Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Set the hub up in the milling machine on the rotary table so i can drill 18 x 8mm holes evenly around her circumference.
Bought some 3mm steel sheeting and roughly cut out two circles with an angle grinder.
Drilled the same 18 x 8mm holes in the steel plate circles.
Bolted them to the hub so i can machine them down to size.
Bought some 3mm steel sheeting and roughly cut out two circles with an angle grinder.
Drilled the same 18 x 8mm holes in the steel plate circles.
Bolted them to the hub so i can machine them down to size.
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- Drilling 18 x 8mm holes.
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- Cut out two steel 3mm sheet circles.
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- Drilling the same 18 x 8mm holes.
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- Resulting in two rough flanges.
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- Bolt the flanges to the hub for machining.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Now i have two nice concentric flanges.
Using all the measurements i took carefully and evenly TIG weld the flange into the blank rim.
Machine a chamfer on the edge of the hub to accommodate the weld bead on the flange.
Using all the measurements i took carefully and evenly TIG weld the flange into the blank rim.
Machine a chamfer on the edge of the hub to accommodate the weld bead on the flange.
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- A pair of nice flanges.
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- Welded in right side.
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- Welded in left side.
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- Chamfer the edge of the hub.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Bead blast the hub and the rim.
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- Bead blasted the right side.
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- Bead blasted the left side.
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- Bead blasted the rim.
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- Paint the hub.
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- Paint the rim.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Bolt the hub into the rim and paint the left side black along with the rim.
I was too impatient and didn't allow enough time for the first black coat to dry properly so it went all wrinkly with the second application No worries nobody sees that side anyway
I was too impatient and didn't allow enough time for the first black coat to dry properly so it went all wrinkly with the second application No worries nobody sees that side anyway
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- First coat of black on the rim and hub bolted together (using sacrificial bolts)
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- Ooops! paint went all wrinkly :-(
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- Replaced sacrificial bolts with button head stainless bolts and nyloc nuts.
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- Right side.
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- Left side.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Runs central and true
Now the rim is wider i have to fit the final drive to the wheel before i can fit the wheel into the swingarm.
Fitted new tyre and assembled her.
Unfortunately that's where i started missing photos so i will have to take some today and publish them later.
I also fitted new bearings and seals to the hub for a reliable service life.
Now the rim is wider i have to fit the final drive to the wheel before i can fit the wheel into the swingarm.
Fitted new tyre and assembled her.
Unfortunately that's where i started missing photos so i will have to take some today and publish them later.
I also fitted new bearings and seals to the hub for a reliable service life.
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- Central and running true.
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- New tyre fitted.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Now all that was the easy stuff, the nightmares are about to start
The rear wheel is now off centre and to the left about an inch or so;
The left shockie will now not fit as it interferes with the wheel.
The stock mudguard will no longer do.
the fuse box / relay box will no longer fit.
the left saddlebag will no longer fit.
I found a thinner shockie with the same travel but a little shorter so i have to move the left shockie mount on the swingarm.
I had to lengthen the shockie/brake support bolt and cut up the existing shockie mount. This is my first attempt, i cut this all off and redid it all (pic to follow later).
I bought a wheel arch from a trailer shop and it will need some fitting to make it work.
The rear wheel is now off centre and to the left about an inch or so;
The left shockie will now not fit as it interferes with the wheel.
The stock mudguard will no longer do.
the fuse box / relay box will no longer fit.
the left saddlebag will no longer fit.
I found a thinner shockie with the same travel but a little shorter so i have to move the left shockie mount on the swingarm.
I had to lengthen the shockie/brake support bolt and cut up the existing shockie mount. This is my first attempt, i cut this all off and redid it all (pic to follow later).
I bought a wheel arch from a trailer shop and it will need some fitting to make it work.
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- Left shockie mount hardware (first version).
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- Cut the old mount off.
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- Weld the new one in place.
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- Fun with the trailer wheel arch.
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- The other side.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Now for all those (including myself) who wondered what is under the plates on the swingarm ..... Nothing!
But she rings like a bell without them.
All the relays have to be relocated somewhere else on the bike, i opted for just above the rear wheelarch.
Well that's it for now, i will snap some photos today of the shockie, relays and the work still happening on the saddlebag.
Happy and Safe Riding to Everyone, Peter
But she rings like a bell without them.
All the relays have to be relocated somewhere else on the bike, i opted for just above the rear wheelarch.
Well that's it for now, i will snap some photos today of the shockie, relays and the work still happening on the saddlebag.
Happy and Safe Riding to Everyone, Peter
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- One of these sheets are made of rubber to absorb the sound.
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- Wires.
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- Wires.
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- And more wires.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Awesome to see you back working again!!!
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"Yea I do dance awkwardly, and I am having more fun than you" Taylor Swift
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Psst. oh and by the way CHANGE YOUR BELTS!!!!
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Wow I have missed your wonderful fabrication and amazing design skills and imagination, great to see you back and hope all goes well with the tests
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
An ultimate darksider - welcome to the club! BTW, may I suggest a PET scan? Just to be sure. Although, with your brain activity it is liable to not be able to show any metabolic activity that exceeds your normal thought process.
