Wisconsin Eco-Exo-R build by Edward

[edvb]

Hello Everyone

Because of Kevin's busy schedule I was able to work out a deal to acquire his kit and get it on the road more quickly.

I also would have a demonstrator up here in WI for people to try out.

I will post a detailed build so hopefully it will help some of you out.

I do Electronics for a living so I will be able to help on any electrical issues you might have with your build.

Since WI is pretty strict on DOT Approved equipment I will have a Excel spreadsheet on all the parts that are DOT approved. It will list the part number, Vendor and best price in the US.

I have communicated with Scott and Kevin for a bit and read the manual a couple times so I feel pretty comfortable on tackling this project.

Between all of our inputs we should have some great builds with the lease amount of headaches.

Good luck to all and let me know if I can help in any way.

Edward

[mac]

Nice to see some progress on this Eco Exo R. Good luck with the build!

[edvb]

Update:

Kevin sent my kit yesterday and is expected to arrive tomorrow.

I can not thank Kevin enough for all he did in selling his kit to me . He is a true professional and helped me every step along the way.


I also have to thank Jimmy as he has been very helpful and a pretty clever guy.

[edvb]

I picked up the kit today and unwrapped and checked all parts and have them in the basement ready to go. I just can not believe how much care Kevin gave in wrapping each part.

Everything was perfect with not a scratch on any part.

I started an assembly table that I will finish tomorrow. Once I have the frame and engine on the table I will post some pictures. I hope everyone else is doing well.

I got my factory manual for a 03-06 Burgman 400 today if anyone need help.

Edward

[edvb]

Trike is in the basement on my worktable with the engine attached. It went smoothly with no hickups. It is looking very good. Pretty happy so far. Will post pictures soon.

Edward

[roger32849]

Edward:
I am in the process of ordering the "R" Eco kit through Exomotive based near Atlanta. My donor bike will be a low miles salvage 2007 Burgman. I am aware of the body changes in the nose of the 2007-2009 and some engine/CVT internal changes, but I do not believe there is any external mounting issues that would pose a huge problem mating the engine and associated parts to the Eco-Exo kit. There is one exception, the dual disk front rims. I am not sure how wide the Eco Exo wheel mount is. Other than that, I am all set to dismantle my donor and do a little custom paint work to the engine and start rebuilding calipers. I will post pictures as I work. Good luck with your project.

Roger
Worcester MA

[jimmybcox]

Roger,

Just buy 03/06 wheels, a guaranteed fit and they look cool. Dual calipers and rotors
will get complicated i think

[edvb]

Hi Roger

I think Jimmy is right about getting some 03-06 front wheels. Even with the single disk only one puck is being used as there was too much braking force with both pucks activated per wheel.

Not sure if the 07 front wheels are the same size.

[edvb]

Hi All

Here is the latest prototype gas tank.

The prints are all drafted and am ready to get it fabricated.
This last one is easier to fabricate and fits much better.

[edvb]

Well I found someone to build my tank. I should have it in a couple weeks. I also added some fluorescent fixtures above the work table so I am ready to start building. I also have a friend that will tack weld all the tabs I need to add and finish welding just before I get it reblasted and painted.

Things are looking up and with everyone in place I can start moving along.

[edvb]

Things are moving forward.







Thanks Scott for getting me the parts from Ebay UK.

I used all the parts in the build as the original steering column would let the shaft move back and forth that I did not like. The new OMP steering boss fits well with the new steering column and steering column switches you got me. Thanks!

I also had to redrill the mounting hole as they were to far back by about 3/8" .

My steering wheel will be here Monday so when that is installed I can set the proper distance for the seat.

I think I will have the frame painted silver with the GRP, Alloy floor and rear fire wall and fenders painted British Racing Green. The headlights are chrome and the rims are silver so this should look pretty spiffy here in the states. Or I could go with a black frame.

What are your thoughts on where I am going on this?

[Scott]

Looking good Ed, very nice,

Glad you got it all working, as for colour I think the red GRP you have and silver chassis would look the nuts!!!!

Scott

[edvb]

Thanks Scott.

I will have a better idea once I have it completed for the teardown.

Just some thoughts of different paint schemes.

I am also getting a custom radiator made that will have a bit larger cooling area. All the tabs and fittings will be in the right places so it should work well with the new gas tank.

[jimmybcox]

Good job Ed, I'm still plugging along (on the body plug). Finally made it to the point where i made a template which to work from. Its taken 5 gals of Bondo to create the plug on the chassis. Hoping to have it all in primer later today.

[edvb]

Thanks Jimmy.

I have Fenders !!! And a steering wheel with a quick release hub mounted. It works very well and am pretty excited about the seating position after mounting the wheel.

Here is the code for Wisconsin.

Trans 305.40  Fenders and bumpers.

(1) A fender over each rear wheel is required on every motorcycle except those originally manufactured without a rear fender. A front fender is required on every motorcycle manufactured after March 1, 1996. The fender shall cover the complete tread width area of the tire and lengthwise from 15° to the front and 60° to the rear when measured at the center of the axle to the top of the tire on a vertical plane.

They were pretty close in size and after trimming them down to size tonight they should work well. They are made from GRP so pretty light. they are 26.5 " long and 6" wide. They fit the curve pretty close after being trimmed down so I am pretty happy about them.

UPDATE:

The radius was a little larger that I liked. Also 6" was a little too large for my taste.

I ordered some custom 5" wide steel fenders that may work better.