Hey gentlemen,
It's bin a while... but some things happend in the meantime
basicly worked on the frame a lot.
Started the front (and most important) engine mount:
made some extra engine mounts on the back side of the engine:
Now the engine in "on its own":
Thought about the mufflers for a bit:
Got these ducati monster S4R ones for € 90,-- brand new from ebay. I need some good mufflers to be road legal at the test... But after the test... :
Test fitted the tank cover and seat:
shortened the seat to my taste and took some measurements for the subframe. Found fiberglass a pain to work with...
I prefer steel very much;D Respect to the people who make something nice with fiberglass...
Built the subframe (at least tack welded it in place):
Built the subframe a bit more so the builder himself 8) could have the first "test fit" to get some idea of riding position. First, "pits in/out" riding position:
And then the "Radillon-Kemmel-Les Combes" position:
Finally talked to the suspension guy and weighed the bike to order the right springrate suspension. at this moment the bike is 165 Kg
and I'm happy with that. Hope to keep it close to 200 Kg when finished. In that situation the bike is almost 45 Kg lighter than a standard Yamaha TR1 wich I started with.
That's it for now, suspension should be here within 2 weeks. Than the frame can be finished ;D
Best regards,
Loek