"Snagging" the Palmelli SFC878

[phil37]

  Just starting to go through the Palmelli to rectify a few small problems that inevitably arise from a one-off prototype. Not meant in any way as a criticism of it's builder - the standard of work is very high - this is despite Steve Elliots' very limited workshop facilities - he worked out of what was pretty much a back alley lock-up. If you ever watch the "Sweeney" - they often used the alley at the back of Steve's place for filming chases and other criminal activities!
  I've mentioned on another thread the chain proximity to the swinging arm brace - but there's a few other things I'm going to rectify as well.
  So far I've spotted that the rear master cylinder has been hastily re-positioned to clear the rear unit - will move it to become level and out of the way. The flasher unit is not mounted securely - will make an anti-vibe mounting for that.  The rear wheel adjusters are bolts - this works fine except there's no facility to measure when adjusting - will use 10mm studding pinned to the adjuster blocks - same as we used on the Saxon/Motodds. Noticed tank was drumming slightly - so will make sure it's properly isolated from the frame.  No doubt I'll find one or two more snags to overcome on this beautiful machine! - Regards - Phil

 

[phil37]

  Done a few jobs and found a few more needing attention. modded the rear wheel adjusters to take 10mm studding and a nut to adjust - studding loctited and pinned to the sliding block - exact same length protruding too. Fitted a smaller rear m/cylinder reserevoir and changed the main battery and  s/motor wiring as it could chafe on other parts. The gearchange lever assembly was compromised by having the operating rod too near the mounting plate allen bolt and a spacer was used that would cause problems on this stressed part. sorted that out with c/sunk screws - much happier with that now. - Regards - Phil

 

[piranha-bro2]

Looking the goos, Phil. Awaiting the first ride reports!

 

[Vince]

Very interesting thread Phil, always good to see how to make them work at their best. Its a shame others doing similar don't post this stuff when setting there bikes up.
I find this easily as interesting as riding them and encourages riding them as there meant to be, long and hard.Going to be great to see what you think after a good run on it. That's also worth hearing about.

 

[phil37]

Yes - can't wait myself to have a blat on it - ATM the track to my house is like a mudbath as we're having a lot of building /demolition/ sewerage works all at the same time - bit of bad planning on my behalf - I am really dealing with a load of shit ! - Regards - Phil

 

[sonicboom500]

Might just be the angle but the heel plates look a bit snaggy.
Had an issue with similar ones in the past that would catch the zip cover on the inside of my boots and the screw heads
gouged up the inside.
Maybe just my heels in, toes out riding position compounded by short pegs.

Lovely bike

 

[phil37]

Might just be the angle but the heel plates look a bit snaggy. 

I'll have to wait for road testing until i find out - wasn't mentioned in the magazine road test - I don't often wear boots these days - but point taken. - regards - Phil