Fenella's going away outfit :-)

MerlinPV12 · 30-05-2017, 08:37 PM

Well, its that time of year again. So, for TT 2017 Fenella is showing off her new outfit of a 3.2kg Ti full system and a magnesium swing arm - the seat has been re done with the Manx logo properly done, i.e. not as the last one with one leg 25mm shorter than the others and upside down! These are phone pics so not great as the colour looks washed out. The last one is as she is coming out of the factory after the exhaust was fabricated, you can see the soon to be redundant lambda's hanging down. Its also got the stock seat on, with a painted cowl. The quality of the picture is a bit better.

The exhaust is just starting to blue nicely, and will look much better once it goes all over. And yes it is loud. Think old bevel twin with a megaphone and you're pretty much there

The sound on the overrun is just gorgeous +3HP and 2.6 torque, runs a lot smoother from the bottom end, no loss of power on original, the extra comes in around 6k

It's like pushing a 125 around when manhandling her. Will get her weighed when I can find a weighbridge.

Mirrors are now all black, as are the fluid pots and I have anodised the levers and resets

The spring should be red, but only arrived back today, so its running on a black loaner, which still looks good. Have still to have the NCR cover polished to match the swing arm, but that will have to wait!

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Mr Gazza · 30-05-2017, 08:54 PM

I think you can put one wheel at a time on bathroom scales and add the two weights together?... Rather saucy mate..

MerlinPV12 · 01-06-2017, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I think you can put one wheel at a time on bathroom scales and add the two weights together?... Rather saucy mate..

Thanks Mr G

Albie · 30-05-2017, 08:55 PM

Gorgeous I am now sad and regretting But only for seeing yours

Jez900ie · 30-05-2017, 09:19 PM

Very nice! Who did the seat for you?

MerlinPV12 · 30-05-2017, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Jez900ie

Very nice! Who did the seat for you?

Thanks Jez - Hawthorn and Heaney did the embroidery, then Mike at Auto Interiors (near Heathrow) put it all together - can highly recommend both.

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utopia · 30-05-2017, 10:05 PM

Er, yes .. well .. oh my goodness.

The whole thing must be superlight.
And I can believe the 125 comparison .. my 750 turned into a 350 2-stroke after it got carbon wheels.

Superb, in all the right ways.
Maybe a tad pricey to fit my own preferred compromises, but right on the money, as it were.

And yes, I weigh mine by adding bathroom scales readings from both wheels.
Purists could raise the other wheel on a plank of the same height, but its unlikely to be significant.
The difficulty is holding the bike steady without affecting the reading, but its do-able.
Afterthought .. I guess you could paddock-stand the other end ...?
My improved method will involve two cheap, high range, electronic "spring"-balances from china, some webbing slings and a stout garage beam. Possibly a chain hoist too, but that's being fussy.
Food for thought for the weight conscious perhaps ?
Either way, you can add the two readings to get the total mass, because the balances are in parallel.

Luddite · 31-05-2017, 12:13 AM

Stunning! Where are the tie-down points (to stop it floating away when you park it?!).

MerlinPV12 · 31-05-2017, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Luddite

Stunning! Where are the tie-down points (to stop it floating away when you park it?!).

Thank you sir, its been fun and agonising in equal measure - I started the latest changes in January, the exhaust was finished on the 15th May, I finally got the bike back yesterday!

If I go out on it, it will be tethered to me at all times! Any other time it has several Almax chains and various other devices to keep it from going anywhere...

MerlinPV12 · 31-05-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by utopia

Er, yes .. well .. oh my goodness.

The whole thing must be superlight.
And I can believe the 125 comparison .. my 750 turned into a 350 2-stroke after it got carbon wheels.

Superb, in all the right ways.
Maybe a tad pricey to fit my own preferred compromises, but right on the money, as it were.

And yes, I weigh mine by adding bathroom scales readings from both wheels.
Purists could raise the other wheel on a plank of the same height, but its unlikely to be significant.
The difficulty is holding the bike steady without affecting the reading, but its do-able.
Afterthought .. I guess you could paddock-stand the other end ...?
My improved method will involve two cheap, high range, electronic "spring"-balances from china, some webbing slings and a stout garage beam. Possibly a chain hoist too, but that's being fussy.
Food for thought for the weight conscious perhaps ?
Either way, you can add the two readings to get the total mass, because the balances are in parallel.

Ermm, with my luck I stand a very good chance of dropping it, so Slobs' MOT centre idea is looking favourite for now - and thanks for the kind comments

utopia · 31-05-2017, 02:03 AM

Ha !
Is it entirely a coincidence that the aluminium scrap bin in the background is turned so that, at first sight, its label appears to say "minimum" ?

