Julian's Scrambler build "Post 1"

[WozzA]

Thank's Julian for letting us share this amazing rebuild... 

[JulianM]

Thanks for the compliments guys, very much appreciated.

Last few finished pics here.













Hope you like them,

Julian

[Topdad]

Julian, she looks fantastic, a tribute to your hard work and engineering prowess ! I'm pig sick 'cos I can't hear it at the mo, my computer ( in work ) won't allow it ,some clitch or other.I'll get it sorted soon.in the meantime I'll just sit drooling at the pictures ,regards BobH.

[JulianM]

Don't worry Bob, the video sounds lame compared to real life!!
This thing would make a fully grown Lion cowl in the corner with fright 

thanks for the thumbs up.

Jules

[Greybeard]

The engine runs; you've released the beast to the open air. Surely you could not have resisted having a little ride. 

[Jim]

Julian, please, please take it to Red Marley next year.

[JulianM]

Have I ridden it yet? Well of course I had to give it a little test didn't I )

Once warm it runs very well indeed, still very lean so I have to use the throttle lightly but it goes extremely well and pulls very strongly even at small throttle openings. Rides fantastically well and the clutch is very smooth although slips if I use more than half throttle but I think that that is because I stupidly used 80/90 gear oil in the primary and remember now that the Yam clutch is designed for engine oil. I will change it to ATF for optimal grip I think. Gearing seems perfect and theoretically will do 90mph @ 7k which is easily fast enough!

Will keep you all informed on final setups and rolling road when I get round to it.

Regards to all and big thanks for the encouragement, it makes a massive difference having you all behind a build like this.

Julian

Jim,
I will certainly try!  It would really be a great event to see it run the hill !    With someone good on it rather than me being a knob on a tasty bike   

[a10 gf]

Has been a unique topic, thanks for posting it, congrats with the great engineering work, and keep us updated!

(ps, be sure to not change the Photobucket setup, or else all the pictures will disappear here, but you probably know about that)

[JulianM]

Thanks for the thumbs up.

Am moving all my post pics to one area for "only" forums etc so as not to get a problem.  However it would be best if people want to keep them to download them to their own files. I have no problems with people using my pics for their own private use. After all that is exactly where I get my ideas from  )

Thanks for watching,
Julian

[JulianM]

Morning guys, been missing for a while as am into a new business project, lots of work and money needed   

Small update on the scrambler,
Clutch slip finally solved and turned out it was my fault.
When I shortened the basket and removed a plate etc I thought I had shortened and checked the spring cups enough,  I hadn't, the cups were just touching on the fillet radii at the bottom of the towers for the centre spring bolts and thus holding the plates from full engagement.
Shortened the cups, (lip for springs disappeared) bored the cups with milling cutter 1mm larger to create a new lip inside, dropped in a tight fitting bored out steel washer and hey presto, all working after making a small spacers to hold the spring bolts from bottoming and causing the springs to go coil bound.
Grippy and easy clutch now working well.

Just leaves a bit of jetting to do and maybe will get the mag converted to give auto advance etc, a bit risky kicking this into life at the mo.  You have to remember it's all or nothing. and it needs much more fuel also.

Will keep you informed of my new business plans,

Regards,
Julian

PS,
I have a rider for Red Marley,
A mate in the UK runs a specialist ally panel shop and one of his guys races classic bikes,
I am going to drop over my Metisse for him to race and he will also then get to use them both at Red Marley.
Keep you posted.

[Greybeard]

...I am going to drop over my Metisse for him to race and he will also then get to use them both at Red Marley.

GREAT! I'm not too far from there; I'd love to see your monster machine in action. 

[JulianM]

Hi Guys,
Been away for a while, some changes here in Belgium.
for some time now I have been unhappy with the situation at my old company and it came to a head mid last year and I attempted a takeover with the aid of a friend. Unfortunately, after a promising start the bid failed and we had to pull out of the deal before we were left with a lemon.
Plan B went into action last November.  I have now started up my own company with no partners this time. Just a great work team and some great customers and friends.
Here is a link to some pics of our opening doo last Sunday.
https://www.facebook.com/cccaw/photos/a.635334039906331.1073741947.449414295164974/635334483239620/?type=1&theater     Click the pics to see more.
The web site  - www.historiccompetitionservices.be -  should be up and running in the next couple of days and if anyone is in the neighbourhood then just come on down and visit. You will be made more than welcome.  This is motorhead Valhalla!!!  and I wish i had done it 8 years ago.

Glad to be back.
Julian

Historic competition Services bvba
Sint Jansveld 5
2160 Wommelgem
Belgium
Tel +32 3353 3331

[bsa-bill]

Wow I'd be too busy droolin to be toolin.

Best of luck with your enterprise Julian

[Topdad]

Hi Julian, wondered where you'd been , certain that you would be busy doing something , the very best of luck with your new company ,with your ability for  hard work and craftsmanship you must be onto a winner, cheers BobH.

[muskrat]

G'day Julian.
My grandad used to say "If you love your work you'll never work a day in your life". It looks more like a passion to you. Best of luck with the new venture. I didn't see the scrambler there.
Cheers