z1 streetfighter

scooterG wrote:

Did your spring on your mono shock in this pic come that color? If I were to unscrew the retainer rings (bolts) to separate spring from shock in order to paint how or what would I need to be able to get it back together? What type of paint would be best for this application? Any draw backs to powder coating other than cost?

no scooter it came this colour but im sure it could be done, dont try and do it without a spring compressor though and powder coat is the best way to go as it is plastic and will not wear awat with compression and flex.

bike no1 totaly finished.(well bar a front sprocket that should be in the mail today?)

Where did you order your front sprocket from?

testarossa wrote:

Where did you order your front sprocket from?

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off this gut, it was the only place i could find one to the specs i wanted.

Man, I wish I could of gotten away with a 3/8" offset sprocket. Instead I have this lame triumph arm that's forcing me into a 7/8" offset :blink:

p914 when i did my sums the first time i was sure i needed a 5/8 but when all was on and true i found with the help of o.m.r dave i got a lazer level an it was closer to 3/8. i hope yours is'nt goin to rub of the frame?

Not even close to rubbing the frame, but that has more to do with widening the frame 1.5" for the swingarm than my skill at fitting big things into small spaces :laugh: I also don't have the normal situation where the sprocket is bolted to the wheel, and with the 180 tire there is loads of room for the chain. See?
Of course, had I offset the swingarm to the right more, I could have cut down on the sprocket offset needed, but I'm happy with the fact that I can get away with an off the shelf PMFR 7/8" offset. WAY cheaper than $400 for a custom offset :blink:

Once I get the cases together and bolted into the frame for good and the swingarm torqued, I'll double check the offset needed. I don't think it'll change much, if at all, but you never know!

porchev914 wrote:

Not even close to rubbing the frame, but that has more to do with widening the frame 1.5" for the swingarm than my skill at fitting big things into small spaces :laugh: I also don't have the normal situation where the sprocket is bolted to the wheel, and with the 180 tire there is loads of room for the chain. See?

Of course, had I offset the swingarm to the right more, I could have cut down on the sprocket offset needed, but I'm happy with the fact that I can get away with an off the shelf PMFR 7/8" offset. WAY cheaper than $400 for a custom offset :blink:

oh wow!!! thats crazy cool!! thank god i didnt have to go that far, the 20 hrs i pit into the fab and welding of the frame was enough but awesome work mate!!

Well done fella safety first and all else falls into place. Nice welding. You're ahead of me on that!

Thanks! I didn't keep track of the fab time I put in, but it was alot. I have 3 or 4 hours in the swingarm pivot bushings alone :blink: I can only hope my bike turns out half as nice as yours kz
Welcome to KZR Walltoall

Do u have any advice for mounting a tab on the frame to receive the out board plate?
I was thinking about drilling a hole and putting a bolt through with a (BIG)nut on the back side, then tacking the nut to the frame, remove plate and then finish weld. i would think i should have the nut just off the frame , then build up weld to the nut. this might allow for a bit of miss alignment if i dont get the hole in the perfect spot. i would not like to have to elongate the hole to accommodate the nut being slightly off.
is there any way i can use my grinder for this task?:silly: