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Offline peterdallan

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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #15 on: May 20, 2012, 02:01:34 PM »
Sorry for the long delay between posts, the shop has been super busy, but back on track for BUB.

Because we are using a swinging arm box instead of a rigid box we had to move the mounts that are fitted to the pre-unit frame and make some new ones. As per the swinging arm mounts on pre-units, Dick turned the mounts on the lathe and clamped the gearbox shell to the engine mounts. Measured several times, and after steadily increasing the drill size, I guess about 5 times, we finally drilled the 3/4" hole for the new mounts. With the box clamped in place Dick tacked them up and we then removed the box and replaced it with a 7/16th rod which was turned to size and threaded at each end. Once in place the welds were finished, and the fit is perfect.

Dick is fitting a 5 speed cluster into the box for added flexibility on the salt. New engine plates will be made on Monday, the main frame fab is finished and engine and gearbox build can begin in earnest.

More very soon I hope

Peter

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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2012, 01:13:06 PM »
On closer inspection the frame was not straight, and trying to straighten it meant everything else went out.

Fortunately we had another frame in stock, a duplex pre-unit.
Oil tank made by Dick from Barons Speed Shop with nice scallops for the GP carbs, and all tabs and mounts done. Started with card cut to shape.

2 rubber mounted at the top, and a double mount underneath.

And how it stands right now.

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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #17 on: May 30, 2012, 10:02:30 PM »
Good choice to go to the 2nd frame.........the first one looked as if it would fold under its own weight! If your plan is to run on the salt, remember that the air is thin and air-speed in the time-trap will tend to SUCK air from your stacks.
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

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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #18 on: May 31, 2012, 04:20:16 AM »
Can you expand a bit on your statement about the air being sucked out? Is this something that affects all carburettor bikes on the salt or are you saying our design around the carbs might be suspect?

thanks for the interest

cheers


Peter

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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #19 on: June 26, 2012, 05:46:19 PM »
Some good progress, in pictures


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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #20 on: June 26, 2012, 05:47:43 PM »
more, catch tank fab, tank mounts

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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #21 on: June 26, 2012, 05:50:27 PM »
more, carb and float chamber mount made, fork stop made and tacked on, forks cut to size, junior speedway hub and akront rim at hagon's being laced up, back this week


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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #22 on: July 10, 2012, 06:35:42 PM »
G'day Pete
looking very good. I got my bike running in time for Speedweek in March only to have it postponed due to wet weather. Re-programmed for the end of May, only to be cancelled again due to soft salt  :-(
Have had a couple of runs at Tailem Bend test track which was useful as it showed up some faults that weren't obvious when sitting on the bike in the shed.
Cheers Mossy

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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #23 on: July 11, 2012, 08:41:35 AM »
Should have some more shots to post in the next few days. As you say a bit of testing before she goes will work wonders in ironing out any problems, rather do that here than on the salt if possible.

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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #24 on: July 11, 2012, 09:07:58 AM »
Just found some photos I had not yet posted.

Frame fab finished and powdercoated.




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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #25 on: July 11, 2012, 09:11:01 AM »
Seat base made




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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #26 on: July 23, 2013, 10:37:31 AM »
Sorry for the poor updating of this project, we were originally going to go last year, but other things got in the way.

BUB this year is booked, so we have until the 8th August to get the bike finished and tested.

No real order to these pics, classes are A-PF 650 and APS-PF 650










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« Reply #28 on: July 23, 2013, 10:49:34 AM »
Catch tank



Reverse megas just fabbed


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Re: 'The Epsom Salt'
« Reply #29 on: July 23, 2013, 11:48:52 AM »
Your at about the same stage as my new T20 motor build...........but you have a lot farther to travel :lol: :lol: :lol:

Very nice looking build :-) :-)

I posted a year or more ago about the intake air..............It makes some kind of sense to me that an airbox (or filter) would help to stabilize the available air and keep salt out of the motor.

See you in 4-weeks :cheers: 
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