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CGGorman's 99 Wide Glide build thread
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Anybody wanna check my math? I'm not so good with math...
Trying to calculate the number of pulses per rev output by the speed sensor so I can rough in the speedo before I take it out on the road. I noticed while pushing it out of the garage on foot that the speed was reading like 75mph+ at a slow walk. It defaults to 1 pulse per rev (for a wheel-mounted magnetic pickup).
With a little googling I turned up a few numbers that should be good enough for a starting point...
The gauge requires pulses per revolution.
VSS output: 1424 Hz at 100kph (per Daytona Twintec manual)
My rear tire: 2.061 meters per rev (converted from 656mm dia, per Avon)
Ref: 27.778 m/s @ 100kph
my calculations...
13.478 pulses per meter
6.54 pulses per rev
Trying to calculate the number of pulses per rev output by the speed sensor so I can rough in the speedo before I take it out on the road. I noticed while pushing it out of the garage on foot that the speed was reading like 75mph+ at a slow walk. It defaults to 1 pulse per rev (for a wheel-mounted magnetic pickup).
With a little googling I turned up a few numbers that should be good enough for a starting point...
The gauge requires pulses per revolution.
VSS output: 1424 Hz at 100kph (per Daytona Twintec manual)
My rear tire: 2.061 meters per rev (converted from 656mm dia, per Avon)
Ref: 27.778 m/s @ 100kph
my calculations...
13.478 pulses per meter
6.54 pulses per rev
Last edited by cggorman; Sep 30, 2018 at 08:45 PM.
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Sounds awesome. This has been quite a build to follow but you have some some awesome work to that thing. I'm sure somebody on here has some stock pipes laying around that would fit it, at least for the inspection.
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I found my stock exhaust. Just need to order some flanges and circlips. The thought of putting that monstrosity back on pains me. Should be interesting to note the changes, tho.
In other news, I'm glad I put gas in the tank before doing any paint prep. It has a pin hole where I cut off the rear mounting tabs. Not enough to drip, or even see, but it's leaving a wet spot. I think I'll fill it all the way instead of just a couple gallons to make sure the front and top are cool before I go any further with prep. That makes the impending welding amd grinding more troublesome since I'll have to air out the fumes (boom!) but it is what it is.
And...I really need to start wearing proper PPE (or even just shoes) when I work. Got weld spatter on the tops of my feet and a glass sliver in my toe. Dumb ***, Gorman. Dumb ***.
In other news, I'm glad I put gas in the tank before doing any paint prep. It has a pin hole where I cut off the rear mounting tabs. Not enough to drip, or even see, but it's leaving a wet spot. I think I'll fill it all the way instead of just a couple gallons to make sure the front and top are cool before I go any further with prep. That makes the impending welding amd grinding more troublesome since I'll have to air out the fumes (boom!) but it is what it is.
And...I really need to start wearing proper PPE (or even just shoes) when I work. Got weld spatter on the tops of my feet and a glass sliver in my toe. Dumb ***, Gorman. Dumb ***.
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Thanks!
Took my first ride since July 15, 2016 today. It was less nerve wracking than I anticipated. I'm a little shaky, wary, and out of practice, but I think the first ride bodes well for my mental reacclimation.
It was just a couple miles to the gas station and back but it went pretty well.
I forgot to torque down the fuel level sender so it dropped nearly a gallon of fuel in the ground at the pump. Nothing I could do but wait til it stopped so I sat down and had a drink and watched it **** all over itself. The carb tanks have a ~3/16" drain in the sender cup so it literally looked like it was pissing out the bottom left corner of the tank. Super embarrassing.
ISSUES
-Need to go over all critical fasteners again to be sure. Nothing seems loose or out of adjustment.
-Chain tension needs adjusted.
-Preload front and rear need adjusted.
-Clutch cable needs a bit more slack.
-Speedo needs adjusted.
-Need to put the mirrors on.
-Minor high frequency vibration around 35mph and/or 2000 RPM. just gonna have to start dialing things in before I decide if it's normal or not.
-Found a second porous weld (extremely minor) at the front tank mount. Easy fix.
