XR11/73
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- tz375
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Re: XR11/73
Think of it as a twin with an extra cylinder tacked on the right side.
With the crankcases in the right place and drive chain aligned, the whole top half hangs out to the right. Therefore, if the cylinder is centralized, the bottom end will move to the left including the sprocket.
With the crankcases in the right place and drive chain aligned, the whole top half hangs out to the right. Therefore, if the cylinder is centralized, the bottom end will move to the left including the sprocket.
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Re: XR11/73
right - having carefully positioned and chocked the frame in a position that affords the chain run 150mm clearance from the inner frame rib, the rear upper motor mount sits off-centre in the frame. But rudimentary measurements show that the mount is 450mm from the left frame casting and 250mm from the right.
In the grand scheme of things, I don't think this will have an adverse effect on the overall package. Do you, guys?
Dave - do you know, or can you check sometime for me, if your SRAD motor rear upper mount is central to your frame?
cheers !
In the grand scheme of things, I don't think this will have an adverse effect on the overall package. Do you, guys?
Dave - do you know, or can you check sometime for me, if your SRAD motor rear upper mount is central to your frame?
cheers !
Garry
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Re: XR11/73
tz375 wrote:Think of it as a twin with an extra cylinder tacked on the right side.
With the crankcases in the right place and drive chain aligned, the whole top half hangs out to the right. Therefore, if the cylinder is centralized, the bottom end will move to the left including the sprocket.
yep - thats makes sense to me - thanks !
Garry
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Re: XR11/73
Saw it yesterday. The man's mad!
When it's built though, it'll be a thing of beauty and wonder.
If he has time with all the other projects on the go!
Thanks for the coffee, natter and 'bits' Garry.
When it's built though, it'll be a thing of beauty and wonder.
If he has time with all the other projects on the go!
Thanks for the coffee, natter and 'bits' Garry.
Think of how stupid the average person is, then realise that half of them are more stupid than that.
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Re: XR11/73
Suzukidave wrote:Hi Gerry , any updates ?
nothing exciting Dave - fabbed the new upper rear engine mounts, jigged the frame and motor to mark the mounting holes, drilled them then jig-fitted to frame to test for fit prior to welding. Work prevents me from dropping the frame off at my welders until week after next now - so slight delay in proceedings. Gives me time to ponder other potential problems - think I have solved the radiator location issue though, thanks to Kawasaki................
A few pics..............
Garry
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Re: XR11/73
To pass time, and move the project forwards, I have spent part of my last 2 night shifts at work grinding-off the remains of the front engine mounting castings and weld to tidy the frame. A bit of filing and rubbing with emery cloth and it will be a lot neater. And lighter !
Look away now if you are of a nervous disposition - to clear the new rear motor mounts, I had to relieve some more surplus metal from the Kettle motor. Who needs an oil pump cover anyway?
Thats all for now, folks - stay tuned !
Look away now if you are of a nervous disposition - to clear the new rear motor mounts, I had to relieve some more surplus metal from the Kettle motor. Who needs an oil pump cover anyway?
Thats all for now, folks - stay tuned !
Garry
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Re: XR11/73
Good deal and hey parts are parts , i will use what ever brand part that works i used a Honda radiator and gas tank on my Yellow GTX-R
the older i get the faster i was
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Re: XR11/73
I had to grind away the oil pump cover area on mine also to get it to fit
the older i get the faster i was
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Re: XR11/73
I will use a Suzuki part Dave - the idea came from reading about a Kawasaki race bike. Like the rest of the project - it may, or may not, work. But I've gotta give it a go.................Suzukidave wrote:Good deal and hey parts are parts , i will use what ever brand part that works i used a Honda radiator and gas tank on my Yellow GTX-R
Garry
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Re: XR11/73
Knowing that makes me feel a lot better!Suzukidave wrote:I had to grind away the oil pump cover area on mine also to get it to fit
They hang people for less over here...........
ps - what have you got in your oil pipes - blood?
Garry
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Re: XR11/73
Alan H wrote:Saw it yesterday. The man's mad!
When it's built though, it'll be a thing of beauty and wonder.
If he has time with all the other projects on the go!
Thanks for the coffee, natter and 'bits' Garry.
Oi !!
I'm not certified...................... yet...........
nice to meet you too, Alan. Conversation to continue at yours, sometime soon
Garry
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Re: XR11/73
I sure know what ya mean .. its sad how many tried and didnt end up useing parts that i havegarry55 wrote: I will use a Suzuki part Dave - the idea came from reading about a Kawasaki race bike. Like the rest of the project - it may, or may not, work. But I've gotta give it a go.................
the older i get the faster i was
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Re: XR11/73
I know coffee but whats " natter and 'bits " ?garry55 wrote: Thanks for the coffee, natter and 'bits' Garry.
the older i get the faster i was
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Re: XR11/73
"natter" - strange local dialect for "conversation"
"bits" - GT750 / RE5 front fork set and a fuel tap I had lying around and didn't want.
"bits" - GT750 / RE5 front fork set and a fuel tap I had lying around and didn't want.
Garry
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I know I can stop anytime.
I'm addicted to brake fluid, but I know I can stop anytime.