Thanks man! I'll have the next video out soon.

Thanks mate! I've got some ideas for paint in mind that I haven't seen on a bike like this before.

Thank you man! The foot pegs/shifter/brake pedal all came from a Yamaha R15 wreck that I had sitting around. I did have to make a simple adaptor plate to mount them to the TS frame but it mounts directly to the original TS foot peg mounts. I also moved them back a little for a more comfortable riding position. I honestly didn’t know if anything was going to fit, and I didn’t work to a plan I just tried different parts to see if they would work, a lot of stuff ended up in the scrap bin during this build as it was a lot of trial and error. As for the exhaust I had never built one before and I actually tried cutting up an RM125 pipe first but it ran like shit with that so I just ordered a bunch of cone sections from eBay and welded up something I though looked right. I loosely based it of a DG 125 Elsinore VMX pipe and got lucky with it working so well. I’m happy to help out wherever I can with your build, just DM me on my instagram @spks.lab with any questions you have. Cheers!

@@spkslab thank you 🙏

Thanks for watching 👍

@VladDrakull1 thanks for subscribing! I'm glad you are enjoying it.

Haha, I just enjoy buying tools and equipment to learn how to build my own stuff.

That is definately good and worthy to point out !!

@matthewmoilanen787 To be honest I didn't think of that at all. I just assumed that this frame was mild steel as it was originally from a cheap commuter bike. I will do some research now to make sure it is actually mild steel. Thanks for the tip 👍

Thanks man!

@johnvreede832 That is awesome info, thanks for that. I will most definitely keep an eye on that area for cracks forming now.

@@spkslab ..especially since the metal stamped parts that make the frame rails are relatively thin whilst being a cheaper alloy of steel, some of the gaps in welding was to allow some flex in some directions only, allowing stiffeness in another axis of directional/dynamic forces. If the frame was all of the same alloy material for or a full on WSB/BSB/ASB/MotoGP, or/& tubular, then yes, all joint areas would be fully welded/brazed and with specifically cast/blended webs. Plus many small capacity Japanses (& Triumph) bikes, have many of the of parts (sub) assemblies made in other countries than only in Japan, such as Brazil, Thailand, Spain, where local region supplies can contribute into the production, so some of those same lesser than racing needed strength/quality looking methods of frame design & production, suit a wider mix of nations abilities without comprimsing the overall end result, as variance mitigation is already factored into the design. Sorry for the long paragpaph of text, I don't try to appear an a**hole, butt I feel sometimes..... ;¬)

Thanks mate

Yeah, this was originally a 2007 CBR125 frame before I modified it.

Thanks! Yeah Ill see if I can rearrange to sequence back into the correct order.

Ah ok, I did think after I filmed this that maybe they were meant to be there. Do you think I should drill some new ones into it?

@@spkslab A couple 1/8" holes on the lowest point. Even an air gap helps water condensation off gas back into the air, I believe. I mean, if it's permanently airtight, then there wouldn't be a concern but it's probably a best practice to keep the bottom ends open for drainage.

Yeah good idea, I will drill some 1/8” holes in the lowest point.

Yeah I have been looking at those, and they are an option I am considering along with NSF250 fairings. I am going to try designing and making my own fairings first but if it doesn’t work out I’ll consider the Freetech fairings.

@@spkslabI’m using those blade fairings for mine

Thanks!

Thank you. I would guess there is around 50-60hrs (possibly more) in the frame so far, including the shock mounts I did in a previous episode. I have been designing and fabricating as I go with no plan to follow just enjoying the process and not worrying about time. If I was to complete something like this for someone else I would spend more time designing and planning before beginning work to reduce the hours involved in the fabrication process. I don’t generally take on commissioned jobs, however a 200cc V2 two stroke build sounds like an awesome project and is definitely something I would be interested in helping out with. If you want to contact me by email [email protected] or instagram dm @spkslab we could discuss it further to see if we could work something out.

Cheers Damo!

Thanks mate. I got the idea after doing a similar thing on a car chassis where I needed to pass the exhaust through a crossmember.

Thank you man!

Should be playing in 4k now.

Thanks man, I really appreciate the support 👍

Thanks for tuning in!

Thanks man, I just checked out your channel, that bike is sick! I would like to do an electric bike soon, and I am planning to do a drag bike as one of my next builds too. For my CBR fairings I was originally planning to use Honda NSF250 or RS125 GP fairings with custom mounts. I also considered making race fairing from an R3 or Ninja 250 fit with custom brackets. I’m now thinking I will try shaping my own design out of aluminium, then will potentially remake them in fibreglass for track use.

I am going to make a new subframe out of aluminium tubing that will bolt to the frame. Then I will make a new seat/tail piece to suit the subframe.

@@spkslab I'm excited to see the seat you make.

Thanks for the support! There will be a lot more videos to come!

Awesome! Thanks for watching!

Cheers man!

@Bueunt Thanks man! Yeah I figured it needs a muffler to run properly, I just wanted to see if it would start before I got too much further along in the project. I probably wont run it again until it has the full exhaust system made and the muffler installed. Cheers for the support!

Yessir 👍

Glad you enjoyed it

I think it would be ok. The tyre I am using is a rear slick designed for moto3/rs125 gp bikes. Thanks for watching!

Yeah, Im looking forward to the first ride.

🤙😎

Thanks mate, yeah hopefully it will be fast and fun to ride.

Thanks! Heaps more to come soon.

Cheers! I'm always on the lookout for a 450x engine so I can get that wide ratio gearbox. Id also like the electrics from an 450x so I can run a headlight for back street night rides when it's done!

Haha yeah, the kicker got a workout but seems to be holding up fine 😂

Thanks man! I really appreciate the support

Thanks man, that means alot!

Cheers mate! I'd say my skills are just average but I have a crack anyway haha

Cheers man, Ive got a few more car and bike projects on the go, Ill try and start filming those too.

Thanks! me too haha

@jiyushugi1085 Thanks! I agree these are a fun, easy bike to ride. I steepened the rake on the frame to match the geometry of 70's flat track race bikes which had frames with steep head tube angles for quick steering response. For any other style of riding I agree a slacker rake would be better but even for normal riding this bike seems to be stable and handle well. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

Thanks 👍

Thanks! I appreciate that!

Thanks mate!

Thanks, I get by with what I have, but a mill will definitely make things way easier and improve the quality of the parts I make.

Thanks, that would be awesome, but I would be stoked just to get paid a little bit from KZbin if I can get enough subscribers. A patreon might be something I consider later if I can keep improving the videos and grow the channel more.

Mine is a 4 stroke, they are easier to find than 2 strokes.

Yeah I know, the wheel bearing wasn't my best work, I'm not proud of it. I will most likely get another wheel and get it machined properly, then use this one as a spare. The crush spacer between the sprocket bearing and wheel bearing is just a piece of 26od/20id aluminium tube that the axle slides through.