XR11/73

garry55 · Post by **garry55** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 3:09 pm

no need - I rely on you to keep me on my toes!
You've been there, done that and got the tee

Cragdog · Post by **Cragdog** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 5:43 pm

garry55 wrote:
Suzukidave wrote:I guess you could put a small battery charger on the bike somewhere and every time you park plug it in
no need for that Dave - I've decided to run the standard water pump now so, along with the self-generating ignition system and a self-contained battery powered tachometer and water temp gauge, a 12v on board battery isn't needed.
Unless I've overlooked something.........

What sort of self-generating ignition system are you going to be using??

garry55 · Post by **garry55** » Mon Feb 03, 2014 6:56 pm

I am using a HPI system - I've opted for the one that fits on the r/h side of the motor. Just hoping that the ignition rotor relies on the crank taper to remain in place and doesn't need a keyway. I have asked this question to HPI and am awaiting a reply

Cragdog · Post by **Cragdog** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:50 pm

garry55 wrote:I am using a HPI system - I've opted for the one that fits on the r/h side of the motor. Just hoping that the ignition rotor relies on the crank taper to remain in place and doesn't need a keyway. I have asked this question to HPI and am awaiting a reply

Wow those HPI systems look really good. Seems they have a large number of upgrades/options to really trick out your ignition tune. Wish I could get one for my 550. Are you going the analogue or digital version??

garry55 · Post by **garry55** » Tue Feb 04, 2014 2:52 pm

HPI do list an ignition for the 550

I think it's digital

garry55 · Post by **garry55** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:07 am

oops!!!!

Post by **Alan H** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:58 am

Chopper forks will sort it.

garry55 · Post by **garry55** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:19 am

Raleigh Chopper forks?

Post by **Alan H** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:51 am

You mean like this? Braking might be an issue, but the mod would be straightforward (see second pic).

Post by **Alan H** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:55 am

All the pics I've seen seem to have two cylinder engines mounted front/back direction, so it might not work with a triple.
You might like to comment as the pics show lighter bikes with 'space frames'.

Handling 'might' be affected, but the pedals would be OK as you don't appear to have any method of starting the engine on yours.

Suzukidave · Post by **Suzukidave** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 1:43 pm

You can make a triple chopper LOL

Post by **Alan H** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 2:08 pm

Put the poor thing out of it's misery FFS.

garry55 · Post by **garry55** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 3:37 pm

in readiness for the 17" rear wheel transplant, I set about measuring the standard ride height with the 18" GSXR wheel in situ using a piece of strip plastic

out with Gixxer wheel, in with the Aprilia RS250 wheel and Brembo caliper

not sure if you can see the "bend" in the plastic strip, but I'll make some new, shorter dog bones at work on Monday to restore the ride height to standard.

front wheel to fit tomorrow........

Suzukidave · Post by **Suzukidave** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 5:17 pm

Looks nice with the Aprilia rim

aslsmm · Post by **aslsmm** » Sat Feb 08, 2014 6:25 pm

nice work man. really nice

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