Airhead 80-100 G/S Adventure Build

[Nin]

A few more steps this morning. First to torque up the swing arm pivots.

Tighten up, Meausre and adjust gap, loosen up, measure & adjust gap, tighten up a bit less, measure gap, nip up the lock nuts, measure gap, caps on.

 

[Nin]

Now then - this high capacity diode board - do I mount it on rubber, metal stand off, or just bolt it directly in place (there’s space)?

 

[Nin]

On to the front end, starting to look more purposeful …

 

[Nin]

Walked the dog, then a bit more progress …

Let’s get the front wheel on.





Spindle isn’t quite right but will do for now, I’m having some spacers turned up for the caliper mount so that’ll have to wait.

 

[Nin]

Then handlebars …



And foot pegs.

 

[Nin]

Can’t resist a climb aboard.




Man this thing is big!

 

[Nin]

Then let’s start to play with the exhaust

 

[Nin]

What’s the gen on balancer pipe? Do I really need one for a 2 into 2?

 

[Nin]

Time for a cuppa …

 

[Wreford Miles]

Looks super

 

[charlie batty]

..looking great mate...those forks are awsome...

 

[Nin]

..looking great mate...those forks are awsome...

Cheers Charlie - it’s a great big Mofo

 

[barny]

Looking good ,the hardware's coming along nicely. I think the comfort seat need a bit more work though.

 

[Nin]

Looking good ,the hardware's coming along nicely. I think the comfort seat need a bit more work though.

Shabby chic

 

[Nin]

Few more steps tonight.

Switch gear and grips. Not poncy heated grips for this one…

 

[Nin]

… because this bad boy will run my heated jacket, gloves etc.

600 watts of power …

 

[Nin]

Finally for today the oil cooler goes on.




Not massively impressed with the hose run, but it’ll do for now.

 

[barny]

I would be a good idea to protect the frame where you oil pipes contact it the braided hoses work better than a file.

 

[Nin]

I would be a good idea to protect the frame where you oil pipes contact it the braided hoses work better than a file.

Good shout Barney.

If you look closely, you’ll see a couple of layers of 3M tape. That’s just for now, I’ll make a proper stand-off bracket once everything is in place.

 

[Nin]

A few more steps …

Fairing bracket goes on - so I can get the bar and mudguard clearances right.

I’ll play with that at the weekend