Topic: Pistons and capacity - now I'm really confused

[a700guy]

1.5, 1.5, 2.5 is the stock 350 rings as mentioned,  I just went through this on my 836

[DannyBhoy]

Hey Rupert, is that frame a Foale ?
Danny

[RupertB]

Yes - one of Tony Foale's 750/4 frames. Allegedly one of 40 made.

[Haggis]

Have you any pics of the rolling chassis you could post, thanks

[RupertB]

Hi there - a naked pic attached. Please ignore the hideous home-made trellis which was bolted onto the frame when I got it. It was put on to supprt an almost equally tasteless piece of fibreglass bodywork which went out of fashion with stack heels and flared trousers, but was less tasteful.
The trellis has been removed, and will go in the bin next time I have a clearout!
Enjoy the pics and try to use your imagination to see it as a CR750-inspired cafe racer when finished.............all I need is a load of time and a stack of cash!

[Haggis]

Not a bad base to start with, did you get a fuel tank with it? I know what you mean about the seat unit, very 70s

[RupertB]

I got a fuel tank - it has never been used and was, I think, designed by the same man who created Herman Munster's head. It is really quite horrible. I have attached a pic of the bike before I bought it, complete with horrible tail unit and Munster tank. My biggest question at the moment is whether or not to cut off the loops behind the footrest area, and if I did then how would I attach the (planned) CR750 style 4 into 4 exhaust. But I am running ahead of myself a bit here!

[Haggis]

Dont know what foot rest set up you're using but mines are bolted to the front lower part of the triangle, with the rear master cylinder mounted on the top part of the righthand triangle, see pic

[RupertB]

I have some really (REALLY) horrible rearset plates which are not going back on it - You can see the loops on the back of the seat-base to footrest frame tube, I reckon I may well not chop them off as they could be very useful for mounting bits on like exhausts, rearsets etc, though it is going to be a single seater and has a drum rear brake at the moment so hydraulic reservoirs don't feature. Also wonder about putting the battery under the seat hump (which as yet hasn't been made!) so the shocker can be shown off to better effect.

[Haggis]

Just noticed the drum rear brake, you could use a cable instead of the rod to opperate it, just a thought. Rearsets the simpler and least amount of moving parts the better. Anything I might be able to help you with let me know, cheers

[RupertB]

Very much obliged to you - nothing is going to move till into the New Year, but will keep you posted.