January 2011

As you will be able to see from the Video uploaded in late December - the thing runs - you wont be able to hear that on the video but trust me it does! I have since managed to get a new camera so next run will be with screaming sound!

This post updates on the work done to date.

Headers were finished and given the space and packaging issues they are about as good as they are going to get. Obviously the wiring went okay and the fuel system worked. The radiator plumbing involved a bit of nutting out but thanks to some scrap stainless tube and great deal on silicone hose its worked out. you will see the bottom radiator hose goes through the header pile.... I have since lagged the whole lot and added some ACL heat barrier.

And due to the carbs hanging open at 5000rpm on the first test run I ended up striping them and giving them a birthday and a new factory return spring - plus an additional return spring mounted in true shed fashion of a handy bit of bracket....

 

So on to the photos.





This pipe will fit - eventually



And yes I know one is longer than the other.... its not optimum but then sticking this whole thing together has been a bit of a compromise

I call it "functional"

Snug fit with snakes and heat...

Strip and clean and reassemble the FCR's

Note the difference in return spring - new one on right....





Temperature Control V1 - Lagg yah pipes



Add thermal barrier



Pray...

Now the Stills from the test run 27 December 2010 - merry Christmas! I will be removing the front wheel spacers as the scrub radius is truly scary - that and an bit more work on the brakes and a long list of "little" prep jobs and it will be close to testing time. that and the small matter of reverse.....

next project is waiting....