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glice
16th October 2008, 16:43
I was pretty keen on getting a bucket, so I thought I would go and watch a bit of racing on the weekend, and now I am inspired. It looked like awsome fun.

So what do I need to look for while looking for potential bucket, I'm thinking an fxr?
And what sort of $$ do you guys spend?

Buckets4Me
16th October 2008, 19:20
if you want a good bucket expect to spend $2000 and not a cent less

best bet is to buy an fxr150 ( they are easy to get going ok)
then you need tires on it and posibly good rims (17" AND SLICKS)$$$$$
get leathers gloves boots and helmet $$$$$
leave the engine till last
they guy that won the a grade had a stock engine

see that $100 shitter is costing more and more



back to the 2k you can spend it now on a bike or build a bike up over a year or 2 but I havent seen a good bike that has had less spent on it
I have seen a few that have had a lot more spent

all the ESE bikes have been around that much to develop
I know the cb125t is around that much to get up and running well

it's easier to get a $900 fxr than do a $100 cb125t or gp125
but the older bikes are more fun if you like to tinker

have fun

bucketracer
16th October 2008, 19:20
You want to become a bucket racer! :scooter: are you nuts! run run :mad: there is still time, escape while you can, there is counseling :hug: available. Once bitten there is no excape :dodge: and you become part of the brother hood. :first:

speedpro
16th October 2008, 19:39
Talk to John Connor, the guy running the racing on the weekend. He has a few buckets for sale although he may have sold a couple already. Nothing pretty but they go good and are all set to go.

Skunk
16th October 2008, 19:47
My first bucket cost me $100 to buy three years ago. Total cost now is around $3500 including EVERYTHING (even entry fees are included in that). Just about reached the end of it's development potential. Best fun I've (nearly) ever had.

My second bucket cost me under $1000 and blew the motor shortly after. Sunk another $400 into it and it's still not running right.

Third bucket has cost me $60 so far - it's the bits left over and pieces I've been given since starting Bucketeering. Mostly complete now too.

It's not how much you spend - it's how you spend it.

Number One
16th October 2008, 19:57
You will love it :headbang: bucket racing is the shizzle :yes:

SHELRACING
16th October 2008, 20:40
Our FXR/Loncin cost us $200 to buy the rolling chassis and $500 for the engine. Original FXR had a well and truly blown engine. There were other costs, but they are the two main big ones.

My first ever bucket, a Suzuki GS 125cc, cost $800 and was a great learning bike. I bought it at the track and had ride on it first. John Connor assured me it was a good bike for me and as I found he has never been wrong with any of his advice.

A lot of time is spent in our house fixing and repairing bikes.

If it's not your thing to tinker around fixing them, then get yourself an FXR.
They are reliable and quite fast bikes. The only thing you will need to do is get the wheels changed ( they run tubes in the tyres, so get them altered to tubeless) then you can fit 17" slicks. Kenneth Jones has some slicks for sale, at a reasonable price, that will fit the rims.

If you need any help at the track there will always be someone who can help.

Pumba
16th October 2008, 21:34
I was pretty keen on getting a bucket, so I thought I would go and watch a bit of racing on the weekend, and now I am inspired. It looked like awsome fun.

So what do I need to look for while looking for potential bucket, I'm thinking an fxr?
And what sort of $$ do you guys spend?

Well I think everyone else has covered it. FXR makes a good bucket, the banana bike (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=78851&highlight=Bucket) is still up for sale and that makes a great starter, I also have a RX125 bucket (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showpost.php?p=1426114&postcount=42)here that I am looking at selling

skidMark
17th October 2008, 00:41
If you need any help at the track there will always be someone who can help.

Yeah like me running around trying to be useful, then running away with peoples corn chips....eh? :woohoo:

glice
17th October 2008, 14:18
You want to become a bucket racer! :scooter: are you nuts! run run :mad: there is still time, escape while you can, there is counseling :hug: available. Once bitten there is no excape :dodge: and you become part of the brother hood. :first:

na I dont need to run, after finally going to have a look out at mt wellington on the weekend there no way I could run.

