Made new pins. I did scrap 3 of them, the 1.2mm drills are rather fragile. Had much better luck once I changed pulleys on the mill and ran a little over 2000rpm.
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The Norda
- Thread starter Ratranger
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In that pic pin third from the bottom looks tapered, is it just an illusion?
Just an illusion, I checked them at 3 points to make sure they were straight.
Thats your IMAGINATION, It was Just An Illusion.
Managed to find all NOS brake cam arms for less than it would cost to rechrome the ones I have.
Some of the linkage pieces I made are now available on ebay, they are proud of them, making my own was a good choice.
I also bought an oxy acetylene torch at the swapmeet today. Got it for a good price, so now I can start thinking about trying to make a fender with the english wheel.
Some of the linkage pieces I made are now available on ebay, they are proud of them, making my own was a good choice.
I also bought an oxy acetylene torch at the swapmeet today. Got it for a good price, so now I can start thinking about trying to make a fender with the english wheel.
Congratulations... an oxyacetylene torch set is essential shop equipment, IMO. Its a good thing that used sets can be acquired cheaply and that replacement parts are readily available, at least for name-brand sets.
Torches vary wildly in price around me. Mostly from high, to I could buy new for that.
I got the new cam arms in. They should look good on the polished brake plates.
I got the new cam arms in. They should look good on the polished brake plates.
"Torches vary wildly in price around me. Mostly from high, to I could buy new for that."
Here in Montreal you have to rent cylinders unless they are the smallest ones, which you can either own outright or rent. I have the small ones, which I own. Got my oxyacetylene torches, regulators, the small bottles and a cart from a neighbor who was moving, in a hurry, I think! He wanted $25, which struck me as reasonable under the circumstances
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Here in Montreal you have to rent cylinders unless they are the smallest ones, which you can either own outright or rent. I have the small ones, which I own. Got my oxyacetylene torches, regulators, the small bottles and a cart from a neighbor who was moving, in a hurry, I think! He wanted $25, which struck me as reasonable under the circumstances
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That's a deal. Here I can buy and own just about any size bottle. But space and cost are a consideration."Torches vary wildly in price around me. Mostly from high, to I could buy new for that."
Here in Montreal you have to rent cylinders unless they are the smallest ones, which you can either own outright or rent. I have the small ones, which I own. Got my oxyacetylene torches, regulators, the small bottles and a cart from a neighbor who was moving, in a hurry, I think! He wanted $25, which struck me as reasonable under the circumstances
Got the rear hub polished up. I need to clean my bench off to set up a paint station so I can spray the hubs with cerakote mc5100.
I'm debating which tank I want for this bike. Both I'm looking at are from Tab classics. I'm debating between the sprint and mini manx tanks. I'm personally leaning towards the mini manx.
https://tabclassics.com/products/fu...int-short-circuit-manx-style-alloy-fuel-tank/
https://tabclassics.com/products/fu...tanks/norton-mini-manx-style-alloy-fuel-tank/
I'm debating which tank I want for this bike. Both I'm looking at are from Tab classics. I'm debating between the sprint and mini manx tanks. I'm personally leaning towards the mini manx.
https://tabclassics.com/products/fu...int-short-circuit-manx-style-alloy-fuel-tank/
https://tabclassics.com/products/fu...tanks/norton-mini-manx-style-alloy-fuel-tank/
I'm leaning towards the mini manx tank because it has a little more bulk and the cb engine is bigger than the norton or triumph twins. Plus I do have the 43mm forks, so the front is a little bulkier. I do like both, but with the cost only 1 will be bought.Yeah, me tooooo.
I like the Short Circuit Manx tank...
Here's a pic of the one cb swapped featherbed I found online. It's got a manx style tank, that's part of what has me leaning towards it.
That's nice. The turbo kit is cool, but I'm not sure I'd want to deal with the associated tuning hassles.
Got an amazon special airbrush booth. Going to use it to spray the polished bits with cerakote.
Haven't done much lately. Waiting on parts and funds. Ordered all transmission bearings for the motor, ordered a mini manx tank from TAB classics it's in works but has a lead time since they are hand made, and started working on a headlight mount.
Started with cheap china headlight mount, mainly for the fork brackets. I can make it all but when brackets are $20 it's not worth it. They put the light too far forward and too low, so I started prototyping new arms and settled on 2" back and .8" up. I'll make a drawing and cut them out of aluminum next.
Started with cheap china headlight mount, mainly for the fork brackets. I can make it all but when brackets are $20 it's not worth it. They put the light too far forward and too low, so I started prototyping new arms and settled on 2" back and .8" up. I'll make a drawing and cut them out of aluminum next.
I'll leave the headlight here until I can sit on the bike. Up and down is easy, if I want it further back I'll have to make different arms.
Got some cheap shocks to have something better than zip ties to hold the swingarm up. Also to check and verify the chain won't hit anything.
Next I plan on setting the head back on and installing carbs so I can plan the oil tank and check fuel tank clearance. So I'll need to buy carb rubbers soon.
Next I plan on setting the head back on and installing carbs so I can plan the oil tank and check fuel tank clearance. So I'll need to buy carb rubbers soon.
Got the email, my tank is finished. Just gotta wait for the international shipping now.
