ribbo
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Post by ribbo on Nov 17, 2008 17:30:03 GMT -5
Hi all on this forum
I am a long term SR/XT fan
I have had more than a dozen XT's and about 5 or 6 SR's over the past 20 years and am about to build a hopefully nice flat tracker SR . my intention was to put an ally tank and seat unit on it like the ones sold at the tank shop in Scotland but I am having difficulty in contacting them therefore I may have to make alternate arrangements so I would welcome any suggestions as to where to source these flat track style parts ?
I am a big fan of the Dues Ex Machina style bikes and had the pleasure of visiting there shop in Sydney a year or two back.
any one with similar ideas that care to correspond with me would be gratefully welcomed ?
I also need some info on the maximum size tyres that will go on the std rims on an sr
I have many more questions but I will see what response I have to these
Any input would be great and any recommendations on where to source pictures for reference would be cool as well many thanks in advance
Ribbo
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Post by mattb on Nov 17, 2008 22:43:17 GMT -5
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Post by StewRoss on Nov 18, 2008 5:18:56 GMT -5
Good luck with the tank and seat...ask Badcat in NZ, he may have some ideas. I'd go no larger than a 120/90 on the rear. Here's a pic from Japan...  SR  |
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ribbo
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Post by ribbo on Nov 18, 2008 16:18:44 GMT -5
Many thanks I'm liking you guys already, I am however in love with the ally tank and seat unit on "The Tank Shop's" web site and have set my heart on going completly polished ally for bodywork , wheels forks casings etc, but habe not been able to contact the Tank shop, I also need to know about the wiring as I want about 4 wires on the whole bike metophorically speaking.Can you run an SR without a battery ? I know how it works on an XT but SR is new to me , I have done an xs1 previously but obviously it was running points any suggestions would be great
Ribbo
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Post by StewRoss on Nov 19, 2008 1:07:53 GMT -5
Yes you can run an SR without a battery as it has a self-exciting alternator...use a capacitor (battery eliminator) to abosorb the excess voltage and you're away. There are posts on it here in the elec area...have a read. SR  |
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ribbo
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Post by ribbo on Nov 19, 2008 14:26:13 GMT -5
Fantastic thank you .
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Post by blakes on Nov 20, 2008 3:20:35 GMT -5
I'm part way through making an alloy flat track seat. All that needs to be done is to cajole a friend into tig welding it together, linnish the welds, cut to size, sand and polish (phew !!). If you are interested in designing your own seat, I will post photos and details hopefully before Christmas.  Mark B |
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Post by wotavidone on Nov 20, 2008 17:30:26 GMT -5
Hey Mark B, the seat base is looking good. But I have to say, I am way more impressd by the side cover. Do my eyes deceive me or is that an aluminium replica of an XT cover, but with slots for mounting to the SR ?
Mick
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Post by blakes on Nov 21, 2008 17:32:03 GMT -5
Hi Mick The side cover was hammer formed over a wooden buck that sorta replicas the XT side cover. The hammer form process is demonstrated on this page: www.markvanderkwaak.com/It is not necessary to have a special hammer. I used hardwood cut into strips and a regular claw hammer to beat the edges to shape. regards Mark B |
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Post by blakes on Nov 21, 2008 17:41:13 GMT -5
Hi Mick again The website address didn't work because it went back to the start of the site. The following would be how to find the info if you are interested. 1. Go to the link page www.markvanderkwaak.com/2. Enter the site 3. Click on "TECH-TIPS" on the left hand side 4. Click on "Building CAD-bike 33" at top right of page 5. Scroll down and click on "Part 14" Unfortunately the link page address doesn't change as you go through the site. Hope you can find it !! regards Mark B |
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Post by pcnsd on Nov 21, 2008 23:28:09 GMT -5
Ribbo -
I very much like the work you have done. I think the aluminum theme will carry well throughout your project. Thank you for the link on form block construction technique, it gives me an idea or two to consider.
Great work is an inspiration to all.
PC
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Post by uncleernie on Nov 22, 2008 18:16:55 GMT -5
In England, you have 2 choices;
Unity Equipe and TA Baker.
If Unity doesn't do SR500's SPECIFICALLY, then walk away. They have old, traditional forms and SAY they will make custom tanks, but they really can't.
(I found that out the hard way)
In France, there is VD Classics, but I don't know their work first hand.
In the 'States; Evan Wilcox- without any doubt. He is the best IMO. All are very expensive, though
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Post by blakes on Nov 23, 2008 3:55:58 GMT -5
Thanks for the encouraging words PC. Glad to hear that you are having a go at hammer forming. So far the work that you have done to your SR is outstanding. Like a spotty faced adolescent, the alloy seat looks a lot better without its braces. It's been welded, linnished and cut to size. Just upholstery and polishing to go.  regards Mark B |
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Post by aero on Nov 23, 2008 5:50:59 GMT -5
In the UK you also have the tank shop. Very high quality. Seeing some of the other prices from other suppliers, £350 seems a good price for a SR tank. www.thetankshop.com/I have no idea who made this tank, I had to have the tank altered to fit the frame, two cut outs were added.  |
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