Moving on to the next task: pegs and foot controls. Playing around with a set of Yamaha YZF600R footpegs and pedals as my starting point, all the configurations I came up with … Footpegs & leversRead more
Vibration issue?
The rear of the crankcase will be rubber-mounted, but the front will be bolted directly to the frame downtube. An online acquaintance expressed concern that this arrangement might actually make vibration worse, … Vibration issue?Read more
Sprocket Installed
I got the sprocket carrier drilled, as accurately as I could, then bolted it up, and temporarily mounted the chain to see what I had.Fortunately, there were no rude surprises, and everything … Sprocket InstalledRead more
Steering stops v. 2.0
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
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