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Offline voxonda

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Long time gone.................
« on: April 30, 2015, 12:17:49 PM »
Hi, time to meet up again after a (long) while.

Still in the land of the living and still doing what I like most, getting my hands dirty with 'the old lady'.

Been messing around with parts for our DOHC sister which prevented me somewhat from appearing here.

But still working on my RC/CR bike and she has come a long way.




Hope you are all good and hope speaking to you all.

Regards, Rob (Voxonda)
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« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2015, 12:36:06 PM »
Great looking bike, Rob.  Thanks for the pre-load adjusters!
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2015, 01:48:57 PM »
been watching your machining, building, welding,  assembly on face book
very impressed
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2015, 03:04:46 PM »
Gday Rob, good to see its "business as usual"... ;)
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2015, 03:15:05 PM »
I also have to say I check into Rob's FB page often because he has the best "stuff".  ;D Cool stuff too, music, motorcycles....

It's not only good looking Rob, show the boys some of your innovations.  8)
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #5 on: April 30, 2015, 03:21:54 PM »
Looks like Rob upgraded the charging system significantly.
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #6 on: April 30, 2015, 03:25:46 PM »
Looks "the goods" Rob.
Give us a run down for the non Facebook ers.

Cheers,
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #7 on: April 30, 2015, 05:00:09 PM »
welcome back Rob. the bike is looking smart.
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #8 on: April 30, 2015, 06:20:12 PM »
Just when you thought the CB750 alternator housing couldn't possibly stick out even more....

 ;D

Ahoy.
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #9 on: April 30, 2015, 07:51:53 PM »
Quote from: mystic_1 on April 30, 2015, 06:20:12 PM
Just when you thought the CB750 alternator housing couldn't possibly stick out even more....

 ;D

Ahoy.
mystic_1

Hmmm, but what's in there???
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #10 on: April 30, 2015, 08:07:29 PM »
It's a magneto, and the cover is likely narrower than stock.
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #11 on: April 30, 2015, 08:54:39 PM »
Quote from: bwaller on April 30, 2015, 08:07:29 PM
It's a magneto, and the cover is likely narrower than stock.

Damn, that's trick.
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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2005 RVT1000RR RC51-SP2 "El Diablo" - Sold
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2015, 12:01:26 AM »
Morning (at least here it is) all,

The alternator cover is 50 mm narrower than stock but because I did not want to cut of the crank there is that mid piece which makes it as wide as the oem cover. But you can only ground it when you are hurting yourself now.
Can use it both with starter or magneto. The charging is done from the front sprocket.
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2015, 01:05:48 AM »
Good to hear from you again Rob.

It just got me thinking back to the Satanic Mechanic days with our dear friend Axl Griessman who we lost just over 6 years ago.
For those of you who are unaware, Axl was a pillar of strength and knowledge within the 750 SOHC community.

Best wishes to you Rob.
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2015, 01:17:56 AM »
Yes he was. R.I.P. Rob, outstanding work, best so far!  PM me what you want for used red tapped caps, thanks, Bill
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #15 on: May 01, 2015, 01:44:41 AM »
You've got PM, Bill!
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #16 on: May 01, 2015, 03:04:46 AM »
After a big crash last season have changed the charging by placing the alternator in a 'safe' place.


Earlier style, without the cover(s):
« Last Edit: May 01, 2015, 03:07:10 AM by voxonda »
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #17 on: May 01, 2015, 10:09:08 AM »
Do you plan to sell a kit ?

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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #18 on: May 01, 2015, 01:57:55 PM »
End of this month we have the ultimate test for the new setup, Bert. The old one worked very well until the big "off". If all goes well I will have the mounting bracket CNC-ed. Will keep you updated. And yes it will be on sale.

Cheers, Rob
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« Reply #19 on: May 01, 2015, 02:57:16 PM »

First setup just moments before the crash, luckily Arnaud was ok, only a sore shoulder. Had made some covers a few days before the run.
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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #20 on: May 01, 2015, 05:27:35 PM »
Typing error,its not bery.....but Bert ;)
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« Reply #21 on: May 01, 2015, 05:54:59 PM »
Quote from: voxonda on May 01, 2015, 02:57:16 PM

First setup just moments before the crash, luckily Arnaud was ok, only a sore shoulder. Had made some covers a few days before the run.

A Japauto fairing, nice 8)  Old school....

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« Reply #22 on: May 02, 2015, 11:11:08 PM »
bad-a$$
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"There are some things nobody needs in this world, and a bright-red, hunch-back, warp-speed 900cc cafe racer is one of them — but I want one anyway, and on some days I actually believe I need one.... Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba." Hunter S. Thompson, Song of the Sausage Creature, Cycle World, March 1995.  (http://www.latexnet.org/~csmith/sausage.html and https://magazine.cycleworld.com/article/1995/3/1/song-of-the-sausage-creature)

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Re: Long time gone.................
« Reply #23 on: May 03, 2015, 11:11:38 AM »
Today we tested the bike........................Awesome!

New CR31's where spot-on.
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« Reply #24 on: May 03, 2015, 12:04:47 PM »
Atta boy Rob, how does that feel?  8) 8)
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