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THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
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Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
Spent a little time on this today, but ended up taking two steps backwards.
Firstly I made a return throttle cable, but the routing is so convoluted having two cables won't let the throttle 'snap' back. So that'll be scrapped & a single cable throttle assembly will be fitted once it arrives from Pit Bike Spares. (I do like their prices........ Not like buying Kawasaki parts!)
Second waste of time was my 'Safety lanyard'. Simple enough to fit, just spliced it into the main feed to the key. The thought of being thrown from the machine & then seeing it fook off up the high street did not appeal. However..... The switch I have only has closed contacts once the lanyard has been pulled. I have an alternative Durite version on it's way.
Firstly I made a return throttle cable, but the routing is so convoluted having two cables won't let the throttle 'snap' back. So that'll be scrapped & a single cable throttle assembly will be fitted once it arrives from Pit Bike Spares. (I do like their prices........ Not like buying Kawasaki parts!)
Second waste of time was my 'Safety lanyard'. Simple enough to fit, just spliced it into the main feed to the key. The thought of being thrown from the machine & then seeing it fook off up the high street did not appeal. However..... The switch I have only has closed contacts once the lanyard has been pulled. I have an alternative Durite version on it's way.
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Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
On a brighter note, I've just re-polished the edges of my repainted tank badge & glued it to the tank.
Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
Steve, PMC want to reproduce the tank. How much for design rights?
When is the "SHAKE" down test. I might take the day off lol
When is the "SHAKE" down test. I might take the day off lol
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Hmmm..... Qualcast might have something to say about that.
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I'll advise on 'shake'down nearer the time. Time and venue will be on a 'need to know' basis.
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I'll advise on 'shake'down nearer the time. Time and venue will be on a 'need to know' basis.
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Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
Ginger Bear wrote:Hmmm..... Qualcast might have something to say about that.
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I'll advise on 'shake'down nearer the time. Time and venue will be on a 'need to know' basis.
Did you not know those are produced under licence by KHI
Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
Steve. I wonder just how difficult it would be to make this road or pavement legal?
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Big Fluff wrote:Steve. I wonder just how difficult it would be to make this road or pavement legal?
I've always wondered how 'road legal' the battery powered feckers are? No tax, no insurance, no lights, no number plates, no license.
There's an old boy that often flys past me in a morning whilst I'm walking me dog & he deffo ain't doing 4mph.
Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
Often seen ridden by fat feckers in shell suits.... get up and walk you might lose some weight!!
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ZedHead wrote:Often seen ridden by fat feckers in shell suits.... get up and walk you might lose some weight!!
life in Yorkshire eh!
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Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
Ginger Bear wrote:Big Fluff wrote:Steve. I wonder just how difficult it would be to make this road or pavement legal?
I've always wondered how 'road legal' the battery powered feckers are? No tax, no insurance, no lights, no number plates, no license.
There's an old boy that often flys past me in a morning whilst I'm walking me dog & he deffo ain't doing 4mph.
Scooters manufactured as "road suitable" will have to have a minimum speed of 6mph and a maximum of 8mph. This type of scooter normally has a 4mph button as well which is the maximum permitted speed on the pavement. "Road suitable" must have a minimum of two rear and two front lights complete with indicators. I reckon this one will be more than suitable, I can see the headlines now............................."MAN OUTRUNS POLICE PURSUIT ON INVALID SCOOTER ON M4"
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Taffus wrote:ZedHead wrote:Often seen ridden by fat feckers in shell suits.... get up and walk you might lose some weight!!
life in Yorkshire eh!
Ive move now the nah's!
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Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
New 1/4 turn quick action throttle assembly fitted.
Brake lines made & plumbed in.
Next job will be to fit clutch outrigger, fab lines & bleed it all up. Then we're pretty much good to go.
Brake lines made & plumbed in.
Next job will be to fit clutch outrigger, fab lines & bleed it all up. Then we're pretty much good to go.
Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
Ginger Bear wrote:New 1/4 turn quick action throttle assembly fitted.
Brake lines made & plumbed in.20170324_184451.jpg
Next job will be to fit clutch outrigger, fab lines & bleed it all up. Then we're pretty much good to go.
You still need to get it painted metallic puke green....
Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
Never mind brake lines .. you will need a parachute!
Re: THE WIDOW SHAKER............................... What could possibly go wrong?
ZedHead wrote:Never mind brake lines .. you will need a parachute!
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