Tales from the Emporium [Archive] - Page 9

NordieBoy

3rd February 2011, 07:26

The seat is properly bodged :woohoo:

I don't think the vinyl is stretched tight enough but it'll do for a start.

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110130%20Seating/slides/20110202-174617.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110130%20Seating/slides/20110202-174629.jpg

Ready for adventure...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110130%20Seating/slides/20110202-184706.jpg
And whatever comes my way...

marks

3rd February 2011, 07:42

steppenwolf?

NordieBoy

3rd February 2011, 07:47

steppenwolf?

TT350.

I get them confused too.

Transalper

3rd February 2011, 11:36

NordieBoy

3rd February 2011, 13:04

NordieBoy

3rd February 2011, 14:16

Wow. The TT front end is about the right spring rate and the rear needs to be about 12% stiffer.

Travel Static Race
Front 280 30(11%) 50(18%)
Rear 280 20(7) 95(34%)

clint640

3rd February 2011, 14:50

Eddieb

3rd February 2011, 16:11

I see there's an old DR650 on Trademe (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-351540166.htm) at the moment says new gearbox, new bottom end at 36000km.
I wonder if that one's on the list?

Could that be our eddieb bidding there?

Piss off ya bs's, it's mine I tells ya.

As my profile says both the GS PD and the 950 Adventure are on the market, Due to ongoing changes in my work situation I need to realise the capital tied up in them and a cheap DR would keep me sane in the meantime.

Anyone want a 950 cheaper than anything on Trade me then PM me. (Sorry Ryan!)

NordieBoy

3rd February 2011, 17:30

The TT is lookin good Nordie. It should make a mighty fine lightweight adv rig.

More a classic mx and cross country racer that can be used for lightweight adventuring.

Standard gearing is 14/50.
I was running 16/50 and it's still too low for trail riding.
Now testing 16/47...

cooneyr

3rd February 2011, 20:05

...Anyone want a 950 cheaper than anything on Trade me then PM me. (Sorry Ryan!)

No worries. What will be will be. Got a couple of bites on at the moment so fingers crossed. I wanna EXC damn it!

Eddieb

3rd February 2011, 20:11

No worries. What will be will be. Got a couple of bites on at the moment so fingers crossed. I wanna EXC damn it!

If you have any bites left over send em my way ;)

JATZ

3rd February 2011, 20:19

More a classic mx and cross country racer that can be used for lightweight adventuring.

Standard gearing is 14/50.
I was running 16/50 and it's still too low for trail riding.
Now testing 16/47...

I thought it looked like you had changed the rear sproket. :yes:

Not to sure about the bouncy castle type thing you've got perched on top of your bike though :blink: But the front gaurd looks the shiz :woohoo:

Woodman

3rd February 2011, 20:32

NordieBoy

3rd February 2011, 21:18

Standard gearing is 14/50.
I was running 16/50 and it's still too low for trail riding.
Now testing 16/47...

Right. Maungatapu testing done...
16/47 is the good adventure gearing.
15/47 will take it to the same as 16/50 for trail riding.

24km/L day-to-day riding on 16/47.
18km/L or so on the DR.

NordieBoy

3rd February 2011, 21:30

The 2l challenge? any takers on 4l? If its 80km to Pelorous and back wouldn't 4litres be more sensible. I would be surprised if anyone made it back on 4 litres.

But if all in agreeance then I will front up with 2 litres, all of which will be below the fuel tap inlet.:facepalm:

2L means most will cough and die on the flats fairly close to Pelorus and not in the rocky sections where it would not be that nice to experience.

Maybe 3L?

NordieBoy

4th February 2011, 20:50

Yep. It's that time again...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110204%20No%20Right%20Turn/slides/20110204-205619.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110204%20No%20Right%20Turn/slides/20110204-205703.jpg

Padmei

4th February 2011, 21:35

You're going skimboarding?

Eddieb

4th February 2011, 21:49

Have you somehow collected a pile of roadsigns or do you have to go 'shopping' at the end of your street every time you get a new bike

dino3310

4th February 2011, 23:06

i managed to score a big roadwork sign but the flippin things got a plastic centre:blink:

NordieBoy

5th February 2011, 06:43

This one is dated 2005. Looks like it's had quite a fold through it and been straightened and retired.

May not stop casing out damage but will stop stone and rock off front wheel damage.

It's going to be held on with 1 bolt at the front and a handful of zip ties.

NordieBoy

6th February 2011, 14:40

That'll do the job.
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110204%20No%20Right%20Turn/slides/20110206-145530.jpg

thepom

6th February 2011, 15:20

hey Nordie ...what year is the xt ?

NordieBoy

6th February 2011, 15:24

No idea.

The pic is of a 1990 TT350 however :D

warewolf

6th February 2011, 20:47

Wow! Check out that phat rear tyre.

NordieBoy

6th February 2011, 20:52

Wow! Check out that phat rear tyre.

In all its Pirelli goodness :scooter:

Actually a scooter tyre would be wider...

ADVGD

6th February 2011, 20:59

hey Nordie ...what year is the xt ?

Have you been drinking again mate? You know posting after the 10th beer can be dangerous

thepom

7th February 2011, 07:06

Beer and wine.....:facepalm:

Padmei

7th February 2011, 11:20

The bike looks good Nordie. I imagine we'llbe seeing quite a bit of that bashplate:sunny:

Got the YZ forks happening yet?- Spose new brakes would def be needed.

NordieBoy

7th February 2011, 13:10

YZ wheel and disc should arrive this week.

Padmei

7th February 2011, 19:22

YZ wheel and disc should arrive this week.

Interested to know what the brakes & disc cost. Lever too?

NordieBoy

7th February 2011, 20:04

Interested to know what the brakes & disc cost. Lever too?

Just the wheel (Takasago Excel Rim), tyre (Pirelli Med/Soft) and disc.
All in very nice condition.
$180 inc postage.

The tyre is DOT marked too so it may go on the front of the TT...

NordieBoy

8th February 2011, 20:05

Look what followed me home...
231407

marks

8th February 2011, 20:13

Look what followed me home...
231407

Eddies new toy?

NordieBoy

20th February 2011, 13:31

I've got the measurements for the YZ front axle I need for the 46mm USD's.
20mm and 24mm (ish).

One little bonus is that the DR650 caliper fits perfectly :woohoo:
Which also means that with a new brake line, the whole DR front brake system will work :yes:

The disc diameter is 250mm which will slow the TT down nicely.

The 41mm USD's also have a 250mm disc.

Padmei

20th February 2011, 16:49

JATZ

20th February 2011, 16:57

Soyou're saying that for my YZ forks all I need is set of DR brakes & a wheel? How much are the axles? Got any spare sets in the sheed?

Holy crap :shit:
Thats the most spaces between words I've seen in one of your posts for a while :bleh:

Padmei

20th February 2011, 17:06

Holy crap :shit:
Thats the most spaces between words I've seen in one of your posts for a while :bleh:

I'm taking a breath between words.

Isn't the library closed on a Sunday?

Waihou Thumper

20th February 2011, 17:11

Look what followed me home...

Is that Eddies grape coloured DR there? :)

NordieBoy

20th February 2011, 17:17

Soyou're saying that for my YZ forks all I need is set of DR brakes & a wheel? How much are the axles? Got any spare sets in the sheed?
DR brakes, YZ wheel, YZ axle, YZ spacers.

Isn't the library closed on a Sunday?
Nasty! :drinkup:

Is that Eddies grape coloured DR there? :)
That's his beside mine on the driveway.

JATZ

20th February 2011, 19:44

Isn't the library closed on a Sunday?

Maccas..... free Wifi :woohoo:

and a sundae too :drool:

NordieBoy

22nd February 2011, 19:29

Let's see if this works.232880

Padmei

22nd February 2011, 20:53

Karels?

ftcr

NordieBoy

23rd February 2011, 06:27

Dunno. Bucket racer?

