Cat Endura MX

markus

markus

Well-Known Member
#146
#146
Havasu Dave said:
LOL, No Owen, the more I work on it, the LESS it costs! :thumbsup:

Here's the base after several coats of Transtar polyu both inside the garage and outside in the sun. After the clear, the base coat popped out and is more visible.



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As Kool-aid man would say.......
"OH YEAAHH!!"
 
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Havasu Dave

Moderator
#148
#148
I am having brake issues- some of you saw the other post. It takes half a block to stop, no doubt because of the shear power that Tecumseh belts out. It takes off really quick, then shifts with the belt doing it's Comet thing, and I like that.

Ordered a correct six volt sealed beam, and a pit bike brake lever with built in brake light switch. I also slapped on a dimmer switch off of some Ur-A-Pee'in scooter.

I took the seat pan into my upholsterer and gave him a blown up print of the Cat Endura ad I've been using as a guide for the past six months.

Slowly and surely becoming a pit bike, but the lighting crap can be easily removed.
 
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Havasu Dave

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#150
#150
Removed the brake drum and found that the pitting on the brake surface was eating the pads and making lots of slippery dust.

I spent about an hour getting it back to smooth, scuffed the pads, centered the brake in the hub with brake applied, and tightened the axle.

Way better now.
 
thejoker

thejoker

#151
#151
Havasu Dave said:
Removed the brake drum and found that the pitting on the brake surface was eating the pads and making lots of slippery dust.

I spent about an hour getting it back to smooth, scuffed the pads, centered the brake in the hub with brake applied, and tightened the axle.

Way better now.
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Glad to hear it's stopping now.
 
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davidlamb78

Member
#152
#152
Dave, I don't spend much time in this part of the forum, so this is my first time checking out this thread. I must say, you guys blow me away! I'm always very impressed with the craftsmanship I see coming out of here. You nailed it! Your attention to detail is great. Nice job!
 
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Havasu Dave

Moderator
#153
#153
davidlamb78 said:
Dave, I don't spend much time in this part of the forum, so this is my first time checking out this thread. I must say, you guys blow me away! I'm always very impressed with the craftsmanship I see coming out of here. You nailed it! Your attention to detail is great. Nice job!
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Thank you David for the very kind words.
 
manchester1

manchester1

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#156
That bike came out really awesome. I know you put a ton of work in that seat pan and it looks great:thumbsup: It took me 3 attempts to make a bonanza seat pan.:laugh: Its a lot of work. Just a beautiful job.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
 
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Havasu Dave

Moderator
#157
#157
manchester1 said:
That bike came out really awesome. I know you put a ton of work in that seat pan and it looks great:thumbsup: It took me 3 attempts to make a bonanza seat pan.:laugh: Its a lot of work. Just a beautiful job.:thumbsup::thumbsup:
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Thank you Karen.

I now have a six volt head lamp in it, and surprise, it works so much better. Brake lever with switch is due in today. That'll give it that pit bike look. :laugh:

Seat still at upholstery.
 
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Havasu Dave

Moderator
#160
#160
It's done. I delete all of my photos here, but due to peer pressure, am putting these up. Not interested in comments, etc. Reference only. It does wheelies, and chicks dig it.

It's sold.







 
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