Couple of side issues and slight change of plans:
As i'd originally planned on putting the engine in a series 2 with the GP forks, i had to extended the forks to fit. This was done. When i changed the frame to the Ld i discovered the fork stem on an Ld was longer than a series 2, which meant.....lengthening the forks for a second time. Job done and and fits well.
I'd also originally planned on using a customised headset:
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mick leaf, on Flickr
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mick leaf, on Flickr
I'd bought this of ebay a few years ago and presumed it was Series 3 gp modified headset. It was bought with no internals and no description.
It fitted reasonably well but caught on the top of the horncasting. I trimmed the horncasting suit and it looked ok.
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mick leaf, on Flickr
I then decided to buy the internals....duly bought...but didn't fit
I took the headset up to AF and showed it to Ben and Scot...there was a mixed opinion, the internals were a series 2 but the headset clamp was definitely a series 3 ? It was suggested it could be off a 3 wheeler or it was some sort of hybrid ? either way series 2 internals were needed. I'd also intended fitting a GPS speedo and that would need the headset modifying.
I decided to put this headset to one side and use the original Ld handle bars. This required a new gear change and a Hydraulic brake/throttle. The brake and throttle was simple enough as these are standard motorcycle parts. For the gear change i bought an MB set up.
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mick leaf, on Flickr
quite pleased with the result....but....it turns out that the Ld forks are a slightly larger diameter than the GP ones
This meant making a thin bush to fit inside the clamp. Another annoying hic-up but got it sorted and fitted.
It seems every little problem has a knock on effect and creates more issues.....still onwards and upwards.