I had been toying with the idea of using this long seat on the Peugeot for a while. I had originally used it on my Tomos when it was more of a daily rider bike. Anyway I offered it up and the front bolted straight on. I really like the look and once I sat on it that really made my mind up. It's so comfortable.
I had this mudguard off an older 103 in the spares box and liked the look of it. I used a flap wheel to key the paint and remove any surface rust. Next I used some white primer. Once that's dry I'll paint it black to match the frame.
After installing the new chains I peddled the Peugeot to check all the belts and pullies were working as they should. It didn't take long before the freewheel bent the bolt holding it in place and unscrewed itself.
I beefed up the bolts holding it in place so will see if it holds up.
When I came to intall the engine on the new frame I found that the hole through the frame was 10mm but the hole through the engine was only an 8mm. I bought some M8 rod and 8mm id tube for spacers and it bolted on perfectly. Im still not sure of the angle that the engine needs to sit at so the carb clears the frame but for the photo I jammed the spring in there so the belt was tight. I also fitted the radiator and adjusted the stop on the front forks so it didnt hit it.
Due to extreme peer pressure I decided to hack up my old vogue rigid rear end and use it to temporarily replace my over length rear shocks. Happy now?
I got a bit more done on the peugeot the other day. I removed the front end from the vogue frame and installed it on the 103sp frame. The vogue frame just needs to be packaged up and then I'll post it off to Tomahawk. I installed the centre stand and seat on 103sp frame so its all coming together. Next I think I will install the motor and radiator.
I had to buy new axle adjusters to fit the dual variated peugeot swing arm. It turns out I could use half of the original set up.
This evening was the first opportunity ive had to work on the bikes since I got back from holiday. I started by cleaning the frame that Tomahawk sent me. Next I installed the dual variated swing arm which bolted straight onto the 103sp frame. Then I fitted the paioli rear shocks that I found on french ebay. When I offered up the rear wheel I realised that the shocks are a bit on the long side. They will be ok for the minute as im not sure how much ground clearance I will need for the exhaust anyway. The rear mud guard will need new holes drilling as they dont match with the new frame but I probably wont install the mud guards until I have the bike up and running. The next thing to do is remove the complete front end from the vogue and install it on the 103 frame. Then I will be able to package up the vogue frame and ship it to Tomahawk.
Finally after a 7 month wait my Simonini pipe finally arrived. The company I ordered it from was rrd-preparation.com. I would not recommend this company to anyone. The reason I ordered from them over anyone else was that its based in france so I thought shipping would be quicker and cheaper. The website has an impressive looking parts list but half of it is out of stock. When I ordered the exhaust I didnt realise it was out of stock. I was told the expected delivery time was 3 weeks. After a while I asked for a refund but got no reply. 7 months for parts is no fun so be warned and don't order your parts from this site.
Today when I got home I found that the 103 SP frame had arrived from Christophe at Tomahawk Tuning. I think I now have everything for my dual variated peugeot build.
Now that the 103 frame is on its way I thought I'd better find some rear shocks as with the new dual variated swing arm setup im going to need them. I had looked into getting gas adjustable shocks but there were tonnes of knock off versions and I didnt want to buy shocks purely on looks. I decided that because I had already upgraded to Paioli front forks I would look for the same make of rear shocks. I came across this set on ebay.
The latest on the frame is that ive paid the custom charge so I expect it will be delivered today or tomorrow.
I ordered another one of these 90 degree cable guide things for my 17.5mm PHBG. when I removed the carb from the Vogue it had snapped off. Will give the carb a good clean through before I install it again. Just waiting on this frame from tomahawk but apparently its cleared customs so may be here in the next few days.
While working on this dual variated setup for my Vogue I had been in contact with Christophe of Tomahawk Tuning who has done this conversion before. It turns out he wanted my rigid frame for a race bike project. So he offered to send me a 103 sp frame which will accept the dual variated swing arm without any frame cutting.
Heres a shot he sent me of the frame before he shipped it. Just waiting for it to arrive.
Thought I'd flip the seat today. Took it apart by uninstalling the front bolt which then enabled me to access the spring as it needed a few coils removing to get the desired height. Not actually sat on it yet as its on the bench at the moment. Going to be stiffer as there is less coils. I think it looks better a little further back.
