Asphalt Cowboy

[tlc]

A good few hours in the garage has finally allowed me to sit on the bike and try out the seat / peg / bar relationship.




The other footrest mount was made up and the gear linkage extended to suit. This though has thrown up a problem with the sidestand. One for future consideration there. Happily though all seems to sit correctly although it is rather difficult to know just how the 17" wheel affects the whole setup of the machine. It sits nicely on the sidestand and the engine looks straight compared to the fore and aft angle of the bike. I don't have a problem if it sits slightly forward but next week should have it rolling with a correctly fitted front wheel. I will then be able to align the wheels and check for frame alignment. (I still have no idea if the frame is bent). Not a problem though as there are still brackets to sort at the front end area like headlight and oil cooler mounting.

I spent today on closing up the shut lines of the tailpiece. This has always been a problem on the J type models. I removed the original bracket and made up an exact copy but extended by approximately half an inch. Entirely hand made with welder and hammers, that is my forte after all. That took two hours so bearing consideration for the neighbours I only did one side. More next week.





A couple of issues have now become apparent. These are namely the remote reservoirs for the brake and clutch master cylinders.
Could anyone post a pic of how they mounted theirs please.

[Ginger Bear]

Chris,

This is the best I could find. The brake reservoir was a specially made thing designed to mount directly onto the master cylinder.

The clutch however was ZX7R. I used a piece of 15mm aluminium flat bar, bent, twisted & drilled at both ends. It mounts to the top bolt of the clutch perch.

[Pigford]

I got this one off eBay - cheap as chips







Its alloy and came c/w reservoir pot & lid - and it don't leak

[tlc]

I have had a look on the Sanctuary website and found a really neat solution.

It involves a piece of tube which the top master cylinder fixing bolt passes through. A further piece is then welded to that and bent to shape.

Go to gallery and it is third from the end

http://www.ac-sanctuary.co.jp/rcm-list/ ... index.html

[tlc]

Well. That was simple enough.

[KeithZ1R]

Bit of an Acute bend on the brake there Chris

[KWACKERZ1]

Might have to avoid low bridges as well

I think they look a bit high sorry Chris just my humble opinion,

Where's me coat

[tlc]

Bit of an Acute bend on the brake there Chris

The original hose does have a 90 degree set in it.

[tlc]

Might have to avoid low bridges as well

I think they look a bit high sorry Chris just my humble opinion,

Where's me coat

I won't know until I get further in. Perhaps the fairing and screen will show the correct position?

[tlc]

Having previously stated that I post here for information only, which was a jibe at one member in particular, I thunked to my self last night and revisited the master cylinder mounts.
Fortunately their design means that they can be moved quite easily. I have to admit they look better now and having had the chance to try out various screen and headlamp positions I`ve settled on this.





Here is a pic for Keiths benefit showing the set bend in the LP hose that comes with the ZX9 master.



I should also add that the clocks which were previously fitted, unsatisfactorily so as well, will be ditched.
Some research has uncovered a better clock arrangement. I will now be fitting a seperate frame assembly rigidly mounted off the headstock. It would seem just not possible to fit all the bits and pieces around the stock Rex top yoke.

It`s beginning to take shape but I know from previous experience that changing one thing can lead to having to change many others. Hence the complete dry build before settling on the design.



I will be at the breakers soon.

[Pigford]

They still look dead awkward - need them less conspicuous I reckon


Why not just have a short bit of clear tube as the reservoir Much neater

[tlc]

It`s about the look Mark. It may not work but these guys make cool looking bikes.

[Taffus]

It`s about the look Mark. It may not work but these guys make cool looking bikes.

ooh I do like that!
I get what you are trying to achieve do have the fairing?

[KeithZ1R]

see chris the first way isn't always the best, looks alot better now

[coldsummer]

You're making good progress with this Chris, nice one!