding/sanding/polishing/refitting it came out good enough ,now I can move on to the next drama
 
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looking good! nice guzzi also.
 
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That exhaust looks great! Have you explored the Porsche/VW headlight option any further? I'm curious how close the angle of the lens matches the fairing.
 
Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project - now with added supercharger!

Well,Ive decided that Lois needs a bit more grunt ,so after a lot of research it seems that the next logical step would be to add a supercharger........
So,have been after a small Aisen [300cc displacement] unit off a Subaru Vivio & will add a 1.25" SU carb coupled via homebuilt manifolds & bracketry
Ive deemed that the belt drive will be off the motors flywheel/carb side as it would foul the exhaust.
But this will spin the blower backwards :eek: so it'll also need a pair of meshing cogs above the belt.
Im aiming for a modest 5 to 8 psi boost,this project is all about excellant usable low end & mid range torque, not a screaming top end rush
Should look suitably complex & will be a challenge to fabricate
Also needed will be a suitably sized plenum ,a belt tensioner & a pop off valve to help protect the s/c from backfires
The main hurdle will be getting the jetting right
 

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

eurodave said:
So,have been after a small Aisen [300cc displacement] unit off a Subaru Vivio & will add a 1.25" SU carb coupled via homebuilt manifolds & bracketry
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I'm disappointed Dave. I thought you'd be making one from scratch ;D


Seriously, I'm not at all surprised you've decided on something like this. Here we go again ;)


cheers
ian
 
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Yep, just got a whole lot more awesomer! Looking forward to regular updates. Hope it works out great for you.

Mike
 
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I have a feeling Dave will be spending a great deal of time polishing up one of those superchargers!

I have to say that this build has been my favorite build to follow for a long time and I am very excited to see it completed soon! I hope that I can see this thing in person someday.....but feel that is unlikely :(
 
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amazing. There are so many great inspiring builds on this forum. Love to see new updates and ideas being implemented.
 
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Found this pic on the interweb the other day,an XS650 belt driven cam conversion!! Im totally luvin the whole setup!! EXCELLANT inspiration,now Im REALLY fizzing at the bung
 

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project-now with added supercharger!

CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND ,ANOTHER EARTHQUAKE!!!!!!!! and this time people died :( What a month it has been,high drama & testing times indeed
Anyway,in a bid to cope better,Ive been doing some garage therapy :)
Heres the mock up of the blower install
Its raised several problems,including the need to reverse the pulley rotation ,gearchange lever clearance issues & the need for a jackshaft & outrigger bearings

Lois & blower mockup3 by eurodave96, on Flickr

Lois & blower mockup by eurodave96, on Flickr
 
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I have no idea what to type...?

Speechless. Uh, good job...? That just doesnt cut it.

Lou
 
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blower belt blower belt cover pattern2 by eurodave96, on Flickr belt cover pattern by eurodave96, on Flickr

Spent several days playing around designing & building a combined blower mount/belt tensioner mount/belt cover
Chopped up some MDF with my trusty jigsaw then bogged it up, sanded & sanded some more
After Ive primed & finished it itll be off to the local foundry to get it cast up in alloy
Then Itll be several more hours in front of the buffing machine...........
 
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