NoneMoreBlack
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Almost sounds like an FI version of an accelerator pump.
Build Thread: 999S "4VSBK"
- Thread starter viva_brasil
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Almost sounds like an FI version of an accelerator pump.
viva_brasil
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Thank you sir :thumbup
Finished up tacking the exhaust tabs today - off to the welder this week.
Once that's done will plan to do some test rides and then remove the aluminum parts to powdercoat and take the exhaust off to get wrapped.
viva_brasil
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Made a little bracket for the tail light / license plate, will get this powdercoated with the other aluminum bits:
Also picked up some aluminum rod to weld up an x-brace for the front mount - should reduce vibration and make it look a little more robust.
Also picked up some aluminum rod to weld up an x-brace for the front mount - should reduce vibration and make it look a little more robust.
viva_brasil
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Left the top triple clamp and long lines on in case I switch to the high bars. It looked a bit too much like a Diavel with the higher bars and ride stance.
Good point... given the velocity of the exhaust at the outlet and considering airflow, I think the location of the rear sets / feet should be fine. My only concern is with extended idling, but I don't do much of that anyway :thumbup
Canadianjerkey
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Looking good. How is the exhaust pointed when you are feet down at a light?
FreeRyde
The Curmudgeon
viva_brasil
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Relative to my feet, the right side exhaust outputs just in front and the left side exhaust just behind. I usually just put my right foot down.
Johndicezx9
Rolls with it...
Awfully critical of a bike you won't be riding.... :laughing
viva_brasil
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Just thinking about clip ons hurts his back
It's purposely intended to have "character", it's going to be loud, rowdy, hot, uncomfortable, and stupidly over-powered. Highway winds will be a pain in the ass, oh and yea your back will hurt if the clip ons are on! Can't wait! :ride
viva_brasil
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Light and plate mounted...
Waiting on final welds to be finished, then some powdercoating and will be all done!
Waiting on final welds to be finished, then some powdercoating and will be all done!
msethhunter
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Couple more before wrapping up today:
And the chain side:
Chain looks awful close to the exhaust.
viva_brasil
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Chain is actually about 2-3 inches higher than the exhaust and sits about 1 inch behind the exit of the exhaust. The picture angle makes it look much closer. Additionally, there's still extra slack in the chain that will be adjusted out.
Now the sidestand... that's about 2 inches away from the exhaust, but sits 1/8th of an inch in the path of the exhaust flow. I will check to see how hot it actually gets while riding and make a shield and / or trim it.
Now the sidestand... that's about 2 inches away from the exhaust, but sits 1/8th of an inch in the path of the exhaust flow. I will check to see how hot it actually gets while riding and make a shield and / or trim it.
viva_brasil
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X-brace:
Dropped off the parts to get powdercoated, finished up the exhaust in the meantime
mmm steamy:
Dropped off the parts to get powdercoated, finished up the exhaust in the meantime
mmm steamy:
viva_brasil
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Powdercoated parts:
And finally done!
Before:
After:
Minor things / annoyances left: think I blew the LED / high beam fuse, need to source nuts for the sprocket / hub cover thing, bleed front brakes some more, bleed rear brakes.
And finally done!
Before:
After:
Minor things / annoyances left: think I blew the LED / high beam fuse, need to source nuts for the sprocket / hub cover thing, bleed front brakes some more, bleed rear brakes.
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Johndicezx9
Rolls with it...
Looks good, though...
Canadianjerkey
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Looks angry! The chain clearances sound like they measure out similar to my old Superchicken.
viva_brasil
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Final little update... removed the clip ons and threw the bar on, looks and feels awesome:
Johndicezx9
Rolls with it...
Better not let FreeRyde hear about this.... :laughing
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