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Post by thatsawkward on Jul 6, 2012 19:27:40 GMT 1
Hmmm, looking good and bound to be an improvement on the Honda caliper. Interesting beasty behind the Honda, what is that a Husqvarna or a KTM lump, something else? Weird raked frame, bobber project of sorts? Sorry I missed this... The bike behind is one that the guys who are doin my fabrication are working on. Its actually a Husqvarna 410 engine, custom frame and an R1 USD front end..! Still very much a work in progress but looks very different!
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Post by thatsawkward on Aug 3, 2012 18:05:17 GMT 1
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Post by sear on Aug 3, 2012 18:12:41 GMT 1
sweet! I was looking forwards to seeing this updated,
Did you have to make any alterations to fit the brembo front caliper? and also, whats the extra bar on the rear brake caliper? curving above it?
Those tyres look SPOT ON as well! Much better than full on knobblies, and will make dirt tracks a lot more manageable.
For the extra fuel capacity you were talking about, is there any way you might be able to fit an auxillary under seat fuel tank or something? retrofit one from a ped maybe, that way you could keep it low, out of sight and out of the way of everything else, and give you an extra 50 miles.
What diameter pistons does the Brembo caliper have?
And also, another brake question, on your twin disk revere, did you unlink the left hand caliper (front brake lever operates the 2 outer pistons on the left, and all three on the right, the left caliper has 2 totally seperate fluid channels)
as you can see, im having a brake upgrade crisis!!
The only thing I can suggests for this bike though, is to get rid of the tabs on the tank for the side panels,
also, is that the top of adjustable preload cartridges i can see sticking out of the forks??
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Aug 3, 2012 21:35:45 GMT 1
- Bash plate on both sides, I assume is in the plan?
- Not sure about the custom front mudguard so far; I think the short slim one in the Revere section may be worth a look.
hondantv.co.uk/ncustomgalleryrevere.php?page=1
- I like the combat green.
- Rad overflow bottle is a neat idea.
- Green rad pipe covers or put the black wire outer back to standard.
- I would not cut the tank up yet an other mounting point may be handy yet :-)
- How about a bobber number plate mount, not sure the angled look is either good or legal.
- May be worth playing with photoshop and try black break lines.
These coments sound harsh but I do like the look you are working towards, she looks like lots of fun.
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Post by thatsawkward on Aug 4, 2012 8:23:00 GMT 1
Thanks Sear and RJ for the feedback so far. To answer some of your points: I've been quite limited on budget the last few months (big summer holiday to pay for) so I've re-used things I had in the garage (eg. red braided lines, red hoses and newish shock - all bought originally for my red bike). These may change to black or carbon, but I wanted to get the bike going for some summer fun! I've deliberately left the tank mounts on as I'm still contemplating having side panels fabricated - though I am (I think) preferring the look without panels so far. But you're right Sear, if I don't go with side panels it would look cleaner without the mounts. The front brembo needed a bit of tweaking to fit (bit of grinding and a small bracket) - I'm afraid it's not a simple bolt-on Not sure what the piston diameter is tho... The bar on the rear brake is actually a rather nifty fabricated rear caliper bracket. The brembo has to sit further back, so the front caliper mounting fits to the rear mounting hole, and the rear caliper mounting fits to the new bracket which runs from the front mounting hole to the rear of the caliper! Sounds a bit complicated, but if you zoom in on the picture I hope you'll agree that my local fabricator has done a nifty job. The forks have a preload adjustment - I wanted to be able to tune the handling if needed as I wasn't sure what chopping up an NTV would do to the handling overall. That said, it seems to stick to the road like its on rails and in the small amount of test riding I've done I don't think I'd want to change much about the ride... The bash plate is only on the right side and is deliberate. Originally I had a "normal" bash plate made but it looked too bulky, so the fabricator had the idea of a one-sider and I've really fallen for it so that will stay. You may not be able to see them well on the pics, but we've fitted "pit bike" fold-back levers - and having ridden the bike now they were a great idea - so light and fun I strongly recommend them! Sear, regarding the twin disk conversion, I've fitted what I think HEL call the "racing lines" at the front - it just means two completely separate lines, one for each caliper. And I've blocked off the joining points with capping bolts similar to these on ebay: www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=M10+x+16+FINE+PITCH+1.25+&_sacat=0&_odkw=M10+x+16+FINE+PITCH+1.25+mm+HEAD&_osacat=0It was my first time doing anything like that but much smarter people on this forum said it would be fine and they were, of course, absolutely right...
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Aug 4, 2012 9:34:33 GMT 1
how about a mud guard bolted to the base of the rear shock
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Post by avaraeside on Aug 4, 2012 9:47:25 GMT 1
Hi i like the rad hoses. Are the made for the bike or just bent to fit. Sorry to ask but what are fold back levers. Been looking at changing mine as i feel the reach on mine for my hands a bit much. Thanks.
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Post by sear on Aug 4, 2012 12:11:58 GMT 1
Are the levers this kinda thing: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Folding-Foldable-Levers-Honda-CBR1100XX-Blackbird-97-07-/290519876773?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item43a45584a5Im considering getting some of those at some point, in as un-bling finish as possible, but the adjustment is appealing and then if I do bin it one day, the hinge stops the levers from being damaged so you're not likely to be stuck with a snapped clutch lever after a tiny drop. and regarding the front caliper, again (sorry!) you've left the middle piston dormant? You just blanked it off, so theres no negative effects on the feel by having the 2 on one side and 3 on the other? I reckon those calipers are what I will go with eventually, just want to work out how much work they'll need! Do they (the nissins) fit straight onto the NTV caliper hangers? also, might be being stupid, but is one of the tyres on the wrong way round? they look like they're 'facing' opposite directions? that rear bracket fabrication looks awesome actually, that's a really nice piece of work, and now you've explained I see how it works, looks great though! Do these fabricators have a website or something with some of their other work on?
