Unlike the Suzuki triple clamp I used on Bultakenstein, the Yamaha Venture triples are aluminum. That means that the steel steering stem is simply pressed in, not welded. No grinding needed, or … Steering stem removalRead more
Rubber fuel tank mounting dampers, Part I
In preparing to tack-weld my fuel tank bracket into place, it was apparent to me that once the fuel tank was in place, even slightly inaccurate placement would get magnified into noticeably … Rubber fuel tank mounting dampers, Part IRead more
Tank Mount, Continued
I used my new hole saw to cut another length of 3/4″ square steel tube for The Bride’s tank mount cross-tube. My drill press fixture was a bit kludgy, but it worked. … Tank Mount, ContinuedRead more
Geometry!
My first freehand attempt to create a cutout in the center of the tank mount for the Bride’s main frame tube was fairly sad. Afterwards, I devised several ways of mapping a … Geometry!Read more
Mounting The Bride’s tank
I’m figuring out how to mount the fuel tank. The plastic Can-Am Qualifier fuel tank has two rubber-cushioned, M6-thread mounts on the bottom. I needed to extend the reach of the bolt, … Mounting The Bride’s tankRead more
Forks and brakes
Regular followers will recall that I originally bought a pair of Yamaha Venture XVZ1200 front wheels and tires for The Bride. The hub turned out to be too wide to use on … Forks and brakesRead more
Another Benelli 250R Mockup
It occurred to me that if I end up making a custom steering stem to fit the Benelli frame, I can use any ol’ triple trees I want—including the spare 1986 ZX1000 … Another Benelli 250R MockupRead more
EPM Engineering V50 bearing cups
The Moto Guzzi V35/V50 bearing cups from Ed Milich were definitely worth the C-note. They will fit the Benelli 2C frame perfectly. (I haven’t pressed them all the way on yet, but rest assured … EPM Engineering V50 bearing cupsRead more
Playing Bearing Matchmaker
I guess the Benelli 250R has officially migrated from “proposed future project” to “yet another concurrent project.” While my other projects are physically inaccessible, I’ve been refining the parameters for this bike. … Playing Bearing MatchmakerRead more
More Benelli Exploration
I ordered enough parts to make a dummy ATC250R engine, and waddayaknow, it fits. I did have to cut off a couple of engine mount tabs, but the concept still appears viable; … More Benelli ExplorationRead more