89 Elite R - my first build

[89eliteR]

the adapter plate is much larger, but its for a spree, so there is only 2 holes that go to the block from the plate, then the stock 4 go to the adapter. ill upload a pic of the space i got.

[89eliteR]

[89eliteR]

Update- stock screws work. So this weekend I'm going to see how hacking this thing up goes.

[89eliteR]

New throttle cable went in with relative ease:



And here is the custom oil plug (just grinned off the gears and then sanded the shaft):

[tazland001]

Looking good. Sorry for the late reply. The jet I sent you is actually a 95 for when using the carb kit for the spree. It would be a little lean for your application. You should be fine with the stock jet in the 21mm carb but if not I will help you dial it in.

As far a using the old reed cage for an adapter plate. I think that is a great idea. Just strip the old reeds out and open it up a bit and you should be fine.

Taz

[89eliteR]

Quick questions, the long bolts that hold the head and jug on do i need to locktite those?

[Mystic]

no, just put some oil on the threads and torque them down

[89eliteR]

s***, I didnt oil the threads, will this mess stuff up?

[tazland001]

No you will be fine.

Its about time your back on here posting some more pics. hehe

Taz

[89eliteR]

Got work done late last night. After trying to track down a machine shop competent enough to do the head, only one say they would "try" but denied any accountability if something were to go wrong, where its not something they normally do.

Long story short for the time being the head is not getting done. Now when I bolted everything down and double and triple checked, the piston does not touch the head at all, so I should be fine there.

For some success of the evening, My old reed block made the perfect adapter plate after some tedious filing:







and the gap is covered



and the final product:



Now I put more components back together, hopefully getting the motor bolted back to the frame this weekend.

[tazland001]

So when you tightened the head down and spun the fan blade in a full rotation the piston did not smack into the head??

Also the old reed cage worked very well. Its funny because I dont recall anyone using that same approach. Now people can just use the old reed cage for an adapter plate. Nice job.. Cant wait to see some test run results.

Taz

[89eliteR]

So when you tightened the head down and spun the fan blade in a full rotation the piston did not smack into the head??

Also the old reed cage worked very well. Its funny because I dont recall anyone using that same approach. Now people can just use the old reed cage for an adapter plate. Nice job.. Cant wait to see some test run results.

Taz

Head doesnt smack at all. the piston sits just a shade under the jug, so that combined with the head gaskets give it the room it needs.

The read block actually worked great, i needed to hack one of the gaskets that were for the other adapter, and added a little gasket maker myself, but overall not too hard. I also put the oil pump with the grinded off gear back in to act as a oil plug. I might get some more done tonight when I get home from work. At this point I can bolt it back up to the frame where Im only waiting on a variator.

[89eliteR]

Is there a nut that goes on the bolt that holds the shock to the motor?

[bonesv]

Should be threads on the shock mount if I'm not mistaken. Nice job on the build. Really nice oil plug! Thanks for posting all of the pics! Hope you get to ride it this year.

[89eliteR]

Got a lot done last night.

Got the motor back on the frame:



Got the throttle cable connected to the carb and adjusted:





break and back tire is back on



I had use for the extra hex bolts that came with my carb kit



which is bolting the exhaust to the motor, easier to deal with them than getting a socket in there when everything is put together:



The exhaust side panel is back on, along with the floor and other plastics.

and only 1 panel left to go on after I do some test runs and "tuning"



here's hoping it works!

Here is a pick with the last panel on, but not bolted down. I do want to cut them more so I can see the pretty motor