Simbec1863
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Thought I should start the build thread early on...... as at 50 plus I’ve decided to go racing next season.....
already joined a race club and signed up for my ACU course next Feb.
Off up North Saturday to pick up a cheap blandit track bike that I plan to make race ready for next March,thanks already to @fatblokeonbanditand @Markz9 for their advice and support,I will post pics as I go and try to keep it interesting,wanted to race my slabbie but can’t bring myself to convert her yet so will try my hand first season on a blandit and see how I go from there
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Better safe than sorry Clive
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These bits arrived today ready for the last few jobs over the winter
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Slingshot 1100 will fit if you can find one but you’ll need to mono shock it
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Looks like the one on my 1100 motor but maybe there are a few that look the same
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Like it, thats different, is it a 21 motor? whats the plans for routing the water pump hoses?
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Rode the smoker a fair bit now so engine is run in ,still some issues to sort,not feeling quite right and the power valves need a programmer to fine tune the curve so bit the bullet today and ordered a zeeltronic
Back brake needs sorting as well ,needs repainting as I spilt brake fluid on it and missed cleaning it off so it’s now stripped itself
Wheels back from powder coaters to so need to fit the running gear and new bearings then stick the some rubber on them .
Just a few last jobs before the winter arrives.
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Road trip to drop off the forks
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An external pic but no pictures of it removed I will get some for you when I’m home next currently working abroad will post up the dimensions and pictures when I’m back home
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A little svenska used to work for SAS based in Arlanda a few years back.
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21 minutes ago, Askamaskinservice said:
I really like your bike.
What baffle is it in the V&H, homemade or V&H original?
And how loud is it with that one.
Loud enough or superloud.
Br, Hasse.
Tack sa mycket Hasse
The baffle is homemade and yes is mega loud without it
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Time to sort the crappy brakes and front end so forks are coming out and the brakes need a fettle, want to get this sorted before track day season next year.
Got some spare slingshot wheels so plan to stick them in with some modern rubber to see if that sorts the handling, tedancy to wallow through corners.
Also got some spare Nissin callipers off a slingshot that I might rebuild and fit with some newer discs
Will keep the original wheels for road use and the odd ride out in the summer, that's the plan anyway....upgrades on the cheap
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Even with the low compression and need for a rebuild over the winter, she passed the MOT again no advisories even the slightly baffled drag pipe was ok, took some starting though as I haven't run her since July.
Time to start a list of jobs for the off season depending on funds..
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3 minutes ago, wsn03 said:
That's probably right then...my error
It’s all about sharing info no experts on here we all know bits of everything,I don’t think having them the wrong way makes much if any difference
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Here’s my shillings worth and just to confuse matters
the domed end should fit to the frame although probably doesn’t make much difference.
Attached airbox drawing and photo for reference.
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It looks like a 5VY as Clive says 04-06
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RGV or slabby available if you need them
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Welcome there are plenty of folk on here who will be able to give tech help or just advise or experience when it comes to slabbies
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Another weekend another leak,stripped off the housing for the thermostat again and dismantled it gave it another clean,stuck in a new thermostat while it was off,bolted up and refitted.Maybe this time I’ve managed to sort it.
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Another 40 miles today leak seems fixed ,just need to finish running the motor in
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O ring and new bolts arrived today fitted just need to test for leaks,found the replacement tank rubber I thought I’d lost so stuck that on to
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36 minutes ago, E T said:
Bummer !
The joys of old bikes eh .
It was one of the few jobs that I thought didn’t need doing when I rebuilt it,tried to save a few quid ,oh well this is why we own these old things so we can tinker with them
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Sun out today so got up and uncovered the old girl ready for a blast and found a nice pool of coolant underneath
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Tank,side panels etc off and it’s a bit more than a weep,thermostat housing is leaking like a good un,stripped it down and it’s only a perished o ring,checked my spares and I don’t have one,so looks like I’ll have to order a new one and fit it next weekend.
Reset the throttle valve gaps while the tank was off and sorted a few bits that were loose after the ride yesterday.
Forgot how 2 smokes need a bit more TLC than the old oil boiler,still she was on the road for a whole 24 hours
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Mot pass no advisories,then rode to Darley Moor to watch a track day,done about 70 miles just need to few more to run the top end in
Back on the road after 3 long years
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Racing Skoal Blandit
in OSS Racers
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400 mile road trip today to pick this up
...some work to do over the winter to get ready for next season