-Need to make a shorter bolt to hold on the brake pedal.
OTHER (GOOD) OBSERVATIONS
-It tracks dead straight and is stable as a rock at city speeds. It definitely doesn't fall into corners as easily. Requires a fair bit more steering effort. I expected that.
-Riding position is very good.
-Brakes are smooth and quiet but I didn't get on them very hard. The pressure switches aren't quite as sensitive as I'd like, but they'll work.
-Gauges are easy to read in full sun.
-Posh throttle is smooth as glass. Almost too easy/smooth.
-Seat disappeared under me. Very comfortable. Although the electrical boxes still dig into my thighs at lights.
Took my first ride since July 15, 2016 today. It was less nerve wracking than I anticipated. I'm a little shaky, wary, and out of practice, but I think the first ride bodes well for my mental reacclimation.
It was just a couple miles to the gas station and back but it went pretty well.
I forgot to torque down the fuel level sender so it dropped nearly a gallon of fuel in the ground at the pump. Nothing I could do but wait til it stopped so I sat down and had a drink and watched it **** all over itself. The carb tanks have a ~3/16" drain in the sender cup so it literally looked like it was pissing out the bottom left corner of the tank. Super embarrassing.
ISSUES
-Need to go over all critical fasteners again to be sure. Nothing seems loose or out of adjustment.
-Chain tension needs adjusted.
-Preload front and rear need adjusted.
-Clutch cable needs a bit more slack.
-Speedo needs adjusted.
-Need to put the mirrors on.
-Minor high frequency vibration around 35mph and/or 2000 RPM. just gonna have to start dialing things in before I decide if it's normal or not.
-Found a second porous weld (extremely minor) at the front tank mount. Easy fix.
-Need to make a shorter bolt to hold on the brake pedal.
OTHER (GOOD) OBSERVATIONS
-It tracks dead straight and is stable as a rock at city speeds. It definitely doesn't fall into corners as easily. Requires a fair bit more steering effort. I expected that.
-Riding position is very good.
-Brakes are smooth and quiet but I didn't get on them very hard. The pressure switches aren't quite as sensitive as I'd like, but they'll work.
-Gauges are easy to read in full sun.
-Posh throttle is smooth as glass. Almost too easy/smooth.
-Seat disappeared under me. Very comfortable. Although the electrical boxes still dig into my thighs at lights.
Last edited by cggorman; Oct 1, 2018 at 02:23 PM.
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Great news!!!!
Sounds like a successful first ride! As far as initial issues after a build like this, it sounds like a very manageable punch list. It's really exciting to see it back together and know that you're back in the saddle after all this time!
Sounds like a successful first ride! As far as initial issues after a build like this, it sounds like a very manageable punch list. It's really exciting to see it back together and know that you're back in the saddle after all this time!
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I agree. I'm not discouraged by that list at all. Ya have to expect some growing pains.
I was really, really unsure how the 100' roll down my drive would go, mentally/emotionally, but my feet came right off the ground without thought or hesitation and I didn't have any anxiety (which I struggle with anyway). I expected it, at the very least, to take some time to get back into the groove and was also fully prepared to involuntarily freeze up before I left the drive. That didn't happen, so I'm pretty happy with both myself and the bike at this point.
I was really, really unsure how the 100' roll down my drive would go, mentally/emotionally, but my feet came right off the ground without thought or hesitation and I didn't have any anxiety (which I struggle with anyway). I expected it, at the very least, to take some time to get back into the groove and was also fully prepared to involuntarily freeze up before I left the drive. That didn't happen, so I'm pretty happy with both myself and the bike at this point.
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Originally Posted by cggorman
Thanks!
Took my first ride since July 15, 2016 today. It was less nerve wracking than I anticipated. I'm a little shaky, wary, and out of practice, but I think the first ride bodes well for my mental reacclimation.
It was just a couple miles to the gas station and back but it went pretty well.
Took my first ride since July 15, 2016 today. It was less nerve wracking than I anticipated. I'm a little shaky, wary, and out of practice, but I think the first ride bodes well for my mental reacclimation.
It was just a couple miles to the gas station and back but it went pretty well.
