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Ji Gantor

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #135 on: May 25, 2009, 10:35:48 pm »
From one of my topics about shocks and forks I meet four members that I have a great respect for.
BrentJ, JC, Eno and Walter(YSS).
BrentJ is always trying new things with his suspension and sparks interest in others.
JC has a very logical mind and he pushes me to think on a higher level than what I ever intended to on shocks.
Eno showed me a glimpse of how he installed PD valves in his CZ forks.
Walter really knows what he is talking about when it comes to forks and shocks. He helps people try and understand how they work and how to get the best from them. Unfortunately there are so many of us asking him the same questions every day.

I have already designed my rear shocks with Walters help and intended to fit PD valves to the forks before CD6 but I am not sure it will happen in time.
I will start a topic for all those that are interested as there does not seem to be a lot of info on the subject of installation. I believe that VMX magazine ran an article some time ago on "How To". For those that are interested, Caution! these things are not plug and play. They take quite a bit of time to set up, I have already spent 10 hours measuring my forks from inside out so I know how they work and what clearances I will have when the PD valves are installed. With Walters help and other members that have been through the installation I hope to present a really rich understanding of the inner workings of a fork.

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #136 on: May 26, 2009, 10:01:58 am »
Now that both sides are mocked up I can make two brackets.


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Ji Gantor

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #137 on: May 27, 2009, 07:51:15 am »
Tank bracket.
I sheared off a piece of 20mmx3mm aluminium plate and rounded the end with a bench grinder.

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Ji Gantor

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #138 on: May 27, 2009, 07:53:33 am »
I completed the rounded end via a belt sander.

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Ji Gantor

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #139 on: May 27, 2009, 07:59:37 am »
I then drilled a 9mm hole for the bolt and chamfered the leading eadges so it does not scratch the paint during installation.
The second one is a different shape because of the inner curve of the tank.
They both have been deburred and sanded to a smooth surface.

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #140 on: May 27, 2009, 08:03:04 am »
This Acrow prop idea works great to clamp the plates in place during attachment.

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #141 on: May 30, 2009, 04:39:28 pm »
C'mon Ji

It's been days - we need an update mate!

Dave Mac   :o
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Ji Gantor

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #142 on: May 31, 2009, 08:15:04 am »
Hi Dave and all others,
I am like that White Rabbit in Alice in Wonderland

"I'm late I'm late for a very important date"
"No time to say hello good bye"
"I'm late I'm late I'm late !

CD6 is only 4 days away.
Ji

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #143 on: May 31, 2009, 09:12:13 am »
tick tock tick tock  .......

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #144 on: May 31, 2009, 11:14:18 am »
Good luck Ji !

You have kept us informed so now it's time to throw everything at it and see how far you get without the rush (?)

Whatever stage it's at i am sure it will be well received at CD6

Dave Mac  :D
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BULTACO M49 parts wanted

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #145 on: May 31, 2009, 01:45:23 pm »
Ji, I've only just come across this thread and I have to say I'm amazed at your attention to detail. :P 8)
NASA should use you for quality control on Space Shuttle assembly... I'm impressed!
"Whadaya mean it's too loud?! It's a f*ckin' race bike!! That pipe makes it go louder - and look faster!!"

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #146 on: June 02, 2009, 06:19:19 pm »
Come on Ji - a quick update and pics

Dave Mac  :D
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BULTACO M49 parts wanted

Ji Gantor

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #147 on: June 03, 2009, 06:40:38 am »
Just for you Dave Mac I got out of bed really early to post this.

The new steering head bearing kit comes with seals.
Place the first seal onto the steering post.

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Ji Gantor

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #148 on: June 03, 2009, 06:42:40 am »
With a tube and a rubber mallet install the bottom bearing.

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Re: Project Assembly
« Reply #149 on: June 03, 2009, 06:45:11 am »
With a drift and a rubber mallet install both steering head bearing cups.

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