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posted March 12, 2009 07:43 AM
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Shwew! Pretty hard to imagine me doing all this stuff. I wish It could happen but I don't see having the time. The money isn't much compared to all the time.
Really nice work, everyone..even if it's beyond my comprehension.
Rook
Money is not the issue if you have $15K
to throw in mods... like the turbo maniac
who started this thread 
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posted March 12, 2009 08:37 AM
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Shwew! Pretty hard to imagine me doing all this stuff. I wish It could happen but I don't see having the time. The money isn't much compared to all the time.
Really nice work, everyone..even if it's beyond my comprehension.
Rook
Hmmm,
My wife does have issue with my time in the garage sometimes.
The project has become much more intense than I had initially intended
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posted March 12, 2009 04:15 PM
Lyle ..... you got lots of parts pics, lets see the beast back together !
Work just got caught up for me .. im look'n at some free time !
Hmm, what should I do with it. 
Bob
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posted March 12, 2009 07:03 PM
Dood,
My work just got retarded again, plus I can't work on it every day or night....
You really should give me a call if you have time,
I just aquired some interesting parts that I don't really want to publicise.
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posted March 12, 2009 07:15 PM
Watsen LEDs <-- the best there is
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posted March 12, 2009 07:49 PM
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Watsen LEDs <-- the best there is
+1
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posted March 12, 2009 08:02 PM
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Watsen LEDs <-- the best there is
+1
Made in Calgary Alberta
yeah the little salesgal has a hot accent
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posted March 13, 2009 08:06 AM
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Watsen LEDs <-- the best there is
Nothing for the zx14 though.
I wish I had your R1 with
the ugly stock turn signals
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posted March 13, 2009 11:29 AM
Stan,
My catalyst panels don't have the signals , they were smoothed over, so I am using the Watsons.... I don't think you want a billet piece to fill the big zx14 hole...LOL
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posted March 13, 2009 04:01 PM
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My catalyst panels don't have the signals , they were smoothed over, so I am using the Watsons.... I don't think you want a billet piece to fill the big zx14 hole...LOL
I dont know what I want
The LEDs do look great though,
great choice as usual
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posted March 13, 2009 07:29 PM
should I do it?
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posted March 14, 2009 12:46 AM
I would think you would want your weight low and towards the center of the bike..... So I vote no.
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posted March 14, 2009 03:19 AM
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should I do it?
KZScott mentioned this mod to me...who else is running it like that?
I'm not sure how much better it is...the weight is further forward, which is good...but it is also higher up. I'd like to see some really fast bikes that run it that way...
Or else I need to do some math.
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posted March 14, 2009 03:59 AM
Lyle,
running the brake calipers infront of the forks will also
affect the way the bike turns/ steers IMHO.
One way to find out for sure- try it and see if you like it.
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posted March 14, 2009 07:18 AM
I am going to try it anyway. I already made fender brackets, and modified a gixxer fender.
I asked around, and the guys with stock and short wheel bases liked it for drag racing.
Just sitting still the bars seem to want to fall in more, which will make the steering quicker, so I am thinking stability may be affected some what but thats what the steering damper is for...
If anything a couple hours work, a couple banjo washers, a fender, and it's back to normal.
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posted March 14, 2009 09:48 AM
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I am going to try it anyway. I already made fender brackets, and modified a gixxer fender.
I asked around, and the guys with stock and short wheel bases liked it for drag racing.
Just sitting still the bars seem to want to fall in more, which will make the steering quicker, so I am thinking stability may be affected some what but thats what the steering damper is for...
If anything a couple hours work, a couple banjo washers, a fender, and it's back to normal.
Not afraid to venture as usual
Let us know how it turns out
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posted March 14, 2009 11:55 AM
I like being different
One thing is for sure the calipers will run alot cooler out there.
I would think this mod would be aerodynamicaly prohibitive for LSR and naturally aspirated 1/4 miles, but should help with anything up to 1/8th mile
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posted March 14, 2009 12:28 PM
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should I do it?
KZScott mentioned this mod to me...who else is running it like that?
I'm not sure how much better it is...the weight is further forward, which is good...but it is also higher up. I'd like to see some really fast bikes that run it that way...
Or else I need to do some math.
Shane
Mostly stock wheelbase, of any of the bikes that I have seen, but every advantage adds up IMO.
Seen it done on a few on psychobike
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posted March 21, 2009 11:27 AM
No updates... a week now.
Are you bying Bob's bike?
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posted March 21, 2009 12:16 PM
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No I am not buying Bobs bike.
I would if the dollar was par, then i would make Frankle a pure drag bike.
I have been over the varsol bin and parts washer all morning cleaning engine parts for assembly.
Next will be fitting / filing the new piston rings I just got.
Tomorrow engine assembly begins.
New subframe main spars should be close to complete end of next week.
It will be alumium tube with CF sheeting .... thats the plan anyway.
Frt fender brackets are done along with custom gsxr fender for the frt mounted calipers.
I just bought a 08 gsxr caliper and hanger for $10 on fleabay yesterday.... shipping was $25...LOL
Stan,
Any word on the modified caliper hanger?
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posted March 21, 2009 03:45 PM
Yeah... they said they'll call me when ready to do the caliper hanger.
Still haven't heard from them and not sure I will.
I might just go ahead and mod the oem hanger- it's an easy fix
with the stock zx14 swingarm- I'll probably tackle the project tomorrow.
I'm bringing my bike out next week and just want to get it all done, so
I can put the licence plate in April and finally start my season
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posted March 21, 2009 03:50 PM
Hey, did they ship those Speedcell batteries?
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posted March 21, 2009 04:08 PM
Emailed you both
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posted March 26, 2009 09:21 AM
No batteries yet.... and yes I am very dissapointed with the service.
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posted March 26, 2009 03:08 PM
hey dubious i want some of those zx10 fender mod brackets. I tried to pm you but it wouldnt work. I need them by next wk
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