This guy did some mods from an 01 ZRX1200. Cool one off pipe setup too. The front end looks a lot like a Gen1.
What did you do to your other motorcycle today ?
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This guy did some mods from an 01 ZRX1200. Cool one off pipe setup too. The front end looks a lot like a Gen1.
hayabuser
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I've owned an RF900R, as well as two RF600Rs. Only the RF400R wasn't available for sale here in North America.
michael parris heuberger
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Hi
I rember the RF 900 where I worked sold a used one.
Full Traxxion suspension.
AK20 fork cartridges valved for my weight, and adjustable preload fork caps.
Fork brace and a billet triple-tree to eliminate fork flex.
New fork seals and oil.
Full rear shock and spring with stainless steel oil line, and Traxxion's spring compressor.
Looks sharp on the bench, under the Suzuki banner...as it's going in my Goldwing, lol...and none of it will be visible from the outside...
lmao
AK20 fork cartridges valved for my weight, and adjustable preload fork caps.
Fork brace and a billet triple-tree to eliminate fork flex.
New fork seals and oil.
Full rear shock and spring with stainless steel oil line, and Traxxion's spring compressor.
Looks sharp on the bench, under the Suzuki banner...as it's going in my Goldwing, lol...and none of it will be visible from the outside...
lmao
TallTom
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My triple tree is the only thing that wasn't upgraded on mine. No idea why. Wait til you see just how much flex the fork tubes had.
Adjustable front pre-load. That's a better set up than mine. They didn't have anything adjustable fronts in mines day. Awesome.
I'm surprised they sent the rear shock disassembled. They usually make a practice of assembling, and dynoing the rears. So they know the valving is right.
You're gonna love that big bootied girl after you get all this in.
Adjustable front pre-load. That's a better set up than mine. They didn't have anything adjustable fronts in mines day. Awesome.
I'm surprised they sent the rear shock disassembled. They usually make a practice of assembling, and dynoing the rears. So they know the valving is right.
You're gonna love that big bootied girl after you get all this in.
Cool, I'm looking forward to starting on it...again.
It currently lives on my carport, as it came with a very nice WingStuff cover that doesn't sweat, it won't fit through my 36" basement door, and takes up too much space in my shed, lol, but fits fine behind a car in the carport.
Currently we're about 90°f and 60% humidity, but with the breeze and shade, it's not awful.
I have to take off some parts again so it will fit inside.
I'm waiting on the details from Traxxion on exactly how to modify the left fork tube for the cartridge as well.
Apparently you Can install the cartridge without modification...which causes damage and failure, so I need to make sure that's correct.
Traxxion also told me to remove the Centramatic balancers when I asked, as not only are they unsprung weight(my concern), but that they space the calipers wrong for their fork brace, so into the sale pile they go with the floorboards, lol.
Finally, I need to measure bar spacing(as you can see it's kind of funky on the GW.
If things look good, I'm taking the new Brembo RCS17 front master cylinder off of my Gsxr1k project, and putting it on the GW.
This is also a Non ABS model, which is what I wanted, so I can easily just order 3 custom length stainless steel brake lines.
Which will give me non-linked brakes, and a more sportbike feel.
I still have sparkplugs, a ss belly pan, and Motul oil and oem oil filter(oil was just changed before I bought it, and looks new, but I'm still changing it soon).
Also a few more small mods.
My Dad took the cam wheel out of a Chazzo shorty clutch lever that I bought.
The replacement part that he made is non adjustable, but doesn't need to be either.
Rather it pushes the lever even further than position 6(the furthest from the bar), and allows me to fully engage/disengage the clutch Without crushing the 2 or 3 fingers that I still have on the grip...which is a huge deal to me.
Anyway, it's ready to go, but I'll wait to finish the suspension before I start on the brakes(but, might add the Brembo mc if it fits, bleed it, and order the ss lines while I'm there, we'll see).
I also got a used oem brake pedal, as I don't like the rubber footed aftermarket one that is on it.
I got the side cases off, which was really simple...only fishing those door open release cables back up to the latches may be fun...
Bar-ends, mirrors, and the rear crash bars have to come off too, to fit through my basement door.
The bike is back inside and ready for me to start on it.
It's nose heavy on the center stand(which I have gotten better at using, lol), so I'll start on the rear shock.
The gas tank is almost empty now as well, so that'll help when I remove it.
I've already been through the front end once, so it should be easy to swap in the new parts there.
Now it's just the time to get it all done.
