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Title: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on September 13, 2020, 03:20:47 PM
Earlier the year I bought a Racebike Chassis and tank that was built by Andy Sidlow from the UK in the late '80's. It was raced for the '87 or '88 season before it was retired in favor of a spine frame. It was an impulse buy.

(https://i.ibb.co/QmZY6HC/raceco-10.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QmZY6HC)
 
I have a bunch of leftover parts from the LeMans SE racebike restoration/build and am going to use them up here.
The frame had been altered from the original build and I will be putting it back.

As purchased-

(https://i.ibb.co/Mc2FZGy/Raceco-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Mc2FZGy)

Rear frame deleted. will be doing a proper subframe

(https://i.ibb.co/H245SXh/20200606-162528-resized.jpg) (https://ibb.co/H245SXh)

Frame sandblasted, exposing old school bronze welds

(https://i.ibb.co/PD4ShZP/brazed-frame-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PD4ShZP)


Will be installing a Lemans 1000 motor that already has a cam, but no heads. I have a bare set of big valve heads and am deciding where to send them. I'm not concerned with streetability, as I have other bikes that fit that bill.

other parts going in,
Tranny - Cal III
clutch - transkontinental
rear drive 7:33
forks - lemans 1000
carbs - lectron 40's
Wheels - 17"
brakes - got that covered too.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Rick4003 on September 13, 2020, 03:43:35 PM
Hi Turin,

Very cool project, will definitly follow along here. Do you know if the bike was succesful compared to the competition in the day?

It is an interesting way they have mounted the rear shock. Right on the middle of a piece of tube.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on September 13, 2020, 04:30:23 PM
I don't know if it was successful. probably not. They did switch to a spineframe later. It was designed with quick drivetrain swaps in mind?
upper shock mounting-

(https://i.ibb.co/xLRz99K/brazed-frame-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xLRz99K)

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Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on September 14, 2020, 07:07:41 AM
Very cool.  Thanks for the thread.  I'll be watching.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Canuck750 on September 14, 2020, 08:28:33 AM
Very interesting frame, it will be a cool bike!
Looking forward to watching your progress, if it’s anything like your last GUZZI build it will be stunning.

Jim
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Groover on September 14, 2020, 12:59:54 PM
Watching this one too!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on September 18, 2020, 12:13:22 AM
some period bits -

lectron 40's
 
(https://i.ibb.co/pys4BCs/lectron-40-s-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pys4BCs)

Transkontinental clutch

(https://i.ibb.co/jvm13Zk/transk-clutch.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jvm13Zk)

Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on October 19, 2020, 09:45:21 PM
Mock up bodywork. It's starting to look like something.

(https://i.ibb.co/JmqpDZt/20201017-195410-resized.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JmqpDZt)


(https://i.ibb.co/1r27YYZ/20201017-195441-resized.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1r27YYZ)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on October 19, 2020, 11:45:32 PM
Wheels and brakes

(https://i.ibb.co/9Yp67g4/20201019-210718.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9Yp67g4)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Dave Swanson on October 20, 2020, 07:07:38 AM
Very interesting and cool project!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on October 20, 2020, 03:47:08 PM
Dave,

tell me about the Eraldo-ised V11 sport!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Dave Swanson on October 20, 2020, 06:13:44 PM
Dave,

tell me about the Eraldo-ised V11 sport!

Al, the fellow I bought the V11S from was the original owner.  He purchased it as a new leftover 2004 the summer of 2009 from Rose Farm Classics and had it shipped to New Jersey.  Al had known Eraldo Ferrraci for many years, since the Fast By Ferracci shop had opened not far from his house.  Al promptly brought the bike to FBF and Eraldo performed a few of the usual modifications  -  the front crossover was eliminated, de-cat, slip ons and "race" ECU.    I must say this is one strong V11S!!!

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kv5cHjBL/IMG-3381.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzzdtkmM)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on October 20, 2020, 08:18:23 PM
Very nice. No Ferracci pistons ? I ask because I'm altering the lemans 1000 engine due to be put in this abomination.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Dave Swanson on October 20, 2020, 08:23:12 PM
Very nice. No Ferracci pistons ? I ask because I'm altering the lemans 1000 engine due to be put in this abomination.

No internal modifications.  Just the basics.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on November 07, 2020, 05:03:10 PM
Got my 92mm Ferracci (Wiesco) pistons and stainless "Super Flo" valves. Ferracci needs to Fire the guy who etches their pistons. Kibble white springs not pictured.

(https://i.ibb.co/X7NrrW7/ferraci-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X7NrrW7)


(https://i.ibb.co/jkr9WTk/ferraci-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jkr9WTk)


(https://i.ibb.co/2sRL0Mk/ferraci-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2sRL0Mk)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Canuck750 on November 07, 2020, 06:06:15 PM
Got my 92mm Ferracci (Wiesco) pistons and stainless "Super Flo" valves. Ferracci needs to Fire the guy who etches their pistons. Kibble white springs not pictured.

