This is the most underrated motorcycle channel on KZread. Please never stop doing this.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

OK, we will continue. Thank you.

1/8" aluminium tig filler wire works great as a mock up substitute for laying out tubing, easy to bend and rebend. After you get it all figured out you can copy it with your good tubing.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but 1/8" would be a sloppy fit going into the brass boss held to the crankcase. I would have to make an insert to go over the 1/8" wire to make it fit the boss, which is an added step..

@EitriBrokkr

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie or you could wrap it in tape...

01:00 Well, turns out Mitch DOES exist, 'cos we see him in the hubcap! 😂

@marlonterbio

2 жыл бұрын

finally we saw mitch! he does exist! haha

@NemetskyCzar

2 жыл бұрын

Well spotted Keith

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Keith, I sense you were a Doubter.

@sonovoxx

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie never doubted it for a moment! We saw a hand reach out to help hold something many videos ago - and for a brief second the "4th wall" was broken! 😂

A man of detail. A creature of habit.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I think you might be referring to me! 😉

Hi Pau, Chris here from UK. Your shows are better than going to College to learn. Well done

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris.

I saw the elusive Mitch for the first time today, his reflection in the chrome hub cap. I admit I had to pause the video in the right spot.Mitch you handsome devil...

I have seen the reflection of Mike in a previous movie, handsome fellow he is. So he is not soo much of a mystery🙂I like copper and brass, they make good fittings. Well done

Another nice one. That excess solder could be neatened up by wiping it away with a bit of cloth while its molten, but you know that anyway, don’t you. Thanks Paul, and Mitch. Les in UK

Harris Stay Clean liquid flux and Staybrite 8 silver bearing solder. They sell it at HVAC suppliers. Also for silver brazing the Harris black paste flux. Works great on steel and stainless. I build show jobs for a major manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment.

@paulbrodie

11 ай бұрын

I don't think we have HVAC suppliers up here in Canada. I have tried the black paste flux and didn't like it. Thanks for watching :)

Much better with new oil lines. Thanks guys.

Agree 100%, Paul -18 days is not bad, not bad at all... Then again, that nice Milyard fella has that mystery 'phone. Whoever is on the other end is a psychic and has already had the part on order for ...18 days...

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I have a phone like Allens', but it's not connected to anything.

@Timoteo53575

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie LOL! Me,too. Several actually, tho the cables are still attached....

Copper work hardens and can break due to vibration, I personally would use what we call "Bundy Tube" the copper plated Steel they use for both hard brake lines and Oil and Fuel lines and it is the only stuff legal for both Brake and Fuel appliocations, I guess they know what they are talking about. Below a certain level of flexing Steel will never fatigue fracture unlike both Copper and Aluminium which no matter how minute the flexing will always eventually fail. There are some Alloys these days that are pretty amazing for different applications such as "Fortel Plate" for making Connecting Rods, I used to do the Close and Hone on such Conrods in a Sunnen for an Aussie Top Fuel Drag racer called Stan Sainty who used to build his own engines from Billet, These rods made from Fortel Plate once that had been run and taken an initial set never changed dimensions when checked afterwards just a minute change from the first full power runs. Definately a better option than Original Triumph etc Alloy Connecting Rods with the steel caps, Real tough material and proven in a Top fueller for years now.

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

Stephen, thanks for watching and commenting. My little Cub will probably never get a huge amount of miles on it, so the oil lines will probably last my lifetime...

I love it that you always say solder and not “sodder” which is wrong wrong wrong. Your pronunciation made me think, look up its correct pronunciation and made me a convert. Thanks for making me think and watch exactly how you do things so that I can continually improve myself.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Craig. Well, I was born and raised in England, so there was an emphasis on being "proper".

@craighearn747

2 жыл бұрын

I look at you as a teacher more than an entertainer…although your teaching is entertaining as well as informative on processes that once watched are now appreciated. Hail the algorithm.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

@@craighearn747 I'm just trying to share my knowledge. It seems like the right thing to do at this point in my life. Thanks for commenting!

Ohhh i also did this today with my BSA C10 LSR project.