Very tidy bucket racer.

NordieBoy

27th February 2011, 10:48

Hmmm...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110227%20Seat%20and%20tank%20ideas/slides/20110227-104950.jpg

But I think I'll concentrate on suspension first.
233101

NordieBoy

28th February 2011, 20:50

The seat foam has softened up a bit so I re-stretched the vinyl and re-stapled it.
It's a little firmer now too.

alane

1st March 2011, 12:39

The seat foam has softened up a bit so I re-stretched the vinyl and re-stapled it.
It's a little firmer now too.

Would,ve been easyer to give it a jab with viagra.:rolleyes::rofl:

NordieBoy

1st March 2011, 14:49

Would,ve been easyer to give it a jab with viagra.:rolleyes::rofl:

A jab with expanding foam may have done the trick too.

But when it comes down to it, who would pass up a chance to get busy with a pneumatic staple gun :niceone:

Almost as good as a nail gun.

NordieBoy

3rd March 2011, 06:22

The TT is officially mine!

:woohoo:

Now I don't need to feel so guilty about the mods I've been doing :D

Padmei

3rd March 2011, 17:39

The TT is officially mine!

:woohoo:

Now I don't need to feel so guilty about the mods I've been doing :D

Is it just me or arethings differentaroundhere.

Allgoingwell I may be joining the ranks of the smallbikeset.

NordieBoy

3rd March 2011, 21:07

Is it just me or arethings differentaroundhere.

Allgoingwell I may be joining the ranks of the smallbikeset.

Same old same old around here...

Went up the Maungatapu tonight and did some videoing as the forecast is crap for Fri, wet for Sat and maybe ok Sun.

Picked up the axle and collars for the new TT forks so might pull the old front end off the bike and see what's needed to be done to do the conversion.

Got a new reg for the DR.

We'll have to organise an end-of-season Rainbow-Molesworth loop.
If we do it that way then we get lunch in Hanmer and KFC for dinner in Blenheim :niceone:

Padmei

4th March 2011, 06:52

kfc mmmmmmmmmm.:eek:

NordieBoy

4th March 2011, 14:16

NordieBoy

4th March 2011, 14:19

Damn this thunder and pissing rain with a strong northerly we're having!

:sunny:

Padmei

4th March 2011, 15:11

Damn this thunder and pissing rain with a strong northerly we're having!

:sunny:

That's what I hate about Nelson. it can't even make decent bad weather:devil2:

Willdat?

4th March 2011, 15:27

was exciting while it lasted...:rolleyes:

NordieBoy

4th March 2011, 16:10

was exciting while it lasted...:rolleyes:

Yeah. I was riding in it out to Marybank and back...
Got soaked through the wets and then the sun came out...
Steaming by the time I got home.

JATZ

4th March 2011, 19:03

In 3 weeks (I think), Jenni is going to Hanmer for some Morris Dance stuff :weird: and I thought of going down either through the Rainbow or 'tother way.
Drop gear off at the accommodation and head up toward Lake Tennyson and those tracks we've heard about on here.
Cruise back on the Sunday.

Perfect for the DR but I'd like to take the TT just for the hell of it.
So any interesting side roads would probably get explored...

Sounds like a plan :yes:
But I'm doin the work thing 5 and a bit days a week now, damn fruit season, I'd forgot how much it screws with your play time :eek:

So do we get to hang out with the morris dancers ? If so, I'll have to get some more bells. I seem to have misplaced mine :msn-wink:

NordieBoy

4th March 2011, 19:15

I'll arrange for the fruit season to finish in what, 2 and a half weeks then?

All good :niceone:

Padmei

4th March 2011, 19:36

I'll arrange for the fruit season to finish in what, 2 and a half weeks then?

All good :niceone:

Get the morris dancers to do a hail dance?

Would be quite good to catch Steve & Jan doing their thing. Might even have a go myself. What could possibly go wrong? I'll start making plans now.

No wait I'll only plan to do it on the day so the weather doesn't do it's usual thing:msn-wink:

Woodman

4th March 2011, 19:37

Don't mention fruit:weird:

yes it does sound like a plan, haven't been for a ride since the dusty. Possibly forgotten how.

can you morris dance with mx boots on?

Padmei

4th March 2011, 19:43

Don't mention fruit:weird:

yes it does sound like a plan, haven't been for a ride since the dusty. Possibly forgotten how.

can you morris dance with mx boots on?

My mate Steve the morris dancer has a pic of himself Mding in France wearing old hobnail boots & he's jumping prob up to my chest level with them on. Excellent pic-I'll try to get a copy of it.

Woodman

4th March 2011, 19:49

My mate Steve the morris dancer has a pic of himself Mding in France wearing old hobnail boots & he's jumping prob up to my chest level with them on. Excellent pic-I'll try to get a copy of it.

ooooo thats given me a great idea. We could have advbike olympics. Does not necessarily have to involve riding, but full gear must be worn at all times. Imagine the high jump. No crash pads needed cos we will have protective gear on.

The 110m hurdles, we could jump over motorcycles

FANTASTIC

Padmei

4th March 2011, 20:16

ooooo thats given me a great idea. We could have advbike olympics. Does not necessarily have to involve riding, but full gear must be worn at all times. Imagine the high jump. No crash pads needed cos we will have protective gear on.

The 110m hurdles, we could jump over motorcycles

FANTASTIC

Funny that cos just quietly I've always wondered about gettting a synchronised chicken tossing team together wearing full MX gear.

Taz

4th March 2011, 21:03

In 3 weeks (I think), Jenni is going to Hanmer for some Morris Dance stuff :weird: and I thought of going down either through the Rainbow or 'tother way.
Drop gear off at the accommodation and head up toward Lake Tennyson and those tracks we've heard about on here.
Cruise back on the Sunday.

Perfect for the DR but I'd like to take the TT just for the hell of it.
So any interesting side roads would probably get explored...

You know Jenni Morris? :gob:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0Fy11A4FbY&feature=related

NordieBoy

4th March 2011, 22:01

You know Jenni Morris? :gob:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0Fy11A4FbY&feature=related

Break in the Weather, Lost in Heaven, Tempted, You're Gonna Get Hurt, Pass It Over, Trust Yourself, In Too Deep...

So many Adv related song titles :D

NordieBoy

4th March 2011, 22:03

alane

4th March 2011, 22:41

[QUOTE=Padmei;1130002827]Get the morris dancers to do a hail dance.

:corn::corn::corn::laugh:

NordieBoy

6th March 2011, 18:29

Been busy making a toolkit for the bikes.

Went up to Mitre10 for some 1/4" drive thingies...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Kriega%20Stash%20Toolkit/slides/20110306-171954.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/Kriega%20Stash%20Toolkit/slides/20110306-172519.jpg

Going to jam a bit more in there but it's a good start.

Still need: Torch, cable ties, puncture repair kit, ????

I want a ring spanner with 10 and 12mm ends. Will I have to make one?

What essentials am I missing?

The tyre levers inc 19 and 24mm crescents are in a separate tool roll.

warewolf

6th March 2011, 19:01

I want a ring spanner with 10 and 12mm ends. Will I have to make one?Not if you ask nicely. Got one here in my draw of 'tools I don't use', it is even a genuine Honda part.

What essentials am I missing?10-12mm ring spanner
duct tape
metal putty
toothbrush (great for cleaning mud/dirt off fasteners)
syphon hose
tow strap (6m x 25mm tube webbing)
small spray bottle of lens cleaner (for visors, goggles & bead lube)

JATZ

6th March 2011, 19:20

What essentials am I missing?

Long nose pliers ?
Screwdrivers ?
And kneadit
And is that allen key thingy the right size ?

Padmei

6th March 2011, 20:03

Good call on the torch, long nose pliers,kneadit & webbing strap. As ww mentioned to me we should all carry some & put together can be very useful.
tube repair patch & glue doesn't take up much room for a long trip.

