Quick update,
All the motor issues are solved, and the motor is pretty much ready to go back into the frame.
the final damage toll was
-cracked clutch cover
-stripped clutch hub threads
-broken clutch spring bolts
-scratched clutch pressure plate
-bend clutch adjuster
-welded clutch rod and ball
-welded and bend clutch actuator arm
All up I got it fixed for around $150
Now I've moved onto modifying the sub-frame for the new tail section as its not a perfect fit as I thought.
So I'll be chopping the rear portion of the subframe with a plasma cutter sometime this fortnight to make it all fit nicely.
I've also been working keenly on building a powervalve for these non-PV cylinders.
Its a component designed for both Cub and Athena style cylinders to boost bottom end and midrange by a considerable amount.
I sent off the CNC files to an engineering shop this week and hope to have the first prototype ready for a trial fitmet in the next month.
I have high hopes for this tried and tested idea (expired Honda patent) as it will allow the cubs to have the mid range of the cheetah motor while still retaining the blistering top end of the cubs.
I hope to have these on the bike for testing by early autumn. perhaps in the future I will be able to offer these for sale
Should have her up and running, tested, dyno'd with the 'powervalves' in time for the Easter Bike Bonanza at Broadford raceway. If that's the case Ill slap on some 125GP slicks and see what she can do around the track!
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