So, a little more done today on the bike. Made up a bracket to hold the front master cylinder resevoir out of aluminium and gave it the once over on the buffing wheel.
Mounting the rear master cylinder posed a question - in or out? I decided to mount the master cylinder on the inside of the rearset, so I then needed to drill out the threads on the rear set and bolt right through. I think it looks much neater. That presented another problem, in that the actuator rod for the master cylinder was further away from the rearset arm. So, I decided to machine a tapered connecting shaft from aluminium and inset a little nylon bearing at the rearset end so that it can turn slightly. I wasnt keen on the fluid resevoir and I couldnt find anywhere that looked remotely good to put it. So, I used an idea from my racing days and made a "mini resevoir" from some clear tube and then machine a little black nylon cap to keep the contents in.
Moving to the rear of the bike, I have bought a small battery to run the Boyer Ignition system and the only two lights - front and rear. Its a 12v 3AH, however it shuld be plenty. The idea is to mount it under the hump. So, I have planned to use some aluminium angle and create a "pocket" for it sit snuggly then retained by a rubber strap. Before I could start on that, I wanted to get the plate sorted out that will hide the inside underneath. I chose some lightweight aluminium sheet and then made a template up out of the traditional cornflakes packet, marked it out and cut. It will be pop riveted to the frame, however, you get the general idea
Hopefully, finish this little piece off next weekend