I have a 1962 Triumph T100 SC. I replaced the front brake with a cub front brake and a 21 inch front rim. It’s set up in ISDT trim. Street Legal. Cub front brake works fine with a longer actuation lever and Magura levers. Much lighter set up for off road work.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I will not be taking my Cub off-road. It is a street bike.

I was probably 8 or 9 when my father showed me the 'correct' way to fit a blade in a Junior hacksaw. Always fit it so you cut on the 'pull' stroke and not the 'push' stroke, gives more control if you need to 'push' a bit harder cutting ~ 5/16" silver steel (drill rod) and similar. Not sure about having a curve in rubber line, I've seen them kink after a while due to heat from oil As for oversize rear brake, never been a fan of 'too much' rear brake even on MX and trials bikes. I only really use rear to 'steady' bike and not for stopping. Was getting around 4,000 miles from dual disk set up on front of my 1977 Honda CB550 but can't remember when I changed rear shoes (maybe around 70~80,000 milers)

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Peter, yours is the second comment on a bigger rear brake! I have no idea where that came from. I am not changing the rear brake. That 8" SLS hub is for the front. It will be perfect on the Cub.

another great job, thanks Paul and Mitch :)

I have been using autosol for the last 45 years for all sorts. From lapping to polishing. Good choice

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Roger.

International man of mystery 👍👍😎👍👍

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, indeed.

I like those curly copper tube fuel lines, always look like a proper vintage bike with them. I’m always amazed to discover Triumph motorcycles, and Cubs in particular getting so far away from England. I guess it really was “ export or die “ for us brits in the 50’s and 60’s

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Triumph exported Cubs to a LOT of countries back in the sixties..

Paul, you are a marvel to watch. Kudos

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dario. Nice compliment!

You sure are a neat guy! These bikes are cool. Glad I found your channel today I've been watching all kinds of your stuff

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mining Simple!

Caught a glimpse of Mitch!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

No way!

hope you film making the Excelsior. Love your attitude and building skills.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

We will do more Excelsior, I promise.

FYI - rubing candle wax on your hacksaw blade , makes cutting anything a breeze it keeps the blade from grabbing and also extends the life

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I use cutting wax on my blades. Putting wax on a coarse blade will not stop it grabbing on thin copper tubing. Thanks for watching..

Hey Paul & Mitch, very nice job on the oil lines! Looking forward to final assembly and RIDING IT!!!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom!

That screwdriver looks like an old automotive screwdriver used for checking spark - hold it up to the spark plug wire and it would glow. As far as excessive solder, years ago a plumbing contractor friend of mine came over to look at some copper sweated plumbing joints. He didn't know I had done them. When he saw them, he said, "Look what we got here... Roman Candles." I told him I did those, and said, "You need to wipe them off with a rag." Lesson learned.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I believe the screwdriver was designed to test for spark or voltage. Yes, a rag is good for wiping excess solder, thanks.

Fabulous, many thanks...don't forget you promised us a drill sharpening video...outstanding, thank you

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Richard. Have not forgotten. I am prepping.

When you measured the Cub's brake diameter the memories came flooding back. One developed traffic avoidance technology [steering out of the way] rather than depending on that brake to stop well - and I had mine really well set up too. Still, it was good for off-road. My first bike after the Cub was a 100mph Honda 250 K3 with a big TLS front brake as standard fit. It wasn't set up properly, so I did that. I remember it felt like I was going to fly over the bars, the first time I used that beast in anger. Boy, did that thing pull up. Nice video. 👍🖖 EDIT: Tbf, when you do anything with the Cub it stokes loads of memories. Mostly good ones.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy! Yes, having a good front brake builds riding confidence for sure. Glad I am assisting with the Memory Reload.

I so look forward to your videos! Thanks Paul and Mitch. :)

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Pete :)

Great job.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John B.

Another fantastic installment of the Tiger Cub! I’ve never been particularly good at bending copper tubing but I’m encouraged by the tips you’ve shared. Good stuff! I like the update brake switch and brake return spring better than the over-wide version. The updates are super streamlined. Also, Autosol for the win! Love that stuff. It’ll restore the shine to most aluminum pieces.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew 👍

Just saw Mitch's reflection in the hub cap: he exists!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

For sure.

paul, i 100% love your videos. as an old mountain biker that has had a brodie, and currently a tool maker apprentice i love all these little tips, tricks, insights. your skills on the bridgeport and lathe are something i hope i can achieve, but i know those skills came with the hours spent with them.........which, starting as late as i am, i'll never be able to match. regardless, thank you for sharing, and thank you mitch for your work too. without your skills, i'd never see paul do his thing,

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Simon. Skills take a long time to hone and refine, but don't give up!