NordieBoy

6th March 2011, 20:24

Not if you ask nicely. Got one here in my draw of 'tools I don't use', it is even a genuine Honda part.

10-12mm ring spanner
duct tape
metal putty
toothbrush (great for cleaning mud/dirt off fasteners)
syphon hose
tow strap (6m x 25mm tube webbing)
small spray bottle of lens cleaner (for visors, goggles & bead lube)
The bag is only 10cm wide!
It's actually a Kriega Stash Wallet. For putting money, cards, passport and cellphone in.

Long nose pliers ?
Screwdrivers ?
And kneadit
And is that allen key thingy the right size ?
The allen key thingy is a pushie one and it's perfect and I've been had it for about 20 years.

Kneed it is in.
Screwdrivers are on an adapter for the 1/4 drive.
Pressure gauge is in.
Circlips for the DR sprocket are in.
Patches, glue and sandpaper are in.
Needle nose pliers are in.
Cable ties are in.

Need another smaller allen key.

It's like the Tardis in there :gob:

warewolf

6th March 2011, 20:27

Need another smaller allen key.What size? Got stacks in the drawer.

NordieBoy

6th March 2011, 20:31

What size? Got stacks in the drawer.

The smaller one than the pushy ones.
I've got one but another means my set in the big toolbox is still complete.
The only screws that need it are on the hand guards. I may just find some screws that use a bigger size.

warewolf

6th March 2011, 20:40

The smaller one than the pushy ones.Ah, 4mm, yep got a few of those. Seems everything that ships with 4mm allens includes a freebie key! My favourite is a nice T-handle job from Roebuck that came with a Compaq server rack. :niceone:

btw I also have one of those nifty 5/6mm allens, also came with a pushy but it lives in my pushy on-bike kit.

NordieBoy

7th March 2011, 08:45

Replaced the needle nose pliers, mini vice grips and knife with a cheap multitool.

clint640

7th March 2011, 13:46

Need another smaller allen key.
:

Just get a hex bit to go in the 1/4 adapter you have for the screwdriver bits. Get some in 5 & 6mm too & you'll be able to ditch the double ended allen key thing. A 3mm is handy too for the carb drains on some bikes.

I have the basic on the bike set, then the expedition expansion pack... I'm about to lay it all out & have a re-jig of what I need. I'll take some pics for your amusement.

Cheers
Clint

NordieBoy

7th March 2011, 17:23

Yep, I'm looking at doing "essentials", "expansion" and "tyre change" packs.

Crim

7th March 2011, 17:43

I have the basic on the bike set, then the expedition expansion pack... I'm about to lay it all out & have a re-jig of what I need. I'll take some pics for your amusement.
Cheers
Clint

NordieBoy
Yep, I'm looking at doing "essentials", "expansion" and "tyre change" packs.

I await, with bated breath, the pics - so much easier than reading:blink:

NordieBoy

11th March 2011, 20:23

Oil change on the TT350 this evening.
A whole 1600ml of Mr Castrol's cheapest went in.

2 months, 2000km and 48hrs running since I got it.

Woodman

11th March 2011, 20:26

Oil change on the TT350 this evening.
A whole 1600ml of Mr Castrol's cheapest went in.

2 months, 2000km and 48hrs running since I got it.

2000 kms should use at least 8 litres of oil or it ain't a proper bike.

NordieBoy

11th March 2011, 20:54

2000 kms should use at least 8 litres of oil or it ain't a proper bike.

But I also drained 1.6L of old oil...

:Pokey:

NordieBoy

16th March 2011, 19:47

Pulled the front wheel on the TT350 to change to the new (cheap) rubber and decided to clean the brake pads.
Pulled them out and squeezed the brake lever.
One piston moved.
Put some vice grips on that one and squeezed again.
The other one didn't move.
That'll be why it felt on par with the XR's drum then.

Pistons corroded, calliper corroded, build up of solid gunk behind the stuck piston either making it stick or pushing it sideways...

Piston and seal kit coming from Oz.

I had to use a grease gun to pop the pistons out and now have to get the calliper steam cleaned.
Once done that'll be one less reason to go to the USD front end :(

Also got a phone call from Placemakers saying they'd had a drill returned and I could have the battery (that fits my chainsaw - 18v 1.7A) for $40 :headbang:

cooneyr

16th March 2011, 21:58

.....Also got a phone call from Placemakers saying they'd had a drill returned and I could have the battery (that fits my chainsaw - 18v 1.7A) for $40 :headbang:

That's not a chainsaw, more like a carving knife I reckon.

NordieBoy

17th March 2011, 06:35

That's not a chainsaw, more like a carving knife I reckon.

A mans carving knife.

Hmmmm...

Wonder if grape seed oil could be used instead of chain bar oil?

dino3310

17th March 2011, 19:36

A mans carving knife.

Hmmmm...

Wonder if grape seed oil could be used instead of chain bar oil?

cooking oil works

NordieBoy

18th March 2011, 06:51

Little bro came around last night and had a look at the stuffed pistons and caliper.
An hour later they were back together and in the bike all shiny and new(ish) looking :headbang:

The pads were wearing on an angle due to only 1 piston moving.

$145 for a piston/seals kit from Oz. But in the meantime this should last at least through the Lamb Valley Laidback :banana:

Padmei

18th March 2011, 07:05

Good news. I've put on a set of my favourite bars, new soft grips, 606 on the front, indicator on rear, battery at city mcs to fit, will get a knob off froggy for rear & good to go.:banana:

NordieBoy

18th March 2011, 08:54

Shane watched the video and said "Bars and hand guards".

After he stopped laughing...

NordieBoy

18th March 2011, 17:36

Why is it, that every time I change a tyre, it's like the first bloody time all over again :facepalm:

An ultra heavy duty tube in the rear, 2 rim locks and it was like doing a mousse.

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110318%20Very%20Tyreing/slides/20110318-175611.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110318%20Very%20Tyreing/slides/20110318-175637.jpg

About 2,500km and 50hrs of riding at 14-18psi.
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110318%20Very%20Tyreing/slides/20110318-175648.jpg

They've done well.

Padmei

18th March 2011, 18:25

Why is it, that every time I change a tyre, it's like the first bloody time all over again :facepalm:

An ultra heavy duty tube in the rear, 2 rim locks and it was like doing a mousse.

I feel your pain brother - literally. I skilfully head butted a long tyre lever doing the front. I'm a bit like Mr Potato head.

Funny how when you are feeling good & have a go at timing yourself, everything goes to custard. Not only has the maintenance time lapsed but the whole bivoac has been packed up shifted 500kms

No hand guards yet but a new battery!!!Yahoo. The odo reads only 4500K so there should be some life left in the lil snot beast. Tell Shane I'm gonna kick his furry lil butt ( but don't tell him til Sunday nite)

NordieBoy

18th March 2011, 19:10

I'm a bit like Mr Potato head.

It's the moustache that does it.

Padmei

18th March 2011, 19:34

Do you know what model screen you have? & is the handlebar mounting just a universal kit?

NordieBoy

18th March 2011, 20:10

Do you know what model screen you have? & is the handlebar mounting just a universal kit?

Just a handlebar mount Givi for a round headlight.
That's all I know.

NordieBoy

19th March 2011, 07:49

Need to go for a shakedown ride today before lunch to test my tyreability just in case I was crap. Again. :rolleyes:

NordieBoy

19th March 2011, 12:53

Shakedown ride is done.
Went out to SuperCheap for some DOT4 and Brake Clean.
Via the Maungatapu Summit of course :rolleyes:

I ran higher pressures (16f/18r) just to see how they'd go.
The front pattern seems to give good grip braking downhill and 1 finger is the same braking effect as 3 fingers before the rebuild.
The rear needs new brake shoes as well, but the tyre performed well enough on the seal and trail.
Not a lot of rock deflection even with the higher pressures.

For the trail ride I'll take a pump with me and go to 16f/14r and see how compliant they get.

