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spikenipple
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PostPosted: 14:48 - 11 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

buzzer1955 wrote:
None Ducati this time, but with lockdown still in place I helped a mate out who needed some brake calliper pistons for a Norton Commando he is rebuilding...

I made two out of stainless steel for him as the originals were pitted quite badly... took a while to grind a tool to the correct angles and get the speed of the lathe right to get a nice finish, but I got there in the end...

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What is the shank size of the tools you're using? Can you adjust the tool height easily on your toolholder? Depending on what your toolpost accepts I might have some spare indexable toolholders I can pop in the post for you.
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PostPosted: 09:39 - 27 Apr 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fantastic build, fantastic thread!
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PostPosted: 10:52 - 10 May 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Been a while since I updated....early May, lockdown continues, still can’t ride, it’s very frustrating to have bikes on the drive and not ride them!!

done a few more jobs like programme the ignition advance to get a steady tick over, and importantly retard the ignition at cranking speed to give the starter motor an easier time.

Also balanced the carbs. for years I used a mercury gauge for this but a mate borrowed them and broke it! so I bought a set of gauges, but noticed I could get it closer by ear! so I checked the gauges by connecting them to a single vacuum source and found they were all reading differently! hence the single gauge with 5 valves. the 5th valve provides damping to the gauge. I have found you can get a perfect tick over with this method.

lets hope we can ride soon!

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PostPosted: 17:17 - 23 May 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Middle of may and lockdown has eased a little and I have been out doing a few miles... It runs REALLY well on the carbs! the throttle response is amazing and it feels very crisp and lively! made a few adjustments to the timing at low RPM, but the jetting feels OK, and a plug chop confirmed its not far out... just need to put a few miles on it now... its VERY loud though!

will post a video soon as I can get someone to take it!




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PostPosted: 21:04 - 23 May 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fantastic! I can only rate the post "Cool" and not "Super Cool" Sad

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PostPosted: 15:22 - 28 May 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Easy-X wrote:
Fantastic! I can only rate the post "Cool" and not "Super Cool" Sad

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Been out and about the last few days bedding things in after the rebuild... one thing I noticed was its slow to turn over when you start it. I had upgraded the cables, and the starter itself was good, so I had another look at the timing. When I did the map, I had the first RPM point at 400 with 10 degrees BTDC and the second at 1000 again with 10 degrees... so i changed this to 5 degrees from 400 to 1000, so there is not so much advance at cranking speed.
I also configured the software so it did two full dead revolutions before it sparks...  this means the engine is properly spinning before it fires... It really spins over now and starts MUCH better

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PostPosted: 15:33 - 28 May 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is the work of supreme talent! Bravo sir Clapping

Looks bloody amazing.
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PostPosted: 16:18 - 28 May 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

buzzer1955 wrote:
I also configured the software so it did two full dead revolutions before it sparks...


Funnily enough I run a similar system: it's usually the kill switch I forget when I kick it over but I've even been known to forget the ignition key Wink
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PostPosted: 16:28 - 28 May 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Very nice, but just for completeness, I would paint that cruiser a nice candy burnt orange.
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PostPosted: 16:44 - 28 May 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

Shaft wrote:
Very nice, but just for completeness, I would paint that cruiser a nice candy burnt orange.


How did you know I have a thing about orange Mr. Green

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PostPosted: 22:53 - 29 May 2020    Post subject: Reply with quote

This thread has made my penis dribble.

Best thing on here for a long time.
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