Author Topic: Bike from scrapyard Saudi (Read 21555 times)

Gamma · « **Reply #75 on:** January 28, 2021, 12:13:34 PM »

Will have to decide on which rear shocks at a later date.
Next is the wiring I think. I have made my own wiring harness from scratch, and may need some help from you guys to check my wiring diagram, as I’m not an electrician😂

754 · « **Reply #76 on:** January 28, 2021, 03:39:46 PM »

The fork brace will probably only fit 77 and 78 K lower legs.
Can you not trim your right rearset to get kicker clearance ? Looks like you have a lathe..

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #77 on:** January 28, 2021, 03:49:13 PM »

Yeah Frank, I looked at the listing for that fork brace and they only claim it to fit 77-78. Looks like Gamma's 18" front wheel makes for a ton of extra clearance. I wonder if it would work on early forks too, with an 18" front wheel?

754 · « **Reply #78 on:** January 28, 2021, 03:53:34 PM »

That would only make about 1/2 difference, the 77 78 sliders areabout an inch or more longer I do believe.
Just look at where the tops of lower legs are , they have to be pretty well at top of tire ..

Gamma · « **Reply #79 on:** January 28, 2021, 04:11:19 PM »

Yes, the 18” front wheel has given me loads of clearance. I haven’t yet bought a front mudguard (Fender) yet, so I need to do some more research on that.
I’m going to fit one of the kickstart levers that I adjusted that clears the footrest. I will then look at modifying the brake pedal so that it can be flipped up out of the way.
I don’t really want to fit the starter motor as I’ve installed a blank in the engine

Just John · « **Reply #80 on:** January 29, 2021, 02:07:15 PM »

Great story and hope all goes well with registration. I was in the Army for many, many years. During Desert Storm I saw a bunch of Harley Davidsons dumped in the Kuwaiti desert. It looked like all of them had either been police or some type of escort vehicles. The earliest were 60s panheads and the latest were early-mid 70s shovelheads. My unit was in and out too quickly to even think about trying to get one but some were eventually acquired by members of the later stabilization units.

Gamma · « **Reply #81 on:** January 29, 2021, 02:55:19 PM »

Thanks John, yes I wonder how many more bikes are lurking in the Middle East. I was also in the military for 24 years, and was at Muharraq in Bahrain for three months at the start of the first Gulf conflict, working on Tornado aircraft. So after leaving the RAF, it was a natural progression to go back and work on the Royal Saudi Air Force Tornado’s

Shtonecb500 · « **Reply #82 on:** January 29, 2021, 03:08:40 PM »

This reignites my sense of international adventure, I loved traveling abroad but wasn't into motorcycles yet. The first time I was on the back of a motorcycle was in India in route from the airport to a family home. I have family in Sharjah as well and now I want to go back and ride and go explore India on two wheels.

Gamma · « **Reply #83 on:** January 29, 2021, 03:20:49 PM »

Ed March gets about a bit on his C90 cub 😀

Shtonecb500 · « **Reply #84 on:** January 29, 2021, 03:44:23 PM »

Quote from: Gamma on January 29, 2021, 03:20:49 PM

Ed March gets about a bit on his C90 cub 😀

I couldn't imagine doing that on a c90, I def want a big bike under me when I go back. That video cracks me up and is pretty damn accurate, so happy he caught an accident on camera lol....I #$%*ing hated driving in traffic there as a passenger....i kept my head down the entire time.

Gamma · « **Reply #85 on:** January 30, 2021, 06:14:35 AM »

Starting on the wiring

Gamma · « **Reply #86 on:** January 31, 2021, 11:00:26 PM »

I’ve decided to re-install the starter motor. So I am removing the blank

PeWe · « **Reply #87 on:** February 01, 2021, 07:01:43 AM »

Starter useful when getting a stop at take off when green and lots of traffic behind.

Gamma · « **Reply #88 on:** February 01, 2021, 07:29:40 AM »

Yes, it was not a good idea to remove it really.
Just been fitting the exhaust

PeWe · « **Reply #89 on:** February 01, 2021, 08:11:47 AM »

Typical when restore/build/modify. The Initial ideas changes too.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #90 on:** February 01, 2021, 08:24:47 AM »

subscribed

Gamma · « **Reply #91 on:** February 01, 2021, 10:54:51 AM »

These pipes are a very good fit.

Stev-o · « **Reply #92 on:** February 01, 2021, 04:11:23 PM »

Quote from: Gamma on February 01, 2021, 10:54:51 AM

These pipes are a very good fit.

Those are great pipes, I'm sure you will be very happy with them.

I mounted them on my K3...

grcamna2 · « **Reply #93 on:** February 01, 2021, 10:12:51 PM »

Good to see the Park Racer out Steve

Gamma · « **Reply #94 on:** February 09, 2021, 05:36:51 AM »

I needed clearance for the oil tank. Not sure if removing this area this will have any effect on cooling and levels?
What do you guys think?
First time I’ve brazed for years, can you tell😀 but it doesn’t leak

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #95 on:** February 09, 2021, 05:36:52 PM »

Nice job clearancing the oil tank.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #96 on:** February 09, 2021, 08:56:22 PM »

Quote from: SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan on February 09, 2021, 05:36:52 PM

Nice job clearancing the oil tank.

+1

kslrr · « **Reply #97 on:** February 10, 2021, 07:11:46 AM »

Wow. Fantastic job on this bike!

BenelliSEI · « **Reply #98 on:** February 11, 2021, 09:09:51 AM »

Quote from: Gamma on February 09, 2021, 05:36:51 AM

I needed clearance for the oil tank. Not sure if removing this area this will have any effect on cooling and levels?
What do you guys think?
First time I’ve brazed for years, can you tell😀 but it doesn’t leak

Looks excellent, could use you on my Rickman (all brazed)! Most of that area is just airspace in the tank. Should be just fine. Nice project!

PeWe · « **Reply #99 on:** February 11, 2021, 10:06:18 AM »

I see a future BOTM and later Calender "girl"?

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