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Technical (Descriptive Topic Titles - Stay on Topic) => Frame => Topic started by: Greybeard on 11.09. 2018 14:57
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Last week:
I don't have any pillion footrests so I rode to my fairly local BSA shop, (C&D Autos) and bought a new pair for <£20, which I reckon is very good value. Now, the problems: The frame holes are
mahusive so that sidecars can be fitted, either side, (or both at once if you like!). The BSA parts list shows item 67-4183, Pillion Footrest Adapter, (solo). I've tried making something up out of scrap bits-n-bobs but that was not very satisfactory. I've just made a drawing of what I want and asked CPC Engineering if they are able to make a couple of the adapters. I'll let you know what happens.
If I had a hammer lathe I could have made something similar myself but I don't and I don't know anyone close to me that has a lathe.
Today I received a neat little parcel from CPC. They've made the frame adapters to my design. They use Stainless, (316, I think ) so they look fantastic. Price to make these was £28, including postage. Getting these adapters made up to my own design cheered me up considerably!
I'll let you and CPC know if they are ok so they can make some more if people want them. I can think of a couple of possible problems but we'll see how they are in practice.
I'm going to try to protect the paint on the toolbox from size nines by applying the thin plastic that is used to protect tablet and phone screens. If that doesn't work out I'm going to be asking pillion passengers to take their boots off and ride in their socks!
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G'day GB.
Good job mate.
The earlier plunger frames up to 52 were a little different in that the frame hole has a thread. The insert has a large hex.
Cheers
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G'day GB.
Good job mate.
The earlier plunger frames up to 52 were a little different in that the frame hole has a thread. The insert has a large hex.
Cheers
Thanks, I knew they once were threaded. I wasn't sure of the year. Do you happen to know the thread size? I can let CPC know in case they want to make a batch.
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That frame is in my spares shed, I'll look tonight.
Cheers
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That frame is in my spares shed, I'll look tonight.
Cheers
No rush. Please don't put yourself out.
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I did see it thisarvo but got sidetracked. I know it's a 1,1/8" hex.
Try again tomorrow.
Cheers
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G'day GB.
Finally got it out. 3/4"x20 TPI picture attached.
Same as the one Wozza was after last year.
Cheers.
Ps: Now I've got it out I'd better try to straighten it. The right side plunger mount is 1" higher than the left *eek*. Nothing a good whack with a 14 Lb hammer won't fix.
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Thanks Musko
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That seems very reasonable from cpc greybeard. I had a go at making my own pillion footrests a while back
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That seems very reasonable from cpc greybeard. I had a go at making my own pillion footrests a while back
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Good work!
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G'day Alex.
Nice work mate. What holds them up?
Cheers
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I just copied the originals I took off to be honest. It’s friction that holds them upright when not in use. Just nip the nyloc up enough so it pinches but also so theres enough movement when pivoting down. Seems to work well so far.
Thanks
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Musky and GB , I may be mistaken but I'm sure our friend Wozz was after that threaded version for his Plunger project so could you keep me posted on this , as Wozz is currently in bed at the mo with flo whopps that should be flu *whistle*
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Musky and GB , I may be mistaken but I'm sure our friend Wozz was after that threaded version for his Plunger project so could you keep me posted on this , as Wozz is currently in bed at the mo with flo whopps that should be flu *whistle*
I'm going to suggest to CPC that they keep the design of both types in case someone needs them. I haven't yet tested the ones I got from them.
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G'day Topdad.
I think Brett up in Brisbane had one for him.
Cheers