Author Topic: The Pepsi Racer (Read 50590 times)

fishhead · « **Reply #50 on:** July 11, 2009, 06:47:51 AM »

From the looks of it, I think the fairing I bought as a "Reed-Titan" may be a Churchgate instead.

Thanks for the pics.

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #51 on:** July 18, 2009, 08:46:30 AM »

Just finished the other fork. Now just waiting for the frame to come back from painting, can't bloody wait.

Really not sure about using the Churchgate fairing on my bike, not sure that I like the look. I also prefer a rounded seat hump as opposed to the current one, which also weighs far too much.

andy750 · « **Reply #52 on:** July 18, 2009, 05:26:38 PM »

If you are looking to sell the Churchgate fairing Ill take it off your hands. Really only looking for the quarter fairing. Let me know if you ever consider selling.

cheers
Andy

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #53 on:** July 19, 2009, 08:21:58 AM »

Will keep you in mind Andy.

Had another look at the top yoke today and decided that I didn't like the two horns for mounting the clocks.
So off they came, I think it looks a lot better now. Now I just need to decide what to do with the 4 handle bar mount holes, either block them up or use them as warning / indicator lights.

Front end part built.

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #54 on:** July 24, 2009, 02:47:18 PM »

Today was a very good day. I got the frame back from the painters today, blasted, etched and then powder coated in Post Office Red for £120.00 which I think is a bargain especially as the job is stunning.

Now the rebuild starts properly, first off was fabricating a work bench to rebuild her on before she sits on her wheels. Garage is too tight with two other bikes sharing the room so no hydraulic bench unfortunately.

This weekend will entail fitting the swingarm and then the lower engine half (thank you Gordon for that cracking Mod).

Frame cut out, sidestand and removable brackets

Rear set hangers

Frame Mod in place

Dresda swinging arm

I also got the brake calipers back from being vapour blasted, just waiting for the caliper paint to arrive so I can paint them.

No work happening tonight. Tonight is a night for cracking through a few ciders and just looking at the frame trying to imagine where parts will go etc and the final outcome.

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #55 on:** July 25, 2009, 02:27:57 PM »

Engine slid in very easily.

Unfortunately one of the engine bearing studs that I was sent is the wrong size so that needs to go back.

Next jobs are to:

torque up the engine mounts

finish the wiring loom

polish the wheels

Add yokes and forks

Paint calipers

Get it off the bench and onto it's wheels

Then just work out the exhaust position/hangers and make the footrests/rearsets.

And all of the other fun jobs

Ecosse · « **Reply #56 on:** July 25, 2009, 02:39:46 PM »

wow!! shaping up very nicely! great vision must be commended.

RRRToolSolutions · « **Reply #57 on:** July 25, 2009, 07:23:05 PM »

I do like your frame modifications and how they allow access and installation - I may be a little biased

Good work.

Regards,
Gordon

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #58 on:** July 26, 2009, 02:21:22 AM »

Thank you very much guys. The mod that you designed Gordon will make working on the bike so much easier.
It's wierd that for the past 2 months, I have been doing the odd little job here and there, struggling to get anything done due to a lack off frame to hang it on. Now it is like the floodgates have opened and I now have hundered fun jobs to do on the bike.

This must be one of the nicest stages of the build.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #59 on:** July 26, 2009, 04:39:11 PM »

Excellent work Skunkmiester, what colour are you going to paint the tank and covers?

Mick

bert96 · « **Reply #60 on:** July 26, 2009, 05:16:13 PM »

Quote from: Skunkmiester on June 12, 2009, 10:41:47 AM

Project is back on top of the priority list. It has taken a while to find a good machine shop who would fabricate a Gordons Frame mod in the UK. I found an excellent place in Sandhurst though and I recieved the kit yesterday, so last night was spent fitting it. It is now back with the guy so that he can weld it in. Then it's off for bead blasting and Powder coating.

Oh and building RC model aircraft.

I would like to thank Gordon very much for giving me permission to use his design to create a similar kit.

Frame all ready to recieve kit

Kit as it was, before syuds were cut from long bolts.

All bolted up and awaiting welding

Since my last post I have been busy, refreshing the wiring loom and switch gear, polishing bits etc. Also prepping my race bike and doing a couple of trackdays (trying to set up my bullet camera).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GjJnRxS8e7s

Is there someone here who sell a frame kit just like this one?

Bert

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #61 on:** July 27, 2009, 12:33:33 AM »

Send forum member Ilbikes a PM see if he has any left.

Mick

bert96 · « **Reply #62 on:** July 27, 2009, 06:35:48 AM »

Ok,thanks.

