2/3 Harley Davidson 1920 JS

[Keith_1]

Very, very, very nice

[rwbuild]

recycled oil, yes, recycled silicon....I'd like to see that......

[Repliconics]

recycled oil, yes, recycled silicon....I'd like to see that......

Sorry Ray I couldn't recycle any silicon.
But I did manage to make good use of some plastic from a PlayStation controller box.

The plastic inspection window took a good two hours to shape under a magnifying glass.
The silicon that's holding it in place was applied with the end of a sewing pin.



Once it had dried enough I partly filled it with some vegetable oil.
Not quite to Harley specifications I'm sure, But I wont tell if you don't!.

The oil bubble in it looks good, so all I need do now is wait and see if it's going to leak.
If everything's ok I'll put it back in the engine later today.

Cheers
Trev.

[Keith_1]

Sorry Ray I couldn't recycle any silicon.
But I did manage to make good use of some plastic from a PlayStation controller box.

The plastic inspection window took a good two hours to shape under a magnifying glass.
The silicon that's holding it in place was applied with the end of a sewing pin.



Once it had dried enough I partly filled it with some vegetable oil.
Not quite to Harley specifications I'm sure, But I wont tell if you don't!.

The oil bubble in it looks good, so all I need do now is wait and see if it's going to leak.
If everything's ok I'll put it back in the engine later today.

Cheers
Trev.

Looks great. Love the attention to detail. Using a sewing pin - you will soon be into the quilting section Good Stuff !!!

[Repliconics]

I got the inspection window back in a little while ago.
It's looking pretty good!.
While I was checking it my son asked what I was looking at, and I could honestly say I was checking the engine for oil leaks!.



I've still got some work to do in and around the clutch area, which I'll get on with tomorrow.

Cheers
Trev.

[Dalboy]

A bit late Trev but look in the pen turning section particularly the bit about casting as there are resins that when dry are clear with the addition of a little dye can be cast even with bubbles. may also have other uses. I am sitting typing this waiting for some to arrive at this moment due in today. Yes I make pens as well and want to make my own blanks take a look at a couple HERE and HERE

[Repliconics]

Hey mate those pens are some very nice work!.
Your a man of many talents my friend.

I've never really messed about with resins much, I'll have to give it a whirl.

Cheers
Trev.

[Dalboy]

I have some coming that is as clear as glass. By the way great job on the sight glass

[Big Shed]

Trev, I can send you a couple of 19mm clear polyester rods, about 150mm long if that is any good to you.

I do a fair bit of casting with PR, it is easy to turn, especially if you have access to a metal lathe.

It also cuts and files fairly easily and I'm sure you could find plenty of other uses for them (I have black and white as well as other plain colours as well)

[Keith_1]

Trev, I can send you a couple of 19mm clear polyester rods, about 150mm long if that is any good to you.

I do a fair bit of casting with PR, it is easy to turn, especially if you have access to a metal lathe.

It also cuts and files fairly easily and I'm sure you could find plenty of other uses for them (I have black and white as well as other plain colours as well)

Trev,

As you know I have a metal turning lathe. Pop some in the post and I will do whatever you need to them.

Keith

[Repliconics]

Trev, I can send you a couple of 19mm clear polyester rods, about 150mm long if that is any good to you.

I do a fair bit of casting with PR, it is easy to turn, especially if you have access to a metal lathe.

It also cuts and files fairly easily and I'm sure you could find plenty of other uses for them (I have black and white as well as other plain colours as well)

Sounds great mate!.
I'll send you a PM.

Trev,

As you know I have a metal turning lathe. Pop some in the post and I will do whatever you need to them.

Keith

That's a coincident I've gotten access to a metal turning lathe recently, it just happens to be called "Keith"!.

Thanks Guy's
Trev.

[Repliconics]

I was doing some research on the Harley last night and found a good picture of the loop frame.
The picture looks a little odd as I've rotated it to get the frame straight.



I can see straightaway a few things I've gotten wrong with my first attempt.
The main thing being the pipe I used for the main loop section was far to light.
So I'll need to build a new frame.

Which in a lot of ways is easier than trying to fix what I already have.
Since I shortened the left cylinder to level out the intake manifold, it's changed the angle of the carburettor.
As well as putting the mixing bowl to close to the fins of the cylinder.
So today I'll have to take the Carbie apart and somehow get the bowl off and turn it.

The way things are going I don't think there'll be much left of the original Harley by the time I'm finished apart from the engine.
But all good fun!.

Cheers
Trev.

[Keith_1]

Really looking forward to seeing photos of the old Harley versus the new finished Harley (although probably a long way down the track with the amount of detail going into it)

Regards

Keith

[crowie]

G'Day Trev,
I'm no expert at anything much and my eye for detail is sadly lacking, as I just do, and as long as it works, I'm okay..

My head spins with your attention to detail and exactness....

While I very much appreciate the all time, effort and craftsmanship you put in, if you didn't tell me something wasn't quite right, I'd still be in awe of your workmanship/art just as much.... the results are awesome sir!!

Thank you for the extra time & effort to photograph and note the build....

Cheers, Peter

[Repliconics]

Thanks Peter I appreciate that.
The Harley is definitely proving to be a handful.
I spent most of the day trying to "encourage" the mixing bowl from the bottom of the carbie.
I finally got it apart and turned the bowl further to the front, moving it anyway from the cylinder.





I also shortened the intake manifold a little more and changed it's angle slightly to centre the carbie better.
In the picture above I've marked the cut through the manifold which still needs to be repaired.
The second of the arrows shows the previous position of the bowl, that's were the nut that's now next to the throat of the carbie was.



The Carburettor has ended up a lot straighter and more centred than it was before.
The piece of MDF sticking out from the fins is supporting the carbie until it's locked in place.
It was a long day with not a lot to show, but well worth it.

Cheers
Trev.