(https://i.ibb.co/X7NrrW7/ferraci-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X7NrrW7)


(https://i.ibb.co/jkr9WTk/ferraci-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jkr9WTk)


(https://i.ibb.co/2sRL0Mk/ferraci-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2sRL0Mk)


Gear Head Porn!!  :bow:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on November 14, 2020, 09:08:11 AM
drivetrain mock up.
(https://i.ibb.co/bzK87dY/125420922-2721735301476041-2206147959738562362-o.jpg) (https://ibb.co/bzK87dY)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Huzo on November 14, 2020, 09:32:16 AM
Al, the fellow I bought the V11S from was the original owner.  He purchased it as a new leftover 2004 the summer of 2009 from Rose Farm Classics and had it shipped to New Jersey.  Al had known Eraldo Ferrraci for many years, since the Fast By Ferracci shop had opened not far from his house.  Al promptly brought the bike to FBF and Eraldo performed a few of the usual modifications  -  the front crossover was eliminated, de-cat, slip ons and "race" ECU.    I must say this is one strong V11S!!!

(https://i.postimg.cc/Kv5cHjBL/IMG-3381.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/qzzdtkmM)
THAT...!
Is the nicest bike I’ve ever seen, better than anything I have ever owned. I reckon I’m gunna’ get one... :clock:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Huzo on November 14, 2020, 09:37:42 AM
Also Turin.
This will be a great thread to follow. It might silence a few detractors of the Griso/Stelvio engined MGS01 concept.
Yours will be similar style of project.. :popcorn: x 100.. :bow: :thumb:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Groover on November 14, 2020, 10:28:15 AM
Mock up looking good. Is that the original SE main block? Looks hardly used.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on November 14, 2020, 10:49:41 AM
That is the original SE Block. I bought a set of bare big valve heads years ago. Heads will be reworked. According to Lance Baker, that engine has a cam he got from John Wittner, so I'd guess it's a Norris RR3. Should go pretty good.

Huzo, I disagree. Your project is a much more Herculean effort. ( I'm looking forward to seeing it) We all know what an MGS-01 is so there will be expectations right or wrong.

I have free reign to do whatever i want.  I could paint this thing pink with purple bathtub flowers and install a banana seat and ape hangers and there would be no nits to pick.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Huzo on November 14, 2020, 11:24:53 AM
Huzo, I disagree. Your project is a much more Herculean effort. ( I'm looking forward to seeing it) We all know what an MGS-01 is so there will be expectations right or wrong.
My MGS/Griso fantasy is just that...A fantasy, because to procure an engineless MGS is out of the question to the great unwashed like me, so back to you..
I’ll be watching every step of your project, it will answer a few questions and silence a few critics..Bravo....!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Dave Swanson on November 15, 2020, 08:35:47 AM
THAT...!
Is the nicest bike I’ve ever seen, better than anything I have ever owned. I reckon I’m gunna’ get one... :clock:

That is one helluva compliment!  It is a beauty!   Thanks Huzo
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Dave Swanson on November 15, 2020, 09:19:01 AM
Got my 92mm Ferracci (Wiesco) pistons and stainless "Super Flo" valves. Ferracci needs to Fire the guy who etches their pistons. Kibble white springs not pictured.

(https://i.ibb.co/X7NrrW7/ferraci-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X7NrrW7)


(https://i.ibb.co/jkr9WTk/ferraci-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jkr9WTk)


(https://i.ibb.co/2sRL0Mk/ferraci-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2sRL0Mk)


Beautiful!  And quite a bit of self promotion for a part that seldom sees daylight!   :cheesy:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on November 15, 2020, 10:24:54 AM
Very cool.  It's looking good, Turin.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Mayor_of_BBQ on November 16, 2020, 06:07:51 AM
My MGS/Griso fantasy is just that...A fantasy, because to procure an engineless MGS is out of the question to the great unwashed like me, so back to you..
I’ll be watching every step of your project, it will answer a few questions and silence a few critics..Bravo....!

https://www.guareschimoto.it/gc-corse-kit-varano/ (https://www.guareschimoto.it/gc-corse-kit-varano/)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Dave Swanson on November 16, 2020, 06:27:41 AM
https://www.guareschimoto.it/gc-corse-kit-varano/ (https://www.guareschimoto.it/gc-corse-kit-varano/)

Very cool!! 

(https://i.postimg.cc/bJxXFXz2/IMG-20180605-144730-resized-20180605-101808810.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/sQg0vNGV)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on November 16, 2020, 01:26:02 PM
Nothing wrong with that gem. I'd have one in a heartbeat.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: groundhog105 on November 16, 2020, 08:51:45 PM
Wheels and brakes

(https://i.ibb.co/9Yp67g4/20201019-210718.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9Yp67g4)


What wheels and brake rotors are those?
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Huzo on November 17, 2020, 02:08:17 AM
Nothing wrong with that gem. I'd have one in a heartbeat.
See..?
This is what I’ve been blabbing on about for years. Why would you not ?
It will not matter if a Desmosedici is faster..
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on November 17, 2020, 07:21:28 PM
I'm with you bud.  Who can ride a desmosedici to it's full potential on the street?  I'm also not a fan of electronic controls... it's cheating.