@simonfreer9076

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie thank you sir. Hope you both enjoyed the coffees

Nice trick with the cg reflection of Mitch in the hub cap. Ain't no fooling me, too quick you see. 😎

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Mitch has been spotted. He is real for sure!

Cheers Paul and Mitch its looking great! For cutting rubber fuel line I suggest a cheap hose cutter that takes "stanley" style box cutter blades it makes such a good job over the side cutters. All the best Andy.

Great work as always Paul, I was taught to touch the solder to the opposite side from the heat because it will flow to the heat covering the whole fluxed area. Probable more important with larger diameter tubing.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info.

I just need to change my term "good enough" to "It doesn't matter" to up my fussy builder quotient ; > ). Today's project will proceed with more than a few "it doesn't matter" I'm sure. I'm less sure if it will improve my finished project. Thanks for another interesting, useful and very well done video, it helps.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Larry, thanks for watching and commenting.

Mitch does really exist! 1:00 Although I never really doubted you guys. 😀👍

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Mitch is Really, Really, Real.

The clean copper tube should look cool when it’s all put together. I like it when you can actually see some of those kinds of details on a bike. It’s not all just painted over and mono tone. The progress is looking great

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jeremy. The copper oil lines will get bead blasted and electroless nickel plated.

Just a suggestion for sanding that might help with the visible scratches. We use a guideline in woodworking when sanding as far as grit progression, not going up more than 50% of the previous grit. For instance, of you sand with 80 grit, the next would be 80+40=120 grit. The next would be 120+ 60=180 git and so on. The reason that progression is significant is that any less than 50% (i.e.100 after 80) is there's not much point and any more, the higher grit has great difficulty removing the previous grit's scratches if it's more than 50% higher. That may be why your 120 grit scratches are showing after going to 320. You may have to go to 1000 before the Autosol. The good news (you probably already know this) is that it gets faster and faster after each grit. For what it's worth.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ed, I will keep all that in mind. My engine has a lot of very fine scratches, but they're hard to notice from a short distance, like 3 feet. I don't want to build a perfect motorcycle, because I know from experience they usually don't get ridden.

Paul, 2 days ago the algorithm suggested your aeromacci teardown vid. By the 5th minute you earned a new sub. Loving your presentation, production, and delivery!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

perfection!!!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

a trick for "excessive" solder application if need be : the solder wick (acts as a one time use sponge to suck up solder when molten)

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

@pm270100

2 жыл бұрын

or copper braid

;-) the very first time Mitch is on the mirror at screen. Thanks Paul, thanks Mitch!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great work Paul & Mitch. For future reference, the refrigeration and air con industry use the small sized diameter copper pipes, usually measured in imperial.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Craig. I needed 5mm copper tubing, which is not Imperial. I could only find it on eBay, from China.

Paul, it looks great. I also like to mock up more involved bending using 1/8 wire as a general guide. Funny that as I get into a full fuel , oil , or brake line project I tend to get into a bending mind zone lol.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks NV. I like the sound of a "bending mind zone"!

Interesting, well done .

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Casey!

Mitch does exist ! reflect with pink shirt in the shinny hub cap at 1'01 :D Hello Mitch.

Holy moly Mitch spotting at 1:01 !

Paul Brodie's is a true master craftsman absolutely outstanding 💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎💎🤫✌️

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Thomas.

@thomasmatta7188

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie u r welcome ☕

I saw Mitch. He really does exist! 1:01 into the video, in the hub cap.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Good eye! Thanks for watching.

Saw Mitch in the hub cap reflection. Realness confirmed.

Paul I love the bicycle and motorcycle combo as I am the same way with a passion for both. Keep doing what you are doing as I love the content. Don't forget that the suspension and brake is going to move up and down here. I worry that the suspension travel is going to pull on that brake light switch with it so far away from the swing arm pivot. It might make the brake light actuate over a big bump off road but just riding around on the road might be okay. Otherwise the actuation needs to be closer to the swing arm pivot perhaps to prevent this or a spring that stretches a bit before it actuates might work best.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sean. My rear shocks are so stiff there is going to be very little rear wheel travel. But thanks for considering the movement.

