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bogan
30th August 2011, 11:40
* doesn't have to be today's today, yesterday or the day before's today works too!

A mod's description must be accompanied by a picture or two. If you have a build thread, put up a summary here and link back to your thread for more in-depth write up. Any sort of mod goes, bolt on parts, or custom fabrication, if you think it is going to be of some interest, post it up!

If we get enough interest here, we might even get a mod/build sub-forum. Also don't forget to vote in the poll.

HenryDorsetCase
30th August 2011, 11:42
I bought some bar risers and put them on my workbench. I looked at the brake hose and thought "Fuck, hope theres enough slack in that for a 30mm lift".

gotta get the forks back before I can try though.

bogan
30th August 2011, 11:45
I bought some bar risers and put them on my workbench. I looked at the brake hose and thought "Fuck, hope theres enough slack in that for a 30mm lift".

gotta get the forks back before I can try though.

You'll be right, I got away with about a 60mm lift, and significantly wider with no change to the brake line. Clutch and throttle cables had to be remade though, I think there is generally less slack in them, as they do not have to cope with wheel travel.

bogan
30th August 2011, 11:54
Noticed the chain roller was getting a bit chewed on one side, so flipped the roller, and moved the whole lot over a smidge. Also put a hose clamp around the exhaust wrap where the brake lever was starting to wear through (do not want that unraveling and getting caught in the rim).

And got round to swapping the not connected e-stop to a logo thingumy on the electric, bit safer that way. Pretty stoked with how it turned out, machined the logo into it, then painted the whole lot black, then sanded the paint off the top surface.

Pseudonym
30th August 2011, 12:10
Brought some new and improved suspension plates off a bloke in the States from another forum I hang out on.
Upgraded my GPS tracker so now I can turn off my bike via my phone as well as track it and it also has a “Help! I’ve fallen and accidently the whole thing!” button that will call for help for me.
Am working out how to integrate that function into the tip sensor just encase I’m having a nap in a ditch…
Solo riding, I love it but it has drawbacks…

imdying
30th August 2011, 12:22
Cables and hoses are no problem, I can sort both of those out for you guys (i.e. those on KB that are truly into modifying bikes and not just some old bugger wanting to make his sports bike more comfy) at minimal cost (i.e. just parts, no labour).

Programmable ignition arrived last week, now designing a loom. Some spanky silicone hoses also arrived, so fitted those up.

This month, exhausts, rear sets, maybe some sensors for the logger :wings:

Parlane
30th August 2011, 12:42
Cables and hoses are no problem, I can sort both of those out for you guys (i.e. those on KB that are truly into modifying bikes and not just some old bugger wanting to make his sports bike more comfy) at minimal cost (i.e. just parts, no labour).

Programmable ignition arrived last week, now designing a loom. Some spanky silicone hoses also arrived, so fitted those up.

This month, exhausts, rear sets, maybe some sensors for the logger :wings:

"Programmable ignition" - please go on.. pics.. info? Website?

shrub
30th August 2011, 12:45
My T Bird has Daytona 955 cams, modded airbox & K&N filter, high spec coils and Harris pipes. It is putting out around 90 hp at the back wheel compared to 82 at the crank stock, plus the torque curve is lovely and flat meaning it pulls hard from 50kmh in top with no holes in the power.

Brakes and suspension are stock but are well above my skill level but I am going to fit braided steel brake lines.

Cosmetically it has a bobbed rear guard, replica Lucas tail light, aftermarket billet indicators and bar-end mirrors. At some stage before summer I'll be powdercoatiing the triple clamps and fork lowers black and giving it a repaint - probably black with chequered strip a la Thruxton and replacing ugly rubber hoses and cheap hose clamps with something a little nicer.

My BMW is still in bits, but at this stage I'm thinking bobber.

imdying
30th August 2011, 13:01
"Programmable ignition" - please go on.. pics.. info? Website?Zeeltronics box made by some smart fella in foreign country. Has all the typical shite... interpolated 3D maps for ignition advance curve and power valve curves, solenoid control for air bleed solenoids and power jets etc, quick shifter, shift light, rev limiter etc etc. His website is shite, so anything in particular you want to know?

The hand held programmer is cool, looks like a pocket (lol yeah right) calculator from 1980 :laugh:

Parlane
30th August 2011, 13:05
Zeeltronics box made by some smart fella in foreign country. Has all the typical shite... interpolated 3D maps for ignition advance curve and power valve curves, solenoid control for air bleed solenoids and power jets etc, quick shifter, shift light, rev limiter etc etc. His website is shite, so anything in particular you want to know?

The hand held programmer is cool, looks like a pocket (lol yeah right) calculator from 1980 :laugh:

Aw, I had the wrong type of ignition system in my head. i thought it was more like:

Start your bike remotely etc to get her warmed up. (With some kind of lock on gear shift etc :P )

specter
30th August 2011, 13:08
my GSXR build after i... umm... broke it <_<

corona fairings, carbon fibre cluster, driven grips, micron slip on, R&G tail tidy

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imdying
30th August 2011, 13:11
Aw, I had the wrong type of ignition system in my head. i thought it was more like:

Start your bike remotely etc to get her warmed up. (With some kind of lock on gear shift etc :P )Now that we can do too.... the same bike has an RFID key to remove the ignition lock. Remote start is pretty easy too, but we'd really need a modifications sub forum to get into that sort of detail.... :whistle: <_<

Parlane
30th August 2011, 13:14
Now that we can do too.... the same bike has an RFID key to remove the ignition lock. Remote start is pretty easy too, but we'd really need a modifications sub forum to get into that sort of detail.... :whistle: <_<

Need electronic activated brakes too ;)

Do you count cosmetic fixes as mods? Or are you asking for a "Project Bikes" forum ?

bogan
30th August 2011, 13:15
Now that we can do too.... the same bike has an RFID key to remove the ignition lock. Remote start is pretty easy too, but we'd really need a modifications sub forum to get into that sort of detail.... :whistle: <_<

Haha, working on that sort of project myself, but as you say... :whistle:

Reckon you'll get much gains with a programable ignition? I assume it's for an RGV or similar?

SimJen
30th August 2011, 13:16
I replaced the leaky coolant reservoir tank on my Ducati 996 with an aluminium one custom made by me.
Also wired up and installed an integrated tail light setup, so once I get around to making a tail tidy from laser cut aluminium it will make the rear end even sexier :)

imdying
30th August 2011, 13:17
Need electronic activated brakes too ;)I can do that for you, but it's very pricey, any reason in particular?

Do you count cosmetic fixes as mods? Or are you asking for a "Project Bikes" forum ?No, there's a cosmetics sub forum already (bodywork and related?).

