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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #225 on: 25.07. 2017 00:51 »
how much weight is that fairing gong to add Tim? looks rather large (and very cool)

All alloy  *dribble*, has to be period too, some of the period fairings were very heavy but they make the bikes faster  *yeah*
Also provides room for some subtle (18") BSA logos  *whistle*

the build timeframe is tight, new rod bolts have arrived ex SRM, big end shells due from Nelson anyday, but the crank needs a grind and the (steel capped T140 eg A70) rods checking. Rings coming from Cycle Torque in Hamilton, ooh need new wire circlips! a few loose ends  ;) Pistons and bore still within wear tolerances but only 9:1 (+60), would love a set of hi comps that size. Damage to engine Cases away being welded up by Jamie  *work*

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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #226 on: 25.07. 2017 23:45 »
Cant wait to see it in the flesh - Benders Tuxedo!
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #227 on: 26.07. 2017 05:11 »
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Benders Tuxedo!
don't you dare put a bow-tie on that thing *evil*
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #228 on: 26.07. 2017 08:38 »
Hi Tim
do you tested the fairing in the windcannel?
Nice fan beside the corner *smile*


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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #229 on: 26.07. 2017 09:51 »
Spose you could call the shed a windtunnel on a friday arvo when the mates turn up. LOL.
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #230 on: 07.08. 2017 06:41 »
Don't actually have an engine right now, cranks at the grinders, but thought you might like to see the body  *woo*
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #231 on: 07.08. 2017 07:39 »
looks awesome Tim!
i assume its gong to be silver?
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #232 on: 07.08. 2017 09:20 »
looks awesome Tim!
i assume its gong to be silver?
Mike,
I think the colours called aluminium, I think it'll stay bare alloy initially, but it does look good. Perhaps it might need to be painted silver one day.
I've theoretically got some 18" BSA Red logo's turning up to go on the sides, but the priority right now is to rebuild the bottom end this Saturday with Bob. I need an engine
Cranks ground so need to flush the sludge trap and reassemble. New ARP bolts, shells, rings and circlips. Pistons still in serviceable limits. In theory I need the motor fully reassembled and back in with ancillaries by the end of this weekend so I can run it up next weekend  *whistle* It is looking tight.

I did learn over the weekend that with the fairing fitted and the gearbox in, then its too late to install the clutch pushrod  *doh* That will have to wait until the fairing comes off to refit the motor.

See you Wednesday night I hope.
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #233 on: 07.08. 2017 11:36 »
Sorry RR ,I'd be pleased to help but it's a bit of a hike from Liverpool , couldn't you get someone more local ???  *smile*
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #234 on: 07.08. 2017 12:48 »
Hi Tim,

tell all the guys who know Sonja and me kind regards on wednesday *wave*

I m still waiting for the sixspeed, maybe I can fit till the next race in ten days


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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #235 on: 07.08. 2017 14:04 »
Silver/Aluminium or maybe polished, just imagine how many tubes of Autosol Solvol that would take  ;)
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #236 on: 08.08. 2017 00:08 »
Sorry RR ,I'd be pleased to help but it's a bit of a hike from Liverpool , couldn't you get someone more local ???  *smile*

Bob, you've put me on the spot, there I was counting on your being here. If you can't make it luckily I do have a fallback Bob who is a wizard with crankshaft assembly to assist.
Will be a big day I need that motor back together and back in pronto
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #237 on: 08.08. 2017 00:15 »
Hi Tim,

tell all the guys who know Sonja and me kind regards on wednesday *wave*

I m still waiting for the sixspeed, maybe I can fit till the next race in ten days

Klaus, will do and please pass my regards to Sonja. i'm looking forward to seeing how different the bike is to ride with both the dustbin and six speed fitted. Hopefully the brakes can cope.
Thankfully  *eek* being August and Taupo its going to be very cold and most likely wet, so the fairing may help the methanol beastie run warmer and the brakes unlikely to overheat. But I'll still need my thermals under my race leathers. We're also now forced to wear CE chest protectors.  Do need a new skid lid, got growled at last scruitineering for my old lid. Pondering going Bell Bullitt for the retro look; sadly open face lids don't meet the CE requirements so need to stick with full face.
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #238 on: 08.08. 2017 00:20 »
Silver/Aluminium or maybe polished, just imagine how many tubes of Autosol Solvol that would take  ;)
The thought did pass my mind that Bender may need renaming to Brasso!

The fairing isnt absolutely perfect so don't think a full polish will suit it, but do want it smart.
Paint would enable a wee bit of filler so may be an option further out but not a priority
I think this will create some wow's in the pits and thats just from me and my crewman Mark!
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Re: The road rocket racing sidecar project
« Reply #239 on: 08.08. 2017 12:09 »
Keep us all posted RR cheers and sorry to let you down ,I was on my way but the wife stopped me !! *sad* Sue packs a mean upper cut !! *fight*
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