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by gennyshovel
Fri Aug 20, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Off season shed therapy
Replies: 28
Views: 230344

Re: Off season shed therapy

The frame "had" removable lower frame rails Stayt'ie (it is a 1980 Guzzi V50 unit) , the "big block" Guzzies do not, their block is a stressed member of the frame, I plan on doing the same. The rear frame section that mounts to the gearbox was cut off to allow me to slide the top...
by gennyshovel
Thu Aug 19, 2021 11:29 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Off season shed therapy
Replies: 28
Views: 230344

Re: Off season shed therapy

Those spur gears are a bit of a worry Charliebrown, considering the revs they will reach,,, :? Firing order will be 1 + 60 degrees, then 5 - 2 - 6 - 4 - 8 - 3 - 7, the separation between the two cranks can be varied by rotating them before meshing the gears. Primary gearing reduction will be a chall...
by gennyshovel
Tue Aug 17, 2021 1:41 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Off season shed therapy
Replies: 28
Views: 230344

Re: Off season shed therapy

Thanks Mal
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by gennyshovel
Fri Aug 06, 2021 7:40 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Off season shed therapy
Replies: 28
Views: 230344

Re: Off season shed therapy

Progress feels wonderful, after a few months of forwards backwards land (for the non "offyafacebook" people) https://i.postimg.cc/xcXDftny/8-poofteenths-1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/sB9b6L4y/8-poofteenths-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/4YcDtyKY/8-poofteenths-4.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/1fbxfwzx/8...
by gennyshovel
Sun May 30, 2021 11:19 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Off season shed therapy
Replies: 28
Views: 230344

Re: Off season shed therapy

Yeah Pete, 8 pipes, with megs, 118 DB should upset the neighbors https://i.postimg.cc/zGfNKpMF/sump-001.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/sDmyMbn2/butt.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/GpH7rHv0/plateface-001.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/d1gRmW4k/wiggle-room-001.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/bNppNq9M/coupled-n.jpg https://i.p...
by gennyshovel
Thu May 20, 2021 10:18 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Off season shed therapy
Replies: 28
Views: 230344

Re: Off season shed therapy

Looks great. What could possibly go wrong? It would make a great coffe table talking piece if it doesn't work out! Big Gaz Thanks Gary, nothing has stopped progress, yet, It might be best as a margarita maker, who knows ? https://i.postimg.cc/c15KjCXy/lotsa-bits-thrown-together.jpg https://i.postim...
by gennyshovel
Thu May 20, 2021 10:09 pm
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: APS/G 250
Replies: 301
Views: 1268284

Re: APS/G 250

It's all still ok Pete,
by gennyshovel
Wed May 19, 2021 11:04 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Off season shed therapy
Replies: 28
Views: 230344

Re: Off season shed therapy

https://i.postimg.cc/Ss1NY3Q8/hack.jpg Chop chop https://i.postimg.cc/L5r9NP18/oil-pump-drive.jpg Oil pump extension drive shaft (out of the pump's ass) https://i.postimg.cc/Dzgznmtx/haktok.jpg !st tacks https://i.postimg.cc/k4gg4qCq/machined-eggs.jpg Cam drive gear axle (using 3rd gear - mainshaft...
by gennyshovel
Wed May 19, 2021 10:36 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Off season shed therapy
Replies: 28
Views: 230344

Off season shed therapy

I've had a festering thought in my noggin for 5 years , or so, to build a V8 500cc engine, but , as usual, dreams get hindered by ability, funds, & need. So far the problems uncounted were. #1 - machining a billet crank, & crankcase is way out of my retirement funds #2 - even if I had the fu...
by gennyshovel
Wed Oct 07, 2020 8:34 am
Forum: Build Diaries
Topic: Honda MG & MF 750
Replies: 348
Views: 464675

Re: Honda MG & MF 750

:) Welcome back Johno, You seem to woken the forum too ?
Well done
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by gennyshovel
Fri Mar 20, 2020 6:12 pm
Forum: Australian Event News
Topic: Speed Week 2020
Replies: 17
Views: 38787

Re: Speed Week 2020

I also agree with Ronnie, although, as a spectator (at this stage) November /December sounds ok
As for 2021,,15th February would result in a no show for me, due to the potential heat related health concerns, the last thing we as a club need, is a crook onlooker tying up the medics,,,
by gennyshovel
Sat Mar 14, 2020 5:47 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Wilcannia bridge closure update(s)
Replies: 5
Views: 23554

Re: Wilcannia bridge closure update(s)

14/3/20
Protesters actions were limited to a Police escorted wander across the bridge today, resulting in minimal disruption to vehicles travelling along the hiway
by gennyshovel
Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:27 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Corona Virus
Replies: 20
Views: 57643

Re: Corona Virus

Gatherings of 500 + only Pop :wink:
by gennyshovel
Fri Mar 13, 2020 4:26 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Wilcannia bridge closure update(s)
Replies: 5
Views: 23554

Re: Wilcannia bridge closure update(s)

13/3/20 3.30 pm
The bridge is open again (Police intervention), we'll see what happens tomorrow ?
by gennyshovel
Fri Mar 13, 2020 12:21 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Wilcannia bridge closure update(s)
Replies: 5
Views: 23554

Wilcannia bridge closure update(s)

13/3/20 The bridge has been closed, and will remain so until 3pm. There may be occasional times when traffic will be allowed to cross the bridge during the day, but expect lengthy delays I will update any changes as information becomes available (The protestors do not have police permission to perma...