Build tread (kind of)
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Maybe it's camera distortion, but that seems like a big steering wheel - what is the diameter ?
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Its ca 30 cm diameter, smaller than my other one but just a sketch to see what feels good before i order the aluminium. I think i have to drive a litte bit before i am completly sure and driving is yet while avay...EricStarmer wrote: ↑Sat Sep 26, 2020 4:32 pmMaybe it's camera distortion, but that seems like a big steering wheel - what is the diameter ?
What size wheel are most common?
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Must have been the camera angle - that's actually smaller than mine, which is about 34cm. I'm not sure what is "normal", but I believe some people have problems with clearance between the wheel and their upper legs. I also have a steering wheel "quick disconnect" which makes it easier to get in and out without stepping on the seats.
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Adjusted the rear UV joint to run more smoothly. The standard Guzzi shocks (will order later today) are about 30 cm long bolt to bolt? I get free movement between 20-34 cm. Is that enough?
If it goes to plan there will be a brass tank looking like the top of a radiator but with oil ventilation instead of water. The air filter took some searching but a Renault Laguna filter was long and narrow enough to fit the box that will be built.
Unsure about the placement of the speedometer, think i have to sit in the right place and move it about until i see.
Couldn't help myself this weekend and made some quick sketches of the size of air filter, oil tank, dashboard and hood.
This was by far not the most important thing on the list but just for fun. If it goes to plan there will be a brass tank looking like the top of a radiator but with oil ventilation instead of water. The air filter took some searching but a Renault Laguna filter was long and narrow enough to fit the box that will be built.
Unsure about the placement of the speedometer, think i have to sit in the right place and move it about until i see.
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Brilliant!
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A few steps forward and some sideways, seems to be building in all ends at the same time. Have got most of the parts (think i said that before) and just wait for the rear axle (of the right length), front shocks and some other small but important parts. During this time i make what i can.
The seats started as the rear seat for a 197-something Saab 95. Still got a good spring in it and split in half it turned out quite good. Maybe something to cover with too. Made the battery holder in front of the passenger feet. Can't rivet anything yet, I have to wait for the first inspection. Took a chance and ordered some clecos, absolutely wonderful for temporary work.
The small space beneath the battery will hold a small leather toolbag (or smuggling kittens)
(and yes i love my little bead roller too )
The seats started as the rear seat for a 197-something Saab 95. Still got a good spring in it and split in half it turned out quite good. Maybe something to cover with too. Made the battery holder in front of the passenger feet. Can't rivet anything yet, I have to wait for the first inspection. Took a chance and ordered some clecos, absolutely wonderful for temporary work.
The small space beneath the battery will hold a small leather toolbag (or smuggling kittens)
(and yes i love my little bead roller too )
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Good work. You might like to check what the height of the seat will be when finished. I am 6'2" and have a hole cut in the wood base of my seat so that my ears etc are not too far out in the breeze. The T3 I am building will have a 30mm taller windscreen to get my eyeline into the screen instead of on the top edge. Keep up the good work.
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I think i will have to drive a bit before i know if i really like the feeling in those seats, maybe a bit thinner and harder. There will be left over parts of foam when i make the back rest so i might try that for the seat too.
The last (well, but..) parts arrived and i could finally put i down on the ground. It leans a bit backwards, ca 19 cm ground clearance in the front and 12 cm rear. I got the front shocks from Triking and the rear is used MG California (ca33 cm). Can i use those shock absorbers if i put an extension on the top end? Think i seen others do it that way.
The roads around here are a bit uneven so i think i will be wiser to rise the rear rather than lower the front much. How much is the usual ground clearance?
The last (well, but..) parts arrived and i could finally put i down on the ground. It leans a bit backwards, ca 19 cm ground clearance in the front and 12 cm rear. I got the front shocks from Triking and the rear is used MG California (ca33 cm). Can i use those shock absorbers if i put an extension on the top end? Think i seen others do it that way.
The roads around here are a bit uneven so i think i will be wiser to rise the rear rather than lower the front much. How much is the usual ground clearance?
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I raised my rear up quite a bit when I had the old shockers from the donor (Fornales) fitted.
Captive nuts needed for ease of fitting.
Captive nuts needed for ease of fitting.
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Thank you! I will make something similar for my rear shocks.
Our lathe is built for wood but can be persuaded to deal with metal too. Here for polishing a bit of pipe for the outer spacer for the rear axle. Is this correctly mounted? The brake plate is resting on the outer spacer. It looks the same as others to me. Do i need to restrain it sideways too? I am building a stopper so it can't start turning when i brake but it can wiggle about a little bit sideways. Is that all right?
(the shocks will be cleaned and painted later on) Since i wont be using the original Triking gear lever i started to build that too, don't worry it will get i bit lighter.
The reverse leaver is wrapped in cloth and tape at the moment.
Our lathe is built for wood but can be persuaded to deal with metal too. Here for polishing a bit of pipe for the outer spacer for the rear axle. Is this correctly mounted? The brake plate is resting on the outer spacer. It looks the same as others to me. Do i need to restrain it sideways too? I am building a stopper so it can't start turning when i brake but it can wiggle about a little bit sideways. Is that all right?
(the shocks will be cleaned and painted later on) Since i wont be using the original Triking gear lever i started to build that too, don't worry it will get i bit lighter.
The reverse leaver is wrapped in cloth and tape at the moment.