For Kel: B Grades bucket build

**cotswold** · 21st December 2011, 12:37

I have a dream........mmm nice, but I digress
My bucket is mostly there but not actually more than a pile of bits.
The empty motor in the frame is being fitted with the aid of a gas ax and a welder over the holidays, the front end which i am worried is a bit OTT is also going in (unless someone yells out NOOOO don't do it it's too freaking fat) but that big brake should impress even Henk into the hairpin at Mt Wllgntn.
The swinging arm in the photo is probably in the too hard basket and I will try the standard back end for now.
The proper motor is at a top secret engine builders shop in Ellerslie and like a good cheese will take time to finish. So my plan is to lob a standard motor in the chassis for now and wobble around near the back until my ballistic missile is ready to fit.
I will update as things happen.

**speedpro** · 21st December 2011, 13:16

Originally Posted by cotswold

The proper motor is at a top secret engine builders shop in Ellerslie and like a good cheese will take time to finish.

So, you're hoping for 40hp as well??

**cotswold** · 21st December 2011, 13:23

Originally Posted by speedpro

So, you're hoping for 40hp as well??

I think that would out power the rider who will be happy with 38rwhp

**F5 Dave** · 21st December 2011, 13:53

what is the SW? shock looks suzuki-ish.

**Ivan** · 21st December 2011, 15:59

could you not put those brakes via a bracket onto the RS forks the rs forks are really good

**Moooools** · 21st December 2011, 19:11

Originally Posted by Ivan

could you not put those brakes via a bracket onto the RS forks the rs forks are really good

Brake caliper is on the wrong side. Think about it. (Could put it on completely upside-down I guess)

**Ivan** · 21st December 2011, 19:19

lol i didnt even look at that

**Sketchy_Racer** · 21st December 2011, 20:25

Haha nice, those are my old RS125 Fairings from waaay back

**cotswold** · 21st December 2011, 20:43

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

what is the SW? shock looks suzuki-ish.

TZR250 I think

**cotswold** · 21st December 2011, 20:45

Originally Posted by Sketchy_Racer

Haha nice, those are my old RS125 Fairings from waaay back

I bought 3 from a racer up north, thats going to be my long track fairing

**kel** · 22nd December 2011, 08:57

That chassis looks very smart, from what I've heard those RS50's ride really well, are the wheels the right size for slicks?
You've engaged an engine builder, is that allowed?

**F5 Dave** · 22nd December 2011, 09:03

The next model RS rides real nice, if a little heavy stock. not sure on earlier ones. Queer wheel sizes mean slicks are a squeeze. on the rear & no go on the 16" front.

**cotswold** · 22nd December 2011, 09:30

Originally Posted by kel

That chassis looks very smart, from what I've heard those RS50's ride really well, are the wheels the right size for slicks?
You've engaged an engine builder, is that allowed?

I am actually being a philanthropist as a young lad is doing the work after school.
The rear wheel is going to have to do, it's a 2.75 17 so should take a slick ok ish, but like Dave said the front is a 16" so has to go ( unless I import a Motard tyre from europe at huge expense )

**cotswold** · 22nd December 2011, 09:42

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

The next model RS rides real nice, if a little heavy stock. not sure on earlier ones. Queer wheel sizes mean slicks are a squeeze. on the rear & no go on the 16" front.

The Rolling frame weighs 55 kgs so is not exactly a light weight but no dumbo either. ( any one know what an FXR roller weighs? ) The rear will have to be be ok at 2.75 17 but the front is a dud. Still not sure on that Yamaha front end I bought as it looks a little on the large side with 38mm fork tubes, any ideas on a better suited front within a realistic budget. ( Already way past the limit her indoors agreed on )