Brakes - ISR. Wheels - Adattarlo.  :grin:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Huzo on November 18, 2020, 01:54:14 AM
It’s just so raw and visceral.
A Desmosedici is like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson soaked in perfume.
The GRISO/MGS is like Mike Tyson soaked in sweat.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Roy gardner on November 28, 2020, 06:20:47 PM
Earlier the year I bought a Racebike Chassis and tank that was built by Andy Sidlow from the UK in the late '80's. It was raced for the '87 or '88 season before it was retired in favor of a spine frame. It was an impulse buy.

Fascinating. What provenance do you have to positively track it back to Sidlow? The brazing certainly looks like his trademark work, but the stuff around the swing arm pivot is not brazed. I see you have a different swing arm to that in the first pic which shows a floating  FD.
Regardless, it is an interesting frame and I will follow with interest, good work so far.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on November 28, 2020, 09:06:52 PM
Provenance came from the fellow I bought it from, and Confirmed by pictures and Amedeo from raceco. From what I gather, it was a raced for a season and was a testbed. It was abandoned when the spineframe became available. It was twitchy and the second owner performed the rear swing arm was change. Some or the rear work will be revised. This is not some world championship winning racer. I had a Lemans 1000 motor with a hot cam in it, a tranny, forks and wheels. This frame became available and it was really different.

(https://i.ibb.co/vBPLLb1/91365382-10163473697910145-6993159471828566016-o.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vBPLLb1)


(https://i.ibb.co/2s6gSgF/raceco-10.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2s6gSgF)

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Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Roy gardner on November 30, 2020, 12:25:39 AM
Provenance came from the fellow I bought it from, and Confirmed by pictures and Amedeo from raceco. From what I gather, it was a raced for a season and was a testbed. It was abandoned when the spineframe became available. It was twitchy and the second owner performed the rear swing arm was change. Some or the rear work will be revised. This is not some world championship winning racer. I had a Lemans 1000 motor with a hot cam in it, a tranny, forks and wheels. This frame became available and it was really different.


I'm not disputing it for a moment, in fact I think its a cool project & I would like to follow it. I met Andy when he passed through NZ a few years ago, he stood in my workshop and gave me great advice regarding mt replica Egli Vincent frame. By all accounts, he made more than a few, & I have seen one which arrived here about that time. We were surrounded by Guzzis in my shop but I dont recall Andy mentioning that he had ever had involvement with a Guzzi frame for anyone, but then we were engrossed in Egli talk at the time. :laugh:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on November 30, 2020, 09:19:18 PM
I didn't take it that way at all. I had no clue who he was until after I bought it. As far as I'm concerned, it is a weird one off race bike frame campaigned by Raceco UK. for a short time.  I still don't know much about him, there is not a lot of info about him on the net. I'd love his E-mail to send him a picture when it's done. You wouldn't happen to have that, would you?  :grin:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Groover on December 01, 2020, 07:09:56 AM
Maybe he can be located through this Facebook page?

https://www.facebook.com/raceco.uk/?__tn__=-UC (https://www.facebook.com/raceco.uk/?__tn__=-UC)*F

I really know nothing at all about him other than what I'm learning from this thread, but I would like to know where those cool Astralite wheels went and if I can have them  :azn:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on December 01, 2020, 08:24:25 PM
I've already contacted Amedeo. Andy Sidlow is the mystery person.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Roy gardner on December 02, 2020, 02:30:34 AM
I've already contacted Amedeo. Andy Sidlow is the mystery person.

Yes, he is very elusive. It took a considerable amount of time & effort to track him down 7 or 8 years ago. Then he passed through NZ and returned to the UK and disappeared again. I havent heard of him since. He chooses to live in the shadows.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on December 20, 2020, 02:26:02 AM
Contacted Mr. Sidlow. It is one of his early frames  :grin:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Dave Swanson on December 20, 2020, 10:39:24 AM
Contacted Mr. Sidlow. It is one of his early frames  :grin:

 :thumb: :thumb: :thumb:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on December 20, 2020, 09:13:15 PM
Very cool.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on December 26, 2020, 08:22:02 PM
At a point in the bikes history, the frame was modified poorly. The Original frame was made from thin wall T45 steel tubing. All the recent stuff is being cut away and tossed. Everything will be put back as originally intended with Chrome moly 4130 tubing. My Buddy Tom Hull is on the job!
(https://i.ibb.co/pR6DfgP/thumbnail-20201226-153355.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pR6DfgP)

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(https://i.ibb.co/x59KWff/133863009-3679557368776504-4914757302641815991-o.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x59KWff)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Canuck750 on December 26, 2020, 08:27:49 PM
Wow that’s a major commitment!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on December 29, 2020, 11:29:13 PM
I'm lucky. My buddy Tom Hull ( local euro bike fixer ) really likes fabricating and the creative process. He saw the two distinct types of welding and said that shit has to go before I had a chance to open my pie hole. I'm more of the vision / parts accumulator. My last project and a lot of these parts came from his Dad who was THE guzzi dealer here in phoenix up until about '97 .