Hello from British Columbia Canada Neighbor, 🇨🇦👋👍♥️😎

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Hello neighbour. Have a great day!

A felt wheel on a cordles drill and a bit of cherry red compound, will take the small scratches away. After that Autosol and you can see you and whats 100 feet behind you in the backing plate.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jorg. I don't want it too shiny, that's not my style..

@waldi2302

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodieright after I wrote my coment, I thought: Maybe he didn't want a mirror finish. I love your videos, your channel is exact what I searched for.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

@@waldi2302 Thank you.

MITCH!!! In the hub cap!!!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

What can I say?

I like the new mount even more than version 1.0

Nice job, they look much better then just using fuel hose!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@matthewsmith6486

2 жыл бұрын

Paul, your "viewership" has some heavy hitters!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewsmith6486 Is that a good thing?

@matthewsmith6486

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie Well sure!

Thank you Paul and Mitch. Watching your video and knowing British technology as well as I do I'll bet the methods used in the factory weren't much different from what you did. BTW I would appreciate a little explanation of how the oiling system works, it is not obvious to me.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Don. Send me an email and I'll send you a photo of the oiling system. My email is somewhere in the description.

For soldering copper oil lines - 50/50 solder? Stay-Brite (a fair bit stronger - used this to solder the carb float back together on the F7 Kawasaki, back in the late Eighties.)

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I just used the solder that I had in my toolbox for years!

COOL, a shot of the mysterious Mitch (by reflection). There was a vid on "Wheels through time" explaining an early bike used for cross country (Cannonball) where the front brake on the old bike had been replaced by a "twin leading shoe" hub from a Honda, because it's nice to have a front brake that actually works. I'm rebuilding some old Honda's (175 & 350 SL's) and I just checked the front hub, which is about 61/4 dia shoe but having both shoes stopping helps. The disadvantage of the Honda hub is the extra linkage for the other shoe. I was schooled by an old biker that you chop the bike, make it a hard tail, take the spring out of the foot clutch actuator so you have to hold the clutch down "like a real man" and then, you throw away the front brake because it's ugly. I asked how do you stop on a hill? He said the club riders just let their tires rest on the bumper of the behind car (because who's going to mess with a club rider?). Alternatively you could waste a couple of clutches learning how to hold in place. There was a mother & young son in traffic. A group of club riders on their loud bikes roar by. The young boy exclaims to his mother "I'm going to grow up and be a biker." To which his mother says "you have to decide which, you can't do both."

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

David, thanks for watching and commenting!

I forgot in college art class bent some old steam pipe, filled with sand and capped the ends and vola a 6 foot snake

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that is one way to do it. But, for oil lines, it's probably not a good idea to fill them with sand. If you don't get all of it out, and a few grains get into the motor, That is a problem!

Oil's well that ends well!!

when i replace brake shues i get modern materials black if i remember the difference is amazing but they squeale when using it acts like a horn the cud brakes where quite good for the day if set up correctly bsa bantam used the same brake keep up the good work uk citizen

@grahamdale1687

2 жыл бұрын

Paul great work on the oil lines but I have to agree with the comment about the rocker feed oil line, Triumph used a small diameter for a reason, I think oil in the rockers has to drain down by gravity to the sump before being picked up be the pump. One other observation is to have a short length of clear tube in the rocker feed so you can easily see that oil is circulating correctly.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I will get the brake shoes relined. I am hoping for green Ferodo linings if they are available..

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Graham. I don't think the larger rocker feed line will deliver more oil than a smaller line, because the pressure will be the same. Anyway, I will use the bike and if there is a problem, it will get fixed.

Mitch is seen on the shiny hub cab from 1968 Triumph 100... not a mystery any more :D

Well, Mitch is not a man of mistery anymore. Courtesy of that hub cap reflection.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Well, he is, because some viewers thought he was short and wide, which he is not.

Mitch in the reflection in the hub cap - short but he’s there 😀

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

You just think he's short...

