Growing Pains

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Re: Growing Pains

31 Jan 2011 01:28

ElSombreroNegro wrote:

show me some pics of a couple bikes you built? maybe I can see how you yourself fixed a similar issue with mad fab skills? like i said, could use the help..

pay no attention to him, and u dont wanna know why,

as long as ur going this far changing tank mounts should nt be a problem. I would also consider a longer swingarm to lengthen the bike slightly

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31 Jan 2011 01:47

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hows his nomination for ambassaador to the klr650.net forum coming along? :laugh:

Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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Re: Growing Pains

31 Jan 2011 01:48 - 31 Jan 2011 01:56

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ElSombreroNegro wrote:

obviously i am having an issue with the tank hitting the motor, so I am going with a high mount peanut tank instead, and i have more pics i dont know how to resize, they are too big to post on here, but they show me holding the front wheel where it will go. lots of fab up done so far, much left to do yet...
I had to move motor to right side to make chain line up straight, leaving motor off center about 1/2 inch, and have to extend footpegs out more, and build new brake lever. Also need bigger battery, 200 battery does not have enough ass to turn 750 over very much.

Input welcome.. especialy considering I never done anything quite like this before...

i amwatching...good luck. not sure how "kz" you are, but when you have done "enough" research...you might know how to make sure there is anuff room for your tank to fit......

havent learned much have u Joe

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31 Jan 2011 01:54

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hows his nomination for ambassaador to the klr650.net forum coming along? :laugh:

he may have problems with his medical checkup, cranial rectal inversion syndrome has been detected and is cause for concern :woohoo:

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Re: Growing Pains

31 Jan 2011 02:00

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Still recovering,some days are better than others.

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Re: Growing Pains

31 Jan 2011 07:12

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Poor bike. You should have just looked into a 500cc bike.

Besides all the other issues mentioned (and ones you haven't come across yet), you most likely have mismatched sprockets.

GD, no wonder it's so hard finding a good, running bike.

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Re: Growing Pains

31 Jan 2011 09:12

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oh yeah, sprockets are most definatly mis-matched! i am havining new ones made by sidewinder racing. stock 17 tooth up front, and a 38 in back, 540 size.

the wheel base is already going to be 18'' longer by moving the yoke foreward, and the raking it. I chose not to mess with the ass end if i could help it, save to put on wider rubber and and a 540 chain and sprocket to match the motor.

If i chose to lengthen swing arm later, what would it do? is it to look nice or smooth out the ride some more?
I could see how it would smooth the ride some by getting the axle out from directly underneath my seat..

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31 Jan 2011 09:30

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u need to research rake and trail, if ur moving forward u need to move back as well, there's a formula, i dont remember what it is,
people are gonna tell u what u should do, DO WHAT U WANNA

I saw a guy put a V 8 in 65 Renault, it actually ran. spun tires like mutha :woohoo: :woohoo:

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Re: Growing Pains

31 Jan 2011 10:21

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So you're going to use the 200cc rear hub? That's pretty nuts since it's basically a glorified moped chassis.

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Re: Growing Pains

06 May 2011 20:03 - 30 Jun 2011 00:06

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06 May 2011 20:08 - 27 Jun 2011 23:56

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Re: Growing Pains

13 Jun 2011 23:48 - 30 Jun 2011 00:09

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Got it running! had it going down the road today. good times.

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