sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 11/11/07 at 09:56 AM |
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Got the engine out of the bike last night but noticed that the sprocket cover will block the propshaft (see my post on BEC section). Just need to
finish stripping the bike and sell the surplus parts, and clean up the engine. Feels like things are starting to happen. I'm working next
weekend so my next free weekend will be when I collect the bits from MNR (Chris tells me my shiny new chassis is finished!). I feel like a kid before
Christmas, is that normal or am I a bit wierd? ;-)
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow © 
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chockymonster
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| posted on 11/11/07 at 12:34 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sucksqueezebangblow
I feel like a kid before Christmas, is that normal or am I a bit wierd? ;-)
Perfectly normal 
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chockymonster
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| posted on 11/11/07 at 12:36 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sucksqueezebangblow
I feel like a kid before Christmas, is that normal or am I a bit wierd? ;-)
Perfectly normal
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matt.c
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| posted on 11/11/07 at 03:22 PM |
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Nice choice. But there is one thing you are doing wrong! You should use the ZX9R!! The busa is way to slow!!  
Oh yeh WELCOME. 
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 12/11/07 at 04:55 PM |
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Hey Matt,
So you must have gone the supercharger and nitrous route then??!!;-)
Joking aside a 9R should be PDQ!!!
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 27/11/07 at 01:35 PM |
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Finally, the day arrived! I picked up my VortX kit last weekend! Lots of shiny new bits. They've taken up a lot more space than I expected but
the wife has kindly donated space in the family room for the Buell and 'glass parts so I got it all in. Not done much building yet but have
started trimming the driver's footwell bulkhead to fit 'round the gear change bracket. I'll hopefully get stuck in properly at the
weekend!:
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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TimC
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| posted on 27/11/07 at 02:25 PM |
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Piccies please - this must be the highest spec'd VortX to-date, so don't keep it all to yourself.
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 27/11/07 at 03:54 PM |
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Not much to see just yet as there are not many outward signs that it is a T45 chassis. Will be more to see as the build progresses so will post
updates with piccies when it gets more interesting. Just the Chassis on stands at the moment!
Posted a piccie but not sure where it went!?? Perhaps to the photo albums?
[Edited on 27/11/07 by sucksqueezebangblow]
Wasn't in photo albums either so I have uploaded it to my photo album. Still don't know what happened to the attachment!
[Edited on 27/11/07 by sucksqueezebangblow]
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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worX
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| posted on 28/11/07 at 07:10 AM |
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looks good already!!!
Steve
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TimC
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| posted on 28/11/07 at 08:43 AM |
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Nice - chassis looks deeper at the front, possibly to avoid the bodywork having to be shimmed? Also perhaps extends slightly further forward possibly
to allow direct mounting of rad and and fan assembly? Looks like additional cross-bracing at the front also. Actually, looking again, it's a
whole lot squarer at the front full-stop.
Look forward to following the build.
[Edited on 28/11/07 by TimC]
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TimC
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| posted on 28/11/07 at 05:03 PM |
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Forgot to ask, have you got the rear diffuser?
Cheers
TC
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 28/11/07 at 07:48 PM |
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Good news that you've got your kit clive
looks the same as mine at the front, i guess it would be!
edited to say erm no i dont have the extra bracing behind that front cross section doh
next time i'll look like both eyes open!
i've found on mine the nose needs trimming on the inside to get the chassis inside, either that or i've done something wrong!
ps you've got far to many kids or bikes
[Edited on 28/11/07 by Johneturbo]
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 29/11/07 at 09:21 AM |
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Hey TC, I havn't got the diffuser yet. Marc tried aluminium but the result was too heavy so they have made it in 'glass. It is finished
but Marc is hanging on to it a little longer to get a mould made from it. So I imagine diffusers will be available to retro fit very soon!
Hi John, Just two kids, but very expensive ones! How's your build? You must be flying if you have got to the nosecone already! I have only just
got the bulkhead panels Clecod on!
Steve, What's the trick to getting photo's to show in a post? When I tried it as an attachment it vanished somewhere!
