Slow Monster rebuild - Page 20

Mr Gazza · 09-09-2017, 09:13 AM

[QUOTE=350TSS;547134– but no actual M900 progress.[/QUOTE]

I couldn't agree less... That's good progress.

It does bug me when folk call it OCD when they have a bit of a tidy up.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a crippling affliction which ruins lives and often prevents sufferers from even leaving their own homes.
Good workshop management and general tidiness is just sensible.

Sorry I know you were only joking, I should have let it go... It's okay, I can handle this..

Albie · 09-09-2017, 11:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

I couldn't agree less... That's good progress.

It does bug me when folk call it OCD when they have a bit of a tidy up.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a crippling affliction which ruins lives and often prevents sufferers from even leaving their own homes.
Good workshop management and general tidiness is just sensible.

Sorry I know you were only joking, I should have let it go... It's okay, I can handle this..

I have a good clear out quite often ( yes that too ) as its good for the mind and soul to be organised just for a few days weeks. I often find my self being untidy by taking on too many jobs to satisfy others then throw all the paint and tools back in the garage in the way just to rid the house of clutter. Had a purge in the garage loft this week of all the large almost empty boxes from tank deliverys and old 1100s carbon tank parts ( remember those days with affection. Fsie exhaust long boxes and fsie parts up there with some 1100s plastic parts which I don't need.
I still don't really have room to put the bike lift in the middle of the garage as I need as its up against the wall right now as to why all the photos one side. Hoping with another tidy up soon as its pretty much together so can collect all the not needed parts together tidy.
Then buy some more tidy bins and make my garage efficient with more sockets and better lighting.

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 10:41 AM

Some progress this week

re-manufactured components for the catch tank and the mounting arrangement for the regulator rectifier complete with 2 thrust bearings which will go either side of the mounting plate

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 10:44 AM

Work on the battery bo

x took a lot of time, deciding where the electrics are going to go is proving a challenge.

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 10:45 AM

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 10:46 AM

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 10:50 AM

The area between and below the carbs and the battery is available but I felt that the co positioning of various wiring bits, MU v2, starter solenoid would not be best put just where the float bowls could drip inflammable liquid onto them. Also positioned there would restrict air flow to the rear cylinder.

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 10:53 AM

Decided that the V2 unit could sit right behind the headstock and there would be enough room to get the wiring into and out of the unit. Sorry for shkey picture

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 10:57 AM

Side view - challenge now is to find a means of mounting it - probably from the set screws that hold the ignition switch in place, the small bracket which holds the plastic latch for the wiring connector on the back of the head stock tube will have to go.

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 11:04 AM

Whilst thinking about the wiring I was concerned to make it as easy as possible and decided I would use the horn mount as a common earth point for Battery, regulator rectifier V2 unit and run wires back there from all points. I initially thought I would use a bit of SS studding so the horn would be mounted below the the lug welded to the frame and the common earth would extend upwards about 40mm with the capability of attaching all the earths to it. In the back of my mind I remember reading somewhere that SS is actually not that good an electrical conductor, checked out the internet and sure enough it is far from an ideal material so some 14mm hexagon brass bar was ordered so I can manufacture the part

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 11:13 AM

I installed the phosphur bronze bush into the underside of the bottom yoke to take the regulator /rectifier mounting arrangement. I wish the regulator would arrive so I can get on with manufacture of the plate and see if it all works

350TSS · 16-09-2017, 11:17 AM

Next week I will hopefully finish the battery box mold, finish the catch tank mold, start on the mold for the CF headlight and think where I am going to mount the starter solenoid, unfortunately I am running out of room and it may have to go behind the battery and under the float bowls, in which case I will need another CF mold to provide a cover for it.

Jez900ie · 16-09-2017, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 350TSS

Next week I will hopefully finish the battery box mold, finish the catch tank mold, start on the mold for the CF headlight and think where I am going to mount the starter solenoid, unfortunately I am running out of room and it may have to go behind the battery and under the float bowls, in which case I will need another CF mold to provide a cover for it.

