Case Reed 125 Hodaka Project
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This has gotten a bit out of control. Stiffening up the swingarm is complete. Front section boxed in and arm rails added. It weighs 700g more than a stock wombat arm but the frame will break before the swingarm will. Paint to come.
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Uh yeah, about frame breaking. Here is another good place to gusset.
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Nice , I’ll have a look at this area
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Part of the case Reed installation required removing some engine mount bracing to allow the carby to fit. It’s actually more like a road toad set up. I reinforced the rear engine mount with a doubler with 2 mm sheet metal to make up for it.
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Some nasty porosity in the factory welds in that area on my framegearyoliver wrote: ↑Sat Jan 02, 2021 8:18 am Uh yeah, about frame breaking. Here is another good place to gusset.
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Ok I’ve done a bit of bracing in the frame area
Not pretty but functional. It’s a bit restricted in what can be done due to the seat mounting lugs.
Also attached is a picture of a Road Tiad frame. I can see what looks like extra bracing from the factory. I which I had seen that earlier .
Not pretty but functional. It’s a bit restricted in what can be done due to the seat mounting lugs.
Also attached is a picture of a Road Tiad frame. I can see what looks like extra bracing from the factory. I which I had seen that earlier .
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I had the opportunity to make a adjustable pedal height for the brake pedal.
I think it’s worked well. Plenty of strength still on the footpegs mount as it’s solid not tube.
I think it’s worked well. Plenty of strength still on the footpegs mount as it’s solid not tube.
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After a day of fabrication I have the silencer sorted out. It’s a DEP KTM125SX from 2002.I had to completely disassemble it , shorten 1 inch and put back together. You would think an easy job as it’s “ re- packable however DEP had bonded it so no amount to persuasion worked except the hacksaw.
I have fired up the bike , incredible throttle response if I say so myself. I haven’t ridden it yet because I live deep in a city.
I have fired up the bike , incredible throttle response if I say so myself. I haven’t ridden it yet because I live deep in a city.
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Ok guys this is the best I can do for now.
[youtube] https://youtu.be/agJ1wZ1eZzY[/youtube]
https://youtu.be/agJ1wZ1eZzY
[youtube] https://youtu.be/agJ1wZ1eZzY[/youtube]
https://youtu.be/agJ1wZ1eZzY
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I tried the YouTube link . . . and only got the notification that the video is "private".
Ed
Ed
Keep the rubber side down!
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Me too, Ed. Hoping to hear it!
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Ok I think I’m done now, at least until I find a money tree. I’d really like to make a Chrome Molly frame and have some modern wheels but that’s a pipe dream . I’m really looking forward to riding it in a couple of weeks time . It’s been extremely fun to do even if I admit to more than usual swearing on some days .
Thanks for your interest in the project , it’s always nice to hear the point of view of others and of course the encouragement that came my way. You can’t do this in a vacuum.
Thanks for your interest in the project , it’s always nice to hear the point of view of others and of course the encouragement that came my way. You can’t do this in a vacuum.
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Wow! What a great bike. I can't wait to see it in actions. You're quite a builder! Thank you for sharing the process.
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i just rub my eyes in amazement when i see builds like that, very inspirational
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Simply Mahvelous!!!! Victor
1978 175SL
1976 03 Wombat
1975 99 Road Toad (2)
1973 96 Dirt Squirt (2)
1973 “Wombat Combat”
1973 Combat Wombat
1972 94 Wombat (2)
1972 Super Squirt
1971 92B+ Ace
1970 92B Ace 100B (2)
1968 92 Ace 100
1966 Ace 90
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Well after some constructive criticisms sticking in my head I dumped the airbox and made up a new design. This one allows a larger filter and reduces weight . I made a version with an aluminium mikuni “trumpet mouth “ and then a short while after I came across a 35deg reducing rubber elbow that allows a smooth taper from the filter to the carby inlet. I went with that one . Not sure if the two would be different to be honest.
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I also fabricated an alloy chain guide . I’m hoping this will allow me to remove the chain tensioner.
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Also on the go is a rebuild of the engine cases from V 1 of the case Reed design. I ran these cases for a year before I went to V2 that has the Reed block welded on to each half , it also allowed a larger Reed block. With the V1 redesign I’m making the Reed block from a KX85/100 fit so it’s slightly wider than a stock 97 Reed block . With a bit of filing I can get the Kawi block into the 97 Reed manifold but I might use the bill it block , not sure yet.
I’m making good use of COVID lockdown time.
I’m making good use of COVID lockdown time.
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