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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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Well "wingrider" you had me thinking, so I ran some string lines about and measured my new width.

I am not sure how to spell UPSET, but that is what I am! :x :x :x :x :x

Wether the DoT will notice the small difference? I hope I can remove the excess by slotting the mounting holes in the base of the sidecar boat?

I also have to make up a new rear axle otherwise I have to remove the sidecar to remove the rear wheel.

Peter.
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String lines set up.
String lines set up.
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Right side on zero.
Right side on zero.
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Left side line on pre-measured width which was 36.1mm from the grease cap.
Left side line on pre-measured width which was 36.1mm from the grease cap.
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5mm overwidth  :-(   I guess I lost a mm or two with the kink on the tapemeasure with the bulldog clip, so it could be 3mm.
5mm overwidth :-( I guess I lost a mm or two with the kink on the tapemeasure with the bulldog clip, so it could be 3mm.
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1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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Oh no! Hopefully they won’t detect that, but given some of your stories about them, let’s hope you tighten her in just a little.
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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Narrower wheel?
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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DocRoot wrote:Narrower wheel?
I don’t believe that would work for him, as the hack tub’s fender sticks out past the wheel...which is probably why he has the wood on the wheel during the measurement.
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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looking great Pete.
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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I have said it before, and I will say it again, this thread is the best thing on the 'net. anim-cheers1
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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G'day to Everyone :-D :-D :-D

and many thanks for the kind comments anim-cheers1

Back home again and a bit of messing in the workshop. I have realised that I can not remove the rear axle as the sidecar will get in the way :-? The GL-1000 was easy, just machine down the button end diameter a little and just turn it around, but the 1500 is not so easy as the swing arm clamps onto the button end.

Keeping costs down and utilising what I have I decided to use the original axle.

First is to fix the nut onto the axle shaft in such a way that it also stays put when in the swing arm. Simple, drill a 3mm hole right on the edge of the nut and through the axle, smash in a rolled pin, then cut a small groove in the final drive hub, that should stop it turning and undoing in service.
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using old bearing centres and a soft washer.
using old bearing centres and a soft washer.
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Slip all the bearing centres on.
Slip all the bearing centres on.
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Tighten the nut down onto the soft washer.
Tighten the nut down onto the soft washer.
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Skim the nut and washer down to the same profile.
Skim the nut and washer down to the same profile.
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1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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Happy & Safe Riding to Everyone, Peter.
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Set the axle up in the mill to drill the hole in centre and squarely.
Set the axle up in the mill to drill the hole in centre and squarely.
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Easy Peasy  :-)
Easy Peasy :-)
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There we have it.
There we have it.
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Set up the axle in the lathe to remove the end that the swing arm normally clamps on.
Set up the axle in the lathe to remove the end that the swing arm normally clamps on.
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Gone! :-)   next to cut a thread on the shaft and machine up a sutable nut out of Stainless.
Gone! :-) next to cut a thread on the shaft and machine up a sutable nut out of Stainless.
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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I'm loving all of the photos of the lathe work.
Kevin
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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G'day to All :-D :-D :-D

and I am enjoying the lathe work too dancr

Not much to show for todays efforts, I cut the M20 x 1.5 thread on the end of the rear axle.
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Thread cut.
Thread cut.
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Ready for the nut to be manufactured.
Ready for the nut to be manufactured.
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1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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I now need to manufacture a special nut to screw onto the other end but my internal threading bar is 20mm plus the cutting bit, way too big :x

Easy, grind it down action1

it took longer than I planned, the rotational speed has to be slow and I was taking 0.5mm grinds, still it is done now dancr

Happy and safe riding to All, Peter.
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Grinder set up in the lathe
Grinder set up in the lathe
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A better view from the other side.
A better view from the other side.
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I use two 2.5mm cutting discs.
I use two 2.5mm cutting discs.
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All ground down.
All ground down.
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Fitted with the cutting tip.
Fitted with the cutting tip.
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1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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G'day to Everyone! :-D :-D :-D

The other day I sliced off a few inches of SS 30mm bar to make the required axle nut, so today I machined most of it out.
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Slicing a few inches of 30mm bar.
Slicing a few inches of 30mm bar.
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Face it off and drill an 18mm hole down the guts.
Face it off and drill an 18mm hole down the guts.
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Bore it out to 20mm and 20mm deep.
Bore it out to 20mm and 20mm deep.
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Swap ends about and bore it out to 18.5mm to accommodate the thread.
Swap ends about and bore it out to 18.5mm to accommodate the thread.
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1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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The threading tool was still too large to slip down the 18.5.. bore so I had to grind some more off the high spots until it fits down the workpiece.

Happy n safe ridin to All, Peter.
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After grinding some more off the threading tool holder.
After grinding some more off the threading tool holder.
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Its a snug fit (front view)
Its a snug fit (front view)
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(rear view)
(rear view)
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Thread cut :-) ... sorry about the blurry pic.
Thread cut :-) ... sorry about the blurry pic.
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Axle screws into her snugly.
Axle screws into her snugly.
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1988 GL-1500 ~ HRD sidecar outfit.
1990 GL-1500SE ~ (project) ~ Stripped down to be a "Naked 90".
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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I think the web site needs to host a week long "make everything you will ever need for your wing" seminar in your shop Peter.
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1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
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Re: Pedro!'s rebuilding projects

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BRAVO!

Keep the photos coming Peter, very informative and enjoyable.
Kevin
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