Triple clamps with short head stem.

(https://i.ibb.co/w05YH2Y/short-head-triple-trees.jpg) (https://ibb.co/w05YH2Y)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on March 26, 2021, 09:19:01 PM
Got some 1" T45 Round tubing an frame rebuild has started.

(https://i.ibb.co/FbXxcdt/3-25-2021-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FbXxcdt)


(https://i.ibb.co/1qbPwvv/3-25-2021-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1qbPwvv)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on April 01, 2021, 08:55:33 PM
Great to see progress.  Even better to have someone available that can help do it properly.  Thanks for posting.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Groover on April 02, 2021, 09:52:59 AM
I like the work on the triples, As you may recall, I've had my eyes on those for a while now, so I like to keep track of them - I want them now even more than before :-)

Which fork/fork tubes do you plan on using? Are there ones like the LM1000, but shorter?
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on April 03, 2021, 09:13:52 PM
Stock lemans 1000 front end.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Roy gardner on April 24, 2021, 02:48:47 AM
Good to see progress. I was informed recently that T45 tube is European mm sizes, have you procured 25mm? (or was I given duff gen?) It will be great to see it repaired with the same material that Mr Sidlow used to build it.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on June 19, 2021, 01:30:20 PM
the tubing came in 25.4 mm / 1 inch.

Here's the latest mock up to see where thing are going to sit.

(https://i.ibb.co/6twLKkc/wheels-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6twLKkc)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on June 20, 2021, 07:45:42 AM
Very cool.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Groover on June 20, 2021, 10:02:40 AM
 :thumb:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: jwinwi on June 22, 2021, 04:31:10 PM
the tubing came in 25.4 mm / 1 inch.

Here's the latest mock up to see where thing are going to sit.

(https://i.ibb.co/6twLKkc/wheels-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6twLKkc)


Isn't it going to be uncomfortable with the battery where it is? :wink:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on June 23, 2021, 08:55:05 PM
So, assuming the battery won't go there, where will it go?  Is there enough room in the seat hump for it?
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on June 23, 2021, 11:41:39 PM
under the seat hump is one possibility, and building a box for the electronics under the tank is another. I'm leaning towards the seat. That's where it originally lived.

(https://i.ibb.co/Bq7dGpY/raceco-10.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Bq7dGpY)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: jwinwi on June 24, 2021, 08:56:37 AM
VERY unique and interesting project. Love the history behind it! Good on you for preserving/restoring it.  :thumb:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on January 14, 2022, 07:01:23 PM
Not much to report. Cylinder heads are going on a flow bench and getting the works.

here is my new fork brace.

(https://i.ibb.co/phb7fDk/thumbnail-brace-5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/phb7fDk)


(https://i.ibb.co/7K3btnC/thumbnail-brace-9.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7K3btnC)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on January 14, 2022, 08:32:44 PM
Glad to hear & see anything you've got to post, man.  You're way ahead of me....
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Groover on January 15, 2022, 09:46:34 AM
Fork plate looks great, who makes those? 180mm fork spacing, right?
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on January 15, 2022, 05:17:20 PM
Custom made by a local machinist. He's the guy who made the triple clams, fork brace and lightened flywheel for the daves cycle racebike that became my LeMans SE special.
(https://i.ibb.co/WcG6B8S/fork-brace-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WcG6B8S)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on March 14, 2022, 10:00:49 PM
Progress is slow. Did get the heads ported and flowed.
(https://i.ibb.co/QpjXVyc/heads-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QpjXVyc)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on March 15, 2022, 06:43:28 AM
No matter- progress IS progress. Very cool.  Thanks for the pics.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on March 19, 2022, 02:09:41 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/7j5jZ5p/heads-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/7j5jZ5p)


(https://i.ibb.co/D5BLg82/heads-6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/D5BLg82)

(https://i.ibb.co/cvynCZR/heads-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cvynCZR)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on May 14, 2022, 05:59:45 PM
Exhaust mock up.  1.75" Stainless tube with equal length headers.
 
(https://i.ibb.co/b7j5HWD/exhaust3-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/b7j5HWD)


(https://i.ibb.co/zGLJDLY/exhaust-2-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/zGLJDLY)


(https://i.ibb.co/Bj3h4wM/exhaust-2-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Bj3h4wM)

Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on May 15, 2022, 12:54:06 PM
That makes the exhaust plans for my Corsa Record look like a walk in the park...  Very cool.

