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Fantastic job
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Yellow 1997 Storm R.I.P. Orange 2000 Streetfighter (Rufus), Red & Silver 1968 Triumph Trophy 650, Blue 2003 Storm Project, Red 2007 Montesa Cota Trials 250 & 1959 BSA D7 175cc Bantam Trials Project
Yellow 1997 Storm R.I.P. Orange 2000 Streetfighter (Rufus), Red & Silver 1968 Triumph Trophy 650, Blue 2003 Storm Project, Red 2007 Montesa Cota Trials 250 & 1959 BSA D7 175cc Bantam Trials Project
Re: Well you asked for another Ducati build
I needed to make some brackets out of alloy tube, but of you squash the ends in the vice it looks crap… so I made this little die that profiles the ends round which also make them stronger.
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That looks so much more professional than just using a vice as you rightly point out 
Chris.
Chris.
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I made a speedo housing earlier in the build, but I was not happy with the result 
so I tried again... this one is better...
turning the dome took some doing! I have rubber mounted it as I always feel electronics need it…
so I tried again... this one is better...turning the dome took some doing! I have rubber mounted it as I always feel electronics need it…
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I wanted to add some custom detail onto the bike, in particular on the valve covers... So I tried the technique of etching alloy... have to say it worked rather well! Oh, and although those indicators are small, they are amazingly bright!
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Looks great , keep um coming 
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Are they mo.blaze indicators by Moto gadget?
I had some as secondary indicators on my SP2- and yes, they're very bright.
I had some as secondary indicators on my SP2- and yes, they're very bright.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
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Those indicators are that small I nearly missed them 
Good job with the new speedo housing, thanks for adding the video
Chris.
PS. The etching also came out great
Chris.
Good job with the new speedo housing, thanks for adding the video
Chris.
PS. The etching also came out great
Chris.
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Onto for me what is the most enjoyable part of a build... the wiring. I have a process for this I stick to. First I draw out the wiring diagram in Microsoft Visio, and colour code the wires. Then I order the wire in, which is quite cheap and any connectors I need. So often the standard of the electrics is what make a bike trouble free in the future. I then build the loom actually on the bike, circuit by circuit, wire by wire, which I hold temporarily in place with some Velcro cable ties. When its all in place I use that braided sheathing and close the ends with heat shrink tubing. it make a neat job. Rather than connect the main battery leads up, I use a fly lead with a 10 amp fuse just in case I make a mistake. I crimp, and if needed solder every joint. I have rubber mounted the coils and put them on an alloy heat sink. I also like to make my own HT leads out of solid copper lead, so I can get them to fit perfectly...
I have also used up the last of the Tygon fuel tube I had in stock... Its 8mm ID and I am unable to source any more without buying a large quantity, which is really annoying.
I have also used up the last of the Tygon fuel tube I had in stock... Its 8mm ID and I am unable to source any more without buying a large quantity, which is really annoying.
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Keep up the good work Tony, it's all coming together very nicely
Chris.
Chris.
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buzzer wrote: ↑Fri Nov 18, 2022 6:35 pm Onto for me what is the most enjoyable part of a build... the wiring. I have a process for this I stick to. First I draw out the wiring diagram in Microsoft Visio, and colour code the wires. Then I order the wire in, which is quite cheap and any connectors I need. So often the standard of the electrics is what make a bike trouble free in the future. I then build the loom actually on the bike, circuit by circuit, wire by wire, which I hold temporarily in place with some Velcro cable ties. When its all in place I use that braided sheathing and close the ends with heat shrink tubing. it make a neat job. Rather than connect the main battery leads up, I use a fly lead with a 10 amp fuse just in case I make a mistake. I crimp, and if needed solder every joint. I have rubber mounted the coils and put them on an alloy heat sink. I also like to make my own HT leads out of solid copper lead, so I can get them to fit perfectly...
I have also used up the last of the Tygon fuel tube I had in stock... Its 8mm ID and I am unable to source any more without buying a large quantity, which is really annoying.
fav part is wiring?
this proves you are a very sick man.carry on
the older i get,the faster i was
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Amazon have listings for Tygon 8mm id in metre lengths.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