We know Mitch exists we saw him in the reflection of the hub cap. We also go to see him in the woods on his mountain bike about a year ago.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Mitch is real. It's surprising how many viewers think that I film myself and do all of the editing too. Crazy!

That is a big oil line to feed the rockers, most triumphs suffer from over oiling because off the small drain holes

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

You might be right. We will see how my little motor does.

"I just have to make a few more Excelsiors"...... easy - peasy......(@15:50)

Good.. job.. sir

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Vijay 😉

Great video thanks for posting! Subbed. 😊

@paulbrodie

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. Appreciate it...

Now your just showing off 😉

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to finish the Cub!

I get that. Like my dad used to say, "A blind man running for his life woudl never notice".

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Ed... more words of wisdom!

I have seen Mitch… he appeared in the shiny hub cap. Min 1.01 😎

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

You were very lucky to catch a glimpse of him!

@macreit

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie sorry for the spoiling… couldn’t resist!!! 😆

1:01 we finally get to see Mitch!

That Triumph brake hub will be a definite improvement over the original half width cub drum... But you definitely have the skill and expertise to convert the new 8 inch hub backing plate to TLS! Then I can see you drilling the side of the drum and backing plate for lightness.... like half a Ceriani or Fontana! How much heavier is the 8 inch drum assembly than OE Cub cub front brake assembly? Either way, I am sure what you produce will be a sculptural masterpiece in lightness and efficiency! Definitely coffee time soon...

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Thomas. I think I can be happy with the SLS. I'll get some Ferodo linings for sure.

@thomaslawry5238

2 жыл бұрын

Not Ferodo green on leading shoe.... I had Ferodo brown on the leading 1" edges with green backing it up on my Yamaha 160mm dia TLS on my '73 CB125S. It was on the advice of Mount Eden Motorcycle wrecker who I scavenged most of my parts (e.g. Yamaha TLS drum) from. In Auckland, we had a street just like the side of Royal Oak, south of Rumble St, in Burnaby. Even with engine and rear braking, the standard full width 110mm Dia front SLS was next to completely faded by halfway down the road.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomaslawry5238 All drum brakes are leading shoe... SLS / TLS. Green linings have worked great on my race bikes.

WOW just got a set of tubing benders , FREE !

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

James, you are one lucky guy!

Siiiicccckkk

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

Thank you, as always. Will you put any rubber stand-offs to keep the copper from vibrating against the engine cases?

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Alan. If the oil lines vibrate I will insulate them somehow.

Hi Mitch! @1:01

He is real! You can see him in the hubcap 1:01 . The hubcap makes him look like the grey alien on American Dad.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

100% correct.

Looks like someone could make a double disc brake to fit inside the original drum hub, to look almost stock, except for some cooling holes, a brake similar to the clutches , in a bike, or automatic transmission, layered disc and steels, but use rotors as pads, maybe use a spring washer to reduce friction when not braking, maybe this could be a new brake design for smaller vehicles, have rotors sliding on splines, with a double sided pad in the middle, and a 2piece caliper making a full circle, using spring washers, or tiny leaf springs to keep them separated for friction sake! 😜 Use a cover with inlet scoop holes, and outlet hole scoops to let heat out!! A brake pad that looks like a really thick motorcycle clutch, about 15-20, maybe 25mm thick for the double sided pad, and 12-15mm for a single sided pad, with rotors around 4-5mm thick, , and upwards of 120mm outer diameter, about 100mm in the center, with about 8 12mm pistons, on each side, should bake for easy braking! Alot of work to hand make!!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

James, I just want to keep it simple. An 8" single leading shoe is what the Cub needs, but thanks for putting so much thought into the matter!

1:00 Mitch!

Good solution to the rear brake light switch mount. Would it have been better and somewhat easier to have made it out of a single piece of quarter-inch cold-rolled plate? That's just me talking from the peanut gallery. You're there doing the hands-on work, so it's still a good job. Thanks, Paul.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. There is always more than one way to do a project. When I started the switch I had no idea what the mount was going to look like. It's part of the fun!

@RReese08

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie You are correct, and who knows, you can always improve or change things someday down the road.