Reckon you'll get much gains with a programable ignition? I assume it's for an RGV or similar?Definitely. Some from the adjustable PV curve, and some from the ignition. Bore/stroke/rod length are all different so it's more of a need than a want.

Parlane
30th August 2011, 13:21
I can do that for you, but it's very pricey, any reason in particular?

I was just talking about a bike that can be remotely disabled while being ridden haha. :D

Wasn't a serious thought.

imdying
30th August 2011, 13:23
I was just talking about a bike that can be remotely disabled while being ridden haha. :D

Wasn't a serious thought.Well, on the subject of serious thoughts... things like Snitch are bloody expensive (not to mention a stupid website)... the hardware is very cheap though, and we know enough switched on people that could translate the data into a google maps reference on a web page.... but that would definitely require a sub forum :laugh:

HenryDorsetCase
30th August 2011, 13:26
Well, on the subject of serious thoughts... things like Snitch are bloody expensive (not to mention a stupid website)... the hardware is very cheap though, and we know enough switched on people that could translate the data into a google maps reference on a web page.... but that would definitely require a sub forum :laugh:

haven't you just invented the Lo-jack?

Parlane
30th August 2011, 13:26
Well, on the subject of serious thoughts... things like Snitch are bloody expensive (not to mention a stupid website)... the hardware is very cheap though, and we know enough switched on people that could translate the data into a google maps reference on a web page.... but that would definitely require a sub forum :laugh:

GPS Snitch? Yeah, too bad if there is no cell reception though :P Turn on an old school emergency beacon instead. And let the search and nice rescue people find my bike :D

Also needs to be hidden VERY well. Not accessible to snips etc. Not obvious that it is there or tracking. And let out a literially deafening roar if its either tampered with. Flashbomb anyone?

imdying
30th August 2011, 13:29
haven't you just invented the Lo-jack?
LoJack, Snitch, whatever brand you call it... all very expensive for a hundred bucks in hardware and fuck all else.

Parlane
30th August 2011, 13:31
LoJack, Snitch, whatever brand you call it... all very expensive for a hundred bucks in hardware and fuck all else.

The 300$ extra you pay is to cover Vodafone's data rates. :innocent:

imdying
30th August 2011, 13:35
The 300$ extra you pay is to cover Vodafone's data rates. :innocent:Exactly... lets forget the GPRS and do it all via txt message on 2 degrees billion texts for 2 cents plan. And it's $900 extra.

short-circuit
30th August 2011, 13:37
Total in modifications was almost equal to the cost of the bike itself....

* Arrow Twin mufflers (Triumph catalogue accessory), and Arrow tune
* K & N airfilter
* Ohlins rear shock (TR805)
* Front Fork internals
* CRG Lane splitters bar end mirrors
* Pazzo Shorty Clutch and Brake levers (black with silver adjusters)
* Hella Toughened glass lamps, plus Hella +90 bulbs
* Steble airhorn (completely concealed)
* Full GB engine protection kit, plus front and rear axle spindles and mushrooms
* Mongoose striker alarm
* Radiator Guard (Radguard)
* Custom Paint job Tank and rear panels
* 3m paint protection on all painted parts
* Triumph Fly screen
* Triumph Seat Cowl
* Triumph accessory radiator cowls
* Triumph rear Hugger
* Valtermoto Tail tidy
* Clear Alternatives Integrated taillight/turnsignals (smoke colour)
* Black Renthal Ultra Low aluminium handlebar
* Zeta bar ends
* Oury Grips
* Narva platelight

Parlane
30th August 2011, 13:38
Total in modifications was almost equal to the cost of the bike itself....

* Arrow Twin mufflers (Triumph catalogue accessory), and Arrow tune
* K & N airfilter
* Ohlins rear shock (TR805)
* Front Fork internals
* CRG Lane splitters bar end mirrors
* Pazzo Shorty Clutch and Brake levers (black with silver adjusters)
* Hella Toughened glass lamps, plus Hella +90 bulbs
* Steble airhorn (completely concealed)
* Full GB engine protection kit, plus front and rear axle spindles and mushrooms
* Mongoose striker alarm
* Radiator Guard (Radguard)
* Custom Paint job Tank and rear panels
* 3m paint protection on all painted parts
* Triumph Fly screen
* Triumph Seat Cowl
* Triumph accessory radiator cowls
* Triumph rear Hugger
* Valtermoto Tail tidy
* Clear Alternatives Integrated taillight/turnsignals (smoke colour)
* Black Renthal Ultra Low aluminium handlebar
* Zeta bar ends
* Oury Grips
* Narva platelight

One of my favs, but didn't you sell it? :(

Parlane
30th August 2011, 13:44
Exactly... lets forget the GPRS and do it all via txt message on 2 degrees billion texts for 2 cents plan. And it's $900 extra.

I worked it out. Data is still cheaper than paying $53568 a month for 2678400 txts to cover 31 days a month and a txt a second. Haha.

imdying
30th August 2011, 13:53
Total in modifications was almost equal to the cost of the bike itself....

*shopping list snipped*Maybe this should be a thread for people who actually modify their bikes rather than shopping on eBay?


I worked it out. Data is still cheaper than paying $53568 a month for 2678400 txts to cover 31 days a month and a txt a minute. Haha.Don't ever take a job as a systems developer :facepalm:

Parlane
30th August 2011, 13:59
Don't ever take a job as a systems developer :facepalm:

Did I go wrong with my math ?

Ah no I didn't, just with my wording. I meant to say every second. Not every minute...

HenryDorsetCase
30th August 2011, 14:02
Maybe this should be a thread for people who actually modify their bikes rather than shopping on eBay?



some of us are clueless muppets when it comes to doing stuff, but are absolute ninjas when it comes to using a credit card.

end result is a bike that is different from stock, aka "modified", yes?

imdying
30th August 2011, 14:17
Did I go wrong with my math ?I was thinking more of the logic behind constantly sending updates in a constant stream when it really only needs a heart beat and an activity sensor, if ya dig?


some of us are clueless muppets when it comes to doing stuff, but are absolute ninjas when it comes to using a credit card.

end result is a bike that is different from stock, aka "modified", yes?Indeed, I just don't see any value in reading about what anybody with a credit card could have done. That's not modifying, that's bolting shite on. Now if you had to take to it with a file because it doesn't fit correctly straight out of the box, teaching us about that, that's value added.

Parlane
30th August 2011, 14:19
I was thinking more of the logic behind constantly sending updates in a constant stream when it really only needs a heart beat and an activity sensor, if ya dig?

