Kent2406 Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Those are 2" dia. PVC pipe painted. Inside dia. fit perfect over the forks for a snug fit. Got the idea from customfighters.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted May 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2012 Just a mock up, but it's getting there! Sub-frame is getting welded Tuesday. Brake lines should arrive Tues or Wed. Should be smooth sailing after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayjie15 Posted May 28, 2012 Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 ^^^It appears your cat approves of the work you have done thus far. Very nice work. It will be something to be proud of when you finish it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted May 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 28, 2012 Yeah, that's my buddy! He follows me around like a dog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 It will run this weekend! Please ignore my messy garage. I can't believe I've let it get that bad either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Looking good. Would have to see it in person, but looks like the headlight needs to be moved up a bit? Nice build for the rest of it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yeah, I agree, I think it may be a little too low. I was trying to even out the spacing around the brackets. I plan on making a small windscreen to cover the guage and bracket, so I'll wait until I do that before deciding if it should move or not. Tonight, putting fresh filter and oil in, a little petro, and see if it will fire up. If all goes well, I'll get the carbs synced. Hopefully my brake lines are waiting on me when I get home. And just found out, the longer caliper bolts I ordered are on back order until next week, of course. Still need to wire in the front turn signals and headlight. So until then, I'll be able to fire it up and look at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 How's it coming along? Saw this thread for the first time last week and I'm impressed with the rebuild. Wanna see how she looks finished and running.....minus the caliper bolts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 It's pretty much done! I've rode it to work a couple of days this week, so far. Doing a few tweeks here and there and still need to get the suspension set up right. The biggest problem I'm having is, it's starving for fuel at higher RPMs and or higher speeds. With removing the body work and ram air setup, I expected this. It's just a matter of getting it all figured out. Maybe this weekend I'll get it cleaned up and take some pictures.As for the caliper bolts, I canceled the order and just went to the hardware store and bought the strongest bolts I could get (8.8). I was wanting actual caliper bolts just for the piece of mind. But as far as I know, there no stronger, so F'it. It's not like I'm going to any tracks, so these should be fine. And if not? I guess I may end up finding out what it's like to crash the bike twice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 awesome sauce... Looks great man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 Looks good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted June 7, 2012 Report Share Posted June 7, 2012 As for the caliper bolts, I canceled the order and just went to the hardware store and bought the strongest bolts I could get (8.8). I was wanting actual caliper bolts just for the piece of mind. But as far as I know, there no stronger, so F'it. It's not like I'm going to any tracks, so these should be fine. And if not? I guess I may end up finding out what it's like to crash the bike twice.I used regular bolts on mine, I couldn't find longer caliper bolts anywhere. Not sure what ones you ordered but the 03-at least 08 are the same bolt.Bike looks good, I always loved the blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted June 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Well, all the bugs are worked out and it runs great! Had a problem with fuel starvation and figured it was plugged jets, and the picture below pretty much says it all. Gotta repaint the seat cowl since it flew off the other day. Guess I didn't have it latched. Shit happens. Anyway, I'll be lookin for some rides now! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cOoTeR Posted June 23, 2012 Report Share Posted June 23, 2012 Pretty cool nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Looks pretty good. I think the sub frame would look better with the same color as the frame. But other wise very cool. What are you using for a exhaust hanger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaDoc Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Very cool, we be riding soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sniper_308 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Looks pretty good. I think the sub frame would look better with the same color as the frame. But other wise very cool. What are you using for a exhaust hanger?I was thinking about painting the subframe the same color, but silver was meant to be part of the look, and thought it was needed in the rear to help even it out. As for an exhaust hanger, don't have one. It's just as sturdy without one as it was with. Besides, when I get the cash, I'm gonna upgrade the whole exhaust system. One that's meant to go through the hole in the swingarm, with a GP style can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Thank you to all for the compliments!Gotta small update. Made a small windscreen, or whatever you call it, out of the original screen. Hides the gauge, brackets and wire much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El capitan Posted June 28, 2012 Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Looks good man! I'm a fan of the naked look. Where did you get the headlight mounts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kent2406 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 The headlight mounts came with the headlight. The fork clamps I made, following a DIY on customfighters.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Very nice, and it will help with wind deflection. I hope to see it this weekend if you are planning a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJWalter Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Great work, she looks ready to fight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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