MeanBean49 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 (edited) My Spondon has led a hard life for the last 3 years and its about due some love and attention, will be starting to pull it to pieces very shortly, giving it a complete makeover and a stronger engine. Thought I would start by putting up some of my fav pics from this year. Edited November 11, 2016 by MeanBean49 11 Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share Posted February 3, 2017 Bit of an update on this. Frame and tank are away having repairs from the last 4 years of heavy use, and upgraded slightly. Shock is away being serviced, And Ive nearly finished building the new stronger engine. Im confident I should be able to run up to 20psi reliably and see in excess off 300bhp Billet carb tops should be on their way soon. Got a big bag of new bearings and a much stronger rear wheel spacer tube plus a box of various new bits Pretty much ready to start chucking it back together as soon as i get the frame back. Before the bodywork goes for its new colourscheme, which will be a bit different Will be ready to have its shakedown test at the Donington track day ready for the serious stuff if dicking about at Pendine trying to be the 1st person to hit 200mph on the sand the week after. Hopefully it will remain together for a bit of road use and a few Cadwell trackdays and time permitting some Elvington stuff. 9 Quote Link to comment
nlovien Posted February 3, 2017 Share Posted February 3, 2017 stunning, Guy Martins pikes peak turbo on steroids Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 Frame and tank are ready for collection on friday, last few bits for my engine are here, rebuild starting saturday. Oh and i got stickers too. Good day today 2 Quote Link to comment
Sheep Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 That first pic makes the bike look tiny....either that or you are a big chap And you even got a free Grumpy t-shirt...i have just spent looooads with them but just before the shirts were ready..arse !! I love the dimples in the aloominum,very trick. Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 6, 2017 Author Share Posted February 6, 2017 The bike is pretty small, im not that big. (Am trying to loose couple of stone though lol) Well happy with my t-shirt Quote Link to comment
Diebythereaper Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 The work looks top class on the tank! Looks like you had a breather pipe fitted as well Quote Link to comment
Havoc Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Did Ian do your tank Rob? Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 2 hours ago, Havoc said: Did Ian do your tank Rob? Yes mate, picking it up tomorrow. Looks like hes done an amazing job 1 Quote Link to comment
Havoc Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 He's getting the hang of it Seriously, a very talented chap Quote Link to comment
Gammaboy Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Love this bike. Out of curiosity, what diameter are the frame tubes? Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 On Thursday, February 09, 2017 at 10:50 PM, Gammaboy said: Love this bike. Out of curiosity, what diameter are the frame tubes? Will measure them when i remember to take my vernier into garage. ;-) Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 17, 2017 Author Share Posted February 17, 2017 Engine building has been happening. New motor should make a big difference, ports are way bigger and smoother than stock. Busa rods should help let it take a few more psi should it be needed too 4 Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Got my tank laquered and few stickers added, im really happy with it. Giving the frame a bit of tlc and a good polish. Picked up my freshly serviced and resprung shock. Will all start going back together shortly 3 Quote Link to comment
Sheep Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 You and I have something in common...no not the turbo,not the exotic shock but the quality street tin of fasteners....every good shed/workshop should have one 1 Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Theres many a sweet tin hiding around my garage. Ive got a bit of a sweet tooth :-) 1 Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 More progress, frame is looking much more shiney after a good coue of hours with the autosol. Its not show quality but it aint no show bike. Once the last few engine gaskets turn up will button it up and get the motor back in the frame. 4 Quote Link to comment
mr jason Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Man that looks good. Quote Link to comment
clivegto Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 Just out of intrest Rob what thickness spacer plate did you fit under the block. Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 1 hour ago, clivegto said: Just out of intrest Rob what thickness spacer plate did you fit under the block. 2mm mate. I measured the rods and although 2mm longer I measured 1mm difference between top of botton shell to bottom of top hole. If that makes sense. Effectively means rod is only 1mm longer than bandit one. But my head appears to have been skimmed so went for 2mm to keep it safe. I will cc it all up properly to make sure but i only really put the rods in for reliability, not planning on running any more boost than before. 1 Quote Link to comment
Screwriverracing Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 What polish to you put on the frame, I've allways had good results with Mer, stops it from tarnishing. Cheers SRR Quote Link to comment
MeanBean49 Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 11 hours ago, Screwriverracing said: What polish to you put on the frame, I've allways had good results with Mer, stops it from tarnishing. Cheers SRR Just used autosol Quote Link to comment
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