Gotta ask about potential exhaust heat vs fuel/gas tank issues.  Will there be any heat shield, baffle, exhaust wrap, ?
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on May 15, 2022, 04:20:18 PM
Not an issue. The gas tank is miles away. There is not much choice if  I want equal length head pipes. The frame wants what it wants. My buddy Tom Hull loves making exhaust systems. 
(https://i.ibb.co/wRxFKMC/exhaust-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wRxFKMC)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: czakky82 on May 16, 2022, 06:44:56 PM
That’s a helluva friend! Looking great!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Groover on May 18, 2022, 09:29:07 AM
Nice job, very Turbo  :bow:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on February 24, 2023, 11:50:35 PM
Slow going with life getting in the way but work has resumed. The back half of the frame was butchered by someone who should never have been allowed near a welder. Why you would weld crap seamed thick steel tube to lightweight T45 is beyond me.
We studied what pictures we had, took measurements, and my buddy Tom Hull is doing his magic.  The whole frame will be BS T45 steel tubing again. Some liberties are being taken as we do not have the original swingarm. The swing arm is a nice piece, don't know who built that.

(https://i.ibb.co/4ZmRY8C/332037729-625270532940890-4342967276748284355-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4ZmRY8C)


(https://i.ibb.co/cXPwyT0/2-24-2023-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cXPwyT0)


(https://i.ibb.co/qm4Czry/332859567-599483414957155-5054849316982986413-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qm4Czry)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on March 11, 2023, 01:19:41 AM

(https://i.ibb.co/mFHqhwg/3-7-23.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mFHqhwg)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on March 11, 2023, 09:41:38 AM
 :thumb: Making progress.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on March 24, 2023, 11:59:02 PM
hydro blasted 2-1-2 exhaust. hoping the stainless turns different colors at the weld points.

(https://i.ibb.co/WnvFCPr/3-24-23-6.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WnvFCPr)


(https://i.ibb.co/jrc9GJz/3-24-23-8.jpg) (https://ibb.co/jrc9GJz)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on March 25, 2023, 06:46:15 AM
That’s looks good. 
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on April 16, 2023, 08:05:34 PM
fairing mocked up. progress is slow. Contemplating polishing the exhaust or leaving it hydroblasted.
 

(https://i.ibb.co/kQ1xcZj/3-24-23-7.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kQ1xcZj)


(https://i.ibb.co/vzVfSmJ/3-24-23-5.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vzVfSmJ)


(https://i.ibb.co/PD3cWvB/3-24-23-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PD3cWvB)

Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Canuck750 on April 17, 2023, 09:58:31 AM
You’re making great progress, the exhaust is a thing of beauty!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Turin on April 17, 2023, 10:43:43 PM
opinion, should I polish the stainless exhaust or leave it as is ? Could I go back and polish it later?
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Huzo on April 18, 2023, 12:20:09 AM
opinion, should I polish the stainless exhaust or leave it as is ? Could I go back and polish it later?
Polish, every day of the week.
A work of art should jump out and hit you in the face, you don’t see the Mona Lisa in a plastic wrapper… :whip2:
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: Canuck750 on April 18, 2023, 07:35:30 PM
My vote is to polish the stainless steel.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Racebike
Post by: cliffrod on April 18, 2023, 07:55:45 PM
I like the fairing pics.  I have no idea how the hydro blasted surface may show straw like polished ss does (?). That might look kind of cool, if it would color and look kind of like the matte blue finish on Britten exhaust.

All I can say is polishing is the gift that keeps on giving.. and taking… and giving…
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on May 20, 2023, 11:23:59 AM
Fairing bracket. The idea is to be able to completley remove the front fairing and headlight by taking out two bolts and undoing one plug.
progress is slow .

(https://i.ibb.co/G0HmSsj/fairing-stay-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/G0HmSsj)


(https://i.ibb.co/PtpGx2D/fairing-stay-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PtpGx2D)


Thanks again to my good buddy Tom Hull at Tom's Italian Tune and Service.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: cliffrod on May 29, 2023, 06:48:19 PM
Please post the details regarding the connections when you figure them out.  I would like to figure out the same details for my Corsa Record.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on May 29, 2024, 10:45:15 PM
caliper brackets done, aluminum belly pan fabrication done, a little polishing.

(https://i.ibb.co/CBz3mT2/may-2024-4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CBz3mT2)


(https://i.ibb.co/Gc55vjM/may-2024-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Gc55vjM)


(https://i.ibb.co/Lgqx7z3/may-2024-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Lgqx7z3)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on June 08, 2024, 09:41:27 PM
Set up is done, Final welding is next, then powder coat. Bike is Really light.

(https://i.ibb.co/gm15PvJ/6-7-24-11.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gm15PvJ)


(https://i.ibb.co/3c0DDLm/6-7-24-15.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3c0DDLm)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on August 18, 2024, 10:48:53 PM
engine torn down and mocked up for blueprinting. The engine was a stock lemans 1000 with original B10 cam. Timing gears are the only bonus. Other than a little dirt that got in the motor, it looked like new. Almost a shame to tear it down.

