Blue
February 8th, 2010 1 Comment »
Engine Is Mounted
January 31st, 2010 2 Comments »
The engine is fully mounted. The front mounting struts are adjustable
in length and serve to set the primary-drive chain tension.
in length and serve to set the primary-drive chain tension.
Engine Mount
January 28th, 2010 No Comments »
I got the engine mount all brazed up. Very stiff, torsionally and
otherwise. Even without the front mounts in, the gearbox doesn’t move.
Primary Drive
January 23rd, 2010 No Comments »
Here are some shots of the transmission and primary drive chain. Those
pieces of angle iron and the clamps are just a temporary structure
while I braze in the actual mounts.
pieces of angle iron and the clamps are just a temporary structure
while I braze in the actual mounts.
Gearbox Mounts
January 21st, 2010 No Comments »
This is a close-up shot of the gearbox mounting tabs and associated
attachment tubes. It’s definitely a tricky bracket.
John F Gets His Braze On
January 21st, 2010 No Comments »
John practices his brazing in preparation for a frame-building
attempt. Note the functional fit of #3 brazing glasses.
Montana Winter Ride
December 29th, 2009 No Comments »
via youtube.com
Good music, good angles, and snow.
Alternate Universe Roadies
December 26th, 2009 No Comments »
via youtube.com
In some alternate universe, this is what roadies are like.
More Pre-Viz and fat Franks
December 23rd, 2009 No Comments »
The Fat Franks fit. This is generally where the engine and gearbox will sit.