CASTINGS! Pretty enough for the casting couch! -

CASTINGS! Pretty enough for the casting couch!

3/1/2012

Hullo there! Great news! Those wooden patterns you saw here not long ago yielded some really nice castings!
Sorry for the delay in updating the blog, have been working hard on figuring out the CNC machining setups. Also, have been posting stuff on the Facebook page, neglecting to post an update here. But...here goes!

Can you spot the difference :-)

Two complete sets on the foundry floor, fresh from the shot blasting cabinet, still warm!
Machining has begun on one of the sets, currently figuring out the best sequence of operations for efficiency and accuracy and the machining fixtures required. This is moving a LOT quicker than me learning as I went along on the old manual Bridgeport three years ago! Stay tuned!
Best wishes,
Aniket

22 Comments

Jason

3/3/2012 01:45:58 am

Wow...it's getting so close I can feel my cheque book getting lighter :-)
Keep up the good work.

Aniket

3/7/2012 04:28:49 am

Hey Jason! great to see your comment :-)
Will try my best to not lighten your cheque too much!

slvano

3/5/2012 04:17:07 am

amazing work !!!!

Sunil

3/6/2012 01:02:53 am

Hi Aniket,

Wow looking v.cool (might wanna get those chromed up) can't wait to see it all put together :)

Jesuraj

3/11/2012 05:20:35 am

Nice. I think it will look more than Harely Davidson.

Kritish Shenoy

3/17/2012 12:27:27 am

hello there!!!
Its really amazing work you've done with this royal enfield!!!
I've been keepin' track of all the videos you've posted on youtube :)
FYI even i ride a royal enfield bullet 350cc back here in India!!!
So keep continuing!!! once again gr8 work!!!

JohnS

10/25/2012 06:31:41 am

I agree. I think it looks way classier than the new Sportster motors. My reaction was, damn, what a beautiful motor! I've never thought about a custom crafted bike before, but I'm thinking about it now.

Scott

3/30/2012 11:58:25 am

This is becoming greatness! The castings look good from here and I am beginning to clear out space to start building away - my wife will be thrilled to be sure. What is the option for the crank these days? A custom forging or something more proletarian? Also - how about gasket sets and all the little bits and pieces that will be necessary to have a working, power-thumping engine? These castings look so good that I am starting to plan a ride!!

Jesuraj

4/15/2012 01:00:50 am

Hi friend any update?

Kunal

4/15/2012 10:35:12 pm

Can we get these engines in India or will be sold only in US.

aniket

5/22/2012 05:09:34 am

Hi Kunal,
Unfortunately, any mods to frames and engines is prohibited by law in India. Doing this legally is impossible but I'll keep looking into ways to do so!

WRXr

5/15/2012 02:19:54 pm

Excellent Stuff!. WIll the new engine be able to accommodate "Big Head" Bullet heads as well?

aniket

5/22/2012 05:07:28 am

Hi WRXr, it may be possible to fit the Big Heads, would need to get my hands on one to confirm though!

WRXr

6/16/2012 04:29:35 pm

I understand that Hitchcock's in England has recast them. Perhaps they could provide dimensions.

Scroll down.

http://www.hitchcocksmotorcycles.com/accessory-engine-cylinderhead

WRXr

6/19/2012 01:58:51 am

Aniket-

One more question for you: Will this engine fit into a stock frame or will modification be required in the form of lengthening and further gussets?

aniket

6/19/2012 04:55:14 am

Hi WRXr,
The front cylinder being angled forward doesn't allow the motor to drop into a stock frame- the top tube has to be cut and stretched 6"...I'm also planning a different version of the toptube/downtube setup which will significantly reduce this stretch for those wanting a shorter wheelbase for quicker turns. These two options will allow the choice of either a long 'vintage touring' proportion such as the Brough, Matchless, AJS V twins or a sportier short one such as the Vincent. Thanks!

WRXr

6/19/2012 09:56:39 am

If I recall, the Brough had a wheelbase of 58 inches. The enfield has a wheelbase of 54...so that would stretch it a bit. I would imagine that the top frame would be triangulated with another cross piece as well? Or better yet encapsulated to create an oil tank like on the vincent? If the whole affair could be kept "low-rise" it may indeed look very Brough-like.

Just thinking out loud...

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7/9/2012 05:34:54 pm

I just created a weebly account after finding your blog, thanks.

Ben

7/19/2012 02:48:20 am

This would be my dream motorbike ! The way the bike fits the new engine is perfect in the proportions ,I think the long version will be best looking for this type of build !
Royal Enfield should beg you tu join them ! Bravo !

ron kramick

9/5/2012 02:17:39 am

you are my hero. snif. So much work, so much beauty in a single angel...

mark trezza

10/25/2012 06:45:04 am

if you cant get one you might want to contract work out?? http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=8KLNJ8d8Vqc

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12/13/2012 03:39:54 am

Congratulations on having one of the most sophisticated blogs I've come across in some time! Its just incredible how much you can take away from something simply because of how visual Congratulations on having one of the most sophisticated blogs I've come across in some time! Its just incredible how much you can take away from something simply because of how visually beautiful it is.

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