Spondon no 10

[MrKris]

Ahhh dude just caught up on this project WHAT a bike man so much time and effort will make this a dream bike speaking from somone who loves a one off frame and sadly won't be able to afford one will be keeping an eye on this build plus you other build fairplay dude 

[clivegto]

2 hours ago, MrKris said:

Ahhh dude just caught up on this project WHAT a bike man so much time and effort will make this a dream bike speaking from somone who loves a one off frame and sadly won't be able to afford one will be keeping an eye on this build plus you other build fairplay dude 

Never thought I would own a Spondon in my wildest dreams when I was yonder but I do now 

[clivegto]

Been looking for some small spot lights to replace the dominator style lights on the Spondon. Found some 90mm ones this week which arrived today.    

[Wagola]

You gotta use all 4 as per the photo ! Quad headlights never seen that before, you could be starting something here !!

[clivegto]

23 hours ago, Wagola said:

You gotta use all 4 as per the photo ! Quad headlights never seen that before, you could be starting something here !!

Lol,  I did buy 4 small spots by mistake. They don't look bad  you might be onto something there   

[Wagola]

Looks good but I think I prefer the 'stacked' look.

[clivegto]

1 hour ago, Wagola said:

Looks good but I think I prefer the 'stacked' look.

 

Minimal is what I'm thinking but probably just 2 lights

                  

Edited December 11, 2022 by clivegto

[clivegto]

A mock up in cad of a possible subframe solution   

[clivegto]

I decided to mock the subframe up in 3mm aluminium, (had a old road sign on the scrap heap for years) it only needs to support the side panels, back light and maybe a oil cooler as the main frame has a good subframe for the seat. Also used a bit of 15x50mm flat bar I had. If I'm not happy with the strength I will get some thicker stuff to remake it. Did someone say you can't cut round corners with Mr Grinder.       

[Dezza]

If you intend on fitting an oil cooler in there, it may be prudent to first take some measurements from the intended cooler (or similar) before you decide on the final width between the subframe spars. Are you putting the battery in the tail too? From memory, those frames leave much space under the tank, easily enough for a large battery, and that was with the much larger air cooled engine fitted.

[clivegto]

Haven't got a intended cooler yet I might not even fit one in the seat unit but the spars are as far apart as is possible which just happens to be the distance of the old mounting points on the sides that were not in use when I got it. It's got a battery box under the tank which I plan on reusing. 

[clivegto]

Went for a look in my stash for a cooler and found 2 to try. 1 19 row aftermarket and a curved gsxr one. Could probably get either to fit in fact the spares might be a little wide where they are righ now. Hears a picture of battery location as well      

[GeorgeEI7KO]

I think the 'Stacked' Lights are cool. I'm going a slightly different route with the Lightbar nested underneath for main beam. The two spots will be low beam and they have the angel rings in as well which will cover the park lights.

[clivegto]

Got another rgv250 seat in loads better condition than the one I had so had a play about with prototype seat mounts this afternoon without altering the original frame. Am happy with the riding position and tank mount accessibility so this might be a go. Also picked up some FZ1 wheels yesterday which look like Marchesini wheels.      

[clivegto]

Junked cunning plan A subframe.

[clivegto]

Had a gsxr400 subframe. Chop chop with Mr Grinder. 

[clivegto]

It sits on top of the existing subframe and bolts on. Now the 400 subframe isn't the same as the rgv one but it's close. Had to move the seat loops and the bolting points for the rear of the plastics. Just have to trim the front of the panels but am happy with it at the moment       

[clivegto]

Trimmed the side panels this evening. 

[TonyGee]

good job on the trimming Clive, fits great 

[clivegto]

Thanks.

[bluedog59]

+1 on that. Get the tank/seat join wrong and it always looks like two bikes (badly) stuck together.

[Svsam]

That’s worked a treat Clive! I like the way it tucks under the tank. 

[clivegto]

Just got these warpspeed racing turbo headers of @Jdeaccheers man there a work of art, plan is to fit them to Spondon no 10    

[DAZ]

1 hour ago, clivegto said:

Just got these warpspeed racing turbo headers of @Jdeaccheers man there a work of art, plan is to fit them to Spondon no 10    

I've now come to realise that it's Clive Gonna Turbo Owt ...

[Jdeac]

4 hours ago, clivegto said:

Just got these warpspeed racing turbo headers of @Jdeaccheers man there a work of art, plan is to fit them to Spondon no 10    

Pretty nice ain't they @clivegto