I've got my hands on a busted fxr, which I'm hoping to get running by the 2hr race next month.

I think I'll just stip everything off that isnt needed and then see how I go.

any tips on easy mods?

Pumba
17th October 2008, 14:34
any tips on easy mods?

Well that entirly depends on how busted it is?

My recomendadtion get a good set of tyres and go racing.

Rick 52
17th October 2008, 19:58
I was pretty keen on getting a bucket, so I thought I would go and watch a bit of racing on the weekend, and now I am inspired. It looked like awsome fun.

So what do I need to look for while looking for potential bucket, I'm thinking an fxr?
And what sort of $$ do you guys spend?

Have you had a look on fxr . com lots of tips depends on what you fancy

all4A50s
18th October 2008, 15:07
I was pretty keen on getting a bucket, so I thought I would go and watch a bit of racing on the weekend, and now I am inspired. It looked like awsome fun.

So what do I need to look for while looking for potential bucket, I'm thinking an fxr?
And what sort of $$ do you guys spend?

I started this year with an RG50, which has given me a great deal of delight. I don't know about spending $2000 on your first bike though. I have seen some very good buckets go for $200 - $800. I have spend a further $500 on her rebuilding to date

There are further costs though that you should be aware of. These are mine and where I got it;
Bike $600, Trade Me
Helmet $70, Ebay (including postage)
First set of leathers (2 piece) $70, Trade Me and about $20 postage.
Gloves $45, Wellington Motorcycles
Boots $60, Trade Me

I have just purchased a 1 piece leathers for $100.

Each meet costs me $35 to race.

My suggestion is come watch one then borrow a bike and have a go. :Punk:

Buckets4Me
18th October 2008, 19:24
so thats $1100 for the bike so far
have you got 17" wheels and slick yet ????
and what about that pipe that will make the bike realy go
or
or
or

you wait
my first bucket cost me $100
leathers where $450 (they where like new)
helmit $260 wasent alowed to get a cheap one
boots $240 new
gloves free destoyed them new ones $50
first set of tires $280 + rims to fit (18" tt900's new)
engine rebuild $1400 once it was going right
17 rims $400
slicks $150
wets and extra rims $????
new tail + clipons + foot pegs bracing frame
+ exaust (its a 2 smoker)$lots
+
+
+ 4th year racing

$2000 was just an idear of what is neaded to get a good FAST bucket

Buckets4Me
18th October 2008, 19:29
2k is what I would expect a cb125t with tzr rims slicks forks and brakes
rebuilt engine bored to 150cc cost to build
or a gp125 same biss 17 rims big brakes rebuilt engine new pipe

or a mb100 with mb50 gearbox decent rims brakes and frame upgrades
seat and clipons

ok ok
a prodie would be a lot cheaper but we dont have them up here
well we do but we call them undeveloped

skidMark
18th October 2008, 19:32
so thats $1100 for the bike so far
have you got 17" wheels and slick yet ????
and what about that pipe that will make the bike realy go
or
or
or

you wait
my first bucket cost me $100
leathers where $450 (they where like new)
helmit $260 wasent alowed to get a cheap one
boots $240 new
gloves free destoyed them new ones $50
first set of tires $280 + rims to fit (18" tt900's new)
engine rebuild $1400 once it was going right
17 rims $400
slicks $150
wets and extra rims $????
new tail + clipons + foot pegs bracing frame
+ exaust (its a 2 smoker)$lots
+
+
+ 4th year racing

$2000 was just an idear of what is neaded to get a good FAST bucket


LOL 1400 for an engine rebuid?

its called a spanner and an arm mate!

all4A50s
18th October 2008, 20:43
so thats $1100 for the bike so far
have you got 17" wheels and slick yet ????
and what about that pipe that will make the bike realy go
or
or
or

you wait
my first bucket cost me $100
leathers where $450 (they where like new)
helmit $260 wasent alowed to get a cheap one
boots $240 new
gloves free destoyed them new ones $50
first set of tires $280 + rims to fit (18" tt900's new)
engine rebuild $1400 once it was going right
17 rims $400
slicks $150
wets and extra rims $????
new tail + clipons + foot pegs bracing frame
+ exaust (its a 2 smoker)$lots
+
+
+ 4th year racing

$2000 was just an idear of what is neaded to get a good FAST bucket

personally don't see the need for slick and wets when a decent set of radials will do for both. My set have barely been broken in and have done me well for most of the year. Hey remember this is a 50 not a 500.