Bar-ends, mirrors, and the rear crash bars have to come off too, to fit through my basement door.
The bike is back inside and ready for me to start on it.
It's nose heavy on the center stand(which I have gotten better at using, lol), so I'll start on the rear shock.
The gas tank is almost empty now as well, so that'll help when I remove it.
I've already been through the front end once, so it should be easy to swap in the new parts there.
Now it's just the time to get it all done.
TallTom
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I see you got your Madstadt.
Good product. Good company.
I got pelted with rain in Chattanooga. It was great to watch the laminar flow in action. I got a 20". I haven't extended all the way yet. A passenger may bring in some more height.
Yeah, the 12", and it's great.
I have it in the lowest and furthest back position, I've tried the others, but prefer it there.
I saw a 'wing in Newfoundland loaded down with a very large couple on board.....not sure if all the bags were full but the riders looked to be weighing the scales at close to 300lbs a piece....I said to the wife that it must have a 12 ply tire on the rear....
We followed it for a short while and it wasn't handling the bumps or cornering very well....
We followed it for a short while and it wasn't handling the bumps or cornering very well....
That thing sure spends a lot of it's time with it's clothes off....must be a nudist.....
lol
The more I rode my GW, I quickly realized that the bad handling wasnt just the worn out steering bearings, that the bike shows great potential...but is just ultimately awful...hence my full suspension upgrade in progress.
I'm no Mr.SuperRider by any means, and never thought I was, but I do fairly well with adjustable sportbike suspension.
I can get a good setup on stock suspension, and dial it in on the roadside.
It baffles me how so many people just disregard suspension, as it makes such a huge difference.
That they just accept an awful ride as good, because they don't know any better.
And, you need the GW's 125 lb' of torque to haul that much azz, lol
c10
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Those are ZRX 1200 front forks . wheels / swing arm . Rear shocks also .
I managed to need to spend more money...yay.
Last night I wasn't really working on the bike, but just spending a few minutes prepping things.
The previous owner put led lights in the rotor covers, along with a few other things I havn't time to address.
So, I was cutting zipties out of some awkward places with side cutter pliers.
One wire was conviniently banjo stringed to the side of the high pressure fuel inlet line.
I am always very careful cutting off zipties too, so not to cut whatever wire or hose that they may be attached to, and I was.
I finally cut the 3rd and last ziptie from the fuel line, no harm done...until I turned the pliers to get them out of the tight spot between the frame and the tank...the tip of one side sliced the fuel line like a razor...instant gas smell.
I was in disbelife (part# 11 in the diagram).
Cut by cutting too deep, sure...but just by contact like a knife edge...from side cutters...shaking my head, that's a new one on me...dummy.
This means that I now get to also remove the windshield again, And the whole front exterior and side panels, which is one piece, to loosen and move one radiator, to access the fuel rail where the other end of the fuel line goes...oh...and the fuel line and o-rings are $184.25...but...free shipping(always find the good, lol)
I also live 2 hours from a Motosport warehouse, so I parts in 2-3 days, sometimes even next day.
Oh well, I hope I find the other end of the line rotten or melted, and in Need of repair...what are the odds? lol
The line is cut where the ziploc back is wrapped
Last night I wasn't really working on the bike, but just spending a few minutes prepping things.
The previous owner put led lights in the rotor covers, along with a few other things I havn't time to address.
So, I was cutting zipties out of some awkward places with side cutter pliers.
One wire was conviniently banjo stringed to the side of the high pressure fuel inlet line.
I am always very careful cutting off zipties too, so not to cut whatever wire or hose that they may be attached to, and I was.
I finally cut the 3rd and last ziptie from the fuel line, no harm done...until I turned the pliers to get them out of the tight spot between the frame and the tank...the tip of one side sliced the fuel line like a razor...instant gas smell.
I was in disbelife (part# 11 in the diagram).
Cut by cutting too deep, sure...but just by contact like a knife edge...from side cutters...shaking my head, that's a new one on me...dummy.
This means that I now get to also remove the windshield again, And the whole front exterior and side panels, which is one piece, to loosen and move one radiator, to access the fuel rail where the other end of the fuel line goes...oh...and the fuel line and o-rings are $184.25...but...free shipping(always find the good, lol)
I also live 2 hours from a Motosport warehouse, so I parts in 2-3 days, sometimes even next day.
Oh well, I hope I find the other end of the line rotten or melted, and in Need of repair...what are the odds? lol
The line is cut where the ziploc back is wrapped
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