08-14-2014, 02:02 AM | #31 |
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I have version 2 designed in my head already. I'll run this one till version 2 is built lol
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08-16-2014, 12:14 AM | #32 |
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It appears that you notched the tube with a steak knife. Very Red Green of you.
Nicely done beta test. I don't see the point of welding a spring point if the nut and bolt do the trick. You'll need to weld a foot onto the tube, but that's easy.
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08-16-2014, 12:21 AM | #33 | |
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Notch was done with an angle grinder lol. Everything was eyeballed. Version 2 I'm aiming for perfection. Just need to accumulate pieces now. I have the pieces I need at work. Plus band saw ect. So I think I'll be able to make something much nicer. Dave |
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08-16-2014, 01:27 AM | #34 |
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I would've cut it with an angle grinder like you did. My buddy has a band saw that I can use, and I never think of that.
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08-19-2014, 12:28 AM | #35 |
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No major update here but the petcock I ordered is genre
http://www.ebay.com/itm/271268429437 I can finally stop clamping the fuel line lol I dident think it was going to come with the strainer either. None in the tank right now. Dave |
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08-19-2014, 12:54 AM | #36 |
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That fuel petcock is a great deal at $6.50, delivered.
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08-19-2014, 10:28 AM | #37 |
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The strainer is nice, but I still use an inline filter. I've learned to buy only filters that are made in USA, since I've had the China filters come apart on me. Raw fuel on a hot engine is a bad mix.
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08-19-2014, 12:56 PM | #38 |
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I'll still be using an inline filter on this bike.
Currently have a chineese one on it lol hmm Might look into a replacement Dave |
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08-19-2014, 02:38 PM | #39 |
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I installed this inline fuel filter on my Zong.
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/...=fuel%20filter
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08-22-2014, 12:59 AM | #40 |
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Dave, this is the supermoto fender I was telling you about. It would probably look good on Jess' bike. Find it here: http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=2979100123 It's about $6.22 plus shipping.
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08-22-2014, 01:09 AM | #41 | |
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Have a few ideas so far. And this is defiantly one of them Dave |
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08-22-2014, 02:57 AM | #42 |
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fun project, the unifilter sticking out makes it look like a hotrod. with a good seat and the front fender sorted, the bike will look fantastic. rest looks rustic but that s a look. you could just preserve the rust to make it intentional.
i redid my metal seatpan with layers of a 10$ camping mat and covered it with sheepskin from car seat covers. add 5 bucks wort of glue and i got the best seat ever. and australia s more expensive!
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08-22-2014, 03:33 AM | #43 |
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Chinese wrap it with these http://item.taobao.com/item.htm?id=39482865830 "Terylene mesh" from day 1.
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08-24-2014, 07:25 PM | #44 |
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After finishing up today's honey do list. I snuck outside to swap the petcock on the XR
I was far to lazy to drain the tank. So I removed it and placed it on its side (it did drip from the vent but the process dident take long) (Yea I know. It's already removed in the pic lol) Here are the petcock a side by side The strainer on the original was fubared when I did the rust removal. The reserve with thus petcock is about 3/4" lower then before. But I can live with that And here it is on the bike I can finally stop clamping the fuel line wooo I fired it up for a test run and the bike eventually quit. I poped the fuel line off.... Nothing Not assuming it was the petcock I cracked the gas cap open. It started flowing. I smacked the cap on the ground and seems ok now. Wondering if there's better aftermarket caps. Or options here Thanks Dave |
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08-25-2014, 12:04 AM | #45 |
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