The Norda

[atom4488]

" When I die someone will be trying to find out what it fits."

I suspect that many of us gearheads have tools, fixtures and whatnots in the shop that are for applications that are less-than-evident. That is certainly true for me/my shop. Many of those items were for one-time use, and can now be either passed on or disposed of, yet they still clutter the (proverbial) bottom drawer of the tool chest.

 

[Ratranger]

" When I die someone will be trying to find out what it fits."

I suspect that many of us gearheads have tools, fixtures and whatnots in the shop that are for applications that are less-than-evident. That is certainly true for me/my shop. Many of those items were for one-time use, and can now be either passed on or disposed of, yet they still clutter the (proverbial) bottom drawer of the tool chest.

But what if on the odd chance you need that tool again? I might never work on a set of koni/ikon shocks again, but there is a possibility so I keep my custom spanner.

 

[atom4488]

But what if on the odd chance you need that tool again? I might never work on a set of koni/ikon shocks again, but there is a possibility so I keep my custom spanner.

Absolutely...I would certainly keep that spanner! In my "heavy/infrequent use" tool drawer, there is a custom-made front crank-damper holder for an R500 Benz engine, a clutch alignment tool for a VW Beetle clutch, a fly-cutter for cutting valve reliefs in BMW 2002 pistons in-situ, a template for cutting openings on a custom Rupp front "mag" wheel and so on. Those are not going to get re-used in my lifetime and probably not in anyone else's. There are other tools made for specific applications that may yet see the light of day when repurposed.

A friend whose FIL was an old-school machinist gave me boxes of special tooling made by the FIL for purposes that I cannot fathom. Those too clutter the bottom drawer, as I can't yet bring myself to send them to the recyclers.

It's all just fun and games!

 

[Ratranger]

Absolutely...I would certainly keep that spanner! In my "heavy/infrequent use" tool drawer, there is a custom-made front crank-damper holder for an R500 Benz engine, a clutch alignment tool for a VW Beetle clutch, a fly-cutter for cutting valve reliefs in BMW 2002 pistons in-situ, a template for cutting openings on a custom Rupp front "mag" wheel and so on. Those are not going to get re-used in my lifetime and probably not in anyone else's. There are other tools made for specific applications that may yet see the light of day when repurposed.

A friend whose FIL was an old-school machinist gave me boxes of special tooling made by the FIL for purposes that I cannot fathom. Those too clutter the bottom drawer, as I can't yet bring myself to send them to the recyclers.

It's all just fun and games!

It's just like the 17mm headed bolt welded into a socket as a damper rod tool for XS forks, a modified tap follower with a flat face with leather glued on for engine turned finishes, a file turned into a slap hammer, a guide rod for pressing ??? Into ????. I even have vise grips modified to be snap setters from when I put a new top on a spitfire. There's probably more I'm forgetting, and there will be more made in the future too.

 

[Ratranger]

Rebuilt Koni shocks are on now. They are pretty simple to rebuild.

 

[Ratranger]

Mounted a tail light. Bought a lucas style LED light with cast mount from 4into1. I had to modify the mount to sit where I wanted it. Plus I have been cleaning the garage, I had way too much junk in there.

 

[Adamc]

Mounted a tail light. Bought a lucas style LED light with cast mount from 4into1. I had to modify the mount to sit where I wanted it. Plus I have been cleaning the garage, I had way too much junk in there.View attachment 363255View attachment 363256
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Great this bike is really starting to come together.

 

[Ratranger]

Thanks. I'm really liking the level feet casters on the stand. With the garage mostly cleaned up it was easy to move to clean partially blocked areas.

 

[Mailman]

Thanks. I'm really liking the level feet casters on the stand. With the garage mostly cleaned up it was easy to move to clean partially blocked areas.View attachment 363544

That stand looks like it would make it nice to work on your bike. I’m curious……how do you plan on getting it off and back on the ground?

 

[Ratranger]

That stand looks like it would make it nice to work on your bike. I’m curious……how do you plan on getting it off and back on the ground?

It tilts, so the whole thing acts like a ramp.

 

[Ratranger]

Starting to sand and smooth the seat so that I can polish it.

 

[Ratranger]

Figured out the seat hold down for the rear. Dzus 1500 series sliding latch. I made a large washer to make sure the load is spread out. I'll be able to rear the latches past the oil tank to remove the seat. Since the battery and fuse box are going there that might be important.

 

[Ratranger]

Front seat monts are done. I made pegs that push through a grommet.

 

[Ratranger]

So for the oil tank I bought a 2" monza cap, don't waste your money on the ones from India. Loose fit, pops open if you look at it funny, and probably can't seal.

Spend the extra for a US or UK made one. Positive latching, tight pivot, and looks like it'll seal very well.

I think the indian one was $20, the UK made one was $65 and $20 for the threaded neck to install it. I got the UK made one from classic british spares.

 

[Ratranger]

Made a slotted bar so that I can decide on footpeg location. This will let me move it through a pretty wide range and decide where it will be comfortable.

 

[willis]

You do some really nice work. I enjoy following along your threads!

 

[Bjorn]

Made a slotted bar so that I can decide on footpeg location. This will let me move it through a pretty wide range and decide where it will be comfortable.View attachment 364269

That's cleaver! You got a mill at home or the ability to laser cut parts externally?

May I suggest put foam on the seat to determine the peg position. Just temporary, so the geometry is similar to the end result regarding sitting height.

 

[Ratranger]

That's cleaver! You got a mill at home or the ability to laser cut parts externally?

May I suggest put foam on the seat to determine the peg position. Just temporary, so the geometry is similar to the end result regarding sitting height.

I have almost a full fab shop in my garage. Mill, lathe, MIG, TIG, 20t press, vapor blaster, parts washer, english wheel. Sometimes I can water jet a part during lunch break at work.

 

[Ratranger]

I did throw some foam on the seat, and I think this is where the footpegs will be. I have some cheap clipons coming today that put the bars 1" higher, so I'll recheck after I put those on. If I like the higher bars I will get better clip ons like the woodcraft ones. I'll spend $30 to try something before investing $200.

 

[Ratranger]

Details matter, added a carb support so that the manifolds don't have to do the work.