Padmei

19th March 2011, 13:04

my shake down test will be laterthis avo. Maunga summit & backtoo:clap:

NordieBoy

12th April 2011, 21:34

Picked up the new kickstart shaft today.

Right...
236527
Let's get this thing apart...
236528
236529

Bit of a length difference.
236525
Put it together...
236526
Bolted it in...
236530

Didn't start it up as I'd like to see if the gasket holds up overnight first.

Crim

12th April 2011, 21:39

Didn't start it up as I'd like to see if the gasket holds up overnight first.

More patience than me - I would have kicked it in the guts as soon as it was back together! - and then seen if I needed the 3 or 4 bits that were left over:facepalm:

NordieBoy

12th April 2011, 21:47

Shane's TT350 went on the dyno today...

236531

Started out with 18hp at the rear wheel :facepalm:

Ended with 22 or so.

236532

They tried with and without airbox snorkles, airbox vents, different pipes, mains, pilots, needle heights...

Best torque down low was with an open pipe and best power up top was with the restrictive pipe :gob:
Normally it's the other way 'round.

Airbox was best with just the snorkles pulled and a solid side cover.

Every little change made huge differences to the a/f ratio.

Took them most of the afternoon to work out what did what and where.

I left them trying one last smaller main jet in the main carb to lift that rich bog past 7000 rpm.

Max torque about 6000 and max power about 7000. Redline somewhere past 9000.

Shane has banned Lester from running my bike on the dyno 'cause he doesn't want it to make more power than his :D

At the beach races, his TT350 that has had the head done almost professionally got dicked by my XR250 that had the head done by a computer geek with a dremel :woohoo:

NordieBoy

13th April 2011, 21:24

Prepping for Clubman Class on the weekend.
Only rule is it must have a trials rear tyre.
This one is quite old and been patched and strung and each knob base is cracked but we'll see how it goes.

God I hate pulling off a tyre in perfect condition :(
It just gives me another chance to stuff up the bead/tube when putting it back on.
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110413%20Trials%20trial/slides/20110413-205504-0001.jpg

Dunlop d801 (superseded by the d803 in 2006 or so)...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110413%20Trials%20trial/slides/20110413-214040-0002.jpg

:scooter:
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110413%20Trials%20trial/slides/20110413-214638-0003.jpg

The advice from the trials rider was to "bung it on, do a short burnout, pull it off and put it back on the other way around".

Fcuk that.

It's on and staying there 'till it's dead.

warewolf

13th April 2011, 21:46

Started out with 18hp at the rear wheel :facepalm:

Ended with 22 or so.Nice... 22% or so is "a useful increase" as Pops Yoshimura was said to say.

NordieBoy

14th April 2011, 19:51

Trialling the trials tyre...

Went up the Maungatapu to the summit this evening.

Started out at 24psi in the rear and even then you can pinch the sidewall and the rest of the tyre moves. The blocks are made of chewing gum and there's no way this thing will be any good at all.

Very smooth on the seal and onto the gravel and still very smooth. No great difference when it crosses over the centre line from grit to hardpack.
Went down to 18psi at the bottom of the caretakers hill and headed off.

Nothing really to report. Very smooth. Smooth on the hardpack, smooth across the stream, smooth through the gravel after the stream, smooth up the first hill, smooth on the damp clay, smooth down the damp, rocky slope, smooth on the rocks by the river, smooth over he rough shale up to Horse Bridge, smooth on that first track section on the left, smooth through the muddy holes, smooth all the way back down...

Just very smooth.

You could look down and see the tyre deforming over everything.

Even did the challenge loop by the motor camp and the mudhole was, yes, smooth.

Even tried a little wet grass burnout. Epic fail :shit:
It just hooked up and drove...
Looked back and no evidence of said droving at all.

This thing has been patched twice. Once for a hole and once for what looks like a 44 magnum exit wound. All the knobs are cracked severely, but they're all still there.

I'm getting an MT43 for this bike as soon as I can.

I think it really suits my riding style.

Will be interesting to see how it goes in Hira in the winter.

Ocean1

14th April 2011, 20:27

Started out at 24psi in the rear

Fuck, that's about 5 times what it's designed for.

If you're running a tube try it at about 10psi. You do need to remember it's there when you're on rocks but the low speed traction more than makes up for it. Worst feature is the tragic roll-off on high speed hard corners.

And that particular one's well past it's best, as you well know, expect much better traction from a fresh one.

NordieBoy

14th April 2011, 20:43

Fuck, that's about 5 times what it's designed for.
It's also not designed for a 120kg bike and going over rocks at 50kph.

I don't do high speed. Even when racing...

Just testing at the moment, seeing what pressures do what and where...

If the MT43 behaves it'll have to cope with getting down to the Rainbow on the seal, through the Rainbow, Molesworth, Altimarloch, Taylors Pass, Blenheim to Pelorus and then the Maungatapu to home without issue and minimal pressure changing. ie Staying at 18-20psi.

The way it behaved, I'd go down to 16 or maybe 14psi if I wasn't going to go fast(er). But I don't need the extra traction 10-12psi would give (yet).

It got good (smooth) traction even through sections where I'd be winding it on scrabbling for grip with the knobblies spitting stuff out the back.

If it's going to be fine Sunday, I'll be riding it over to Riwaka for the next round of the South Island Trials Champs.

Ocean1

14th April 2011, 21:07

It's also not designed for a 120kg bike and going over rocks at 50kph.

Mebe not. However, that's just about 150% of a trials bike mass, 130% of the weight they were when that tyre was current, and that translates to about 12psi for your machine. About what I used to run in a tubed perelli trials tyre on an XR250. I'd drop that to a minimum of 8psi at the slightest excuse, (no rocks).

Edit: that same tyre on my KT250 would be at 4psi.

NordieBoy

16th April 2011, 21:51

Rode the Maungatapu this evening in the rain. It was brilliant...

Tried the 801 at 15psi this time, I went off a few side tracks that I would have had issues with knobblys and it coped very very well...

Have I mentioned it's very smooth?

Got some water pics though. Lots of rain in the flash...

NordieBoy

19th April 2011, 07:46

Shane did the Maruia trail ride on Sunday.
Did the first lap on the Husky WR250 with knobblies and some sections were a bit... slippery...

Next lap was on the KDX200 with trials rear.
The slippery stop bank, wasn't anymore and some of the root infested uphills could be got up that he couldn't on the Husky.

I think we may have a convert :D

He's also of the opinion they'd work well on a cross country as long as it wasn't a farm based one. Too much grass and deeper dirt.
Places like Hira and other forestry track based ones would be great.

Been looking but it looks like no one has an MT43 in stock at all :(

Got a pair of Shinko 705's on the way for the TT for less than $200 all up :woohoo:

umopom

19th April 2011, 21:13

NordieBoy

19th April 2011, 21:43

Had a day with Steve & Nick Oliver last weekend playing with Shercos & Montessas - they run trials tyres down to 5/6psi for events and 7-9 psi on faster sharper stuff. Fun day and Doug now wants "a mountain bike with an engine" !!

But if they rode out to Ben Nevis like that, it'd melt like hot butter :yes:

I've got about 200 odd km on this old one and not much wear to be seen apart from one trailing edge of a single knob tearing off.

Did the Maungatapu to the summit again this afternoon. Tried a few of the side tracks including the last one on the right near the top.
No problems at all.

Eddieb

20th April 2011, 22:22

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Dual-purpose/auction-370552598.htm

$4900

http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/77/164848377_full.jpg

NordieBoy

21st April 2011, 07:27

That looks like shit.
If you're going to change the looks, at least do it tastefully and not just remove body panels.

Unlikely it's got Brembo's either. They are Grimeca's.

NordieBoy

29th April 2011, 21:58

Found out why the TT headlight wasn't too outstanding coming back on Monday evening...

The high beam was trying to get through the soot...

