Here are some final shots that I was meant to post on Friday, these are before the LED and mounting holes went in the side.
MINI MOTO MAYHEM
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Here are some final shots that I was meant to post on Friday, these are before the LED and mounting holes went in the side.
So here goes the single slot conversion for the GTX 660.
First off the stock cooler was removed and the shielding for the two DVI ports. I then chopped through the connecters to the top port (pic not posted, it really was horrific)
This allows me access to the IO plate.
This was also sawn in half ... well I did say it's not for the feint hearted. I decided to add to the cards torture by showing its own mutilated body parts BWAHAAHAAHAA
The exposed connection is covered with the port cover that EVGA put on their cards (Nice touch EVGA) This makes it a lot tidier
Then the cards IO shield was cut in half, filed and sanded. The remaining fixing points were used without the need to make new ones, made things very easy
Had a delivery ... A nice EK water block, After the cards face lift it needed some love.
Final pic of the card in all its single slot glory, Suits you sir !!
So with an other of those lil jobs out the way, I can move on to the next one ..
First off the stock cooler was removed and the shielding for the two DVI ports. I then chopped through the connecters to the top port (pic not posted, it really was horrific)
This allows me access to the IO plate.
This was also sawn in half ... well I did say it's not for the feint hearted. I decided to add to the cards torture by showing its own mutilated body parts BWAHAAHAAHAA
The exposed connection is covered with the port cover that EVGA put on their cards (Nice touch EVGA) This makes it a lot tidier
Then the cards IO shield was cut in half, filed and sanded. The remaining fixing points were used without the need to make new ones, made things very easy
Had a delivery ... A nice EK water block, After the cards face lift it needed some love.
Final pic of the card in all its single slot glory, Suits you sir !!
So with an other of those lil jobs out the way, I can move on to the next one ..
The Res arrived from Phame, and I can tell you photos do not do this thing justice, The parcel box was all painted up with his logo and I took care not to rip the box to bits to get at the goodies (Kid at Xmas)
I'd asked James to print off a template from the model to make cutting out the tank easier, this was in the documents pocket taped to the box so it was I good job i'd not destroyed it while opening.
So here's the contents, Res and template. James had also sent me a link so that I could order up the right size O' ring and yes You can see that it's been leak tested and it's the dogs danglies.
So the template was cut out and positioned on to the tank
and then on to cutting with the dremel, I used a wheel that was small (read worn down) the smaller diameter wheel made it easier cutting around the tight radius.
I had a quick file down of the shape and done a test fit, as I was doing this I got carried away with the camera and done a few mock ups, the shape still needs a lil tweeking but for now enjoy the pics.
My better half has started the new seat cover, the blue crushed velvet really catches the light
F'in fly ruined the shot grrrr
This is the first time that I've seen how the colours are going to work together, I'm liking a lot
I'd asked James to print off a template from the model to make cutting out the tank easier, this was in the documents pocket taped to the box so it was I good job i'd not destroyed it while opening.
So here's the contents, Res and template. James had also sent me a link so that I could order up the right size O' ring and yes You can see that it's been leak tested and it's the dogs danglies.
So the template was cut out and positioned on to the tank
and then on to cutting with the dremel, I used a wheel that was small (read worn down) the smaller diameter wheel made it easier cutting around the tight radius.
I had a quick file down of the shape and done a test fit, as I was doing this I got carried away with the camera and done a few mock ups, the shape still needs a lil tweeking but for now enjoy the pics.
My better half has started the new seat cover, the blue crushed velvet really catches the light
F'in fly ruined the shot grrrr
This is the first time that I've seen how the colours are going to work together, I'm liking a lot
I have been talking to my good friend Asphiax (AT-AT, BORG Cosmos, USS EURISKO) We were discussing the side panels which cover the exposed battery.
Asphiax has started his own business making custom computer parts and also a workshop where he will teach you how to use the machines and give access to much of the machinery used in some of the awesome builds you see in this forum. He is also sponsoring the build
Anyway, back to the panel, I was thinking of having an inlayed Mayhems logo but decided it would be too expensive and a decal would be just as effective, but Sander suggested a few ideas and offered to help. So after a few days he came back to me with a few ideas.
The first render of the suggested logo
He then suggested that we do a nice 3D image and curve the Mayhems lettering, There's nothing like having extra input in the design stage. His idea is brilliant and will give a nice bike like detailing feel to the logo, here's the rendering
So the original template was transfered onto acrylic, cut, filed and sanded. I took a few reference shots for Sander to work with and sent the panels to Holland.
