Fliermike wrote:
At least someone found my (Brit) sense of humour.
Had you posted the above first, we might have had different replies.
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| Author: | rx7locost [ May 22, 2021, 2:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Fliermike wrote: At least someone found my (Brit) sense of humour. Had you posted the above first, we might have had different replies.
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| Author: | horchoha [ May 23, 2021, 12:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Fliermike wrote: At least someone found my (Brit) sense of humour. I have to admit I'm of Ukrainian decent so bear with me for a couple three days till I get it 
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| Author: | Fliermike [ May 26, 2021, 8:11 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
One of the bikes has been reduced to Engine, Swing arm and its mount. Sadly the mono air shock was rusty, when I chipped away the rust it started leaking oil, scrapped. I'm going to get an aftermarket coil over if the second bike has the same problem. |
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| Author: | Fliermike [ June 12, 2021, 7:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
After tidying up my workshop I started cutting wood for my build table. With his permission I am copying Spike's design. |
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| Author: | bulldogge [ June 13, 2021, 6:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Fliermike wrote: After tidying up my workshop I started cutting wood for my build table. With his permission I am copying Spike's design. Some think my table is overkill, but it is not going anywhere....lol Spike |
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| Author: | Fliermike [ June 13, 2021, 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
My workshop floor was originally a car port and slopes in two different directions. Building the table will allow me to have a truly level working surface. |
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| Author: | Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F [ June 13, 2021, 8:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Copying is the most sincere from of flattery. Don't obsess too much over perfection. Does that engine have points or electronic ignition? There probably is a drop in aftermarket electronic like pertronix you could install eventually and a rebuild kit for the carb that makes it compatible with modern ethanol blends. Since this will be a car, you might consider low cost auto airshocks or vw bug coilovers. A used ford ranger two-piece driveshaft with carrier bearing along with the spare honda driveshaft would provide all the reusable parts to build your shaft with a little machining and welding. |
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| Author: | Fliermike [ June 13, 2021, 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Thank you, I have two GL500 bikes/engines, both with electronic ignition. Going to use a YSS mono shock and spring on the rear end, That way I can change the spring rate if necessary. Have two WaWa gas stations selling ethanol free gas, I use it in certain authorised aircraft. |
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| Author: | Miatav8,MstrASE,A&P,F [ June 13, 2021, 10:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Excellent! I've put chevy ignition modules on 80s Japanese bikes with no discernable issue. This was done because the replacement OEM modules were ridiculously expensive. The chevy 4 pin module is around $10 these days. I despise ethanol. I don't have anything new enough to be designed to cope with it long term. I run nonethanol whenever available for many reasons. I don't have a non-eth station nearby so I've equipped my mowers with fuel shut off to empty the carb bowl at shut off which minimizes problems. I've seen a few rotax 2strokes seize in flight as a result of using it to save a couple bucks.
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| Author: | Fliermike [ June 13, 2021, 11:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
I have a personal rule not to fly anything powered by a Rotax two stroke. |
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| Author: | Fliermike [ June 13, 2021, 12:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Rear frame, swinging arm and mono shock fittings cleaned, primed and painted. |
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| Author: | Fliermike [ June 15, 2021, 5:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Built the first table beam today. I built the workshop side table a few years ago to hold auto stuff when work was in progress on the BGT and the 948. It paid off for this table build. |
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| Author: | horchoha [ June 15, 2021, 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Fliermike wrote: Built the first table beam today. Now if that was aircraft ply and sitka spruce put together with some epoxy you'd have a fine looking spar there
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| Author: | bulldogge [ June 16, 2021, 6:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Fliermike wrote: Built the first table beam today. I built the workshop side table a few years ago to hold auto stuff when work was in progress on the BGT and the 948. It paid off for this table build. Looking good..!!!:D Spike |
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| Author: | Fliermike [ June 17, 2021, 5:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: FlierMike's Morgan replica build log |
Side main beams and cross beams built, ready for trimming and hole drilling for fasteners. |
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