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What did you do to your other motorcycle today ?
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Now, to get this back in there, lol
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PeregrineKeith
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Damn dude. I love the cleanliness of the area in which you work. Many times I walk into shops garages and think… I really don’t want to leave my stuff here!!! Nice work!!!
Thank you sir!
RacingJake
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Good job, sometimes you have to think out side the box.
I've used a threaded rod with washer's and nuts to do the same thing with cam bearings on my Turbo Ford and when I installed the Sport Gear in my Sportster.
I've used a threaded rod with washer's and nuts to do the same thing with cam bearings on my Turbo Ford and when I installed the Sport Gear in my Sportster.
Maybe I missed it but, what was the reason to have to do this surgery on her?
2 ceramic bearings, one for the main transmission shaft, the other for the countershaft, in the left side of the engine case.
Alot of labor for little if any gain.
But, I have put alot of small mods on this bike, including alot of weight loss.
This will finish this round of mods.
This transmission is really no different than any other either, just a newer design that I'de never worked on before, so the curiosity and experience made it worth doing.
So far so good, and not a hard job.
But, I will say, the ceramic transmission bearings feel much more spinny than the old ones, lmao!
The ceramic wheel bearings feel the same as the old ones.
All should be good for .0000001 in the quarter...good thing I don't drag race, lol
The ceramic wheel bearings feel the same as the old ones.
All should be good for .0000001 in the quarter...good thing I don't drag race, lol
I always admire people who do this kind of work.Although I do wonder what the benefits are of replacing those bearings. The smoother running of parts and therefore better throttle response? How about durability?
Well, this bike belongs to one of my best friends(I also have a gsxr1k), he drives a truck, and the bike has lived with me since new.
He gets free storage, maintenance, and any mods he wants done.
In turn, I ride it like it's mine, and all it costs me is gas money, lol.
I also like the work experience, and it helps keep me up to date with more modern tech.
With that said; I have explained to him that the bearings will do little to nothing, and may not last as long...and he doesn't care, lol
It is a slow work in progress, with the idea that there will be Alot of little things that will add up to 1 hp(that you'll never feel, lol), and alot of weight loss, little by little( already dropped Alot of weight).
Nice friends agreement. Losing weight is a good way to keep the front wheel off the ground and save at least on front tires. Wonder what the next job will be. Keep up the good work
Thanks, I try to save front tires as much as possible, lol.
It needs weighed again too, as it's lost Alot of weight since it was new.
Next is more real carbon fiber fairing parts, carbon fiber wheels and lighter rotors, more titanium hardware, including swapping the stainless M4 header for titanium(all quick and easy jobs), and we've been talking about possibly changing the cams this winter(which will require the engine to come out, as the degree wheel won't fit in the frame).
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I will measure the transmission gears for any wear, but, like the clutch, and the rest of the engine visible inside, the gear teeth literally look brand new.
I haven't looked it over 100% yet...but I can't even see basic wear marks anywhere.
The bike has just under 10k miles on it, and has had Amsoil in it since new.
I was wondering what the condition of the gears would be, since this bike has a factory QuickShifter.
I also do alot of low rpm/3k shifts with the QS, so this was all great to see.
I will measure the transmission gears for any wear, but, like the clutch, and the rest of the engine visible inside, the gear teeth literally look brand new.
I haven't looked it over 100% yet...but I can't even see basic wear marks anywhere.
The bike has just under 10k miles on it, and has had Amsoil in it since new.
I was wondering what the condition of the gears would be, since this bike has a factory QuickShifter.
I also do alot of low rpm/3k shifts with the QS, so this was all great to see.
PeregrineKeith
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Not to the bike but built some cheap tourpack holders for me and some friends, nice to have this thing off the ground or on a shelf taking up space.
I went for a ride today SEEING AS IM SEMI RETIRED lol.
It’s the first day of winter here, 18 degC, no wind, perfect riding conditions!
Thought I’d take my “other” bike out today… went and got pie ( where’s sarge?) Busa’s in hibernation in the garage.
It’s the first day of winter here, 18 degC, no wind, perfect riding conditions!
Thought I’d take my “other” bike out today… went and got pie ( where’s sarge?) Busa’s in hibernation in the garage.
Tony Nitrous
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My Gen-2.
Removed the pegs hero-bolts and heavy damping weights.
Removed the front fork reflectors.
Already removed the grab rail and rear pegs.
Will look at getting some lighter bar ends and exhaust can hangers etc etc.
All little bits but when you pick up the box they are going into it all adds up.
Rode the bike into town and got a spare key coded. Our Gen-2’s get smart keys and immobilisers. Only having 1 key on a bike with an immobiliser makes me nervous. It’s a pain if you lose that !
This morning, 7 days into Winter.
Funds are a little low at the moment but I’ll keep chipping away at less weight and more ponys. A welded / replacement BTL is high on my list. Still not sure what the long term hp plan is, more about what parts and what money I can find.
Removed the pegs hero-bolts and heavy damping weights.
Removed the front fork reflectors.
Already removed the grab rail and rear pegs.
Will look at getting some lighter bar ends and exhaust can hangers etc etc.
All little bits but when you pick up the box they are going into it all adds up.
Rode the bike into town and got a spare key coded. Our Gen-2’s get smart keys and immobilisers. Only having 1 key on a bike with an immobiliser makes me nervous. It’s a pain if you lose that !
This morning, 7 days into Winter.
Funds are a little low at the moment but I’ll keep chipping away at less weight and more ponys. A welded / replacement BTL is high on my list. Still not sure what the long term hp plan is, more about what parts and what money I can find.
PeregrineKeith
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Big brake rotor upgrade, went with the wavy boys cause they look cooler!
Did you need to use adapters for your calipers? Looks wicked brother!
PeregrineKeith
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Thanks! Yeah the kit (Arlen Ness) comes with an adapter to move the caliper out as these are a bit bigger than stock. My only gripe is the hardware isn’t black but I can source that stuff later.
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