thats a really big bit of paper behind the bike in the top pic. really big writing as well. i prefer to do things in scale myself but each to their own...
So.… I was going to start on the underside of the tank but realised my sheet metal folder wasn't up to doing a larger radius bend so modified it yesterday with a 1" stainless tube.
Then took the plunge drilling the failing mount holes and seat unit... just waiting on some more posh alloy fasteners for the front fairing mount but all done and fits well...
I was thinking how to fix a number plate, didn't want to hang it off the rear of the seat unit alone so today I manufactured a support with rubber mounts for the plate hanger... The top torsion bar is 8mm alloy with a stainless threaded bar inserted then bent to shape - the side beams are 2mm angle in alloy. It just needs welding now.
I had the 8mm tube already (from Ebay) the angle was from Ebay too - arrived yesterday. There was an error in the listing so I got 8 pieces for £11.95 even though I only needed 1 (they have corrected it now) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALUMINIU...var=553800096694&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649
Old news - go and recap on the history of this particular subject and this time try and learn something even @AirCon like Lithium Batteries you know
Couple of thoughts, are you going to seem weld the battery box (I would), make sure the battery is clamped in, as it will help prevent fatigue on the attached cables. It's also a construction and use thing. I'd have two or three 5mm holes in the bottom of the battery tray to let water out, if any got in. Really nice "lock down" / TWAT'ING* it project. TWAT'ING* - A verb to describe someone who is experimenting with partial / semi-retirement. Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays... I've been doing it since Easter and Elsie has been doing it since 2020.
Yes indeed, I forgot to take it on my last trip to Chads but will next time - I've left room for rubber inserts too and will put a strap on it also I will add drain holes thanks for the suggestion
Started contemplating the underside of the tank - thinking it was going to be easier than the top it isn't I wanted to try and do it in as few pieces as possible, so started on the rear main section (which will need two pieces), I needed a double reverse curvature to do the main piece. I couldn't really calculate where the bends would need to be to get a perfect match, the two sides being different geometry didn't help either. I decided to sacrifice a sheet of alloy as a test, then adjust to the results achieved to get the second attempt cock on - thankfully it worked. I now need to start fettling the edges to fit the tank. Before that I might start roughing out the front section in one piece. Then hopefully once the front and rear sections are done I can complete the underside with 1 piece on the centre section too.
