Minifighter Motard Build

[dub_88n]

nice swinga whered u get that from

 

[MiniFighter]

nice swinga whered u get that from

standard mate...

 

[jordancurrie]

Yeah I think u can get them from Orion type it into google it should come up
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Black Vid

 

[MiniFighter]

Hey all,

So...The guys at work were nice enough to drill out my forks for me, allowing the new rims and 15mm axle to fit. just need to organize some front axle spacers (19mm & 31mm if anyones got some) oh and i need someones help with front rotor bolts...do they have a shoulder on them of are they full thread?
apart from the guy fitting the tyres scratching my rim everything went pretty smooth although i prob could have went wider with the rear???

i got more pics but photobucket wont play nice tonight :-S will keep trying.

 

[Moto99]

Love the bars man

 

[atomik boy]

loving the build mate! keep it up!

 

[MiniFighter]

Ok so i got a few more pics uploaded..

I bought a slider kit from DHZ, but the front axle ( i think its the front?) has a stepped section and my axle is straight...any ideas as i really wanted to put sliders on the front also?

Cheers also everyone for the feedback..

Wayne

 

[no_crf50_here]

there are two different slider kits you got the gpx, zochie type. you just need another rear one so to speek.
NEW MOTARD WHEEL FRONT/REAR 15MM AXLE SLIDE KIT - eBay, Bike Parts, Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 31-Jul-10 16:05:34 AEST)

Also alot of people cut the sliders down so they look cleaner and fit closer

 

[MiniFighter]

there are two different slider kits you got the gpx, zochie type. you just need another rear one so to speek.
NEW MOTARD WHEEL FRONT/REAR 15MM AXLE SLIDE KIT - eBay, Bike Parts, Motorcycle Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 31-Jul-10 16:05:34 AEST)

Also alot of people cut the sliders down so they look cleaner and fit closer

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Its funny you showed me that, cause im almost sure thats the pic i seen when i ordered them??

cool...so now i guess i need to find if someone has one..lol

and when you say cut...the plastic/rubber bit or the alloy spool bit?

 

[no_crf50_here]

I just cut them shorter, looks heaps cleaner imo

 

[MiniFighter]

Yeah for sure....will look into it.

cheers

 

[MiniFighter]

hey just wondering who makes those tard tyres?
i see a "da" in the pics u posted after my last post so im guessing kenda right?

i dont think it ws Kenda? ill check it out at home and let you know.



Wayne

 

[atomik boy]

ok sweet thanks mate!
good luck with the rest of the build!
keep the photo's coming...
and some vids of it on the track too!
thanks mate,
james

 

[MiniFighter]

Def not Kenda's mate....something Chinga...Quig da?? lol

got em from DHZ so im happy...

12" Front/Rear Motard Road Tyre & Tube - DHZ Mini Moto

 

[atomik boy]

ok sweet just wondering so yeah...
tell us how long they last on the track coz ive wanted a pair of em but a better deal came up! (BIG SHOUT OUT 2 DODGE FOR THAT AWSOME DEAL!)
thanks
james

 

[MiniFighter]

Soooo, i had a think and decided to "attempt" to make my own catch can.

I Didnt take step by step pics so ill explain what i did the best i can..

This morning i went to metal mates and got a 500mm length of 50x50x2mm out of there off cuts bin, and a couple of 1/8 plate off cuts.
I decided to remove my bash plate, so the bracket that holds the plate to the engine was used to house the can i was going to make.

I cut the 1/8 plate into 2 square pieces that fit tightly into the end of the RHS. Next i measured the required length and cut (95mm long)

I drilled a hole in the bottom centre of the bracket for the drain plug to come through, then sat the RHS into the bracket and marked where the drain hole was to go, then drilled it (8mm) and tapped it.

Once i had this hole i went about plating the ends up, i was concerened a little due to the fact i only have an arc welder, but from start to finish the welds were almost perfect.

I then sat the can into the bracket to work out how to fasten it there, and after seeing the four bolt holes left from the brackets original purpose, i decided to weld the can to the bracket through these holes.

ok, so a few pics...guys please keep in mind this is a wip and still have a bit to do before its functional, but as it sits im happy with it. Another this i was happy with was the finished weight, way lighter than i anticipated.

opinions would be great



Front on view

Bottom view with 8mm in-hex drain plug (stainless)

what i intend on doing is drilling 2 holes in the back on the right hand side (looking from front) and tapping to suit 1/8 and 1/4 barb fittings (1/8 for fuel overflow & 1/4 for crankcase breather) and on the opposite end drill and tap for 1/4 fitting to run a breather maybe under the seat or tank. once finished and functional i was thinking powdercoating it.

again....any opinions would be great


Wayne

 

[no_crf50_here]

That is possibly the best NEW ideas i've seen on a minibike in a bloody long time.

 

[MiniFighter]

That is possibly the best NEW ideas i've seen on a minibike in a bloody long time.

Thanks mate, really appreciate that. I just hope others dont right it off before they see it finished...wasnt sure if i should post it or wait...lol

 

[MiniFighter]

And while i was playing today i sat the tank back on to see what the hangers and rims looked like...

 

[no_crf50_here]

Love the way your heading - altho i HATE those bars - personal thing yeh but they just don't look mini enough.

With the catch can maby just weld tabs to hang it rather than using the bash plate, i think it would look much better as one simple unit. Can't wait to see how it turns out