Project - Not Monster - Page 7

26-11-2013, 07:48 AM

looking good ,do you like the rearsets ?

Yorkie · 26-11-2013, 08:05 AM

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looking good ,do you like the rearsets ?

Having mocked up the seat and repositioned them, I like the feel, but until i have it running and can try them out in anger I will not know.

Yorkie

Yorkie · 27-11-2013, 07:06 PM

Tonight I welded the exhaust up (now single exit) so I just need to wrap it. Then I mocked up the tank and seat so I know where to cut the material:

MADASL intakes under the tank:

Exhaust in position:

Yorkie

utopia · 28-11-2013, 12:15 PM

Starting to look really good now, Yorkie.
Keep up the good work.
I keep wondering though ...did you consider chopping the rear subframe ?
Do you need pillion pegs ?
It does look like there's some superfluous frame tubing in that area, though maybe it'll all come together when the seat cowl is fitted ...looking forward to seeing that.

It occurs that, if you are considering putting the oil cooler up amongst the front frame tubes, it'll also give a little bit of protection to the carb bellmouths from driving rain etc.

Exhausts look great.

I'm definitely getting more hooked on the idea of building an ss based naked myself.

Yorkie · 28-11-2013, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by utopia

Starting to look really good now, Yorkie.
Keep up the good work.
I keep wondering though ...did you consider chopping the rear subframe ?
Do you need pillion pegs ?
It does look like there's some superfluous frame tubing in that area, though maybe it'll all come together when the seat cowl is fitted ...looking forward to seeing that.

It occurs that, if you are considering putting the oil cooler up amongst the front frame tubes, it'll also give a little bit of protection to the carb bellmouths from driving rain etc.

Exhausts look great.

I'm definitely getting more hooked on the idea of building an ss based naked myself.

I originally planned to make it into a track looking road bike (complete with fairings) so I was going to use all the mounting places, and I changed my ideas about the exhausts about 10 times, until I got the current one (cheap) and then realised I didnt need any mounts at all for it.

By this stage I had already had the frame powder coated!!!! Bugger! I just love the frame so no choppy choppy for this beast!

The oil-cooler will be infront of the carbs, so hopefully it will protect the bell mouths.

Yorkie

utopia · 29-11-2013, 02:03 AM

I love the looks of the ss frame too, particularly the way it wraps itself around the vee motor rather than crossing it like the monster frame does.
Though I reckon you could chop the subframe and still retain the character.
Also ......noted, the lack of need for exhaust hangers.

That's the trouble with powdercoat ......you can't tweek things afterwards.
It wouldn't suit a ducati, but I'm sorely tempted to use old school hammerite paint when I get round to street-tracker..ing the dommie.
I once worked with a bloke who owned an old 16h Norton single. That was all hammerite and red oxide paint. It looked a treat, and very, very real.

29-11-2013, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by utopia

I'm sorely tempted to use old school hammerite paint when I get round to street-tracker..ing the dommie.

The current ICI Hammerite is not the same formulation as the original Finnigans Xylene based Hammerite and is crap.

I've got a concrete mixer I painted over 30 years ago with Hammerite and it's lasted well but I'm restoring a Triumph Bonnie T140 and brush painted the frame with the new Hammerite and it's disappointing. It doesn't cover properly and it flakes off easily so I wish I had powder coated it now. I've brush painted bike frames before with the original Hammerite and got good results.

I spoke at length with Hammerite's Tech Dept and sent them photos but they couldn't explain it apart from saying 'it may have been a bad batch' and offered me a refund.

If you Google this you will read similar stories.

Pedro · 29-11-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by zhango

The current ICI Hammerite is not the same formulation as the original Finnigans Xylene based Hammerite and is crap.

I've got a concrete mixer I painted over 30 years ago with Hammerite and it's lasted well but I'm restoring a Triumph Bonnie T140 and brush painted the frame with the new Hammerite and it's disappointing. It doesn't cover properly and it flakes off easily so I wish I had powder coated it now. I've brush painted bike frames before with the original Hammerite and got good results.

I spoke at length with Hammerite's Tech Dept and sent them photos but they couldn't explain it apart from saying 'it may have been a bad batch' and offered me a refund.

