Recent content by dano_02

Thanks! I used SolidWorks for the design and FEA aspect. The shock is from a BMW 1000rr so I matched the bike's free and static sag values as best I could, which set the direction for my rocker arm lengths. Then I balanced the lengths and angles to arrive at a reasonable amount of wheel...

Suzuki GT380 1975. More or less a direct fit.

Not much work was required on the engine. I replaced the seals, honed the cylinders and replaced the piston rings. Other than that, it was mostly cleaning.

I haven't posted much on here in the last while because I've been busy working away! Since my last post I've built a seat plug (to be used for making a seat mold), rebuilt the engine, stripped all of the components and am now reassembling everything to check fitment before paint. Next project -...

Hey acm177, The linkage has recently been changed, but you can see some detailed photos and CAD images on my blog. Check it out: http://danojung.blogspot.ca

Thanks ahcolburn, The turn signals are purchased from Dime City Cycles, found here: http://www.dimecitycycles.com/black-led-handlebar-bar-ends.html Good luck with your build!

Hey PatmanBBE, Thanks for the kind words! I did rewire everything from scratch. Here's a pdf of an electrical schematic that I found helpful. Use at your discretion though since some wires in the schematic didn't represent what was on my bike, but it gave me enough of an idea. Let me know if...

Thanks! It's an aluminum cap matched with a weld in bung. Got them both from here: http://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/p3078/buy/m-c-parts/oil-tanks-amp-accessories/harley-davidson/accessories/lowbrow-customs-aluminum-filller-cap-vented/

Earlysport, Thanks for the comments - you've got an eye for detail! I'm not happy with the actuation angle either. Ideally, the angle is equal to 1/2 of the total "normal" actuation angle. That way, the pushrod spends most of it's time 90 degrees to the moment arm. I have plans to make new...

A bit of an update - I'm working on wiring right now so there's not much to see. I did manage to fire it up for the first time with the new exhaust system so have a listen! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6g4J-eQl6v8 The piece I was trying to fit on the exhaust pipe is a custom muffler I made...

Hey everyone, First post on the forum since I've been busy working on my bike! As the title says, the bike is a Yamaha FJ600 from 1984. I bought it 8 months ago with every intention of turning it into a cafe racer of some sort. Here are a few pics of the build so far, starting off with what...