Originally he was going to use his CNC to do the logo, but with varying results we needed to take a different approach. Here's a pic of the CNC doing it's thing, the battery is for reference and shows just how small this logo is.
There was to much heat for such a small part and so we went with the component being laser printed, the result
Here's a pic showing the curved lettering (this is going to look so cool on the bike)
Please take some time and check out Sanders business, if you're after adding that lil extra WOW to your build, Sander is definitely worth talking too.
Mod With Me will be producing the decals for the bike and also some masking items for the paint work.
Thanks Sander
Asphiax has started his own business making custom computer parts and also a workshop where he will teach you how to use the machines and give access to much of the machinery used in some of the awesome builds you see in this forum. He is also sponsoring the build
Anyway, back to the panel, I was thinking of having an inlayed Mayhems logo but decided it would be too expensive and a decal would be just as effective, but Sander suggested a few ideas and offered to help. So after a few days he came back to me with a few ideas.
The first render of the suggested logo
He then suggested that we do a nice 3D image and curve the Mayhems lettering, There's nothing like having extra input in the design stage. His idea is brilliant and will give a nice bike like detailing feel to the logo, here's the rendering
So the original template was transfered onto acrylic, cut, filed and sanded. I took a few reference shots for Sander to work with and sent the panels to Holland.
Originally he was going to use his CNC to do the logo, but with varying results we needed to take a different approach. Here's a pic of the CNC doing it's thing, the battery is for reference and shows just how small this logo is.
There was to much heat for such a small part and so we went with the component being laser printed, the result
Here's a pic showing the curved lettering (this is going to look so cool on the bike)
Please take some time and check out Sanders business, if you're after adding that lil extra WOW to your build, Sander is definitely worth talking too.
Mod With Me will be producing the decals for the bike and also some masking items for the paint work.
Thanks Sander
Thanks James, I'm very conscious about the finish of this build, I'm a bike fan and really want the bike to stand up to close scrutiny, it would just niggle me if I knew there was something there that wasn't quite right.
Indeed ^I sat here spamming F5 as you were posting didn't want to post because of the chain break
Thanks Hyburnate, I appreciate you waiting until I had finished getting the log up to date. I'm still catching up with replying to comments.
Stunning build, subbed
Thanks man
awesome build man!!
Thanks guys, Will update with a few days. I have a few days off and can crack on with the build.
****ing awesome, so good cant wait to see more
Thanks Guys, will update later today. Just catching up on comments
Thanks 3t3P,
The CNC work was done by a friend, If you have seen the watercooled Pi project, that's the guy who done it. He works as a CNC machinist and it was done in his workshop. Having said that those little CNC machines are becoming more and more available and i'm seriously considering getting one.
Another option is of course start up companies like my good friend Sanders...Mod With Me, Renting workshop time and training, So the custom parts you see in this build are available if you have the imagination.
On the battery side of things, a smaller lithium polymer battery was my first option however although being light they are much heavier in another area.... My wallet
it might be something I can look into when funds are more available or when the cost comes down.It would have been nice to attend the Insomnia event next month but the ASUS Maximus VI Impact wont be released any time soon and I think trying to get it done by then would compromise the finish, so it will have to wait for the next event. I will be contacting MCN (Motorcycle News) and see if they are interested in doing an article on MINI MOTO MAYHEM
this thing is absolubtley ridiculous, I love it.
as for the batteries i wouldn't suggest going down the lipo route if you have no experience with them. you need to look at things like capacity and C rating in order to get the right one that wont just explode when you use it. Also you would need to add a lipo cutoff circuit or a low voltage alarm, because if a lipo gets too discharged it actually can explode but at best case it will puff up, smoke and be dead forever.
then theres the charging, you need a special lipo charger and know how to use it, even then you need to keep them in a fieproof bag just incase they do blow.
They arent really as bad as i just made them sound but those things can easily happen.
I'd say stick with lead acid; 1)because they look more motorbikeish 2)safer 3)cheaper 4)you really dont need the extended run time that multiple lipos would give since the riding thing is just an event gimmick. (an awesome one at that)
that res is amazing the way it fits into the "fuel tank" , cant wait to see this progress into its final stages
Thanks Smithy, For me it was much about cost. I didn't realise that those batteries have the dangers of blowing up, so relieved about the choice and yeah the bike won't be ridden for extended periods.
it's also time for an update
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UPDATE 26/07/13
Big update today, there's a few days of stuff to get through. Sander has had the other panels logo 3D printed. This is for him and to promote his business on.
