Few pics from the weekend Wellington KOK

[fi5hy]

Few pics from the weekend Wellington KOK

[F5 Dave]

ahh I can see my bike in the first picture, blissfully unaware that it was about to be ferociously attacked by the Ezyup of Doom.

Never got to talk to the newbie on Brocks old bike. Is he on here? That rear brake mount still needs to be sorted out. and the front on for that matter.

[Drew]

I'll try and get my heap of shit in some of these photo's next round.

[hmurphy]

I had a good chat to him a few times. Made him feel welcome I hope. I think his name was Alistair (not 100% because I have to work hard to remember names). He used to race bikes in Europe but hasn't raced in a long time. He raced in a class where anything goes in a 4 stroke class of bikes up to 800cc. He had a blast yesterday and I watched him get faster and faster.

[fi5hy]

Elwin Hamish your right you are shit with names he used to race super moto on a 660 rotax harris

[hmurphy]

Haha cheers. Every time someone introduces themselves to me I say their name to myself a few times to try and remember. What was it again? Elvis? Hopefully Elbert shows up next time. Someone should let him know if his bike is slightly dodgy haha.

[bozz]

Haha cheers. Every time someone introduces themselves to me I say their name to myself a few times to try and remember. What was it again? Elvis? Hopefully Elbert shows up next time. Someone should let him know if his bike is slightly dodgy haha.

Hi all!

Yup, raced a little bit a looong time ago in supermono class, 4 stroke single up to 800cc.

The bike needs a bit of sorting, brakes, brackets etc, but did not give me any trouble apart from a sticky accelerator pump.
Had a good time back on a bike again., friendly & helpful folk at the track :)

Will try and be there next time, definately for next round.

Cheers,
Elwin #18

[Kendog]

Haha cheers. Every time someone introduces themselves to me I say their name to myself a few times to try and remember. What was it again? Elvis? Hopefully Elbert shows up next time. Someone should let him know if his bike is slightly dodgy haha.
I chated to him a few times, he knows all about the 'slight' dodgyness.
But he had a great day from what I could tell.

[F5 Dave]

Hey mate, if you need any ideas I'd be glad to help.

Basically the front bracket should be replicated but with thicker material & less cut away. Then give it to someone with a mill to thin down the area underneath the fork mounts to the current thickness. this should give a nice strong bracket. Or use Steel which can be thinner.

Ensure proper bolts are used.

The Rear. Well that needs a start from scratch approach.

[bozz]

Hey mate, if you need any ideas I'd be glad to help.

Basically the front bracket should be replicated but with thicker material & less cut away. Then give it to someone with a mill to thin down the area underneath the fork mounts to the current thickness. this should give a nice strong bracket. Or use Steel which can be thinner.

Ensure proper bolts are used.

The Rear. Well that needs a start from scratch approach.


You're reading my mind.
Did give a vibration on the front while braking at times so there's an issue there.
Was just wondering what place would supply plate aluminium, maybe MICO ???
I only use 8.8 bolts or better,

Rear probably first for obvious reasons...

Would like to take photo camera out next time and take some shots from flagging booths.
Not sure if you really can flag and shoot at same time...

Cheers,
Elwin

[Henk]

Rear brake is only there for scrutineering isn't it, sometimes I forget to pump mine up after a wheel change, usually takes me half a day to notice.

[Kendog]

Would like to take photo camera out next time and take some shots from flagging booths.
Not sure if you really can flag and shoot at same time...

Cheers,
Elwin
Only if someone else is flagging with you at the time to wave the flags.

[Moooools]

You're reading my mind.
Did give a vibration on the front while braking at times so there's an issue there.
Was just wondering what place would supply plate aluminium, maybe MICO ???
I only use 8.8 bolts or better,

Rear probably first for obvious reasons...

Would like to take photo camera out next time and take some shots from flagging booths.
Not sure if you really can flag and shoot at same time...

Cheers,
Elwin

I always go to Ulrich Aluminium. To get small amounts of plate you have to go to the Factory side and see the people upstairs.
Not high on the customer service scale but a good price.

[F5 Dave]

Rear brake is only there for scrutineering isn't it, sometimes I forget to pump mine up after a wheel change, usually takes me half a day to notice.
you ought to see this arrangement. See that sticky'd Brakes thread above in the buckets section? Guess what prompted me to write it (Sorry Bozz, but clearly you've noted it as a problem).

[bozz]

you ought to see this arrangement. See that sticky'd Brakes thread above in the buckets section? Guess what prompted me to write it (Sorry Bozz, but clearly you've noted it as a problem).

Hmm I think I might have a clue.....
I noticed on Sunday that I do tend to tap the back brake in corners, to rub of some speed while keeping throttle steady.
Hopefully that will stop when I get a bit more familiar with Kaitoke...
Some people might not use the back brake but you never know when you might have to

just got my hands on some 12mm aluminium scrap that would do the front.

Cheers,
Elwin

[F5 Dave]

I'd suggest you put some plastacine or glue some cardboard on the original as it is cut out more than it needs to be (ie: too much air between calliper & forkleg. Then use that as a template for cutting out your plate.

Then you can look at where it needs to be milled to bring it back to teh required thickness in as little area as possible.

Then round edges that may chaff brake line.

Disc may be bent as well. prop front up & take off calliper. tape a pointer to the forkleg & check for disc straightness.

Can be straightened if you're lucky. If its coned or kinked not so.

[bozz]

I'd suggest you put some plastacine or glue some cardboard on the original as it is cut out more than it needs to be (ie: too much air between calliper & forkleg. Then use that as a template for cutting out your plate.

Then you can look at where it needs to be milled to bring it back to teh required thickness in as little area as possible.

Then round edges that may chaff brake line.

Disc may be bent as well. prop front up & take off calliper. tape a pointer to the forkleg & check for disc straightness.

Can be straightened if you're lucky. If its coned or kinked not so.

I also noticed it is not at exactly the right radius at the front, the edge of the pads slightly over the edge of the disk, so on the new plate the caliper will end up a bit closer to the mounting point on the leg.
I'll put the dial gauge on it for straightness, though I suspect the plate to be the culprit, no blue spots on the disk from unevenness that I could see.

Cheers,
Elwin

[fi5hy]

I think that Brock got a new disc for that Mac from Maidstone took a bit of time trying to find one. Your on the right track tho start again and get it right this time.