(https://i.ibb.co/JCb0JGb/20240804-152825.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JCb0JGb)


(https://i.ibb.co/n0J0Kzm/20240804-152819.jpg) (https://ibb.co/n0J0Kzm)



(https://i.ibb.co/LR3Xny6/deck-ht-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LR3Xny6)


(https://i.ibb.co/qYgN2Dg/deck-ht-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qYgN2Dg)


Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: cliffrod on August 19, 2024, 08:04:13 PM
Thanks for the update.  I’m really liking this bike.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Groover on September 30, 2024, 04:24:17 PM
digging the 2-door ninety-eight - what is that beast!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on October 05, 2024, 11:57:00 PM
The 59 Olds belongs to my buddy Tom Hull. ( Local Italian bike guru and hotrodder) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y7FTwf8hQU (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Y7FTwf8hQU)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on October 18, 2024, 07:37:01 AM
Frame back from powder coating.
(https://i.ibb.co/DbzFyBM/20241004-214944.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DbzFyBM)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Ratso88 on October 18, 2024, 08:25:45 AM
OK, you've officially got my attention.

The green is really, um, green.
I like it.
I'm now wondering about the rest of the color scheme.

This project is the type of thing I really like seeing come together.

Great work!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: cliffrod on October 18, 2024, 09:33:51 AM
Love seeing the progress.  Thanks for the new pic!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Groover on October 18, 2024, 01:18:49 PM
Pearl green. Sharp! Can't wait to see more!
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Mayor_of_BBQ on October 21, 2024, 10:08:01 PM
just went back thru this thread again! damn nice work. This a very cool project
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on December 04, 2024, 11:38:21 PM
Crankshaft is back from balancing. Marine Crankshaft inspected, magnafluxed, dynamic balanced the crank and micro polished the journals.  $240.00 with one way shipping back home.  I had wanted more exotic work, but Marine Crankshaft wasn't on board with going nuts. I can appreciate being told why and when I'm wrong, especially when it saves money. I have a windage tray/sloppage plate going in too.

here are some pics and the piston rod bobweight card.


(https://i.ibb.co/kQG2YT2/crank-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kQG2YT2)

5 sided dice (https://freeonlinedice.com/)


(https://i.ibb.co/j52Fn5g/crank-rod-piston.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j52Fn5g)


(https://i.ibb.co/8B2yyHq/crank-bob-weight-card.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8B2yyHq)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: larrys on December 11, 2024, 01:09:05 PM
They drilled the hell out of the weights. What % overbalance did they set it to?
Larry
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on December 15, 2024, 02:40:37 PM
I have no idea to be honest. sent them everything and told them what I was after and a wishlist including knife edging, polishing etc. Marine Crankshaft poo-pooed most of my ideas and only did what they though was needed. Probably saved me a good chunk of change too.

The crank still heavy. 20 lightening holes is like scraping a few cubes off of an iceberg.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on December 16, 2024, 08:25:04 AM
If you add up all of the weights you get 1421 grams. Multiply that by 52% (a common balance factor for Guzzi engines) and you get 738.92 which is close to the 743.6 bob weight used. 52.3% gets you even closer - 743.18.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on December 23, 2024, 12:52:09 AM
Engine is starting to go together. Here are pics of the Trankontinental clutch/flywheel assembly. The entire set up weighs 7.54 lbs.
If you look down into the motor, you can see the aluminum windage tray and the filter poking through it. Tom Hull machined an additional hole into the rear left side of the windage tray to ensure all of the oil drains back into the pan and doesn't pool on top when the bike is parked.

(https://i.ibb.co/KhdNMY8/20241221-190104.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KhdNMY8)


(https://i.ibb.co/JQ0khx1/20241221-190109.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JQ0khx1)


(https://i.ibb.co/8xYYPXz/20241221-220507.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8xYYPXz)


(https://i.ibb.co/fpzs40Z/20241221-220550.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fpzs40Z)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on January 25, 2025, 03:13:53 AM
The engine is together. Squish is set at 44 thou, it may tighten up a tiny bit after it's gone through a few heat cycles and re-torqued. Piston and valve clearance is a none issue. I went with the mystery cam that came with the pile of parts I bought 10 years ago. It has slightly less lift than a P3 with a ton of duration. It should rev like a two stroke ( I'm hoping)


(https://i.ibb.co/48GP3r2/20250124-200743.jpg) (https://ibb.co/48GP3r2)


(https://i.ibb.co/6gb2VmF/20250124-204343.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6gb2VmF)


(https://i.ibb.co/x86GLHQ2/20250124-201429.jpg) (https://ibb.co/x86GLHQ2)

(https://i.ibb.co/WNFKjvRj/20250124-202024.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WNFKjvRj)

(https://i.ibb.co/Rk683qJs/20250124-211128.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Rk683qJs)


here is a shot down the gullett

(https://i.ibb.co/Ss6Z5s5/20250124-223126.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Ss6Z5s5)

here are some "art shots"

(https://i.ibb.co/YkBR4F0/20250124-211146.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YkBR4F0)


(https://i.ibb.co/RhXcSdH/20250124-211238.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RhXcSdH)

guilt poems by famous poets (https://poetandpoem.com/sympathy)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on February 01, 2025, 04:25:33 PM
Tranny Torn down, bearings to be replaced.