237625237626

NordieBoy

7th May 2011, 09:17

Right. Time to see what's up with the mighty 6v 3 cell battery.
The horn and blinkers are a bit dodgy at low revs without it...

Voltage across it is good, charging voltage is fine when the engine is running.
Ah ha! Voltage drops to 0 when the blinkers are on and the engine is off!
Pop the caps on the battery and have a look. Oh, no acid...

No acid at all...
Weird. It's all gone out the overflow. It's only been on it's side 3 times. Once with Padmei up in Hira for 10 sec or so, once at home for an hour or so replacing the kick start and once for a minute up Ben Nevis.

They're expensive little buggers too :(

ajturbo

7th May 2011, 09:32

buy a gel bat.. it wont leak

warewolf

7th May 2011, 09:37

They're expensive little buggers too :(Can you get it going for a while just by replacing the acid?

Woodman

7th May 2011, 09:39

What about wiring it up to go without a battery like the xrs?

NordieBoy

7th May 2011, 10:02

I poured the left over acid in and will see if it charges.
I'm tempted to make up a small NiCd pack and just charge it every few months.
Only the blinkers and horn run off it.

The bike runs fine without it.

Do they do gel batteries this small?

Squiggles

7th May 2011, 11:01

They're expensive little buggers too :(

Really? Got a wee ax100 here and the 6v batt was $18.
One of these (http://jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=SB2496&CATID=18&form=CAT&SUBCATID=250)wouldn't do?

Padmei

7th May 2011, 13:21

The acid disappears when charging if ithas been left unattended.

NordieBoy

7th May 2011, 13:47

The acid disappears when charging if ithas been left unattended.

As in it's got better things to do than hang about?

I've never actually charged it. Just poured the acid in and bunged it on the bike.
The bike did the rest.

NordieBoy

7th May 2011, 13:51

Really? Got a wee ax100 here and the 6v batt was $18.
One of these (http://jaycar.co.nz/productView.asp?ID=SB2496&CATID=18&form=CAT&SUBCATID=250)wouldn't do?

By expensive, I mean KLR rider type expensive.
$20 + GST :o

As it's only powering the blinkers and horn one of those would be overkill :woohoo:
I'll check out JayCar, DSE and some more of the local outfits next week.

NordieBoy

7th May 2011, 17:08

Concept screen for the TT...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110507%20Screening/slides/20110507-155527-0003.jpg

dino3310

7th May 2011, 18:33

:niceone: nordie

Padmei

7th May 2011, 20:25

:niceone: nordie

+1 Shit yeah - that's even better than one I'd make up.

Check out Rexel for the battery & get it on my account. DSE is often fricking expensive with that kind of stuff.

NordieBoy

7th May 2011, 22:23

Skreenz MK I

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110507%20Screening/slides/20110507-155552-0006.jpg

Skreenz MK II

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110507%20Screening/slides/20110507-215248-0005.jpg

dino3310

7th May 2011, 22:33

jeez Fran if your making those up yourself you could be on to some serious $$$.
all the sights ive been searching for these type of screens they are flippin expensive.

NordieBoy

7th May 2011, 22:43

jeez Fran if your making those up yourself you could be on to some serious $$$.
all the sights ive been searching for these type of screens they are flippin expensive.

You're not looking on the right sites then...
This is based on one a guy did on the DR thread on advrider.

Now just have to go to the Warehouse and find a white plastic rubbish bin. I don't think the A4 paper will last...

Willdat?

7th May 2011, 23:32

I've got a strip heater, well access to one...plus slightly shorter than A4 sheets of styrene, cost about $1 a piece...

NordieBoy

9th May 2011, 11:09

From concept...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110507%20Screening/slides/20110507-215248-0005.jpg

To implementation...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110507%20Screening/slides/20110508-123528-0001.jpg

To finished product...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110507%20Screening/slides/20110509-105556-0003.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110507%20Screening/slides/20110509-105540-0002.jpg

Nice air gap so hopefully there won't be turbulence at 120kph...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110507%20Screening/slides/20110509-105619-0005.jpg

Crim

9th May 2011, 11:34

What are you on your PC for get yourself out on the highway and test that Puppy:woohoo:

Looks like a great job!

Eddieb

9th May 2011, 11:39

What are you on your PC for get yourself out on the highway and test that Puppy:woohoo:

Looks like a great job!

+1

Are you posting a pdf of the pattern and detailed instructions?

NordieBoy

9th May 2011, 14:07

Are you posting a pdf of the pattern and detailed instructions?

Everyone is asking that for some reason?

It rides very well.
Wind-wise it's about the same as the Givi on the DR. Hits me about the top of the shoulders.

I like it.

I'll see if I can find the one on AdvRider (for a DR650) that inspired me...

Padmei

9th May 2011, 14:22

Do they come in Green?

What did you bend the plastic with heat gun & ruler?

NordieBoy

9th May 2011, 15:06

Do they come in Green?

What did you bend the plastic with heat gun & ruler?

If you can find a green rubbish bin.

Heat gun? Ruler?
Ummm... You hold it up to a veranda beam, make sure it's about in line with where you want the fold and push hard.
Once there's a bit of a crease there you can just squash the crap out of it.

Also helps to bung it in the vice with some long right angled bits to start the creases but that would be cheating...

A heat gun however would let it retain the colour along the creases.

JATZ

9th May 2011, 19:18

Nice air gap so hopefully there won't be turbulence at 120kph...

I was going to say, I don't think I've ever seen you do 120kph :innocent:....

But then I remembered you were doin about 140 on the Westbank rd down towards Springs junction.:yes: when I went past on the Big :blink:

Aaand I reakon that bike would look reeal fly with some gold rims and red rad shrouds :shutup:

Padmei

9th May 2011, 19:49

I was going to say, I don't think I've ever seen you do 120kph :innocent:....

But then I remembered you were doin about 140 on the Westbank rd down towards Springs junction.:yes: when I went past on the Big :blink:

Aaand I reakon that bike would look reeal fly with some gold rims and red rad shrouds :shutup:

I'd be careful Jatz. you may just need something from the Emporium again soon...

I'd be keen to have a ride on it to see what it's like. I don't usually ride other peoples bikes so it would be quite exciting.

NordieBoy

10th May 2011, 19:51

What to do with spare rubbish bin bits...

Handguard extensions...

Keep the cold/mud off. Especially as I'm going to get roosted at the cross country...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110510%20Handguard%20Extensions/slides/20110510-183426-0001.jpg

Crim

10th May 2011, 20:08

Handguard extensions...

Reckon they may catch the wind in the foul air behind a decent sized vehicle??

Piglit

10th May 2011, 20:14

That screen = :facepalm:

Ocean1

10th May 2011, 20:32

What to do with spare rubbish bin bits...

Spare? Fuk'n spare?

You stole them didn't you?

NordieBoy

10th May 2011, 21:00

Spare? Fuk'n spare?

You stole them didn't you?

:shit:

238544

One screen per front/back and a pair of hand guards per side.

NordieBoy

10th May 2011, 21:03

That screen = :facepalm:

I hear you put curry in your tank and shat your big end :woohoo:

NordieBoy

11th May 2011, 08:19

Reckon they may catch the wind in the foul air behind a decent sized vehicle??

No more so than the Tenere front guard does.

I'll find out today. The fairing is very stable however.

Padmei

11th May 2011, 19:22

Saw a cool dakar bike riding down Nile St today. Quite a smart screen on it. I felt compelled to roll up a piece of paper & lob it at it for some strange reason:D

NordieBoy

11th May 2011, 19:39

I thought you were waving :facepalm:

You missed anyway...

NordieBoy

13th May 2011, 18:13

Shane took the muffler off the "spare" TT350 today.
Looks in very good condition.
Attacked the end with a hole saw and saw the first internal baffle was shot and once the pry bar dealt to that, the 2nd one wasn't much better...
On to the TT350Adv it went.
It still goes better than the muffler that was on there...

