My 127" big twin project (56k warning!)
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 1:01 pm
OK, so I am not a sports bike person at heart, and the big twin stuff is what really draws me. But using one as a daily ride isnt so clever, so thats where the VTR fits in
This is my other project. Might not be to most peoples tastes on here. But hey, you never know.
I sold my kit car last year to fund this project, and so far its been one of the best things I have ever done. Gives me a chance to hone my fabrication and machining skills some more too
So it started off like this, custom frame built by my local frame builder at Custom Cycle Developments:
38 deg, 3" up, 0" out solid mount Softail frame
For 250 rear tyre and 4" over forks
This the engine, 127" (2.1litre) Ultima. 140bhp and 145lbft
Some forks and wheels
Engine and box dropped in
The rear mudguard was cut and shut so it followed the rear wheel properly. Started off fitting like this:
After attacking with the plasma cutter, angle grinder and then welder it fitted like this:
Fitted up the belt primary
Swapped the standard clutch release cover for a hydraulic one:
The set about fabricating the oil tank and battery box. Turned myself up an aluminium cap and the mounting bosses.
And thats pretty much as far as I have got with it.
Also drawn up the forward controls and had all the plate parts laser cut. I now just have to turn up the rest of the parts from some steel bar so I can weld them all together.
I have loads more parts, but nothing yet fitted up to the bike. Been building since just before xmas, so theres about 3 months worth of work above
Just waiting to get the fuel tank on order next week so I can crack on with the bars and other major components!
This is my other project. Might not be to most peoples tastes on here. But hey, you never know.
I sold my kit car last year to fund this project, and so far its been one of the best things I have ever done. Gives me a chance to hone my fabrication and machining skills some more too
So it started off like this, custom frame built by my local frame builder at Custom Cycle Developments:
38 deg, 3" up, 0" out solid mount Softail frame
For 250 rear tyre and 4" over forks
This the engine, 127" (2.1litre) Ultima. 140bhp and 145lbft
Some forks and wheels
Engine and box dropped in
The rear mudguard was cut and shut so it followed the rear wheel properly. Started off fitting like this:
After attacking with the plasma cutter, angle grinder and then welder it fitted like this:
Fitted up the belt primary
Swapped the standard clutch release cover for a hydraulic one:
The set about fabricating the oil tank and battery box. Turned myself up an aluminium cap and the mounting bosses.
And thats pretty much as far as I have got with it.
Also drawn up the forward controls and had all the plate parts laser cut. I now just have to turn up the rest of the parts from some steel bar so I can weld them all together.
I have loads more parts, but nothing yet fitted up to the bike. Been building since just before xmas, so theres about 3 months worth of work above
Just waiting to get the fuel tank on order next week so I can crack on with the bars and other major components!