Bert

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #63 on:** August 01, 2009, 07:08:19 AM »

More bits going on. I have decided to de lace the wheels, polish them and the spokes and then relace them, it was proving to be a waste of time to polish the wheels with the spokes in.

mcpuffett · « **Reply #64 on:** August 01, 2009, 02:37:38 PM »

Looking good ;)can't wait for the next instalment

, cheers Mick.

andy750 · « **Reply #65 on:** August 01, 2009, 05:44:50 PM »

I really like the gold cylinder head....I wonder how cool it would look with whole engine painted...what paint did you use and where from?

thanks
Andy

Zaipai · « **Reply #66 on:** August 01, 2009, 08:24:47 PM »

This bike is looking hot. Can't wait to see the final product.. Nice work, Very nice!

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #67 on:** August 02, 2009, 02:12:35 AM »

Hi Andy,

the VHT paint is the same as on this site, Midway down the page 550 degree paint

http://www.caswellplating.com/vht/vht_high.htm

Goes on very easily but needs baking.

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #68 on:** August 02, 2009, 10:57:00 AM »

Peed off today.

I bought a combined regulator / rectifier only to find out that it is onlt a rectifier, so thats on it's way back.

Bought gold brake caliper paint off ebay and when it turned up, well the packaging is so mickey mouse and the stuff it came with is so naff that there is no way that is going near my calipers. So I bought some pretty expensive caliper paint from the local autofactors. Calipers all prepped and ready, sprayed with Trich so they are immaculate. I then mix the paint as it comes with a hardener, and the paint has gone off!

The paint was just a weak gold that was more clear liquid than paint.

Oh well at least I got the rear brake all clean and polished up.

Zaipai · « **Reply #69 on:** August 02, 2009, 06:28:13 PM »

Quote from: Skunkmiester on August 02, 2009, 10:57:00 AM

Peed off today.

I bought a combined regulator / rectifier only to find out that it is onlt a rectifier, so thats on it's way back.

Bought gold brake caliper paint off ebay and when it turned up, well the packaging is so mickey mouse and the stuff it came with is so naff that there is no way that is going near my calipers. So I bought some pretty expensive caliper paint from the local autofactors. Calipers all prepped and ready, sprayed with Trich so they are immaculate. I then mix the paint as it comes with a hardener, and the paint has gone off!
The paint was just a weak gold that was more clear liquid than paint.

Oh well at least I got the rear brake all clean and polished up.

That bites.. Hang in there when it comes together it will be well worth the little set backs.. (so I am told)..

wannabridin · « **Reply #70 on:** August 05, 2009, 11:43:26 PM »

damn, this project is really coming together and looking GOOD! i was considering a silver and red paint scheme, but i can't decide which color to paint the frame! looks like red is starting to weight more heavily! thanks for the "inspiration!!"

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #71 on:** August 06, 2009, 03:09:44 PM »

Thank for the kind comments guys. This has been a very enjoyable restoration (propbably cause it's my first one, I wonder what my next will be).

I decided to strip the wheels down as although they weren't in a horrific state, they weren't realy good enough.
After a lot of time on the buffing wheel, the whole lot came up shining, even the manky old spokes.

Then it was time to lace them into the wheel and true it up, I was a bit nervous as I have never done it before, but with teh help of this excellent guide by Bob Wessner
http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=368.msg205745#msg205745

I have managed to get it spinning true and with no movement up, down or left to right. Thank you Bob.

Parts after strip down.

Spokes before and after polishing

Parts prior to build up of wheel

First spokes going in

Wheel truing in progress

Wheel completed

I also recieved the correct Reg/Rec through the post. As well as a fuse box from salvaged bike. I decided to make up my own electronics plate out of aluminium, I have just realised that I may have made an error in using Aluminium instead of steel regarding earthing, nuts. Does anyone know if this is a problem?

Anyway here is the new plate.

And the other parts

As mounted in the bike, plate has since been sprayed black

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #72 on:** August 06, 2009, 03:21:40 PM »

Looking good skunkie, real good.

Sam.

kslrr · « **Reply #73 on:** August 06, 2009, 03:22:42 PM »

Aluminum will make a fine ground, the only issue you might have is galvanic corrosion due to dissimilar metals. Use an electronic conductive grease at the mounting points.

edit: BTW looks great! I love the color scheme.

Skunkmiester · « **Reply #74 on:** August 07, 2009, 12:23:54 AM »

Cheers kslrr, I'll get some grease tomorrow.
It wasn't until I was typing out the update that I suddenly realised that I had not thought it all the way through.

Sam, do you use Swarbrick Cans? If so, do you think that there is any way that I can make temporary baffles (doesn't matter how ugly) for the MOT? or will I have to change the system every time? I have a complete system on order (baffleless mega's).

News:

Author Topic: The Pepsi Racer (Read 50590 times)