Re: Rotax 300 builld
Posted: Mon Mar 18, 2013 1:55 am
Grille opening comes in at 15 sq. inches while the radiator is around 80 sq. in. That's roughly 1/5 the core, so using Warts' theory above, it should be okay. Plus, it will be easier to fabricate a grille to cover two fairly flat openings as opposed to one big one that needs to be bent around the frame tube. If it turns out to be too small, it's easy to hog it out later.
On another note, got the Aprilia clocks mounted with a custom white carbonfiber panel. Kinda hard to see the carbonfiber but you get the idea. Might change out the tach for something a bit more interesting, but will depend on how easy it is to pick up a tach signal due to the Aprilia ignition.
Rotax Lamby build-024 by PotvinV8, on Flickr
Was also playing around with the headset and it looks like it needs to sit lower than it currently is. That will require some mods made to the bottom of the headset as the bracket that mates it to the fork won't bolt on as-is.
Rotax Lamby build-025 by PotvinV8, on Flickr
Unfortunately, the brake master hits the legshield as it sits now so any lower and it's going to be an even bigger problem. I'm wondering if a radial master might solve this problem or if I'm stuck trimming the corners of the legshield? Going to have a clutch master as well so it's a bit of a problem at the moment, but nothing a cut off wheel can't solve!
Rotax Lamby build-026 by PotvinV8, on Flickr
Rotax Lamby build-028 by PotvinV8, on Flickr
Anyhow, thought I'd post a bit of progress, however minor it may be. More to come...
On another note, got the Aprilia clocks mounted with a custom white carbonfiber panel. Kinda hard to see the carbonfiber but you get the idea. Might change out the tach for something a bit more interesting, but will depend on how easy it is to pick up a tach signal due to the Aprilia ignition.
Rotax Lamby build-024 by PotvinV8, on Flickr
Was also playing around with the headset and it looks like it needs to sit lower than it currently is. That will require some mods made to the bottom of the headset as the bracket that mates it to the fork won't bolt on as-is.
Rotax Lamby build-025 by PotvinV8, on Flickr
Unfortunately, the brake master hits the legshield as it sits now so any lower and it's going to be an even bigger problem. I'm wondering if a radial master might solve this problem or if I'm stuck trimming the corners of the legshield? Going to have a clutch master as well so it's a bit of a problem at the moment, but nothing a cut off wheel can't solve!
Rotax Lamby build-026 by PotvinV8, on Flickr
Rotax Lamby build-028 by PotvinV8, on Flickr
Anyhow, thought I'd post a bit of progress, however minor it may be. More to come...