He has also out sourced the decals and hopefully they'll be in the post next week sometime.
I have been making some brackets to mount the reservoir and pump, to be honest it's been a pain and it has taken me a few attempts to get right. I used cardboard templates and transfered them onto red acrylic. The triangular bracket doubles up to hold a bulkhead fitting from bitspower, which will allow the fuel breather to be connected to the res.
The angles were quite tricky to work out and the brackets have to position the reservoir at the correct height, I was going to mount the reservoir directly inside the tank, but after making the brackets I found that there wasn't enough room to get the fixings in. So the res has to be mounted to the frame.
On a plus side it did make it easy to mount the pump
The triangular bracket doubles up to hold a bulkhead fitting from bitspower, which will allow the fuel breather to be connected to the res.
The next few pics are of the res fitted,
In the next two images you can see just how much has been crammed under the seat/tank unit.
So now we move on to some cool stuff, A few months ago I was reading someones build log and he came up with these amazing anti-kink rings that interlocked, I absolutely loved them and thankfully they are now available. Here they are
These will be used for the fuel breather (return flow) into the res. These are gorgeous so here's a few more pics
You can see why the bulkhead fitting was needed
The black fittings are from Primochill, I picked these up on offer for 99p each :thumb:
While we're talking about Primochill, I also had a delivery from the states. I don't think these are available in the UK yet.
I will be using acrylic tubing around the M'board and like the concept of these fittings, I have had a play and they grip remarkably well. There is also a flow indicator this will give the feel of an open clutch basket and will spin away to itself giving the impression that there's a motor in there somewhere ticking away.
A quick pic of how this system works, There's some tubing there to stop the tube collapsing when bending
I struggled to find something to bend the tubing around to give me the radius I wanted, but then realised I had a box full of graduated forms I could use (my socket set)
This piece connects the radiator to the bulkhead which then returns to the reservoir
The great thing about this forum is the good ideas others have and what they post on their logs, I wanted a display to use as a dashboard, the stuff available from usual sources is just too big and so when Scott posted his display it solved a problem for me, here's the display I ordered. I've put my mobile next to it to give an idea of scale.
and the info it displays
So I have a few holes to drill into the frame to route cables/wires and then the frame can go off for powder coating, still waiting for the ASUS impact to be released but it's getting there.
UPDATE 26/07/13
Big update today, there's a few days of stuff to get through. Sander has had the other panels logo 3D printed. This is for him and to promote his business on.
He has also out sourced the decals and hopefully they'll be in the post next week sometime.
I have been making some brackets to mount the reservoir and pump, to be honest it's been a pain and it has taken me a few attempts to get right. I used cardboard templates and transfered them onto red acrylic. The triangular bracket doubles up to hold a bulkhead fitting from bitspower, which will allow the fuel breather to be connected to the res.
The angles were quite tricky to work out and the brackets have to position the reservoir at the correct height, I was going to mount the reservoir directly inside the tank, but after making the brackets I found that there wasn't enough room to get the fixings in. So the res has to be mounted to the frame.
On a plus side it did make it easy to mount the pump
The triangular bracket doubles up to hold a bulkhead fitting from bitspower, which will allow the fuel breather to be connected to the res.
The next few pics are of the res fitted,
In the next two images you can see just how much has been crammed under the seat/tank unit.
So now we move on to some cool stuff, A few months ago I was reading someones build log and he came up with these amazing anti-kink rings that interlocked, I absolutely loved them and thankfully they are now available. Here they are
These will be used for the fuel breather (return flow) into the res. These are gorgeous so here's a few more pics
You can see why the bulkhead fitting was needed
The black fittings are from Primochill, I picked these up on offer for 99p each :thumb:
While we're talking about Primochill, I also had a delivery from the states. I don't think these are available in the UK yet.
I will be using acrylic tubing around the M'board and like the concept of these fittings, I have had a play and they grip remarkably well. There is also a flow indicator this will give the feel of an open clutch basket and will spin away to itself giving the impression that there's a motor in there somewhere ticking away.
A quick pic of how this system works, There's some tubing there to stop the tube collapsing when bending
I struggled to find something to bend the tubing around to give me the radius I wanted, but then realised I had a box full of graduated forms I could use (my socket set)
This piece connects the radiator to the bulkhead which then returns to the reservoir
The great thing about this forum is the good ideas others have and what they post on their logs, I wanted a display to use as a dashboard, the stuff available from usual sources is just too big and so when Scott posted his display it solved a problem for me, here's the display I ordered. I've put my mobile next to it to give an idea of scale.
and the info it displays
So I have a few holes to drill into the frame to route cables/wires and then the frame can go off for powder coating, still waiting for the ASUS impact to be released but it's getting there.
