Popular Post Raizer Posted March 11, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 11, 2018 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellicose Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Lol, Dead Kennedys. Think I've still got a copy of 'fresh fruit for rotting vegetables' somewhere. (Should find it and give it a thrash) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 14, 2018 Author Share Posted March 14, 2018 After a week of being mucked around by a locksmith that ended up not being able to cut a key for my ignition I got it sorted the other day, took a different locksmith 15 minutes to sort it out. I rebuilt the electrical end of it myself, added new springs and balls etc to the switch plate thing since the old balls were rusted and pretty much flat, now has a satisfying *click* when you turn the key. Also swapped the wires around and freshened up the solder to get it working how I want it.  Soo much crap in the headlight bucket!  Managed to age the new chrome ring a bit.    Needed to test the headlight...  8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelies Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 this is so great. if buying parts from scootercare funds this sort of carry-on then sign me up haha 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelJFox Posted March 14, 2018 Share Posted March 14, 2018 HNNNNNNNNG.  This god damn thing eh. 11/10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 17, 2018 Author Share Posted March 17, 2018 Exhaust has been kicking my ass/showing I have 0 fab skills. Goal was always low pipe But there just was no way I could get it around the footpeg mount and have room for the brake pedal etc, I'm sure it could be done, but not by me! Actually made a few different attempts, but yeah wasn't happening. Close, but ground clearance becomes a real issue.  So change of plans My old boss drilled out an offcuts of 304 for me to cut a flange from. First try at welding SS, improved a lot after a while, still likely heat wrap it to hide my mess  Potatopotatopotatopotato  Think I'm going to re-purpose the kick starter that came with the engine, should make a great brake pedal    So close now! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimjon Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 Sounds Harleytastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted March 17, 2018 Share Posted March 17, 2018 1 minute ago, Kimjon said: Sounds Harleytastic! Â Sure it sounds like underwater farts, but that's a bit harsh mate 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 18, 2018 Author Share Posted March 18, 2018 Got hold of some 50mm tube, going to attempt making a short muffler.  Made a rear brake pedal, took the remains of the hacked up factory pedal and added an old BSA rifle barrel I had kicking about. Used my Tig as basically an electric gas torch to heat the barrel to bend it, the old hammer forged barrel would have ripped my vice off the bench before bending cold lol  Trimmed up the kick start that came with the engine, ground a very deep V, cranked up the amps and loaded it up with filler rod I'm happy enough with that! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted March 18, 2018 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Frigg, BSA parts   2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raizer Posted March 21, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 21, 2018 Got my hands on a short length of 50mm OD SS tube, so que my first attempt making a decent muffler Got a sheet of FMF muffler packing, it promises to add 2hp! lol Even with the muffler this bitch is loud! Got a letter from NZTA today letting me keep the black plate, so I went straight to VTNZ and got it rereg'd, so now it's all legal and ready to go!  Oh and because it annoyed @Shakotom so much I shortened the HT lead  Just got to go grab my helmet from the in-laws in the morning, then it's time to take it for a pest! Can't wait!  14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Raizer Posted March 22, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 22, 2018 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 11 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 22, 2018 Author Share Posted March 22, 2018 Just a rough vid I threw together. Â Â Â Â 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlades Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Jeez that bear almost got you. So rad man sounds and looks cool well done. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 It's a blast to ride! Still a bit of tuning to sort out as it's really rich down low at the moment and I've not yet really opened it up ha Haven't kept that close an eye on the cost tbh, but I think I'm somewhere around a grand all in, wholesale prices on pretty much everything helps a lot too. Â Yeah the hill has been getting a lot of work, they harvested all the pines last year and it's all being planted with natives etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 Tops out at 90k, but shit does it get there rapidly and feels a lot faster!! Trying to get my hands on a bigger carb next, only really need something with the mixture on the side rather than underneath since the frame blocks all access to it, so might as well go bigger at the same time lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB8-TypeR Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 What sprokets are you running front and back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 1 minute ago, DB8-TypeR said: What sprokets are you running front and back? 15/31, thinking of trying a 16t front but I'm loving the acceleration haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DB8-TypeR Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Ive got 15/38 and run out of puff at 55kph, hardly ever have to use 1st and 2nd so will maybe try a 16 front 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raizer Posted March 23, 2018 Author Share Posted March 23, 2018 15/38 is the stock 49cc ratio, I'm not in first very long at all either haha! Love the looks I get when get my 1-2 shift right and hold the front wheel off the ground most of the way through second /When I don't panic and lean forward anyway 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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