RE: Finally got a big bike
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/7/2008 11:34:22 AM
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KidCr3nshaw
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P.S. I still need to get my wheels from the powder coater!
That means I've still got a chrome rear, racing fairings w/windscreen and a crash cage for sale! Anyone want them???
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/7/2008 1:22:59 PM
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KidCr3nshaw
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I got my upper today!!! Wow!!! Fast shipping from that guy (eBay seller). I ordered it Monday night and got it early afternoon Thursday.
Waiting on headlight and fender... then to paint! Oh yeah
ANYONE WANNA DONATE TO, "GET KIDS WHEELS BACK FROM THE POWDERCOATER" FUND? lol
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/8/2008 1:46:57 PM
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KidCr3nshaw
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I got my fender and headlight today and I've got some pictures of the mock-up. I also went to Menards and got some pretty cool allen bolts for the windscreen. They kind of look like computer case thumb screws... cool. Haven't got the headlight in because I've got to do some hacksawing on the upper stay to get all the welded crap off but I do like the looks of it so far!
I like the mirrors I got and I haven't drilled the upper to accept the wiring but I think they look pretty good and will be nice to have a completely, hole-free mid fairing. I got some similar allen bolts for them as the bolts they come with buck salls.
Anyway, here's the pics. Should be painting this weekend!
Hey and thanks to everyone for your kind words! I appreciate it, this kind of stuff is fun for me and I like having a timeline of sorts for projects like these. They're nice to visit a couple of years down the road. Reminds me of actually this time last year when I was doing a lot of this stuff to my F3. Good times...
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/8/2008 8:11:35 PM
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KidCr3nshaw
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Alright so I got my upper fairing stay hacksawed back to normal and I got the headlight mounted. I love the look of the front end! I also did a good deal more cleaning on the rear of the engine and swingarm. I've got the shock coils and canister all cleaned up, and I've still got to get the chain-guide area cleaned but that's tomorrow.
As I look at the swingarm I may have to fit a tire hugger in place in the end as it's pretty lightly scratched and I don't want to try and sand brushed aluminum... oh well. I need to find one I like, I guess. Here some more pictures.
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/8/2008 8:15:06 PM
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KidCr3nshaw
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I would also like to add that so far, that upper from eBay has been awesome. It was $99 BIN and the fit has been great. Headlight mounts were perfect and it lines up nicely with the induction covers. Now obviously it's still a fiberglass piece and a trained eye may be able to tell cwhen they're right up on it, but it looks great and I can't wait to see what it will look like painted.
Anyway, I would vouch for that seller as it only took 2 days to get my piece for $125 shipped and it is quality.
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/8/2008 10:02:34 PM
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HAVOC
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she is lookin beautiful bro . reminds me of what i went through this past month and a half re building mine. im starting to wonder though if after you get all this done will you really want to give her up for a 954 ?
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/9/2008 8:53:15 AM
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KidCr3nshaw
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I just sold my main/gaming PC on Craigslist! I now have the extra cash for my wheels! Hip hip, horray!
Thanks for you kind words, Havoc. And no. I'm defnintely not positive that I'll want to sell it. I do hoever really want a 954. We shall see...
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/9/2008 1:03:42 PM
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HAVOC
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i had to sell my xbox 360 to pay for my new front end so i feel ya brother
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/10/2008 7:54:02 AM
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KidCr3nshaw
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I've decided to take some of the extra cash and try and knock out a rear seat cowl. I'm using the old seat from the bike as it has a hole it in, figured what the hell?
I've seen a handfull of ways to do it but I just decided to take the leather off the top, and lay about three layers down on top of it flush with the side, with the last layer snugly wrapping around the dges to hold everything on without mounting screws.
I have a feeling there is going to be a lot of sanding and bondo in the next few days BUT this thing doesn't look half bad so far in it's rough form.
I think I can knock this out and have a fairly good looking piece. Camera is jacked so no pics for a bit.
Stay tooned...
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/10/2008 9:04:34 AM
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Please post some pics of how you do the rear cowl. I'm thinking of doing the same on mine
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/10/2008 9:18:10 AM
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damn Kid-i was unaware you got a new bike-guess,i dont make the rounds enough on this forum
anyway welcome to the 29/54 family!!
also,you are doing a awesome job,keep it going!!
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RE: Finally got a big bike - 2/10/2008 10:33:12 AM
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ORIGINAL: KidCr3nshaw
P.S. I still need to get my wheels from the powder coater!
That means I've still got a chrome rear, racing fairings w/windscreen and a crash cage for sale! Anyone want them???
Anyone know if the cage will fit a 954 also...If so, Im intersted in it
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