The best bit-the final build
Posted: Sun Nov 19, 2017 6:30 pm
I used the time tested method of laying the engine on its side and me and the mrs. lowered the frame over the motor and started installing all the engine mounting hardware:
Once in the frame i then put the cam cover on and installed the oil pump the sump pan including low profile APE drain plug and filter cover. Had some issues with the used cam end plugs which tended to creep outwards when torquing the cover down. After a bit of prating around, decided the best course of action was to buy some new ones, which stayed put a treat.
Then it was time to install the 1" offset sprocket, and bearing outrigger assembly including Oberon Ducati Panigale clutch master cylinder:
Starter motor also went in. Note i had to turn down the rear mounting post for the outrigger plate to clear the drive sprocket teeth
Rear peg brackets turned out ok too i think...
At this point i had a beer and stared at it for quite some time
Assembling the starter/gen:
Gen cover on:
I need to make a cover form aly sheet or maybe even carbon/kevlar sheet, otherwise the carbs and rear o engine are going to get splattered from the sprocket. Note case saver, a valuable lesson i have learnt from enduro :
Once in the frame i then put the cam cover on and installed the oil pump the sump pan including low profile APE drain plug and filter cover. Had some issues with the used cam end plugs which tended to creep outwards when torquing the cover down. After a bit of prating around, decided the best course of action was to buy some new ones, which stayed put a treat.
Then it was time to install the 1" offset sprocket, and bearing outrigger assembly including Oberon Ducati Panigale clutch master cylinder:
Starter motor also went in. Note i had to turn down the rear mounting post for the outrigger plate to clear the drive sprocket teeth
Rear peg brackets turned out ok too i think...
At this point i had a beer and stared at it for quite some time
Assembling the starter/gen:
Gen cover on:
I need to make a cover form aly sheet or maybe even carbon/kevlar sheet, otherwise the carbs and rear o engine are going to get splattered from the sprocket. Note case saver, a valuable lesson i have learnt from enduro :