And I tried fitting the Keihan 2:2 system.
I quite like, so will go with that for now
Also works well with soft luggage
I quite like, so will go with that for now
Also works well with soft luggage
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Welder is lined up to fabricate the subframe and rear rack.
And metal shop will knock up a couple of front axle spacers. Precision stuff this!
And metal shop will knock up a couple of front axle spacers. Precision stuff this!
It's looking great. I have to chuckle at how clean that crankcase / oil filter/ oil cooler lines area is, compared to mine! And mine aint clarty by any means!
Incidentally, what's the purpose of the plug at the front of the oil filter cover?
Incidentally, what's the purpose of the plug at the front of the oil filter cover?
Cheers Pete, it won’t be that way for long! The oil filter cover is also the thermostat for the oil cooler which is why it looks different.
Venhill delivered, one step closer to brakes!
And stick the fairing on to get clearance right for the Pro-Bends
Next job, refit this oil cooler cos it fouls the front mudguard. 
Will the high front mudguard not restrict the airflow to the oilcooler ?
There’s a couple of options to solve that problem Steve.
The desert racers have the rear section of the front mudguard sawn off so there’s a direct flow onto the cooler. They also mount the cooler on the lower cross bar. Works great.
But for muddier climes, the Acerbis “Baja” front mudguard has a series of slots cut in the rear part (pic below) which puts some air across it while offering some protection.
For the next 12 months of European use I’ll stick with the latter, though might change when I’m heading to the Atacama desert.
The desert racers have the rear section of the front mudguard sawn off so there’s a direct flow onto the cooler. They also mount the cooler on the lower cross bar. Works great.
But for muddier climes, the Acerbis “Baja” front mudguard has a series of slots cut in the rear part (pic below) which puts some air across it while offering some protection.
For the next 12 months of European use I’ll stick with the latter, though might change when I’m heading to the Atacama desert.
One more little step in between weekend chores.
Frankly not impressed with Wunderlich’s finest. What do others use? I’ll need lots of adjustment due to lowered pegs and Moto cross boots.
Frankly not impressed with Wunderlich’s finest. What do others use? I’ll need lots of adjustment due to lowered pegs and Moto cross boots.
Unless you’re constantly riding in very high temperatures I’d consider deleting the oil cooler altogether. Pre paralever 1000s didn’t have an oil cooler.
Steve I have some nice 800cc barrels if you’re interested …
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Cheers Paul - agreed. I am building this bike to a specification that can cross the States and work at altitude, which is why I’ve gone with an oil cooler. If not I’d absolutely do what you suggested.
Battery box goes in. I learned so you don’t have to, that it’s much easier if you put the rubber mounts onto the frame first.
Then the rest, looking good. Time to order the battery and dig out the wiring diagram.
Then the rest, looking good. Time to order the battery and dig out the wiring diagram.
Clean up the clips and put the air filter on.
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