Firstly, let me say that this build is immense, look forward to seeing the finished job
Secondly, I must know, whats the correct name for those inter-locking anti-kink things you have? Also did you find the Primochill Rigid stuff in the UK? Its like gold dust
Thanks pgi957,
Here's the correct product name for the anti-kink things, copy/paste into google
Feser TFC VA Tubes Connector Set for 1/2" (13mm) OD Tubing
The Primochill stuff was shipped from the USA, and even then it was difficult to get hold of, It's a very new product and I guess it's in great demand.
also wondering
Here's a link to where I got this screen from ... it didn't take too long for delivery either
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121106592717?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Cheers guys
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You're most welcome SM, it's a nice lil screen at a very reasonable price.
Cheers matey
Expensive but damnit they're nice, nicer then coils anyhow. I thought at much about the Primochill Rigid, guess I'll have to sit tight until it reaches Europe.
I'm going to look into the GOverlay thing too, I had been looking at some display or other to show system information, looks like just the ticket.
No worries pgi947,
Luckily I didn't need a long run of the anti kink things, Just imagine fitting out a whole rig with that stuff ...
So so glad you ported this in from troll central mate
I now get to read it minus the BS comments of infants
I to have ordered one of those screens
Absolutely stunning thus far
Thanks mate, I can't complain about any of the other forums but I am finding Overclockers the busiest and friendliest yet.
Glad you like it
Cheers 3t3P, The display is perfect for the build and should be fairly easy to fit.
The batteries did have some thought, and it took a few nano seconds when I saw the price, it would have made things much easier using Lipo.
I'd love to have one of those and yeah it would be great to machine aluminium, having said that I wouldn't be able to leave it alone and my free time would be spent making stuff
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MINI UPDATE 30/07/13
After the big update, here's a not so big update
Mod With Me have just sent through pictures of the decals for the belly pan, They're looking good and when applied to the belly pan will give the bike a "race" feel
The decals have been mounted with a backing, to help position in place
Once in place, peel off the backing
Smooth down, making sure there are no air bubbles (I might use water in this stage)
and peel off the front
Looks really good ...
These are the manufacturers that I will be using for my hardware and .. err bits
A huge thanks to Sander and Mod With Me, He's been brilliant keeping me up to date with the progress of these parts
I'm looking forward to getting these through the mail
MINI UPDATE 30/07/13
After the big update, here's a not so big update
Mod With Me have just sent through pictures of the decals for the belly pan, They're looking good and when applied to the belly pan will give the bike a "race" feel
The decals have been mounted with a backing, to help position in place
Once in place, peel off the backing
Smooth down, making sure there are no air bubbles (I might use water in this stage)
and peel off the front
Looks really good ...
These are the manufacturers that I will be using for my hardware and .. err bits
A huge thanks to Sander and Mod With Me, He's been brilliant keeping me up to date with the progress of these parts
I'm looking forward to getting these through the mail
UPDATE 11/08/12
Time for an update, First on the list is finding a better home for the pump, Someone made a good call and reminded me that the pump might not run properly, so with that niggling me I needed to move it so that it would get a good feed.
I had to add another outlet to the res, which wasn't a big deal but it was very close to the inlet, so to direct the return flow away from the outlet I used some hard tubing and made a U bend which will spray coolant upward to the underside of the Mayhems logo. (Should be a really nice effect)
I have also been doing some sleeving, and discovered that I have one of those nasty electronic thingies (resistor/capacitor) on the cable. Really don't like it when PSU manufacturers do this. So that had to be moved further up the cables as it was right on the 24pin connector and impossible to sleeve neatly.
With it moved the sleeving was much easier
I have also had delivery of the logo's, decals and masks from Mod With Me, photo's to follow. I decided to double check the bodywork fitting before I started final paint and applying decals. I'm glad I did.
I fitted the Graphics card and m'board tray. before putting on the bodywork ... The bike looks good without it's clothes
So when I refitted the bodywork I found that I still need to make some alterations so that it will fit properly, which means re-doing the belly pan, I'm glad I picked up on it now rather than ruining the decals on the belly pan later.
Still a fair bit to do but it's getting there and I'm happy with the progress
Wow, this is something else!
Crazy build but I love it
Thanks guys, Happy you like.
It is kinda nuts isn't it