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Post by Kristjan on Jan 26, 2015 14:38:15 GMT
Meanwhile... New Y-pipe from stainless steel. Original one fouled the suspension. Used 50,8 tubing, TIG-welded, back purged with Formier 10. New sintered pads also found their place on the bike. Only got that far. I also took some advantage of the huge building and had a little ride inside. The floor was damn slippery though!
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Post by rusty on Jan 27, 2015 10:22:22 GMT
Looking good so far:-)
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Post by Kristjan on Jan 30, 2015 14:46:25 GMT
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Post by Kristjan on Jan 30, 2015 18:40:43 GMT
Short & crappy phone video:
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Post by Kristjan on Feb 4, 2015 16:17:51 GMT
Exhaust mount is done, but chain guard didn't turn out like I wished. Better make another one. It's a pity I'm out of aluminium sheet that would suit the application.
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Post by rusty on Feb 5, 2015 15:50:54 GMT
Looking good:-) That exhaust looks pretty trick too
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Post by Kristjan on Feb 17, 2015 18:56:54 GMT
Ordered K&N pods and bought new Yuasa battery. But there's some issues as well...
Like those damn side fairings. Wont fit. Headers are on the way. Don't know what to do - cut them shorter, cut them in half, make them wider at the bottom, or use racing upper from a newer gix. There's always an option to lose the fairings and build a fighter, but that's what everybody is doing!!
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Post by Kristjan on Mar 7, 2015 18:15:01 GMT
Ordered new Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier II's today. First time to buy some new rubber for the bike. I'm sick of changing a worn one for another partworn that will wear out in 1000 km. Carb stuff isn't too difficult; I replaced needles with steeper ones, played with vacuum holes on the slides and now need main jets. 150 mains are too small!! Got to find a shop that has sizes 160+ available. Bike won't pull very good after 7500rpm but before that the front wheel has left the ground long ago. Got to send my order to somewhere to get some jets. Also waiting for some tools to properly degree the cams in. Filters are in place and I made a battery relocation plate. ECU/starter relay are under fron seat, but it may not be final.
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Post by oilyspanner on Mar 15, 2015 9:01:56 GMT
Enjoying this build ! - will be a great street sleeper.
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Post by Kristjan on Mar 30, 2015 17:29:16 GMT
Change of plan. Since I can't fit the fairing lowers due to exhaust header being in the way, and I don't want to cut them, the bike won't be fully faired. And since I want a fairing of some kind, I bought a front end off a SV1000, waiting to be delivered: Standard rear end will remain though. Don't have time and money to start bullshitting with this, too! Good news is that new rubber is fitted. I still want to lose that ugly hose that goes from the pump to the rad and I'm also looking for a straight radiator to fit instead of the curved one. Got to find someone who can do the prep and paint things I need to paint as it's a very annoying thing for me to do. The preparation, to be specific - I can't spend hours sanding plastic just to find out I need more filler here and there... let's keep this job to the specialists. Doing the wheels, frame etc is much, MUCH more easier, especially with blasting cabinet available. Not much time to get this out of the workshop, spring is just around the corner... even though it was snowing today.
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Post by Kristjan on Apr 3, 2015 17:26:07 GMT
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Post by bigkenx on Apr 3, 2015 18:52:06 GMT
Looks good fella
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Post by rusty on Apr 3, 2015 19:41:38 GMT
Have to admit that when you said about the sv fairing I did think that it would look terrible but that looks bloody brilliant:-)
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Post by earle on Apr 22, 2015 17:49:51 GMT
Nice project bud ime going to be doing smthing similaire but with an oil boiler lump ok mate doing the same 750G slabside trying to do 1127 or 1260 or 1340 or depend on bit and money. How's your doing regards Earle
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Post by Kristjan on Apr 25, 2015 13:43:41 GMT
Nice weather, good day to ride... Now runs 170 mains, pulls like a train.
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