r1_manx
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 12:19 PM |
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she's getting there...
Hey guys,
Well my bike engined mini project of 3 years is almost finished with the paint job 90% complete,
and the rebuild already underway. Please take a look at my latest photos to see what was involved
in creating the retro Yamaha look in paint; I am uber pleased with the result so far and can't wait to finish her
now!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/r1manx/
Cheers
Ben
If im not in action, im in traction!
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MK9R
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 12:22 PM |
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looks the nuts!!
Cheers Austen
RGB car number 9
www.austengreenway.co.uk
www.automatedtechnologygroup.co.uk
www.trackace.co.uk
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bi22le
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 12:36 PM |
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One work sprang to mind:
WEAPON!!!
looks nice and some how I just knew it was going to be Kenny Roberts!
I take it this is FWD?
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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Yazza54
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 12:42 PM |
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Impressive work
I'm unhappy cos I eat and I eat cos I'm unhappy
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andyfiggy2002
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 12:51 PM |
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yeh kenny roberts & the yellow with black stripe sprang to mind also, oh god, anyone know how to reverse the aging process??
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TimC
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 12:55 PM |
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Sweeeeeeeeeeeet As!
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Jimbob
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 12:57 PM |
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Cool as fella
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Chaddy
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 01:19 PM |
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That looks well good, mine will be based on the same idea, 1970's King Kenny
Cheers
Chaddy
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martyn1137
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 02:14 PM |
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Thats one very tidy garage/workshop you have. I wish I had that much space.
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MakeEverything
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 04:39 PM |
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Have you thought about a beam axle for the rear? I installed one to my old mini that i eventually sold, and i could pick the back end up. The
subframe is soooooo heavy.
Kindest Regards,
Richard.
...You can make it foolProof, but youll never make it Idiot Proof!...
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scootz
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 04:43 PM |
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That's fantastic... love the 'speed-block' detail!
It's Evolution Baby!
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 08:18 PM |
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Cool tool! 
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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r1_manx
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 08:48 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
Have you thought about a beam axle for the rear? I installed one to my old mini that i eventually sold, and i could pick the back end up. The
subframe is soooooo heavy.
I have considered a rear beam axle for the weight saving, but as my rear subframe was in good condition already I thought I would try the adjustable
damper (non-coilover) option first and if it's not to my liking, then have a look at a beam axle and coilovers instead.
If im not in action, im in traction!
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Andybarbet
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| posted on 9/3/11 at 09:24 PM |
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I like it 'A LOT' 
Its given me a good idea for the paintjob on my shotblasted alloys now for the kitcar too, yellow rim is nice.
Well done that man !
Give a man a fish & it will feed him for a day, give him a fishing rod & you've saved a fish.
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r1_manx
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| posted on 31/8/11 at 10:23 AM |
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Hey guys,
Finally finished my 'R1 Manx', bike engined mini project...only cost me 3 years, 12 grand and 2 girlfriends but was well worth the end
result even
if it is a bit of handful to drive! The geometry still needs properly setting up though so i'm not too concerned yet and just the fact our
home
brew build works and pulls under it's own steam is a great feeling in itself. Want to thank all the users on here who either gave me great
advice on the build, sold me parts at a very reasonable price, and most of all offered plenty of encouragement along the way as that means a
lot! Please check out my photo diary which is up to date with the latest pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/r1manx
Cheers
Ben
www.r1manx.com
If im not in action, im in traction!
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MikeCapon
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| posted on 31/8/11 at 10:41 AM |
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WOW
That is beautiful.
That said I wouldn't expect anything else from someone of your pedigree 
Well done,
Mike
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Proby
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| posted on 3/9/11 at 09:38 AM |
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Awesome! I'm a huge mini fan anyway, but the attention to detail on this project looks excellent! A really really nice build, well done.
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