the CH250 engine is back on the frame

I put the engine back on the frame to start working on the subframe. It needs an offset of 41mm. With the use of templates I'm making a drawing to build the right side swing arm. 
I am using the ComposiMo Yamaha Zuma stretch as a starting point. Credits there.
I'll have to remove some parts of the frame in the back, because I decided to go for a 170mm/ 6.7inch stretch. Pretty long but it can use a serious stretch visually. It will be trial and error to find the right length.

getting somewhere with the CH250 Spacy Elite hub

Today, I did some work on the hub. I made a removable center piece, so you can fit different rims.This one's inside diameter is 62mm.If I want to change it I can change the center ring.I have to find M10 lug bolts, not very common apparently. The second option is to use long M10 press bolts.Or make the holes larger to fit M12 bolts.

The next thing is to fit it on the frame and see what the offset will be.

Progress on the Drum Hub Honda CH250 Spacy Elite

Today I made some nice progress on the drum hub. It took me a while to find the solution.Make a whole new aluminium hub and have a spline bushing and brake line made to fit, or use the old drum hub and extend it. 

I opted for the second because making a new from scratch will take up too much time and for me it's about building it to drive it.

Left the shaved drum hub, right the aluminum part with a 20 degree angle for centre fitting.

 I bolted both parts together and permanently Loctited 638 them together 

 four countersunk bolts

 on the axle I turned it with the right dimensions. The total drum hub needs a 76mm width to take the 225-10 rim

Still have to drill the bolt holes  and make an insert in the centre to fit the right swing arm.

Black rain outside, purple sunshine inside

Rain all day,so some pics from the warm and shiny workshop...

Sunny autumn ride to Heusden

The great weather just continues. A 30km trip up and down to Heusden. 
The smell of autumn, a misty sunshine in the morning and pleasant warmth...

Ladies and Gents@ the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 's-Hertogenbosch 2013

We had the old, the young, the wild, the innocent, the pretty, the rowdy,the thoughtful, the tie wrap and the shiny. 
All present for a perfect ride.

Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 's-Hertogenbosch 2013

I was the organizer of the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 's-Hertogenbosch 2013.

We were with 22 riders and perfect weather.

The city was bustling with people and we were right in the middle of it.A Jeux-de-Boules event right next to the cafe gave it a mediterranean feel.

We made some great shots of the riders. On my tiny Spacy/Elite it was a blast to lead all the Harleys, Hayabusa, Enfield and lots of old and new through the city.

Art matters instead of Elite Spacy works

I've been busy making some new artwork for an exhibition. Motorcycle life mixed with bird skulls and feathers. All made on the wood lathe and disc sander.

No progress on the Spacy Elite. Finally received the hub from LA, but it's not a straight fit.But it will be a good example for my own hub to create.

Sept 29th, I'll be organizing the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride 's-Hertogenbosch.I'll drop some images in due time.

cleaning up the drum hub

quick update CH250

 Some quick shots of the tyresetup. Bought a new rim with tyre 225/4,5-10.Practically same diameter as the 120/90-10 tyre.
After trying to find some parts to manufacture a hub myself, i decided to trim the original hub and use it as a base for the new hub.Also ordered a gasket set so I can start to make some templates for the right side.

1979 Suzuki SP370 DR370 Old pics and video

 Two images of my 1980 Suzuki SP370. The first picture is me trying to hold on back in 2006.I did some off-roading with it but it broke down often.It had a good engine.
The second picture was after putting in a Husky upside down front fork. It got a pretty high clearance. The whole weekend I spent riding on the beach in some strange weather: Ice cold,very strong winds and sunshine in between very dark clouds.It was organized by the Dutch XT/SR500 club. The most beautiful ride so far...

1986 Honda CH250 Spacy/Elite: the rim

I bought a simple 10x8 10 inch steel rim to find out how much clearance I've got between the engine. It's time to decide what tyre to use. A quad tyre will definitely have the looks, but handling will be worse. A scooter tyre like a 130/70-10 will end up being 220/50-10 I guess and will reduce top end speed.
The hub I bought was a pre-sale offer, so I'm still anxiously waiting...

Honda CH250 Spacy/Elite quick shots

A few quick shots after cleaning up the scoot. Unfortunately too occupied with serious business to post. 
I did order a nice 10x8-10 inch rim and the ATR hub will soon be shipped from LA. Fatty time!

roadtrip to Rusty Goldswap + Meet in Amsterdam

 Last Sunday we took a nice small road trip from 's-Hertogenbosch to Amsterdam, about 90 km to the Rusty Goldswap+Meet organised by Bubblevisor.
Me on the Spacy/Elite accompanied by an 1978 Elektra Glide and a 2005 Hayabusa; both sides of the cc spectrum.
Took a ferry to cross the Waal river and followed the Vecht river. All trees were in bloom, it was Liberation Day and perfect weather. We were to busy enjoying the ride and weather to make pictures. just managed to get a few...