Jack R1 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 That's nothing. I also have a garage at home and a 'bike area' at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fabiostar Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 looking really well,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted January 22, 2016 Moderator Share Posted January 22, 2016 18 hours ago, Jack R1 said: That's nothing. I also have a garage at home and a 'bike area' at work now that's rubbing it in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R1 Posted January 22, 2016 Author Share Posted January 22, 2016 I've settled on this for the rear subframe fixing there will be a further outer / cover plate for detail (that will need machining so will be done nearer the end) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pee Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looking good mate. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Campaman Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 Looking very good. But please change those cheap square nuts for at least some Class 8 Hexagon ones, you wouldn't want one of them to strip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R1 Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 LOL, they are only there to dry fit, they are easy to spin on and off quickly. There will be bosses made up that go into the box section and nylocs where the bosses aren't feasible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevtheRev Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Brilliant ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R1 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 I have just noticed I have never put a picture of the original bike (for comparison) - Library pic - 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R1 Posted February 2, 2016 Author Share Posted February 2, 2016 £140 on a battery - ouch ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R1 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 Not the most exciting few weeks as I've had to actually do some paid work but..... Battery has turned up from Italy. All 1.7Kg and 330CCA's worth Good old paper template for seat base And the nearly finished aluminium version (just have to resin in the bolts to stop them turning once the seat foam and cover have been fixed on) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 11, 2016 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2016 i used pop stud rivets on the back and super duper hook and loop at the front n my seat. will not shift with the hook and loop thats why I had the pop stud rivets on the rear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R1 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I've already drilled the subframe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator drewpy Posted February 11, 2016 Moderator Share Posted February 11, 2016 36 minutes ago, Jack R1 said: I've already drilled the subframe I'd use socket head buttons like these keeps it all flat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R1 Posted February 11, 2016 Author Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm using standard M6 bolts then welding an aluminium u bracket over them to stop them turning (going to add resin as a secondary fix). The seat foam will easily mould over the heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmy Posted February 12, 2016 Share Posted February 12, 2016 11 hours ago, drewpy said: i used pop stud rivets on the back and super duper hook and loop at the front n my seat. will not shift with the hook and loop thats why I had the pop stud rivets on the rear Good Idea bud. I've picked up a new bonnie seat for my auld Speedtwin and was wondering how to secure it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted February 12, 2016 Moderator Share Posted February 12, 2016 20 hours ago, Jack R1 said: I'm using standard M6 bolts then welding an aluminium u bracket over them to stop them turning (going to add resin as a secondary fix). The seat foam will easily mould over the heads Considering how seat foam seems to magically transmit every odd edge and curve from the seat base, (at least on my TDR) I gotta say I think its brave not flattening the bit you sit on. There was just a small strap on my TDR seat but it rested just at the bottom of my back and resonated, after a few miles it hurt like f and started to taint the bike. Its gone now NEVER to return. I would recommend spending time on the seat, a couple of proud nuts hurting your arse (funarr), every time you ride your bike would not be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R1 Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 A 6mm bolt is obiously only 10mm in diameter and approx 3 or 4mm high ? On top of that there will be a dome of resin. The seat foam and seat cover will then take care of the rest. That seat foam will be a layer of dense on the bottom and another layer of a softer at the top If you look at the seat they are also positioned toward the front and rear of the seat. The front where the most of my weight will be is going to be thicker than that at the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Cynic Posted February 12, 2016 Moderator Share Posted February 12, 2016 Well you said before you like it straight from the hip and with the work you have done on other parts I think your skipping over this one. With blobs of resin and such rather than a proper engineering solution. If you even touch on the performance the suspension/brakes can deliver your arse will be sliding all across that seat 3 ways from sunday.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack R1 Posted February 13, 2016 Author Share Posted February 13, 2016 You've lost me now. Why will I be sliding around on that seat ? All you can see is the aluminium base that the foam will be over and the seat cover over that ? I have a feeling we may be talking at cross purposes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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