cafe? yes, i think i will

Dunbar · Posted: February 3, 2009, 4:34 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

yeah, the bars are the next thing i'm changing, probably pick up a set of clubmans or clipons from Mikes with my tax refund. it's already got the rearsets on it, but you can't tell 'cause those pics are shite (pic in my intro thread shows 'em alright, though). trying to decide on a seat still...at a loss as to what i'm going to do there...

Gmaan · Posted: February 4, 2009, 12:39 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

what software are you using?

Dunbar · Posted: February 4, 2009, 2:13 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

Rhinoceros 3D. not quite as precise as AutoCAD or SolidWorks, but it's easier to use IMO.

Gmaan · Posted: February 6, 2009, 2:20 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

Thanks, Heard much about it. I use Solid works, and Mastercam every day!
I machine regular parts during the day and chopper parts in the evenings!

Dunbar · Posted: February 6, 2009, 11:53 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

i tried using solidworks for a while, but couldn't quite get the hang of it, and now i can't find my discs. how's Mastercam as far as user-friendlyness?

Dunbar · Posted: February 8, 2009, 5:56 pm Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

well...started her for the first time today. sounds like frosted sex...does idle a bit high, though, and the tach doesn't work, so i'll need to get that sorted out.

Retiredgentleman · Posted: February 8, 2009, 6:04 pm Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

Dunbar; Tach not working, may be that the square end of the drive cable is not going far enough into the meter.

Dunbar · Posted: February 8, 2009, 6:20 pm Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

i'll have a look at that when i go out there...also, if it's idling high, how would i go about adjusting that? idle air screw, right? (first bike, new to this crap, so forgive the newbie-ness)

Dunbar · Posted: February 8, 2009, 6:57 pm Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

disregard, gremlins sorted... newbie mistakes :/

Gmaan · Posted: February 9, 2009, 2:18 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

Mastercam......

Well it is a very good software, the solids part is very easy to use. I think much much easier than Solid works. One thing I like about solid works is the coordinate system is easier to use than M-cam. The latest version X3 tool path picking off of a solid model is much more robust than previous versions, and it ships with many new "high speed" tool path modules than before. I use Surfcam at the Chopper guys, and hate it!

High Idle did you clean the carbs? If the Idle hangs it might be running lean.

Gmaan · Posted: February 9, 2009, 2:18 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

Oh by the way do you guys have a machine shop on the base?

sesamharold · Posted: February 9, 2009, 2:44 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

Dunbar wrote:

well...started her for the first time today. sounds like frosted sex...does idle a bit high, though, and the tach doesn't work, so i'll need to get that sorted out.

Until I read that I didn´t even know that there is a thing called "frosted sex". At least, now I have an image about what it sounds like .... Idea

Dunbar · Posted: February 9, 2009, 9:11 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

Gmaan, nah, we don't have a full machine shop on base, but we do have an auto hobby shop where i can do some basic stuff. access to tools, welder, lifts, etc...

oh, and the reason it was idling high (as far as i can tell) was that i forgot to push the choke back in after it had started warming up... Neutral

Gmaan · Posted: February 10, 2009, 2:15 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

DuH! don't you hate it when that happens!

Dunbar · Posted: February 10, 2009, 2:43 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

haha, yeah...felt smart after that one :/

Dunbar · Posted: April 2, 2009, 10:17 pm Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

mocked up the tank i got from MN_TX650 today...sits a bit high, i think.

islanddave · Posted: April 3, 2009, 12:16 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

Dunbar wrote:

mocked up the tank i got from MN_TX650 today...sits a bit high, i think.

That bike looks freak'en tough! Cool

MN_TX650 · Full Member Joined: Jul 17, 2008 Posts: 331

I think it looks tits man!! Roll that beasst outside and post up some better photos.

Dunbar · Posted: April 3, 2009, 9:30 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

aye, i'll probably do that after work...which i'm late for, bugger!

Dunbar · Posted: April 3, 2009, 8:21 pm Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

few more crap pictures i took yesterday, just slightly better quality. also, since this is my first bike, and in turn my first XS, i can't be sure, but i'm PRETTY sure that framework under the seat isn't stock...going to make mounting a slightly longer seat a bit of a pain, i think :/

chilliwackwestie · Full Member Joined: Sep 26, 2008 Posts: 37

What tank is that XS750?

Dunbar · Posted: April 3, 2009, 10:51 pm Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

yep...i think so, anyhow (somebody feel free to correct me if i'm wrong)

Gmaan · Posted: April 6, 2009, 2:03 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

Looks good, once you shorten up the seat the tank will set lower and clean up the looks. Are you in base housing?

Dunbar · Posted: April 6, 2009, 7:32 am Post subject: Re: cafe? yes, i think i will

i'm not, but my friend is, and he's lettin' me store the bike in there...seein' her sittin' in the snow was gettin' depressing.

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