General Bike Ravings

Some progress today. A bit of work on the right side midpipe allowing a mock-up to wet my appetite.
Held together here with a bungie cord and duct tape - pretty sure that's what the pros do when building them
Note the seat is just sitting on top and not slotted into position thus sitting a bit high.

After seeing this in position I've another idea for the alloy end caps......

Next step complete the mid pipe, tack it together and fab a mounting ...

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12.6.09

Not much progress - not much free time in the shed lately. I've basically finished the db reducing inserts - picture shows one and a shot of it inserted into the 51mm outlet. The card on the end is another end cap experiment.

The reducer pipe is 35 mm and extends into the inner perforated core. If it is too quiet I just need to lop a few cms off the end of the reducer or depending on volume remove them.

They will be held in place by ...

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Hey guys. I need some help with some gear for my ride.
Does anyone know of a sporty looking windsheild that might fit my bike.(M50). I want one thats more for looks than effect. Not to high, smoked for example. Ive been looking and looking but cant find find anything. Cheers

any of you go riding to far north ,kiataia etc ,cape reinga,if so do you ride throught state highway 10 thought mangonui ?

if u havent you should its a good ride up there
stop off at taipa for lunch or stop for night stay at Taipa Bay Resort.

www.taipabay.co.nz

Hi there

for all off roaders i suggest going riding up north on the west coast of ahipara great sand dunes,huge 300 ft sand dune climb ,huge bowl and great senary ,eg.if u want to find a hotel to stay at check this www.taipabay.co.nz
great winter rates .if you want me to take you around there riding im happy to .search ahipara on you tube ull see the places u can ride.

Well a day off to extend the Queens Birthday weekend has seen some progress on the pipes. Not much as I went for a ride - a cold one it was only 8 degrees!

The cones have their end cap inserts sorted and the outlet pipe has been welded in. These caps will be either riveted or bolted to the main cone. However it's just occurred to me I could arrange 3 internal bolts that would be hidden by the end cap.......hmmm (sounds fiddly!)

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hey there i have jus got my licence and am looking for a 250 4stroke can ne one point in the right direction and i am only 170cm tall
thanx

hings are a stirring
in attempt to bring true
my buckets to be purring

Exhaust re-welded so tight and strong
wrapping around the base & side
making Ikasu sleek and lean
and noise cut to a square charge.

If the unluckiness was to arise
where I have tarmac to taste
I only hope the added sliders
will leave and trace
no more than marks.

The smaller of the 2
is being built anew
...