Just a few simple jobs then - you will be finished by Monday night and can take the rest of the week off!

350TSS · 22-09-2017, 01:21 PM

Some good progress this week, as usual two steps forward one back, although fortunately not too far to the rear.

Battery box mould now one fill and rub down away from being resin primered.

350TSS · 22-09-2017, 01:26 PM

Head light mould also in a similar situation. Cut the original in 4 " foam and then tried to file the shape, but that was never going to work so I drilled a 10mm hole in it and put a coach bolt through it and turned it down in the drill.

09-09-2017, 09:13 AM	#286
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,807	[QUOTE=350TSS;547134– but no actual M900 progress.[/QUOTE] I couldn't agree less... That's good progress. It does bug me when folk call it OCD when they have a bit of a tidy up. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder is a crippling affliction which ruins lives and often prevents sufferers from even leaving their own homes. Good workshop management and general tidiness is just sensible. Sorry I know you were only joking, I should have let it go... It's okay, I can handle this.. __________________

16-09-2017, 10:44 AM	#289
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	Work on the battery box took a lot of time, deciding where the electrics are going to go is proving a challenge.

16-09-2017, 10:41 AM	#288
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	Some progress this week re-manufactured components for the catch tank and the mounting arrangement for the regulator rectifier complete with 2 thrust bearings which will go either side of the mounting plate

16-09-2017, 10:45 AM	#290
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419

16-09-2017, 10:46 AM	#291
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419

16-09-2017, 10:50 AM	#292
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	The area between and below the carbs and the battery is available but I felt that the co positioning of various wiring bits, MU v2, starter solenoid would not be best put just where the float bowls could drip inflammable liquid onto them. Also positioned there would restrict air flow to the rear cylinder.

16-09-2017, 10:53 AM	#293
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	Decided that the V2 unit could sit right behind the headstock and there would be enough room to get the wiring into and out of the unit. Sorry for shkey picture

16-09-2017, 10:57 AM	#294
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	Side view - challenge now is to find a means of mounting it - probably from the set screws that hold the ignition switch in place, the small bracket which holds the plastic latch for the wiring connector on the back of the head stock tube will have to go.

16-09-2017, 11:04 AM	#295
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	Whilst thinking about the wiring I was concerned to make it as easy as possible and decided I would use the horn mount as a common earth point for Battery, regulator rectifier V2 unit and run wires back there from all points. I initially thought I would use a bit of SS studding so the horn would be mounted below the the lug welded to the frame and the common earth would extend upwards about 40mm with the capability of attaching all the earths to it. In the back of my mind I remember reading somewhere that SS is actually not that good an electrical conductor, checked out the internet and sure enough it is far from an ideal material so some 14mm hexagon brass bar was ordered so I can manufacture the part

16-09-2017, 11:13 AM	#296
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	I installed the phosphur bronze bush into the underside of the bottom yoke to take the regulator /rectifier mounting arrangement. I wish the regulator would arrive so I can get on with manufacture of the plate and see if it all works

16-09-2017, 11:17 AM	#297
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	Next week I will hopefully finish the battery box mold, finish the catch tank mold, start on the mold for the CF headlight and think where I am going to mount the starter solenoid, unfortunately I am running out of room and it may have to go behind the battery and under the float bowls, in which case I will need another CF mold to provide a cover for it.

22-09-2017, 01:21 PM	#299
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	Some good progress this week, as usual two steps forward one back, although fortunately not too far to the rear. Battery box mould now one fill and rub down away from being resin primered.

22-09-2017, 01:26 PM	#300
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,419	Head light mould also in a similar situation. Cut the original in 4 " foam and then tried to file the shape, but that was never going to work so I drilled a 10mm hole in it and put a coach bolt through it and turned it down in the drill.