The SkyTeam 'Ace' Resource

[kicker]

Re: the "Ace" - it's not yours until you cut it!

I saw one of these parked up at work, I did a bit of a double take as I'd never seen one before.
A nice little bike that's for sure

 

[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - it's not yours until you cut it!

jd1000 - they're even more fun than they look!

I'll be posting some more minor stuff about the 'Ace' over the next couple of days - watch this space!

Crazy

 

[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - small steps!

Plug made for fairing headlight shroud (2° - 3° taper):

Crazy

 

[bradj]

Re: the "Ace" - small steps!

You got alot of nice stuff man

 

[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - small steps!

Thanks Brad!

Crazy

 

[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - minor matters!

I'm not fond of chrome as a decorative finish, and even less so on plastic components.
This being the case I decided to paint the instrument pods the same colour intended for the fairing interior.

Chrome:

Stripped:

Painted (before buffing):

Since painting I've decided to go with different instruments - news soon!

Crazy

 

[cobraace2]

Re: the "Ace" - minor matters!

Hey stroker how did you strip that.

 

[VonYinzer]

Re: Re: the "Ace" - minor matters!

Fuckin neato man. Been watfhin since day one and loving every second.

 

[jsharpphoto]

Re: the "Ace" - minor matters!

Hey stroker how did you strip that.

inquiring minds want to know

 

[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - minor matters!

For the inquiring minds - the chrome was stripped with hydrochloric (muriatic) acid. Th chrome vanished quickly, the underlying copper plating took somewhat longer.

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[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - Gas!

Thomaselli side-pull, quick action. Desirable for a bike that spends so much time full throttle!

Will be mated with the Tarozzi clip-ons when they arrive. A touch of Italia!

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[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - the perils of the web!

Plans are being laid for a new exhaust and some intake mods, so it was decided replacement jets were to be ordered.
The interweb was put to use and suitable jets found:

Idly perusing the rest of the site resulted in the fortuitous discovery of a very neat Koso 50mm (2 inch) tacho, which was duly ordered:

Realising that the tacho would look odd sitting next the standard speedo forced the purchase of an electronic unit to match:

Sometimes I suspect that my enthusiasm is getting out of control!

Crazy

 

[bradj]

Re: the "Ace" - the perils of the web!

you gotta a lot of nice stuff crazy

 

[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - the perils of the web!

I just need to get focused enough to put it together!

Crazy

 

[bradj]

Re: the "Ace" - the perils of the web!

or you could finish that wild cat yamaha

 

[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - the perils of the web!

The 'wild cat' is still waiting for pipes. I spoke to the fabricator today and he advised me of another delay. I'm learning a lot about patience, but I would rather have the pipes!

Crazy

 

[bradj]

Re: the "Ace" - the perils of the web!

put a suzuki motor in it

 

[stroker crazy]

Re: the "Ace" - getting a grip!

Tarrozzi clip-ons arrived Friday:

and:

Tarozzi and Thomaselli - mmmmm.....

Most of the switchgear will be removed from the bars, and placed elsewhere with suitable minimal units.

Crazy

 

[Big R]

Re: the "Ace" - getting a grip!

The bars look great Stroker!

 

[VonYinzer]

Re: Re: the "Ace" - getting a grip!

Well ooo la la Mr. Fancy McPants.

Great stuff man. Can't wait to see it all together.