I calculated for worst case. Optimisation is used to save money here.

nodrog
30th August 2011, 14:20
I removed some excess weight

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imdying
30th August 2011, 14:25
I calculated for worst case. Optimisation is used to save money here.I guess if you took it up to the ISS and pushed it out so it spent the next year in a decaying orbit, you would need that level of data transmission. Seems unlikely though :laugh:

short-circuit
30th August 2011, 14:31
Indeed, I just don't see any value in reading about what anybody with a credit card could have done. That's not modifying, that's bolting shite on. Now if you had to take to it with a file because it doesn't fit correctly straight out of the box, teaching us about that, that's value added.

True enough but in all honesty other than the standard suspension, there isn't much else that can be improved with these bikes.

As Henry says a mods a mods and I've seen a lot of examples of people going nuts with the credit card and ending up with something comparable to a tart's handbag

Parlane
30th August 2011, 14:33
I guess if you took it up to the ISS and pushed it out so it spent the next year in a decaying orbit, you would need that level of data transmission. Seems unlikely though :laugh:

How did you know that was my worst case scenario ? :o

bogan
30th August 2011, 14:38
True enough but in all honesty other than the standard suspension, there isn't much else that can be improved with these bikes.

As Henry says a mods a mods and I've seen a lot of examples of people going nuts with the credit card and ending up with something comparable with a tart's handbag

And the first post does say bolt on parts, or fabrication. My preference is for the later, but you can still get plenty of individuality with just bolt on parts, and a good painter. And as HDC said, bolt on is a lot more accessible, maybe it's even 'gateway' modding!

imdying
30th August 2011, 14:39
How did you know that was my worst case scenario ? :oMaybe we were abducted on the same UFO? :confused:

willytheekid
30th August 2011, 14:53
.....Indeed, I just don't see any value in reading about what anybody with a credit card could have done. That's not modifying, that's bolting shite on. Now if you had to take to it with a file because it doesn't fit correctly straight out of the box, teaching us about that, that's value added.

Agree, But when they have done a great job sourcing the best parts and "modifying" them to fit or look better etc like short-circuit has done....it IS a Mod in my book.(credit card mod...yes, But still takes time and appriciation for ones ride to do so properly....don't ya think?)

"Now if you had to take to it with a file because it doesn't fit correctly straight out of the box"
.....You mean some of these parts actually fit out of the box!?! (LIES!!)....hell I can't even get orginal Guzzi parts that do that! :laugh:.....hence I "modify" :shifty: (But I will NEVER rebuild a Guzzi wiring loom again!...tis my limit...now)

But what a great Idea for a thread/section imdying, I would live in this section most days just to learn some new tricks n tips, theres always someone out there with a better idea or new way of doing something thats better than norm.

...bring on the MODS!:wings: (credit card or other wise!....as long as there good!)

imdying
30th August 2011, 14:59
Not my idea :no:

DrunkenMistake
30th August 2011, 15:33
Not exactly today but I have done some added extras to my bike, some bolt on some a little more complicated,
I have added air horns to my bike, including finding a home for the compressor,
added LED accent lights which are remote activated,
Changed the original stock exhaust system for a full stainless race system and some other wee bits and bobs
I have photos and that here somewhere but the LED's and Horns are temporary as I have new fairings here that are waiting for paint and a tail unit before they go on, so the airhorns will be relocated to the front cowl, its a suzuka cowl with a single headlight so the other headlight comes off, im planning on using the added space for the horns.

Renegade
30th August 2011, 15:51
Brought some new and improved suspension plates off a bloke in the States from another forum I hang out on.
Upgraded my GPS tracker so now I can turn off my bike via my phone as well as track it and it also has a “Help! I’ve fallen and accidently the whole thing!” button that will call for help for me.
Am working out how to integrate that function into the tip sensor just encase I’m having a nap in a ditch…
Solo riding, I love it but it has drawbacks…

how does this work? pics?

pete-blen
30th August 2011, 16:20
I want noise....

Picked up a can off E-bay $35US + $45US shiping..
after shorting it 120mm it will fit...A bit more swearing
and I will have it..

a build forum would be kooooooooooooooooooooool

Stirts
30th August 2011, 17:21
I modified a 1050 Speed Triple engine into a 700cc Speed Twin
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So this arrived,
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but it needed a slight modification...

and so Nodrog modified it with bits from this table
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And this table
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To get this
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I of course I helped too
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The Lone Rider
30th August 2011, 18:21
Hmmm... lets see...

On one rubbish bin I have:

*Repainted with custom tank logos (Photoshopped image, printed to auto vinyl)
*Modified handlebars, to fit 1" ISO grips
*Stilleto grip ends
*Drilled and counter sunk mirror mounts, machined bushings to fit, mounted a set of V-twin Performance mirrors
*Welded, machined, painted, heat wrapped all parts for custom exhaust
*Further modified exhaust when it was too loud - 4" long drag pipe baffles with stainless baffle wrap
*Under tank red LEDs, running a fuse and hidden switch
*Reshaped and recovered seats
*Refined Cycles forward controls modified to fit and mounted
*Modified front fender, with stainless spikes
*Black crinkle painted cylinder heads, with edges of fins masked off
*Modified aftermarket headlight (currently not on, more mods needed for durability sake)

Other rubbish bin

*16" ape hangers replacing stock bars
*Custom handmade stainless cables with nylon inners
*Modified Harley fender, cut and hand beaten to fit
*Handmade seat pan, welded brackets, hand covered with PVC leather look vinyl, eyeletted and hand laced
*Modified exhaust (still in progress)
*Handmade rear fender struts (still in progress)
*Stock clutch and shifter peg removed, suicide shifter welded, machined, mounted with clutch lever on the shifter (still in progress)
*Handmade controls brackets to push footpegs forward, with handmade brake linkage

ducatilover
30th August 2011, 18:27
245871245870

Attracted a loose nut between the handle bars and the seat.
Re-routed coolant pipes and brake reservoir, put the loom in and a few other bits and bobs.

Parlane
30th August 2011, 18:36
245871245870

Attracted a loose nut between the handle bars and the seat.
Re-routed coolant pipes and brake reservoir, put the loom in and a few other bits and bobs.

Does it start yet? :)

5150
30th August 2011, 18:37
245871245870

Attracted a loose nut between the handle bars and the seat.
Re-routed coolant pipes and brake reservoir, put the loom in and a few other bits and bobs.

Isin't this a loose nut sitting behind the handlebars "on" the seat? <_<

Tryhard
30th August 2011, 18:38
Noticed the chain roller was getting a bit chewed on one side, so flipped the roller, and moved the whole lot over a smidge. Also put a hose clamp around the exhaust wrap where the brake lever was starting to wear through (do not want that unraveling and getting caught in the rim).

