New guy starting a build project

[Kendog]

Do you think the frame is weak.It was holding fairly heavy twin which didnt seem to be part of the strength.I have the long bolts that held engine and will reinstall them with tubes to put the strength back in.Not a problem to weld extra braces if required.Was thinking triangle plates near steering head.

Skunks comment is based on the repeated need to weld my bike back together (Lonchin 150 in a RG250 frame). So far I have cracked the front engine mount twice, rear top mount once and the rear seat mount twice.

The engine mounts are 'touch wood' sorted for now, but I have a feeling it is only a matter of time before one goes again. The rear seat mount is still a work in progress.

If you come to the Slipway next weekend I will show you what we have done. If you bring your frame up we could have a look.

[mossy1200]

Skunks comment is based on the repeated need to weld my bike back together (Lonchin 150 in a RG250 frame). So far I have cracked the front engine mount twice, rear top mount once and the rear seat mount twice.

The engine mounts are 'touch wood' sorted for now, but I have a feeling it is only a matter of time before one goes again. The rear seat mount is still a work in progress.

If you come to the Slipway next weekend I will show you what we have done. If you bring your frame up we could have a look.

I may get to slipway but I owe my wife some time as its the last vmcc round the weekend afterwards.I will need to source an engine and see how it fits in.
I suspect that I may weld plate that contacts a fair area across the frame from which to mount engine to reduce stress.Have access to welder and will brace it up if need be.It could be a while before i source motor yet.
Does the loncin motor have top mount or just two lower mounts.

[Kendog]

Does the loncin motor have top mount or just two lower mounts.

It has five mount points. Front top and bottom, Rear top and bottom, and a top mount. I am using all the front and rear mount points.

[Kendog]

I may get to slipway but I owe my wife some time as its the last vmcc round the weekend afterwards.

Bring her along, we are always in need of some flag marshals

[mossy1200]

Bring her along, we are always in need of some flag marshals

Dont ever tell her I said this but shes a girly girl and a bit of an outdoors unco.
She would be more likely to accidentally poke someone with the flag than warn someone of danger.Will try to make it if possible but you would be better off with me being a marshal if we get there.Can you pm me the gate code and times your racing.Cheers

[Kendog]

Dont ever tell her I said this but shes a girly girl and a bit of an outdoors unco.
She would be more likely to accidentally poke someone with the flag than warn someone of danger.Will try to make it if possible but you would be better off with me being a marshal if we get there.Can you pm me the gate code and times your racing.Cheers

Classic.

The code and times will be in the Wellington bucket social group. Send Sully60 a pm to join.

[Kickaha]

Two smoke for that frame - otherwise you'll be forever welding it back together.

Skunks comment is based on the repeated need to weld my bike back together (Lonchin 150 in a RG250 frame). So far I have cracked the front engine mount twice, rear top mount once and the rear seat mount twice.

You guys and Girl never heard of engine balancing or rubber mounting?

[Skunk]

You guys and Girl never heard of engine balancing or rubber mounting?

Loncin? phffft! Wouldn't waste my time.

[DELLORTO]

harley's v2's are on rubber mounting.......but i cant say much in the good terms for them......

[mossy1200]

sold another $80 worth of parts today so build budget sitting at $195 remaining and climbing.

[mossy1200]

sump sold today so up to $215 in the budget to spend.
Whats a good 2nd hand gl145 motor or similar go for?
Would I be best to buy donor bike or new engine with wiring and carbs?
I think someone mentioned $500 plus freight etc.
Would prefer to be in budget and alot cheeper unless lots more bits sell.

[Shorty_925]

or prehaps this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=236534444

[mossy1200]

or prehaps this....

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...x?id=236534444

Im doing the build your own thing.Its nice but im going for $150 build cost includes purchace bike plus sale of unwanted bits.Spent $80 so far and sold $145 in bits so have $215 in the kitty.

Moved the fairings back since photo and dropped the clipons below top clamps plus removed some excess weight.Have left the major existing mounts etc untill I know whats mounting where.

Nice gl but need to construct.Good price for a runner.