(https://i.ibb.co/rG0xk00G/20250131-193757.jpg) (https://ibb.co/rG0xk00G)

(https://i.ibb.co/kVSDwDF3/20250131-193801.jpg) (https://ibb.co/kVSDwDF3)

(https://i.ibb.co/yFkTWmzS/20250131-200720.jpg) (https://ibb.co/yFkTWmzS)

(https://i.ibb.co/cSVqbf40/20250131-200729.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cSVqbf40)

(https://i.ibb.co/dJx7MQG0/20250131-200739.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dJx7MQG0)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on February 07, 2025, 12:38:00 AM
Engine, tranny, frame

(https://i.ibb.co/vxjTkrpN/2-6-2025a.jpg) (https://ibb.co/vxjTkrpN)


(https://i.ibb.co/j9sNYkhD/20250207-132513.jpg) (https://ibb.co/j9sNYkhD)

(https://i.ibb.co/KjK1kwHC/20250207-134140.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KjK1kwHC)

(https://i.ibb.co/Qj7rQhzR/20250207-134152.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qj7rQhzR)

(https://i.ibb.co/QwtTdbs/20250207-134206.jpg) (https://ibb.co/QwtTdbs)

(https://i.ibb.co/GvsQsdxm/20250207-144232.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GvsQsdxm)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on February 12, 2025, 10:07:51 AM
Swing arm, Wheel.
(https://i.ibb.co/r2zRGyjt/20250211-210410.jpg) (https://ibb.co/r2zRGyjt)

(https://i.ibb.co/H1bZzwB/20250211-211249.jpg) (https://ibb.co/H1bZzwB)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on March 07, 2025, 12:22:40 PM
Some further progress and a better look at the exhaust. 44mm headpipes.

(https://i.ibb.co/V0G6R38m/20250304-140509.jpg) (https://ibb.co/V0G6R38m)

(https://i.ibb.co/GQ3zz5p5/20250304-140522.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GQ3zz5p5)

(https://i.ibb.co/BVyJW6VW/20250304-140535.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BVyJW6VW)

(https://i.ibb.co/VcLC6brc/20250304-140657.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VcLC6brc)

(https://i.ibb.co/qMYsb5J6/20250304-151244.jpg) (https://ibb.co/qMYsb5J6)
...
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on March 23, 2025, 07:22:40 PM
It lives!  First start up. carbs are as they came out of the box. needs tuning.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1L10dg8AMo (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1L10dg8AMo)


(https://i.ibb.co/27yGfsMn/20250323-142108.jpg) (https://ibb.co/27yGfsMn)

(https://i.ibb.co/Jj66Vgnn/20250323-142156.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jj66Vgnn)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Ratso88 on March 24, 2025, 06:13:02 AM
Sounds like she wants to run!

Nice job.
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on April 04, 2025, 12:35:01 AM
paint work almost done. looks a little dark in the pictures
 
(https://i.ibb.co/chNK3Bkf/IMG-7742.jpg) (https://ibb.co/chNK3Bkf)

(https://i.ibb.co/tTPwx9wW/IMG-7744.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tTPwx9wW)

(https://i.ibb.co/5WBCvsMq/IMG-7743.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5WBCvsMq)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on April 18, 2025, 01:46:33 AM
Painted... number plates are being re-done. looked crappy. My painter added extra small flake with the big stuff. I'm waiting on the brake caliper brackets. and the seat pad.  90% there.
 
(https://i.ibb.co/CKhGb5c4/489530437-2857980187713749-1919572016336109684-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/CKhGb5c4)


(https://i.ibb.co/dssVKbBJ/489435409-1392070098801691-3717303653176075992-n.jpg) (https://ibb.co/dssVKbBJ)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Ratso88 on April 21, 2025, 08:45:28 AM
Very nice!

Especially digging the metal flake


 :thumb:



Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on April 27, 2025, 03:17:03 AM
here are some more with the revised # plate taped off.

(https://i.ibb.co/TBJJGKk7/20250408-160742.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TBJJGKk7)


(https://i.ibb.co/VsfpSkj/20250410-153822.jpg) (https://ibb.co/VsfpSkj)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on May 03, 2025, 02:43:28 PM
Floating rear brake bracket and caliper, front brake brackets and calipers

(https://i.ibb.co/Kjwmqpkj/brake-brackets-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Kjwmqpkj)

(https://i.ibb.co/YT01YgGL/brake-brackets-2.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YT01YgGL)

(https://i.ibb.co/pjwfFB9N/brake-brackets-3.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pjwfFB9N)

(https://i.ibb.co/FbKzv863/brake-brackets.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FbKzv863)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on May 08, 2025, 01:59:21 PM
Panels re-painted.getting close.

