Dr. Stein grows "funny creatures"

Twincam · 09-05-2009, 8:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

thanks Twin yeah it's the alternator-regulator/rectifier block

Hmmmm. Would be good to check what the battery is showing whilst it is running, and what the stator and other parts are thowing out (but then you'll have to put things back on).

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

... can pretty much garantee Matt and Black will not be in this ones future

still havn't made my mind up about the SSSA tho.....

Each to their own I say - how much fabrication is needed to put the SSSA onto it? If its way too much, why bother? Also, would it also be easy enough for you to go back to the stock swing arm if you were to change your mind? (also you won't be able to lift the rear end up unless you get a proper SSSA lift)

If you are going to power coat the wheels/rims for example (not sure if the blade has a 16/17" front wheel - might be wise to do the conversion now?) you might have to make up your mind fairly quickly. Have you thought about putting a later blade front end on (USD forks etc etc etc)?

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TO DO:

1) Keep loopy away.... Possibly by means of electrification or claymore mines if she gets to persistant

Thats a tough one. May have to tie her up and get DOG to watch over her?

Sideshow bob · 09-06-2009, 4:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

how much fabrication is needed to put the SSSA onto it? If its way too much, why bother? Also, would it also be easy enough for you to go back to the stock swing arm if you were to change your mind? (also you won't be able to lift the rear end up unless you get a proper SSSA lift)

none.... to do the standard conversion. just a spacer

sounds far to simple

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Originally Posted by Twincam

If you are going to power coat the wheels/rims for example (not sure if the blade has a 16/17" front wheel - might be wise to do the conversion now?) you might have to make up your mind fairly quickly. Have you thought about putting a later blade front end on (USD forks etc etc etc)?

would like to go USD... custom yoke (the std one looks to thin).... havn't checked wheel size.. will loook this morning

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Thats a tough one. May have to tie her up and get DOG to watch over her?

maybe he'll sit on her... that'll stop her

LoopyLee · 09-06-2009, 4:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Thats a tough one. May have to tie her up and get DOG to watch over her?

And I thought you were a nice person

radiobloke · 09-06-2009, 6:01 PM

just sat and read thru this thread...

firstly....giz your shock!!!!...WP...niiiice

secondly....how can you moan and worry about a SSSA when you then go and put USD forks on it?...how many times has that been done?

the long and short of it is that you won't find ANYTHING that hasn't been done yet...short of making your own single side front end ( which has already been done in several ways) or graft adifferent/bespoke swingarm on...which has already been done.

trust me...I know that its SO hard to do owt unique...so go with what looks cool.

SSSA's on blades look cool...end of.

however...grind off all the numbers/tabs/un-needed casting marks and maybe put a brace over it ( all have been done before by the way)

I'm gonna be running my brake lines thru and arm ( again...been done before)

forget original...go with what you think looks cool....build t for you...no-one else!

nice bike to start with tho...

and Loopy...forget sitting on a blade...as soon as you ride one you'll think its as light as a feather...I remember my first ride on a blade...was hooked from that day.

I though I was doing 60mph...was doing 115 round Nottingham Ringroad without trying!

Sideshow bob · 09-07-2009, 3:22 AM

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

secondly....how can you moan and worry about a SSSA when you then go and put USD forks on it?...how many times has that been done?

the long and short of it is that you won't find ANYTHING that hasn't been done yet...short of making your own single side front end ( which has already been done in several ways) or graft adifferent/bespoke swingarm on...which has already been done.

trust me...I know that its SO hard to do owt unique...

.... you right RB... Nothings unique (well... Not for long)

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

so go with what looks cool.

SSSA's on blades look cool...end of.

that's the plan (at the moment)... If I think it'll be cool i'll do it

but... my problem with the SSSA is more... that I'm seeing more and it appears, to me, that many people have just used it and then not balanced the look.... and unique abortion of a bike is not my Idea of cool (altho some may like it.... each to there own eh!

)

would rather stick with the std setup if the SSSA is just gunna look tacked on.....

