That's what the odometer reading was when first powered up in its new habitat.
19557 = 0 km for Bombus Speedster
Bombus Speedshop
Wrenchin' without supervision since the seventies...
Thursday, June 23, 2016
The new zero
The new zero for Bombus Speedster is 19557 km.
That's what the odometer reading was when first powered up in its new habitat.
19557 = 0 km for Bombus Speedster
That's what the odometer reading was when first powered up in its new habitat.
19557 = 0 km for Bombus Speedster
Build inspection 2:2
The SFRO build inspection 1:2 was done back in February and in June, about five months later the final SFRO inspection was up.
Not a single remark and very good judgement from the test drive.
Couldn't be happier at this point.
Remaining now is "just" noise test by SFRO, followed by registration inspection and vehicle inspection done by the national technical inspection.
Not a single remark and very good judgement from the test drive.
Couldn't be happier at this point.
Remaining now is "just" noise test by SFRO, followed by registration inspection and vehicle inspection done by the national technical inspection.
Loaded and ready for final inspection.
After the inspection with no remarks at all and very good judgement about handling.
Fork overhaul
After the very short run to the MOD moto get-together mentioned earlier it was clear that the fork needed a total overhaul.
Not a fun job to tear down the front end just when the bike was "done" but that was the only option.
First deconstruction, off to the parts dealer and then put it back together again.
Not a fun job to tear down the front end just when the bike was "done" but that was the only option.
First deconstruction, off to the parts dealer and then put it back together again.
Legs off
Legs disassembled
The fresh parts needed
And back toghether, good as new
First appearance
The day after the first start there was a small get-together by MOD moto on a lawn just outside my shop so my goal was to attend there whether the bike did run or not because it's walking distance if something went wrong.
But after the success with the start the day before I actually could run it there like it (and I) deserved.
But after the success with the start the day before I actually could run it there like it (and I) deserved.
The "Bombus Speedster" out in the wild for the first time
First engine start
A Friday evening in June it was time to push the start button for real.
After the mammoth job with the electrical system there was really just mount the tank and add oils to the engine left.
So with some camera help from my wingman Feeler Cycles to document this occasion I rolled out the little gem and pushed the button and let the engine breath for the first time in this bike.
After the mammoth job with the electrical system there was really just mount the tank and add oils to the engine left.
So with some camera help from my wingman Feeler Cycles to document this occasion I rolled out the little gem and pushed the button and let the engine breath for the first time in this bike.
Electrical system
Next thing to do was the not so simple but quite fun task was to build the electrical system.
As usual I was a bit overambitious and ordered 10m each of 12 colors.
That's a total of about 120m/400ft.
Yep, that's a lot of wire for a motorcycle electrical system, especially when using a Motogadget M-unit. But I wanted to be set if the EFI conversion starts up in the future.
That's gonna require a bit more wire to get that wired up.
The task begun and lasted waaaaaaaay longer then I thought and desired.
My main hurdle was that I really wanted to learn the task ahead of me.
Also do a nice looking, reliable and functional electric system was high on the priority list.
The system is a mix of various components like OEM Sportster gauges, Buell handlebar control, motogadget M-unit and other good stuff.
Quality automotive crimps and connectors was also key ingredients.
Using the OEM gauges was initially because I wanted a reliable setup but also to make it easy.
Little did I now how wrong I was about the effort to make a electrical system from scratch but now it's finished and works great.
The Motogadget M-unit I put up behind the fly screen, probably the only place with some kind of weather protection on this bike.
The other upside of mounting it there is the ease of access, just three screws to detach the fly screen and there it is.
No creeping on the ground to reach the unit and it's connections.
To bad the electrical system is about the last thing you do on a build.
It's actually really fun part of the project but in the end of a project the energy is so drained so even the small stuff left is a mental test, especially a complete electrical system.
In that stage you (I) is so sick of the project and just want it done and not start such a big part of the build.
The Motogadget M-unit itself is such a amazing gizmo and can't be underestimated.
And another thing really helpful thing is Revival Cycles on the other side of the pond.
Their Tech talk are probably Youtubes best guides to motorcycle electrics in general and Motogadgets products in particular.
I highly recommend a visit to both their site and Youtube channel !
Revival Cycles Website: https://revivalcycles.com
Revival Cycles Youtube channel:https: //www.youtube.com/user/RevivalCyclesATX
The odd position for my M-unit is actually a direct inspiration from Revival Cycles.
They have on their "Hardley" bike walked a extra mile for their choice of position, waaaaay more ambitious than mine but still I used an odd position.
As usual I was a bit overambitious and ordered 10m each of 12 colors.
That's a total of about 120m/400ft.
Ready for some serious work with M-unit, 120m/400ft of cable and the new battery.
Yep, that's a lot of wire for a motorcycle electrical system, especially when using a Motogadget M-unit. But I wanted to be set if the EFI conversion starts up in the future.
That's gonna require a bit more wire to get that wired up.
The task begun and lasted waaaaaaaay longer then I thought and desired.
My main hurdle was that I really wanted to learn the task ahead of me.
Also do a nice looking, reliable and functional electric system was high on the priority list.
The system is a mix of various components like OEM Sportster gauges, Buell handlebar control, motogadget M-unit and other good stuff.
Quality automotive crimps and connectors was also key ingredients.
Using the OEM gauges was initially because I wanted a reliable setup but also to make it easy.
Rear lights connectors under the seat.
Little did I now how wrong I was about the effort to make a electrical system from scratch but now it's finished and works great.
The Motogadget M-unit I put up behind the fly screen, probably the only place with some kind of weather protection on this bike.
The Motogadget M-unit, the magic box that handles all electrical functions.
The other upside of mounting it there is the ease of access, just three screws to detach the fly screen and there it is.
No creeping on the ground to reach the unit and it's connections.
To bad the electrical system is about the last thing you do on a build.
It's actually really fun part of the project but in the end of a project the energy is so drained so even the small stuff left is a mental test, especially a complete electrical system.
In that stage you (I) is so sick of the project and just want it done and not start such a big part of the build.
The Motogadget M-unit itself is such a amazing gizmo and can't be underestimated.
And another thing really helpful thing is Revival Cycles on the other side of the pond.
Their Tech talk are probably Youtubes best guides to motorcycle electrics in general and Motogadgets products in particular.
I highly recommend a visit to both their site and Youtube channel !
Revival Cycles Website: https://revivalcycles.com
Revival Cycles Youtube channel:https: //www.youtube.com/user/RevivalCyclesATX
The odd position for my M-unit is actually a direct inspiration from Revival Cycles.
They have on their "Hardley" bike walked a extra mile for their choice of position, waaaaay more ambitious than mine but still I used an odd position.
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