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Post by thatsawkward on Aug 5, 2012 8:08:08 GMT 1
The levers were something like this: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/pitbike-knuckle-fold-back-levers-/150854757468?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item231fa4ec5c#ht_500wt_851They're designed to fold fully forward if you scrape them or drop the bike. and regarding the front caliper, again (sorry!) you've left the middle piston dormant? You just blanked it off, so theres no negative effects on the feel by having the 2 on one side and 3 on the other? I reckon those calipers are what I will go with eventually, just want to work out how much work they'll need! Do they (the nissins) fit straight onto the NTV caliper hangers? Blanking off has had no effect - brakes function normally/extremely well! However, the Nissins DO NOT fit the NTV forks - I had to fit late model (2003/2004) Deauville forks for the Nissins to fit! also, might be being stupid, but is one of the tyres on the wrong way round? they look like they're 'facing' opposite directions? The tyres are in fact the correct way round - good spot though! These tyres are in fact correctly fitted in opposing directions (front tread pattern is the reverse of the rear). that rear bracket fabrication looks awesome actually, that's a really nice piece of work, and now you've explained I see how it works, looks great though! Do these fabricators have a website or something with some of their other work on? Yes, the guys have just started their business and have opened a small shop in Bournemouth. I think their website is www.mutantchopz.co.uk though I think its all a bit under development. Matt is the fabricator and Chris is the mechanic - really great blokes and don't seem to mind that I go to them with crazy ideas. My next project is my Adventure NTV with tank range of 600-800 miles. They are already thinking about a fully-fabricated tank/under-seat/rear-section that will be virtually all fuel storage...
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Post by thatsawkward on Aug 5, 2012 8:11:00 GMT 1
Hi i like the rad hoses. Are the made for the bike or just bent to fit. Sorry to ask but what are fold back levers. Been looking at changing mine as i feel the reach on mine for my hands a bit much. Thanks. Hi Avaraeside, the hoses are the Super Flexible silicone hoses from Viper Performance: www.viperperformance.co.uk/productsearch.php?xscId=9853
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Post by deedee on Aug 23, 2012 6:15:51 GMT 1
Nice... Very nice... Looking balanced & business like... (Somewhat reminds in form to a flat-tracker I think.) I too like those; 'Pit Bike' fold-back levers. & after my little; 'Drop' last winter... They may be just what the doctor orders. Looking well good to me, (But I did like those down pipes in red.) The black does blends in well & I rate that single sided bash plate! The colour contrast in previous pictures just appealed to me. :-) Seat works well, looks padded; I should've gone for that, lol! Well looking forward to her next stage... Hmm... Reading your next project is an Adventure NTV with tank range of 600-800 miles. & you're considering a fully-fabricated tank/under-seat/rear-section that'd be mostly fuel. But, my thoughts are of something similar for this one... In military style metal jerry cans! A couple slung either side of rear wheel & protective guards! (In keeping with bash plate?) I've definitely seen some slimline ones on eBay & in various sizes 5L/10L/20L in the past... But just looked on eBay, nothing there in the 5L size. (Just a thought.) ______________________________________________________ ADDED 10/09/12: - Came across some metal jerry cans, seemed like a good excuse to; Try out the; 'Modify button'... (Got to play with all this technology.) 5L / 10L / 20L LITRE METAL JERRY CAN FOR PETROL DIESEL FUEL www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200795031276?ru=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fsch%2Fi.html%3F_sacat%3D0%26_nkw%3D200795031276%26_rdc%3D1 Dee
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Post by andthenurse on Sept 5, 2012 0:54:32 GMT 1
Tremendous work. I think it's given me the inspiration to pursue my ideas about the back end of my NTV - I got cold feet about the amount of chopping and welding needed.
I'd be grateful if you could give me pointers on fabricating the seat pan and the exhaust?
Looking forward to seeing how this bike develops!
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Post by deedee on Mar 11, 2013 6:02:45 GMT 1
I was having an entertaining surf of the net & came across an oddity... It definitely reminded me of something written within a recalled post: - My next project is my Adventure NTV with tank range of 600-800 miles. They are already thinking about a fully-fabricated tank/under-seat/rear-section that will be virtually all fuel storage... An Aussie has done it differently... (Definitely no good for an adventure NTV.) But with a low center of gravity for the long haul roads across the antipodes? It made me look thrice!!! General information on the bike here: - www.streetfighters.com.au/forum/showthread.php?13152-Honda-650-V-twin-Streetfighter-Project.-With-VIC-r Yes, an; Underbelly alloy custom fuel tank! And clearer images of the bike here: - photobucket.com/ThomasCrapper Well worth a look, even if only for the intricacies of the exhaust!
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Post by thatsawkward on Mar 11, 2013 6:51:55 GMT 1
Very interesting - nice find!
I do love seeing people just doing stuff to NTVs because they can - its great seeing different ideas come to life...
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Post by rj2para (Bisto) on Mar 11, 2013 8:14:21 GMT 1
Interesting / radical Images captured for our site. Thanks. RJ.
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