Main Menu

putting my bike together...please help me out along the way..

Started by Rudemouthsky, March 16, 2015, 03:27:56 AM

Previous topic - Next topic
Print
Go Down Pages 1 2 3 4 5 ... 11
User actions

Rudemouthsky

#30
March 18, 2015, 04:06:40 PM
Woops, my calculation was off. I'm 1/4" taller than his Ohlins is what I meant.
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

koko64

#31
March 18, 2015, 04:10:50 PM
That's only 5mm ay, so you wouldn't reckon it would hurt.
2015 Scrambler 800

ducpainter

#32
March 18, 2015, 04:11:45 PM
Actually...330 mm is 12.9"
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


Rudemouthsky

#33
March 18, 2015, 04:21:32 PM
It's 1/4" or about 6.5 mm.

I really like this shock otherwise I'd love an excuse to buy more stuff. Anyone have an idea how I'd determine if it will work or not with the bike in the air as it is?
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

koko64

#34
March 18, 2015, 04:25:51 PM
 [laugh] make the beast with two backsing Imperial measurements!
2015 Scrambler 800

ducpainter

#35
March 18, 2015, 04:39:48 PM
Quote from: Rudemouthsky on March 18, 2015, 04:21:32 PM
It's 1/4" or about 6.5 mm.

I really like this shock otherwise I'd love an excuse to buy more stuff. Anyone have an idea how I'd determine if it will work or not with the bike in the air as it is?
You really can't tell without loading the suspension. It will all come down to how close the stock and billet hoops are in dimension. 1/4" isn't much. I have the stock Heim joints extended past recommended length as well and it's no issue as far as ride height.

Don't get paralyzed...keep moving forward. [thumbsup]
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


koko64

#36
March 18, 2015, 07:35:31 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 18, 2015, 04:39:48 PM
Don't get paralyzed...keep moving forward. [thumbsup]

Very true. Shake it off and keep pushing.
2015 Scrambler 800

Speeddog

#37
March 18, 2015, 07:50:31 PM
From the pic, it looks closer to 15.25" center to center.

Quote from: Rudemouthsky on March 18, 2015, 09:42:28 AM
I have almost exactly 13.25" center to center.



Thoughts?
- - - - - Valley Desmo Service - - - - -
Reseda, CA
(951) 640-8908

~~~ "We've rearranged the deck chairs, refilled the champagne glasses, and the band sounds great. This is fine." - Alberto Puig ~~~

Rudemouthsky

#38
March 18, 2015, 08:09:55 PM
Quote from: Speeddog on March 18, 2015, 07:50:31 PM
From the pic, it looks closer to 15.25" center to center.


Yeah that's misleading. It's 13.25. I thought about that after I posted too.
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

koko64

#39
March 18, 2015, 08:16:38 PM
The bike is looking great btw.
2015 Scrambler 800

Rudemouthsky

#40
March 18, 2015, 08:38:50 PM
Quote from: koko64 on March 18, 2015, 08:16:38 PM
The bike is looking great btw.

Thanks...the camera pics with the backdrop of my messy garage aren't meant to be flattering tho. I'm looking forward to taking some proper photos of a real bike soon.

Waiting on various shims and doodads from Commoto...and a single flathead M6X16 cap screw.  [roll]
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

Rudemouthsky

#41
March 19, 2015, 05:10:06 AM
Thanks very much for everyone's input so far, it's a great confidence builder to know I have this tech section to fall back on.

Next question: I'd like to hook up the electrical, carbs and fuel plumbing today and hear the motor. I need to block off the inlet line in my gas tank as it's for an injected bike, and I don't want to jerry rig/half ass it. Does anyone know of an actual blanking piece of hardware that's made for this? otherwise the only other options I can think of are to use a vacuum cap which may not resist the fuel, or clamp a length of fuel hose to it, fold over and clamp again...which seems like a sturdy solution...but very much a "jerry rig"..
"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs

ducpainter

#42
March 19, 2015, 05:21:41 AM
Viton is recommended for gasoline. Nitrile is a close second.

Keep in mind theinlet is at the top of the tank. You can put a small amount of fuel in to satisfy the urge to hear it and give you time to locate some caps. Use one at each end. I think you'll have better luck.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


oldndumb

#43
March 19, 2015, 07:18:54 AM
I am also one of the many following and admiring your build.  [clap]

Sounds like another use for the ClampTite.  :)


Rudemouthsky

#44
March 19, 2015, 03:26:51 PM
Ok I couldn't wait to get it on the ground....is it me or hoooboy is this close?

"while there is a lower class, I am in it, and while there is a criminal element, I am of it, and while there is a soul in prison, I am not free." -Debs
Print
Go Up Pages 1 2 3 4 5 ... 11
User actions