New guy to Buckets

[mossy1200]

I'd run some string around it just to check. It's really common to see engines mounted where they fit and then a rear wheel added to make the chain run straight with no consideration for wheel alignment.

Will do it looks like it is straight as the chain guide leads to the sprocket but will need the new chain to check. The front engine support is angled and a section removed to avoid the exaust and then the bottom section is offset to move the motor left so looks like effort has been made to line up sprockets by someone. I have just reinstalled that now and its black instead of ally in a can colour.

[husaberg]

i could use the old brake fluid when the braided line arrives and see if it works.

Don't it gets in the alloy and the paint won't stick but why do you want to strip the edge of the wheel.
did you see what size the front wheel was i certainly doesn't look like MC14 as it doesn't have the cast in disk carrier

[mossy1200]

Don't it gets in the alloy and the paint won't stick but why do you want to strip the edge of the wheel.

The edges are all chiped. There is a product that Darren Calder used on his race bike that paints on with a brush. ill call him and see what it is called. Its a runny clear jelly that foams up a bits as the paint melts away. Its was made for removing paint on aircraft originally I think.

http://www.finishing.com/0800-0999/800.shtml
Found some info but ill ask darren what he used.

[mossy1200]

Don't it gets in the alloy and the paint won't stick but why do you want to strip the edge of the wheel.
did you see what size the front wheel was i certainly doesn't look like MC14 as it doesn't have the cast in disk carrier

front wheel is 3.5inch. its the same design as the rear but doesnt seem to spec on any cbr250 so maybe its a nsr or cbr400 wheel. Its got date 88 on it. I keep thinking it may be cbr400 aero. I think they had a single disk.

[mossy1200]

Questions

Is there power at Kaitoke? im thinking of making a roller starter.

Does anyone have wringer washing machine rollers at home or a complete wringer head.
Im lazy and cant run very fast.

[husaberg]

It was once very common for calf rearers to buy up all the old agitator washing machines as they were excellent for mixing powder maybe try some cockies as they were also used to clean the overalls at sheds

They were also excellent for cocktail parties.

Failing that the rollers from a old conveyor would seem almost tailor made.

The front wheel has me f-ed as the Aero's i remember were 2x disk with a funny carrier like in the picture of the (MC14)the later ones were 3.5x17 but twin disks also.

I have a MC19 front wheel here i will have a look what the casting say. edit (Mine say 2.5x17 dot on the inner spoke on the disk side outside just before the rim.)
I have a NC23 3.5x17 but that is twin disk off a triarm and that does have a funny 88/8 marking, but it is also hollow spoke maybe yours is off a cooking model 400?

Out of interest my 2.5 rim measures 3.25 inches across the outside and my 3.5 rim measures 4.25 inches across the outside if that helps

[Drew]

Boat shop. Boat trailer rollers. They'll have them in stock.

[mossy1200]

It was once very common for calf rearers to buy up all the old agitator washing machines as they were excellent for mixing powder maybe try some cockies as they were also used to clean the overalls at sheds

They were also excellent for cocktail parties.

Failing that the rollers from a old conveyor would seem almost tailor made.

The front wheel has me f-ed as the Aero's i remember were 2x disk with a funny carrier like in the picture of the (MC14)the later ones were 3.5x17 but twin disks also.

I have a MC17 front wheel here i will have a look what the casting say. edit (Mine say 2.5x17 dot on the inner spoke on the disk side outside just before the rim.)
I have a NC23 3.5x17 but that is twin disk off a triarm and that does have a funny 88/8 marking, but it is also hollow spoke maybe yours is off a cooking model 400?

Out of interest my 2.5 rim measures 3.25 inches across the outside and my 3.5 rim measures 4.25 inches across the outside if that helps

Ohh the rear measures 4inch and specs say its 4 inch. The front measures 3.5 inch and specs say 2.5inch but the disk mount isnt mc14 or mc17.

The fronts got a 120/70/17 tire on it which looks ok but 110 might be safer to replace as the tire isnt a race tire.
The rear 120 slick looks a fraction small so maybe a 130 or 140.
110 and a 130 would be a good mix on a bucket?

Im ready to take a torch to the garage and look closer now.

EDIT
found it behind the large disc on the spoke -front is 2.5 and the funny thing rear is 3inch not 4 like specs say so maybe 100 and 120 or 110 and 120

[husaberg]

Ohh the rear measures 4inch and specs say its 4 inch. The front measures 3.5 inch and specs say 2.5inch but the disk mount isnt mc14 or mc17.

The fronts got a 120/70/17 tire on it which looks ok but 110 might be safer to replace as the tire isnt a race tire.
The rear 120 slick looks a fraction small so maybe a 130 or 140.
110 and a 130 would be a good mix on a bucket?

Im ready to take a torch to the garage and look closer now.

What ever works is a good mix for buckets.
The idea of the 2.5 and 3.5 combo is related around being the std size 125 GP bike tyres.
But they could be considered overtired for there HP

[mossy1200]

What ever works is a good mix for buckets.
The idea of the 2.5 and 3.5 combo is related around being the std size 125 GP bike tyres.
But they could be considered overtired for there HP

So your saying leave the 120 on the rear and see if its not to old to be sticky.

[husaberg]

So your saying leave the 120 on the rear and see if its not to old to be sticky.

The kart boys have goop they used to use to make tyres sticky smelled like liniment (Wintergreen)
but those sizes will take gp tyres anyway when you're a feeling flush.

I would leave it one as i can be used as an excuse if you don't win your first race

So you have a MC19 front wheel I guess.

[mossy1200]

The kart boys have goop they used to use to make tyres sticky smelled like liniment (Wintergreen)
but those sizes will take gp tyres anyway when you're a feeling flush.

By flush you mean BRAVE. Dont forget im on a $300 budget all up and I still need one of those flat slide carbs also.

[mossy1200]

Boat shop. Boat trailer rollers. They'll have them in stock.

Yeah. Good thinking.

I think I know where there is a luggage roller unit thats had damage to 4 roller but the other dozen or so are ok. I might need go visit late at night or with a bottle of rum during the day. Maybe I could make a few. They are stainless steel but I could rachem them for grip.

[Drew]

Yeah. Good thinking.

I think I know where there is a luggage roller unit thats had damage to 4 roller but the other dozen or so are ok. I might need go visit late at night or with a bottle of rum during the day. Maybe I could make a few. They are stainless steel but I could rachem them for grip.

Bonus of running a two stroke, I can startt my bike by spinning the back wheel, with the bike on the stand and in second gear. But a starter would look so much more pro!

Just use a car starter motor to spin it, that way ya only need jumper leads to fire it up.

[crazy man]

l might bring a dyno to the track to start my bike so l can be super pro