Author Topic: it started life as a Test-rig (Read 32228 times)

voxonda · « **Reply #25 on:** June 03, 2011, 08:24:58 AM »

Thanks for smashing my self image

LOL.

Were are my pills?

Thanks Sam,

Rob

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #26 on:** June 03, 2011, 08:36:19 AM »

Like I said Rob, a handy weight, looks good to but keep taking the pills, you'll be good looking like me one day.

Sam.

voxonda · « **Reply #27 on:** June 07, 2011, 02:14:04 PM »

Hoping to get my weight down by not using a electric start, but kick only.

Just because:

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #28 on:** June 07, 2011, 05:09:49 PM »

Quote from: voxonda on June 07, 2011, 02:14:04 PM

Hoping to get my weight down by not eating hamburgers

Fixed that for you Rob........

NickO · « **Reply #29 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:40:12 AM »

Have you had any joy with the self-generating ignition yet Rob?

That bike sound awesome by the way! I would like to hear it going flat-out down the Glencrutchery Road

voxonda · « **Reply #30 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:47:19 AM »

Hey Nick,

Planning is to have a go at it today. Wednesdays are my 'voxonda' days, will let you know later today.
Would like to hear that too myself.

Later, Rob

voxonda · « **Reply #31 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:50:18 AM »

Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 07, 2011, 05:09:49 PM

Quote from: voxonda on June 07, 2011, 02:14:04 PM
Hoping to get my weight down by not eating hamburgers

Fixed that for you Rob........

Thanks Retro. Think it is my bourgondie way of life I suppose.

Cheers, Rob

voxonda · « **Reply #32 on:** June 08, 2011, 12:33:25 PM »

@Nick,

Well had a go at the self-generating ignition today. Mounted the lot, But....................no starting

Not sure what is wrong. All connected as per fitting instructions. But nothing (yet). Looks good tho.

One very nice feature is that the right ignition side is narrowed.

When fitting a full fairing, this will benefit.

Next step is to call in some assistance.

Rob

simon#42 · « **Reply #33 on:** June 08, 2011, 01:58:46 PM »

is that a PVL ignition rob?

voxonda · « **Reply #34 on:** June 08, 2011, 02:03:38 PM »

Quote from: simon#42 on June 08, 2011, 01:58:46 PM

is that a PVL ignition rob?

No Simon, this is a HPI stator kit. Virtually the same as the electrexworld ones.

simon#42 · « **Reply #35 on:** June 08, 2011, 04:34:37 PM »

ah ive seen the electrexworld ones at the stafford show if the HPI ignitions are similar they looked to be a good quality well made items . will look forward to seeing how you get on with it , can you alter the ignition curve or is it fixed ?

voxonda · « **Reply #36 on:** June 08, 2011, 10:36:04 PM »

This is fixed in this configuration. But you can improve by changing over to other 'boxes' and have a go at curves and rev limiter.

simon#42 · « **Reply #37 on:** June 09, 2011, 10:49:44 AM »

thats the same as the pvl , although you can have boxes made to your own spec with the pvl which is handy . are you taking the bike to spa rob , if so i would be interested to have a closer look

voxonda · « **Reply #38 on:** June 09, 2011, 11:23:34 AM »

I am not riding at Spa this year, so no bike this year. Still hope we have the chance to meet. I'll be there Saturday.
We can exchange cellnumbers if you want.
First I will make the ignition work as is, and then want to grade it up.

Cheers, Rob

Howell · « **Reply #39 on:** June 09, 2011, 12:57:25 PM »

Hey Rob,

I 've heard that the HPI is not the most reliable ignition and that you have to use resistor spark plug types , with resistor spark plug caps.
Our Accent ignition with 3 Ohm Dyna coils and a planemodel battery works great.
And we don't use resistor spark plugs , we use ND irridium racing spark plugs, expensive but a spark like a lightning.
I removed the resistors from the sparkplug caps and replaced them with iron pins. No resistance anymore.

voxonda · « **Reply #40 on:** June 09, 2011, 02:38:39 PM »

Hey René,

Have not heard of problems with the HPI, am using the R-type sparkplugs and NGK caps. A must have for these types of ignitions. We'll see, rather experience myself than from hear say. You are right about the Accent/Dyna combo. Used that in the 'rig' with great success. Use that in the Japauto replica for now. No more Dyna ignition until they get their act right.
Maybe will try these irridium plugs too in the Japauto.

Thanks for the info.

Cheers, Rob

Howell · « **Reply #41 on:** June 10, 2011, 01:47:13 AM »

Quote from: voxonda on June 09, 2011, 02:38:39 PM

Hey René,

Have not heard of problems with the HPI, am using the R-type sparkplugs and NGK caps. A must have for these types of ignitions. We'll see, rather experience myself than from hear say. You are right about the Accent/Dyna combo. Used that in the 'rig' with great success. Use that in the Japauto replica for now. No more Dyna ignition until they get their act right.
Maybe will try these irridium plugs too in the Japauto.

Thanks for the info.

Cheers, Rob

Hi Rob,

About the HPI relialibility, I heard it from different people in the classic scene.
I ordered the ND's irridium race by Frank Lemstra , each € 49,=.( = Hoco parts price)
Search on the internet for them, much cheaper , very reliable plugs. type = IXU01-31
Gerard v.d.Brom is using the same plugs for 3rd year.

gr.René

voxonda · « **Reply #42 on:** June 12, 2011, 08:26:10 AM »

If my 'gut' feeling isn't right wil change back to the Accent ignition. In order to, maybe, participate in a classic 3-hour Endurance event busy making preps to the test-rig. Mounted a quarter fairing and double lights like back in the days.

wannabridin · « **Reply #43 on:** June 12, 2011, 10:53:58 AM »

so freaking cool...

Flying J · « **Reply #44 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:01:30 AM »

I like that you build a sweet bike out parts that are just lying around. Just to test things on.

voxonda · « **Reply #45 on:** June 12, 2011, 11:24:16 AM »

It's just that there are so many thing you can do to these bikes...........and has been done. Have a few years under my belt and have been inspirated on numerous occasions. Add that up to the fact that there are a lot of pieces lying around....voila there's a 'new' bike. But the biggest thing is, I like to do what I do.

Cheers, Rob

voxonda · « **Reply #46 on:** June 14, 2011, 01:37:45 PM »

Well "VOXONDA Classic Endurance Team" has signed up for the 3 hour Endurance race-demo on septembre 10th at Aalsmeer in the Netherlands. So the test-rig will have to proof itself. Happy to say that my two heroes of the past will ride the bike. Myself as a back up rider.
Really looking forward to this.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #47 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:21:07 PM »

bwaller · « **Reply #48 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:30:55 PM »

Good news Rob. You've got all summer to prepare.

voxonda · « **Reply #49 on:** June 14, 2011, 02:34:09 PM »

Here both, Tonnie and Harrie, during last years revival at Oss. Now again together sharing a bike after 38 years! Both are way in their sixties, R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

I feel proud to have the opportunity to work with them.

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Author Topic: it started life as a Test-rig (Read 32228 times)