Lots of assembly required..... - Page 15

Slimie · 02-20-2012, 06:59 AM

That crankcase is a work of art!

A huge thank you for taking the time to share with us.

-Simon

CosentinoEngineering · 02-20-2012, 02:44 PM

>>Oh, yeah? Well I changed my own brake fluid!

Funny, I can't seem to do that without getting it all over the place! It is a great paint remover. And skin sensitizer.

Chris
http://moto2-usa.blogspot.com/
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Roadracer_Al · 02-20-2012, 10:47 PM

The crankcases are totally bad ass. Did you do anything special to retain the bearings?

Nitrile rubber gloves from CostCo are your best friend. I have damaged my skin so badly over the years that I'm paranoid to touch anything chemical stronger than dish soap with bare hands.

Regarding the Subie running gear, I don't know if this is a going deal or a fantasy, but my next door neighbors were talking about putting Subie running gear under a VW Vanagon to make a modern Japanese Synchro that can be daily driven and doesn't cost eleven-teen dollars every time something breaks. Totally wrong coast, though. I know you need a project like a hole in the head, but that powertrain would be supa' cool under a Thing or a Transporter.

Mickldo · 02-21-2012, 02:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roadracer_Al

The crankcases are totally bad ass. Did you do anything special to retain the bearings?

Nitrile rubber gloves from CostCo are your best friend. I have damaged my skin so badly over the years that I'm paranoid to touch anything chemical stronger than dish soap with bare hands.

Regarding the Subie running gear, I don't know if this is a going deal or a fantasy, but my next door neighbors were talking about putting Subie running gear under a VW Vanagon to make a modern Japanese Synchro that can be daily driven and doesn't cost eleven-teen dollars every time something breaks. Totally wrong coast, though. I know you need a project like a hole in the head, but that powertrain would be supa' cool under a Thing or a Transporter.

I'm putting an EJ22 in a 77 Bay window Kombi at the moment.

Have you seen http://www.subarugears.com/ When I do my next Kombi I want to do the whole 4wd thing and make a Syncro Baja Kombi Camper. [/hijack off]

CosentinoEngineering · 02-21-2012, 11:02 AM

The bearings have pins in the outer race to prevent rotation and SKF recommends a H7 housing tolerance for this application.

As far as the subbie goes i'm just looking to convert it into as much cash as possible. No project vehicles for me, my hands are full!

Chris
http://moto2-usa.blogspot.com/
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kpt4321 · 02-26-2012, 10:03 AM

Chris-

I've tried to get in touch with you via the email on your website but have had no luck.

I'm semi-local to you, and I would LOVE to drop by and see what you are working on and have a chat. I'm a mechanical engineer and a bike nerd with a long history of love of motorsports, and I would really like to see up close what you are working on. I am in no way affiliated with your industry, so you don't have to worry about IP or anything like that. (I'm in composites automation). I'm just a nerdy kid who loves everything bike.

If at all possible, please get in touch with me, either via PM here, or email.

Sorry for the spam, all!

Whale Rider · 02-28-2012, 10:33 PM

Thanks for the reply Chris, your TZ250 case is a work of art keep up the good work.
WR

SquirrelMilker · 03-02-2012, 12:17 PM

This is completely awesome. I love it. The whole deal. I watched a bit about Motoczysz building their bike in Seattle, WA. That was cool and still check their site often. I donated as well. Had to get a shirt!

Lortdadu · 04-08-2012, 08:01 AM

Amazing work!

Keep it up!

I love it how you've explained details so that almost anyone could understand them!

K0m4 · 04-15-2012, 05:59 AM

Totally awestruck. Talk about a non-compromise attitude: "I want the best front end I can imagine. Have to MAKE my own engine, and design a conceptually new frame to do it, but hey, anything worth doing is worth doing right"..

Impressive, and here I am wishing I had the means just to fab my own brackets for a hugger...

Dash2 · 04-17-2012, 09:00 PM

Got my shirt last week. it is sweet, thanks.

SquirrelMilker · 04-18-2012, 07:24 AM

Got my shirt Saturday. It is pretty awesome. Thanks!

Keith · 09-04-2012, 12:57 AM

I read about the Duke in Sakamura's thread, sorry to hear about that.

Hopefully you've made some progress in the last four months, we'd love to hear about it.

DRjoe · 01-24-2013, 02:30 AM

and then what happened?