I'm also a believer in the philosophy of the original bucket builders and building it yourself.

TZ350
18th October 2008, 22:41
Things you can't do with a spanner.

Buy spare parts and specialist machining.

These are 25-30 year old motors and appreciate a freshen up.

Cut inlet side crank web to 45 degrees $45
Bore crank pin holes to 22mm $160
Rebore cylinder $85
New Piston Assembly, gaskets & oil seals $160
New Conrod assembly $185
Rebuild gearbox/clutch $95
Weld & machine head $200
Skim & "O" ring barrel $95
KX80 ignition $275
RG250 chamber $65
Jets $35

That's about $1400 in engine bits alone.

Now a spanner and a bit of arm to assemble it all.

Four seasons, three "2 Hours" and several GP's and numerous races. Without any problems with any of the bikes. One of which ridden by Keith Biddel came third in last years 2 hour and won the last race at Taupo.

You don't have to spend this sort of money and most don't but we have, and had a good trouble free run for our $$$.

But the trouble and $$$ make an FXR look real attractive.

I got into GP125's because a friend had one.

And now we have too much development time and money invested to switch and besides we just love fiddling with them.

TZ350
18th October 2008, 23:01
personally don't see the need for slick and wets when a decent set of radials will do for both. My set have barely been broken in and have done me well for most of the year. Hey remember this is a 50 not a 500.

I'm also a believer in the philosophy of the original bucket builders and building it yourself.

We ran TT900GP's on my GP125 for the first few seasons and found the bike chattered badly when pressed hard in the corners. The chattering was so sever that on one occasion the handle bars were bent and I realy hurt my back from the violence of it.

With no other changes the chatter problem disappeared when we changed to slicks. I think the tread blocks of the treaded tires had a rippling effect in the corners and the frequency of it upset the suspension causing a violent slip grip effect. Slicks with their smooth tread do not do this.

We also found slicks to be better in the rain than TT900GP's

But for all that I have been beaten many times by others using street tires, they were better riders on the day.

Buckets4Me
19th October 2008, 06:43
ye like F5Dave on his slick 50 lol

and ye it's a 50 not a 500

grip not speed is what makes them fast

all the frount runners have slicks
and most of them have wets as well
but if you can do it on radials go for it
I take my hat off to you

and just like the buckets of old use the BEST tire you can get
it's where you get the best return for you'r money I recon

all4A50s
19th October 2008, 13:45
I can understand the larger bikes running slicks, but on a 50 bucket. Maybe this is where having a classic/fun bucket class would help. Where only technology 30 years or older is allowed.:2guns:

all4A50s
19th October 2008, 13:48
Things you can't do with a spanner.

Buy spare parts and specialist machining.

These are 25-30 year old motors and appreciate a freshen up.

Cut inlet side crank web to 45 degrees $45
Bore crank pin holes to 22mm $160
Rebore cylinder $85
New Piston Assembly, gaskets & oil seals $160
New Conrod assembly $185
Rebuild gearbox/clutch $95
Weld & machine head $200
Skim & "O" ring barrel $95
KX80 ignition $275
RG250 chamber $65
Jets $35

That's about $1400 in engine bits alone.

Now a spanner and a bit of arm to assemble it all.

Four seasons, three "2 Hours" and several GP's and numerous races. Without any problems with any of the bikes. One of which ridden by Keith Biddel came third in last years 2 hour and won the last race at Taupo.

You don't have to spend this sort of money and most don't but we have, and had a good trouble free run for our $$$.

