JTH's HD 883 Dual Sport'ster conversion - Page 10

JimmyTheHog · 04-17-2011, 05:09 PM

I worked on the design of the rear fender sub-frame today. Almost done. It will be 0.156 thick 5052 sheet aluminum and strong enough to hold a small rack to carry fluids and a small bag.

Heres what its looking like......

larryboy · 04-17-2011, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyTheHog

Thanks. No on the 20 deg. I ended up with 23 degrees in a neutral position - no load.

Thanks for the info, it looked like it got a touch steeper.

xlcc · 04-17-2011, 11:35 PM

Man you are doin' an awsome job.nice to have acsess to that equipment.keep up the exellent work!

JimmyTheHog · 04-21-2011, 09:42 PM

The long wait for the rear shocks is over - They arrived today

Too tired to install them tonight. Tomorrow most likely so will post then.

Can you tell who makes them ???

Working with Klaus at YSS was a good experience. He's very technical and helpful.

JimmyTheHog · 04-23-2011, 03:52 PM

Rear shocks installed and V&H SS2-R exhaust arrived today and installed. Getting closer...

Muffler bracket was missing so I bent & cut an aluminum one up for now. Its too weak and flexible, so I will replace it with a stiffer one if I can still get it from V&H's (the SS2-R exhausts for the old sportys have been discontinued). If not, anyone out there have one they want to donate ? ...I mean sell ?

Nice kick-stand too ......

JimmyTheHog · 04-23-2011, 03:58 PM

The exhaust works well with the Chainsickle rear sets. Has clearance under the bracket/foot peg, and still tucked up nice along the bottom frame rail so no clearance lost.....and no burnt boots or pants

....

Muffler exit is up high which should be good for those deep creek crossings....

JimmyTheHog · 04-23-2011, 04:00 PM

...one more pic...

XR4 · 04-23-2011, 05:10 PM

It looks beautiful Jim. Good quality work and well thought out.
Scott

DaBen · 04-23-2011, 05:54 PM

WOW!!! AWESOME!!!

WARRIORPRINCEJJ · 04-23-2011, 06:02 PM

Whitey1 · 04-23-2011, 07:47 PM

We need video clips of the sound of the pipe!

xlcc · 04-23-2011, 09:21 PM

JTH,I am curious as to the wheelbase now that you have your shocks installed?Your efforts are outstanding.I know how much thought goes into a project like yours.

JimmyTheHog · 04-24-2011, 06:45 AM

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Originally Posted by xlcc

JTH,I am curious as to the wheelbase now that you have your shocks installed?Your efforts are outstanding.I know how much thought goes into a project like yours.

Man, it did take alot of effort. More than I expected, but when you want something a specific way to your eye, it takes time to get it right.

The wheelbase (per design layout) is 63.4" unweighted, and 61.2" fully compressed suspension (~8" vertical travel). So, not sure how the bike mfg'ers spec their wheelbases, but I would think its somewhere between those two numbers. Maybe with 1" sag and rider on bike ???

Im still waiting for my stiffer fork springs from MX-Tech (0.70's) - then the bike should feel balanced when riding.

JimmyTheHog · 04-24-2011, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitey1

We need video clips of the sound of the pipe!

Im dying to hear the bike too! The gas tank needs a bracket welded to the frame top tube before I put gas in it and mount it. Maybe I'll connect a bottle w/ gas and fire it up. I'll post one if I do.

johnwesley · 04-24-2011, 08:07 AM

From south Africa:
Your going to love the exhaust sound. Quite awesome IMO
Your making me anxious to get home and get back to work.
Looks great man

Do you have the rub block done yet?

04-17-2011, 05:09 PM	#136
JimmyTheHog ^OP Low Speed Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Oddometer: 636	Rear fender sub-frame I worked on the design of the rear fender sub-frame today. Almost done. It will be 0.156 thick 5052 sheet aluminum and strong enough to hold a small rack to carry fluids and a small bag. Heres what its looking like...... Attached Images __________________ Jim 09 R12GSA, 2013 SC3 Adventure http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657449 http://www.carduccidualsport.com

04-17-2011, 11:35 PM	#138
xlcc Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: valemount,bc Oddometer: 59	JTH dual sport Man you are doin' an awsome job.nice to have acsess to that equipment.keep up the exellent work!

04-21-2011, 09:42 PM	#139
JimmyTheHog ^OP Low Speed Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Oddometer: 636	The long wait for the rear shocks is over - They arrived today Too tired to install them tonight. Tomorrow most likely so will post then. Can you tell who makes them ??? Working with Klaus at YSS was a good experience. He's very technical and helpful. Attached Images __________________ Jim 09 R12GSA, 2013 SC3 Adventure http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657449 http://www.carduccidualsport.com

04-23-2011, 03:52 PM	#140
JimmyTheHog ^OP Low Speed Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Oddometer: 636	Rear shocks installed and V&H SS2-R exhaust arrived today and installed. Getting closer... Muffler bracket was missing so I bent & cut an aluminum one up for now. Its too weak and flexible, so I will replace it with a stiffer one if I can still get it from V&H's (the SS2-R exhausts for the old sportys have been discontinued). If not, anyone out there have one they want to donate ? ...I mean sell ? Nice kick-stand too ...... Attached Images __________________ Jim 09 R12GSA, 2013 SC3 Adventure http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657449 http://www.carduccidualsport.com

04-23-2011, 03:58 PM	#141
JimmyTheHog ^OP Low Speed Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Oddometer: 636	The exhaust works well with the Chainsickle rear sets. Has clearance under the bracket/foot peg, and still tucked up nice along the bottom frame rail so no clearance lost.....and no burnt boots or pants .... Muffler exit is up high which should be good for those deep creek crossings.... Attached Images __________________ Jim 09 R12GSA, 2013 SC3 Adventure http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657449 http://www.carduccidualsport.com

04-23-2011, 04:00 PM	#142
JimmyTheHog ^OP Low Speed Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Oddometer: 636	...one more pic... Attached Images __________________ Jim 09 R12GSA, 2013 SC3 Adventure http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657449 http://www.carduccidualsport.com

04-23-2011, 05:10 PM	#143
XR4 Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Hollister, CA Oddometer: 10	It looks beautiful Jim. Good quality work and well thought out. Scott __________________ Scott 97 XR400R

04-23-2011, 05:54 PM	#144
DaBen On the road til furt Joined: Aug 2007 Location: Medina, OH Oddometer: 135	WOW!!! AWESOME!!!

04-23-2011, 06:02 PM	#145
WARRIORPRINCEJJ Not in the clique... Joined: Jun 2009 Location: South Central Texas Oddometer: 6,797	__________________ I spent all my money on motorcycles, 4X4's, whiskey, and women...The rest I just wasted. (edited to fit/original phrase by "WIBO") "There's a WEALTH of cool people and knowledge on ADV, there's also a decent sized pocket of douche bag assholes that think their ADV forum Post Count (Oddometer) is their badge at being experienced riders." goodcat8

04-23-2011, 07:47 PM	#146
Whitey1 "Whitebread" Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Marion, Ohio Oddometer: 9,330	We need video clips of the sound of the pipe!

04-23-2011, 09:21 PM	#147
xlcc Adventurer Joined: Mar 2011 Location: valemount,bc Oddometer: 59	JTH,I am curious as to the wheelbase now that you have your shocks installed?Your efforts are outstanding.I know how much thought goes into a project like yours.

04-24-2011, 08:07 AM	#150
johnwesley wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	From south Africa: Your going to love the exhaust sound. Quite awesome IMO Your making me anxious to get home and get back to work. Looks great man Do you have the rub block done yet? __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

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