750 sf cameltank

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Cameltank with a small repairspot futher no damage or dents.
 

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I got this tank,the earlier round cap one.I dont however,have the kneepads. Would you
part with those ?
 

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I,m a disabled rider. Been riding modified outfits for years now without problems. Have
had my early SF since 1989 and couldnt bear to sell it. Just having a go at fitting a
chair to it. Basically all I need to do is move throttle and brakes to the l/h side.
Obviously more difficult... homemade subframe running off under where the
centre stand fits and a sturdy plate under the headstock. Not everyones cup
of tetleys,but being able to still get out and about,albeit on 3 wheels and only
having one arm and leg,makes me grin from ear to here and back. Never had
or wanted a trike. Seen a pic of a dutch blokes GT with one,would like to
see more pics of that.....or anyone else who tackled a 750 twin
 

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Had to convert to l/h shift too. Used a lav triple crossover shaft welded to underside
of subframe. Made a toe/heel lever and my foot rests on a spare russian footpeg.
 
jockula said:
Had to convert to l/h shift too. Used a lav triple crossover shaft welded to underside
of subframe. Made a toe/heel lever and my foot rests on a spare russian footpeg.
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I think Simon has a very good solution by running the shaft through the lower cross tube on the frame. That's very stable.
Pictures are still from the experimental setup. According to him, shifting gears is very easy.

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Thomas aus LAU
 
Getting the gears fine. The outer bit of pipe is bolted to a lug
on the subframe to help with stability when changing gear. The
rod to gear lever at the right side of shaft quite light. I plan to
fit a heavier stainless one ....8mm soon.
 

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Nice job with the sub-frame Jock. Clever idea using the centre stand pivot to bolt it on. There's not much call for a centre stand on a sidecar outfit.

Looks like there's not a lot of clearance between the pivoting arm on the crossover rod and the ground. I could imagine it hitting an obstacle on the road and getting damaged, or at least changing gear unexpectedly. Not sure what you can do about that other than inverting it, which would reverse the shift pattern.
 
A thought about that. I could move the clevis pin hole a good inch n a half up and
take it from there.Even thought about drilling through and putting bushes in
the subframe but am happy to try it out as is and see how it goes
 
Funny reading this thread, then last night I found myself following a sidecar rig on my way home from work. I wish I could have videoed it. The blokes left leg never moved, perhaps wooden, and there was a wheelchair on the flat decked sidecar. He seemed to be having a bit of fun - spent a lot of time on two wheels - then thundered off into the distance 😁😁😁👍
 
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Nice job with the sub-frame Jock. Clever idea using the centre stand pivot to bolt it on. There's not much call for a centre stand on a sidecar outfit.

Looks like there's not a lot of clearance between the pivoting arm on the crossover rod and the ground. I could imagine it hitting an obstacle on the road and getting damaged, or at least changing gear unexpectedly. Not sure what you can do about that other than inverting it, which would reverse the shift pattern.
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Thats a good call dellortoman. Now as well as moving the clevis up and inch or so,I could also
weld on a sturdy gaurd/ small plate in front of the pivot. All and any advice/ideas are most
welcome..... ( No, I,m not taking the chair off and selling it) !!
 
Dellortoman said:
Nice job with the sub-frame Jock. Clever idea using the centre stand pivot to bolt it on. There's not much call for a centre stand on a sidecar outfit.

Looks like there's not a lot of clearance between the pivoting arm on the crossover rod and the ground. I could imagine it hitting an obstacle on the road and getting damaged, or at least changing gear unexpectedly. Not sure what you can do about that other than inverting it, which would reverse the shift pattern.
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Had to turn the gear back to front but it wont go all the way on the splines which would
be an issue. Are these levers tapered ?. This is my spare lever which I dont mind using to
try get things right.If I put it on the other (right way round) it would have to come the outside
of the pipe which doesnt look right. Any ideas ?. Maybe could find a good ali welder or would
anybody know of a steel lever with the right spline size to make it easier for me (to weld)?
 

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jockula said:
Had to turn the gear back to front but it wont go all the way on the splines which would
be an issue. Are these levers tapered ?. This is my spare lever which I dont mind using to
try get things right.If I put it on the other (right way round) it would have to come the outside
of the pipe which doesnt look right. Any ideas ?. Maybe could find a good ali welder or would
anybody know of a steel lever with the right spline size to make it easier for me (to weld)?
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It looks like you need a bigger hammer!

Great project. Thanks for sharing the photos!

Jim
 
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