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2021 Can-Am Spyder RT Limited Dark Chalk Metallic
1975 Red GL1000 project - ex Pistol Pete project
1972 Triumph T150V Trident rescue - finished and FOR SALE!
1976 Yamaha RD400c
1978 GL1000 with '75 engine - the Hunley
Ex 1978 GL1000
Ex 1979 GL1000
Ex '79 CB750F rat bike
Ex '86 SEi
Ex '77 GL1000
Ex '76 RD400
Ex '72 Penton 125 set up for flat track
Ex '73 RD250
Ex '68 TR6C - chopped
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
I want to come sit in your garage, drink coffee and watch you design and fabricate.
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
Thanks for the Welcome Guys
I have had CAT, PET and MRI scans, here is one slice of the latest MRI scan, the white streak down the middle is not supposed to be there.
I had to put the left shockie onto the right side, the air shock has been ditched into the scrap bin and another shockie in place on the left, i made a bushing to move the top out about 30mm, the bottom mount is now the right height and out about 0mm too and with a gap under for the brake line.
I have had CAT, PET and MRI scans, here is one slice of the latest MRI scan, the white streak down the middle is not supposed to be there.
I had to put the left shockie onto the right side, the air shock has been ditched into the scrap bin and another shockie in place on the left, i made a bushing to move the top out about 30mm, the bottom mount is now the right height and out about 0mm too and with a gap under for the brake line.
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- The left shockie now on the right.
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- Top left shockie bushing.
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- Bottom left shockie mount.
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- Bottom left shockie mount with brake line running through.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
I managed to keep the fuse box where it was, but the relays had to go elsewhere.
I put new relays in that have a mounting tab on them, also they are just a tad smaller and have the same pin configuration as the old ones. which i got from "Eastern Beaver" he is in Japan and has lots of nice electrical goodies for motorcycles.
As you can see the rear wheel is now off to the left, this is of no concern as i am riding a sidecar outfit and will probably enhance the handling anyway?
I put new relays in that have a mounting tab on them, also they are just a tad smaller and have the same pin configuration as the old ones. which i got from "Eastern Beaver" he is in Japan and has lots of nice electrical goodies for motorcycles.
As you can see the rear wheel is now off to the left, this is of no concern as i am riding a sidecar outfit and will probably enhance the handling anyway?
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- Hacked up fuse box.
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- New home for the relays.
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- Rear wheel off to the left.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
The right saddlebag only needed the mudguard flange cut off to fit into its original position.
The left saddlebag was not so accommodating, i had to cut a big chunk of storage capacity out to clear the tyre and mudguard, then make a blanking plate out of some ABS sheeting which i am gluing in place.
I also have to move the air pump and the only place it will go comfortably is inside the left saddlebag, it is difficult to access the left saddlebag with the sidecar boat in position and i only keep the tool kit, puncture repair kit, towels, first aid kit and toilet rolls in there anyway.
The left saddlebag was not so accommodating, i had to cut a big chunk of storage capacity out to clear the tyre and mudguard, then make a blanking plate out of some ABS sheeting which i am gluing in place.
I also have to move the air pump and the only place it will go comfortably is inside the left saddlebag, it is difficult to access the left saddlebag with the sidecar boat in position and i only keep the tool kit, puncture repair kit, towels, first aid kit and toilet rolls in there anyway.
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- The right saddlebag.
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- The chunk i cut off the left saddlebag.
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- the reduced size left saddlebag.
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- The blanking plate i made to fill the hole in the saddlebag.
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- Gluing the blanking plate into position a little at a time.
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
- Pedrotq
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects
It is not necessary but i like to be uniquely different so i have obtained a tail light assembly from a 1999 GL-1500, the one with the clear indicator lenses, they use Amber globes in them.
I only use the right indicator on the bike as the left must be on the sidecar so I will use the left clear lens for a reverse light.
I cut the amber lens off my old tail light assembly and will glue it in place soon.
To get the lens off i soaked the complete tail light assembly in my parts washer which is filled with kerosene for a couple of weeks, the glue/sealant just melted away so the lens popped off easily.
As you can see the work on my Naked 90 has come to a complete stop, i have been collecting components off e-bay for its resurrection which i am looking forward to completing. This will replace my Valkyrie that i lost to my brother Robert who has polished her up magnificently.
That's it for now,
Happy n Safe Ridin to All, Pedro!
I only use the right indicator on the bike as the left must be on the sidecar so I will use the left clear lens for a reverse light.
I cut the amber lens off my old tail light assembly and will glue it in place soon.
To get the lens off i soaked the complete tail light assembly in my parts washer which is filled with kerosene for a couple of weeks, the glue/sealant just melted away so the lens popped off easily.
As you can see the work on my Naked 90 has come to a complete stop, i have been collecting components off e-bay for its resurrection which i am looking forward to completing. This will replace my Valkyrie that i lost to my brother Robert who has polished her up magnificently.
That's it for now,
Happy n Safe Ridin to All, Pedro!
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- Tail light lenses, they are upside down on the bench.
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- The Naked 90 (a real mans pushbike) :-)
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Pedrotq ~ (Pedro The Questionable)
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
Perth, Western Australia.
1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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