.....guess it's cos I aint really made up my mind what way I want the build to go yet* and the more i think about it the more extreme I wanna go... just gotta work out if i'm capable of doing it

*too many ideas not enoph bikes

Twincam · 09-07-2009, 8:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

.....guess it's cos I aint really made up my mind what way I want the build to go yet* and the more i think about it the more extreme I wanna go... just gotta work out if i'm capable of doing it

Anythings possible as long as you are willing to put the effort in

(and have a nice wad of cash)

radiobloke · 09-07-2009, 8:46 AM

the balance and look of the bike is down to you mate...make it look right when others haven't. use different fabrication and bodywork

I think I'm on the way to managing it on the big bird. and yeah...theres some god awful builds around. Your brief is to make sure yours aint one

Sideshow bob · 09-07-2009, 2:36 PM

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

the balance and look of the bike is down to you mate...make it look right when others haven't. use different fabrication and bodywork

Very true.....

and I'll have no one to blame if it looks like a pigs ear

but I do like to puzzle over things* It gives me summut to do while i'm bored at work**

*then steam in half cocked before realising I've thought off everything except some small minor detail that turns out to be very important
**not that I'm ever bored at work (incase my boss is reading this)

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

I think I'm on the way to managing it on the big bird.

have you updated your build thread

must have a look

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

and yeah...theres some god awful builds around. Your brief is to make sure yours aint one

*

*

... there also some great builds spoilt by minor details (but thats only my opinion.... I'm sure some people hate mine)

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Originally Posted by Twincam

Anythings possible as long as you are willing to put the effort in

(and have a nice wad of cash)

I wish

radiobloke · 09-07-2009, 5:18 PM

i'll upload some pics mate...

Sideshow bob · 09-07-2009, 5:23 PM

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

i'll upload some pics mate...

radiobloke · 09-07-2009, 5:58 PM

cbr1kfireblade · 09-07-2009, 5:59 PM

looks great RADIO

cant wait to see the undertray

sidmarklong · 09-19-2009, 2:21 AM

You got one.... Do it!

Sideshow bob · 09-19-2009, 3:43 AM

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Originally Posted by sidmarklong

You got one.... Do it!

... well the currunt plan is to use it

.....

...was gunna pull off the original today, but no removal tool may put a stop to that

sidmarklong · 09-19-2009, 3:44 AM

Shaped charges??????

Sideshow bob · 09-19-2009, 3:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sidmarklong

Shaped charges??????

EXPLOSIVES?!

sidmarklong · 09-19-2009, 10:19 PM

I know, thats not exactly a good way. However, I had no other idea at the time.

sidmarklong · 09-20-2009, 12:01 AM

The need of a special tool, may require the acceptance of not using the SSSA for now.
On the other hand; getting the blade to a Fighter look, and making it work proper, is the most important thing to consider for now. The SSSA can be a later mod, after you have settled all other problems. Who knows? maybe you will find the correct socket/wrench/device, on loan during the biuld, then you can have what you want.
No, I dont think the Tooth Fairy will bring it, no matter how many teeth you put under the pillow

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Maybe a little lookin on Ebay for it, or somebody on this Forum will come off one, long enough for you to use it, or buy it cheap.
In any case, I wish I was doing something like this.

Sideshow bob · 09-20-2009, 5:31 AM

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Originally Posted by sidmarklong

The need of a special tool, may require the acceptance of not using the SSSA for now.

but I wanna do it NOW

Typicaly I got one for the gixxer... but it dosn't fit the Blade

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Originally Posted by sidmarklong

The SSSA can be a later mod, after you have settled all other problems. Who knows? maybe you will find the correct socket/wrench/device, on loan during the biuld, then you can have what you want.

Maybe a little lookin on Ebay for it, or somebody on this Forum will come off one, long enough for you to use it, or buy it cheap.

There plenty to do ... so, suppose theres no hurry...
Gotta try a bit of welding* first too

that'll be fun

* and buy a fire extinguisher

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Originally Posted by sidmarklong

No, I dont think the Tooth Fairy will bring it, no matter how many teeth you put under the pillow

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Damn!!..... and I put all* of Loopys under there last night

*along with her head, some may call it smothering

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Originally Posted by sidmarklong

In any case, I wish I was doing something like this.

... we could do with some more build threads.....

