The Johnda (custom bike sneak peek)

[Parlane]

Not by themselves, but have a tail tidy that includes the stock indicators and an e-marked brake light. Though I am assuming having extra lights doesn't make it illegal...

Also I'm not sure whether i should ride with the LEDs cylon scrolling, I think it may induce target fixation or make it appear moving when not?

I suggest reading this:

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/vi...hting-v4a2.pdf

[bogan]

I suggest reading this:

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/resources/vi...hting-v4a2.pdf

All looks fine except for the rear park/running lamp (that's the cylon bit), I can't see any specs on that sheet for that at all

[HenryDorsetCase]

that tail light is wicked cool

theres a Hawk with a 750cc Africa Twin motor in it. That sounds like fun.

[Parlane]

All looks fine except for the rear park/running lamp (that's the cylon bit), I can't see any specs on that sheet for that at all

If the cylon bit counts as a cosmetic light, then for starts the light source can't be visible. And:

not emit a light that revolves, rotates or otherwise
moves, and

But if it counts as a "Rearward-facing position lamps" then:

A lamp must emit a steady light.
Where a lamp comprises an array of light sources
(eg LEDs), at least 75% of these must operate.

If it counts as a "Direction indicator lamps" then that is where I am not sure It does make mention to pairs though, that's the only thing I can see that wouldn't allow the cylon affect... maybe.

[bogan]

If the cylon bit counts as a cosmetic light, then for starts the light source can't be visible. And:

not emit a light that revolves, rotates or otherwise
moves, and

But if it counts as a "Rearward-facing position lamps" then:

A lamp must emit a steady light.
Where a lamp comprises an array of light sources
(eg LEDs), at least 75% of these must operate.

If it counts as a "Direction indicator lamps" then that is where I am not sure It does make mention to pairs though, that's the only thing I can see that wouldn't allow the cylon affect... maybe.

yeh those were my thoughts too, except the position indicator lamps have to be in pairs, but I can't recall many bikes with a pair of park lamps, a few twin bulb ones but not so much pairs. So I'm thinking the position lamp is the closest match.

The steady light thing could be an issue I guess, but I read that as a steady output of lumens (which it is designed to be), rather than positionally steady. So a gray area I think.

that tail light is wicked cool

theres a Hawk with a 750cc Africa Twin motor in it. That sounds like fun.

Yeh there are a few of them floating round, many oversized to 700cc as well. For me I'm not after any more power than what it has, will lift the front in a hard launch, but not with overzealous throttle. Which is a good as I don't want to send her sliding down the road after all the work I put in

[ducatilover]

that tail light is wicked cool

theres a Hawk with a 750cc Africa Twin motor in it. That sounds like fun.

Big bore kitted ones go rather well

[bogan]

Had the swingarm out the last few days, after cleaning got some better photos of the linkage installed on the swingarm. Looks like it has all held up alright, though there was a bit of wear on the roller bearing these are supposed to be rotated every now and then anyways, and it'll be good until the bearing are next due for a re-grease anyway.


Suspension at rest.


Suspension compressed. Shows the extra rotation of the link bit.


Rigid mounts and link, rigid mounts bolt to the centerstand holes, and clamp up on the swingarm bushings at the top, they provide the correct location for the link's fixed end.


Best view of the rocker. Machined in two halves, weighs about a kilo, only adds about 190gm to the unsprung weight (probably not noticeable with the other 25kg). Little slot next to the nut allows access to the rebound adjuster on the shock.


Whole lot, so clean

[ducatilover]

That's looking tasty bro! Mucho nom nom