Stumpy's VTR Mods
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Stumpy's VTR Mods
Well I made some progress on it. Let me know what you think will replace the handle grips have new bar end & levers in box does anyone run the bar weights my tubes had none when I replaced them.
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Bike's looking good! I love the high mounts.... And the head pipes match real well with the blacked out wheels, it's a shame you couldnt get black or carbon slips and paint the pipes black and do it all the way.
You gonna put the plastics back on, or streetfighter it?
I ran my bike without bar weights when I first got it...had none....after putting them on, I like having them there. Of course, for some reason, I have a really wide grip on my right hand....throttle hand tends to rest on the VERY outside of the grip, so having the weight there to support the side of my hand helps with the carpal tunnel I've got.
You gonna put the plastics back on, or streetfighter it?
I ran my bike without bar weights when I first got it...had none....after putting them on, I like having them there. Of course, for some reason, I have a really wide grip on my right hand....throttle hand tends to rest on the VERY outside of the grip, so having the weight there to support the side of my hand helps with the carpal tunnel I've got.
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Are you going to streetfight it? If you do I would suggest buying a lower fairing for it. I've heard of guys using 929 radiators instead of the stock ones. Just a thought.
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Just have to do more stuff before I put the fairing on. Just got it running under its own power today. I put up better pics on the mckune-motorsports.com website Its just for my family and friends so dont expect to much but it is a easy way to show off the superhawk.
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Nice to have them back home thanks again just had to take a lap around the block then put it back on the table there is a suspension thing at the end of the month deadlines hate them. Talk to you soon
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Yep Yep thread jacked now where did I put that gun, Hony get the dog we are going after thread jackers,
Well if Iwas not here talking to you guys I might still be in the garage getting the hawk done. Had the front tire computer balanced and when I woke her up today seen the tape weights just laying on the table took a little motovation out of me. Now I just in here cyperhawking.
Well if Iwas not here talking to you guys I might still be in the garage getting the hawk done. Had the front tire computer balanced and when I woke her up today seen the tape weights just laying on the table took a little motovation out of me. Now I just in here cyperhawking.
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Lube up the axle real good and put it between two level jackstands. Balance that sucka yourself. Clean the area of the wheel with brake cleaner before attaching the weights. They stick better thatta way. 
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I just made my own balancer, and monkeys can do it. Its sweet. You just need a 3/8 to 1/2" stainless rod, to Al cones that have set screws in them, and a way to support it on some rollerblade bearings and voila, balancer. It was pretty easy as well due to the fact i have a machine shop that I can use whenever I want.
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Okay, shameless plug for my brother's company:
www.nomartirechanger.com
Now I feel guilty....erm, okay. Not really.
www.nomartirechanger.com
Now I feel guilty....erm, okay. Not really.
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Okay, shameless plug for my brother's company:
www.nomartirechanger.com
Now I feel guilty....erm, okay. Not really.
www.nomartirechanger.com
Now I feel guilty....erm, okay. Not really.
We're stuck with old-school Coats machines that scratch the bejesus out of everything if you don't have perfect technique....and motorcycle tires, forget it unless you remove the rotors/drive sprocket.
You dont have an old beat-up model just laying around do ya?
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Um, no. Just have the Pro model I got for Xmas two years ago. Plus the company is 14 hours from here. I'm in NY. NoMar is in St. Louis. If you go to any of the rallies/expos that he goes to you can pick up the demo for about $100 off, plus save on shipping. Give him a call and see if he's going to be in your area anytime soon.
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Um, no. Just have the Pro model I got for Xmas two years ago. Plus the company is 14 hours from here. I'm in NY. NoMar is in St. Louis. If you go to any of the rallies/expos that he goes to you can pick up the demo for about $100 off, plus save on shipping. Give him a call and see if he's going to be in your area anytime soon.
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