It's been a monumental build, mate, but what a cracking looking bike. Electrickery -- complete mystery to me. You should be rightly proud of yourself. Give yourself a huge pat on the back.
What a fantastic looking bike ! Did my ears deceive me or could I hear motorcycles being thrashed in the background ? Where I live, just off the A427 Harborough-Corby road not too far from you, we regularly hear bikes going by being ridden enthusiastically. Sometimes it’s almost like the TT ! My wife doesn’t approve but I love it ! 🤣
Cheers Stew. Yes you probably did hear bikes - if the wind is in the right direction we hear them screaming up the A6 bypass hill towards Desborough where it’s a three laner. It motivates me to get riding!
Almost there, it's looking good. It is easy to get the light switch connections mixed up, but the sidelight and tail-light are on the same circuit (together with the instrument illumination), fed from the same terminal on the light switch, so if one is working and the other is not, it's not a switch issue, but elsewhere in the loom. The battery would normally be fitted the other way round, with the terminals at the back. In fact, I think the terminals on the standard battery would be the other way round, but your leads are long enough to fit on that layout. I actually changed mine to the same way round as that one a few years ago, but I use a piece of rubber over the negative terminal to make sure it can't touch the frame at the front if it moves in use. That Trispark system seems to be a lot of faffing around for something which is supposed to be purpose made. I think I'll stick to my Boyer, which has been on mine for 31 years. Shouldn't take too long to sort out the remaining niggles. I expect you're looking forward to getting your workshop space back.
Cheers Rick as always. Yea I think the rear light issue is the bulb or connections that end - easy enough to diagnose and fix. It will be nice to get some garage room back and get back to the true Power Set - there’s lots to do!
Great video, Angus, and not at all exhausting to watch ☺The 'intuative development' behind the points cover was interesting. Why do these parts not fit properly? Why were you replacing the existing Boyer system in the first place?
I hear you Dave - yea the video was too long and rambly - I got carried away in trying to plough through the list! It’s amazing that the rotor seating is a known issue with some installations and that the professional fix is to machine its taper! Or fit spacers behind the stator plate mounting. The Boyer had failed hence the reason the bike broke down in the first place.
Thanks for the interest and comment. The original points cover and fixings are maintained - it’s the enforced spacing off the seat of the backplate and the ensuing additional protrusion of the pillar bolts that was the problem.
It's been a monumental build, mate, but what a cracking looking bike. Electrickery -- complete mystery to me. You should be rightly proud of yourself. Give yourself a huge pat on the back.
Too kind Phil thank you. The camera probably flatters it a bit but it’s very presentable I think.
Looks good and there always seems to be some teething problems with wiring, but should be running soon. Looking forward to hearing the Bonnie run
Cheers Alexander - indeed nothing serious that can’t be fixed.
Try a little Talc (powder) on rubbers when fitting things 😉 🏁💨🏁💨🏁💨
Thank you Keith I will. Cheers for the interest and comment.
What a fantastic looking bike ! Did my ears deceive me or could I hear motorcycles being thrashed in the background ? Where I live, just off the A427 Harborough-Corby road not too far from you, we regularly hear bikes going by being ridden enthusiastically. Sometimes it’s almost like the TT ! My wife doesn’t approve but I love it ! 🤣
Cheers Stew. Yes you probably did hear bikes - if the wind is in the right direction we hear them screaming up the A6 bypass hill towards Desborough where it’s a three laner. It motivates me to get riding!
Almost there, it's looking good. It is easy to get the light switch connections mixed up, but the sidelight and tail-light are on the same circuit (together with the instrument illumination), fed from the same terminal on the light switch, so if one is working and the other is not, it's not a switch issue, but elsewhere in the loom.
The battery would normally be fitted the other way round, with the terminals at the back. In fact, I think the terminals on the standard battery would be the other way round, but your leads are long enough to fit on that layout. I actually changed mine to the same way round as that one a few years ago, but I use a piece of rubber over the negative terminal to make sure it can't touch the frame at the front if it moves in use.
That Trispark system seems to be a lot of faffing around for something which is supposed to be purpose made. I think I'll stick to my Boyer, which has been on mine for 31 years.
Shouldn't take too long to sort out the remaining niggles. I expect you're looking forward to getting your workshop space back.
Cheers Rick as always. Yea I think the rear light issue is the bulb or connections that end - easy enough to diagnose and fix. It will be nice to get some garage room back and get back to the true Power Set - there’s lots to do!
Great video, Angus, and not at all exhausting to watch ☺The 'intuative development' behind the points cover was interesting. Why do these parts not fit properly? Why were you replacing the existing Boyer system in the first place?
I hear you Dave - yea the video was too long and rambly - I got carried away in trying to plough through the list! It’s amazing that the rotor seating is a known issue with some installations and that the professional fix is to machine its taper! Or fit spacers behind the stator plate mounting. The Boyer had failed hence the reason the bike broke down in the first place.
@@BSAPowerSet Ha. I'd opt for the spacer option every time. Keep 'em coming ...
Looking good! After its finished will you do a costings?
Cheers Matt. Yes I have recorded all costings but would need owners permission to share that - let’s see.
Electronic ignition points cover was different to points ignition, it gave better clearance as you've found out.
Thanks for the interest and comment. The original points cover and fixings are maintained - it’s the enforced spacing off the seat of the backplate and the ensuing additional protrusion of the pillar bolts that was the problem.