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05-02-2012, 01:26 PM | #121 |
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Glad to hear it passed! Did they enquire about the China motor?
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05-02-2012, 01:51 PM | #122 |
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Not a peep. They where amazed at how clean it was. I told them thanks and I had been busy all winter on it. (well the last 3 months. ) I looks so factory why should I tell them otherwise. (this is the Best swap I have done in the many I have hacked together. )
I guess I got something out of watching American chopper before they pulled all the drama crap. (the full build, (I added test ride in here)tear down for paint and then final assembly. I just used to cram the motors in and say good enough LOL) I am getting used to the High first gear (the only thing I wasn't keen on) so I don't think I will swap back to the 38 tooth rear like I was thinking. It cruses so smoothly at 50 it isn't funny. Had a nice (overcast) ride into work this am. One mod I am going to do is raise the bars and I have to paint the instrument cluster. (the silver is blinding ) I am going to add a 12v electrical connecter to the dash while I have it apart. (for GPS /Cell charging etc.) |
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05-03-2012, 12:48 AM | #123 |
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I bought two early seasons of American Chopper for that very reason. They still had drama, but it wasn't central to the format. I learned a lot from the process. My favourite build is the Dixie Chopper. That says a bunch about me right there.
How do you intend to raise the bars?
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05-03-2012, 10:20 AM | #124 |
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Raising the bars- I was looking at using a spare set of clamps flipped over and then using longer bolts. But I am not sure if it will get them high enough.
it is supposed to be rainy on sat so I may play around then. worse comes to worse I play with the mill. I am reaching forward a little right now and that is not good for my back or shoulder. I need to paint the instrument plate anyway. so the whole mess is coming off this weekend. |
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05-03-2012, 12:33 PM | #125 |
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I found some cheap ATV high bend aluminum bars for my TW, and that did the trick for me. Perhaps that would be a solution for you as well. The aluminum bars really cut down on vibration.
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05-03-2012, 12:33 PM | #126 |
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Don't let me stop you from playing with the mill, though. If you do, please share the process.
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05-03-2012, 02:32 PM | #127 |
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Ah I like the original chrome bars I have but yes the atv high bars are an option. the only fly in the ointment is my NOS OEM front brake cable which is rather tight already. I will have to look into that before I raise them.
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05-04-2012, 12:55 AM | #128 |
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I re-routed a front brake cable for that reason, but I didn't have a headlight in the way. BTW, have you considered a disc brake front end? I installed an '84 XR250R front end onto Son of Weldangrind's '83 XR200R, and it was a perfect fit. The disc brakes are much better than the original drum brakes.
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05-04-2012, 05:59 AM | #129 |
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Yes it will have a disc brake eventually. I did a conversion back in the day with my trials bike with stock forks. With the tools I have now it should be easier.
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05-04-2012, 10:32 AM | #130 |
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So, you intend to convert the exisiting front end, rather than swap the entire setup?
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05-04-2012, 07:15 PM | #131 |
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Well I am trying to find some straight fork tubes before I do it. the ones I have are tweaked and my parts bikes ones are rusted. I have a line on some MT125 ones (same tubes and leading axle) and I may try doing a conversion on them. The stock forks are so low I really need to unless I raise the rear too, which I am afraid would kill the on-road handling.
(other than good sized holes it really is a nice little road rider. Offroad It is Harsh the rear is ok) Took a nice ride this afternoon as I had the day off and it was just a really nice ride. lots of twistys and hills and the engine just Purred along. |
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05-05-2012, 01:22 AM | #132 |
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Maybe you can look to other makes / models for a disc brake front end. Perhaps something that has the same diameter and length fork tubes, so you can re-use the stock triples.
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05-07-2012, 04:15 PM | #133 | |
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05-08-2012, 09:09 AM | #134 |
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Sorry about the delay I got real busy this weekend. I will do it tonight. you need pics of the connector and the color of wires correct?Â
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05-08-2012, 01:04 PM | #135 |
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That's right; yes please.
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