R80ST gets the GS Treatment - Page 49

Desertpistons · 10-22-2012, 10:38 AM

If there is enough interest i can get a batch remade. I need to check about cost though and material.

That tank goes of my enduro bike that i am completing......for the last 3 years....

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Originally Posted by DiabloADV

Izzat tank for sale?

ms-oz · 10-22-2012, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Desertpistons

If there is enough interest i can get a batch remade. I need to check about cost though and material.

That tank goes of my enduro bike that i am completing......for the last 3 years....

depending on the cost I'm in for one

ontic · 10-22-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ms-oz

depending on the cost I'm in for one

Dependent on price and timing, potentially me too.
(need more time to replenish the bike funds)

ms-oz · 10-22-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by DiabloADV

There are a lot of reasons to not have the subframe welded to the main...you create stresses you don't need and invite cracks. There is a reason that HPN doesn't do that...Structural Engineering 101.

Plus -- it's nice to be able to pull a subframe off if it gets bent and straighten or fix it.

HPN did and does welded subframes, but they do not recommend them if you like to take the kitchen sink going riding

who knows his tank and his origin?

and an other example of dual swingarm with single shock

Desertpistons · 10-23-2012, 07:46 AM

Bravo, i forgot the Baja hpn. the last evolution of the isdt set up. I am getting old....what a bike!

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Originally Posted by ms-oz

HPN did and does welded subframes, but they do not recommend them if you like to take the kitchen sink going riding

who knows his tank and his origin?

and an other example of dual swingarm with single shock

IronSpadeCycles · 10-24-2012, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Desertpistons

If there is enough interest i can get a batch remade. I need to check about cost though and material.

That tank goes of my enduro bike that i am completing......for the last 3 years....

I sent you an email at your website, just waiting to hear back from you, if you like you can email me direct at ironspadecycles@hotmail.com Talk soon Travis

kito · 10-29-2012, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Airhead Wrangler

Your set up was good, but I'm going with soft luggage this time. What are you running on your new bike?

adventure spec magadan soft bags this time . they seem to be working out well and they can be locked unlike other soft bags

o0synge0o · 11-21-2012, 12:12 AM

Tons of great reading in this thread, good stuff!

ms-oz · 01-13-2013, 03:40 AM

HI AH
how"s your project going haven't seen anything for a wile

Airhead Wrangler · 01-13-2013, 07:09 AM

Sorry, nothing much to report. I live in Mexico and this bike is up in the US until I can finish it. I've ordered all the electrical bits and pieces, and just need to get some time off to fly home and install everything. It's killing me though, being away from the thing for so long.

Houseoffubar · 01-13-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ms-oz

HI AH
how"s your project going haven't seen anything for a wile

Ahem...actually it runs real strong. Spencer had it so close to running on his last trip, that once I snuck into his shop, it only took a few hours to get it running!

The only complaints I have so far is...It could use new tires, they did not last as long as I had hoped, and I wish he had put heated grips on her (it's been getting pretty cold lately!)

It's 16 degrees here today Spencer, Spend a few minutes on your tan today would ya, just for those left behind, you know.

Throttlemeister · 01-31-2013, 08:57 AM

Really looking forward to the end of this build

+1 on the flipped rear brake, I never understood why I don't see that more often on the G/S

Very nice build!

Airhead Wrangler · 01-31-2013, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by throttlemeister

really looking forward to the end of this build

+1

cameron110 · 03-24-2013, 09:38 AM

First off, great build, nicely done

going back a few pages I saw this question and as best I could tell it went unanswered.

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Originally Posted by Airhead Wrangler

Why is one of them painted red? Weird.

If I am remembering correctly (it has been a while) there is one threaded hole in the bottom of the block that is a through hole that needs a dab of sealant to keep it from seeping oil. If memory serves it would be the position opposite where the red one is shown above (front right corner). My best guess is that is why they painted one red.

AntonLargiader · 03-24-2013, 12:33 PM

Yup- the one across from it (same length) is the one that gets the sealant since it's open on the inside. I suppose they could have painted the skid plate instead.

As for the flathead screw, there aren't many good alternatives. In M6 CSK you're going to have 4mm allen heads as an alternative, which are IMO prone to stripping. You can get Pozi, which is OK but prone to loading up with debris, and maybe T30 which would be OK but also prone to loading up. You have to remember this thing is going to be sliding across rocks and logs so I'd expect the fastener heads to be packed with stone grit and bark. A single slot is easier to clean out.

01-13-2013, 07:09 AM	#730
Airhead Wrangler ^OP More tacos than you Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Manzanillo MX, occasionally Seattle Oddometer: 5,090	Sorry, nothing much to report. I live in Mexico and this bike is up in the US until I can finish it. I've ordered all the electrical bits and pieces, and just need to get some time off to fly home and install everything. It's killing me though, being away from the thing for so long. __________________ R80ST Gets The HPN Treatment Ducati Pantah 500SL Rebuild Seattle to TDF on an airhead WTB R100R Mystic sidestand and mount.

01-31-2013, 08:57 AM	#732
Throttlemeister Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Okie near Muskogee Oddometer: 3,203	Really looking forward to the end of this build +1 on the flipped rear brake, I never understood why I don't see that more often on the G/S Very nice build! __________________ www.throttlemeister.net

03-24-2013, 12:33 PM	#735
AntonLargiader Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2003 Location: Charlottesville, VA Oddometer: 3,460	Yup- the one across from it (same length) is the one that gets the sealant since it's open on the inside. I suppose they could have painted the skid plate instead. As for the flathead screw, there aren't many good alternatives. In M6 CSK you're going to have 4mm allen heads as an alternative, which are IMO prone to stripping. You can get Pozi, which is OK but prone to loading up with debris, and maybe T30 which would be OK but also prone to loading up. You have to remember this thing is going to be sliding across rocks and logs so I'd expect the fastener heads to be packed with stone grit and bark. A single slot is easier to clean out. __________________ Anton Largiader largiader.com BMWRA.org

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11-21-2012, 12:12 AM	#728
o0synge0o Adventurer Joined: Oct 2009 Oddometer: 23	Tons of great reading in this thread, good stuff!

01-13-2013, 03:40 AM	#729
ms-oz Mike Joined: Dec 2011 Location: Perth WA Oddometer: 63	HI AH how"s your project going haven't seen anything for a wile