Update on how I have been wasting my time this winter working on my 2003 SV650 ;)
Came up with a way to hold the rear brake caliper in place while changing rear wheel. Note the small bolt and milled slot.
(https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.execpc.com%2F%7Etzracer%2FDSCN0088.JPG&hash=20f7f157381b37ec901caba1633df0038d0a4c8d)
Some other parts I have made, mine on left, Suzuki on the right.
Front wheel spacer
(https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.execpc.com%2F%7Etzracer%2FDSCN0089.JPG&hash=2ae4c6b02694d9076e7189daed4d27fa9d0f4e97)
Rear subframe
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Front fairing bracket.
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Rear wheel spacers
(https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.execpc.com%2F%7Etzracer%2FDSCN0095.JPG&hash=164bada5e17130464d6a958719d604bff0516293)
I like that Idea on ethe rear brake caliper!
Pretty cool! Can't wait till I get my SV..... ;D
Hey Brian ,
What does it take to bend the square aluminum tubing you used on the subframe? What kind of wall thickness? Was looking at doing the same for the R6.
did you make the rear subframe yourself?Looks pretty cool..
i especially like the brake caliper mod.
I wish I could do the same on my 1k swing arm but the retaining notch is reversed
Yes, I made everything myself. I learned to machine and weld when I worked at Buell from 1986 to 1990. Also learned to design parts and improve existing designs.
For tunately I have a part time job in a job shop (Church Metal Spinning - so I can say I go to church 4 days a week ;)). I have access to a lathe, 2 mills, shear, 2 press brakes, manual break, tubing bender, 2 TIG welders, and 2 CO2 lasers. It also helps to know how to use them.
I bent the square tubing using a tubing bender. I just used some dies for round tubing, about 1.5" OD. I have seen a bench top and a floor bender that could do the job for $100. Eastwood has the floor version, I can't recall where I saw the bench top one. You could make your own, not too difficult if you have seen a bender up close. I made my own for small tubing for fairing brackets, maybe I can take some pictures in the next couple of days.
those are freakin sweet Brian! but, will the SV be as fun as a TZ? :) ;D
Quotethose are freakin sweet Brian! but, will the SV be as fun as a TZ? :) ;D
No :-[
but with availability of new bikes and parts for them, I decided to switch to the dark side.
2 strokes smoke, 4 strokes choke
The brake caliper mod is a GREAT idea. I like the way you did it - very simple. Why didn't *I* think of that?!?!?!
You got any ideas on how to keep the sprocket and chain attached while swapping rear wheels? ;)
The only trick to the brake caliper mod is getting the hole tapped to the correct depth. There is space between the caliper carrier and the piece on the swingarm. I tapped the hole so that the bolt could not be over tightened, overtightening would push the front of the carrier too close to the swingarm. I used a 3mm bolt.
QuoteThe only trick to the brake caliper mod is getting the hole tapped to the correct depth. There is space between the caliper carrier and the piece on the swingarm. I tapped the hole so that the bolt could not be over tightened, overtightening would push the front of the carrier too close to the swingarm. I used a 3mm bolt.
You could also use a bushing cut to the proper length to control the screw engagement. Would require a wider slot as well though.
Cool parts :D Makes me really wish I had a lathe...though I think that's next on the major tool purchase list (I already hear my wife:"not till you get that CAR out of the garage!")
-z.
The tubing I used for the rear subframe was 3/4" square with a 0.125" wall. Since all the square tubing I could find was 6063, I erred on the side of safety, some of it, possibly all could be made with 0.063" wall.
2 strokes smoke, 4 strokes choke
you ain't kiddin man!! I almost was going to ride an SV in endurance this year, and hang up the TZ for a season to save money etc. But, its looking like I"ll be smoking oil all season :) hopefully we'll meet at the track again this year, I'll bring what I can but I can't out-do your wife's brats man!!!! i think I can still taste one heehehee
Zac: Dunno what you'd all be looking to do with a lathe. But, if you don't need anything HUGE, then check out mini-lathe.com
Lots of good info about small lathes. I got my Homier 7X12 mini lathe for $360 to my door, and it's been working well for over 200 pairs of sliders so far, as well as some various aluminum bits.
Be aware that if you buy a lathe, you'll probably end up spending about $100 in accessories. Tools, cutting tools, cutting tool holder, live center, drill chuck, etc etc
QuoteBe aware that if you buy a lathe, you'll probably end up spending about $100 in accessories. Tools, cutting tools, cutting tool holder, live center, drill chuck, etc etc
Not until he gets that car out of the garage! >:(
Hey, I recently put enough parts on the car to make enough room to set up the tire changer :P
Nate, as far as lathes go, I'd really like something like a nice 9" South Bend, would like to find a used one with a good assortment of tooling. I've tossed around the idea of a mini lathe which would really do about 80% of what I want to do, but I've gotten spoiled working on nice, big, rigid machines.
-z.
I was drooling over some pictures in a flyer for a sale at a prototyping company that was goin out of sale. The equipment looked to be in great shape. They were selling 3 Hardinge tool room lathes.
Depending upon your budget, this lathe looks interesting
http://www.smithy.com/bz239.htm