So stoked the 69er is back whole again! Fabulous work as always. Are you sure my Imron paint from 1999 is still good? How do I get the activator part of the paint? Keep it going!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Robert. I am not sure your 1999 Imron paint is still good. I ordered the 192S activator from the US, and had a friend of a friend bring it across the border for me.

Hello Paul and Mitch, greetings from Nebraska. Have you ever worked with Nickel Copper brake line alloy. Bends very easy and is nice stuff to work with . Cheers mate!

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Hello Nebraska! I have not worked with nickel copper brake line..

Hi Paul, before you nickel plate the Brakelightswitchmount (is this really a word) please consider to add some cable mounts ;-) cheers

FINALLY SAW MITCH!!!

@DKits1

2 жыл бұрын

Dang, that MItutoyo DRO is some sweet kit.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

No way!!

You can fit a TLS backplate into a 350 hub. Far better brake than the SLS ones.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, but I want the SLS. For the little Cub it will be perfect!

@humourless682

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie Ok. SLS brakes don't work that great, but better linings, and a custom-made cable with shorter outer, will improve them a lot.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

@@humourless682 Yes. I know TLS are better, but I think it would look out of place on the little Cub. I will see if I can get Ferodo linings.

when the flame turns green ready to go solder

Great work on the Triumph! However my question is about the white commuter bicycle in the background. Did you build it? Do you still ride bicycles much? Personally I love both bicycles and motorcycles! But I ride bicycles much more nowadays. Like for the last 35 years.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

That is a white, low trail touring bike. It is a Cycles Toussaint. I did not make it. I don't ride every day, but I do ride. Thanks for liking my Cub.

Hi Paul, I was wondering if there was pressure in the lines. I made some coolant lines for a sports car a few years ago. I didn’t put any raised edges on the ends of the lines and on the way to the grid, one of the hoses came adrift. I would hate to see all your work fail if one of the oil lines came off. By the way, a very elegant solution for the brake switch bracket! Cheers Col.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Colin. There will be a little pressure from the oil pump, but not substantial. It will be interesting to see which parts of the Cub will require attention.

@Dave.Wilson

2 жыл бұрын

It's the same on the B40, 44 and 50, theirs very little pressure in there, just a press fit. By the way, Mitch is a hansom looking guy, saw him in the reflection of the hub cap!!

@craighearn747

2 жыл бұрын

I concur that the drake switch bracket show forethought and execution in its creation.

I believe in Mighty Mitch ,,, I think of him as being made out of the same amazing stuff as electric , and irs refunds ,,, Ive never actually seen either but I do know both are real.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Next thing we know is Mitch having his own Fan Club :)

That ought to work

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I learnt something from this, I have always used a tube bender for this sort of job. Always difficult to work out where to start the bend. A former in the vice looks much better. One question Paul, why do you not part off in the lathe? Feel bad for asking, but it has been worrying me.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

Parting off in the lathe is sometimes a fussy operation, and if it goes wrong, not pretty. Much less stress to use the bandsaw and then face the end. Make sense?

@simonbirt6121

2 жыл бұрын

@@paulbrodie Not sure I agree, for two reasons. It interrupts the workflow, re-chucking etc, secondly I enjoy the drama, seriously, I only have a small lathe these days and don’t have a problem parting off. Perhaps I will make a short video on the subject. Everything else you do makes perfect sense.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

@@simonbirt6121 Seems to me that breaking a parting tool really interrupts the workflow.

I looked all the engineering reasons that 1/4” copper vs. 5mm copper are used in mechanical installations and one of the standard out reasons for these two close sizes has to do is radius. The 5mm due to its size achieves a tighter radius which I wasn’t aware of. Your installation uses soft copper it seems but would there ever be a reason to use hard drawn copper due to its better vibration performance or it not a “real world problem” in your situation? Thanks

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

I used the 5mm copper tubing because it fit the Aermacchi banjo fitting that feeds the rockers. It's also smaller than the 1/4" inlet and return lines. I don't see a reason to use hard drawn copper. Let's just keep it simple!

1:01 MITCH!

Copper is not my choice of material, the stuff work harden and then get brittle and break when there is a lot of vibration. You can of course pull over the side of the road, much harder in an airplane.

@paulbrodie

2 жыл бұрын

One option is to use less vibration!