(https://i.ibb.co/Jjt3wp4Y/20250507-205317.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jjt3wp4Y)
 

(https://i.ibb.co/tTGhhdxM/20250507-205644.jpg) (https://ibb.co/tTGhhdxM)
Title: Re: UK Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: cliffrod on May 09, 2025, 08:09:02 AM
Really enjoying the pics & progress!  Thanks for posting, Turin.
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on May 23, 2025, 06:17:23 PM
Here's a vid and pics. Almost done! I have to weigh this thing. It is incredibly light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIobZFSiPzI (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIobZFSiPzI)
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on May 23, 2025, 06:19:56 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/M5Zk0zVg/20250523-135702.jpg) (https://ibb.co/M5Zk0zVg)

(https://i.ibb.co/JRSWqCks/20250523-145500.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JRSWqCks)

(https://i.ibb.co/pB09Scp8/20250523-145527.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pB09Scp8)

(https://i.ibb.co/5gwDpYbp/20250523-145558.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5gwDpYbp)

(https://i.ibb.co/9H667htX/20250523-145612.jpg) (https://ibb.co/9H667htX)

(https://i.ibb.co/HLqBHJRg/20250523-145629.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HLqBHJRg)
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on May 23, 2025, 06:54:47 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/mF45KNtx/20250523-133848.jpg) (https://ibb.co/mF45KNtx)

(https://i.ibb.co/BKPDb9Vh/20250523-133911.jpg) (https://ibb.co/BKPDb9Vh)

(https://i.ibb.co/Txb8LcQp/20250523-134003.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Txb8LcQp)

(https://i.ibb.co/Z6HL56qr/20250523-134022.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Z6HL56qr)
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: cliffrod on May 23, 2025, 08:24:24 PM
Hot damn-  That’s really bitchin!
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on May 23, 2025, 08:38:09 PM
Thanks! it moved under it's won power for the first time today.
next steps
retorque the heads
adjust jetting
check the nuts and bolts
Shorten the clip-ons. I'm taking 2 inches off of each bar.

Then break in. I'm optimistically hoping for 80- 90 rear wheel ponies. It feels extremely light. I'm guessing 450 lbs. with a full tank.

Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on May 25, 2025, 12:38:05 AM
flipped the tarrozzi clip-ons to bring them closer and shortened the bars on each side. The narrow tank makes the wide bars look wider than they are. The fork angle sits at 23.5 degrees. The leverage is needed.  Installed lemans bar ends and one bar end mirror to keep things legal.

(https://i.ibb.co/RkMCtgGw/20250524-151523.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RkMCtgGw)

(https://i.ibb.co/FkM3WT45/20250524-151534.jpg) (https://ibb.co/FkM3WT45)

(https://i.ibb.co/Jj6qr7rb/20250524-151547.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jj6qr7rb)

 further tweaks to be done
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on June 06, 2025, 12:22:15 AM
Had my first test ride tonight. The bike feels very tall, even though it uses lemans 1000 forks and triples. Handling is alien and unguzzi like, part of that is the 23.5 degrees of rake and 3 inches of trail, and the rest may be due to the lack of weight. (I'm looking for a scale, will report back).
On the highway the motor is eerily smooth, almost like an 850. Not much engine braking to speak of. I won't be taking it past 6000 rpm for the first 1000 miles. After that, I'll give her the beans. It should make power to 9k. (I can hope). So far so good.

(https://i.ibb.co/93Zd6Rs4/20250605-181348.jpg) (https://ibb.co/93Zd6Rs4) (https://i.ibb.co/wF95H6XH/20250605-182019.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wF95H6XH) (https://i.ibb.co/pjJpYNjy/20250605-190550.jpg) (https://ibb.co/pjJpYNjy) (https://i.ibb.co/DHqJCBDq/20250605-190609.jpg) (https://ibb.co/DHqJCBDq) (https://i.ibb.co/gs0RYFx/20250605-190643.jpg) (https://ibb.co/gs0RYFx) (https://i.ibb.co/LD120WQB/20250605-190839.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LD120WQB) (https://i.ibb.co/Jjbh64Qr/20250605-191106.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Jjbh64Qr)
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: cliffrod on June 06, 2025, 08:50:14 AM
Great to hear about some road miles!
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on June 06, 2025, 11:34:03 PM
I have some work to do.
The forks bottomed out and locked up. No movement. Didn't hit anything harder than a speed bump and the rolled curb at my driveway. everything was new, weird.
The transkontinental clutch needs adjustment/help. The bike walks forward with the lever pulled in. It also slips when you give it a handful of throttle and then catches. It may also need a shorter clutch arm.

*forks fixed.
Transcontinental clutch does not disengage after the bike is warm. may have to go with something more conventional.

*Longer screw has been placed in the clutch arm for more leverage. Tip from A.G.

Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on June 21, 2025, 06:15:18 PM
One cylinder quit firing. Dyna ignition took a crap. lucky, I had a spare. It's mounted in the electronics box. I wonder if the box Dyna needs to be in the breeze.
(https://i.ibb.co/WNGK7yQH/20250608-214330.jpg
https://i.ibb.co/20x5761p/20250608-214336.jpg)
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Antietam Classic Cycle on June 22, 2025, 08:40:53 AM
Yes, the Dyna box needs to be located somewhere in the air stream to keep it cool.
Title: Re: UK Andy Sidlow Framed Endurance Racer
Post by: Turin on June 22, 2025, 04:38:29 PM
Thanks Charlie, I thought as much. That electronics box got hot.