Landracing Forum

Bonneville Salt Flats Discussion => Build Diaries => Topic started by: oz on September 24, 2009, 02:07:44 PM

Title: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: oz on September 24, 2009, 02:07:44 PM

Well here we go again after a great trip to the salt this year my Wife "Beck" has decided that she would like to have a go,Myself I think its a great idea she has not ridden a bike in a few years but at least it means I will be getting chased into the garage to work on the bikes rather than getting bollocked for never being around or spending too much time and money on them!!

There aint too much to show yet but this is the weapon of choice a 884 Sloper Jawa with methanol carb it also has a Ducati monster cantilever rear end and wheel arriving soon,Oh do I love Ebay.....
I do like those units neat, light, and so easy to set up.

We move in the next few weeks to a new house with a garage so that means it wont be a fifty mile trip every time i want to work on the bike so everything is looking cushdy,

Hope I can fit in the tuning on my CBR and the building of the V twin in time for 2012!

Cheers Oz

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll140/oz110364/Image0011.jpg)

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: John Noonan on September 24, 2009, 03:06:43 PM

OZ,

Congrats on the new engine and future build..what did your bike run at the Bubs meet?



J

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: oz on September 24, 2009, 03:14:24 PM

We couldnt stay for BUB no more time of work and no more Nitrous or Funds we are saving for 2012 though might have to stay for a whole month.
The Engine was way under powered but the Chassis was great it just handled beautifully.
As Tim the toolman says arh arh arh MORE POWER!!! and we will do our best to bring it next time.

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: jdincau on September 24, 2009, 03:37:59 PM

where did you get the sign in the picture?

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: Nortonist 592 on September 24, 2009, 03:38:38 PM

Great engine.  Good luck with the new house and build.   Heres and idea for the build.  Love this bike.

(http://)(http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/6873/img017kza.jpg)
By weslake (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/weslake) at 2009-08-20

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: Becks on September 25, 2009, 02:48:46 PM

We picked this (and some other signs) up from some firefighters that were also running at Bonneville and staying at the same campsite as us... you can find them at www.pasttimesigns.com
Real nice guys, but you'll miss out on the beer they gave us!
They can also do some cool digital stuff and put your vehicle in the sign!
Bye for now oz & becks

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: guttley782 on September 28, 2009, 03:32:22 PM

That is GOOD news Oz!

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: coloradodave on October 02, 2009, 11:49:17 PM

We were in line with that bike in the special coarse this year, very very cool thumper, I still have some hearing loss from it.
Anybody hear how fast it went?

Dave

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: JimL on October 03, 2009, 01:44:05 AM

This will be a fun project to watch!

...of course, you already know how much I like the "different" stuff.

Keep us posted!
JimL

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: oz on October 05, 2009, 11:43:57 AM

Cheers Jim and congratulations its a shame we missed each other on the salt would have been nice to have a chat.
more pics soon everything is in boxes as we get ready for the move.
TTFN Oz

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: Freud on October 05, 2009, 12:11:09 PM

Makes more sense oriented this way.

You hooked me with the name of the company that made this sign.

I'll buy a sign instead of a Halloween costume.

FREUD

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: Stainless1 on October 05, 2009, 02:38:53 PM

Freud, you always wear the same costume for Halloween anyway... and that one scares small children as well as adults....  :roll:  I've seen you wearing it at the 6.... and it sure scared me.....  :-o although it might need ironing for this year....  :-D
 :cheers:

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: John Noonan on October 05, 2009, 05:45:26 PM

Quote from: Stainless1 on October 05, 2009, 02:38:53 PM

Freud, you always wear the same costume for Halloween anyway... and that one scares small children as well as adults....  :roll:  I've seen you wearing it at the 6.... and it sure scared me.....  :-o although it might need more ironing for this year....  :-D
 :cheers:

Fixed it... :wink:

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: Becks on October 25, 2009, 05:22:37 PM

Becks here... some time since the last post, but we have (finally) moved house YAY!!! Oz now has a garage and I have a garden - joy! The garage is just long enough to get a full length of frame tube in (21') with enough room to move around and cut it.
The Jawa is on the bench (see photos) - so far we have an engine, carb and swinging arm... sprocket carrier and gear box are next on the shopping list.
It's been a busy few weeks, but we're getting there now... the CBR that went toBonneville this year is in the front room still shedding salt and work will start again on that in the spring. Here's to a short winter!
Becks


(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu11/beckcid/100_0271.jpg)


(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu11/beckcid/270909007.jpg)

(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu11/beckcid/100_0273.jpg)



(http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu11/beckcid/100_0269.jpg)

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll140/oz110364/100_0267.jpg)

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: oz on November 02, 2009, 12:14:47 PM

The project took a little step further in the right direction today with the arrival of a fully re conditioned FXR 5 speed box of Ebay for a measly 300 quid, Bargain i reckon so the mock up is starting to look good.

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll140/oz110364/Image0030.jpg)

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll140/oz110364/Image0031.jpg)

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll140/oz110364/Image0032.jpg)

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll140/oz110364/Image0033.jpg)


Hopefully tommorow the Eaton blower should turn up and then we can make a start at mounting the three units together,It looks like the whole thing is going to be around 15 inches wide and maybe 26 inches high if i can figure out a way to make some real short forks either leading link or centre hub i aint decided which yet, The frame however will have to wait until the garage is re wired i dont think it is upto the draw of the welder.
TTFN Oz

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on November 02, 2009, 06:25:53 PM

Oz, here's my chance to ask -- just what is a quid?  How much -- just slang for one pound, or a pair of 'em, or five -- I've seen the word used and haven't ever been told the definition.

I know, I know -- if I lived near you I'd know.  But - -

Thanks.

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: Glen on November 02, 2009, 06:30:53 PM

Heck SSS, I thought he mis-spelled SQUID or it was a dirty word you blanked out :evil:

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: Cajun Kid on November 02, 2009, 06:35:17 PM

LOL at Glen,,, now that was funny.... :cheers:

Charles

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: oz on November 03, 2009, 12:39:06 AM

Ah a quid, let me see is it a Squid without a lisp a Quad that has a drive shaft hanging out or an offhand funny remark that has been spelt wrong?
At the current exchange rate a Quid is about $1.50ish I think,You really should spend more time here!!
TTFN Oz

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on November 03, 2009, 07:39:00 AM

So do I understand that a "quid" is a separate and unique amount of money, NOT related to a pound?  Or is it a pound and you just didn't answer specifically?

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: RayTheRat on November 03, 2009, 08:33:29 AM

From www.dictionary.com:

Quid
–noun, plural quid.
British Informal. one pound sterling.

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: oz on November 03, 2009, 09:15:14 AM

You got it Ray,Bargain or what!!

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: oz on November 04, 2009, 02:29:41 PM

The Blower has turned up a brand new M58 Eaton of a BMW Mini but one thing I didnt take into consideration was the rotation of the blower,Seems my options are to
A,use a belt from the crank to a contra rotating gear.
B.Drive it of the starter ring gear of the clutch but that may get a bit hot.
C.Drive it of the opposite side of the motor but that means a load of machining.
the other problem /query is where the hell is the oiling on it, has anyone had experience of the usage of these blowers
Cheers Oz

 (http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll140/oz110364/Image0036.jpg)

(http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll140/oz110364/Image0035.jpg)

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: beerbellykelly on November 18, 2009, 07:33:06 PM

hi OZ nBECKS- :-)i have played with third generation eaton m45 and m90,S   undoubtedly a well engineered product, leading the way in Roots type blower development,in fact the only progress for a long time!
. Boost is produced by volume displacement rather than tip speed like a centrifugal blower. This alloWs even better boost from zero RPM.

the lubrication system is self contained.so no need for oil lines,returns,or cavitation catch tanks.

i did a bit of work for EATON- but not on the the automotive side,the machine used to produce the unique rotor profiles was made by HOLROYD,it was their install guy that i spoke to ages ago about the kompressor merc before they came out.

these blowers run INCREDIBLY hot,but out in the open,on methanol i see no problem.

its was a pleasure to see and feel just how light these potent little thumpers are.

GO OZCO!!!

I BELIEVE THATS A M45----

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: oz on January 17, 2010, 09:20:42 AM

Been a while but I actually managed to get in the workshop and do a bit... a very small bit,
I thought I would have a go with the gearbox and mock it up to see how everything would line up!

I now have a dilema the Harley FXR gearbox has a tapered shaft and my clutch basket which was given to me (Cheers Daf) is a later model with splines rather than tapered shaft model.

Apparently there is an upgraded shaft does anyone know anything about them and where I can get hold of one.

Cheers Oz

Title: Re: Czech it out Becks avin a go
Post by: beerbellykelly on January 19, 2010, 07:13:14 AM

i been a member of a vintage american vee twin site for a while,there are some very up to gearheads there,let me have the model details or dimentions and i,ll go n ask them,

i found some good deals on INDIAN parts via the site-

im due a visit to the hills of buzzrd,but must stay off the beer for a week,so after then!

i just keep melting!!