Dash2 · 01-26-2013, 07:34 AM

the blog is more current, archive is on the right side of the link

http://moto2-usa.blogspot.com/2011/1...gs-moving.html

02-20-2012, 02:44 PM	#212
CosentinoEngineering ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Oddometer: 127	>>Oh, yeah? Well I changed my own brake fluid! Funny, I can't seem to do that without getting it all over the place! It is a great paint remover. And skin sensitizer. Chris http://moto2-usa.blogspot.com/ Chip in and help! __________________ Chris moto2-usa.blogspot.com Check out my products 10% off for ADV rider members

02-20-2012, 10:47 PM	#213
Roadracer_Al louder, louder, louder! Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Oakland, CA Oddometer: 1,070	The crankcases are totally bad ass. Did you do anything special to retain the bearings? Nitrile rubber gloves from CostCo are your best friend. I have damaged my skin so badly over the years that I'm paranoid to touch anything chemical stronger than dish soap with bare hands. Regarding the Subie running gear, I don't know if this is a going deal or a fantasy, but my next door neighbors were talking about putting Subie running gear under a VW Vanagon to make a modern Japanese Synchro that can be daily driven and doesn't cost eleven-teen dollars every time something breaks. Totally wrong coast, though. I know you need a project like a hole in the head, but that powertrain would be supa' cool under a Thing or a Transporter. __________________ ------------------------------ Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow ------------------------------ New Rider Training in the San Francisco Bay Area at Motorcycle University". Learn to Ride...Better!

02-21-2012, 11:02 AM	#215
CosentinoEngineering ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: NYC Oddometer: 127	The bearings have pins in the outer race to prevent rotation and SKF recommends a H7 housing tolerance for this application. As far as the subbie goes i'm just looking to convert it into as much cash as possible. No project vehicles for me, my hands are full! Chris http://moto2-usa.blogspot.com/ Chip in and help! __________________ Chris moto2-usa.blogspot.com Check out my products 10% off for ADV rider members

02-26-2012, 10:03 AM	#216
kpt4321 Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Philadelphia, PA Oddometer: 1,665	Chris- I've tried to get in touch with you via the email on your website but have had no luck. I'm semi-local to you, and I would LOVE to drop by and see what you are working on and have a chat. I'm a mechanical engineer and a bike nerd with a long history of love of motorsports, and I would really like to see up close what you are working on. I am in no way affiliated with your industry, so you don't have to worry about IP or anything like that. (I'm in composites automation). I'm just a nerdy kid who loves everything bike. If at all possible, please get in touch with me, either via PM here, or email. Sorry for the spam, all! __________________ TAT 2008 / Colorado 2010 "Both the man of science and the man of action live always at the edge of mystery, surrounded by it." -Oppenheimer 2007 Monster S2R / 2006 TE610 / 1999 KDX 200 / 2000 DRZ-E

04-15-2012, 05:59 AM	#220
K0m4 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2010 Location: Central Europe Oddometer: 417	Totally awestruck. Talk about a non-compromise attitude: "I want the best front end I can imagine. Have to MAKE my own engine, and design a conceptually new frame to do it, but hey, anything worth doing is worth doing right".. Impressive, and here I am wishing I had the means just to fab my own brackets for a hugger... __________________ Suzuki DL1000 -07 Suzuki TL 1000 S -99 Suzuki GSX 1100 E -82 Introduction/ride report: what's in an adventure?

02-20-2012, 06:59 AM	#211
Slimie Beastly Adventurer Joined: May 2004 Location: East Debon Oddometer: 1,057	That crankcase is a work of art! A huge thank you for taking the time to share with us. -Simon

02-28-2012, 10:33 PM	#217
Whale Rider Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: DownUnderNZ Oddometer: 90	Thanks for the reply Chris, your TZ250 case is a work of art keep up the good work. WR

03-02-2012, 12:17 PM	#218
SquirrelMilker Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: KC Oddometer: 116	This is completely awesome. I love it. The whole deal. I watched a bit about Motoczysz building their bike in Seattle, WA. That was cool and still check their site often. I donated as well. Had to get a shirt!

04-08-2012, 08:01 AM	#219
Lortdadu Joe Cool Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Finland Oddometer: 183	Amazing work! Keep it up! I love it how you've explained details so that almost anyone could understand them!

04-17-2012, 09:00 PM	#221
Dash2 Always Learning Joined: Mar 2011 Location: se virginia Oddometer: 106	Got my shirt last week. it is sweet, thanks.

04-18-2012, 07:24 AM	#222
SquirrelMilker Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: KC Oddometer: 116	Got my shirt Saturday. It is pretty awesome. Thanks!

09-04-2012, 12:57 AM	#223
Keith Slabbing it Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Mefis Oddometer: 787	I read about the Duke in Sakamura's thread, sorry to hear about that. Hopefully you've made some progress in the last four months, we'd love to hear about it. __________________ 49 Hudson - 72 Yamaha - 74 Caravelle - 00 Honda - 03 Chevy - 07 KTM

01-24-2013, 02:30 AM	#224
DRjoe Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Sunshine coast qld Oddometer: 4,245	and then what happened?

01-26-2013, 07:34 AM	#225
Dash2 Always Learning Joined: Mar 2011 Location: se virginia Oddometer: 106	the blog is more current, archive is on the right side of the link http://moto2-usa.blogspot.com/2011/1...gs-moving.html

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