Crim

13th May 2011, 18:16

how did your screen / handguard extensions go at pace / behind traffic, Fran?

NordieBoy

13th May 2011, 19:35

how did your screen / handguard extensions go at pace / behind traffic, Fran?

Really, really good.

Good enough that I'm going to have to modify the DR screen to reduce the buffeting to this level or less...

The handguards work really well too.

NordieBoy

27th May 2011, 20:51

My folding shovel arrived today. Looks like it'll do very nicely. Identical to the SuperCheap one by the looks but more expensive :facepalm:

Also got another pruning saw. Although calling it a pruning saw is like calling a scalpel a knife. It's a little beaut. Silky Pocket Boy. Even the name is cool :facepalm:

239703

Eddieb

27th May 2011, 20:54

Silky Pocket Boy.

ooo err, watch out for Nordie and his Silky Pocket Boy.

Oscar

27th May 2011, 20:54

Silky Pocket Boy. Even the name is cool :facepalm:

239703

Sounds like a Thai Lady Boy....

NordieBoy

27th May 2011, 20:57

With a form fitting rubber.... Handle...

:love:

Oscar

27th May 2011, 20:58

With a form fitting rubber.... Handle...

:love:

Clean up on aisle two!!!!

Ocean1

27th May 2011, 21:09

Also got another pruning saw. 239703

I'm a great fan of sharp things.

These are better: http://www.sella.co.nz/general/business-farming-industry/farming-forestry/other-farming-forestry/7zh8rd/

NordieBoy

27th May 2011, 21:31

I'm a great fan of sharp things.

These are better: http://www.sella.co.nz/general/business-farming-industry/farming-forestry/other-farming-forestry/7zh8rd/

For quartering kills, yes. But you can't hold a branch in one hand whilst cutting it with t'other.

NordieBoy

28th May 2011, 17:38

Put some of the cheap red gaiters on the TT today. They'll do for the time being. I still want full length red neoprene ones on it.

It's a bugger when you've re-done the dash and have a few spare connectors.

When you unplug the brake switch from the loom and a couple of others, it's difficult to know which ones you need to use when you do it back up :facepalm:

NordieBoy

2nd June 2011, 14:59

Ordered Saturday from ebay via the States...

$15US a pair + $19US postage.
$40nz landed.

Compared to the stock DR pegs...
239945

And to the pegs I usually run on the DR...
239946

I was going to get a handful of them (60% less postage on additional items) but he only had one pair.

Crim

2nd June 2011, 15:23

Ordered Saturday from ebay via the States...

$15US a pair + $19US postage.
$40nz landed.

Have you got them already? :blink: - Am I right in assuming that if these fit the DR then they would slot on to the KLR (probably slow her down but slot straight on)?

NordieBoy

2nd June 2011, 15:41

Have you got them already? :blink: - Am I right in assuming that if these fit the DR then they would slot on to the KLR (probably slow her down but slot straight on)?

They arrived today...

They fit the DR range, 79-81 XR, 86-99 TT350, <08 KLR650...

They're the bikes I've tried DR pegs on.

Crim

2nd June 2011, 17:32

They fit the <08 KLR650.. :woohoo:

can you flick through the link or is that outfit in HK - USD$18.99 plus USD$5.00 for postage? - looks same same but I would rather go with an outfit that had already been proven
thanks mate, Crim

NordieBoy

2nd June 2011, 18:03

This is the guy...
http://myworld.ebay.com/i5motorcycle/

They're all selling the same pegs. Usually it's about $18US + postage.

Woodman

2nd June 2011, 22:16

:woohoo:

can you flick through the link or is that outfit in HK - USD$18.99 plus USD$5.00 for postage? - looks same same but I would rather go with an outfit that had already been proven
thanks mate, Crim

Mine has DR footpegs. The DR pin is slightly smaller but works fine and the pegs don't flop around at all. Pretty sure i used DR springs too. You will also need to grind some off so that the pegs will fold up when you fall down.

Crim

2nd June 2011, 22:44

will fold up when you fall down.

Now that I will NEED to do :woohoo:

Crim

10th June 2011, 13:13

Thanks Nordieboy - Footpegs are all on and ready to rock! $NZD30 landed out of Guangzho (Hong Kong?)

Padmei

10th June 2011, 16:32

Thanks Nordieboy - Footpegs are all on and ready to rock! $NZD30 landed out of Guangzho (Hong Kong?)

Thats amazing value. Reckon they'll last?

NordieBoy

10th June 2011, 18:13

Thats amazing value. Reckon they'll last?

They look beefier than the ones that have been on my DR for the last 4 years.

Not that mine have been crash tested though :innocent:

Although Shane used them on his TT350 for an enduro at Banks Peninsular and the 3hr cross country on sunday over Tap.

I'm just going to do photos on sunday (eg. get in free).

gazzerklr

10th June 2011, 18:38

Is FleaBay hard to find your way around, compared to TM? or is there an easy way?

NordieBoy

10th June 2011, 19:33

Is FleaBay hard to find your way around, compared to TM? or is there an easy way?

Biggest problem is finding someone who ships to UnZud.

marks

10th June 2011, 20:15

Reckon they'll last?

after extensive testing we have proved that the $18 pegs will bend like a banana if the stony ground of Odlins Rd is applied to them with excessive force

nothing you can ever do will bend them straight again either

NordieBoy

10th June 2011, 21:21

after extensive testing we have proved that the $18 pegs will bend like a banana if the stony ground of Odlins Rd is applied to them with excessive force

nothing you can ever do will bend them straight again either

They are cast.

Still, they're less than 1/8th the price of "good" pegs...

marks

11th June 2011, 08:26

They are cast.

Still, they're less than 1/8th the price of "good" pegs...

I'd use them again (except I'm a pivot peg convert)

I would just buy two sets instead of one - still cheap

NordieBoy

25th June 2011, 13:48

Time I made a dash for the TT350.

There's no idiot lights at all normally.

I want left and right blinkers, battery (key), low beam, high beam.

The LED's are from DSE and are already resistered up for 12v so at 6v they will be a bit dimmer which is a good thing as they're bloody bright on the DR and the high beam one has to be half covered with tape otherwise it kills your night vision.

Bit of model shop plastic left over from when I did the DR a few years ago...
241382

LED's left over from the same time...
241381

Padmei

25th June 2011, 13:49

Shouldn't you be shifting dirt instead of having fun?

NordieBoy

25th June 2011, 17:23

Shouldn't you be shifting dirt instead of having fun?

Fun?

This isn't fun.

This is serious stuff.

Well, apart from the drill press and hacksaw.
They're always fun.

I also made 2 wooden frames for some more of Jenni's garden beds...

Night Falcon

25th June 2011, 18:08

nice work...we need more dIY motorcycle engineers/electricians in this country and less gardeners:mad:

pete376403

25th June 2011, 22:13

A couple of years ago I made a number plate light for the KLR in a similar fashion - strip of teflon chopping board and 8 white LEDs from DSE, the ones with the resistor for 12v. Mounts under the carrier rack, works great. Never been questioned at WOF time
Even after considerable bashing and crashing, only 2 of the LEDs have failed.

Padmei

26th June 2011, 09:28

But they're all white???

NordieBoy

26th June 2011, 17:01

But they're all white???

Clear lenses...

Blinkers - red
Headlight low and high - white
Ignition - blue

NordieBoy

30th July 2011, 12:09

Replaced the $150 RK EXW chain (14,000km) today with an $80 EK o-ring jobbie.