MerlinPV12 · 31-05-2017, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by utopia

Ha !
Is it entirely a coincidence that the aluminium scrap bin in the background is turned so that, at first sight, its label appears to say "minimum" ?

If only I were that observant

You do realise with observations like that your encroaching on Dirty's territory... :-)

Uncle Bob · 31-05-2017, 09:21 AM

That is rather lovely! What\where\how... the forks?

MerlinPV12 · 31-05-2017, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Bob

That is rather lovely! What\where\how... the forks?

Cheers Uncle Bob, 4 years in the making, just wanted to put something together that at least came from my ideas, if not physical labour. Forks are stock sleeves anodised red with Maxton GP30 internals. Rear is Maxton too. Brakes are GP4 RS - back brake is still %**t like so many others!

slob · 31-05-2017, 09:45 AM

Your friendly local MOT centre should be able to weigh it for you.

Looking good Mike.

30-05-2017, 08:37 PM	#1
MerlinPV12 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: London Bike: M1100evo Posts: 231	Fenella's going away outfit :-) Well, its that time of year again. So, for TT 2017 Fenella is showing off her new outfit of a 3.2kg Ti full system and a magnesium swing arm - the seat has been re done with the Manx logo properly done, i.e. not as the last one with one leg 25mm shorter than the others and upside down! These are phone pics so not great as the colour looks washed out. The last one is as she is coming out of the factory after the exhaust was fabricated, you can see the soon to be redundant lambda's hanging down. Its also got the stock seat on, with a painted cowl. The quality of the picture is a bit better. The exhaust is just starting to blue nicely, and will look much better once it goes all over. And yes it is loud. Think old bevel twin with a megaphone and you're pretty much there The sound on the overrun is just gorgeous +3HP and 2.6 torque, runs a lot smoother from the bottom end, no loss of power on original, the extra comes in around 6k It's like pushing a 125 around when manhandling her. Will get her weighed when I can find a weighbridge. Mirrors are now all black, as are the fluid pots and I have anodised the levers and resets The spring should be red, but only arrived back today, so its running on a black loaner, which still looks good. Have still to have the NCR cover polished to match the swing arm, but that will have to wait! [/IMG] __________________ Traa-dy-liooar Last edited by MerlinPV12; 06-07-2017 at 03:00 PM.. Reason: Photobucket wanting $399 per year for 3rd party image hosting!

30-05-2017, 08:54 PM	#2
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,972	I think you can put one wheel at a time on bathroom scales and add the two weights together?... Rather saucy mate.. __________________

30-05-2017, 08:55 PM	#4
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,034	Gorgeous I am now sad and regretting But only for seeing yours __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/

30-05-2017, 09:19 PM	#5
Jez900ie Pleasantly surprised! Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Stoke on Trent Bike: M900ie Posts: 780	Very nice! Who did the seat for you? __________________ Monsters don't hide under the bed, they sleep inside the shed

30-05-2017, 10:05 PM	#7
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	Er, yes .. well .. oh my goodness. The whole thing must be superlight. And I can believe the 125 comparison .. my 750 turned into a 350 2-stroke after it got carbon wheels. Superb, in all the right ways. Maybe a tad pricey to fit my own preferred compromises, but right on the money, as it were. And yes, I weigh mine by adding bathroom scales readings from both wheels. Purists could raise the other wheel on a plank of the same height, but its unlikely to be significant. The difficulty is holding the bike steady without affecting the reading, but its do-able. Afterthought .. I guess you could paddock-stand the other end ...? My improved method will involve two cheap, high range, electronic "spring"-balances from china, some webbing slings and a stout garage beam. Possibly a chain hoist too, but that's being fussy. Food for thought for the weight conscious perhaps ? Either way, you can add the two readings to get the total mass, because the balances are in parallel.

31-05-2017, 12:13 AM	#8
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	Stunning! Where are the tie-down points (to stop it floating away when you park it?!).

31-05-2017, 02:03 AM	#11
utopia No turn left unstoned Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: leicester Bike: M750 Posts: 4,561	Ha ! Is it entirely a coincidence that the aluminium scrap bin in the background is turned so that, at first sight, its label appears to say "minimum" ?

31-05-2017, 09:21 AM	#13
Uncle Bob Registered User Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Milton Keynes Bike: M1100evo Posts: 233	That is rather lovely! What\where\how... the forks?

31-05-2017, 09:45 AM	#15
slob . Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: East London Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 9,735	Your friendly local MOT centre should be able to weigh it for you. Looking good Mike.