And got round to swapping the not connected e-stop to a logo thingumy on the electric, bit safer that way. Pretty stoked with how it turned out, machined the logo into it, then painted the whole lot black, then sanded the paint off the top surface.

Hi. Whats your take on exhaust wrap? Good, bad?
Did you treat your pipes prior to the wrap?

bogan
30th August 2011, 18:52
Hi. Whats your take on exhaust wrap? Good, bad?
Did you treat your pipes prior to the wrap?

Put some high temp paint on them, then dry wrapped the 'titanium' exhaust wrap. Standard wraps require wet wrapping, and a silicon spray to seal them when done, which is why I went for the titanium stuff. Looked the fucking buisness when it went on, but all the shine has gone or been dulled by dust buildup etc. But it works good, huge temp diff between wrapped and unwrapped parts, just keep it away from any parts that could rub through it!

bogan
30th August 2011, 18:57
I modified a 1050 Speed Triple engine into a 700cc Speed Twin
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Hmmm, that one probably won't buff out <_< How did you manage to do that?


Hmmm... lets see...

That all sounds good, but where are the pics?

imdying
30th August 2011, 18:58
just keep it away from any parts that could rub through it!The voice of experience ;)

The Lone Rider
30th August 2011, 19:03
That all sounds good, but where are the pics?

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bogan
30th August 2011, 19:05
The voice of experience ;)

Indeed, at least I didn't have the experience of it going through the wheel like some other poor bugger did :no: full lock up and bin :(

Now I'm going to have to space that side's rearset out until I get around to making a new one.

98tls
30th August 2011, 19:06
Cool thread,sadly ive been pretty slack lately,note to self get off the couch and out to the shed.Few things to do.:confused:

Madness
30th August 2011, 19:12
I removed some excess weight

You're still looking for that toolkit then, eh?

Parlane
30th August 2011, 19:13
Here is a project bike thread I have been watching:

http://cbr250.com/forum/thread-5492.html

It's a CBR250R MC19 '89.

The thing that counts as a mod in your eyes imdying, would be the fact that it has a mc22 head on the mc19 engine, as it uses mc22 pistons as that was all he could get new. He has painted and restored most parts. Replaced almost everything he could. Plus it just looks really good as he restores it.

98tls
30th August 2011, 19:20
Here is a project bike thread I have been watching:

http://cbr250.com/forum/thread-5492.html

It's a CBR250R MC19 '89.

The thing that counts as a mod in your eyes imdying, would be the fact that it has a mc22 head on the mc19 engine, as it uses mc22 pistons as that was all he could get new. He has painted and restored most parts. Replaced almost everything he could. Plus it just looks really good as he restores it.

Yea thats cool.

DrunkenMistake
30th August 2011, 19:32
Here is a project bike thread I have been watching:

http://cbr250.com/forum/thread-5492.html

It's a CBR250R MC19 '89.

The thing that counts as a mod in your eyes imdying, would be the fact that it has a mc22 head on the mc19 engine, as it uses mc22 pistons as that was all he could get new. He has painted and restored most parts. Replaced almost everything he could. Plus it just looks really good as he restores it.

I have some stuff here you might be interested in,
Its Aluminum bling, there is a dash surround that will need a bit of a file out on the inside so it will fit the dials, was cut a bit small, and some grills for the fairing air holes, that say ill try find them and take some photos

Parlane
30th August 2011, 19:34
I have some stuff here you might be interested in,
Its Aluminum bling, there is a dash surround that will need a bit of a file out on the inside so it will fit the dials, was cut a bit small, and some grills for the fairing air holes, that say ill try find them and take some photos

Have you seen it on a bike? Not sure it looks the best? But then again, neither does the stock dash. I have been thinking about the Koso dash as a replacement, and hopefully the guy selling me his mc19 tank comes through so I can look at adding a fuel sender. (As a proof of concept).

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/HONDA-CBR250RR-MC22-MC19-DASH-SURROUND-FAIRING-GRILLS-/170669062669

The fairing grills don't look bad.

DrunkenMistake
30th August 2011, 19:36
Have you seen it on a bike? Not sure it looks the best? But then again, neither does the stock dash. I have been thinking about the Koso dash as a replacement, and hopefully the guy selling me his mc19 tank comes through so I can look at adding a fuel sender. (As a proof of concept).

http://www.cbr250rr.com.au/marketplace/uploads/adthumbs/0-4999/33/33_1242895003.jpg
Is the stuff im talking about, I personally dont think it would look that bad,
I would be a little worried about the grills though as the bike gets hot pretty quick, would hate to choke it

Parlane
30th August 2011, 19:38
http://www.cbr250rr.com.au/marketplace/uploads/adthumbs/0-4999/33/33_1242895003.jpg
Is the stuff im talking about, I personally dont think it would look that bad,
I would be a little worried about the grills though as the bike gets hot pretty quick, would hate to choke it

Might matter in summer, but def not at the moment. temp never goes over half and normally sets at 1/4 or less :P

DrunkenMistake
30th August 2011, 19:39
Might matter in summer, but def not at the moment. temp never goes over half and normally sets at 1/4 or less :P

Damn, mine used to get real hot, mind you I never changed the coolant..
It might not be so bad though, there is alot of spacing in the grills and they are banging them out in Aus, so Cant be to bad in the heat

Parlane
30th August 2011, 19:40
Damn, mine used to get real hot, mind you I never changed the coolant..
It might not be so bad though, there is alot of spacing in the grills and they are banging them out in Aus, so Cant be to bad in the heat

They are damn expensive though :\ 127 AUD :|

DrunkenMistake
30th August 2011, 19:41
They are damn expensive though :\ 127 AUD :|

Like I said, I have some here if I can dig them out,
Ill try find them tomorrow and Ill PM you if your interested, wouldnt charge you 127AUD thats for sure haha

Parlane
30th August 2011, 19:44
Like I said, I have some here if I can dig them out,
Ill try find them tomorrow and Ill PM you if your interested, wouldnt charge you 127AUD thats for sure haha

Let me know either way :P

vifferman
30th August 2011, 20:32
... but it has a few mods.

