{"id":296,"date":"2009-03-31T12:02:59","date_gmt":"2009-03-31T20:02:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/?p=296"},"modified":"2009-03-31T12:02:59","modified_gmt":"2009-03-31T20:02:59","slug":"rxs-front-disc-brake-woes-110cc-honda-50","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/?p=296","title":{"rendered":"Rxs front disc brake woes, 110cc honda 50,"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-281\" title=\"0330image000\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image000.jpg\" alt=\"0330image000\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image000-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Well it was still there in the morning.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-282\" title=\"0330image001\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image001.jpg\" alt=\"0330image001\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image001-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>So i got a start on the seat.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-283\" title=\"0330image002\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image002.jpg\" alt=\"0330image002\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image002.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image002-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Fit&#8217;s lovely.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-284\" title=\"0330image003\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image003.jpg\" alt=\"0330image003\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image003.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image003-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>got distracted, need to cut off a bit of the aluminum side casing if i want to leave that footpeg on.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-285\" title=\"0330image004\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image004.jpg\" alt=\"0330image004\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image004.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image004-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Had a break, remember that green loncin thing? yep engine barely in, the frame needs a little more angle grinder kisses.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-286\" title=\"0330image005\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image005.jpg\" alt=\"0330image005\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image005.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image005-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Made better (easier to weld) brackets for the rear of the seat and tided up the front mount too.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-287\" title=\"0330image006\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image006.jpg\" alt=\"0330image006\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image006.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image006-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>mmm i can sit on it now with out holes appearing in my bum<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-288\" title=\"0330image007\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image007.jpg\" alt=\"0330image007\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image007.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image007-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Rear frame will have to be narrowed and pointed up ever so sightly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-289\" title=\"0330image008\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image008.jpg\" alt=\"0330image008\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image008.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image008-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>loncin 110 engine is in! electric&#8217;s to be sorted now.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-290\" title=\"0330image009\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image009.jpg\" alt=\"0330image009\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image009.jpg 600w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0330image009-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>any one wanna buy some tires and wheels?<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-291\" title=\"0331image000\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image000.jpg\" alt=\"0331image000\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image000.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image000-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Polished it up, fitted new clutch cable, sorted a pair of standard handle bars and a mind blowing amount of other little things, it is now finally advertised.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-292\" title=\"0331image001\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image001.jpg\" alt=\"0331image001\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image001.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image001-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Whilst trying to fix the front end bodgery of the rxs, this gn125 with it&#8217;s 32mm fork and proper pinch bolt upper yoke got broken.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-293\" title=\"0331image002\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image002.jpg\" alt=\"0331image002\" width=\"600\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image002.jpg 600w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image002-225x300.jpg 225w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Chrome is not in the best condition, but the big problem is all that length!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-294\" title=\"0331image003\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image003.jpg\" alt=\"0331image003\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image003.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image003-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just needs some ape&#8217;s, forward controls, replace the rear springs with a bar of steel, or maybe someone to hit me in the ass with a hammer it&#8217;s all the same really.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-295\" title=\"0331image004\" src=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image004.jpg\" alt=\"0331image004\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image004.jpg 800w, https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/03\/0331image004-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Where i want the front to be. 32mm forks are just the right size but there is just no way i can use em and even if i spent the time and money to shorten them the chrome is a little too shabby.<\/p>\n<p>So back to fixing the 30mm front end (off a gs125 suzuki if you are wanting to know) hmm first things first the stem will need lengthening by approximately 1cm this is possible for me to do and might happen soon, not happening right away as i don&#8217;t have any money but soon, then i will have to get oily and take apart the forks to see how and where to shorten them, there are about the right length with the preload spacers taken out but there is sod all suspension travel. if i can sort the travel with out raising the ride height at all, i may just convert the top yoke (which is just a pressed piece of flat steel) into a proper pinch bolt setup and allow the forks to slide up a bit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well it was still there in the morning. So i got a start on the seat. Fit&#8217;s lovely. got distracted, need to cut off a bit of the aluminum side casing if i want to leave that footpeg on. Had a break, remember that green loncin thing? yep engine barely in, the frame needs a [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":964,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7,10],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-296","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-its-not-a-job-its-a-fucking-adventure","category-rxs-100"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/964"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=296"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":298,"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/296\/revisions\/298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=296"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=296"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/terraroot.neoneoism.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=296"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}