1/4″ alloy plate bolted to the underside of the lower triple clamp. Just cut out by hand with a hacksaw and file, but it’s functional and looks okay for this application. At … Steering stops v. 2.0Read more
Year: 2020
Sprocket carrier issues
Well, the problem child continues to present me with problems. The idea of just “taking a bit off the face” of the sprocket carrier to move the stock ID sprocket toward the … Sprocket carrier issuesRead more
It rolls!
I also got the back wheel mounted properly in the frame. The Suzuki Bandit 400 axle is 17mm, and the Aermacchi’s original was 20mm, so I had to make up some 1.5mm … It rolls!Read more
Steering stem replacement …and issues
I have had concerns about the the steering stem I originally modified for Bultakenstein being too thin-walled after machining. Some measuring, it turns out that my proposed modification for the A-D Special … Steering stem replacement …and issuesRead more
Sprocket alignment
With the counter shaft sprocket solidly in place, I could now get an accurate measurement of my sprocket alignment. The drive sprocket and rear wheel sprocket are less than 1/4″ out of … Sprocket alignmentRead more
Rear motor mounts are done
It’s been a long time in coming, and feels fairly momentous: for the first time in 8-1/2 years, I have the crankcases, the wheels, and suspension all solidly bolted to the frame. … Rear motor mounts are doneRead more
Steering stop fabrication
Since the Suzuki’s steering stops are at 3 and 9 o’clock, and the Aermacchi has a single tang on the frame at 6 o’clock, I made up a steering stop adapter plate … Steering stop fabricationRead more
Steering stem spacer
I made this spacer to adapt the Suzuki steering stem to fit the Aermacchi. It’s from scrap aluminum, not sure of the exact alloy. It will sit in between the lower steering … Steering stem spacerRead more
Lower motor mounts
You know the old saying, “Measure twice, cut once?” Of course you do; it’s a well-known saying for a reason. Even though I started by making up a hardboard template first, my … Lower motor mountsRead more
’82 KZ750R steering clamps
I picked up a set of ’82 Kawasaki GPz750 (one-year-only KZ750R) steering clamps and steering stem for $24. Instead of the GS700ES steering stem’s 30×52 lower bearing, the GPz uses the same … ’82 KZ750R steering clampsRead more