Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

[Rocan]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Ive found castings can be quite affordable,in this case $45 each,but remember theres a lot of finishing work involved later on

do they work out shrinkage and all that?

 

[Swagger]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

1-2% isn't really much to worry about when you're flanging parts. It get dicey when you're lapping them though. In this case I can't see an issue with a little.

 

[eurodave]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

The next task is to get Lois' exhaust system sorted
Had my patterns scanned & mandrel bent in 38mm od stainless steel, now its time to put it all together
Time to refer to the electric glue,although my TIG skills arent fully developed yet,we'll see what happens......
Heres a pic of the kitset:

 

[eurodave]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Lois NEEDS a rev counter & mounting ,so had a hunt round & came up with a nice alloy car steering wheel hub & a black/chrome 8000 rpm electronic tacho, so,here we go once again with the assorted power tools & liberal application of elbowgrease......

 

[IndieSol]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

That came out great.

 

[CresentSon]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Indeed, even better than expected.

 

[bikeboy]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Looks good Dave, but how is it mounted?

ian

 

[eurodave]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Each knobby bit is threaded underneath, so its mounted on top of the fairings dash area
I couldnt mount it IN the fairing cause the headlite bucket is way too close

 

[eurodave]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Lois' tank is finally DONE!!!! ;D ;D

 

[bikeboy]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Lois' tank is finally DONE!!!! ;D ;D

Holy Shit Dave.

 

[sxecafe]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Agreed. That's pretty effen impressive.

 

[Sawbladz]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

That paint is laid down beautifully. Great looking bike.

 

[crazypj]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Tank looks good, where did you get Griffon badges?
You can see frame needs painting now

 

[eurodave]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Tank looks good, where did you get Griffon badges?

One of my grandsons had a toy plastic dress up knights helmet & shield & on the shield was a gold Griffin badge which I borrowed ,molded & made several more in fibreglass for this project.
There are more of these badges on the motor covers & seat rear
This is also why this bike is called 'Lois' [from TV's cartoon series 'Family Guy']

 

[eurodave]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Heres a couple of quick pix of the state of play,still got a ways to go, but can now see the light at the end of the tunnel
Next major mission will be the engine rebuild

 

[IndieSol]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Once again, I'm without speech.

 

[CresentSon]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Damnit, now i have to clean the drool off my keyboard.

 

[Wingspan]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Wow...just wow. Next level stuff for sure.

 

[Swagger]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

Wow, Dave...what great fun! I love the ingenuity that's gone into this build!
Hey I have an idea! You should build a steampunk bike...no really!

 

[Rocan]

Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project

meh, its alright.
;D ;D