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Missing my deadline - first ride by beginning of April
OK, so it’s a self-imposed deadline but I’ve still missed it! The thing now is to focus on what I have left to do. To complete a “first ride” in an off-road location the bare essentials are –
Finish intake port and fit carburettor
Cut up original donor bike exhaust and extend to rear
Fit brake lines and bleed brakes (quick strip & rebuild callipers for safety)
Make throttle cable and link to foot pedal
Swap dummy motor for good one in donor bike
Mount fuel tank (temporary one will do)
Fit battery and essential electrics from donor bike
Finish intermediate shaft gear location and primary drive chain tensioner.
Fit gear selector cables and mechanism
Well, when I look at it like that I guess mid May is possible. I just have to keep reminding myself to keep it simple.
On the stand subject - my final version will almost certainly be pneumatic so I will accept any help available, but to keep my focus on a quick finish I will make a rudimentary side stand and put up with a difficult entry/exit in the meantime.
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