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Controller under the subframe a much better position. Damian is pulling apart the Kart steering wheel so we can use the CycleAnalyst on the bike
90x120 second subframes, iso800
Total exposure 3 hours.
Imaged over 4 sessions (28th/29th November, 3rd/4th December 2016)
William Optics ZenithStar II 80 ED
Nikon D5000
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
Detail at forward section of frame connector. I chose to make them bolt into place rather than sandwich the subframe mounts like most connectors do.
The far side of this metal subframe is wrapped around the top of a tree. Strong tree; Knox property, Carney, OK. A few days later I would extract this subframe in two pieces while attached to a 4x4 tractor.
ASM Yokohama also offers individual gusset plates for DIY. For those people that can weld but can't afford the whole kit, ASM Yokohama sells individual pieces as well.
The gussets sell for 52,500 Yen, about $570.
Whereas the AP1 rear subframe brace costs 57,750 Yen, about $600.
For more information about ASM Yokohama, please visit:
A necessary evil to get to the top transmission bolts.
Had to disconnect steering shaft, electrical power steering connectors, A/C compressor, several engine sensor wiring harnesses, support brackets, etc. to be able to drop it.
13x300 second subframes, iso800.
Total exposure 1 hour 6 minutes.
Imaging:
William Optics ZenithStar II 80 ED,
Modified Canon 350D (Baader ACF-2) with Astronomik CLS filter.
Guiding:
Skywatcher Star Travel 120,
Orion SSAG.
All on
Skywatcher HEQ5 Pro
25th March 2017
Cambridge, UK