Build a part....

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Build a part....

28 Feb 2009 23:04

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If you were going to build, design or engineer a motorcycle part, what would it be and why?

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01 Mar 2009 03:46

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I did.....

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01 Mar 2009 04:51

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deflectors and shields...for obvious reasons

sorry coulden't help myself

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01 Mar 2009 05:52

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I've started to dabble in composites and would like to start making some more parts for the bike. I already made a seat, next up is a front fender. Planning on making a tank down the road when my skills get a bit better.

Also, would like to pick up a welding. Would love to make my own exhaust and/or turbo header.

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01 Mar 2009 06:24

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if i was a machinist type id love to build myself a 16v head that looks like a stock z1/kz head,but im not so i wont!:laugh:

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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01 Mar 2009 07:00

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parkingpuckguy wrote:

I did.....

Did it sell. Are you making any money off it? ...Russ

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01 Mar 2009 07:47

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Ride, boldly ride,"
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01 Mar 2009 08:50

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PLUMMEN wrote:

if i was a machinist type id love to build myself a 16v head that looks like a stock z1/kz head,but im not so i wont!:laugh:

Now that would be some cool stuff! Small light weight valves at just the right angle. Would you use shims or rocker arms?

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01 Mar 2009 09:47

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I designed and machined this up. made of 7075 alum. it now has about 3k on it and holding up well!

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01 Mar 2009 10:18

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Russ Jackson wrote:

parkingpuckguy wrote:

I did.....

Did it sell. Are you making any money off it? ...Russ

I'm doing alright with it. I've shipped them all over North America, and as far away as Europe, New Zealand, Australia and Japan.

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01 Mar 2009 11:00

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I designed and machined this up. made of 7075 alum. it now has about 3k on it and holding up well!

That really looks great. Are you scared everytime you really crank the throttle or downshift hard?...Russ

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01 Mar 2009 11:32

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That really looks great. Are you scared everytime you really crank the throttle or downshift hard?...Russ

Why would i be? Aluminum has been used for sprockets for a long time. 7075 aluminum is very strong.

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