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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2011 23:48:07 GMT
Brakes fixed, Brake light switch not tight enough :-) A bit spongy but at least all the fluid is in the lines this time. Fitted the nose on and cut out the dial mounts, was so impressed I fixed the brakes.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2011 21:07:07 GMT
Not got anything done this past week. Gonna be cracking on tomorrow and getting back on track with the build.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2011 21:05:19 GMT
Lot's more done tonight, got my Throttle and Clutch cable fitted, felt much better knowing they were the right length. Easily fitted the engine ends for both cables, routed down through the centre section area, I made a Clutch Cable bracket to support the cable at the pedal end, its not brilliant but getting there. Clutch feels so lite I even took the clutch cover off to confirm it had one fitted. Fitting a return spring for the pedal as its not fantastic. Also fitted the throttle cable and fitted 2 x return springs, this is very effective. Just need a cable screw nipple to finish this off. Will fit the choke cable at the engine end, but will have to wait for the brackets coming off the crossbar before I can hook it up, will be most impressed if it works as well as it would on a normal cable. Cut the gear shifter lever down, now its just above the tunnel. Not sure if this will be cabled up before the test. Hoping to get the engine fired up this weekend, then I can extend the wiring and really crack on and get the body on and in place.        |
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Post by edwinwl on Oct 12, 2011 11:09:36 GMT
Looking good!
In what way you have pedal stoppers?
I mean: When track racing, pedals are operated "less carefull". You can tear the operating cables easily with you leg.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2011 11:57:24 GMT
I haven't put any pedal stoppers in, don't know if I will need them. May have to look at this once I'm finished with the main cables
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Post by Stiggy on Oct 12, 2011 16:55:53 GMT
Looking good, you will most definately need a clutch pedal stop, bikes have a very short clutch travel, the stop is the lever hitting the handle bar. If you don't fit a stop the pressure springs in the clutch flip inside out!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2011 19:04:18 GMT
Looking good, you will most definately need a clutch pedal stop, bikes have a very short clutch travel, the stop is the lever hitting the handle bar. If you don't fit a stop the pressure springs in the clutch flip inside out! Cheers for that, Any chance of a pic of your bracket so I have a rough idea what to fabricate? Cheers Nick |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2011 20:46:39 GMT
Lot's more done tonight, have secured the throttle cable so it doesn't slip through. Have fitted the clutch return spring bracket and will make a clutch pedal stop bracket on Saturday, Have run the cable extensions down the centre tunnel via 25mm P clips, re-sited the Kliktronic control box to sit in the centre tunnel. Cable from Kliktronic unit is routed up the tunnel, and the paddle system is routed coming from the steering wheel. Choke cable in place on the engine end and ready to be installed when I have my switchgear in place. Started connecting up the loom now, got a few connections missing, however my mate is a bike technician and is coming to wire the engine up on Sunday at least to the point of turning it over. After looking at where all the main brain of the engine will be, I will fit the electric goodies where the demo tr1ke has them, its far too much hassle cutting all those wires to extend them. Fuel pump and EXUP unit wired in, brackets to make for these.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2011 16:11:20 GMT
A great day today ....
Well after a lot of plugging in of various points, and filling the coolant system with water to start off with, we put a small amount of fuel into a funnel a cranked it over. The result was fantastic. It’s always a massive pick me up when it cracks into life. Today was a great day. After a bit of bleeding on the thermostat end we got a good circulation of water, temp reading on the R1 clock went all the way to 109 degrees so after checking the fan did work, I assume the sender is buggered. Not really too bothered as I will be wiring in a fan override switch due to the length of pipework now in place.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 16, 2011 16:15:38 GMT
Started the first of many wires, starting with the original ignition switch, now on a quick release plug as all will be, allowing full removal of the dash and tunnel. I reckon maybe a full day of peace and quiet will let me extend all 37 wires to the front. I intend to do them 1 at a time, its the only way for ME to be sure.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 18, 2011 21:37:51 GMT
What I expected to take most of a day, took just 3hrs to extend the main share of the wiring loom. 28 wires so 56 joins using 7 core cable, now the switchgear, ignition switch, headlights, indicators and horn connections not forgetting the speedo / tacho display are now where they need to be. Just the fan switch and radiator sender to extend, so a further 8 wires or so... I am very happy :-)  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 19, 2011 14:19:11 GMT
After my gauges mistake cutting those holes, then making a cover piece and looking at the large cowling cut template I have decided my dashboard is starting to look tatty, therefore I intend to cover the face of it with carbon effect vinyl like my hugger badge has. This will eliminate a multitude of issues and make the whole thing much easier on the eyes.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2011 9:02:02 GMT
Just received my kit for making a Hazard Circuit, looks very easy if I am led to believe its now just 4 wires to make it work, it comes as a kit with button and replay already wired up and its an LED relay too, Constant 12V, Earth and a signal wire for each side. I will be most impressed if this is all it needs. Will hopefully be securing the extended cables tonight and also making the headlights and indicators work. Maybe even the brake light switch. Need to drain the water from the coolant system and move the temp senser towards the thermostat housing and then refil with Antifreeze. Been away all weekend driving around Germany, but im back now and ready to crack on and finish my trike, I feel late nights coming but its all good
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Post by Deleted on Oct 25, 2011 19:43:36 GMT
Not done too much tonight apart from play with lights, see what works, have had rear LED indicators and side lights working, have taken headlight off and wired up the headlight ready to plug into the loom. Had the hazard circuit in and working, well impressed with that, looks the business and the switch flashes in time too. Been trying to put the cables into the EXUP unit top side, need a look a...t my mates R1 to setup the bottom unit. Will move more wiring forward on Saturday and get the lights all ready to wire in. Have removed that panel on the dash centre (Didnt like how it looked) I have covered the entire dash face with a very good Carbon Vinyl, glass fibre repair to the back of the dash to cover the first holes cut and to strengthen the existing holes. Although the Carbon effect is not superb, until I am blessed with Carbon material to fabricate it will have to do.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 27, 2011 16:56:49 GMT
Got the Exup valve unit finally setup, not sure when it works, maybe when the engine starts. Its all wired in anyway. Managed to free the bolts for the rear spot caliper so have managed to replace the spacers, bolts and arm bolt with the correct ones to mount onto my disc.  |
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