Forum: The Board
05-24-2017, 12:00 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
That's a good idea, I never thought to do that.
What about machining the top yoke down a bit? At 1.95" / 49.5mm thick she could stand to lose some material, but what's the minimal thickness and...
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Forum: The Board
05-24-2017, 12:20 AM
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Re: Project: NorField
The oil tank is pretty close to the factory style, just has cutout for the carburetors and has been narrowed.
Here's a Constellation with the factory tool box...
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Forum: The Board
05-23-2017, 11:49 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
Welp, I wasn't liking how the new side panel was turning out so another one was made, this time it has some super cool totally custom pinstriping too.
https://i.imgur.com/oIQFmKc.jpg
The hole...
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Forum: The Board
05-21-2017, 10:57 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
Is it next week yet?
Spent the better portion of today on the tank again. At this rate I'll pass the project on to my children's children to finish up.
This is turning into a slimmer sprint...
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Forum: The Board
05-21-2017, 08:15 PM
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Forum: The Board
05-21-2017, 01:28 AM
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Re: Project: NorField
Been splitting up garage time between another project but got some progress on the tank before running out of filler rod.
https://i.imgur.com/IrrGkv5.jpg
Trimmed down the area around the knees....
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Forum: The Board
05-18-2017, 08:01 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
It's centered between both top and lower triple tree and looks pretty killer when viewed from the front, side profile not so much.
Dropping it down a few inches will place it just above the license...
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Forum: The Board
05-17-2017, 09:55 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
Sounds like you understand the struggle too.
Modifying the frame is a last resort as the initial idea was to keep it mostly factory yet would solve so many problems, like bringing the neck down or...
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Forum: The Board
05-16-2017, 08:49 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
No worries dude, been staring, obsessing over this damn bike for far too long I start to get tunnel vision and neglect the BIG picture; opinions and suggestions from fresh eyes are very welcome.
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Forum: The Board
05-15-2017, 04:26 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
That's extent of my PS skills, a finger painting child, what the hell did you expect? Bob Ross?
Also, keep the tank wide, agreed.
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Forum: The Board
05-15-2017, 12:53 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
Trying to decide the full width of the tank.
With legs tucked in against the tank the widest drawn section shown in the last two photos sits about 1/2" past the knees.
Still debating that...
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Forum: The Board
05-15-2017, 12:55 AM
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Replies: 122
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Re: Project: NorField
Alright, more tank progress. Since the last update it's been nothing but an uphill battle making my first tank. Was hoped that a something close or identical to a G50/7R tank was possible but alas I...
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Forum: The Board
05-13-2017, 11:14 AM
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Forum: The Board
05-09-2017, 01:22 AM
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Re: Project: NorField
Not much to report but an update's and update.
Finally finished the belt cover, added a few tabs that mount to the stator mount and frame near the swing arm. Removed the screws and riveted the...
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Forum: The Board
05-08-2017, 06:58 PM
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Forum: The Board
04-29-2017, 12:28 AM
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Re: Project: NorField
Got a bit more done on the belt cover...I'm ready for it to be done and finished already. Spent too much time screwing something up and then fixing it...
now some pictures.
Cut an hourglass...
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Forum: The Board
04-28-2017, 06:15 PM
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Re: Fried 2 batteries this weekend...
No ohm reading from the stator wires (engine on or off) to ground is a good thing, your alternator is OK.
Replace the regulator, it shouldn't allow anything over 14.5 volts max, overcharging is...
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Forum: The Board
04-26-2017, 01:27 AM
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Re: Project: NorField
Tonight was spent on the belt cover. I don't do a whole lot of step by step bits but tonight there will be with a bunch of photos.
Box from McMaster showed, in it was some aluminum standoffs, was...
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Forum: The Board
04-24-2017, 01:20 PM
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Re: Fried 2 batteries this weekend...
If the battery reads 12.4v it's good. Like mag said connect multi-meter to battery at idle, the voltage should read in the 12.5-13v and jump up to 14ish volts when revved past 3-4k. If the voltage...
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Forum: The Board
04-24-2017, 11:55 AM
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Re: Project: NorField
Ok, thanks.
You'd think the Lucas logo would face out like on the Sparx in the photo...
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Forum: The Board
04-23-2017, 08:10 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
Got a bit more tinkering done today...
Exhaust
https://i.imgur.com/ANM099i.jpg?1
https://i.imgur.com/ZdIwiTj.jpg?1
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Forum: The Board
04-21-2017, 06:26 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
Thanks dude. Turns out it the larger radius tube did come in handy, the bend around the alternator fit perfectly.
It's coming together pretty well, though the more I stare at it the more I think...
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Forum: The Board
04-21-2017, 12:49 AM
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Re: Project: NorField
Thanks guys.
Not a whole lot to update on but there are a few things.
Since factory top engine mount is being used to support the toolbox, I wanted to fit Interceptor style brackets that...
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Forum: The Board
04-16-2017, 11:24 PM
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Re: Project: NorField
Squeezed in a bit more garage time this weekend, main goal was the exhaust pipes...but as usual I got a bit sidetracked with other tasks.
Assembled front brake plate after the paint cured for a...
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Forum: The Board
04-14-2017, 12:19 AM
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Re: Project: NorField
Been getting a little bit done here and there around jobs, and had to wait on parts, now time for a quick update.
Finished up the front brake scoop, drilled mounting holes and got it polished...
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