Project Very Slow
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Re: Project Very Slow
Wee Al B wrote:Much as I like to try and do jobs myself I'm always prepared to bow to superior knowledge or skill
Hey me too!! Just ask Masterblader!
griz- MotoGP Legend
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Re: Project Very Slow
Carbs stripped out tonight ready to go for a check up tomorrow
Tried the pilot screws and they were all nice and free, hopefully a good clean and set up will do the trick. Engine sounded fine when it was running on the choke so fingers crossed.
Back off to browse Ebay now for a set of USD forks Don't need to be Fireblade ones as planning on getting a set of billet yokes made. I do like to plan ahead
Tried the pilot screws and they were all nice and free, hopefully a good clean and set up will do the trick. Engine sounded fine when it was running on the choke so fingers crossed.
Back off to browse Ebay now for a set of USD forks Don't need to be Fireblade ones as planning on getting a set of billet yokes made. I do like to plan ahead
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Um billet yokes!! what frontend do you like the look of?
griz- MotoGP Legend
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Re: Project Very Slow
Do like the look of the black Mille forks but will need to do more research.
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Don't forget you can always push the stem out of the blade yokes & push it into the replacement yokes, there's not always the need to go with billet yokes if your building on a budget
griz- MotoGP Legend
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Re: Project Very Slow
griz wrote:..... what frontend do you like the look of?
fastbikefinder- MotoGP Legend
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Re: Project Very Slow
fastbikefinder wrote:griz wrote:..... what frontend do you like the look of?
Can't believe I missed an opportunity like that
It'll be a slow build so don't mind waiting for billet yokes. Got a few machine shop contacts so hopefully get a nice one off set made up
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
I have a nice set of White power forks on e bay at the moment that are set up for a blade (plus a few other bits): http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250619861235&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT I also have a set of aprilia mille ones not put these on as yet, stem has been modded to suit GSX models.
Cheers
Steve
Cheers
Steve
SBeachill- Superstock Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
What wheel and calipers did you run with on the WP ones Steve?
Leaning towards Mille at the mo though will just be after the forks not the yokes or stem.
Leaning towards Mille at the mo though will just be after the forks not the yokes or stem.
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Wee Al B wrote:What wheel and calipers did you run with on the WP ones Steve?
Leaning towards Mille at the mo though will just be after the forks not the yokes or stem.
Hi Mate
There is a one off 20mm spindle that I got with the forks made to take fireblade wheel (as can be seen in my pics on the Evo project thread) calipers hadn't been done for it when I got it so would assume the previous owner was going to have carrier plates made to suit what ever calipers he was going to use??
Cheers
Steve
SBeachill- Superstock Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Think I'll stick to going for a set of forks that I can just bolt wheel, calipers etc right on to Steve.
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Wee Al B wrote:Think I'll stick to going for a set of forks that I can just bolt wheel, calipers etc right on to Steve.
No worries mate, your probable best bet then would be RRY forks, rrw/x calipers go on I think (if memory serves me correct from when I did mine a while back) and yokes etc fit stright in too.
Cheers
Steve
SBeachill- Superstock Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Confusing myself now lol. Changing to USD with billet yokes. So whatever forks I decide on I want a wheel etc to match. Full Mille front end minus yokes would do. Think I'm still confused though
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Yep, RRY front end will take RRW calipers, no mods. It's a 25mm spindle and 3 spoke 929/954 wheel.
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Re: Project Very Slow
Plenty food for thought
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Made an offer on a set of Mille forks not really expecting to win them but I did
So that's one decision made
Now on the look out for a wheel, spindle, calipers etc etc etc
So that's one decision made
Now on the look out for a wheel, spindle, calipers etc etc etc
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Cool banana mate!
griz- MotoGP Legend
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Re: Project Very Slow
Made an offer on a set of Mille forks not really expecting to win them but I did
Well done Al
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Re: Project Very Slow
nice one
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Re: Project Very Slow
Think the neighours will be sick of taking in parcels for me lol
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Quiet week so far on the project.
