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nice looking bike sir.. love those pipes..
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Welcome to the fray.
Am I seeing OE auto cct's? :shock: |
Originally Posted by Wolverine
(Post 407521)
Welcome to the fray.
Am I seeing OE auto cct's? :shock: As a favor to a new member, I installed some APE MCCT's for him.. All good now. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...b508f2cf79.jpg |
Hi.
You don't have to call me sir my parents weren't married when I was born. Yes the bike is stock except for pipes windshield and jetting, I just got it as an early b-day present so maybe a half dozen rides in so far. The pipes are loud enough to irk HD riders.. highly recommended. |
Originally Posted by baddellinger
(Post 407526)
Hi.
You don't have to call me sir my parents weren't married when I was born. Yes the bike is stock except for pipes windshield and jetting, I just got it as an early b-day present so maybe a half dozen rides in so far. The pipes are loud enough to irk HD riders.. highly recommended. Bit of googling VTR1000F regulator failure should bring up some info to help you decide. Likewise VTR1000F CCT failure And then you can have some fun and do stuff no one needs, but many want...click the links in my signature |
Thanks all, I did peruse the forum before buying the bike so I understand that CCT and RR replacement are good ideas. I have also made it through all 56 pages of your performance mods section. My VTR needs suspension and brake upgrades so they will come after CCT/RR replacement and some Avon Azaros as my tires are old. Good times.
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Originally Posted by baddellinger
(Post 407529)
Thanks all, I did peruse the forum before buying the bike so I understand that CCT and RR replacement are good ideas. I have also made it through all 56 pages of your performance mods section. My VTR needs suspension and brake upgrades so they will come after CCT/RR replacement and some Avon Azaros as my tires are old. Good times.
If you dont have the special cable terminal tools needed or the bulk supplies, I have offered a kit pre terminated, customized to the VTR https://www.superhawkforum.com/forums/classifieds-32/ vice the once size fits none kits out there |
Hey what service. And will that make my butt look faster?
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Originally Posted by baddellinger
(Post 407532)
Hey what service. And will that make my butt look faster?
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Nice bike you got. Welcome to the forum.
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Ok kids I have a thoughtful Mosfet RR kit and a fine Sargent seat on the way thanks to E.Marquez and CaryDG. Also ordered a set of APE MCCT's with gaskets. It will be nice not having to wear the ruby slippers to ward off evil, I miss my Diadoras.
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Welcome on board, you are handled by the most knowledgeable and best people on the planet for VTR1000, right on this forum!
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Yes, the forum has already spiffed up my VTR. Thank you and good times!https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...f400d25345.jpgSargent seat
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Originally Posted by baddellinger
(Post 407996)
Too quiet around here, hello everyone and have another picture or two. I have a front end, brakes and suspension to swap out on the VTR this winter. The front end is 2005 CBR600F4i the wheels 2006 F4i.
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Hello gentle reader. I have ridden the bike and found it to be too soft and too fat so the goal of a wholesale front end suspension and brake swap from an F4i is a VTR with a stronger, more planted front end that has the brakes and suspension to complement the VTRs engine and frame. I have been riding for about 47 years, started out on the street with a 1983 CB1100F, also had a 1993 and a 1994 CBR1000F a 1986 VF1000R and a 1986 BMW R65 monoshock monolever. This VTR is my last sportbike, when I cannot ride it any more I will hang up my boots but until then I and the bike are going to have some fun. If it makes you feel any better I am also spending another G on a new FIELDSHEER suit and gloves to go with my new helmet and boots. Have a picture.https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...99ac9294ca.jpg
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The wheels, by the way, are ASAHI TEC not ENKEI. Me likey and they should drop a few pounds...the goal was to drop 35 pounds total and make the bike dance as if life were just a KC and the Sunshine Band soundtrack. Have another picture, and some KC and the Sunshine Band.... https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...8&&FORM=VRDGAR https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.sup...9b5d80b34e.jpg My older brother on his 1984 FJ1100 and my CB1100F, we rode to Mt Baker that day. Long time ago, must do it again. These days he rides a 2009 Kawasaki ZX10R so I am still last.
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Originally Posted by baddellinger
(Post 407999)
Hello gentle reader. I have ridden the bike and found it to be too soft and too fat so the goal of a wholesale front end suspension and brake swap from an F4i is a VTR with a stronger, more planted front end that has the brakes and suspension to complement the VTRs engine and frame.
It was just curious, going from a 41mm conventional fork that is known to be upgradeable to the point folks with lots of track time are fine with the modified results for the VTR to a 43mm conventional fork that will need springs and valving to be useful and set up right for the rider and this bike.. It seemed, well redundant and more pricey I guess. Have you looked at fork tube length? Is the stanchion long enough to allow the clip ons to mount above the top tipple clamp? Or are you going to have to mount your clips ons under? The calipers I get as well, run them on my bike as a lot of folks have, I currently have it combined with a Brembo radial MC for a brake feel I like. Are the chosen wheels significantly lighter then the OEM Enkie's? You mentioned reducing some 35 lb with your swap... that would be great...where does the weight reduction come from? |
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What happened?
I was following this thread with great interest, now I see most of baddellinger's posts have been removed. |
Maybe the wife figured out he bought a motorcycle.
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Lol, I hadn't thought of that.
I'm familiar with owners having the standard forks re-worked, or fitting USD forks which many have done, but it was the first time I had come across someone fitting a CBR600F4i front end. Some of the points made by baddellinger made very good sense to me. I was hoping to hear how the project turned out, looks like I won't now. |
Originally Posted by ripvanwinkle
(Post 408198)
What happened?
I was following this thread with great interest, now I see most of baddellinger's posts have been removed. |
Originally Posted by E.Marquez
(Post 408209)
He edited both and removed all content... no reason noted and no message
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Originally Posted by ripvanwinkle
(Post 408219)
How odd, thanks for your reply Eric.
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Life happens, did a cut and paste from here - instead of doing a copy and paste - to show my uncle my new bike and I never got back to replacing the missing bits as the uncle passed away and the extended family fought over the stuff. The bike is not converted yet but will be soon. Pics later.
" Maybe the wife figured out he bought a motorcycle."..........I would not marry or be partnered with anyone who didn't support my hobbies or at least tolerate them. |
So, you're not married?
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No, not any more. We disagreed about tires and oil once...
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