Author Topic: 5500c disc upgrade progress report... :) (Read 10384 times)

asylum_inc · « **on:** February 09, 2008, 10:40:42 am »

OK - here is the update- A while back I posted a question regarding keeping the k2 or getting something newer like a yeti 575... the overwhelming response was...do I need to tell you? So far I have the disc wheels (easton havoc). discs (avid bb7 185 f/r), and a manitou minute 3:00 fork. A manitou swinger is waiting to be installed - I just need to modify the bushings I had made and modify the swingarm bracket so the shock will fit. Go to my gallery for pics or look here:

Many thanks for your help so far - I will update this thread as I finish up this project.

kiwi · « **Reply #1 on:** February 09, 2008, 05:37:32 pm »

whats the dic brake adaptor again????to azy to look back ;p

Colin · « **Reply #2 on:** February 10, 2008, 11:47:50 am »

Quote from: kiwi on February 09, 2008, 05:37:32 pm

whats the dic brake adaptor again????to azy to look back ;p

I NEED ONE OF THOSE!!!!!

GIMMEEE GIMMEEE GIMMEEEE!!!!!!

Seriously though, I do need a rear disk adaptor for an Oz! Get in touch!

Thanks
Colin S

shovelon · « **Reply #3 on:** February 10, 2008, 11:54:35 am »

Yes, Yes. Where did you get that adapter?

This may have changed my mind about rear disk.

Matno · « **Reply #4 on:** February 10, 2008, 02:43:17 pm »

Nice to finally see that adaptor where it belongs - on an Oz, instead of sitting on my desk mocking me...

asylum_inc · « **Reply #5 on:** February 10, 2008, 04:16:04 pm »

Matno - thanks again for helping me on my quest to discs - I cant wait to get my swinger mounted ( man - that still sounds funny

) and get a test ride in.

Colin · « **Reply #6 on:** February 11, 2008, 08:38:40 am »

Quote from: Matno on February 10, 2008, 02:43:17 pm

Nice to finally see that adaptor where it belongs - on an Oz, instead of sitting on my desk mocking me...

If you can just churn out 10-20 of these that should just about meet initial demand!

Come on! Where from/How made/drawings etc etc..........

Nil response from Callum (RDI) regarding getting a Hammerhead so I need to look elsewhere!

Anyone got a good scale drawing they can let me have?

Could I then cut one from sheet carbon fibre? Come on EADS (Eurofighter) member, please comment!

Or Stainless?

Col.

shovelon · « **Reply #7 on:** February 11, 2008, 10:30:48 am »

Quote from: Colin on February 11, 2008, 08:38:40 am

If you can just churn out 10-20 of these that should just about meet initial demand!

Come on! Where from/How made/drawings etc etc..........

Nil response from Callum (RDI) regarding getting a Hammerhead so I need to look elsewhere!

Anyone got a good scale drawing they can let me have?

Could I then cut one from sheet carbon fibre? Come on EADS (Eurofighter) member, please comment!

Or Stainless?

Col.

Ditto!

Simon · « **Reply #8 on:** February 11, 2008, 11:53:00 am »

Quote from: Colin on February 11, 2008, 08:38:40 am

Quote from: Matno on February 10, 2008, 02:43:17 pm
Nice to finally see that adaptor where it belongs - on an Oz, instead of sitting on my desk mocking me...

If you can just churn out 10-20 of these that should just about meet initial demand!

Come on! Where from/How made/drawings etc etc..........

Nil response from Callum (RDI) regarding getting a Hammerhead so I need to look elsewhere!

Anyone got a good scale drawing they can let me have?

Could I then cut one from sheet carbon fibre? Come on EADS (Eurofighter) member, please comment!

Or Stainless?

Col.

Dominic who used to frequent this site (UK based,we meet up a couple of times) was a wizz with carbon.

checkout his bike, no its not an Oz,well not origonal he made a mould and made his own out of pure carbon
not the standard thermo plasic shell that Proflex/K2 used.
Colin send me you email and I can forward you an adapter to scale drawing.

Simon.

Oh forgot he made some carbon disc adapters to
I may have some contact details for those interested though they may be out of date.

timboiow · « **Reply #9 on:** February 12, 2008, 04:05:50 am »

The hammerhead adaptors are actually made by Mike Billet (mike@racing-green.com) who has indicated that if he got enough enquiries it may be possible to get a batch of hammerheads made up. Drop Mike ane-mail and see what he can do...he seems a really helpfull guy (so a true proflexer then!).
Hope this helps ou guys
Timbo

purple gerbil · « **Reply #10 on:** February 12, 2008, 11:17:57 am »

not to long ago someone was selling a oz mould and it played on my mind if to buy it or not. looks like somebody
read my mind. was gonna visit an old machine shop i used to be pally with some 12 years ago to see if i could get
one done in alu or even use geometry for titanium make up..

asylum_inc · « **Reply #11 on:** March 05, 2008, 03:58:08 pm »

OK - almost complete... I just need to clean up the upper bushings for the rear shock and she is complete...

On to the pics:

Many thanks for everyone's thoughts and input

kiwi · « **Reply #12 on:** March 06, 2008, 01:18:16 am »

try compressing the rear shock as much as you can...make sure it doesnt hit the seat post...

shovelon · « **Reply #13 on:** March 06, 2008, 08:49:35 am »

Very, very nice!

Terry

IMO · « **Reply #14 on:** March 06, 2008, 11:34:46 am »

Very Very prettybike. Looks more modern with the discs as opposed to rim brakes.

What length and stroke swinger did you get ?

I tried to fit a RS Pearl, but it was too large in diameter and hit the frame at 3/4 compression.

Looking at a dhx5.0 now 222 x 63mm

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