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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
WOW....that looks perfect! I cannot believe you did that by hand! Looks great!
WOW....that looks perfect! I cannot believe you did that by hand! Looks great!
Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
- Thread starter eurodave
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eurodave
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
Heres the before & after of how the tail light, a replica Vincent item grafted to a modified Benelli 250 2C mount ,turned out after I hit it with a 35mm chassis punch (to make the big holes in the thin sheet metal) & then had it powdercoated
Heres the before & after of how the tail light, a replica Vincent item grafted to a modified Benelli 250 2C mount ,turned out after I hit it with a 35mm chassis punch (to make the big holes in the thin sheet metal) & then had it powdercoated
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eurodave
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
The Rickman race fairing slopes back above the headlight so Ill need to create a 'glass return flange to fill the gap below
Also heres the wire mesh guard fitted to the 7" replica chrome brit headlite but now with a 55/60w Q/H bulb to give WAY better light than they ever had back in the '60s
I also get to make another clear screen to replace the earthquake damaged one in the pic
The Rickman race fairing slopes back above the headlight so Ill need to create a 'glass return flange to fill the gap below
Also heres the wire mesh guard fitted to the 7" replica chrome brit headlite but now with a 55/60w Q/H bulb to give WAY better light than they ever had back in the '60s
I also get to make another clear screen to replace the earthquake damaged one in the pic
CresentSon
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
Dave, you have got to be the baddest of the bad-asses. How are you planning to 'make' a screen?
Dave, you have got to be the baddest of the bad-asses. How are you planning to 'make' a screen?
eurodave
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
The only problem is that acrylic is really brittle so when drilling the boltholes you need to use a BLUNT drill!!
Actually,its quite straightforward,I get a 1/2 bubble blown at the local plastics shop & then proceed to trim it to shape with a thin metal cutting disc on an angle grinderCresentSon said:
The only problem is that acrylic is really brittle so when drilling the boltholes you need to use a BLUNT drill!!
eurodave
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
Spent this last week making the 2 x front brake,2 x throttle & the clutch cables, fitting the stands & new springs ,making & sorting out the floating back brake linkage & rod , plumbing in the fuel lines & rebushing/fitting the back shocks with new s/s bolts & domenuts. Next is to mount the chainguard & battery box.
Spent this last week making the 2 x front brake,2 x throttle & the clutch cables, fitting the stands & new springs ,making & sorting out the floating back brake linkage & rod , plumbing in the fuel lines & rebushing/fitting the back shocks with new s/s bolts & domenuts. Next is to mount the chainguard & battery box.
eurodave
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
Heres a pic of the carb cables & fuel lines progress & the front end assembly progress including mounted front fender & finished cables & levers.
Theres still a lot of alloy polishing to do & Im actually looking forward to spray painting the tank, sidecovers, fairing & rear fender. Ive even already got a colour scheme in mind......
Still undecided on frame powder coat colour though, anyone got any ideas/suggestions?
Heres a pic of the carb cables & fuel lines progress & the front end assembly progress including mounted front fender & finished cables & levers.
Theres still a lot of alloy polishing to do & Im actually looking forward to spray painting the tank, sidecovers, fairing & rear fender. Ive even already got a colour scheme in mind......
Still undecided on frame powder coat colour though, anyone got any ideas/suggestions?
eurodave
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
Well, things are coming right along. Got the suitably holed Commando chainguard finally mounted up.Then on went the battery holder complete with one of my replica figlass Lucas battery boxes.That will hide the cheapo taiwanese 12v battery quite nicely
Lastly, decided to mount the oil cooler/filter unit under the motor so it would look like a sump. Usually it mounts directly to the crankcase rear face but theres a Triumph tranny in the way....Ill have to plumb it in with some nice braided stainless lines
Well, things are coming right along. Got the suitably holed Commando chainguard finally mounted up.Then on went the battery holder complete with one of my replica figlass Lucas battery boxes.That will hide the cheapo taiwanese 12v battery quite nicely
Lastly, decided to mount the oil cooler/filter unit under the motor so it would look like a sump. Usually it mounts directly to the crankcase rear face but theres a Triumph tranny in the way....Ill have to plumb it in with some nice braided stainless lines
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alpinaclone
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
Quality work man. You have some real talent. Keep the updates coming.
Quality work man. You have some real talent. Keep the updates coming.
eurodave
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
Making excellant progress on Lois' inner & outer primary covers
Started by doing a couple of quick sketches for the inner primary then making a cardboard template & then chewing it out of yet another bit of 1/4" ally plate with my now very tired jigsaw
Filed,drilled,countersunk & tapped the holes & viola! primary inner done
FYI the clutch is BSA thats been adapted to the Trumpy box
Have had to change the previously made wood/bog outer cover buck to suit
Next up Ill have to make a female fibreglass mold of it then do a male copy from that to form a suitable pattern for ally casting
Making excellant progress on Lois' inner & outer primary covers
Started by doing a couple of quick sketches for the inner primary then making a cardboard template & then chewing it out of yet another bit of 1/4" ally plate with my now very tired jigsaw
Filed,drilled,countersunk & tapped the holes & viola! primary inner done
FYI the clutch is BSA thats been adapted to the Trumpy box
Have had to change the previously made wood/bog outer cover buck to suit
Next up Ill have to make a female fibreglass mold of it then do a male copy from that to form a suitable pattern for ally casting
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eurodave
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
Yesterday had a crack at figlass molding the aforementioned wood/bondo primary cover plug
Came out usable & contained in it is the mold for the 'Griffon' seat,tank & motor badges
I found this badge on my grandsons cheapo plastic knights helmet & sheild
You all now know why this bikes called Lois, {off 'Family Guy'}
Im not a fan of too much chrome so decided to match them to the frame powder coat colour ,antique gold & antique pewter should look good on the alloy crankcase cover
Yesterday had a crack at figlass molding the aforementioned wood/bondo primary cover plug
Came out usable & contained in it is the mold for the 'Griffon' seat,tank & motor badges
I found this badge on my grandsons cheapo plastic knights helmet & sheild
You all now know why this bikes called Lois, {off 'Family Guy'}
Im not a fan of too much chrome so decided to match them to the frame powder coat colour ,antique gold & antique pewter should look good on the alloy crankcase cover
jay_kent
1979 cb650
Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
This build is one of the most inspiring builds I've seen here on this board. There are ones that I'm completely awed at, well executed and beautiful and there there are ones like this where it wants me to develop my skills to this level. Amazing work.
This build is one of the most inspiring builds I've seen here on this board. There are ones that I'm completely awed at, well executed and beautiful and there there are ones like this where it wants me to develop my skills to this level. Amazing work.
IndieSol
"This one goes to eleven." -Nigel Tufnel
Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
I agree. This is one of the finest builds of anything that I've ever seen on any web site. Period. The raw ingenuity demonstrated puts you into a category of your own.
I don't think I will ever attain this level of skill in my lifetime, but it's something to shoot for.
jay_kent said:
I agree. This is one of the finest builds of anything that I've ever seen on any web site. Period. The raw ingenuity demonstrated puts you into a category of your own.
I don't think I will ever attain this level of skill in my lifetime, but it's something to shoot for.
CresentSon
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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