Made the spacer for the sssa conversion, just need a swingarm now
Made the spacer for the sssa conversion, just need a swingarm now
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Got my carbs back yesterday morning, not surprised it wouldn't run right as all the jets were blocked either partially or totally. Also told that the float pivot valves were seized but that didn't mean much to me
Refitted them last night and she fired up 1st time. Idles and revs spot on and the engine sounds sweet as a nut, result
My missus commented that it was very quiet, obviously too used to the Akro on my CB. Told her not too worry as I was sure it wouldn't be quiet once I was finished with it
Refitted them last night and she fired up 1st time. Idles and revs spot on and the engine sounds sweet as a nut, result
My missus commented that it was very quiet, obviously too used to the Akro on my CB. Told her not too worry as I was sure it wouldn't be quiet once I was finished with it
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Location : Irvine
My bike(s) : 1998 Blade, 2003 CB1300
Registration date : 2010-03-23
Re: Project Very Slow
Wee Al B wrote:Got my carbs back yesterday morning, not surprised it wouldn't run right as all the jets were blocked either partially or totally. Also told that the float pivot valves were seized but that didn't mean much to me
Refitted them last night and she fired up 1st time. Idles and revs spot on and the engine sounds sweet as a nut, result
My missus commented that it was very quiet, obviously too used to the Akro on my CB. Told her not too worry as I was sure it wouldn't be quiet once I was finished with it
Fringe- MotoGP Legend
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Re: Project Very Slow
Tried out the Abba bike stand kit to lift the blade from the heelplate bolts at the weekend
Worked a treat
Which allowed me to do this
Quite like the look of a stubby can
Worked a treat
Which allowed me to do this
Quite like the look of a stubby can
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Oh, Yeah!
Fringe- MotoGP Legend
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Stubbt can looks good mate
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Re: Project Very Slow
Been doing more thinking about my project than working on it recently and looking through the project posts on here, some great ideas and fabrications
Front end is decided on, just need to pull together the bits. SSSA is on, though after seeing Exile's 200 section rear I'm undecided about what wheel to go with
Completely stalled on the rear plastics and subframe though. Want to have the option of a pillion so don't want to go the race seat unit road. Been looking at 2006 Blade rears and trying to figure out what be involved to graft the whole back end on to my RRW which would also give the option of an underseat exhaust.Or R1 tail, I just don't know lol
Any ideas or thoughts will be much appreciated. Just need to make a decision on what to do as all this thinking is making my head hurt
Front end is decided on, just need to pull together the bits. SSSA is on, though after seeing Exile's 200 section rear I'm undecided about what wheel to go with
Completely stalled on the rear plastics and subframe though. Want to have the option of a pillion so don't want to go the race seat unit road. Been looking at 2006 Blade rears and trying to figure out what be involved to graft the whole back end on to my RRW which would also give the option of an underseat exhaust.Or R1 tail, I just don't know lol
Any ideas or thoughts will be much appreciated. Just need to make a decision on what to do as all this thinking is making my head hurt
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Thw 180 tyre always looks a wee bit skinny on the VFR arm
The car wheel conversion is a piece of piss to do
Ive got the details of parts/dimensions needed if you do decide to go ahead
The car wheel your after is 17" x 7" with stud pattern (PCD) 4x100
The car wheel conversion is a piece of piss to do
Ive got the details of parts/dimensions needed if you do decide to go ahead
The car wheel your after is 17" x 7" with stud pattern (PCD) 4x100
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Re: Project Very Slow
Cheers for that ;-)
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Re: Project Very Slow
Ebay strikes again, just bought a Wolfrace alloy so I'll be going for a big fat tyre then
Last minute thing as asked the selled what the PCD was and he said 4 x 105 but decided with about 1 minute to go to phone a dealer and ask them "4 x 100" was the prompt reply so quick bid and a ex display wheel was mine for £25 It's white so will need powder coated but still good deal I think.
Anybody want to buy a VFR rear wheel and tyre?
Exile could you let me know the dimensions for the spacer
Last minute thing as asked the selled what the PCD was and he said 4 x 105 but decided with about 1 minute to go to phone a dealer and ask them "4 x 100" was the prompt reply so quick bid and a ex display wheel was mine for £25 It's white so will need powder coated but still good deal I think.
Anybody want to buy a VFR rear wheel and tyre?
Exile could you let me know the dimensions for the spacer
Wee Al B- Clubman Racer
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Location : Irvine
My bike(s) : 1998 Blade, 2003 CB1300
Registration date : 2010-03-23
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