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Post by roger32849 on Feb 6, 2016 16:20:12 GMT
Ed,
You are going to have to remove the Eco-Exo logo from your trike and apply a Ferrari logo if you keep going in same direction with all those upgrades. Anyway, sounds like you have your photon blaster beams all aligned, calibrated, and fully operational. Now to find a planet to destroy, maybe something in a Galaxy far far away.
Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by edvb on Feb 7, 2016 21:21:06 GMT
I wanted automated headlights so now I have them. I even tweaked the gas level gauge so it reads proper. I am running out of things to do in a hurry. I am down to just detailing the trike now.
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Post by roger32849 on Feb 13, 2016 18:17:37 GMT
Hey Eddie: Do you have your slide rule in hand? What's next on the Project. Pretty soon your trike will be like the Delorean on "Back to the Future".... Yea, Roads???.where you're goin you don't need ROADS!!...
Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by edvb on Feb 15, 2016 3:50:57 GMT
Roger, you and I are alike and any detail that needs to be addressed will be done. I finally got the last details done tonight. Here are some pictures of the wiring harness and a video of the delayed headlights. There are always changes how it was done and some of the pictures seem the same but they are not! This is the latest and about all the changes I plan to make. I might go Bluetooth for the input for the amplifier later on but that would be about it. I hope everyone enjoyed the build and the thought's trying to make it better. The Photon's are so much brighter especially on high beam. Unfortunately that does not up on the video. Edward Video MVI_3580 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_3564 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_3572 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_3570 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_3567 by evanbelkom, on Flickr IMG_3566 by evanbelkom, on Flickr
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Post by edvb on Feb 21, 2016 17:25:52 GMT
I was able to pick up a pair of 2012 front calipers for very low cost. I will see how hard they would be to adapt to what I have now. If it is too much work and not getting much benefit from them, I will just resell them to someone else. They are smaller,lighter and are a right and left pair. They are sliders instead of fixed like what I have now. We will see. 2005 $_572 by evanbelkom, on Flickr 2012 1 by evanbelkom, on Flickr Edward
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Post by erik on Feb 21, 2016 20:41:27 GMT
Neat! YEah I recal you having issues to get your calipers aligned. That's abut the weakest construction of this kit. Good move.
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Post by edvb on Feb 21, 2016 21:24:20 GMT
Well it will require some cutting and welding on the mounts to make them fit properly. If I decide to do it I might wait till the end of the riding season so I have all Winter to work on it. The two wheel hoops will have to be repainted after welding so not a small quick job I suspect. I should be done about the time you get yours approved.
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Post by roger32849 on Feb 22, 2016 16:44:38 GMT
It is mid winter now Eddie. I know you wanna do it...... YOU know you wanna do it. So you might as well get it done. It will probably be a huge improvement over your current calpers. I say go for it now while it is still cold. It shouldn't take more than a couple of weeks..... still Winter when you "get er done"!!! LOL
Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by edvb on Feb 22, 2016 19:18:20 GMT
Ok I got the calipers and did some measurement's.
2005 calipers 48 Oz. each 2012 calipers 34 Oz each
28 Oz savings
After looking at all the factors I decided to keep the calipers I have. The stock caliper's are just better quality units. The main pad's are about half the area but with opposing pistons. I should have more pressure on the pad's so it might be a wash. If I needed more stopping power I can just connect both set of pads with a short brake line to each caliper but I do not think it will be needed.
The 2005 caliper's are larger overall but after placing both in the same space it was not that much of a difference at all.
Thanks Roger for pushing me to try and give it my best shot.
Edward
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Post by edvb on Feb 22, 2016 22:18:36 GMT
Erik
By the time I added and welded the extra metal to fit the new caliper's I might only save about 10-15 Oz for both and that just would not be worth the hassle to change them. I also think the 2005 caliper looks better overall even if it is bigger.
Once I knew what washers I needed to shim each caliper they worked perfect for 3000 miles. I have everything written down and on the PC so it no longer is an issue.
My 2005 calipers are like new and parts are easily available so it was the right decision to make. It was worth checking it out and spending the afternoon trying to see how they would fit to find out I already have the best of the two calipers installed.
Edward
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Post by roger32849 on Feb 23, 2016 23:29:31 GMT
Well Edward. Some answers you get for free, some you get for $39.99 but ya get free shipping. I never tried to mount the 2008 calipers, it just made my build easier to use the 2006 and older. Since I was using a newer model engine, I suspected I would have more issues with the fitment of the newer model donor parts than I did. I agree with you about the older calipers. They are darned nice looking... "Snazzy" even, especially when powder coated bright red..... like, ohhhh... Mine for instance... I have never had a bit of problem with brake effectiveness, fade, balance or any other issue. I agree with you on the shims. Once in place, budda...bing.... they do the trick to align the calipers.
There was a lot of territory all of us blazed for the Eco-Exo. You with the front mounted radiator, and me with the newer model engine... As well as Erik with his build emulating his favorite "Monster"... "Ducati Monster" that is. As we went forward, we know how the tires wear, how the brakes stop and how amazed we are at the speed that 400cc engine delivers. With so many miles on our builds, we have spent minimal time (if any at all) on repair. I do have to admit, I enjoy making the subtle changes, the face lifts and other stuff associated with "making it mine". We can't really call those repairs.
I know we have this running joke about doing the final and absolute last thing to (your) trike. A change of some sort to make it better, safer, brighter, more comfortable, music, horns, and then something else after all of that....and off you go again down the happy trail to "Builder Fulfillment City". No matter what, there will always be, a trailer, a trike cover, LED lit something or other, or in this instance newer calipers...."sigh"..... :-) Doesn't it feel good though...... What's next?
Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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Post by edvb on Feb 24, 2016 1:31:33 GMT
Thanks Roger.
Sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and see where it takes you. This was something that just nagged me for the last couple years and I can now put it to rest. I was able to return it so little money was lost.
I pretty much have it as far as I can go and the last details has proven the correct choice so no longer need to make any more changes.
The bonnet and instrument panel has turned out so well it now only takes seconds to remove or install both for maintenance.
Since mine is done everyone has their eyes set on Roger's new modifications.
Can't wait to see it Roger!
Edward
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Post by edvb on Feb 24, 2016 23:41:19 GMT
I was able to buy a pneumatic brake bleeder today and replaced the brake fluid and bled all three calipers. It only took about 15 minutes and I have a rock hard petal. I took it for a spin and the brakes work perfectly now. I was easily able to lock the front wheels if needed so the balance between the front's and rear seems about right.
I am going for a short spin tonight to see how the headlights work out. I will post a video if I can. Then it will be in storage till Spring. I sure am glad to get all the details completed now so in spring I just have to turn the key and go!
Edward
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Post by edvb on Feb 25, 2016 1:15:59 GMT
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Post by roger32849 on Feb 25, 2016 14:32:42 GMT
Ed
Very nice video. The new lights (lasers) are really bright. Just keep away from the airports as not to blind pilots on final. I will be looking for more videos, like in the daytime to functional test your freshly bled brakes... Maybe a drifting video, or smoke show...
I will be back in the garage today. Going to finish some stuff and then post pictures when I finish, which will more than likely be this Sunday.
Catch you later Roger Worcester, Massachusetts
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