Lessee... Factory Pro Evo Star shifter kit; Staintune high-mount zorst with modded 'spud'; Blue Seas fusebox; Elka rear shock with remote reservoir; disabled O2 sensors; Unifilter; PCII with custom map; rear hugger; customised footpeg brackets; carbon fibre tankpad and confirminator blanking plates; flushmount front indicators; gargre door opener button on right switchblock; Oxford grip heaters with solid-state controller; speedo corrector; radiator fan override switch; cooling fan on R/R; extra grounds for wiring loom; upgraded headlight bulbs; Ohlins/Racetech front fork internals and optimisation by CKT; dual Fiamm AM90 horns; Ventura packrack; Ariete alloy 80-degree valve stems; chromed Honda Civic rear wheel nuts; NGK iridium sparkplugs.
I think that's all, but because it was done over the course of 6 or 7 years, I forget...

ducatilover
30th August 2011, 21:29
Does it start yet? :) No oil or coolant :no:


Isin't this a loose nut sitting behind the handlebars "on" the seat? <_<
Good spotting, the hairy nut with pathetic arms :facepalm:

Dodgy_Matt
31st August 2011, 07:25
No oil or coolant :no:


Good spotting, the hairy nut with pathetic arms :facepalm:
You do seam to have girly arms :no:

Maha
31st August 2011, 07:32
What modifications did you do to your bike today?

I put air in the tyres, cannot take a pic of said air.:confused:

nodrog
31st August 2011, 08:07
You're still looking for that toolkit then, eh?

Yep, checked inside the head even.

Parlane
31st August 2011, 08:46
Yep, checked inside the head even.

Checked it's not sloshing around with the headlight fluid?

DrunkenMistake
31st August 2011, 08:48
Yep, checked inside the head even.

Could be beside the blue power band?:shifty:

Parlane
31st August 2011, 08:59
Could be beside the blue power band?:shifty:
My tool kit is blue. The powerband is blue. Therefore my toolkit must be my blue powerband.

nodrog
31st August 2011, 09:00
Checked it's not sloshing around with the headlight fluid?

what headlights? :confused:


Could be beside the blue power band?:shifty:

this one is the red band model

Parlane
31st August 2011, 09:02
what headlights? :confused:


That's not where I keep my headlight fluid :o

ellipsis
31st August 2011, 09:05
..had to make modifications to the thought patterns in the head...the riders head, that is..

ducatilover
31st August 2011, 11:26
You do seam to have girly arms :no:
They're unfortunate little things :no:

what headlights? :confused:



this one is the red band model

Red band! Must be as fast as a mo-fugga.

Parlane
31st August 2011, 11:34
You do seam to have girly arms :no:

Was that an intentional pun, implying that he had girl arms sewn on to him ?

Dodgy_Matt
31st August 2011, 11:37
They're unfortunate little things :no:


I now understand why you brake so easily.. Noodle bones! :laugh:

:(

ducatilover
31st August 2011, 14:15
You cheeky buggers!

Stripped the headlight and indicator loom, it's uber long (I've heard that one before) and needs to be shorter (I had a girlfriend like that)

Parlane
31st August 2011, 14:18
I now understand why you brake so easily.. Noodle bones! :laugh:

:(

Another pun? "brake"

Dodgy_Matt
31st August 2011, 15:04
Another pun? "brake"

Yes :facepalm:

5150
31st August 2011, 15:26
Fited my new Titax GP shorty levers at lunchtime. There was a package waiting for me when I got home :wings: and could not resist fitting them straight away :laugh:

Good Times....

ducatilover
31st August 2011, 15:27
Fited my new Titax GP shorty levers at lunchtime. There was apackage waiting for me whn I got home :wings: and could not resist fitting them straight away :laugh:

Good Times....

Pics or it never happened.

BAY CITY MOTORCYCLES
31st August 2011, 15:52
Attracted a loose nut between the handle bars and the seat.
Re-routed coolant pipes and brake reservoir, put the loom in and a few other bits and bobs.

Onya but FFS...eat something man! :shit:

5150
31st August 2011, 15:52
245942245943

:Punk:

ducatilover
31st August 2011, 15:56
Onya but FFS...eat something man! :shit:


:facepalm: It's a lie about junk food making people fat.

:Punk:

Veeeeery nice, must look in to getting some for my toy.

bogan
31st August 2011, 16:06
:Oi: who moved this to General Bike Ravings? Site Stuff was the perfect place for it :shifty:

Nice levers 5150, you know the clickers are set different though right?

DrunkenMistake
31st August 2011, 16:07
Hot Grips!?
Must be from up North..

:shifty:

Parlane
31st August 2011, 16:09
:Oi: who moved this to General Bike Ravings? Site Stuff was the perfect place for it :shifty:

Nice levers 5150, you know the clickers are set different though right?

Because it turned in to general bike ravings? lol

5150
31st August 2011, 16:24
Yup, clickers set differently because of different tension on each lever. :laugh:

Oi, the heaters were leftovers from the last owner. I just use them to warm up my buns before inserting the hot dogs for lunch. :clap:

5150
31st August 2011, 16:28
:drool: mmmm hotdog.....

DrunkenMistake
31st August 2011, 16:40
Yup, clickers set differently because of different tension on each lever. :laugh:

Oi, the heaters were leftovers from the last owner. I just use them to warm up my buns before inserting the hot dogs for lunch. :clap:


:drool: mmmm hotdog.....

I like the way you think... Always thought about getting one of those cup holders for boats, they move on an axis so they are always level, but getting a heated one, then all I need to do is get an open face helmet and I can have a hot coffee on the way to work.. :shifty:

bogan
31st August 2011, 16:46
I like the way you think... Always thought about getting one of those cup holders for boats, they move on an axis so they are always level, but getting a heated one, then all I need to do is get an open face helmet and I can have a hot coffee on the way to work.. :shifty:

Just fill your radiator with coffee and put a sippy straw into the overflow. Probably take the antifreeze out first...

imdying
31st August 2011, 16:53
They look lovely contrasting against your rusty brake lines.

DrunkenMistake
31st August 2011, 16:57
Just fill your radiator with coffee and put a sippy straw into the overflow. Probably take the antifreeze out first...

I shall try this tomorrow.

HenryDorsetCase
31st August 2011, 17:09
245942245943

:Punk:

Oooooh, nice. They're the ebay ones, yes?

Anyone used the GPone ones ($175/set off tardme.)

DrunkenMistake
31st August 2011, 17:23
Oooooh, nice. They're the ebay ones, yes?

Anyone used the GPone ones ($175/set off tardme.)

They are just the ebay ones you can get for like $25 for both sides.?
In which case I have had a set on my 250 and I have had a brake lever on my 400.

bogan
31st August 2011, 18:03
Oooooh, nice. They're the ebay ones, yes?

Anyone used the GPone ones ($175/set off tardme.)

bloody hell, you can almost get a radial master for that money!

ducatilover
31st August 2011, 18:10
Shortened my headlight/indicator/dash loom. 245946 Long!245947

DrunkenMistake
31st August 2011, 18:10
bloody hell, you can almost get a radial master for that money!

