Other Bikes and Work shop Woes
First off these are just that minor woes, I count my blessings that I have no real problems, just things in the workshop that require more time than anticipated.
First there is the XS 850 that is being converted to wire wheels with dual 320mm discs and R1 callipers. The front hub is the same as an XS 650 so I thought the bracket I made for the 650 would work as a template for the 850. No the calliper mounts on the 850 are off set to the 650 ones and the twin disc Yamahas run smaller discs than the single disc ones. The hubs and disc spacers are bead blasted ready for painting just need to make the adaptor plates.
While I was on the job I thought a hydraulic clutch conversion would be good as well but got a bit carried away machining and went through the case. Fortunately it is where a dowel fits so not too hard to fix.
Then there is the XS650 long rod race crank the refuses to be trued up, this is taking far too long but perseverance will pay off.
Then there is the home brew crank triggered CDI ignition and charging system. Have had it running and advancing but can’t get the alternator cover on due to the position of the pickups.
Oh and I almost forgot the crowning glory. After a many hours making the perfect plug for a fairing mould and waxing it until it was perfect we got a dud batch of gel coat and it wouldn’t set properly so had to scrape it all off and prepare the plug again.
All in all the last little while has not been super productive but this is all part of fiddling about with old bikes.