If you Google this you will read similar stories.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that thinks Hammerite is sh*te now. The spray version is ok but the brushed on stuff sucks....

29-11-2013, 05:05 PM

Yes, I agree the spray can is ok - also the No 1 Rust Beater and Special Metals Primer are ok.

Yorkie · 29-11-2013, 05:32 PM

Exhaust running on another Ducati, just to test for leaks:

It not tuned and is running rich but it sounds great.

Bit of a flame on this one:

Its a bit louder than the Monster!

Yorkie

Albie · 29-11-2013, 05:46 PM

Sounds nice and just what I want.

Yorkie · 06-12-2013, 04:32 PM

Drinking has slowed down my project build, so I have only managed the seat unit:

It was a Challenge one originally.

Then I bought an in-line switch and black exhaust wrap:

Yorkie

utopia · 06-12-2013, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie

Drinking has slowed down my project build, so I have only managed the seat unit:
It was a Challenge one originally.
Yorkie

.....but it got easier once you started to sober up, yes ?? ....

Looking forward to seeing the bike once the seat unit is fitted.

Yorkie · 11-12-2013, 08:49 PM

Stopped drinking for one day and managed to start mocking up the seat cover to try and position the rear numberplate and light, it looks a little SRAD:

I may have found a 748 project as well, starting with a frame and an engine, and to be honest not a lot else!!

Yorkie

Albie · 11-12-2013, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Yorkie

Stopped drinking for one day and managed to start mocking up the seat cover to try and position the rear numberplate and light, it looks a little SRAD:

I may have found a 748 project as well, starting with a frame and an engine, and to be honest not a lot else!!

Yorkie

Stick the engine in this then. Wow SS748

27-11-2013, 07:06 PM	#93
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Tonight I welded the exhaust up (now single exit) so I just need to wrap it. Then I mocked up the tank and seat so I know where to cut the material: MADASL intakes under the tank: Exhaust in position: Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

29-11-2013, 05:32 PM	#100
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Exhaust running on another Ducati, just to test for leaks: It not tuned and is running rich but it sounds great. Bit of a flame on this one: Its a bit louder than the Monster! Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

29-11-2013, 05:46 PM	#101
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Sounds nice and just what I want. __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

06-12-2013, 04:32 PM	#102
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Drinking has slowed down my project build, so I have only managed the seat unit: It was a Challenge one originally. Then I bought an in-line switch and black exhaust wrap: Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

11-12-2013, 08:49 PM	#104
Yorkie Anglo-Saxon Warrior Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Yorkshire Bike: M900 Posts: 2,485	Stopped drinking for one day and managed to start mocking up the seat cover to try and position the rear numberplate and light, it looks a little SRAD: I may have found a 748 project as well, starting with a frame and an engine, and to be honest not a lot else!! Yorkie __________________ NO ICE, GUN IT!

26-11-2013, 07:48 AM	#91
perkles Guest Posts: n/a	looking good ,do you like the rearsets ?

28-11-2013, 12:15 PM	#94
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,546	Starting to look really good now, Yorkie. Keep up the good work. I keep wondering though ...did you consider chopping the rear subframe ? Do you need pillion pegs ? It does look like there's some superfluous frame tubing in that area, though maybe it'll all come together when the seat cowl is fitted ...looking forward to seeing that. It occurs that, if you are considering putting the oil cooler up amongst the front frame tubes, it'll also give a little bit of protection to the carb bellmouths from driving rain etc. Exhausts look great. I'm definitely getting more hooked on the idea of building an ss based naked myself.

29-11-2013, 02:03 AM	#96
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,546	I love the looks of the ss frame too, particularly the way it wraps itself around the vee motor rather than crossing it like the monster frame does. Though I reckon you could chop the subframe and still retain the character. Also ......noted, the lack of need for exhaust hangers. That's the trouble with powdercoat ......you can't tweek things afterwards. It wouldn't suit a ducati, but I'm sorely tempted to use old school hammerite paint when I get round to street-tracker..ing the dommie. I once worked with a bloke who owned an old 16h Norton single. That was all hammerite and red oxide paint. It looked a treat, and very, very real.

29-11-2013, 05:05 PM	#99
zhango Guest Posts: n/a	Yes, I agree the spray can is ok - also the No 1 Rust Beater and Special Metals Primer are ok.