I have herd about Radial master cylinders and what have you but, whats the hype about them? or they just added bling

bogan
31st August 2011, 18:14
Shortened my headlight/indicator/dash loom. 245946 Long!245947

looks like decent soldering too! And you can't get the wire direction wrong this time either :shifty:


I have herd about Radial master cylinders and what have you but, whats the hype about them? or they just added bling

Supposedly better feel.
hord knows all (http://www.hordpower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_44&products_id=307&zenid=447444c365eb5f3cd79f85175cffa632)
And bling obviously.

ducatilover
31st August 2011, 18:17
looks like decent soldering too! And you can't get the wire direction wrong this time either :shifty:




I'd manage....you know I could manage! :laugh:


Radial masters are teh shizznit, I want one.

DrunkenMistake
31st August 2011, 18:17
Supposedly better feel.
hord knows all (http://www.hordpower.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_44&products_id=307&zenid=447444c365eb5f3cd79f85175cffa632)
And bling obviously.

If your slowing down, then you can feel it?..

Just joking, thanks for that

5150
31st August 2011, 19:00
They look lovely contrasting against your rusty brake lines.

Thank you. just the look I was going for.

New lines are on their way from the States as we speak :laugh:

Parlane
31st August 2011, 19:01
Thank you. just the look I was going for.

New lines are on their way from the States as we speak :laugh:

HEL ? 10 chars fuckers.

5150
31st August 2011, 19:02
Oooooh, nice. They're the ebay ones, yes?

Anyone used the GPone ones ($175/set off tardme.)

Yes. They were $125 for set, and the guy even shipped them to me for free :2thumbsup

5150
31st August 2011, 19:06
They are just the ebay ones you can get for like $25 for both sides.?
In which case I have had a set on my 250 and I have had a brake lever on my 400.

I read the $25 ones fall apart pretty quickly. These are genuine TITAX, normally $220-$270 per set depending on finish. Mine ones were left over stock hence cheaper price tag

DrunkenMistake
31st August 2011, 19:34
I read the $25 ones fall apart pretty quickly. These are genuine TITAX, normally $220-$270 per set depending on finish. Mine ones were left over stock hence cheaper price tag

I had my 250 ones for a year (thats how long I had the 250) and never had a problem with them.
Like wise with the ones on my 400

DrunkenMistake
1st September 2011, 19:04
I installed a gear shift indicator today, took a bit of time,
Photos are of part way through installing it, I am now at the stage of just tiding up the wiring,
I havnt bothered with the Neutral indicator I will worry about that another time, I still have the standard green light indicator so it will be sweet, setting the sensors up was real prick with that linkage rod in the way, tried turning it upside down so it sat lower but it just made it worse. I also added a toggle switch under the seat, Was going to wire it into the headlight loom, but decided to have it on its own,
There is a small magnet on the gear shift lever that runs past the sensor changing it up or down on the indicator, at the moment everything is araldited in place haha I have sellotape holding it in place while it dries
Video
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JisBP5CPdRc
Dash view
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/231/20110901180547.jpg/
Toggle switch
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/684/20110901180630.jpg/
Sensor
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/594/20110901180616.jpg/
Lower Magnet and sensor
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/148/20110901180606.jpg/
Final positioning (taped in)
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/692/20110901183620.jpg/


Before someone asks, NO I can not keep track of what gear I am in.. haha

bogan
2nd September 2011, 16:23
Whats with all the fucking sellotape DM? Not really future proofing, at least go with insulation tape!

Here's my effort from today...

<img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010724.jpg" width=640 />
Out with the old

<img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010725.jpg" width=640 />
and in with the new
<img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010728.jpg" width=640 />

Would have saved a few more grams if I could find some M10x1.25 button heads too! Big thumbs up to http://www.bearingandengineering.co.nz/ for their online fastener supply though.

DrunkenMistake
2nd September 2011, 16:34
Ah, The tape was to hold it there while it dried, im anal about untidy and visible,

Doesnt matter,
Woke up this morning and went to check it out, the sensors had dried in place but the magnet had some how snapped in two and was a complete hassle,
SO I spent most of my time today fabricating some mounts out of sheet metal Ill take some photos later and upload them, its a bit messy at the moment, I need to take it all off and trim it down and ill put some paint on them

DrunkenMistake
2nd September 2011, 19:47
246072
the above image is of the sensor pick ups and the magnet that sets them off, Im gonna take it off when I get another chance and trim it all down and tidy it up and whack some paint on it,
246074
This is what it looks like under the pillion seatm at the top of the pic in the white rag is the air horn compressor, wrapped up so it doesnt rattle too much,the red switch on the left is for the indicator I have just installed, may redo it off the headlights, would make more sense I guess haha
246075
And this is the other angle the thing on the right (the silver part) is the remote control pick up for my LED accent lights, I have a remote on my keys with a bunch of settings, from 3 depths of solid light, strobe lights (2 different speeds) and pulse mode where it looks like its breathing, and an off button, the button switch to the left of it is the manual switch for them, so they arnt on 24/4.
246073
And finally, when I went to go take photos, I managed to snap the key in the pillion lock, been having issue for a while with it, the little latch slips over the arm that pulls the cable to open it, so I have whipped it all out and drenched it in CRC, seems to have worked haha.

bogan
2nd September 2011, 20:05
That taken with a phone camera?

Don't suppose there is enough space behind the sprocket cover to put the sensor there? Be a lot tidier.

DrunkenMistake
2nd September 2011, 21:00
That taken with a phone camera?

Don't suppose there is enough space behind the sprocket cover to put the sensor there? Be a lot tidier.

yeah It gets pretty cramped I have to go into my old school in a few weeks and im still good with my old engineering teacher so ill see if I can whip something nicer up

ducatilover
3rd September 2011, 11:42
Whats with all the fucking sellotape DM? Not really future proofing, at least go with insulation tape!

Here's my effort from today...



Would have saved a few more grams if I could find some M10x1.25 button heads too! Big thumbs up to http://www.bearingandengineering.co.nz/ for their online fastener supply though.
Looks bloody good man! I might have to have a perve at that site and get myself some tasy bolts. :rockon:

ducatilover
3rd September 2011, 11:43
That sensor is as bling as fuck DM

scumdog
3rd September 2011, 12:18
Spent an hour or so TRYING to fit the pack-rack mounting brackets to the XN85 - said brackets are NOT co-operating, they're fighting for space with the indemecator brackets, bastards.

Plan 'B' mehtinks.