[Edited on 29/11/07 by sucksqueezebangblow]
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 3/1/08 at 09:43 AM |
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Hi All,
Brief update. Not getting stuff done as fast as I expected but I'm taking my time to try to get everything right with my first build. Had to
remake a few brake lines as some were slightly too short (probably differences in the T45 chassis) but the last one is almost in. The fuel lines are
in as are the bulkhead panels although the drivers side needed considerable fettling, and a series of moves that would have made a chinese puzzle
proud, to get it into position! This was due to the position of the 'Busa gear change bracket which cannot go anywhere else on the chassis. The
aluminium panel that goes above the scuttle is cleko'd on and I have fabricated and fitted 11 brackets to hold the front undertray which I will
fit after the body with rubber nuts. The loom is also fitted as far as the front bulkhead but I was waiting for some bigger P clips for the thickest
section of the loom and some grommet strip for the holes throught the front transmission tunnel top and the panel above the scuttle.
Once these odds and ends are finished I'll fabricate and fit the battery tray, fit the scuttle top, pedal box and start thinking about getting
the diff bolted and shimmed.
Has anyone fitted the hydraulic clutch line for the 'Busa engine? What is the best route for the copper/nickle pipe and where do you recommend
to terminate it for a flexible hose? Unless of course the copper/nickle pipe can run all the way? I assume not even though the engine is bolted
solidly to the chassis.
Kind regards, Clive.
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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coozer
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| posted on 3/1/08 at 12:05 PM |
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Hi Clive, are you starting a build diary? or have you enough to do??
Happy new year,
Steve
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 4/1/08 at 09:29 AM |
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Hi Steve,
I'm taking photos, keeping notes and receipts as I go along for the build diary for SVA (apparently it is very important to have comprehensive
proof of a self build as I'm told a manufacturer was presenting professional build as self build and got caught so SVA are really hot on it)
I hadn't planned an online diary and am not sure if I have the wherewithall (software etc) to create one.
Yours, Clive.
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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zxrlocost
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| posted on 4/1/08 at 10:20 AM |
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hi clive good luck with the build if you need any help u2u me
your right about the SVA I have numerous cars waiting now due to having to send pics and receipts
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TimC
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| posted on 4/1/08 at 10:56 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by sucksqueezebangblow
I hadn't planned an online diary and am not sure if I have the wherewithall (software etc) to create one.
The blogspot site is so easy to use! If you can use this forum and a Word, you are well qualified to use it. Click my link and set your own up.
There are 4 MNR builders using this system already - links on my page also.
Cheers
TC
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 4/1/08 at 02:28 PM |
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We need more pics Clive
i was also told to do a build diary for dvla.
i'm going to do a flick book style one, blink and you miss the build
i need to do an update with my photo archive, i had her running over xmas, which was a relief as the engine came from the usa
[Edited on 4/1/08 by Johneturbo]
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 4/1/08 at 05:28 PM |
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Wow John, you're really shifting with your build! Have you got a day job?
Thanks Tim, I'll take a look at blogspot as you suggest!
Yours, Clive.
Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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Johneturbo
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| posted on 6/1/08 at 02:20 PM |
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Yes i do Clive i'm just good at being in 2 places at the same time
i've uploaded some more pics, but can't seem to upload them all.
but the build has come to a halt due to life threatening man flu!
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 10:13 PM |
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Hi All, I've finally worked out how to post images. This is the chassis, upturned, with the brackets fitted to mount the undertray. Having made
and fitted them I'm beginning to think they may be just the thing for fitting the transmission tunnel and rear diffuser!
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Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 10:50 PM |
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And this is the bracket before bending to the curve of the chassis tube. They are made from 25mm anodised aluminium angle from B&Q. They are 60mm
long. The outer two mounting holes are 10mm in from each end and 12.5 mm in from the side. The additional central mounting hole is 6mm from the edge.
On the other face is the central pilot hole which will ultimately be drilled out to 12mm to take the rubber nut. I have left it at 3mm for the moment
to take a Cleko fastner. The rubber nut expands as the aluminium bolt is tightened in it, holding evertthing in place. However, unlike rivnuts it
retracts when losened and can then be removed.
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Better to Burnout than to Fade Away JET METAL ~ AndySparrow ©
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sucksqueezebangblow
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| posted on 10/1/08 at 11:00 PM |
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And this is it curved and fitted to the chassis with Sikaflex and 3 x 3.5mm pop-rivets. It will ultimately be drilled out to 12mm for the rubber nut
and M6 aluminium bolt.
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