posted May 04, 2010 12:34 PM
haha.... mine. Keep it up though, getting lower means faster..... and uglier too imo. you had the best lookin zx14 out there. I just don' 't like extended tails.
posted May 04, 2010 12:38 PM
I suppose..... That being said, which do you like better as far as looks go, extended tail or stock tail? Also, what is the purpose of the extended tail. Is it just to fit more stuff in the back, or does it let you get lower? Or is it pretty much just cosmetic?
posted May 04, 2010 12:43 PM
Edited By: Shane661 on 4 May 2010 20:50
quote:I suppose..... That being said, which do you like better as far as looks go, extended tail or stock tail? Also, what is the purpose of the extended tail. Is it just to fit more stuff in the back, or does it let you get lower? Or is it pretty much just cosmetic?
I really loved the way my bike looked last year. But when I added wheelbase, I knew it would not look right with the stock tail.
The bodywork I have is Prostreet bodywork. The tail is only 4" over stock, whereas my wheelbase is getting closer to +10". It is the minimum length tail that will work the the Prostreet tank. The Prostreet tank is lower overall, with a lower seating position that puts you more forward on the bike. It is also much lighter than the stock tank.
So, to me, based on function alone...the new parts are beautiful! I would say don't pass judgement on the looks until you see the whole package. Of course, beauty is in the eye of the beholder...and these parts are designed primarily with function in mind.
quote:Looking Good Shane. Pan is a really nice made part. CNC , that would have taken me way too
many hours to make manual on a Bridgeport mill..
T&J are good people. Tressie was so nice and helped me set up my account. She even
threw in a tee shirt. with case of 10W40.
Never used a Wix filter on a bike. My 14 has extended warranty so I use the Amsoil oil but a OEM filter. Hurt a engine and have to have towed to Dealer.OEM filter. Thinking they could
have aexcuse to say NO. :-)
Did you ever has OSR cut one of your stock pans?? If so PM me if you want to
sell it.
Louis
Thanks Louis I really try my best to help. I appreciate the complement.
posted May 04, 2010 04:11 PM
You are welcome Tressie. Will be purchaseing another case later this summer. Will try it in old FJ1200 my son rides. :-) too. When I finally set up my 14 to a track bike set up I will change the oil even more often. Clutch material in oil... :-(
Louis
Shane, what kind of spacer did you use on the front brake to take the place of the caliper? I just removed my right brake, and I can't use the stock bolts with my brocks brackets because they are too long. I was going to buy some shorter bolts, but it looks like in this picture you have some sort of spacers. Whatcha got?
Shane, what kind of spacer did you use on the front brake to take the place of the caliper? I just removed my right brake, and I can't use the stock bolts with my brocks brackets because they are too long. I was going to buy some shorter bolts, but it looks like in this picture you have some sort of spacers. Whatcha got?
Shane, I was looking at this video in review from my drag racing yesterday, and it doesn't look like you're going full throttle right out of the hole. I was gradually giving it more and more steam from the hit, but I only tried full throttle out of the hole once. What is your best launch technique?
posted May 08, 2010 03:09 PM
Edited By: Shane661 on 8 May 2010 23:22
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Shane
Watching these 2 vids it looks like both of you are getting the throttle pinned at the hit. I need to work on that...... Sounds scary
The first video shown above, I was being pretty easy on it and it was on pump gas, if I recall. I think that was about 10 months ago??
My goal along the way was to just have the throttle pinned by the tree. Which is what I did that got me in the 8's at the end of last year. Everyone does it differently, and pinning it right off won't hurt you as long as you don't get scared and do something dumb if it spins and/or wheelies. I can promise you that a lot of people who think they are pinning at the hit, really aren't...but only a data logger will tell you for sure.
Sometimes it is hard to overcome the mental block that keeps you from being aggressive with the throttle. When I used to ride Racheal's 1000, I made a lot of passes just focusing on my thottle hand. After a while, I told myself each time that I would try to rip the throttle cables out on the hit! It was fun.
My style is changing now with the wheelbase and sidewinder, and I am getting more aggressive. I had a lot of setup issues last time out, but I did get my best 60' so far, at 1.43. I see a lot more coming if I can lose the 24 lbs I have gained back. The scale says I am 235 suited now.
posted May 08, 2010 03:34 PM
Looking good Shane....... don't feel bad, I too gained weight this winter. 235 this morning in shorts..........sigh. 6'3" bare footed, hard to tuck in tight.
posted May 10, 2010 07:02 PM
Awesome thread Shane!! do you have any of your older stuff for sale? clutch cover, extended tail, or any other race type parts? if so, pm me i would be interested!
best of luck as i will continue to watch your progress!!
rich v
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posted June 10, 2010 04:03 PM
are you still keeping the tank and tail after you short the bike shane?
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