2nd February 2006 - 850cc Reliant trike

Published on 7 November 2022 at 12:49

After printing out the top 50 jobs that have to be done,

it's off down to the shed.

If I can get a fair amount done today will be well happy.

As usual this update is done whilst I'm thawing out and during coffee breaks.

The light shells are not in a good way, but they are still solid, so after a good wirebrushing down and skiminng some filler into the pits

1st job of the day is to paint the holders that the side lights sit on.

Now on these 2 the shell of the chrome is still pretty good, so after masking the shells up its time to give them several coats of paint, thru-ought the day..

Next up is the other indicator side light... again the chrome is shot on this one, so its back to the wire wheel and several light coats of paint thru-ought the day..

The same treatment goes for the lens holder..

Whilst there drying its of into the leantoo to mount the ignition coil into the electric box. (not only did the spring washers that Odie brought down come in handy but the nuts as well..

And yet again I seem to be taking the trike back to bits again. This time its the struts that have to be removed - I made a monumental cock up and there 3 inches too long.( I didn't allow for the springs compression, so when I said add another 1 inch to t

The next job was to remove the petrol tank. This is purely a safety measure in case I have got my measurements for the struts wrong. Either way the petrol tank will be staying were it is, I may just have to remount it a bit higher...

Next job was to remove the brake rod from the old master cylinder, just my luck the bloody things been welded in so out comes the angle grinder....

and eventually with the help of a stone chisel its free, a good cleanup on the wire wheel soon has it ready for its first coats of paint..

Next item I found lying on the workbench was the alternator adjuster plate - so it also had the wire wheel and paint treatment..

Now it says on the instructions to insert bush into lathe and with a shap knife cut to desired size....

(After I stop falling outa me chair with laughter). Put the grinding wheel on the bench grinder

and stood there for ages grinding the bushes down to required size..

An din goes these bushes

Closely followed by this pair on the other end.

eventually had all 8 bushes ground down to size, and with some grease managed to get them inserted into there homes on the lower radius bars. Also after some perssuasion managed to get the stainless inserts fitted as well..

Next I tried to fit them, not as easy as it sounds due to holes being blocked up with paint and then everything being out of line.... - But eventually managed to get the front left radius arm fitted and loosely bolted..

after a lot of bad language managed to get the axle to line up and some threaded bar (temp measure) thru one side and the bush, but it wouldn't lign up the other side... Looks as if I'm gonna have to wait until the struts are shortened and replaced on the

This rod has seen better days

Not sure this brake rod is gonna be recoverable

I think all in all not a bad day.

I have taken the struts to be shortend, It gave them a good laugh...

Unfortunately for me there really busy at the moment so its gonna be around Tuesday next week before they will be ready....

JOBS TO DO LIST.

01. struts 3" too long - are away being shortend - ready Tuesday TBC
02. Either sleeve the steering stem or replace it. (sizes to be added as I do it)
03. get new stainless spring rods for springs on forks including nuts..(sizes to be added as I do it)
04. have the choice of 3 wheels 17" 18" & 19" - which one will depend on how much is taken of the struts..
05. Wheel spindle to be made/modified (think I may have one that just needs shortening..
06. Wheel spacers need to be made, (sizes to be added as I do it)
07. need brake disc and bolts if useing 19" wheel (honda cb 550/4) and poss another disc..
08. Need disc brake mounts making (sizes to be added as I do it)
09. handlebars to be rechromed or painted - depending on which ones I use.
10. throttle cable to be made (sizes to be added as I do it)
11. front light,indicator mounts (inc number plate) to be made.
12. Speedo mount to be made..
13. source a coffin petrol tank (for electrics).
14. put manifolds back on engine..(exhaust manifold not arrived yet)
15. bolt on temp exhaust (hopefully get new one made to my pattern)..
16. bolt on altinator
17. need waterpipe circlips (6 x 20mm 4 x 40mm 2 x 30mm)
18. get fanbelt and install..
19. fit electronic ignition (currently on new points and condensors, so not important)..
20. new rocker gasket required as i broke the one I got and it seeps oil..
21. bend clutch arm on gearbox..
22. clean and paint clutch pedal..
23. fir clutch rod..
24. fit front seat..(need new hinges)
25. fit clutch pedal
26. drain and refill gearbox with new oil (have oil)..
27. Drain and refil diff (have oil)..
28. measure up and make rear bench. (sizes to be added as I do it)
29. fit rear lights..
30. fit number plate..
31. install prop shaft..
32. install lower radius arms.. (will have another go tomorrow, but may need to wait until struts are done.).
33. ..
34. wire the trike...(need wire)
35. ..
36. fit both side lights..
37 install painted indicator lights..
38. make sure petrol tank filler hose is mounted securely..
39. install brake hose between rear brake drums...
40. install master cylinder to frame..
41. check to see if i have pipes from master cylinder to rear wheel..
42. mount seloniod in electric box under the seat..
43. need flasher unit
44. install flasher unit in electric box under the seat
45. fit gear lever in gearbox..
46. ..
47. install rear brake lever..
48. need rear brake switch - barrel type from early Honda's..
49. mount front mudguard (have few chrome Honda ones 2 choose from)..
50. time up engine properly..

sure there's loads more to be added to this list.
The jobs are not in any order - and I will delete them as I get them done...

Some time - same place tomorrow ---- THAT'S ALL FOLKS !!!! ----

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