Chooky
3rd September 2011, 13:39
Fitted the fishfinder..........
.....OOPS..wrong forum.:rolleyes:

nzspokes
3rd September 2011, 15:12
Spent an hour or so TRYING to fit the pack-rack mounting brackets to the XN85 - said brackets are NOT co-operating, they're fighting for space with the indemecator brackets, bastards.

Plan 'B' mehtinks.

I just moved my brackets so had to move my indmecators so those following could see em.

Managed to fix a stack of rattles at the same time.

DrunkenMistake
3rd September 2011, 17:11
Minor set back on the bike,
Finally went to work today, (been home sick for a week now)
Found the sensor didnt like it when I changed down quick and it missed the down shift, so I may still need to move the sensors a tad more, I also found the stronger the magnet, the further away it can be from the sensors, so im gonna try get one of those strong little earth magnet fuckers, Otherwise was sweet, bench testing was fine but one the bike was in gear and running it was a little off.


Edit: Oh I also forgot to mention, when I put the linkage rod and what have you back on, I managed to do it so now I have to almost do High knees to change up and a wee tap to change down, which could also be contributing to the sensor problem

ducatilover
3rd September 2011, 17:16
Spent an hour or so TRYING to fit the pack-rack mounting brackets to the XN85 - said brackets are NOT co-operating, they're fighting for space with the indemecator brackets, bastards.

Plan 'B' mehtinks.

You have an XN85........I like this. Pics?

scumdog
3rd September 2011, 17:27
You have an XN85........I like this. Pics?

There a whole thread on it under 'Sport/Road Bikes section of KB.

Kickaha
3rd September 2011, 18:56
You have an XN85........I like this. Pics?

Yeah he wanted a decent upgrade from his "other" bike

tigertim20
4th September 2011, 11:34
You have an XN85........I like this. Pics?

just come to rallies and se it in the flesh!! very tidy!!

ducatilover
4th September 2011, 16:23
Yeah he wanted a decent upgrade from his "other" bike
Oh "that" thing.... :innocent:

just come to rallies and se it in the flesh!! very tidy!!
I can't wheelie that far.

scumdog
4th September 2011, 17:27
Well, with a big hammer, some choice cuss words and a shit-load of patience I now have the pack-rack on the XN:woohoo:

So now if I go to a rally on it I'm not depending on others to cart my gear...roll on summer.:yes:

I'm starting with the tassles on it next week...:wari:

HenryDorsetCase
4th September 2011, 17:57
Well, with a big hammer, some choice cuss words and a shit-load of patience I now have the pack-rack on the XN:woohoo:


BAHAAHAHAHAHA

I spent part of this afternoon removing the packframe legs from the ST - R. I decided that inconvenience be damned, it was too ugly to stay there on such a pretty bike.

Tried my bar risers but not happy there is too much stress on the wires, so going to swap them for some slightly lower ones.

I used to be able to do a handstand on a skateboard, but now I can't. (had to use skateboard to shift some stuff and I'm like "Wonder if......" apparently not.

short-circuit
4th September 2011, 18:41
BAHAAHAHAHAHA

I spent part of this afternoon removing the packframe legs from the ST - R. I decided that inconvenience be damned, it was too ugly to stay there on such a pretty bike.

Tried my bar risers but not happy there is too much stress on the wires, so going to swap them for some slightly lower ones.

I used to be able to do a handstand on a skateboard, but now I can't. (had to use skateboard to shift some stuff and I'm like "Wonder if......" apparently not.

Bro, post some pictures of that beauty as you farkle please. Thanks.

gatch
4th September 2011, 18:57
Made mine about 8kg lighter.

By turning some of the stored petroleum distillate in the tank into hot gases and forcing them through the motor.

Worth every dollar.

HenryDorsetCase
4th September 2011, 21:14
Bro, post some pictures of that beauty as you farkle please. Thanks.

When the shock arrives. :yes: Is there enough around to have a specific "Street Triple/Speed Triple Show us yer bike and yer mods" thread you think?

I am toying with the idea of CRG, ASV, or Pazzo levers. Or those Little Wonder brand from tardme. I do like CRG though

bogan
4th September 2011, 21:28
Is there enough around to have a specific "Street Triple/Speed Triple Show us yer bike and yer mods" thread you think?

But what sub-forum would you put it in?

short-circuit
4th September 2011, 21:53
When the shock arrives. :yes: Is there enough around to have a specific "Street Triple/Speed Triple Show us yer bike and yer mods" thread you think?

I am toying with the idea of CRG, ASV, or Pazzo levers. Or those Little Wonder brand from tardme. I do like CRG though

Mmmmm very nice. I reckon that'd be threadworthy. You could kick it off or you could join this group http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=100. Show the world I reckon and hijack this one :woohoo:

tigertim20
5th September 2011, 12:38
speaking of mods, I hear that drunkenmistakes vfr400 was recently converted to an amphibious craft. The talented engineer at this point remains elusive . . .


Too soon?

bogan
5th September 2011, 12:42
speaking of mods, I hear that drunkenmistakes vfr400 was recently converted to an amphibious craft. The talented engineer at this point remains elusive . . .


Too soon?

Fucking rough aye, especially considering the difficulty of getting something that cool these days :(

Didn't he trade some threats with neighbours a while ago?

tigertim20
5th September 2011, 13:12
Fucking rough aye, especially considering the difficulty of getting something that cool these days :(

Didn't he trade some threats with neighbours a while ago?

hes alot in real life like he is on here, theres really no online persona BS with him, you get what you get, so yeah, he can rile people up a bit, but theres nobody hes had a go with that would be capable of this kinda thing. there are some known bike theives in the area, but cops cant prove it.

anyways, life goes on!

DrunkenMistake
5th September 2011, 17:29
speaking of mods, I hear that drunkenmistakes vfr400 was recently converted to an amphibious craft. The talented engineer at this point remains elusive . . .


Too soon?
Cunt, Cunt, Cunt Cunt Cunt Cunt Cunt.
Been getting shit from people at work all day too haha.
Fucking Jet Ski jokes.


Fucking rough aye, especially considering the difficulty of getting something that cool these days :(

Didn't he trade some threats with neighbours a while ago?

My next door neighbor and I go toe to toe alot same with the drink drivers over the road, but none of them have the capability of doing such a thing, the police have a main suspect, him and his brother were caught flogging stuff out this way a few weeks ago in a similar van that was spotted on Saturday night, they are also known bike thieves. Due to lack of evendence they havnt got anything to stick them to it though as the salt water has cleaned the bike up.:facepalm:


BUT

I did get help in making a VFR 400 Submarine of sorts..:facepalm:

bogan
5th September 2011, 17:40
My next door neighbor and I go toe to toe alot same with the drink drivers over the road, but none of them have the capability of doing such a thing, the police have a main suspect, him and his brother were caught flogging stuff out this way a few weeks ago in a similar van that was spotted on Saturday night, they are also known bike thieves. Due to lack of evendence they havnt got anything to stick them to it though as the salt water has cleaned the bike up.:facepalm:


BUT

I did get help in making a VFR 400 Submarine of sorts..:facepalm:

stink, perhaps some lawful harrasment is in order, few dozen bikes part outside their place every now and then...
why the fuck would they biff it in the ocean though?

