Well I went and did it now. I purchased a frame to build into a Norley. This will be a long term project, I have the wheels and forks left from the monoshock iteneration of my commando. Immediate goal is a rolling frame and add bits as finances allow. I will build up a swingarm, going monoshock on this one, it will be easier than the commando. Heck I might eaven use the swingarm I was building up. Here is a link to the frame.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/290651217124?ss ... 1423.l2649
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Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
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Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by bwolfie » Thu Dec 29, 2011 6:42 pm
1972 Norton Combat Commando 750, 208946
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by worntorn » Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:18 pm
I saw the harley wheels on my "project" thread, they are lovely.
What will you power it with?
Glen
What will you power it with?
Glen
1975 Norton 850 MK111 Interstate
1968 Norton 650 SS
1947 Vincent Rapide 1000 series b (38th machine built after WW2)
1949 Vincent Rapide 1000 series C
2012 Vincent Glenli 1360
1972 Ossa 250 trials
1972 Ossa 250 trials
1982 Maico 490 Alpha One
1968 Norton 650 SS
1947 Vincent Rapide 1000 series b (38th machine built after WW2)
1949 Vincent Rapide 1000 series C
2012 Vincent Glenli 1360
1972 Ossa 250 trials
1972 Ossa 250 trials
1982 Maico 490 Alpha One
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by bwolfie » Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:39 pm
The wheels are the whole reason I am doing it. As for power it wil be a Buell 1200cc V-twin of some type. Around 100HP on tap to shread those lovely tires. Plus a 5 speed and electric start. I realise the HP and RPM limitations of my commando, and since the wife works for "The Motor Company" I dont feel too bad using their product. Plus parts are plentiful and sometimes cheap. Now I need to find a wrecked Buel lightning or similar to fill the giant hole in the frame.
1972 Norton Combat Commando 750, 208946
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
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bwolfie - Posts: 1972
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by swooshdave » Thu Dec 29, 2011 7:40 pm
Did you ever finish the first bike?
You probably want to go into town, and find a up to date Jap Bike store,
With a full spares department, a clean workshop, and kean young mechanics.
And ask them if theres a Grumpy Old Bloke out in the Hills, who knows how to fix Real Motorcycles.
Matt
With a full spares department, a clean workshop, and kean young mechanics.
And ask them if theres a Grumpy Old Bloke out in the Hills, who knows how to fix Real Motorcycles.
Matt
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by bwolfie » Thu Dec 29, 2011 8:33 pm
Of course not, that would make too much sense. It will be done in the spring in time for the thaw.
1972 Norton Combat Commando 750, 208946
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
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bwolfie - Posts: 1972
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by gtsun » Fri Dec 30, 2011 12:41 am
I envy you. I've seen a few Buels that were of the older more simpler look & that made me want one. I think a one off personaly built bike like this will be nice. How about nickel plating the frame?
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by bwolfie » Fri Dec 30, 2011 6:31 am
Nickle plating is an option, it will all depend on cost and availibility. I called arount to get my hardware plated on my alloy project, out of the 7 places I called, only 2 would do it, and both came in $100 cheaper than me buying replacments in stainless. I went with stainless. I understand there is great cost in the process, but come on you have to price it conciderably less than the replacment part costs. And nothing I have or do is unavailable for purchase.
1972 Norton Combat Commando 750, 208946
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
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bwolfie - Posts: 1972
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by bwolfie » Sun Jan 01, 2012 12:47 pm
Frame is done and will ship out Monday, I will have it by Friday. Then to get it into a roller. And finish the 3 bikes before it. If i could only sell the Dunstall stuff, that would finish 2 bikes off.
1972 Norton Combat Commando 750, 208946
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
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bwolfie - Posts: 1972
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by bwolfie » Sun Jan 01, 2012 7:21 pm
I have spent about 3 hours today looking at engines. Any sugestions? I have ruled out boxer BMW's and Guzzi's for obvious shaft drive reasons, and any liquid cooled inline four. I have thought about 650cc singles and various v twins. The ducati monster 620 looks promising. What does the forum think. I am open to Ideas, I was set on a buell or sportster 1200, but finding one in my price range is difficult. So I was looking for creative and different options.
Fire away....
Fire away....
1972 Norton Combat Commando 750, 208946
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
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bwolfie - Posts: 1972
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by bluto » Sun Jan 01, 2012 8:27 pm
bwolfie wrote:I have spent about 3 hours today looking at engines. Any sugestions? I have ruled out boxer BMW's and Guzzi's for obvious shaft drive reasons, and any liquid cooled inline four. I have thought about 650cc singles and various v twins. The ducati monster 620 looks promising. What does the forum think. I am open to Ideas, I was set on a buell or sportster 1200, but finding one in my price range is difficult. So I was looking for creative and different options.
Fire away....
I don't think a Ducati engine would look right in that frame....but have seen modern Triumph twins in featherbeds that look like they were made to fit at the factory....might not be any cheaper than a Sporster but waaay less vibration and they can make serious power with some work (and $$$)
BTW, might be too far away to ship but there is a Buell engine on CL for $1200 in CA... http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/mcy/2770238504.html
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by Cheesy » Thu Jan 05, 2012 3:04 pm
Well an FXR engine (whatever that actually is) does not fit in a featherbed frame, Im guessing that the Buell engine will be too tall as well, it might also be interesting to know if the Buell used a different balance factor as it is a rubber mounted engine, similar to the Commando but it uses hiem joints to locate the engine/gearbox/swingarm laterally
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by domiracer66 » Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:12 am
bwolfie wrote:The wheels are the whole reason I am doing it. As for power it wil be a Buell 1200cc V-twin of some type. Around 100HP on tap to shread those lovely tires. Plus a 5 speed and electric start. I realise the HP and RPM limitations of my commando, and since the wife works for "The Motor Company" I dont feel too bad using their product. Plus parts are plentiful and sometimes cheap. Now I need to find a wrecked Buel lightning or similar to fill the giant hole in the frame.
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by bwolfie » Fri Jan 06, 2012 10:48 am
I know i've been bidding on it. Thanks
1972 Norton Combat Commando 750, 208946
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
1973 Norton Commando 850, 301517, Cafe
Featherbead Project, Norley Cafe Monoshock
1975 Yamaha XS 650, 750 big bore kit, 2nd owner.
1977 Yamaha XS 360
Owner, Wolff Welding LLC, Franklin, WI
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by madass140 » Fri Jan 06, 2012 4:08 pm
The NEW Triton above which Bluto posted is my build, the New engine will not fit in to a Featherbed frame, the frame for this particular bike was made by me specifically for this engine, I used to manufacture Slimline frames.
there are "Featherbed" frames available fot the NEW engine, on the bike above I made a section of the frame above the engine removeable to allow top end access, not a good idea to remove the engine to get the cam covers off.
there are "Featherbed" frames available fot the NEW engine, on the bike above I made a section of the frame above the engine removeable to allow top end access, not a good idea to remove the engine to get the cam covers off.
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Re: Featherbed project, here goes nothing....
by ashman » Fri Jan 06, 2012 9:02 pm
Maybe it would fit better in a Wideline frame???
Ashley
Ashley
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