What modifications did you do to your bike today?

**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

Originally Posted by scumdog

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

Originally Posted by ducatilover

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

Originally Posted by ducatilover

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

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

**tigertim20** · 4th September 2011, 11:34

Originally Posted by ducatilover

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

Originally Posted by Kickaha

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

Oh "that" thing....

Originally Posted by tigertim20

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

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

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

**HenryDorsetCase** · 4th September 2011, 17:57

Originally Posted by scumdog

Well, with a big hammer, some choice cuss words and a shit-load of patience I now have the pack-rack on the XN

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

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

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

Originally Posted by short-circuit

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

When the shock arrives.

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

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

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

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

When the shock arrives.

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

**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

Originally Posted by tigertim20

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?