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Jul 28, 20151 min read
Rear frame loop install
Got some time today to measure, cut, lathe (ghetto styles), fit and weld in the rear frame loop on the XS. The lugs that came with the...
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Jul 25, 20151 min read
Side covers take 2
This is the second attempt I have made at designing some nice side covers for the SR. They fit snug against the frame and are not too...
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Jul 21, 20151 min read
1983 Yamaha SR250 Build
This is THE Jadus bike. Even though we have not posted any blog entries about it previously, things have been happening with the project...
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Jul 21, 20151 min read
Prototype speedo bracket
It fits and looks OK but needs a few adjustments to be optimal. Back to 3D and then another prototype.
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Jul 17, 20151 min read
Cut them tabs!
Cut all of the unnecessary tabs off today. Adds up! Will be a really nice and tidy tail section once the loop is welded in and I figure...
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Jul 14, 20151 min read
Strip and document
Today I stripped out the air box, battery tray and all of the electrical components - taking many photos along the way to document...
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Jul 11, 20151 min read
Powder coating cabinet
Managed to track down this nice, deep filing cabinet from a second hand furntiure store. I will kit it out with some insulation and...
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Jul 10, 20151 min read
Wiring study
Looks like the previous owner installed one of the electronic ignitions - which is a good thing! Just need to find the wiring diagram...
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Jul 2, 20151 min read
Frame cut and ride height check
​ Cut the frame so I can start planning the rear end of the bike. Also took off the shocks and mounted on an aluminium tube with holes...
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Jun 27, 20151 min read
Retro bike
Put this thing together for myself today! Can hardly get my leg over the saddle, so I mount it over the bars instead :)
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Jun 27, 20151 min read
Speedo bracket test
Speedo bracket mocked up in sheet metal. Yep... Headlight too small. Time to return and reorder!
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Jun 25, 20151 min read
Headlight/Speedo clash
David wanted to ditch the entire cockpit, bar the original speedo - which is actually really cool - I am massively on board with this. ...
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Jun 24, 20151 min read
First parts arrive
​ David has been busy ordering parts from accross the globe. Some coming from Wrenchmonkees in Copenhagen and others from Dime City...
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Jun 17, 20151 min read
Seat?
Turns out that it would be impossible to make a decent looking seat/tail unit with the existing frame... In my opinion, a seat shouldn't...
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Jun 9, 20151 min read
First things first, the old measure up
A quick measure up of the major dimensions etc. Then a rough model will be sketced up...
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Jun 6, 20151 min read
The Jadus workshop gets its first customer build!
The first customer build will be David's 1977 Yamaha XS750. David has a very clear picture in his head of what he wants - taking a lot...
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