My first VTR, well most of one
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Yes I have. The bottom projector is stock GSXR and meant for this housing. It still gets hot, but not hot enough to melt the plastic.
The top projector is HID and runs alot cooler temperature wise.
The top projector is HID and runs alot cooler temperature wise.
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Header is getting wrapped with heat wrap. Thats about the extent of shielding its getting
DSM's are ****. Ok not all of them, but that one is. damn shitty 420a motor. Piece of junk. That car has waisted thousands of hours of my time.
It goes through cam position sensors and crank position sensors every other week and leaves me stranded. I blew the head gasket, and now its full of water.
But I would LOVE to have a GSX. Damn I want one.
Nope. I drilled and tapped the block and made a mount for it there. Also cut and re welded the lines. Damn those lines are thin as hell.
Correct.
DSM's are ****. Ok not all of them, but that one is. damn shitty 420a motor. Piece of junk. That car has waisted thousands of hours of my time.
It goes through cam position sensors and crank position sensors every other week and leaves me stranded. I blew the head gasket, and now its full of water.
But I would LOVE to have a GSX. Damn I want one.
Nope. I drilled and tapped the block and made a mount for it there. Also cut and re welded the lines. Damn those lines are thin as hell.
Correct.
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You have nice lines from the tank to the rear, but I agree with the rear being too high. Might have been page 13 of this thread I said that.
You might consider raising the front of the tank once you lower the back to maintain the lines. Probably only needs to go about a half inch. The up-side is you'll have more space for either electronics or fuel.
You might consider raising the front of the tank once you lower the back to maintain the lines. Probably only needs to go about a half inch. The up-side is you'll have more space for either electronics or fuel.
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DSM's are ****. Ok not all of them, but that one is. damn shitty 420a motor. Piece of junk. That car has waisted thousands of hours of my time.
It goes through cam position sensors and crank position sensors every other week and leaves me stranded. I blew the head gasket, and now its full of water.
But I would LOVE to have a GSX. Damn I want one.
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Doesn't Stay Moving. I had a DSM for a while, never again. Could't ever find a leash for the crank that took a walk on me.
DSM's are ****. Ok not all of them, but that one is. damn shitty 420a motor. Piece of junk. That car has waisted thousands of hours of my time.
It goes through cam position sensors and crank position sensors every other week and leaves me stranded. I blew the head gasket, and now its full of water.
But I would LOVE to have a GSX. Damn I want one.
.[/quote]
Doesn't Stay Moving. I had a DSM for a while, never again. Could't ever find a leash for the crank that took a walk on me.
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You have nice lines from the tank to the rear, but I agree with the rear being too high. Might have been page 13 of this thread I said that. You might consider raising the front of the tank once you lower the back to maintain the lines. Probably only needs to go about a half inch. The up-side is you'll have more space for either electronics or fuel.
You might consider raising the front of the tank once you lower the back to maintain the lines. Probably only needs to go about a half inch. The up-side is you'll have more space for either electronics or fuel.Well I dont want to raise the front of the tank, But.....
If you look close in the pics you can see the foam tail is notched to fit on the subframe. For some reason I didnt do it in the pictures.
I dropped the tail down about 3/4 inch, over the round tubing, and it looks much better. I have a crummy pic of it, Ill upload it in a sec.
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Looking good.I agree the tail looks better slightly lower.I love the clean look of the rear.Are you going to make some kind of hugger? and what plans do you have for tail lights etc? Keep up the good work man....!!
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Love it. Lower the *** end some, and throw on a hugger. Would help out a ton functionality wise, and I think would make it look a bit better, but that's just my opinion. The bike as a whole looks rediculous, and I love it!
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Truck,
I haven't looked at this thread in a few months. I have spent the entire morning catching up with it. I am in love w/this thread. Your bike is fantastic! Everyone has suggestions on how to do it, but do it as you want it....Like you said, you only care if it fits you. That being said, heres what you need to do...Start by...just kidding....Love it and keep up the great work....most of us here wish we had you skills. By the way, I loved the picture with you on the bike and you could see a table full of your CCT's in front....I may have to pick-up a set from you.
I haven't looked at this thread in a few months. I have spent the entire morning catching up with it. I am in love w/this thread. Your bike is fantastic! Everyone has suggestions on how to do it, but do it as you want it....Like you said, you only care if it fits you. That being said, heres what you need to do...Start by...just kidding....Love it and keep up the great work....most of us here wish we had you skills. By the way, I loved the picture with you on the bike and you could see a table full of your CCT's in front....I may have to pick-up a set from you.
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Only thing I would do is make the tail piece into a mini trunk for storing things.. I can't imagine not having the space the SH provides under the seat.. It's amazing how useful that is.
And my bad on the oil cooler, for some reason I thought it was down there.. duh, I shoulda looked first.
And my bad on the oil cooler, for some reason I thought it was down there.. duh, I shoulda looked first.
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Truck,
I haven't looked at this thread in a few months. I have spent the entire morning catching up with it. I am in love w/this thread. Your bike is fantastic! Everyone has suggestions on how to do it, but do it as you want it....Like you said, you only care if it fits you. That being said, heres what you need to do...Start by...just kidding....Love it and keep up the great work....most of us here wish we had you skills. By the way, I loved the picture with you on the bike and you could see a table full of your CCT's in front....I may have to pick-up a set from you.
I haven't looked at this thread in a few months. I have spent the entire morning catching up with it. I am in love w/this thread. Your bike is fantastic! Everyone has suggestions on how to do it, but do it as you want it....Like you said, you only care if it fits you. That being said, heres what you need to do...Start by...just kidding....Love it and keep up the great work....most of us here wish we had you skills. By the way, I loved the picture with you on the bike and you could see a table full of your CCT's in front....I may have to pick-up a set from you.
Only thing I would do is make the tail piece into a mini trunk for storing things.. I can't imagine not having the space the SH provides under the seat.. It's amazing how useful that is.
And my bad on the oil cooler, for some reason I thought it was down there.. duh, I shoulda looked first.
And my bad on the oil cooler, for some reason I thought it was down there.. duh, I shoulda looked first.
And ya it kinda looks Like a stock location for the cooler.
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Bald eagle that was hanging out by the shop
Making a new caliper bracket.
Old RC 51 caliper vs new Ducati Brembo caliper. 1 piston VS 2 and its alot lighter
new location.
Pro's and Con's of the switch,
Pros,
Lighter
Stronger braking force
Lower center of gravity
Cons,
None. Unless you dont like how it looks, but I do.
Making a new caliper bracket.
Old RC 51 caliper vs new Ducati Brembo caliper. 1 piston VS 2 and its alot lighter
new location.
Pro's and Con's of the switch,
Pros,
Lighter
Stronger braking force
Lower center of gravity
Cons,
None. Unless you dont like how it looks, but I do.