Parlane
5th September 2011, 18:04
why the fuck would they biff it in the ocean though?




They obviously weren't going fast enough to skim the water. I blame rastuscat for his animated display picture on here for encouraging such attempts.



(10 chars)

bogan
14th September 2011, 19:16
Finished the brake upgrade :D

<img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010747.jpg" width=640 />

<img src="http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll52/bogan229/P1010748.jpg" width=640 />

and yes, the fluid lower level mark is upside down, chinese manufacturing at its finest!

DrunkenMistake
14th September 2011, 19:19
Looks great man

bogan
14th September 2011, 19:26
Looks great man

Works about as well as it used to though, pretty sure there is air in it somewhere, will crack all the joins again after a few rides and hope it comes out. Had to do some skid testing to make sure it worked all good, and then had to do a wee burnout to ensure there weren't any new flatspots :innocent:

ducatilover
14th September 2011, 20:24
Finished the brake upgrade :D



and yes, the fluid lower level mark is upside down, chinese manufacturing at its finest!

Sexy! What'd the master cost ya?

scumdog
14th September 2011, 20:34
Finished the brake upgrade :D

!

Fark you must be rich!

(Or maybe 'were' is the word?)

bogan
14th September 2011, 21:59
Sexy! What'd the master cost ya?


Fark you must be rich!

(Or maybe 'were' is the word?)

Master was 50bucks, line a bit under a hundy, I also got some HH pads for the front, and a master rebuild kit to go in once I sort the circlip out (M10M should have some pliers for me 2moro).

ducatilover
14th September 2011, 22:06
Master was 50bucks, line a bit under a hundy, I also got some HH pads for the front, and a master rebuild kit to go in once I sort the circlip out (M10M should have some pliers for me 2moro).

Bring it over for a wheelie?
I'll have a look at getting a master like yours, I don't like having my big ugly external res. Unless I can find one of those awesome tube ones.

bogan
14th September 2011, 22:13
Bring it over for a wheelie?
I'll have a look at getting a master like yours, I don't like having my big ugly external res. Unless I can find one of those awesome tube ones.

Yeh man, (no wheelies though) if I can suss out the front brakes, will swing by 2moro arvo if you're home. EBC recommends a complicated bed in procedure for new pads on worn discs, so a bit of stop start riding along them straight roads on the way out to bunnythorpe sounds like a good plan.

ducatilover
14th September 2011, 22:27
Yeh man, (no wheelies though) if I can suss out the front brakes, will swing by 2moro arvo if you're home. EBC recommends a complicated bed in procedure for new pads on worn discs, so a bit of stop start riding along them straight roads on the way out to bunnythorpe sounds like a good plan.

Just bleed 'em proper mate :bleh: Couple of stoppies will sort 'er out.
Yeah, I'm always home :facepalm:

bogan
15th September 2011, 18:20
Installed HH pads and rebuilt the master, slightly better stopping, but still a big dead zone as the pistons seem to be retracting quite a bit. I think the disc's runout is a bit much and causing this. So time to start saving up for a new disc ($350) and some new piston seals for good measure ($43).

ducatilover
15th September 2011, 19:29
I looked at my bike and some knob told me my brakes won't fit..... :yes: :bleh:

bogan
15th September 2011, 19:53
I looked at my bike and some knob told me my brakes won't fit very easily. :yes: :bleh:

:lol: and I fixed that for you btw.

Some brembo 4 pots with adapters here (http://www.zxrworld.co.uk/zxr400oc/viewtopic.php?p=52634) Is like the sort of thing I wasn't to keen on doing du to possible stress failure in the adapter plate, but if its been done and worked already....

DrunkenMistake
15th September 2011, 19:54
I didnt make a mod to my bike,

But I signed off on my settlement offer from my insurance. :D

bogan
15th September 2011, 19:55
I didnt make a mod to my bike,

But I signed off on my settlement offer from my insurance. :D

So how much do insurance companies pay for V4 submarines these days?

And how much for a buyback?

DrunkenMistake
15th September 2011, 19:57
So how much do insurance companies pay for V4 submarines these days?

And how much for a buyback?


Didnt ask for a buy back price,
they offered 4,500 nett my $500 excess, so all up $5000 for the bike.

ducatilover
15th September 2011, 20:06
:lol: and I fixed that for you btw.

Some brembo 4 pots with adapters here (http://www.zxrworld.co.uk/zxr400oc/viewtopic.php?p=52634) Is like the sort of thing I wasn't to keen on doing du to possible stress failure in the adapter plate, but if its been done and worked already....

Holy fuck I can get 6 piston ones on to it? :gob: I WANT THAT ONE!

But, those brackets, will they work on mine or will the forks still need machining?

bogan
15th September 2011, 20:12
Holy fuck I can get 6 piston ones on to it? :gob: I WANT THAT ONE!

But, those brackets, will they work on mine or will the forks still need machining?

It's hard to say, I reckon they need to be precisely measured, and drawn up in CAD, then see what we can do. As it's going to come down to a few mm here and there, eyeballing which way is gonna work best is a bit difficult.

ducatilover
15th September 2011, 20:16
It's hard to say, I reckon they need to be precisely measured, and drawn up in CAD, then see what we can do. As it's going to come down to a few mm here and there, eyeballing which way is gonna work best is a bit difficult.

I'll do the hammer work and buy the beer? :yes: I can also do the bolts up.

bogan
15th September 2011, 20:33
I'll do the hammer work and buy the beer? :yes: I can also do the bolts up.

Are the old fork and wheel straight enough to get measurements of where the caliper mounts should be relative to the disc and axle? If that's the case I'll just bring my laptop and verniers next time and draw em both up.

ducatilover
15th September 2011, 20:40
Are the old fork and wheel straight enough to get measurements of where the caliper mounts should be relative to the disc and axle? If that's the case I'll just bring my laptop and verniers next time and draw em both up.

On the right-way-uppers? If we use the spare rim, yes. The old one is....bent :facepalm: I'm sure I can make this work.

I just have hatched a plan for the future! Will run the ZZR brakes on it, till I can afford/find those ZRX 6 piston fuckers :love: