Author Topic: 2nd 100cc APS build  (Read 178249 times)

0 Members and 2 Guests are viewing this topic.

Offline maj

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 743
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #90 on: February 03, 2015, 03:54:35 PM »
where were you looking when you thought of that ??

Great idea

Offline roygoodwin

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 44
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #91 on: February 03, 2015, 11:30:09 PM »

Offline sofadriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 518
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #92 on: February 04, 2015, 01:00:02 AM »
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catenary :wink:

Very interesting. How the heck did you know the word Catenary?  :? :-o :-D


Roughed in another nose rib then threw on a rough windshield shape just  for planning. I knew I'd have to "wing it" a little here but it's going to work out fine. I'll cut out a better version and use it to make a final rib that will set the shape of the top of the windscreen. I'll use 1/16" Lexan for the final windscreen.
« Last Edit: February 04, 2015, 01:08:36 AM by sofadriver »
Mike in Tacoma

"aww, what the hell - let's just do it".............

Bike #833
100cc A/G, A/F and APS/G (in 2019)

Offline sofadriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 518
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #93 on: February 04, 2015, 01:07:36 AM »
where were you looking when you thought of that ?? 

Knowing me, I probably accidentally noticed a long strand of pearls hanging between two of my favorite things!  :cheers:

Here's another shot of the windscreen and one of the thigh rests. My kneecap is about where that line is by the axle. Once I'm on it, it's actually very comfortable. I'll have to be careful not to fall asleep.  :-D
Mike in Tacoma

"aww, what the hell - let's just do it".............

Bike #833
100cc A/G, A/F and APS/G (in 2019)

Offline wobblywalrus

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5503
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #94 on: February 04, 2015, 08:43:05 PM »
Mike, is your bike's snout short enough to comply with the regs?  There are limits on how long it can be in many rulebooks.

Offline sofadriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 518
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #95 on: February 04, 2015, 10:03:34 PM »
Yep,  a full inch.  I have to keep checking with my framing square because it looks so close.
Mike in Tacoma

"aww, what the hell - let's just do it".............

Bike #833
100cc A/G, A/F and APS/G (in 2019)

Offline tauruck

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 5126
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #96 on: February 04, 2015, 11:05:59 PM »
Mike, you're putting in a lot of work there.

It looks good. :cheers:

Offline roygoodwin

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 44
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #97 on: February 04, 2015, 11:24:34 PM »
my college room mate was an architect student & I was a engineering student until I got to integral calculus  :-D

Offline sofadriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 518
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #98 on: February 06, 2015, 12:44:44 AM »
Got the final windscreen shape done today. The silver surround shows the bed that the Lexan will sit on. The black is the view area.
Mike in Tacoma

"aww, what the hell - let's just do it".............

Bike #833
100cc A/G, A/F and APS/G (in 2019)

Offline sofadriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 518
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #99 on: February 06, 2015, 12:49:04 AM »
(I almost have to laugh when I see this  :-D)

How to adapt the reed cage from a Honda CR125R onto a Kawasaki KX100 motor.
Mike in Tacoma

"aww, what the hell - let's just do it".............

Bike #833
100cc A/G, A/F and APS/G (in 2019)

Offline fordboy628

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 2342
  • GONE FISHIN' . . .
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #100 on: February 06, 2015, 06:26:23 AM »
Yikes!

My hat is off to Dr. Frankenweldenstein!

 :cheers:
F/B
Science, NOT Magic . . . .

I used to be a people person.  But people changed that relationship.

"There is nothing permanent except change."    Heraclitus

"Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former."     Albert Einstein

Offline Old Scrambler

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 721
  • Going Fast - Slowly
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #101 on: February 07, 2015, 11:58:56 AM »
That's a LOT of ADAPTION :-D :-D :-D :-D :-D
2011 AMA Record - 250cc M-PG TRIUMPH Tiger Cub - 82.5 mph
2013 AMA Record - 250cc MPS-PG TRIUMPH Tiger Cub - 88.7 mph
2018 AMA Record - 750cc M-CG HONDA CB750 sohc - 136.6 mph
2018 AMA Record - 750cc MPS-CG HONDA CB750 sohc - 143.005 mph
2018 AMA Record - 750cc M-CF HONDA CB750 sohc - 139.85 mph
2018 AMA Record - 750cc MPS-CF HONDA CB750 sohc - 144.2025 mph

Chassis Builder / Tuner: Dave Murre

Offline sofadriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 518
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #102 on: February 08, 2015, 02:53:50 AM »
Got the lower-mid body shape cut, mounted and "mated" to the upper shape (whew!). I cut and mounted one of the two middle side panels (the only two flat panels on the bike). Note that the body runs all the way up to just behind the forks and the belly will end at a vertical line just behind the front axle. Since the front fender can be an inch wider than the forks (each side) I can make it so it actually overlaps the front lower fairing. The air should have smooth going as it passes from the fender to the lower fairing. That's the theory anyhow.

Tomorrow, I'll be using the "Catenary ball chain technique" (thank you, Roy  :-D) to determine the belly shape.

I really enjoy doing this. I call myself an "advanced tinkerer" so this kind of stuff is right up my alley.  :cheers:
Mike in Tacoma

"aww, what the hell - let's just do it".............

Bike #833
100cc A/G, A/F and APS/G (in 2019)

Offline sofadriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 518
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #103 on: February 08, 2015, 02:54:56 AM »
first lower-mid side panel.........
Mike in Tacoma

"aww, what the hell - let's just do it".............

Bike #833
100cc A/G, A/F and APS/G (in 2019)

Offline sofadriver

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 518
Re: 2nd 100cc APS build
« Reply #104 on: February 08, 2015, 03:03:00 AM »
I've finally made a final decision about the paint.  :-D :-D :-D
Mike in Tacoma

"aww, what the hell - let's just do it".............

Bike #833
100cc A/G, A/F and APS/G (in 2019)