Not bad being able to do chain and sprockets for $150 :yes:

The rear brake side bearing was a bit notchy (12,000km) so I mounted the new Shinko 705 on the dirt wheel that's got good bearings (got the TT for that stuff now) and even though the E07 has about 1,000km left in it, as I had the rest apart, I thought I'd might as well change that out too as it was getting a bit square.
My $10 TradeMe E07 did me for 10,000km :woohoo:

NordieBoy

30th July 2011, 13:46

New tyres are nice :D

NordieBoy

4th August 2011, 15:19

New helmet cameras are nice too :yes:

dino3310

4th August 2011, 20:56

i'm running the EK oring as well, so far so good

NordieBoy

5th August 2011, 10:24

i'm running the EK oring as well, so far so good

Not too sure about the drilled side plates but we'll see...

NordieBoy

5th August 2011, 10:26

Just checked the TT350 noise levels.

50cm back, 50cm to the side @ 1500rpm = 87dB :niceone:

Eddieb

5th August 2011, 10:36

Just checked the TT350 noise levels.

50cm back, 50cm to the side @ 1500rpm = 87dB :niceone:

Is that the regulation? I was going to do mine but wasn't sure where it had to be from.

NordieBoy

5th August 2011, 10:53

Is that the regulation? I was going to do mine but wasn't sure where it had to be from.

According to my set of rules, it is.

The DR with GSXR600 pipe was 85dB @ 1500rpm.

dino3310

5th August 2011, 19:27

Not too sure about the drilled side plates but we'll see...

no cush drive on the XR so it gets a hiding:D

warewolf

5th August 2011, 19:29

Is that the regulation? I was going to do mine but wasn't sure where it had to be from.Aussie (NSW) road regs used to be 1m back from and in line with the tailpipe exit, engine at 50% of max power revs (ie not 50% of redline). Would be interesting to see the rule for here.

One of the reasons to have twin mufflers is that the noise meter cannot be in two places at once :D

warewolf

5th August 2011, 19:33

Not too sure about the drilled side plates but we'll see...I wouldn't think it would make any difference except that it may allow the chain to shed mud better.

NordieBoy

5th August 2011, 19:59

I wouldn't think it would make any difference except that it may allow the chain to shed mud better.

Less material in the side plate = lower tensile strength?

It's rated at 8,000lbs.

warewolf

7th August 2011, 19:08

Less material in the side plate = lower tensile strength?You cannot presume that - either part. It may have more material in the side plate, if it was thicker than normal, or taller & longer. It may be a stronger material. The stresses on the missing part of the material may be... immaterial :facepalm: like an I-beam vs solid.

As long as you happy with the tensile rating and other characteristics, I wouldn't give a rat's whatsit about the particulars of the shape. I've run chains like that many a time on road bikes and never noticed any difference.

Fluting on sprockets is a different matter - there's less material on the chain contact surface so they wear faster.

Padmei

7th August 2011, 19:19

Fluting on sprockets is a different matter - there's less material on the chain contact surface so they wear faster.

You could say they run out of breath faster:innocent:

Night Falcon

8th August 2011, 12:49

Fluting on sprockets is a different matter - there's less material on the chain contact surface so they wear faster.

I don't know about the flute so much, but I played the recorder at school once :D

NordieBoy

8th August 2011, 16:04

Had to true the TT front wheel as it was a bit wobbly this morning. Almost 5mm of lateral runout. I seem to remember a couple of "clunks" on Sat and thinking I should have maybe gone with more than 16psi...

dino3310

8th August 2011, 17:10

Less material in the side plate = lower tensile strength?

It's rated at 8,000lbs.

fook thats a bit on the heavy side

NordieBoy

8th August 2011, 18:09

fook thats a bit on the heavy side

Should be lighter with the clip link rather than the rivet link...

NordieBoy

24th August 2011, 22:42

Newest incarnation of the TT dash...

245521

0.75mm alloy.
Should be strong enough :confused:

NordieBoy

25th August 2011, 16:25

I'll mount it up inside the screen tomorrow and see what it looks like.

Padmei

25th August 2011, 18:55

You must be bloody good ay origami

NordieBoy

26th August 2011, 15:21

You must be bloody good ay origami

A bit of wasabi and I'll eat anything.

Well...
I may be able to make some absolutely stunning screens and dashes, but...

There's a bit much flexibility in the screen for my liking and that is accentuated by the weight of the dash and gps I had mounted to test it out.

Night Falcon

26th August 2011, 20:05

A bit of wasabi and I'll eat anything.

Well...
I may be able to make some absolutely stunning screens and dashes, but...

There's a bit much flexibility in the screen for my liking and that is accentuated by the weight of the dash and gps I had mounted to test it out.

:corn::shifty:

dino3310

28th August 2011, 07:34

Woodman

28th August 2011, 09:59

Soooo off to whack over another speed sign aye:laugh:

Didn't realise that speed signs were that exciting:shit:

NordieBoy

28th August 2011, 10:20

Didn't realise that speed signs were that exciting:shit:

You live a sheltered life.

NordieBoy

2nd September 2011, 21:53

Hey Topo, how much are those geared motors and where do you get them?

Or, is the pulley just glued on and easy to remove?

I've had an idea...

topo

2nd September 2011, 22:00

NordieBoy

3rd September 2011, 08:51

Available from Jaycar from memory (abt $35 i think), the pulley is a hand press fit with a dab of epoxy for peice of mind. The pulley could probably be removed with a gentle tap with a punch on the shaft with the pulley in a vice.

What you thinking?

The muffler's got a unique sound on the roota:pinch: I'll get i sorted tomorrow tho:woohoo:

Thinking MD style. Mounted on a thin plate from the inside, sticking through the side, capped cylinder of alloy over the top. Mount it the same dist above the pully centerline as you've got it below it.

Or to start with, something more my style. Bit of pushbike tube under it and strap it down with a couple of zip ties...

Less room taken up inside.

Define unique :D

NordieBoy

3rd September 2011, 10:25

The epoxy had got right down the keyway, the length (and more) of the pulley.

NordieBoy

9th September 2011, 18:09

Bashplate de-bashing time...

Take one NordieBro'd bashplate...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110909%20Bashing%20the%20Plate/slides/20110909-170511.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110909%20Bashing%20the%20Plate/slides/20110909-170536.jpg

And apply a rubber mallet...
http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110909%20Bashing%20the%20Plate/slides/20110909-172659.jpg

http://sports.nelson.geek.nz/motorsport/mybikes/TT350/20110909%20Bashing%20the%20Plate/slides/20110909-172709.jpg

Bling! Shine!

New (yes, new) zip ties on the back and it's as good as new.

Oops. I'd better do up the front bolt before I forget! :facepalm:

NordieBoy

11th September 2011, 09:32

Off to the gagre to see what's involved in upgrading the TT to a USD front end...

Padmei

11th September 2011, 09:55

Off to the gagre to see what's involved in upgrading the TT to a USD front end...

It def is a garage day today. I may get out this avo & fall over if I feel silly enough. As far asa your conversion goes I don't reckon the greenbacks will be as consistent as the yen....

just getting my coat now

NordieBoy

11th September 2011, 12:25

The exchange rate wasn't as good as I'd hoped.

I've now got 2 spare bullet connectors in my wiring loom that I'm not sure I had before?

I'm thinking for my riding, some YSS PD valves or Emulators or Intiminators would be best and easiest...

Leaning toward Intiminators as being more suited for adventuring...

May need a chat with Mr Ricor.

Woodman

11th September 2011, 13:54

NordieBoy

11th September 2011, 14:50

I will swap you an intiminatored klr front end for your good USD front end. Deal of the century.:shit:

Done!

Unless you mean the really good USD front end and not just the good USD front end...

I'd actually be happy swapping a pair of 41mm Intiminators for the KX front end :innocent:

Woodman

11th September 2011, 15:36

I meant the really good ones:facepalm: and my intimatemunters are only 38mm.

Padmei

11th September 2011, 17:41

I meant the really good ones:facepalm: and my intimatemunters are only 38mm.

For gods sake man don't mention the intimators again:facepalm:

NordieBoy

11th September 2011, 19:18

For gods sake man don't mention the intimators again:facepalm:

Or even his intimate munters?

