I'm going to start this for Dave... KR150 Framed bucket racer project.
So the plan goes like this... Late 90's KR150 frame, being cut down for weight and new shaping. Has standard forks and rims (18"rear & 16" front), but will look to put 17" rims on. 15 month old Loncin 150 engine to be transplanted. Racing CDI unit but to be later replaced with home made (by Bert) programable unit. Standard KR rear brake caliper, with front to be sourced. Home made fairings and seat/cone. Home made hangers with standard gearing, not race shift. Colour yellow and called Nanook (after the Eskimo in Frank Zappa's yellow snow fame). At this point I have -Cut half the sub frame off and knead it'd the cut tube ends. More to come off as I get braver -Cut the cradle off from the front but have left the base in to help with engine mounting, then will remove completely -Made a mould for seat/cone from chicken wire, covered with gaffer tape and first layer of f/glass on -Cut extra tube from clip on bars so they slide down forks -Cut out standard top engine mount (cracked) and ground back welds Not sure I have the patience to type the list of things needed to be done, let's put it down as 'lots' Good times ahead
2nd coat of f/glass applied today. Has hardened perfectly. Quiet bumpy though from the mesh mould. Will probably use it on the Tape Worm and make a card board mould for 'NANOOK'. Found that soaking the pieces of f/glass in the resin got the best results, but only two or three at a time otherwise it goes all goopy and weird. Still, pretty good for a first go. Used 4/5ths of a half litre bottle of resin for two and a half layers of the seat. Used more than I thought, but as long as it works then I don't mind. Did see an ad for the pre made tails for fxr's today for $140 bucks. Wonder if I should get one of those and just make my fairings? Pretty cool making it yourself though, just have to be more accurate with the final mould.
good work mate.. you need to buy some surf board foam, shape and sand to a polished finished. saves heaps of stuffing around.
Just buy a rear fairinf, you'll save yourself frustration a-plenty... Will show you mine when the new bike is next down...
hay Bert was right Mudflaps, finding a good foam and cutting/sanding it to get the best shape then wrap with glad wrap and glass. you could also use that rapid foam thats in a tube. you just have to try and get some shape to it befor it sets. im really keen to see this bike. . . . hay Bert whats this programable cdi unit... i want/need one !!!
Well...I have a new bike!!! That means that the Tape Worm has gone, but after seeing how big the new owners smile was when he took it for a spin, I'm not that worried anymore. Sad to see it go as we had some good times. But because it's gone means I have a new toy!! Need do do a few things first to get it track ready. Nylon Muffler seat/tail Weld crack in sub frame New oil This would get it onto the track, but not how I want it. I pick up the new rims this week end, but not sure if I'll have the rubber for them before the 19th. Looking to get it ready by the 11th so I can go out for a practice day at Kaitoki with Trudes and Nigel. Will see how I go. NEW TOY NEW TOY!!!
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Yea as Burt said, pxt or it didnt happen ...................
