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Post by benellibob on Jun 4, 2011 23:19:05 GMT -6
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Post by benellibob on Apr 30, 2011 13:38:26 GMT -6
it better be lucky since its got no air filter
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Post by benellibob on Apr 30, 2011 8:40:10 GMT -6
wheel made it look 50cc
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Post by benellibob on Apr 25, 2011 10:33:38 GMT -6
if im not mistaken, it appears you have a 50cc that you are putting a turbo on with a stock 24mm carb from a 150?
btw looks like that carb is hanging out there pretty far. i would use more piping to move the carb away from turbo heat and move it inward toward the body.... JMHO
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Am I crazy?
by: benellibob - Apr 24, 2011 15:34:17 GMT -6
Post by benellibob on Apr 24, 2011 15:34:17 GMT -6
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Post by benellibob on Apr 21, 2011 15:28:04 GMT -6
what does the tip of your old pipe look like? wanna sell it?
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by: benellibob - Apr 21, 2011 10:34:56 GMT -6
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yeah considering the height without you on it VS with you on it... you need twin shocks
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by: benellibob - Apr 20, 2011 15:30:33 GMT -6
Post by benellibob on Apr 20, 2011 15:30:33 GMT -6
so this is NOW a longcase? or is this the short? hard to tell by the pics
i would also consider relocating that brake light. gives "them" a reason to hassle you.... looks like its almost hidden by the tire with you on it
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Post by benellibob on Apr 19, 2011 21:28:21 GMT -6
sweet exhaust, that stock?
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Post by benellibob on Apr 18, 2011 18:58:00 GMT -6
some types of turn signals such as yours uses a box that turns on the turn signal, but turns off when the connection (in the flasher box) heats to a certain point. it cools, reconnects, and starts the cycle again giving you your turn signal flashing. this is why some people have very SLOW turn signals when they change to LED, or in some cases do not flash at all. you will most likely need an LED specific flasher as you said.
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Post by benellibob on Apr 18, 2011 0:20:10 GMT -6
that looks like your bike did before. you are missing an exhaust spring BTW
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Post by benellibob on Apr 18, 2011 0:12:10 GMT -6
actually earthman, the only welds of mine that are visible in the pics is directly below the yellow spring in the last pic. not easy to see, but they are pretty decent welds thanks. that frame was already welded, i did not make it. its from a 50cc pocket bike as seen here:  i simply welded the old swing arm to the tail to make shock mounts. the real tricky welding will be soon. to answer your question, i took a welding class in college for automotive but had already been doing a little welding before that. i can stack dimes pretty well if the metal is prepped well, and i remember to turn the gas on the frame is not actually as straight as i would like it to be. if i built it from scratch it would have been straighter bc im so damn picky. i can see places here and there that its not perfect. the previous owner told me that someone had jumped the minibike... but its not off enough to truly matter functionality wise. its a one off bike now and by the time im done it will look so cool that no one will notice a few milimeters here and there on the frame. i found my front turn signals, they were some rear signals off some old bike that i only found the cargo rack for. the only identifying marks are a scary thought, hopefully i dont break them and let the magic smoke they run on out... because they are LUCAS made in good ole england mate! they are kinda big but i think they will fit ok and be nice and visible as well as DOT legal. the only thing that is questionable at this point is my tractor implement headlight... it looks good but no high beam. sealed glass unit tho... glad its not plastic. might end up getting changed, but the bracket will be fairly simple and universal if i need to change it. |
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Post by benellibob on Apr 15, 2011 9:46:54 GMT -6
earthman, you still did not answer my question. what did you mean about the weight load? were you asking if the frame is strong enough?
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Post by benellibob on Apr 15, 2011 9:45:41 GMT -6
that is a good point about the crosswind, but i am not technically supposed to go over 35 on it. while i doubt i will keep to that speed limit at all times, i think high speed testing will have to determine how bad a crosswind will really effect riding. being so low, and practically laying down riding position will minimize my cross-section. while the frame is very light, the motor and wheels do have some weight to them. i have also yet to weld in the rest of the structure. originally i was planning on using small tubing for the rest of the frame, but i think i might go a bit bigger for a little extra weight but mainly for looks.
i figure if i need to add weight, i can do that in the tube frame wherever i need to. i can simply cut the tube, insert a metal disc, weld it up, go further up the frame and fill with lead shot, and then cap it off in the same way.
i think it will be fine for scooting around. if its less stable at high speed then it will maybe keep me in my 35mph limit and probably yield me much better fuel economy.
anyone have the stock weight of an 08 jonway 150 adventure?
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Post by benellibob on Apr 14, 2011 1:04:42 GMT -6
small update. got a few things worked on. put the thumb throttle on hold and rigged up the old jonway twist throttle with a broken cable, a small bolt n some washers, and a vacuum cap for a cable boot. flipped the throttle bracket on the carb and used a cable brake adjuster as well. actually works pretty well and will do till i can get all the parts for my thumb throttle. i even had the same style grip for the twist throttle as my non-twist grips i will be using this also fixes my immediate need for a left hand hydraulic brake, as i can use the factory jonway setup for now. no idea how my angled handlebars will effect the brake fluid "level" as they are not level. i kind of wanted a remote reservoir, but couldn't think of a cheap way to do this other than find some other 7/8 handlebar motorcycle to rob stuff from. perhaps i could actually put a fitting into the lid of the current master cyl? who knows just a thought also beginning to think about some sort of key start. it would eliminate a button from my handlebars and would offer some small bit of security. was considering using a stock honda civic ignition mounted somewhere and putting a bump switch on the "deadbolt" for the steering lock that would act as an ignition kill that would mimic the run switch being off. got the intake manifold, carb, intake piping and filter almost done. it will have to be tweaked slightly once the frame is done as it actually goes around the center down tube (very cool design IMO) and i figure out a way to mount the air filter pod. ended up using bits of the stock U tube as well as a bit of intake tube cut from my 99 saturn. dont worry it was from before the air filter. i also switched the brake pads from the broken caliper to the new caliper. i got tired before i could grease the pins and reassemble but i will do that tomorrow. then i plan on figuring out where the best place to splice my rear brake cable will be and splicing it. when i go to the thumb throttle i will be switching the brakes left to right, because the thumb throttle is from an ATV and had dual brake cables. i will then lose my brake switch on that side, so i planned on using a bump switch on the splice block (couple of plates n bolts clamping the cables). this means i need to think ahead about where to place this. also just to note i am splicing the brake cable because its a million times too long and im too cheap to get a custom cable made right now. i will get one made if my splice ever fails but i doubt it. i am almost 100% sure i am going to use the stock jonway taillight and turn signals. looking too "altezza" looking, i ended up blacking out the housing which came out really good, and really cleaned the lenses. gotta get pics of that. while wanting to go custom at first, i must keep in mind i am trying to stay under the radar... DOT approved lighting is probably a good way to go in this instance. still in search of appropriate looking front turn signals... nothing catching my eye yet. using the stock taillight also means i am building a mount to attach the factory luggage rack which is occasionally handy, also considering this bike has little to no storage otherwise. it also hides the top of the light that is fairly ugly. also something to build wheelie bars off of  pics to come. gnight |
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