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A Little Tinkerin', A Little Drinkerin'

  • Thread starter Thread starter Leigh
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Ok, so I got busy on Saturday and followed through some wiring.
Everything looks clean and connected.
I didn't take the starter out because when the battery is fully charged it spins up quickly and the fire bikes easily. I'll wait for that.

The new rec/reg is on it's way.
Once I get that in and run a few more diagnostics (doesn't that sound like I know what I'm doing?) I'll hopefully either solve the problem or at least track it down.
I haven't looked at the stator yet either.
 
Leigh said:
Ok, so I got busy on Saturday and followed through some wiring.
Everything looks clean and connected.
I didn't take the starter out because when the battery is fully charged it spins up quickly and the fire bikes easily. I'll wait for that.

The new rec/reg is on it's way.
Once I get that in and run a few more diagnostics (doesn't that sound like I know what I'm doing?) I'll hopefully either solve the problem or at least track it down.
I haven't looked at the stator yet either.
Click to expand...

You getting the same expensive high quality one I'm getting that you pointed out?

I still reckon you need to do some connection and/or ground cleaning, something just doesn't seem right there...
 
Yep, same one Pete.
Once that's in I'll have a better idea of where the electrickery is failing to proceed.
 
i hope you ll find the source of the problem without too much pain!
really sounds like a bad connection somewhere though.
 
Thanks Etch, I'm hoping that's all it is too.
I'm sure a bit of digging about will show it up.. {fingers crossed)
 
I felt good about that until the smiley..
hehee..

Nah, she'll be right. I'll dig back in this weekend.
Kid free!!
 
There's no bloody guarantees in this game, Sunshine.

But I'll have a crack at it..
 
Aww sorry, Grumble Bum..

I'm currently bouncing off the limiter.
The new job is up and running. It looks like it is going to grow too. The boss is already talking about the expansion plans for early next year.

I received a tidy little payout from an impairment benefits claim.
Which means I can get the albatross from around my neck (read: credit card) and scoot up to Sydney to buy the mate's FZ1.

My shiny new rec/reg is sitting on my desk. that will be bolted up and plumbed in this weekend.

It's been a good couple of days..
 
I just realised.
If I get the FZ1, I won't need the Fat Girl for general duties.
No bag carrying, no commuting..

Thommo has moved down and has a selection of humpy tail moulds..

I think I smell a Winter cafe project coming.
Ace bars. chrome backed gauge pod.
Black guards.
Black barrels, silver cases, red frame (thanks oohsam)
Polished tank with blackout down the centre..
No centre stand, pillion pegs or seat.
I might have to source some 4 into 2 pipes with reverse cones tipped up at 30 degrees.


I can see it already..
 
You're rockin' on Leigh! Awesome to hear you're on your way up :D

Cafe 750... mmmm... look up coastiepete's and beergood's builds, will give you some inspiration for sure...

Thommo... the man with the paint right?

If you're gonna cafe her, you want a 4 into 2 with twin up-swept Dunstalls...
 
You are right on all counts Pete.
Thommo is the man with the guns.
He also does 'glassing, CAD, CNC, sheetmetal fab, steel fab, etc etc..

I'll look for those builds.. Thanks for the heads up.

Dunstalls. I hadn't even thought of them. I had Arrows in mind.
Something like these..
Arrow-Pro-Racing-Exhaust--09-GSX-R1000
 
Leigh said:
You are right on all counts Pete.
Thommo is the man with the guns.
He also does 'glassing, CAD, CNC, sheetmetal fab, steel fab, etc etc..

I'll look for those builds.. Thanks for the heads up.

Dunstalls. I hadn't even thought of them. I had Arrows in mind.
Something like these..
Arrow-Pro-Racing-Exhaust--09-GSX-R1000
Click to expand...

Aaaaah a very handy man to know!

Guess it all depends if you want "period correct" or if you don't care... Arrow are flashy and new, Dunstalls are old style and classic...
 
If I wanted period I'd be building a Triton (oh how I wish) so I'll look at this as a 20 year update to the Cafe Racers..

4 cylinder Japanese power versus British twin..
It would be a logical update.
Cafe racers are never done. They are always updating so I'll be using some modern sort of stuff on it.
Hmmm.. Clip-ons might suit more than the ace bars.

Lots of shed pondering coming up I think.
I'll keep that 44 gallon drum I call a tank unless something comes up dirt cheap.
It's wide but it's already got the cut-outs and I think it'll look the part.
 
Ooh.
No I'm not sure at all.
Considering this only Day 2 of Operation Fat Cafe I am very open to suggestions.
Those cans are the shape I had in mind until I saw those bent Arrows.


I will be in the shed this weekend plotting & scheming
 
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