broony Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 The more the merrier cheers the noo Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broony Posted October 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2015 My inspiration the Mini Otter Super Cub,Brawwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokey125 Posted October 31, 2015 Report Share Posted October 31, 2015 This is what I started on 27 years ago. It was built by someone who lived near to us based on a S90. Excuse the picture it was 27 years ago!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broony Posted November 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 A wee update on the Peng Jian,grooved the front brake shoes and turned the front wheel round so the cable has a better run and fitted a domino lever,it know stops.Changed the fork oil-helped (will make spacers for the springs).Had a trial today with the Lothian trials club,best trial I've had so far on the bike.The wee bike was great and had plenty of grip in the tricky conditions.One complaint I have is that it doesn't use any fuel,seriously its brilliant on fuel. cheers the noo Brian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordo Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 Broomy, Did you groove your own shoes? If so, could you describe how you did it? I would like to do the same with my new Wassell/Penton shoes. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stroke4stroke Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I always just used a round file but a small section square one would do as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy53 Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I always groove my TY shoes in X patern with a 3/16 file down to the metal. I never had problem and I think they work ok for a 75 Yamaha. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broony Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Gordo I used a thin file and cut diagonal grooves so any water/muck goes to the outside of the drum towards the backplate and the brake worked well at the last trial. cheers the noo Brian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird387 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 (edited) I always groove my TY shoes in X patern with a 3/16 file down to the metal. I never had problem and I think they work ok for a 75 Yamaha. Guy I would be doubtful whether going right down to the metal was the best idea - leaves too much trust in the bonding of the shoe material to the shoe metal over the whole shoe.......... Edited November 13, 2015 by laird387 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy53 Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 I normaly use genuine pads but the last set I bought where not ( i'd have to look if I still have the box to tell you witch yhey where ), and I did the same thing : as wide and deep and no problem up to now. Winter is comming so it's time to make an overall, I will take a good look if they seem to be deteriorating. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordo Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Thanks for the replies folks! I will be grooving mine this winter. I own a cabinet shop and was thinking about building a jig and grooving them on my table saw with a special blade. I will try the file first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broony Posted November 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 Gordo when I filed out the grooves I left a few mm of brake shoe material at the bottom of the groove Cheers the noo Brian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broony Posted December 26, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2015 Out on the bike today at the Lanarkshire Charity trial at Crieff Hydro,not been out on the bike since adding spacers to the forks and putting 20ml of extra oil in.Suspension is alot betterAlso first time with the new carb(Moklt 24mm) the bike ran well and pulled strong.Great day out despite the rain. The wee bike seems to be tough enough and takes a bit abuse well. cheers the noo Brian 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broony Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 A wee change to Project 8x4,I stretched an old bantam frame and used the running gear from the original project.It's a work in Progress cheers the noo Brian 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie prescott Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 (edited) Hi Brian, Bit of a trend setter there. I bet "Drayton" will Jump aboard, now they see that this is possible. They have fitted most other engines into a "Drayton Bantam" frame. And to be honest most of the engine parts in a Bantam are "Made In China" . I will update your Page OK. Regards Charlie.~Oo> Edited September 15, 2016 by charlie prescott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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