kc jr 54
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posted August 18, 2007 06:55 AM
Lowered + fat ass = not good
Well i was suppose to hit up 341 (North AR) one today, but was sidelined before even really getting started. Just FYI, i have a zx14 that is lowered and stretched, and in general i have to be pretty careful about 'bumps' and what not. But to me it really isnt a big deal. Well pulling out of the gas station early this morning, i bottomed on what should have been 'not so big a deal' bump. I got on the gas a bit, and the rear tire spun pretty easily. I look back and see my oil trail.
I have knocked the oil-plug out before, and it didnt really do any damage to the pan, well this time it is a little different.
Well it sucked, but i atleast got a good updated photo of my bike.
And i will be tearing it apart starting tomorrow, and will take it to a welder to have some overall work done to it. Shouldnt be to big of a deal, and only a couple (max a few) days down time.
  
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tg1820
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posted August 18, 2007 07:33 AM
Mr Turbo has made a low profile oil pan and should solve that problem. It may not be on his website yet but you can call to find out.
www.mrturbo.com It is a real quality piece.
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kc jr 54
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posted August 18, 2007 07:45 AM
How much is that going for, b/c i really think my local welder can correct this problem pretty easily, especially with what i have in mind.
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tg1820
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posted August 18, 2007 07:48 AM
I'll check and get back to you
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KC Jr 54
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posted August 18, 2007 08:33 AM
Ok sounds good, thank you. Also some photos of the product would be pretty awesome.
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mikebar4
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posted August 18, 2007 08:54 AM
dang that sux,,, whats your weight???
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BlackMagic14
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posted August 18, 2007 10:24 AM
EVERYONE I KNOW that rides a 14 and has it lowered has had this problem RPM Cycle in El Dorado is in the process of making a billet low profile pan right now!! they are using my bike to make it and it should be finished in the next couple of weeks (hopefully)
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lietoome
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posted August 18, 2007 11:03 AM
ripped mine out loading on the trailer.
Partner ripped his out coming out of a wheelie at the drags.
Both bikes are lowered and mine streched.
Bottom line, if you're lowered, you need to have the 'protective lip' on the oil pan ground off and have the drainplug relocated. I moved mine(as did my partner) to the outter kickstand-side. No problems now. Grand total for the welding was $60.
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kc jr 54
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posted August 18, 2007 11:10 AM
Well the lip isnt what broke mine, that broke a long time ago. ANd yeah, i dont see this as being to costly, but we will see.
And to answer, i weight 350.
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johnsonzx14
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posted August 18, 2007 11:16 AM
I need to find a good fab shop or a welder around here to do mine, I have an extra pan.. I want to send it out before I put my new swingarm on and new sprocket..
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kc jr 54
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posted August 18, 2007 11:16 AM
Also, does anyone have an exhaust system that doesnt scape ?
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BIGZXDADDY
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posted August 18, 2007 11:39 AM
do yourself another favor and get a radiator guard if you haven't done so already. many members here including myself have "holed" the rad. from road debris. bad way to end a ride not to mention costly
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kc jr 54
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posted August 18, 2007 11:42 AM
DId the rad guard the same time i did the zx10 front fender.
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BlackMagic14
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posted August 18, 2007 02:50 PM
Where did you get the brackets to mount the ZX10 front fender??? Where and How much were the race rails and is that a Corbin Seat???
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kc jr 54
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posted August 18, 2007 03:27 PM
Bracket i made myself, and works perfectly. They are still rough, but once they are done i will post a little write up on it.
I got the Race Railz through Sunrise Honda (local dealer) and they got them from Lockhart. I think i paid $130 or something after tax.
And yes that is a Corbin seat, and i think is one of the best things i have done to the bike.
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stu64
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posted August 18, 2007 05:41 PM
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BlackMagic14
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posted August 18, 2007 09:19 PM
I actually kinda like the look of the Race rails I might have to get me some... and why dont you make me some brackets for the ZX10 fender for my Birthday (today the 18th) and you can mail em to me... as a matter of fact let me have that seat too LOL i would like a set of thos brackets for real
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stevewfl
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posted August 18, 2007 09:27 PM
I have seen the race rails on the R1 and they look real nice. Heavy though, and appear more for a stunter application.
For the ZX10 fender check out dubious http://www.bikeland.org/board/viewthread.php?FID=27&TID=33592
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countersteer
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posted August 18, 2007 10:11 PM
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I have seen the race rails on the R1 and they look real nice.
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nice fender though.
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kspz3
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posted August 19, 2007 06:14 AM
These 14s are worse than Harleys when it comes to leaking oil.... what were they thinking when they put the drain plug there - KSP
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kspz3
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posted August 19, 2007 06:17 AM
 Edited By: kspz3 on 19 Aug 2007 07:17
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EVERYONE I KNOW that rides a 14 and has it lowered has had this problem RPM Cycle in El Dorado is in the process of making a billet low profile pan right now!! they are using my bike to make it and it should be finished in the next couple of weeks (hopefully)
This it will be ready in two weeks is sounding like the movie money pit..... ALthough we all need to thank you for gining up the ride while they use it for prototype.. I am lucky though - as mine is still there.
KSP
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bigdtd
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posted August 19, 2007 06:28 AM
"These 14s are worse than Harleys when it comes to leaking oil.... what were they thinking when they put the drain plug there - KSP "
c'mon on a 14 you have to break it to leak oil, all you have to do is ride a harley and you got a nice puddle 
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vmaxwayne
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posted August 19, 2007 08:21 AM
Yo BlackMagic14:
When they have them ready let us know.
I'd like one since I bottomed after cresting a small hill and knocked the protective edge of the oil pan.
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BlackMagic14
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posted August 19, 2007 11:30 AM
quote:
quote:
EVERYONE I KNOW that rides a 14 and has it lowered has had this problem RPM Cycle in El Dorado is in the process of making a billet low profile pan right now!! they are using my bike to make it and it should be finished in the next couple of weeks (hopefully)
This it will be ready in two weeks is sounding like the movie money pit..... ALthough we all need to thank you for gining up the ride while they use it for prototype.. I am lucky though - as mine is still there.
KSP
You are right!!! It is actually taking this long becuase I am having them do some other stuff since they had the motor out anyway this way I am saving a LOT in labor
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BlackMagic14
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posted August 19, 2007 11:31 AM
I will let you guys know when it is ready though for sure
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