No the brass tubes do not vent into the air box...
The four threaded holes on top of the body are what the airbox screws into.
could it be that he meant the air jet inlets when he referred to "brass tubes"? If so, then the answer is yes, the air inlets for both the pilot and main circuits vent directly into the airbox.
No the brass tubes do not vent into the air box...
The four threaded holes on top of the body are what the airbox screws into.
could it be that he meant the air jet inlets when he referred to "brass tubes"? If so, then the answer is yes, the air inlets for both the pilot and main circuits vent directly into the airbox.
I slouch corrected ...
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
thought I would post a few pictures of progress... if you guys are interested I can post more as I progress?
I was going to try to make a tank, but I really like the 996 one i have picked up cheap... but its taking quite a bit of work to modify to fit over the carbs. I have had to cut the bottom out and fabricate a new base. some of the welding is done, and I thought it best to dye pen the joints as its easier to correct leak on the outside of a joint, rather than inside when its all welded up... good job i did as there were two leaks. Dye penetration works amazingly well as you can see.
Finished the fabrication on the bottom of the tank, all pressure tested and no leaks! I have had problems finding a fuel tap big enough... most are 8 mm but the Honda carbs require 10mm pipe, they were a thirsty beast! found one in the end... but I wont be running a reserve. Also made a couple of short bellmouths to fit under the pod filters. they were made out of tube, and spun in the lathe to bell the ends out. to do this you need to soften the alloy first by annealing it. I have struggled with this in the past as you need to get the temperature right, but if you go too far, it suddenly melts into s a blob! the answer is simple, a trick picked up from a mate... scribble on the alloy with a sharpie pen... heat until the pen marks disappear, and stop heating! then let it cool. it works a treat!
sometimes you make stuff but are not sure… this is an example. I wanted the front of the bike to be clean looking… so I made this speedometer using a cheap GPS module that will come on automatically when the ignition is on. the holes are for some warning LED’s… not sure if I will use it yet. I am aware that technically its no legal to have a GPS speedo… but…!! Whats peoples opinions on the look?
Also been practising my alloy welding with my new TIG welder to make a battery box for under the tank.
(this pic is with one trumpet still fitted) if not let me know,