DO IT

or feel free to bung up any advice as I get on with mine

Sideshow bob · 09-20-2009, 12:08 PM

... absolutly no progress this week.....

after a week on call I havn't really felt like doing anything*

that said it's been nice to laze around doing pretty much nothing all weekend, contemplating and waiting for some bits to arrive can be quite relaxing... and my current facination for doodling roadkill has kept me amused (so much so... it may well be incorperated into this project

)

*except for a bit af jet fiddling and test running the gixxer**

** (152.5 mains at moment skiddy

)

jazzy · 09-20-2009, 9:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

... absolutly no progress this week.....

after a week on call I havn't really felt like doing anything

Slacker!!

sidmarklong · 09-20-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

... absolutly no progress this week.....

after a week on call I havn't really felt like doing anything*

that said it's been nice to laze around doing pretty much nothing all weekend, contemplating and waiting for some bits to arrive can be quite relaxing... and my current facination for doodling roadkill has kept me amused (so much so... it may well be incorperated into this project

)

*except for a bit af jet fiddling and test running the gixxer**

** (152.5 mains at moment skiddy

)

152.5 mains is good. As long as that bike pulls all the way, and dosent make a big black clowd. You probably got it. Always a little tweaken and experimenting. By the way; the needles I sent that are in the holder are for 38mm carbs. They are Ti, work great for a while,(until the brass emulsion tubes wear out), and give the best needle range. If you use them, always have another set of emulsion tubes ready. Ti will wear out brass. Yes, I did have 38mm carbs on my Gixxer. They are the best mod carbs for a budget. Guarranteed to make any Gixxer come to life, and reach full potential. Thats just me talken

. Your the Wizard.

radiobloke · 09-21-2009, 6:48 AM

I have to admit...I haven't read the majority of the posts in here...just scanned them.

but do i read (scan) right...your not using a SSSA cos it needs a special tool? what? do you mean to adjust the chain?

I know someone who picked one up for £4 off ebay!!!

Sideshow bob · 09-21-2009, 3:08 PM

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Originally Posted by radiobloke

I have to admit...I haven't read the majority of the posts in here...just scanned them.

but do i read (scan) right...your not using a SSSA cos it needs a special tool? what? do you mean to adjust the chain?

I know someone who picked one up for £4 off ebay!!!

na!.... you scanned too quick RB......

I'm using it

I just aint got the proper tool to remove the original swingarm pivot bolt/castle nut* yet!

......and rather than whack it with a screwdriver I'll either wait till i get one (the tool) or botch summut up to do the job at some point

*or whatever its called??

Sideshow bob · 09-21-2009, 3:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

......and rather than whack it with a screwdriver I'll either wait till i get one (the tool)

Please note: this takes great restraint on my part... as whacking things till they come off (or break) is part of my make up*

*it's like asking a bear to use the portaloo and not just sh!t in the wood!!!

now I wanna hit it !!!!

jazzy · 09-21-2009, 3:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

Please note: this takes great restraint on my part... as whacking things till they come off (or break) is part of my make up*

*it's like asking a bear to use the portaloo and not just sh!t in the wood!!!

now I wanna hit it !!!!

I'll give you.....2 more days and then let the Whacking's begin

Sideshow bob · 09-21-2009, 3:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jazzy

I'll give you.....2 more days and then let the Whacking's begin

.... I recon I can hold out till saturday

jazzy · 09-21-2009, 3:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

.... I recon I can hold out till saturday

Yeah.....WHATEVER!!

sidmarklong · 09-22-2009, 5:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

but I wanna do it NOW

Typicaly I got one for the gixxer... but it dosn't fit the Blade

There plenty to do ... so, suppose theres no hurry...
Gotta try a bit of welding* first too

that'll be fun

* and buy a fire extinguisher Damn!!..... and I put all* of Loopys under there last night

*along with her head, some may call it smothering

... we could do with some more build threads.....

DO IT

or feel free to bung up any advice as I get on with mine

Here comes a bung up of an Idea; A socket can be cut to fit the pockets on the castle nut in question. In other words; give this socket teeth. Yes, the socket will need to be the correct size to meet the diamitter. I have done such a thing before, on a milling machine for just such a purpose. A die grinder with a cutting wheel, or arbor bit will do, to cut the teeth.
Here is a bit of encouragement; SSSA on a Gixxer has been done quite a bit.
SSSA on a Blade IS as Rightious as You can get.

Bucko@buck88.ka · 09-22-2009, 7:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jazzy

I'll give you.....2 more days and then let the Whacking's begin

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Originally Posted by Sideshow bob

.... I recon I can hold out till saturday

Have i got this right, your gunna start whacking it of on saturday ?