Classic Trials

Classic Trials

About Me

I have come into 2012 with a strong desire to be more healthy and reduce my weight to something more acceptable for a man of my age and height. On the 1st of Jan 2012 at the age of 45 and height of 6ft 2in, I weighed in at 18st 2lbs (that's 256 lbs or 116kg). I have a pretty large frame and have always been able to carry a bit of excess baggage but I think its time to do something about it for my health and energy levels more than anything else. The experts suggest that for a man of my height and age I should be about 13.5 st but I have set myself a target of 15 st (210lbs or 95kg) - thats a planned loss of around 3 st (46lbs or 20kg) This BLOG is a record of my attempt to achieve this goal and I have made it public to help keep me motivated and on track. If you have any comments, thoughts or ideas and suggestions please feel free to leave me a message..

Monday, 30 November 2009

Beezerpost 22




Couple more bits and bobs done today....

The KTM kick starter wouldn't clear the footrest on the new frame as the engine is pulled further back than the Faber one. I therefore decided to go for the standard BSA style kick starter from Terry Weedy. Unfortunately it wasn't cranked out enough so it needed a bit of heat and another tweak to get it out past the footrest. I know it's not a big deal but I hate having to lift footrests to kick the bike over and on the odd occasion that I have tightened the bolt so that it stays up I find it catching a bank or something in a section and staying up so it's not there when you need it. easier solution to change the kick starter me thinks...

The clamps that had been made for the fork brace/mudguard bracket were made in a bit of a rush last year and were never really finished off. These have now had the sharp edges rounded off and finished a bit smoother and also a couple of nylon cable guides made for the front brake cable. All little touches that finish the job off nicely and make a difference..

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