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Post by slugshot on Aug 19, 2013 21:35:00 GMT
Hi Bob
You will find it easier to fit the exhaust downpipes once the motor is in as the collector pipe goes through the rear of the chassis, there is plenty of room to fit it without the rear bulkhead on.
Can't help with your swingarm bearings as I left mine in as they had no play, the shaft goes in from the left so do a test fit before pressing the bearings into the swingarm and it should become clear which is the correct sides. You will need to make a spacer to fit on the end of the shaft as the nut will not clear the chassis.
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Post by RPA on Aug 20, 2013 19:41:14 GMT
Evening,
Many thanks for all the advice about the exhaust and bearings.
Looks like the exhaust will be coming off this weekend, along with the fuel tank and radiator. I was going to do an oil change before I put the engine in the kit, or will it be better if I do that later?
I'll look into the spacer when I get the kit, is it because the kit fixings for the swingarm are a different size to the bike frame?
Thank
Bob
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Post by erik on Aug 20, 2013 20:09:05 GMT
Remove the oil and replace when the coolant is added. The engine tumbles over pretty easy when installing in the chasis.
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Post by slugshot on Aug 20, 2013 20:15:32 GMT
The opening in the chassis for the swing arm is the same as the r1 the spacer goes on the outside of the right hand side lug before the swingarm nut so the nut can be tightened without hitting the chassis.
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Post by RPA on Aug 21, 2013 20:01:24 GMT
Thanks for the information, I think I'll understand better when I get the kit and see what I have to do.
Planning on going to the Donington show, which will be my first kit car show. With be having a good look at the parts section.
Bob
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Post by edwinwl on Aug 22, 2013 10:47:29 GMT
Perhaps also take you camera and make loads of detail pictures for inspiration.
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Post by RPA on Sept 9, 2013 19:06:09 GMT
Hi All,
Well went to the donington show and saw some good kits and some Imperial Stormtroopers! Also lots and lots of parts which showed me there are lots of ways to do the same thing.
Garage is already and even got a carpet offcut to put down. Walls also got a lick of paint to make it brighter sadly the dog decided to help at this point so I now know how to get white emulsion off a black lab!
I'm getting the kit on Friday and have been reading the build in kitcar mag so todays Question is should I put the floor in one large piece or in two smaller pieces? The mag suggested the latter would allow you to get to the pedals if you need to.
I was going for the one large piece after fitting the pedals, what do we think?
Ta
Bob
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Post by andy7b on Sept 9, 2013 21:17:07 GMT
Hi
I split mine into 3 rear section In carbon middle using the alloy supplied and it stopped at the first cross tube by the pedals I was going to fit the little front piece after it was built but I haven't bothered and its just fine :-)
Andy
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Post by slugshot on Sept 9, 2013 21:21:29 GMT
My floor is one piece but I fitted it quite late in the build although I shaped and pre drilled it before anything was added to the chassis while it was easy to lift.
Two piece would make it easier to get at the peddle fixings but once in place you shouldn't need to touch them, or you could leave the front section open with no floor, it would certainly solve the problem of road grit collecting at the front of the chassis
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Post by edwinwl on Sept 10, 2013 10:52:06 GMT
Two piece would make it easier to get at the peddle fixings but once in place you shouldn't need to touch them, or you could leave the front section open with no floor, it would certainly solve the problem of road grit collecting at the front of the chassis Yes, the tR1ke does collect grid. Not only at the front. I even found grid in the center tunnel. Only way to get in is by the space I made to fix the seat belts. Now and then vacuum cleaning is needed. |
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Post by slugshot on Sept 10, 2013 16:59:56 GMT
Two piece would make it easier to get at the peddle fixings but once in place you shouldn't need to touch them, or you could leave the front section open with no floor, it would certainly solve the problem of road grit collecting at the front of the chassis Yes, the tR1ke does collect grid. Not only at the front. I even found grid in the center tunnel. Only way to get in is by the space I made to fix the seat belts. Now and then vacuum cleaning is needed. Yes mines the same the grit gets everywhere, my tunnel is held down with 10 5mm stainless rivnuts so while the tunnel is removed to check the coolant hoses I get the vacuum cleaner out. |
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Post by andy7b on Sept 10, 2013 21:15:01 GMT
I haven't fitted the centre tunnel or the rear bulkhead nore the front piece of floor. I have only done 85miles so not so much but it was all in heavy rain and muck and I think most stuff just goes straight through :-)
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Post by RPA on Sept 25, 2013 19:43:48 GMT
Evening, Well the kit is in my garage and have been reading the guides so almost ready to put spanner to metal, but all of a sudden I have my weekends booked up for me! Should be starting next weekend and so try to get some pictures posted. What could go wrong?!  Bob |
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Post by RPA on Sept 25, 2013 19:44:10 GMT
Evening, Well the kit is in my garage and have been reading the guides so almost ready to put spanner to metal, but all of a sudden I have my weekends booked up for me! Should be starting next weekend and so try to get some pictures posted. What could go wrong?! Bob |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 26, 2013 9:54:54 GMT
Nah nothing will go wrong with a good mindset, beer, pizza and music
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