Monthly Archives: August 2009

Height adjustable handlebars for a Honda Fireblade.

Posted on 31 August, 2009 by Mike Freeman

Well today was a workshop day, and I continued with the last outstanding project I am making for someone else. This will bring to an end the jobs keeping me from making the pair of Edgar T Westbury’s Seal engines. … Continue reading →

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Honda Fireblade height adjustable handle bar project -progress

Posted on 28 August, 2009 by Mike Freeman

Yesterday and this morning I managed to get back into the workshop after laying in bed for the previous 5 to 6 days. That’s the problem with a much abused body unfortunately. However on a more positive note I have … Continue reading →

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Mikes-models main website

Posted on 28 August, 2009 by Mike Freeman

I must apologise to all readers of Mikes-models.com for the lack of recent updates. The first reason for no updates in the last three weeks is due to changing the web authoring software, then added complications came when my laptop … Continue reading →

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Granite kitchen plate – is it good enough for marking out?

Posted on 26 August, 2009 by Mike Freeman

One model engineering considers using a kitchen granite cutting table for marking out. However when running a measurement tool (DTI) found that the surface was far from flat varying in no particular pattern but up to 10 thousandth of an inch! Continue reading →

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Motorcycle adjustable height brackets

Posted on 17 August, 2009 by Mike Freeman

Honda Fireblade RR and machining adjustable height handlebars to fit Continue reading →

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Height adjustable handlebars for motorcycle

Posted on 16 August, 2009 by Mike Freeman

Height adjustable motorcycle handlebars made from aluminium and stainless steel by model engineer. Continue reading →

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Motorcycle adjustable handlebars -progress at last!

Posted on 10 August, 2009 by Mike Freeman

Follow the building of a set of adjustable handlebars for a motorcycle. They are made from aluminium and allow the handlebar height to raise and lower depending on the wishes of the rider. Continue reading →

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Security gate made for a good friend

Posted on 3 August, 2009 by Mike Freeman

A good friend asks for a security gate to be made. This article covers its construction. Continue reading →

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