Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
Perfect, looks nice and that solution for the damper support is the best option imo.
I did the same years ago on my Lc 421, I originally got the idea from a bike built buy Nick Fubar
I did the same years ago on my Lc 421, I originally got the idea from a bike built buy Nick Fubar
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
Thanks for that..
I think i have seen pics of that bike you mention. I`d wish i had seen that before i made mine, as that one has an advantage over mine. As i bolt the steering damper on top of the steel-plate, i do need a small spacer where i mount the steering damper to the fork. I made alot of drawings before i went for this:
I think i have seen pics of that bike you mention. I`d wish i had seen that before i made mine, as that one has an advantage over mine. As i bolt the steering damper on top of the steel-plate, i do need a small spacer where i mount the steering damper to the fork. I made alot of drawings before i went for this:
Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
Yes Nicks damper fitting was great, I want to do this same design on my 83 project.
Nice drawing too. you can see a lot of thought went into that plate. 6mm mild steel I guess?
Please do let us know how you go with the setup Tommy, if it works out well and its cool with you, I will probably do the exact same setup on mine, tho im using RGV forks of course, but the design and the plate you designed would be similar of course, perhaps a cross between yours and niks. :)
This is niks:
http://rdlccrazy.proboards.com/thread/1 ... d-finished" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Nice drawing too. you can see a lot of thought went into that plate. 6mm mild steel I guess?
Please do let us know how you go with the setup Tommy, if it works out well and its cool with you, I will probably do the exact same setup on mine, tho im using RGV forks of course, but the design and the plate you designed would be similar of course, perhaps a cross between yours and niks. :)
This is niks:
http://rdlccrazy.proboards.com/thread/1 ... d-finished" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
Sure will do Jon. I had every bracket of my bike laser cut in UK by a company called Lasermaster. All of my drawings are there in their archive and would not cost much to cut out if anyone would like a similar bracket. Just now i feel things go a bit slow especially waiting for parts of ebay. Radiator hoses used 14 days from UK to Norway. That is too slow..
Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
Nice. that sounds like a great business to deal with, cheap as chips too as you say.
haha, imagine living half way round the world, most things take double that time to get here... plenty of time for you to change your mind and go a different way! :/
haha, imagine living half way round the world, most things take double that time to get here... plenty of time for you to change your mind and go a different way! :/
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
I have some "mock up" pictures this time, what do you think so far?
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
It looks too high at the back in the pics, but lots of bikes built with this kind of tail seem to do that when photographed, whats it like in real life?
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
I am very aware of what you say Jon. I think that the angle of the tail is one of the most critical things to get right on a hybrid. I have often seen bikes with to high a tail and i am really trying to avoid that. I have been looking at A LOT of bikes, both stock and modified. The rule of the good ones seem to be that the upper line of the fuel tank should be continued on the tail. As the straight edge seen in the picture, the tank line continues onto the rear seat. As you say some bikes look like they are too high on pictures, but are more correct in real..I think mine is...i hope..)
If looking at the stock gsxr, it to has some distance from the wheel and up. Another thing that will make it look more full under the tail is the licence plate with bracket..
Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
Thought you would be on it Tommy, and I was right. :)
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
Thanks Jon...I do try.. I finally got my Triumph side-stand also..will be looking into fitting that too soon.. and some ZX10R rear sets are on the way.
I am pushing on to get the frame sent off to powder coating..
I am pushing on to get the frame sent off to powder coating..
Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
Interested to see how the Triumph stand works out for you, its a great looking bit of kit being all alloy. :)
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
I was thinking the same thing but didnt want to say anything as that sort of thing is quite a personal thing. As you say a lot of modern sports bikes have the same look about them.JonW wrote:It looks too high at the back in the pics, but lots of bikes built with this kind of tail seem to do that when photographed, whats it like in real life?
If it was mine, and I know its not, I would give it a try with the tail down lower so it followed the angle of the rear of the tank. That is no criticism of what you have done, its all about personal choice that makes each one an individual bike as the owners are.
Hows that for being diplomatic.
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
V Impressive Dave, Im no sugar-coater :D
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Re: Norwegian RD 350 YPVS hybrid build.
The tank looks good. The top of the tank has a much better angle than the RZ350 tank.
I like the tail that high - more like a modern bike.
I do think the tail is a little too long, though. Probably just me - I like shorter tails.
Radiator looks good, too.
I like the tail that high - more like a modern bike.
I do think the tail is a little too long, though. Probably just me - I like shorter tails.
Radiator looks good, too.