Author Topic: NO-Link Intake (Read 34927 times)

troybilt · « **Reply #30 on:** July 23, 2015, 07:41:55 PM »

Yes I can scan into 3D just about anything. I was going to actually start scanning the LT500 boot, like you have and start with it. I think I can get somewhat close then send out the 3D printed model to some of you to check fitment, then you can give me some feedback and I can change the design etc... and iterate that way. Since I'm doing the 3D printing, its not costing me much to do that. I was having to buy the 3D prints, and each intake was costing me in excess of 200-250 ea. I've already paid for my printer sort of speak with the intakes I've printed so far.

Similarly I've done some work for another aftermarket company and designed them an intake. They made one with wire and electrical tape that was used to transfer the design/shape.

Speaking of printers, I was going to experiment with 3D printing Nylon Bridge material, pretty strong, tough and slick stuff. I think some nice bulky nylon case savers would be the bees knees on the R's...

lastly, modeling clay widely used to sculp parts etc.. that are then scanned. Might be easier than foam etc... you can buy modeling clay at any art shop pretty cheap.

troybilt · « **Reply #31 on:** July 23, 2015, 08:25:31 PM »

LT500 Boot Scanned...

Here is a start of a layout I was doing based on my stock/cr500 linkage intake for comparison. I think it needs to be thinner where it fits between the shock and frame.

Tbone07 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 24, 2015, 09:24:56 AM »

Some pictures from the left side

Tbone07 · « **Reply #33 on:** July 24, 2015, 09:30:41 AM »

Quote from: troybilt;56420

Here is a start of a layout I was doing based on my stock/cr500 linkage intake for comparison. I think it needs to be thinner where it fits between the shock and frame.

I think that might work Troy. It just might take a longer connecting tube from boot ---> carb to push the box and boot back far enough

D Bergstrom · « **Reply #34 on:** July 24, 2015, 03:14:54 PM »

Here are a couple pics of my setup I had on my computer. Will get a couple more over the weekend. The last pic is the tube that is between the carb and the oem airboot. I had the guy who did the airbox mods make it so the boot had a better angle on it.

Doug

ytman · « **Reply #35 on:** July 24, 2015, 07:12:41 PM »

DBerg... you have a nice selection of oil on the shelf. Can I come over?

Damn desert racers....enough for every pit. haha

Deuce · « **Reply #36 on:** July 24, 2015, 09:47:26 PM »

Ok I finally got to take some photos of the airbox setup I have for my bike. Sorry about the photobomb, I tried to get a bunch of shots to show it off. If you click the photos they will come up in their normal 800x600 size

The bike is an Arens no link frame with Roll Design components (call it my poor mans lobo). The rear geometry is the same as a stock frame for the upper shock mount, I just believe the shock mount is a little beefier than a stock frame. There are no factory provisions for a linkage mount, and the swingarm is a Roll Lobo

The intake tube is 2.5" aluminum. Airbox was copied from an 89 box and then tailored to fit and clear everything.

troybilt · « **Reply #37 on:** July 27, 2015, 08:45:00 AM »

Thanks guys for all the pics!! I've got a prototype no-link intake being printed right now. I will post a pic up when its completed on the printer. Next step would be to find a couple spots to send it to test fitment and determine what needs to change to fit better, etc...

Tbone07 · « **Reply #38 on:** July 27, 2015, 08:59:22 AM »

Quote from: troybilt;56517

Thanks guys for all the pics!! I've got a prototype no-link intake being printed right now. I will post a pic up when its completed on the printer. Next step would be to find a couple spots to send it to test fitment and determine what needs to change to fit better, etc...

Nice! God I could have used a new intake when riding this weekend. I'm getting robbed of power across the board.

Let me know when you need someone to help you test fitment.

D Bergstrom · « **Reply #39 on:** July 27, 2015, 03:52:02 PM »

Here is one more pic of mine, showing the clearance around the shock.

Doug

troybilt · « **Reply #40 on:** July 27, 2015, 09:18:05 PM »

Hot off the printer... Prototype genI intake for the no links. Stock shock location version.

troybilt · « **Reply #41 on:** July 27, 2015, 09:26:19 PM »

I ran out of black material.... Hence the blue... Lol!

Deuce · « **Reply #42 on:** July 27, 2015, 11:39:00 PM »

Looks good Troy. I would think that a stock shock location design should fit most no links because I believe you have the least amount of room to work if the upper shock mount is at the stock location and not raised

Tbone07 · « **Reply #43 on:** July 29, 2015, 10:04:01 AM »

Quote from: troybilt;56538

Hot off the printer... Prototype genI intake for the no links. Stock shock location version.

That looks awesome Troy. Looks like the filter will align with the sub-frame much better, as opposed to being on a severe angle

So when do we get to test fitment?

ytman · « **Reply #44 on:** July 29, 2015, 10:09:57 AM »

awesome. color is a good thing. I may get home too late to help with fitment,(end of August) but I shure would like one of these bad boys if they clear all the junk. You know...frame, shock, shock again. Great work Troy.