Mocked up? Doesn't look like the bike suspension is preloaded yet. :smilie_happy:
C5Performance":2mnjjj0j said:There is a receiver hitch in the back so I can winch the bike out of the creek when I try jumping over the closed bridge (Dukes of Hazzard style).
[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=108500#p108500:20pnhc7m said:sparrowhawkdesign » Mon Jan 27, 2014 10:42 pm[/url]":20pnhc7m]
Mocked up? Doesn't look like the bike suspension is preloaded yet. :smilie_happy:
[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=108506#p108506:20n43sov said:sparrowhawkdesign » Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:52 am[/url]":20n43sov]
Put your spindle and wheel on the swingarm. With the center of the wheel at or just below the frame you should have all the height you need. With the swingarm pivot on top of the frame and the axle just below it should absorb bumps quite well. I'm guessing you are using a motorcycle wheel? I'm going to use a rear wheel like on the bike so they can be swapped out on long trips as the drive wheel tire wears much faster.
[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=108847#p108847:22afiplk said:joedrum » Fri Jan 31, 2014 11:18 am[/url]":22afiplk]
neat stuff in the facebook
[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=108845#p108845:6pgdqqju said:C5Performance » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:03 am[/url]":6pgdqqju]
[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=108506#p108506:6pgdqqju said:sparrowhawkdesign » Tue Jan 28, 2014 12:52 am[/url]":6pgdqqju]
Put your spindle and wheel on the swingarm. With the center of the wheel at or just below the frame you should have all the height you need. With the swingarm pivot on top of the frame and the axle just below it should absorb bumps quite well. I'm guessing you are using a motorcycle wheel? I'm going to use a rear wheel like on the bike so they can be swapped out on long trips as the drive wheel tire wears much faster.
I was planning a cycle wheel, but have been told by a few sidecar guys the swingarm (and the wheel bearings of the cycle hub) cant take the side load.
The swingarms I've seen that use a rear dirt bike swingarm are just not visually appealing to me, and too wide.
Garden tractor or small trailer rims dont look the part, but I need something that wont blow apart in the middle of nowhere.
Your suggestions are GREATLY encouraged.
thanks for the tips on swingarm height. I have more pictures posted here:
https://www.facebook.com/C5Performance?ref=hl
[url=https://www.classicgoldwings.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=112016#p112016:picqhubo said:sparrowhawkdesign » Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:29 am[/url]"icqhubo]
The trick to kick starting the early GL's is to bypass the resistor to the coils allowing full voltage while using the kick start. This can be done by wiring in a switched bypass or although a little awkward pushing the start button while kicking. Also, one of the reasons many have starter motor issues is from trying to start the bike with a low battery. When the voltage is low the amperage goes up while tying to start the bike and creates heat in the starter that then melts solder creating a failure.
I think the C5 system should probably solve the problem also. Unfortunately the kick start system does not turn the engine over as much as a regular motorcycle kick start usually does so having the timing spot on and a good spark (multi) should really help.
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