But the trouble and $$$ make an FXR look real attractive.

I got into GP125's because a friend had one.

And now we have too much development time and money invested to switch and besides we just love fiddling with them.

And as to spending this much... Would wrecking an old another bike for parts work out cheaper?

Buckets4Me
19th October 2008, 14:44
NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1



because you still have to do it all again

Buckets4Me
19th October 2008, 14:45
you want fast reliable engines not second hand junk

you do it right and you dont have to touch it again

plus you can spend more than that on a pushbike
Cousin has a race puchbike costing 12k and he still hase to peddle it
mountain bike are around 1-3k for a starter good bike

so the bucket is cheap for 2k and you usualy take a few years to spend that


show me a fast and I mean FAST bucket that dosent have slick and 2k spent on it
It would have to be second hand not owner built
or the owner hase built a few of them and now knows what to do cheap
I recon you could get an fxr for under 2k going fast
but you still need good tires brakes and a reliable engine
so if you are lucky to get a fxr for under 1k then rims and tires for another $500
you are still getting close

glice
19th October 2008, 15:11
for now I just want to spend as little as possible, but I think a good set of tires, and pulling everything un-wanted off it will be about as far as my race preperation will be right now.
that fxr website is pretty good, how many people have tried those performance engine parts? is it still reliable?

Buckets4Me
19th October 2008, 15:15
thats a jolly good start

but to get a decent set of tires on an old bike you need wider rims

the fxr is a lot easier to get tires for

just upgrade as you get faster and need better things

TZ350
19th October 2008, 19:09
I can understand the larger bikes running slicks, but on a 50 bucket. Maybe this is where having a classic/fun bucket class would help. Where only technology 30 years or older is allowed.:2guns:


What about a pre82 bucket class like they have for Post Classics? :eek: my bike allready complys and has been timed with Joe Mead piloting it at 30.5sec anticlockwise at Mt Wellington.

I have kept it pre82 compliant just in case Post Classics run a tiddler class. Have clocked the GP at a bit over 90mph at Pukekohe. A faring might have helped it to top the Ton. My Son ran it ran all day, round and round at 11,500rpm absolutly screeming its nuts off and it held together.

Roll on Taupo.

speedpro
19th October 2008, 19:11
That's one way of getting rid of those pesky FXRs. Most buckets are pre-82 aren't they?

Buckets4Me
19th October 2008, 20:41
pre 72

it was runnign at around 158 k/h before the bracking point and the speedo melting
the pickup moved and was rubbing against the tire

down the frount strait it was reading 300 k\h :bash: I wish

glice
21st October 2008, 18:13
whats the story with exahasts? can I just hack off the muffler till I can do something better?

Buckets4Me
21st October 2008, 18:30
you have to keep the noise down

glice
21st October 2008, 18:37
you have to keep the noise down

hmm. maby I'll just run stock till I can find better then.
I think a welder might be a good investment for bucketing.

stanko
21st October 2008, 19:00
for now I just want to spend as little as possible, but I think a good set of tires, and pulling everything un-wanted off it will be about as far as my race preperation will be right now.
that fxr website is pretty good, how many people have tried those performance engine parts? is it still reliable?

Just get the FXR and put some BT39s on you can always spend more on it later.

The performance bits are fine, I put in some cams, an ignition, a 33mm flatslide and a few other bits , its ported and runs slicks on RG200 rims havnt had any real problems other than getting water in a the CDI at the Battle of the buckets. This weekend Im going over to race at Greymouth so I shouted it an oil filter and a drink of oil Ill check the tyre pressures before the racing and thats all Ill need to do

Buckets4Me
21st October 2008, 20:49
and that my friend is why people like fxr's

glice
22nd October 2008, 13:25
Just get the FXR and put some BT39s on you can always spend more on it later.

