Indian boardtrack forks Part 1
Original fork blades were tapered and curved. I use oval tubing 30 x 16mm. Basically its a ERW 1" tube that's been formed in oval dies....
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Paul Darby
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Indian boardtrack replica machining and fabrication
Tube selection is paramount to the build. You need to consider the weight that it will carry. Mainly you're choice of engine will...
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Paul Darby
- Dec 19, 2022
- 1 min
Indian boardtrack replica machining and fabrication
Introduction In this blog I intend to guide you through the way I build a Boardtracker. From the selection of tube to welding, braizing,...
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Paul Darby
- Dec 15, 2022
- 1 min
Yamaha Vmax restoration Part 8:
I sandblasted the rear brake carrier and Cerakoted in clear. I used C Series which is high temperature but air drying. I then fitted the...
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Paul Darby
- Nov 26, 2022
- 1 min
Yamaha Vmax restoration Part 7 (V-boost):
Next is the v-boost unit. Pretty straightforward as it was just a matter of taking it all apart. I didn’t try to remove the butterflies,...
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Paul Darby
- Nov 26, 2022
- 1 min
Yamaha Vmax restoration Part 6 (Wheels and Swingarm):
Tyres refitted, balanced and new 90° tyre valves were used. Discs were refitted with new bolts and I fitted new wheel bearings and dust...
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Paul Darby
- Nov 26, 2022
- 1 min
Yamaha Vmax restoration Part 5 (Fork yokes and Wheels):
Fork yokes fitted with new bearings and dust seals. I must say that the bottom race was difficult to get off. I resorted to cutting...
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Paul Darby
- Sep 13, 2022
- 1 min
Yamaha vmax restoration
The engine is all painted and I'm well happy. I masked off the bare aluminium surfaces, which will be polished and lacquered in due...
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Paul Darby
- Sep 12, 2022
- 1 min
Yamaha vmax restoration
Frame is back from the powder coaters and I'm well pleased. I protected all the surfaces and cleaned ot the threads. Got some zinc...
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Paul Darby
- Sep 11, 2022
- 1 min
Yamaha vmax restoration
Engine mounted on stand, heads, pump and all covers removed in preparation for painting. Had to remove the clutch basket in order to...
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Paul Darby
- Sep 9, 2022
- 1 min
Yamaha vmax restoration Part 2
Frame completely stripped and photographed. I've kept most bolts and nuts with each component. Where I haven't been able to, I've...
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Paul Darby
- Sep 8, 2022
- 1 min
Yamaha vmax restoration Part 1
I am undertaking a full restoration of a 1998 full power Yamaha vmax. The bike has done a little over 25,000miles and is a UK bike. The...
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