Newbie to this Posted April 20, 2020 Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 6 hours ago, Gordon R said: That would leave electronic ignition That's cheating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2020 I have two stators, one coil and one CDi - which are not compatible. I see little point in replacing a stator only to find the CDi faulty. Easier to replace the whole lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted April 21, 2020 Report Share Posted April 21, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, Gordon R said: Just noticed, I forgot to put the sprocket on. Normally I remember that just after I have started it up and clicked it into gear. 😂 Edited April 21, 2020 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2020 Bit of progress - airbox, side panel, carb , new rear shocker, brakes, throttle, rear mudguard etc. fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 😍 that my man looks awesome !!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 Just ordered the electronic ignition, so the end is in sight. Half of the blue silicone hoses arrived today, so plumbing is getting there. Brake and clutch levers arrived - one perfect fit, the other - didn't. Number board graphics arrived yesterday - side panels fine. Front number board - supplier decided to use a larger font, which didn't fit on and a chunk of the numbers are missing. They explained that ACU regs dictate the size of font on the front board. I pointed out that I neither wanted nor ordered the larger size. They will put it right - not a problem. On a happier note, I put the tyre back onto the spare rear wheel. I managed to puncture it - three punctures and only two successful tyres on. Happily, they are on the bike. I have done hundreds successfully and at a loss as to why this has suddenly happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted April 23, 2020 Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 11 hours ago, hodge911 said: 😍 that my man looks awesome !!!!!!! I got to agree with hodge 😍😍😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 23, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 23, 2020 At the umpteenth attempt - manage to seal two punctures on an inner tube and successfully got a tyre onto spare rear wheel. Came to install clutch lever cable to discover the clutch lifter assembly was incorrect. Ordered new parts, but dropped automatic transmission fluid on garage floor. I tipped bike on its side, whilst I whipped off the clutch cover and felt quite smug. Kitchen roll to collect a slight dribble of fluid. After about 10 minutes, I noticed a sizeable pool of the red stuff under the bike stand. In some respects, I will be glad when it is up and running, but bit of an anti-climax - what next and how soon to start it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 24, 2020 Spare tyre went down overnight - I hate motocross wheels. Junior applied background to side number panel and sent me a photo. Meanwhile, I had been under the trailer installing a device which holds the bike whilst in transit. You wheel the bike into the trailer, sit on the bike and push a lever, on either side - bike locked. I pointed out that his was the nice, easy, sit down and stick a bit of plastic on job. Mine involved jacking trailer up, removing all four wheels, scraping my elbow and rolling around on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 26, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2020 Seat cover not yet fastened down - just put it on bike to see overall look. Waiting for a couple of 45 degree bend silicone hoses, then I can finish the plumbing and get exhaust on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Plumbing sorted and exhaust / silencer fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted April 27, 2020 Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Ooooo brum brum time not far away ! You need to give yourself a BIG PAT on the back for a job VERY WELL DONE !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 27, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2020 Junior has been on the phone tonight - seen a KTM SX450 rolling chassis for £1.5k. Told him - it's way over the odds. He said "We can just drop the spare engine in". I had to point out a couple of missing parts - clutch lifter assembly, one gear, one water pump / clutch casing, ignition cover, clutch cover, ignition system, marked barrel, plus new gaskets / bearings. That is before we start on the frame etc. If price drops to half that, we might have a dabble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 (edited) Had a re-think on the plumbing - a couple more 90 degree elbows on the left hand side, will make it a little less conspicuous. Good news though - ignition system being delivered tomorrow. More transmission fluid leaked, as I had to work on the clutch. It felt a bit stiff and on further inspection, one of the fingers on the inner clutch was at an angle - ready to break off. Swiftly put the spare on - job sorted. Edited April 29, 2020 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 that's lush mate, I've got a hankering for something like this, now my old vf is up and running I don't need the ktm 1090, it's a tad too big and heavy for me to go off roading on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oowee Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 Cracking job Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
team tractor Posted April 29, 2020 Report Share Posted April 29, 2020 I need this in my life 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) It has kept me going in the lock down - a purpose for every day. I wait for the postman to deliver today's delights. Despite being near the end, I currently await:- 20 x Jubilee clips 2 x 19mm elbows and a T piece 2 x radiator guards 1 x clutch lever holder 40 x stainless steel cap head screws 1 x 19mm silicone hose length 1 x reducer (51mm down to 36mm) to cover silencer to exhaust joint 1 x front brake lever rubber cover - £15 for a piece of rubber - absolute rip off 1 x forgotten ignition system - arriving by courier today. Edited April 30, 2020 by Gordon R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 So then, what's next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 That depends on the lock down. I can't go and buy a rolling chassis or something bulky, so I might have to look for something else, which I can get by parcel or already have. I keep looking at the knife making threads and fancy having a go. My problem is that I don't think I can do one to the very high standards on here. It is okay to say "Just have a go", but I would like to do one to the standard of Ditchman (who was kind enough to make one for me) and others. It is a thing of beauty and feels nice in your hand. A rare combination. Off on a tangent, but I hope Ditchman will return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbird Posted April 30, 2020 Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 (edited) Gordon I think you deserve a spitfire fly past like old Tom as you have kept many on this site entertained with this build mate, bike looks fantastic. Edited April 30, 2020 by blackbird Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted April 30, 2020 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2020 Old Tom is a top bloke - way out of my league. 100 and still got his marbles. Out of the list the postman was supposed to deliver, only the ignition arrived. Sorted out the CDi and coil. I made a half decent coil bracket which sits neatly in the space between the cylinder head and petrol tank. I surpassed myself- cut from a thickish sheet of aluminium - twice as thick as the supplied bracket. Stator and rotor easy enough to fit, but I don't yet have a DTI gauge - one arriving soon. Once It get that, I hope to be starting the bike next week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
strimmer_13 Posted May 13, 2020 Report Share Posted May 13, 2020 Updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge911 Posted May 14, 2020 Report Share Posted May 14, 2020 13 hours ago, strimmer_13 said: Updates? +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted May 15, 2020 Report Share Posted May 15, 2020 im back now Gordon ...so you can finish it off now .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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