V-Strom (650cc & 1000cc)

[anodise57]

soulz... looks good.

 

Structurally will it be able to take hit for the complete product?

Holes for EO change maintainance?

[soulz]

  anodise57 said:

soulz... looks good.

 

Structurally will it be able to take hit for the complete product?

Holes for EO change maintainance?

 

Hi Anodise,

 

I cannot gurantee for that unless i put it on field test upon completion. But i intend to use a single piece 4mm aluminum for the entire structure with minimum welding to retain material and structure integrity. I am still comtemplating on the hole for EO change as it will seem messy as oil flow is not a consistent straight line and may result in oil splashing within the skidplate. But if i were to put in a bigger hole then the undercarriage will be subjected to penetration from the hole. Anyway the pictures i posted are my 2nd prototype only. i intend to extend the side covers to offer more protection to the oil cooler.

[barracuda]

Good that we have people like TaNk3e and soulz who have the hands on DIY spirit and contacts for fabrication. Maybe 2 of you should meet up and share your designs and ideas on the skid plate. Rather than 2 of you do it independently and when you put it up on sale, there are 2 designs. ie TaNk3e receive 5 orders from us and soulz gets another 5 orders. All of us here like to bring the cost down with some economy of scale. One design, 10 pieces can help bring down overall production cost right?

[soulz]

HI Barracuda,

 

The production increase and cost decrease is definite. But i am not sure if i will be putting it into production.

Edited November 15, 2010 by soulz

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

  soulz said:

HI Tank3E,

 

This is the the prototype of the skidplate that i am building for my V-strom. But i am still revising it to provide more cover for my oil coolers.

 

 

soul , got to slot or cut a hole to let the oil cooler ventilate

 

good bye guys flood liao flood liao see u when i see u after 6 dec

[soulz]

  mordecai1968 said:

soul , got to slot or cut a hole to let the oil cooler ventilate

 

good bye guys flood liao flood liao see u when i see u after 6 dec

 

 

Hi Mordecai,

 

Yup...included those in my current prototype...

[TaNk3e]

  LollyPoP said:

i vote for B!!!

but are u going to include some 'holes' in it?

 

sure u get hole!... haha

[TaNk3e]

  barracuda said:

Good that we have people like TaNk3e and soulz who have the hands on DIY spirit and contacts for fabrication. Maybe 2 of you should meet up and share your designs and ideas on the skid plate. Rather than 2 of you do it independently and when you put it up on sale, there are 2 designs. ie TaNk3e receive 5 orders from us and soulz gets another 5 orders. All of us here like to bring the cost down with some economy of scale. One design, 10 pieces can help bring down overall production cost right?

 

we have met in a workshop b4...

[soulz]

  TaNk3e said:

we have met in a workshop b4...

Yup...we met in a workshop...anyway i am not sure if my own diy will work and how much it will cost...so i dun tink its wise to produce for our bros riding the wee now hahahaha

[TaNk3e]

  barracuda said:

Good that we have people like TaNk3e and soulz who have the hands on DIY spirit and contacts for fabrication. Maybe 2 of you should meet up and share your designs and ideas on the skid plate. Rather than 2 of you do it independently and when you put it up on sale, there are 2 designs. ie TaNk3e receive 5 orders from us and soulz gets another 5 orders. All of us here like to bring the cost down with some economy of scale. One design, 10 pieces can help bring down overall production cost right?

 

thanks for ur praises... i will work harder... haha

[khaitronic]

  mordecai1968 said:

soul , got to slot or cut a hole to let the oil cooler ventilate

 

good bye guys flood liao flood liao see u when i see u after 6 dec

 

Enjoy ur trip!... i wonder when i can have the luxurys to enjoy a trip like urs hehe

[papabread79]

  khaitronic said:

Enjoy ur trip!... i wonder when i can have the luxurys to enjoy a trip like urs hehe

Weekend trip u can join us wad.. donno y u dowan...

[khaitronic]

  papabread79 said:

Weekend trip u can join us wad.. donno y u dowan...

 

I told u already wat y i cant...maybe after Feb can join again..

[merdreek]

Nice do up on the DIY of the bash plate guys..

[mafitra]

Hi Guys,

 

I'm writing this on behalf of Joe Mac who is going for his solo trip to Laos-Cambodia for a month. He be leaving SG this 25th November and back on the 25th December. He be visiting the villages to give a small contribution to the children over there.

 

He had created his own design of sticker to raise for his solo trip.

Each sticker will cost $5 in which $3 will go to purchase of stationary (A sml Notebook, Pencil, Eraser : All pack as 1 set).

 

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=181406

* The date on the actual sticker has change to 25th Nov-25th Dec instead due to his work commitment.

 

If anyone interested to contribute to fellow rider or for the sticker, please do contact him at 91005578. Each sticker cost $5.

 

Cheers!

[mafitra]

  mordecai1968 said:

soul , got to slot or cut a hole to let the oil cooler ventilate

 

good bye guys flood liao flood liao see u when i see u after 6 dec

 

 

Good luck and have a safe journey for your trip! Have Fun!

[anodise57]

http://www.mca.org.my/cn/files/2010/11/HariRayaHaji_920x338.jpg

[papabread79]

A Wee was seen doing some off-road at a recent wedding. Wonder if he is in this thread...

 

http://i52.tinypic.com/2hnndpj.jpg

[mafitra]

  papabread79 said:

A Wee was seen doing some off-road at a recent wedding. Wonder if he is in this thread...

 

http://i52.tinypic.com/2hnndpj.jpg

 

Holy Crap! That guy has just add a memorable wedding pictures. Another unique pic to your collections Papabread!

[kmax]

  TaNk3e said:

The pictures below are base on Design A to faciliate the ease of changing of oil filter.

 

In the last picture, can u guys tell me which design you favour more? Either Design A or Design B on the side view...

Please also give me constructive comment on areas u think i should improve on the design.

 

But before i start the Bash plate production, i need to sell of my DL650 mould from SW Motech... price will be announce abit later coz it's on behalf of a friend which i borrow it from.

 

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/tank3e/CIMG1896.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/tank3e/CIMG1895.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/tank3e/CIMG1894.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/tank3e/CIMG1893.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/tank3e/CIMG1892.jpg

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg64/tank3e/CIMG1897.jpg

 

can help to do for TDM as well ?

[Al-Simmons]

Copied from ADV forum for Wee

 

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[reddy]

useful links!

[TaNk3e]

  kmax said:

can help to do for TDM as well ?

 

i can try, but measuring the fitment for TDM will take some time... i need to fabriacate e 1st piece for the DL 1st... then use the that as a mould for u to c what modification needs to be done.

[ChaoPuzzy1968]

We are here at the bai yoke chalet just 50 meter from the commerce building next door at 960 with breakfast wther freaky hot

[anodise57]

  mordecai1968 said:

We are here at the bai yoke chalet just 50 meter from the commerce building next door at 960 with breakfast wther freaky hot

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vNfA9WQkP0

Did i hear HOT?