Step 13 : Bit of butchery of the frame to put the new swing arm pivot in.
Very awkward to get into the area. Ended up using gas to cut the centre out and the grinder.
Used a stepped drill bit to bore out the right diameter for the pivot. I won't weld it up yet until the swinging arm is complete.
Step 14: Cut, Drilled / Tapped and welded on clamps for eccentric holders. Welded down one side of them as well to give strength that won't be see on the bike. Just have so slit them now. If I can get my hands on an accurate bandsaw I will get them done. If not I'll try and get a slitting saw for the milling machine.
Step 14b: Got a bandsaw to slit the clamps. Tried them out and they seem to be clamping the eccentics really tightly.
Step 15: Bored the 1st swing arm. Trying to figure out now if I leave the clamps horizontal to the ground or leave them in line with the flow of the swing arm.
New Kit: Got new Rental bars and a second hand R1 shock that looks like new for a price I couldn't pass so if it works out bonus.
Step 16: Welded up both sides of the swing arm. Have to link them together and figure out where the shock is going to go.
Step 17: Put it together to test that all measurements were correct and everything is in line before welding swing arm tube to the frame. Have to adjust the back wheel alignment slightly to centre on the frame which can de done with spacers and possible modification to the wheel. But main thing is chain alignment is spot on.
Step 18: More Hacking, this time to get the rear shock in.
