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Started the Hybrid build

Started by dusty350, July 27, 2020, 02:51:11 PM

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dusty350

Frame just back from powdercoating, so I can start adding the parts I've already refurbed;

20200725_165023 by dusty miller, on Flickr

Wheels went for coating today, so hopefully have a rolling chassis in a couple of weeks.

Dusty

m in sc


SoCal250

Wow that is simply bike porn!  :nana: :bacon:
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

dgorms

Now I really feel like a beginner "TURD"
rz,r5,ds7,srx,fzr400rr,vfr,cl77,s90, F-7,CL 77, CA-77,ad infinitum

sav0r

www.chrislivengood.net - for my projects and musings.

Organicjedi

Now that is pretty. :swoon:

Are you putting that dry clutch beautiful engine in there?

toffee

"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion..." - Newton's 1st law of Motion

dusty350

When it's up on it's wheels, the engine is ready to go straight in. Still a lot of parts to source, and all the paintwork to get done. I did a twin tap conversion on the tank to do away with the rubbish cross over tube at the front underside. The tail cowl needs cutting too as I plan on recessing the tail light with a bespoke bracket that I have a template for. Building a bike from just a frame is a ridiculously expensive way of doing it !!

Dusty ;D

mavguy


toffee

Quote from: dusty350 on July 30, 2020, 01:32:08 AM
...... Building a bike from just a frame is a ridiculously expensive way of doing it !!

Dusty ;D

Tell me about it!
Next project I will at least start with an almost complete bike.
Going the Hybrid route also adds a lot of expense.
"An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion..." - Newton's 1st law of Motion

Plasticman

What forks did you use on this project?

Rob
1976 - RD400 - road racer
1977 - RD400 - project (single shock/cartridge fork/modern wheels/brakes)
1978 - RD400 - Auburn themed motorcycle
1979 - RD400 - Daytona (under restoration)

dusty350

Hi
It's an Rgv front end with billet yokes to suit the Rd headstock and Rgv forks. You can use standard Rgv yokes - you would just need a 5mm spacer underneath the lower taper bearing on the stem to get it to work. The billet yokes have adjustable lock stops - the standard yokes would need them re siting for the Rd frame. It's up on it's wheels now;

20200811_130034 by dusty miller, on Flickr

20200811_131455 by dusty miller, on Flickr

20200811_130049 by dusty miller, on Flickr

Dusty ;D

Plasticman

1976 - RD400 - road racer
1977 - RD400 - project (single shock/cartridge fork/modern wheels/brakes)
1978 - RD400 - Auburn themed motorcycle
1979 - RD400 - Daytona (under restoration)

dusty350

Engine in today :toot:

20200812_142125 by dusty miller, on Flickr

And her stablemate got a glimpse  too;

20200812_142536 by dusty miller, on Flickr

;D

bostontrackrat

Fantastic work! It looks great!

Where did you source the stainless head bolts?