Gambia on an airhead?

[Thunder]

Resting on top of the PIAA lights?
I'm thinking you'll find it necessary to remove them once the fitting kit arrives.
Also, the indicators will hit the tank with the OEM top yoke, I don't know how your new one will get on.

Good stuff Thunder. Keep em coming.

There's actually daylight between the PIAAs and the tank in that position so I won't be making any decisions on what lights to fit until I get the tank kit.

The new top yolk sits 5 mm higher than the stock so I don't know how that will affect the indicators in relation to the tank but I like nothing more than a bit of fettling

Any ideas on what solutions have been used before?

 

[John Armstrong]

Mount the indicators on the crash bars?

 

[Thunder]

Resting on top of the PIAA lights?
I'm thinking you'll find it necessary to remove them once the fitting kit arrives.
Also, the indicators will hit the tank with the OEM top yoke, I don't know how your new one will get on.

Good stuff Thunder. Keep em coming.

OK BM you may say I told you so about the lights, borrowed a fitting kit off Electric Monk (Ta matey), finally got the tank on properly and not a chance in hell of the PIAA staying on the crash bars

However it looks a lot better in the correct position IMPO, yes its big but it's low as well so the center of gravity with a comparable fuel load to the original will improve, for those times it's filled I'll just take it easy.

Got a couple of shots in the garage owing to time limitions, will get some outside over the weekend but these will give you an idea.

Good news is the indicators don't touch the tank (it's close though) and the front mudguard is well clear.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/0903/Thunder/GS/80 PD/Gambia bike/HPN tank/713ced09.jpg

 

[Colt]

close put some rubber packing around the lower yoke bump stops?

 

[Thunder]

close put some rubber packing around the lower yoke bump stops?

Looking at some options, will add rubbers to the list

 

[Crapaud]

The slight issue I've found with a monster tank is that the leading edge is likely to get hit by stone chips. Get some clear fablon and stick it over the paint in this area. Even if you only suffer from splattered flys it still makes it easier to clean and can save your paintwork.

 

[Thunder]

The slight issue I've found with a monster tank is that the leading edge is likely to get hit by stone chips. Get some clear fablon and stick it over the paint in this area. Even if you only suffer from splattered flys it still makes it easier to clean and can save your paintwork.

Top tip Sid, suitable material just ordered

 

[brassmonkey001]

Rubbers? Protection? Easy-wipe?
Just what sort of trip is this?

 

[Thunder]

Glad I didn't mention taking lube

 

[Redboots]

Even if you only suffer from splattered flys it still makes it easier to clean and can save your paintwork.

I think it might all look a bit second-hand on its return
Mine did

John

 

[Thunder]

I think it might all look a bit second-hand on its return
Mine did

John

Nothing a complete strip, rebuild, frame powder coat and paint job won't sort

 

[John Armstrong]

Nothing a complete strip, rebuild, frame powder coat and paint job won't sort

It's yearly one then

BTW are you using a GPS on the Gambia trip, or is that too modern

 

[Thunder]

It's yearly one then

BTW are you using a GPS on the Gambia trip, or is that too modern

Gives me something to do over the Festive season don't ya know.

Will be taking the Zumo along on the trip yes along with a few spare memory cards with some toons for the road

 

[Redboots]

Nothing a complete strip, rebuild, frame powder coat and paint job won't sort

I cleaned that one up and mended all the bent and broken bits and sold it as I inherited the bike that came with me.

Maybe I should have chucked it in that skip, but it now looks like

John

 

[Thunder]

I cleaned that one up and mended all the bent and broken bits and sold it as I inherited the bike that came with me.

Maybe I should have chucked it in that skip, but it now looks like

John

Skip? Wash your mouth out!

Fettling is fun

 

[Thunder]

Quick update on the rear sub-frame and the indicators position on full lock in relation to the HPN tank.

Got the rear sub frame back and it's a cracking job. My criteria was to keep it looking like the original yet a lot stronger, Jaythro of this parish who offered to do the work in support of the trip fulfilled all criteria and I'm well pleased.

Sub frame was dropped off this morning along with a few other bits for powder coating and should be ready by the end of the week ready for fitting.

Big thanks to Jaythro for the work and offering to do it in the first place.

I came up with solution to the indicators being near the tank without haver to resort to the use of rubbers augie).

The PD comes with a spacer mounted on the standard steering stop to deal with it's wider tank, I simply removed this, made an additional spacer to fit over it, drilled a hole over it's mounting point then refitted both components back to the steering stop.

Bobs your Uncle, Fannies your Aunt, instant clearance between the tank, the indicators and the switch gear.

 

[Thunder]

It's alive!!!!!!!

Reinforced sub frame fitted, new brake lines and the tank fueled (not filled though ) going to head out in the morning but thought I'd post some pictures and a little video clip courtesy of Ms Cheeks.

Damned thing is so stable and the Sito sounds fantastic IMPO.

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[Trippy]

Very nice mate, very nice indeed.

 

[(RIP) Proff]

just HOW GREEN can I get ????????

The Hulks a lighter pea green compared to me

 

[Big Jets]

just HOW GREEN can I get ????????

The Hulks a lighter pea green compared to me

Me to