The performance bits are fine, I put in some cams, an ignition, a 33mm flatslide and a few other bits , its ported and runs slicks on RG200 rims havnt had any real problems other than getting water in a the CDI at the Battle of the buckets. This weekend Im going over to race at Greymouth so I shouted it an oil filter and a drink of oil Ill check the tyre pressures before the racing and thats all Ill need to do

cool. did that make much of an improvement? what grade oil do you run in it?

does anyone have a copy of an fxr manual?

stanko
22nd October 2008, 18:47
cool. did that make much of an improvement? what grade oil do you run in it?

does anyone have a copy of an fxr manual?

The oil I use is some kind of semi synthetic that Don at Pitlane sells , sorry dont know much more other than the price.

The mods made a huge improvment

glice
22nd October 2008, 19:57
The oil I use is some kind of semi synthetic that Don at Pitlane sells , sorry dont know much more other than the price.

The mods made a huge improvment

sweet, when I have everything else sorted and find some extra $$ then that sounds like a goer.

fixer
22nd October 2008, 20:48
Hi there. Welcome to all new bucketeers. FXRs rock!

Here's my penny-worth ....

I rode a pretty much standard $1000 FXR on BT39s at Mt Wgtn for a season and a half. 5th in A-grade was the result. I don't think I could have gone much faster on those tyres. I was usually the leading rider on treaded tyres (when Nelson wasn't around), but I could never quite keep up with the front running guys.

At the end of last season I put on a set of wider GSX-R250 wheels (with a GSX-R400 disc on the front), a new set of Bridgestone GP125 slicks, a 31mm Walbro throttle-slide carb, and I changed the standard 14-tooth front sprocket for a 12-tooth. I think I may have picked up a second a lap with those changes, with probably a bit more in the tank.

The wheels and tyres give you enormous confidence in their grip levels, and they do seem to smooth out the track somehow. The carb removes that massively annoying midrange flat spot that you will notice with the standard 28mm CV carb. The 12-tooth sprocket means you only have to change gear twice in each lap instead of half a dozen times. Oh and I put an accessory pitbike muffler on too. It's way lighter and it sounds really cool! None of these changes make the FXR much faster in a straight line, but they make it vastly easier to ride fast.

I would recommend that you get used to the standard bike. Go as fast as you can on it. And then when you're ready for a second or two a lap improvement, make the above changes.

Hey, this is fun. I should log on here more often. :-) See you all at the weekend!

bucketracer
22nd October 2008, 20:56
Hi Fixer, you do know it's going to rain don't you? :pinch:

glice
24th October 2008, 16:35
that sounds good fixer. anyone know what grade oil and plug to run in an fxr?

is there racing at mt welly this weekend?

fixer
24th October 2008, 18:40
I put Motul 5100 (15w50) in mine. And I use an iridium plug, think it's an NGK that I bought from rick_52. Seems to work well enough.

glice
24th October 2008, 19:30
I put Motul 5100 (15w50) in mine. And I use an iridium plug, think it's an NGK that I bought from rick_52. Seems to work well enough.

cheers. I just found a manul for it online.

how often are races on?

Pumba
24th October 2008, 19:52
cheers. I just found a manul for it online.

how often are races on?

You Found a manual, you want to share were you found this manual (you must be far better a google than I am)

Races are generally once a month, next meeting at mt welly is the 2 hour on the 15 and 16 November

glice
24th October 2008, 20:18
You Found a manual, you want to share were you found this manual (you must be far better a google than I am)

Races are generally once a month, next meeting at mt welly is the 2 hour on the 15 and 16 November

thats my aim to get it ready for then. Will be good to have a look at your front end set up, as thats my big problem. the forks are bent in a big way. what is the standard head tube size?

its pretty crap, I think its just an owners manual which has been scanned onto a computer.

http://www.suzukicycles.org/_misc/manual-requests.shtml

go to this page and scroll down a bit till you see the fxr

SHELRACING
24th October 2008, 20:29
that sounds good fixer. anyone know what grade oil and plug to run in an fxr?

is there racing at mt welly this weekend?

There is no racing at Mt Welly this weekend.

They are coming to Taumarunui for racing at the Kart track.

