Author Topic: MG Le Mans IV - Reconstruction (Read 51315 times)

lemans1000 · « **Reply #150 on:** May 18, 2014, 06:09:46 AM »

who will buy a longer and thicker one.....and they not need them for a salad ...

lemans1000 · « **Reply #151 on:** May 18, 2014, 06:48:28 AM »

Rust never sleeps.... :)

Work on the seat:

I used a zinc spray as a primer:

And how it should look on the bike:

Ready for upholstery.... ;D

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #152 on:** May 18, 2014, 08:06:01 AM »

I likes it.. ;-T

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #153 on:** May 18, 2014, 08:16:43 AM »

Quote from: Guzzi RAM on May 17, 2014, 01:19:52 AM

"I'd bet that is a custom CNC item.. it would be easy enough to do."

Chuck have you reamed out valve guides to provide extra lube and vital cooling to valve stems in the past on your Computer Numerical Control setup?
Do you use a Bosch controller or some other?
Nope. It's a 'Merican control.. Anilam.. but I have cad/cam now. Long gone are those days filled with calculating arc intersections, etc. I'm a firm believer of letting the machines do the math.. they're better at it. I'll go sit under a tree and drink a lemonade while they work.
And do you use what is referred to as G code programming for the movements.
I used to, back in the day. Like most of my tools, it's an antique. ::) Bought it new in 86.
If memory serves, it is referred to as helical interpolation or spiralling down if you like, although in this case it is not just straight down as valve guides are in place at a specific angles in heads.
I can do helical interpolation.. thread milling, that sort of thing, but seldom do.
Used to program and operate a 6 headed CNC routing wood machine with an air table made by Rye, England.

:)

Rob

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #153 on:** May 18, 2014, 08:16:43 AM »

Tom · « **Reply #154 on:** May 18, 2014, 02:16:57 PM »

The build still looks good.

Rob Morton · « **Reply #155 on:** May 19, 2014, 01:11:53 AM »

Thanks Chuck.

:)

Rob

lemans1000 · « **Reply #156 on:** June 29, 2014, 12:08:44 PM »

Update....after a long break, again a bit of work on bike. Electric installation is complete. Last two days I'm fiddling with a rear light and license plate holder....here's what I did:

Next; valve clearance, check engine timing and try to start the bike...

LowRyter · « **Reply #157 on:** June 29, 2014, 04:51:36 PM »

wow... she's pretty

kidneb · « **Reply #158 on:** June 29, 2014, 05:26:47 PM »

Quote from: lemans1000 on June 29, 2014, 12:08:44 PM

Next; valve clearance, check engine timing and try to start the bike...

Wow,- those are great moments when starting up a bike that you`ve built up from ground !
If you`ve done it right and remembered all the small details, it will fire up right away when you hit the button ! ;-T
Good luck !
Any chance you`ll video it ?
Oh,- do remember to pour some oil in it! :)

NCAmother · « **Reply #159 on:** June 29, 2014, 05:40:05 PM »

Quote from: lemans1000 on May 17, 2014, 06:31:20 PM

Guys...take it easy....please make a comment about my new seat and my friend who gives his best to please me....Please don't behave like a two ladies on the market buying a cucumber....

lol! Persmission to use that joke please :BEER:
By the way, great job, can't wait to see more updates on the seat

lemans1000 · « **Reply #160 on:** July 30, 2014, 12:28:37 AM »

Done.... ;D
A little more playing with settings (I think that I've mess something up with the distributor, think that the bike is in advance, my friend will check this on sunday...)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_UE5_lvxe2A&feature=youtu.be

STANLEYCAT · « **Reply #161 on:** July 30, 2014, 04:43:42 AM »

Great build thread, I have started one here too and have taken some good advice from yours, so thanks very much. It's my first Guzzi build so I need all the help I can get.
Ron

lemans1000 · « **Reply #162 on:** September 07, 2014, 01:14:52 PM »

After a little more tuning, I'm almost there...still waiting for the seat...maybe next week and then MOT...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NaZuHhr8CBE

Kai · « **Reply #163 on:** September 07, 2014, 01:48:11 PM »

Like your work. Well done, looks great and no battle of material ;-T

:bike

Kai

canuck750 · « **Reply #164 on:** September 07, 2014, 02:16:39 PM »

I am very impressed with your workmanship :+1

What a great looking (and sounding) bike, congratulations.

Cheers
Jim

lemans1000 · « **Reply #165 on:** September 07, 2014, 03:36:35 PM »

Thank you.

lemans1000 · « **Reply #166 on:** December 08, 2014, 12:14:24 PM »

Finally, the seat is done and in my hands....very good work. Worth the wait....Now, just MOT and go go.....

Installation for the weekend...

kidneb · « **Reply #167 on:** December 08, 2014, 02:14:50 PM »

Looks a treat ! ;-T
That`s a very nice moped your`e building yourself there !
Looking forward to see it in whole figure !

lemans1000 · « **Reply #168 on:** December 14, 2014, 04:53:55 AM »

Job done....next please.... ;D

kidneb · « **Reply #169 on:** December 14, 2014, 05:57:24 AM »

Congratulations !

You`ve created a Guzzi with a harmonious style of its own there!

The tank and seat go very well together, and I like the simple styling of the side-covers, in spite of the right one had to move out a little to allow for the master brake cylinder.

Nice job,- now you have a unique and sorted runner while you`re planning for the next project! ;-T :BEER:

Enjoy it !

lemans1000 · « **Reply #170 on:** December 14, 2014, 08:06:45 AM »

Thank you.

LowRyter · « **Reply #171 on:** December 14, 2014, 10:47:00 AM »

;-T

<<<<<<<<<<<<< Nice color combo ;D

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #172 on:** December 14, 2014, 11:20:11 AM »

Nice bike.. ;-T

Luxexterior · « **Reply #173 on:** January 02, 2015, 06:46:32 PM »

Beautiful bike. Love the tank/seat. The quality of the work you've done on the bike is obvious even in the pics, nice one! ;-T

kidsmoke · « **Reply #174 on:** May 25, 2022, 03:22:35 PM »

anyone know whatever became of this machine?

guzzisteve · « **Reply #175 on:** May 25, 2022, 05:55:18 PM »

Good place to start is-----------------"Regards from Croatia"

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