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Reply #45 on: January 11, 2015, 06:41:02 pm
Check these H4 led's. The one with the braided heat sink might fit in a Bullet nacelle.

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Reply #46 on: January 12, 2015, 12:15:34 am
Possibly!

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Reply #47 on: January 17, 2015, 12:38:33 pm
Its been a busy few weeks but things are coming together. Ignition system on its way, (Powerarc), electrics sorted with a Motogadget digital controller and keyless ignition module, 3 button switch, (horn, lights off/low/high and 3rd button to switch ignition maps). The pushrods are on their way, and I have all the bits to finish the engine off, I am planning to use composite gaskets to start with, then move to solid copper when I put the alloy barrels on.
I have a rear wheel too now 18", although painted green, I am planning on black with a red stripe running round. I have had a Beugler Striper for a while and have been waiting for a project to try it out.
The clutch is now working nicely through the gearbox, as originally this was a scissor clutch activated through the primary case.
I am considering fitting a Hitchcocks disc conversion to the front to improve the breaking performance, but this is just a thought at the moment, I am using a TLS unit from my Bighead in the time being.
I am hopeful that everything will be in plaice by the end of the month and I can fire the bike up, I am getting really excited now.
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Reply #48 on: January 17, 2015, 01:51:12 pm
This is going to be an awesome build!
I'm really excited about seeing this thing go!

BTW, it also has the valve gear that your Big Head roller rocker head has, so it can handle the Interceptor R cams with .344" lift, if you want to use them.

Remember, these roller rockers will behave the same as your Big Head rockers in terms of reducing the working compression, so you will want to run a little more static compression than before, by using less cylinder base gasket thickness, or maybe even shaving the bottoms of the barrels slightly. With the smaller combustion chambers, this should be able to tolerate even higher compression than the Bullet because of shorter flame travel in the compact chambers.
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Reply #49 on: January 17, 2015, 02:21:02 pm
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I am hopeful that everything will be in plaice by the end of the month and I can fire the bike up,

Something fishy going on...  ;D

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Reply #50 on: January 17, 2015, 02:42:43 pm
Punds - I'm very interested on how you eliminated the scissor clutch.  I have heard that it is possible to convert to the push rod style, but heavy modification is needed to the gear box.  Would you care to explain what was needed to be done for the conversion?
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Reply #51 on: January 17, 2015, 02:51:50 pm
Also, I wanted to tell you that I am extremely happy that the person who bailed me out on these heads is not only building the exact same bike as me, but is also building the motor just like I would have.....  If money wasn't an issue.  I am really excited to see your bike run.  And also, I really REALLY need video of that bike breaking 130mph......  On the track of course.   ;)   There's a guy on the LSR forum that has a big mouth and ego to boot, that is convinced that an Enfield will never hit 138mph (for an LSR record) and I want to prove him wrong.  Unfortunately his ego is huge now that I had to pass on those heads and take a different approach with my build.
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Reply #52 on: January 19, 2015, 10:26:43 am
I got these in the post this morning.
On the subject of the clutch change to pushrod, it was fairly straightforward, I just had to add the pivot lever and mount, then make pushrods to suit, as I am using the Newby clutch.
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Reply #53 on: January 19, 2015, 01:29:30 pm
I think Scottie has a different gearbox that won't take the pushrod clutch. He has the Indian Chief box. ERC
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Reply #54 on: January 19, 2015, 02:18:17 pm
I was referring to my trailblazer box.  Still not sure what I'm going to do about the chief box.
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Reply #55 on: January 19, 2015, 11:29:39 pm
da punds is right that's easy to change.  ERC
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Reply #56 on: February 03, 2015, 02:35:27 pm
Some work in progress pictures.
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Reply #57 on: February 03, 2015, 03:26:48 pm
I like the look of that "Trailblazer Gemini" name in your signature line. I think that name is a good one.

 Besides, I was born in June, so it's my zodiac sign.
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Reply #58 on: February 03, 2015, 03:30:09 pm
Thanks Tom,

I am looking for somewhere to get it on the bike, I am thinking across the tank like the Constellations used to have.

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Reply #59 on: February 03, 2015, 03:54:21 pm
Thanks Tom,

I am looking for somewhere to get it on the bike, I am thinking across the tank like the Constellations used to have.

Kevin
I think that sounds like a good idea.
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