The 2 hour involves having a second rider and you both ride one bike.
You also need to provide someone who can lap score.
There is always someone on the day who needs a rider or a bike.

glice
24th October 2008, 20:36
There is no racing at Mt Welly this weekend.

They are coming to Taumarunui for racing at the Kart track.

The 2 hour involves having a second rider and you both ride one bike.
You also need to provide someone who can lap score.
There is always someone on the day who needs a rider or a bike.

cool yea if I cant get it ready I'll probly still go along just incase someone needs me. and to watch some racing.

what sort of format is it. practice sat race sun. what times for both days?

Buckets4Me
24th October 2008, 21:05
practice and shootout sat
sunday shootout till about 12 1 ish then racing
lemans start (watch the carnage)

Pumba
24th October 2008, 21:28
thats my aim to get it ready for then. Will be good to have a look at your front end set up, as thats my big problem. the forks are bent in a big way. what is the standard head tube size?

its pretty crap, I think its just an owners manual which has been scanned onto a computer.

http://www.suzukicycles.org/_misc/manual-requests.shtml

go to this page and scroll down a bit till you see the fxr

Yea found that one, just an owners manual, I have found a few that are downloaded using torrents, but I dont fully understand how the hell torrents work or how to use them so have never had much luck.

Hmm not sure on the size to be honsest, all I ever did was have a look at the two front ends and said yea that should go close and have gotten lucky:2thumbsup

Buckets4Me
24th October 2008, 21:30
get vuze
torrents are good :spanking:
I mean EVIL :devil2:

glice
25th October 2008, 19:51
practice and shootout sat
sunday shootout till about 12 1 ish then racing
lemans start (watch the carnage)

I work saturdays which is a bummer. what time will practice go till on sat? Yea the start looks exciting.

glice
25th October 2008, 19:54
Yea found that one, just an owners manual, I have found a few that are downloaded using torrents, but I dont fully understand how the hell torrents work or how to use them so have never had much luck.

Hmm not sure on the size to be honsest, all I ever did was have a look at the two front ends and said yea that should go close and have gotten lucky:2thumbsup


Yea thats the best I've found aswell. If I find anything better I'll chuck it on here.
Ha sweet, Yea I hope I can find something soon. the forks are whats giving me the most trouble.

Slingshot
26th October 2008, 09:07
The fork tubes are 33mm, not sure what the tripple clamp tube is but I'll measure it tonight and post it.

glice
26th October 2008, 20:01
The fork tubes are 33mm, not sure what the tripple clamp tube is but I'll measure it tonight and post it.

cheers. I think tripple clamp tubes are a standard size, not sure tho.

Buckets4Me
27th October 2008, 20:19
I never go on saturday so couldn't tell ya

Pumba
28th October 2008, 16:05
I work saturdays which is a bummer. what time will practice go till on sat? Yea the start looks exciting.

Depends what I brake and how long it is going to take to fix it:pinch: the sad thing is there is a fair bit of truth in that statement

really is dependent on the weather and how many minimotos turn up, dont think I have ever been there later than 4pm before

glice
28th October 2008, 20:29
Depends what I brake and how long it is going to take to fix it:pinch: the sad thing is there is a fair bit of truth in that statement

really is dependent on the weather and how many minimotos turn up, dont think I have ever been there later than 4pm before

oh ye. I could probly make it sometimes then. I'll just start work early and go hard.
I need to find something to use as a foot peg bracket. what do you use?

CM2005
28th October 2008, 21:03
I've had nil trouble with treaded tyres, as they were cheap, I'm still running skinny 18's too. have you got a 2nd rider for the two hour?

Pumba
28th October 2008, 21:24
I need to find something to use as a foot peg bracket. what do you use?

Yes, one of the issues with the FXR is the incredably brittle foot peg brackets. I have made up my own out of some steel, my intention was to do this before I broke the factory ones, but due to being a bit slow I failed on that copunt on the weekend just gone, can post up some photos of them if you like.

