Something for the weekend sir?

[mikeyboy]

Nearly there
Measure shaft protrusion,and end casing depth,
Do a bit of rithmatic.
Select the correct shims

 

[mikeyboy]

Jobs a goodn

 

[tuftywhite]

Nice work.

 

[gspod]

Ah, that's just going to click into 1st - unlike modern BMWs which CLUNK

 

[mikeyboy]

Brake kits, arrived today ,the old Pistons were knackered,and took some removing

 

[mikeyboy]

Had the calipers aquablasted and coated in the same silver as the other bits on the bike,
New seal kits and o'rings for the pivots,
Got to get a couple more bits before they can be refitted

 

[Joe narvey]

Mikey never met you Sir, but immense respect for you skill. Enjoying this thread immensely (apart from the muppet comments).

 

[mikeyboy]

Ah, that's just going to click into 1st - unlike modern BMWs which CLUNK

Hi dermot,
Hope you are enjoying the build photos
was discussing your bike today over a Cuppa,with Steve scrim.
It struck me as a bit weird,that the bikes we are building now will prob be heirlooms for the grandkids and barn finds ,long after we are gone.
Be good for another 40 years this one

 

[mikeyboy]

Mikey never met you Sir, but immense respect for you skill. Enjoying this thread immensely (apart from the muppet comments).

Kind words, thank you
In fairness though you need to thank Dermot,he's the one allowing me to indulge my passion for building something"a bit special"

 

[gspod]

Hi dermot,
Hope you are enjoying the build photos
was discussing your bike today over a Cuppa,with Steve scrim.
It struck me as a bit weird,that the bikes we are building now will prob be heirlooms for the grandkids and barn finds ,long after we are gone.
Be good for another 40 years this one

Hi Mike

I'd love to think I'll still be riding it in 40 years time - I'll only be 92

I'm enjoying the thread immensley as is Amanda.
Talking of heirlooms my uncle had an Arial Square Four from new which I always said I wanted when he passed - unfortunately his immediate family sent all his bikes off to auction before I could make an offer on it - this one will, hopefully, stay in the family

 

[mikeyboy]

Got all the bits for the brake calipers ,
Pads, pivot caps and springs

 

[mikeyboy]

I tried the bevel housing in natural alloy finish and it just looked wrong,
So it got the full treatment ,pure bike porn
Sorry no before or during pics

 

[mikeyboy]

More pointless bling
Ignore the bolts they will not be staying like that

 

[gspod]

Looking good

 

[NeilDD]

Mikey,
Where did you get the h/lamp grill from?
I need something like that for my next project

Neil

 

[mikeyboy]

Mikey,
Where did you get the h/lamp grill from?
I need something like that for my next project

Neil

One off Neil ,
The whole bike is bespoke
Edit,if you search evilbay for a mini headlamp grill you will find the basic grille

 

[NeilDD]

TVM

 

[newboy]

Very nice ....

 

[mikeyboy]

Made a start on the electrical installation,I want to keep it nice and tidy
A bit more fettling and the bracket can go for powder.

 

[mikeyboy]

The plan is hopefully ,no wiring will be visible when the bike is parked.
So I have mounted it all on the left side of the frame,with plenty of room above the top tube for the harness and essential connectors.