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Forum: Street 11-30-2017, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 622
Posted By Skin Mechanic
DIY ethanol-free gas.

There are several videos on youtube about this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH2zgomFdEM&t=160s

It sounds like snake oil, but I tried it and it DOES work. As in the video, I added food...
Forum: Street 11-30-2017, 08:51 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,615
Posted By Skin Mechanic
I wouldn't waste my time with it, the odometers...

I wouldn't waste my time with it, the odometers on these bikes are wrong anyways. I have an indicated 2743 miles on my bike's odo but the actual mileage is 2496.
Forum: Street 11-29-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By Skin Mechanic
Sorry for not responding sooner, I've had drama...

Sorry for not responding sooner, I've had drama around here since the last post. Anywho, here's a pic of the final product. Don't know why the image links are broken, I've never had problems linking...
Forum: Street 08-02-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 993
Posted By Skin Mechanic
Tidy Cats scoopable mulitcat formula

I've had an empty litter bucket sitting in the laundry closet for 2 years waiting for this project.
...
Forum: Street 07-28-2017, 04:46 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,504
Posted By Skin Mechanic
5'7"@183lbs, I was at 200lbs before I bought the...

5'7"@183lbs, I was at 200lbs before I bought the bike and I decided to lose some weight before buying it because shedding pounds off the ride, or rider is the cheapest way to improve performance....
Forum: Street 07-27-2017, 05:54 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,504
Posted By Skin Mechanic
You'll increase top end up to the point where the...

You'll increase top end up to the point where the bike's rear wheel horsepower, and aerodynamic drag prevent the bike from going any faster. My best top speed is a gps verified 64mph on a level...
Forum: Street 07-26-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,504
Posted By Skin Mechanic
If your gonna spend big bucks on an exhaust...

If your gonna spend big bucks on an exhaust system do your homework, and even then you ma end up with something you don't like. I pissed away $130 for the AR Racing exhaust, I won't make that mistake...
Forum: Street 07-25-2017, 04:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,521
Posted By Skin Mechanic
Thanks for the compliment, the quality of the...

Thanks for the compliment, the quality of the repair is in keeping with the quality of the bike :lol: Anywho, while the bike was down for cosmetic repairs I decided to plasti-dip the side covers...
Forum: Street 07-24-2017, 10:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,521
Posted By Skin Mechanic
It's the 2nd day of vacation and I've decided to...

It's the 2nd day of vacation and I've decided to work on the tank surround while I wait for USPS to deliver a replacement fuel pump for the aprilia. I thought about using fiberglass resin and mesh,...
Forum: Street 07-24-2017, 06:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,302
Posted By Skin Mechanic
My nephew used this trick to extract a coupla...

My nephew used this trick to extract a coupla broken exhaust manifold studs in his F150.
Forum: Street 07-23-2017, 10:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,302
Posted By Skin Mechanic
The only thing an easy out is good for is...

The only thing an easy out is good for is breaking off in an engine block. Then you have the drama of trying to drill out a bit that's harder than Chinese calculus. I've had bad experiences with easy...
Forum: Street 07-23-2017, 08:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,302
Posted By Skin Mechanic
Damn dood! you've got worse luck than me! Why is...

Damn dood! you've got worse luck than me! Why is your engine eat up with rust? Don't use an easy out extractor to remove the studs, and don't use a helicoil for the repair. Drill out the studs with a...
Forum: Street 07-22-2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,504
Posted By Skin Mechanic
Dual exhaust on a single cylinder engine makes as...

Dual exhaust on a single cylinder engine makes as much sense as sticking 2 carbs on the intake. Given the marginal performance gain, I can't justify spending more for an exhaust system than what a...
Forum: Street 07-21-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 25,504
Posted By Skin Mechanic
I bought this exhaust for my bike and gave it...

I bought this exhaust for my bike and gave it away after 2 rides. It was obnoxiously loud and cost me about 4mph on the top end. My bike sounds and performs much better with the modded factory...
Forum: Street 07-19-2017, 05:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,302
Posted By Skin Mechanic
If my exhaust was still stock I would, but I...

If my exhaust was still stock I would, but I hacked it apart and gutted it. The guys I ride with say my bike sounds like a chainsaw. I couldn't in clear conscience pawn that cobbled together POS on...
Forum: Street 07-13-2017, 01:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,302
Posted By Skin Mechanic
I've been thinking about doing a underbelly...

I've been thinking about doing a underbelly exhaust on mine. You wanna sell it?
Forum: Street 07-12-2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,521
Posted By Skin Mechanic
Looks like I'll be doing some body work on my vacation

Because a plastic panel with a hole in it is more prone to developing stress cracks if the opening isn't reinforced.
...
Forum: Street 07-12-2017, 07:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 691
Posted By Skin Mechanic
I've always lusted after the TNT 1130R, but...

I've always lusted after the TNT 1130R, but they're unreliable and the dealership network was/is nonexistent. Anywho, I road with a guy to Columbus GA to get his Victory serviced and they have this...
Forum: Street 06-30-2017, 10:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By Skin Mechanic
Brake failure isn't an option when your riding...

Brake failure isn't an option when your riding style is beyond aggressive :D I used what was left of a fresh bottle of DOT 4 in the rear master, after installing a shorter SS brake line on the front....
Forum: Street 06-29-2017, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By Skin Mechanic
If I had to panic brake using the rear brake I...

If I had to panic brake using the rear brake I would probably jump off the bike to avoid impact :lol: It should be a straight forward mod; The master cylinder is fitted with 2 brake lines. One brake...
Forum: Street 06-29-2017, 06:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,839
Posted By Skin Mechanic
Welcome to the little monster family :clap: I...

Welcome to the little monster family :clap: I would suggest a 5-pin racing CDI and coil. My bike wouldn't even make redline with the stock electronics. Once the engine's broken in you should be able...
Forum: Street 06-29-2017, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 969
Posted By Skin Mechanic
Has anyone tried linking the brake system?

The little monster's rear master cylinder is a joke. I pressure bled the system and the braking is still almost non-existent. I have a 16mm front master cylinder sourced from an old Ducati 916 that...
Forum: Street 06-29-2017, 12:05 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,817
Posted By Skin Mechanic
The bike is officially outta warranty with about...

The bike is officially outta warranty with about 1200 actual miles on the engine. I did an oil change at 1000 indicated miles and inspected the engine mount bolts and they are holding up well. I road...
Forum: Street 06-12-2017, 02:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,242
Posted By Skin Mechanic
IIRC, if the headlights are on when the key is...

IIRC, if the headlights are on when the key is turned in the ignition it's DC, if they don't light up until the engine starts, it's AC.
Forum: Street 06-10-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,817
Posted By Skin Mechanic
I've put about 230 miles on mine since the last...

I've put about 230 miles on mine since the last bolt replacement and the new bolts seem to be holding up. I noticed some vibration on the way home from work, but it was slack in the chain. I'll have...
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