NordieBoy

12th September 2011, 11:19

Just had a nice little package arrive from Torpedo7.
A bearing removal kit.

Who would have thought bearings could be fun to remove?

:D

Oscar

12th September 2011, 11:45

Just had a nice little package arrive from Torpedo7.
A bearing removal kit.

Who would have thought bearings could be fun to remove?

:D

A bearing removal kit?
YOu got a package with an old bearing, a lump of wood and a brick in it?

NordieBoy

12th September 2011, 16:19

YOu got a package with an old bearing, a lump of wood and a brick in it?

It also came in a cool plastic box :woohoo:

Anyway, that's a bearing putter inner kit...

NordieBoy

14th September 2011, 21:31

Been looking at PivotPegz.

Locally, via Forbes & Davies rrp $380...

ProCycle $166us + $40us postage...

Eddieb

14th September 2011, 21:40

Been looking at PivotPegz.

Locally, via Forbes & Davies rrp $380...

ProCycle $166us + $40us postage...

I've bought both my sets in from Aus when ordering other bits in. Cost me about $300 inc postage both times.

NordieBoy

17th September 2011, 12:21

New bits today :D

246917
246918

NordieBoy

6th October 2011, 17:42

NordieBoy

7th October 2011, 19:13

Ahhh....
The front tyre has a nice round 0 psi.

I've put 30 psi in it and'll see how much is left in the morning.

I also noticed the YZF front end has a nice Pirelli Scorpion MX knobblie on it.
Quite a bit more tread than the KiwiX DOT front on it at the moment.
If the tube is shot, I'll put the Pirelli on...

NordieBoy

8th October 2011, 09:18

Padmei

8th October 2011, 11:49

28psi with one "oops" when pushing the gauge on and it sounds about right with the amount of air that got out.

Gone around all the grease nipples and pumped them full of slippery goodness...

Ready to rumble...

:woohoo::scooter:

I've taken crap off my bike, rebent handguards & blown up party balloons:facepalm:
As far as oil, air pressure & bike running goes- i'm leaving that up to the Gods.

Would you like a meringue or two for tomorrow? Seriously- there is about 30 for 8 kids...

Padmei

8th October 2011, 11:50

Hey is this site on daylite savings time?

NordieBoy

8th October 2011, 13:03

I've taken crap off my bike, rebent handguards & blown up party balloons:facepalm:
The mud shouldn't be that deep...

Would you like a meringue or two for tomorrow? Seriously- there is about 30 for 8 kids...
Mmmm...
Racing food...

Hey is this site on daylite savings time?
Yes.

Nice bit of rain at the moment to dampen down the track :facepalm:

andy mac

8th October 2011, 13:33

Innova rear knobblie has gone on with minimal fuss :woohoo:

14t front sprocket on.

Front dirt brake pads to go on tomorrow (matched to disc on dirt wheel).

Pull the IMS tank off the DR and drain the fuel into the TT and spare tank.

Get other shit together...

Q1: Are you racing the TT or making a statement using the DR?
Q2: The new trials tyre is what type and is for the TT? Because the DR wears Shinko 705's.

NordieBoy

8th October 2011, 14:09

Q1: Are you racing the TT or making a statement using the DR?
The DR is semi-retired from gnarly adventuring.
I would use it happily if it was dry and my only bike.

If the TT had a spare, stock height seat, it'd be on for this race.
There's going to be a lot of paddling involved...

Q2: The new trials tyre is what type and is for the TT? Because the DR wears Shinko 705's.
The DR also has a "race" wheelset with an MT21 front and Kenda 760 rear.

The new trials tyre is a Pirelli MT43 and you can't get a 17" trials rear dammit.
The TT wears 705's too normally :D
I changed to it's race wheelset for the last ride in Hira just to practice for this race and will probably change back to the 705 adventure set after this weekend.

Nothing Padmei and I did in Hira would have been impossible/impractical/insane on 705's.

NordieBoy

8th October 2011, 14:13

The difference between the DR 650 & 750 sprockets is quite pronounced...
248157
248159

andy mac

8th October 2011, 15:22

I'm obviously not reading between the lines or enough crossed threads. So Padmei & you are doing the 2 man on his KLX?

Happy racing. I think the meringues might be on the anti-doping list. :corn:

Padmei

8th October 2011, 15:29

Nordie & I are mudwestling on different bikes. Nordie on his TT350 with knobs & me on my KLX. we are doing a pony express class.
Dunno what it's like over there but it started pissing down here this avo & the track was muddy & slippery when we were having good weather last week:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm:
It's official - we're fools. However if we finish we'll be finishing fools.

edit- totally sugared up now- prob will keep going without sleep till... i dunno about 830 tomm morning

andy mac

8th October 2011, 16:01

It's been dry enough here to create dust but this week's heavy downpour will have changed that. I see Nelson had 100 + mm so yip mudwrestling. I hope you have an aggressive rear tyre, if not get the grinder onto it now. I houred out of a recent enduro because the brand new tyre's knobs were too close together and it didn't shed mud. I took revenge by cutting every 2nd knob off. Take that Barum.

NordieBoy

8th October 2011, 16:40

Clay wrestling...

NordieBoy

8th October 2011, 16:46

A hippy bus just pulled up outside.
There's a boy racer exhaust out the side and it sounds like a V8 under the hood...
248160

Padmei

8th October 2011, 17:43

Underground's come into the big smoke :shutup:

NordieBoy

8th October 2011, 18:27

Underground's come into the big smoke :shutup:

Doubt it.
That thing wouldn't get under the summit wire.

NordieBoy

15th October 2011, 12:31

Intiminators for the TT350 are on the way!

:Punk::wari::love::shifty:

NordieBoy

25th October 2011, 13:15

Got a new 6v battery today but couldn't unbolt the old one from the holder.

Let's see if a $20 R/C 7.2v 2A/h nicad will work...
249322

Wrapped in 3mm camping mattress type foam and a bit of ice-cream lid on the inside against the metalwork.

The blinkers and horn now work!
Wonder how it'll handle the charging system...

george formby

25th October 2011, 13:20

A hippy bus just pulled up outside.
There's a boy racer exhaust out the side and it sounds like a V8 under the hood...
248160

Some of those Paua look undersize..........

NordieBoy

25th October 2011, 13:24

Some of those Paua look undersize..........
The fence is 3m high...

Each one is the size of a dinner plate.
We just cooked up a Paua for Christmas rather than a roast.

Night Falcon

25th October 2011, 15:52

A hippy bus just pulled up outside.
There's a boy racer exhaust out the side and it sounds like a V8 under the hood...
248160

...the Partridge family?

NordieBoy

26th October 2011, 10:49

I've got working blindicators on the TT350!

:woohoo:

Pics to follow...

NordieBoy

26th October 2011, 12:25

Only got the blinkers working at the moment as the high beam and neutral leds need rectification.
249388

It's going to be sooo cool to be able to see if you've left the blinkers on.

I can see this becoming standard on bikes in the future.

NordieBoy

26th October 2011, 15:39

Yeah baby :D

Running 12v led's at 6v is a success!

Battery is fused so safe should something in my dodgy wiring short out.

Night Falcon

26th October 2011, 20:58

Yeah baby :D

Running 12v led's at 6v is a success!

Battery is fused so safe should something in my dodgy wiring short out.

let me be the first to congrtaulate you on this momentous melding of mismatched molecular engineering.....for safety sake though you might need to wear welding goggles when you indicate to avoid being flash blinded by those bright little LED suckers :innocent:

NordieBoy

26th October 2011, 21:15

let me be the first to congrtaulate you on this momentous melding of mismatched molecular engineering.....for safety sake though won't you need to wear welding goggles when you indicate to avoid being flash blinded by those over charged little LED suckers :innocent:

Yeah, I've masked over half the highbeam led on the DR. It was ruining my night vision.

In fact the light leakage around the TT headlight surround isn't so good on the eyes when they need all the help they can get.