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Post by erik on Sept 8, 2013 14:52:55 GMT
Don't forget to weld brackets for sidepanels if you opt them in future I'm looking forward to your progress! br, Erik
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Post by edvb on Sept 8, 2013 22:58:42 GMT
Here are the pictures of the mockup. Not pretty but good enough to get the measurements and see what needs to be improved. I like the rear bulkhead over not having one after looking at both. The top bulkhead is the smallest size I can make so that everything clears. I can make it larger but not smaller. IMG_1387 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_1391 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_1388 by evanbelkom, on Flickr
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Post by erik on Sept 9, 2013 15:24:21 GMT
Not sure if I like this mockup. I understand why you located the electronics low because you made a large tank which cancelled out placing the electronics up high. giving the engine limmited airflow (with side cases mounted) might cause overheating problems now. Personally I like a flat (perforated?) sheet bulkhead with airbox opening to maintain the open design of this kit. Not sure if it is possible to remove the airbox? Hehe, I like to get my hands on one of these kits good luck! Erik
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Post by edvb on Sept 9, 2013 23:48:08 GMT
Well part of it protects the battery, Start Relay and wiring. I wanted to keep the stock tuned airbox and protect it from the rain if I get caught in a rainstorm. It takes a few tries to get where I want to be similar to my like my bonnet design, but I am getting closer. How is this? It will be one piece. It can be quickly removed to get to the complete engine for valve adjustments and tune-ups. This is not the final design but getting closer. When can you expect your kit? IMG_1401 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_1402 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_1403 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_1404 by evanbelkom, on Flickr
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Post by erik on Sept 10, 2013 4:44:42 GMT
That looks much better No date set on my kit. Scott is working on it. I'm not in a hurry either. Looking forward to my tR1ke testdrive this weekend if weather permits.
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Post by edvb on Sept 14, 2013 3:01:50 GMT
Thanks Erik After talking with Roger we decided the corners would look better with a radius on them. After looking at my mockup we decided to make it out of the same carbon cloth I used for the bonnet and have it clear coated to match the weave that is also clear coated on the top windscreen part of the bonnet and the mirrors. Also great news for me today. Around the middle of May I decided to get some Top A-Arms designed and built to match the original but allows caster and camber adjustments. They were just shipped and after smoothing and polishing the should work well without changing the original geometry or mounting points. The original A-arms might of been perfect but now I have a chance to fine tune it to this trike and I have a total of 52 degrees of total travel up and down which should help a bit. It may be overkill but I should not have to ever worry about the front end ever again. The outer rose joints are 3/4" on both the top and bottom A-Arms as a new bung will be welded to the bottom A-Arm to fit the larger rose joint. The rose joints connected to the frame are 5/8" and with the high misalignment spacer will fit a 1/2" bolt as do the 3/4 rose joints. The bottom A-arm will be black and with the Chrome headlights and polished top A-arm should look spiffy. All the final pieces are in place so now things will start to move more quickly. I know I made many changes but feel all were in the context of the original build and what it was designed for. Hope you like where I am going with this. DSCN0131 (3) by evanbelkom, on Flickr
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Post by edvb on Sept 16, 2013 3:01:52 GMT
Cleaned up the rear of the loom again today for a redesign of the rear bulkhead. After talking with Roger I decided to use Carbon cloth for the material. Roger thought a more curvy shape would fit better and after some sketches I decided to get some more foam and make another mold like I did with the bonnet. I relocated the grounding tab and shortened some cables to make as small a footprint as possible. This is what I came up with. I also made some mounts for my speakers and installed them to see if they fit. They do not interfere with my legs or getting in or out of the trike so another problem solved. I also have the mounts for the amp and radio designed and will fab those this week. IMG_1411 by evanbelkom, on Flickr
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Post by erik on Sept 16, 2013 14:55:14 GMT
good progress here! you're making your loom a work of art Nice A-arm too! keep in mind the electronics should't drown in that floor bay when wet. making new moulds takes a considerable amount of time but it should pay off with a great finish. Don't forget to weld extra tabs for that cover! good luck! Erik
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Post by edvb on Sept 17, 2013 2:24:06 GMT
Thanks Erik Little by little it is coming together. I got my foam today so time to glue up and cut to a rough shape. Per Roger's suggestion I cut down the wiper stalk as it was not needed . This give me room for my radio to fit and for ease of use. It was a spare so I can put it back if needed. The speakers will be mounted more tightly in the corners but you get the idea where they will go. IMG_1413 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_1412 by evanbelkom, on Flickr
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Post by erik on Sept 18, 2013 14:54:58 GMT
Euhm... wil you be adding navigation tool? I don't see much space left for it if you want to use one.
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Post by edvb on Sept 18, 2013 15:14:38 GMT
I will have a small mount and power connector for a Garmin NUVI that I can clip on when needed. I have not decided on the left or right but it will go on top of the cross bar.The speakers will be remounted as I made the holes and tapped them yesterday. They fit tight in each corner. Also the radio and amp mounts are made and just need to be welded on.
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Post by edvb on Sept 24, 2013 2:13:25 GMT
One step forward and two steps back. I remounted my speakers and now they fit well in the corners so that problem is solved. IMG_1429 by evanbelkom, on Flickr I installed my new top A-arms and starting to find some issues. The top 3/4" rod end was too large body wise so I could not get the proper travel up and down. The front of the A-arm was too close to the shock for adjustability. So a new set have to be made with 5/8" rod ends all around. The front of the A-arm will have to be reshaped to clear the shock. All is doable and I can continue getting the frame ready for blasting and paint. Started the form for the rear bulkhead. First one did not turn out right so will be making another. It all takes time and a few revisions before I get something I like. Just like the bonnet at the end it should turn out ok and be pleasing and functional. We can't all be like Stiggy and get it right on the first go.
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Post by erik on Sept 24, 2013 15:37:19 GMT
Sometimes one has to see for real what is inside ones head. Luckely I had only 2 mishaps on the tR1ke project: too cheap steering wheel and a yellow painted border around the mesh.Several sketches were needed to make up my mind for the Exo sheme The speakers look great. I'm looking forward tot the bulkhead shape. grtz! Erik
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Post by edvb on Sept 24, 2013 17:45:40 GMT
The good part is I think it will all work as intended. I will try to find some adjustable shocks that will be a better fit. I think about a 14" with around 4.5" of travel. This will give me a bit more clearance and the dampening and spring weight will be fine tuned for my particular trike. Right now with the spring fully compressed gives me 1.5" of ground clearance.
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Post by erik on Sept 24, 2013 18:34:36 GMT
I didn't quite catch te reason for modifying the front end. Scott's Exo performs not too bad on rough surface doesn't it?
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