Alternativly I know one of the guys has made up some CNC brackets, and he got a few more made up at the time that he was taking about flicking on for quite reasnable prices.

glice
29th October 2008, 15:50
I've had nil trouble with treaded tyres, as they were cheap, I'm still running skinny 18's too. have you got a 2nd rider for the two hour?

yea I'm just gona run whatevers on it for now.

glice
29th October 2008, 15:54
Yes, one of the issues with the FXR is the incredably brittle foot peg brackets. I have made up my own out of some steel, my intention was to do this before I broke the factory ones, but due to being a bit slow I failed on that copunt on the weekend just gone, can post up some photos of them if you like.

Alternativly I know one of the guys has made up some CNC brackets, and he got a few more made up at the time that he was taking about flicking on for quite reasnable prices.

The one I got already had a broken one. those photos would be good if its not a hassle. I was going to try make up some steel ones but dont have access to anything to do it with. I had an idea to use some stiff plywood, but not sure if will be allowed. I figured it would be good, cos its cheap, and wouldnt hurt the track, and you could keep heaps of spares.

Buddha#81
29th October 2008, 18:19
Sketchy owned my FXR before me and made these mounts out of 10mm alloy, cheap as chips, strong as and the have been made so thr pegs are 15mm higher than standard.

Pumba
29th October 2008, 19:12
The one I got already had a broken one. those photos would be good if its not a hassle. I was going to try make up some steel ones but dont have access to anything to do it with. I had an idea to use some stiff plywood, but not sure if will be allowed. I figured it would be good, cos its cheap, and wouldnt hurt the track, and you could keep heaps of spares.

Attached are my photos, there a bit ruff but I like to call them mk1 (I doubt mk2 will ever be built unless I break these).

No reason why you couldnt make them out of timber

glice
30th October 2008, 13:46
both those look good. thanks guys.

Yea Ill give making them out of wood a go. the main reason I havnt used anything else is I dont have the tools to do it. when I've made them I'll try find a camera so I can show you guys to see what you think.

CM2005
8th November 2008, 11:31
yo glice, do you need a 2nd rider for the two hour??? see my post in 2 hr thread if u do.

EJK
8th November 2008, 12:07
Sketchy owned my FXR before me and made these mounts out of 10mm alloy, cheap as chips, strong as and the have been made so thr pegs are 15mm higher than standard.

That's a very cool exhaust you got there...

Buckets4Me
8th November 2008, 17:06
someone at the traqck can make you some nice alley ones later

just ask around and offer a bit of cash (not much mind you it's a bucket :beer:)

Bert
9th November 2008, 08:00
both those look good. thanks guys.

Yea Ill give making them out of wood a go. the main reason I havnt used anything else is I dont have the tools to do it. when I've made them I'll try find a camera so I can show you guys to see what you think.

Chances are if you have the tools to make them out of wood: you will prob have the tools to make them out of 8-10mm alloy. if you have an electric jigsaw just buy a couple course metal blades (~$5 from bunnings) and your away laughing, just go slow.

glice
11th November 2008, 15:37
yo glice, do you need a 2nd rider for the two hour??? see my post in 2 hr thread if u do.

Hey man I'm sorted for a rider if my guy doesnt pull out on me.
I'm not even sure if I'm going to be able to race, I'm having trouble sorting the forks.

glice
11th November 2008, 15:39
Chances are if you have the tools to make them out of wood: you will prob have the tools to make them out of 8-10mm alloy. if you have an electric jigsaw just buy a couple course metal blades (~$5 from bunnings) and your away laughing, just go slow.

I've got a hand saw that should do the job, and I think I may have found some alloy that will do the trick.

Sideways Sam
17th November 2008, 22:44
I've got some peg mounts ready to go. I had some cut out with a water jet and got some extras made at the same time. They're 10 or 12 mm thick and light as.

They cost me $30 each and you can have some for that if you're interested. They must be damned near indestructable because the bikes been on it's side a couple of times (can't remember the exact number) and they're still in prefect condition.

I could post a photo on here once I can figure out how