Honda V-Twin Mini :-)
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darkcat
, Sep 13 2012 02:27 PM
58 replies to this topic
#46
Posted 19 October 2012 - 07:51 AM
Miniblade81: as per (all) bikes, its built into the side of the engine.
Actually this bike has what is called a "Wet" clutch, meaning its immersed in engine oil - this is a very good point as it will be kept cool, it is going to have to pull a lot more weight than its was before. One of my reasons for choosing this bike.
KieranB: Yep, my Chimaera, a very close eye indeed, as the only space i have at the moment is the 2 feet between the garage door and the nose of the chim.
I'm going to rent a unit for a month or 2 to get this project finished properly - as i need proper space.
It wouldnt be so bad, but the block-paved area in front of the garage is a slight incline too, meaning its a complete arse to mock things up.
Just been contacted by Daz from Mini Magazine i'd best get on with it!!!!
Actually this bike has what is called a "Wet" clutch, meaning its immersed in engine oil - this is a very good point as it will be kept cool, it is going to have to pull a lot more weight than its was before. One of my reasons for choosing this bike.
KieranB: Yep, my Chimaera, a very close eye indeed, as the only space i have at the moment is the 2 feet between the garage door and the nose of the chim.
I'm going to rent a unit for a month or 2 to get this project finished properly - as i need proper space.
It wouldnt be so bad, but the block-paved area in front of the garage is a slight incline too, meaning its a complete arse to mock things up.
Just been contacted by Daz from Mini Magazine i'd best get on with it!!!!
#47
Posted 19 October 2012 - 08:07 AM
That's awesome. I love the chimaera although yours has weird lights, in a good way ofcourse . My mini just fits in the garage I've got. Gonna end up building a bigger one soon so i can get two minis in there ;)
#48
Posted 19 October 2012 - 03:25 PM
lol i no about the type of clutch but how are you gonna operate it cus i bet its close to that brace bar isnt it and is it cable and not all bike are wet clutch ducati for one
#49
Posted 19 October 2012 - 07:47 PM
No i meant most (if not all) bikes have the clutch built into the block (not that they are all wet clutches)
The clutch slave cylinder pushes on a rod next to the output sprocket, this is covered by the standard sprocket cover.
The clutch slave cylinder pushes on a rod next to the output sprocket, this is covered by the standard sprocket cover.
#50
Posted 19 October 2012 - 07:51 PM
thats a bonus then you gonna put barnett in
#51
Posted 19 October 2012 - 08:02 PM
thats a bonus then you gonna put barnett in
eh?
EDIT:
OOooh a barnett clutch...
No. The clutch in it was replaced 5k ago so should be fine (for now), its not a huge job to replace anyway.
Edited by darkcat, 19 October 2012 - 08:37 PM.
#52
Posted 20 October 2012 - 11:27 PM
i'm liking the idea behind this, alternative to promotive design, but i can't help thinking that diff is going to have a hissy fit at the first sign of acceleration
#53
Posted 21 October 2012 - 08:03 AM
Its quite a hefty chunk of a diff to be honest, it looks quite small in the photos, but its a well made honda lump, so i don't doubt it - being designed for a quad, its supposed to take a lot of hammering. besides... im only playing with 110bhp...
#54
Posted 21 October 2012 - 08:14 AM
Massive difference in a quad that most peoe are used to seeing than the likes of the higher end 4wd ones,I've frashed a grizzly a couple of times with some real chunky tires on and towing a trailer.i reckon it will be fine
Love this thread keep it up!
Love this thread keep it up!
#55
Posted 21 October 2012 - 08:16 AM
Massive difference in a quad that most peoe are used to seeing than the likes of the higher end 4wd ones,I've frashed a grizzly a couple of times with some real chunky tires on and towing a trailer.i reckon it will be fine
Love this thread keep it up!
Love this thread keep it up!
#56
Posted 21 October 2012 - 03:43 PM
The quad we had before the mule was the same, but maybe its just the picsMassive difference in a quad that most peoe are used to seeing than the likes of the higher end 4wd ones
#57
Posted 29 October 2012 - 10:34 AM
Woop! for once UPS arrived at 9am, as opposed to making me wait in All day till 4:50pm!!!
Time for some Bush craft :-D:
Time for some Bush craft :-D:
#58
Posted 20 February 2013 - 02:16 PM
Well as you might have suspected (as with most of these projects) this got put on hold as i lost my job.
I'm back on it now, so watch this space
I'm back on it now, so watch this space
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