First of the Last

[SEXT9]

I realized I haven't uploaded any photos in a while. So here's some new ones.



There's a weatherproof switch on each side of the headlight where the factory turn signals mounted. The one on the left turns the low beam on/off. The one on the right turns the mirror running lights on/off.

I need to do the following things to complete this stage of my build.
- Fabricate an adapter plate for the bottom of the headlight.
- Fabricate mounts for the indicator lights.
- Cleanup and paint the top triple tree.
- Wet Sand and Paint the fairing headlight sides.

 

[SEXT9]

The adapter plates for the bottom have been fabbed and installed.
The clutch cable hole on the triple tree is filled in. It's also smoothed and polished. The triple tree and horn bracket are off to powder coat tomorrow.

I need to do the following things to complete this stage of my build.
- Fabricate mounts for the indicator lights.
- Wet Sand and Paint the fairing headlight sides.

 

[JeepinBueller]

I like it a lot! The SX headlight looks great over on the XB, and the LED DRLs are sharp. Super clean job.

 

[SEXT9]

Thanks JeepinBueller!

I'll post some finishing photos soon. The headlight fairing pieces are painted. The only thing I'm waiting on is the triple tree to get back from the powder coaters. Once it comes in, I'll have a couple hours of assembly. Then I'll post up some pictures of it all together.

 

[SEXT9]

The triple tree is back from the powder coater. Everything is installed and looks pretty good. There's still a few more things to do.

1) I still need to build the panel for the LED indicator lights. I plan to put them in the gaps between the triple tree and headlight bracket. I hope to get started this weekend.

2) I rerouted my front brake line to run behind the forks & triple trees. With the way I have everything mounted, there isn't really a route in front of the forks that looks clean. As a result my brake line is 5" shorter from 25" to 20". So I ordered a new line. I've also decided on a small, cleaner looking brake reservoir that blends in more.

The brake parts should be in around a week or 2. I'll build the indicator light panel while I wait.

 

[SEXT9]

The new brake reservoir arrived today. I installed it this evening. The dash is complete except for indicator lights.



I have a brake hose coming tomorrow. I'll get it installed and the bike should be rideable.

 

[Cooter]

Looks great! As usual.... Are those mirrors wide enough to be useful? I like their attachment.

 

[GregoXB]

Looks great! As usual.... Are those mirrors wide enough to be useful? I like their attachment.

That's what I was thinking. I had a set of rizomas similar to those that were worth F#$k all when it came to visibility. I switched over to bar ends, they were a significant improvement, not as good as the stock set up though.....

 

[SEXT9]

Surprisingly, they are better in this setup than my last. They show a view between my wrist and body now. I used to just see my wrists in the mirrors.

TBH though, I don't really use the mirrors all that much. I have a Reevu helmet and I track traffic behind me through it. And, I always look over my shoulder before changing lanes.

I installed my front brake hose last night and wet for a ride. I doubt I'll be going on long rides with the bike. The bars are so low, my weight is on my wrists.

 

[Cooter]

How do you like the Reevu?

 

[SEXT9]

I love the Reevu helmet. When ordered it, I thought it might be gimmicky as in there might not be a good view through the back. But that wasn't the case at all. It really is like using the rearview mirror in your car except that this mirror moves with your head. So its always there.

That being said, it takes a bit of getting used to in looking right to see over your left shoulder. Once you get use to it, it feels like second nature.

It looks slightly bigger than other helmets because of the mirror system in the top of it. But there's no extra buffeting.

It really is my favorite helmet. If you get a chance, you should try one on.

 

[Cooter]

Thanks for the heads up.




Get it??? PUN!!!!!




sorry:upset:

 

[SEXT9]

LOL...I got it Cooter. You're pretty quick witted.

00Here's some pics.


Happy 4th of July all!

 

[GregoXB]

Nice :up:
Where'd you get that rear sprocket?

 

[SEXT9]

Nice :up:
Where'd you get that rear sprocket?

It's a DarkHorse Moto rear sprocket. The company has been out of business for a several years. I bought it up from a forum member here.

 

[SEXT9]

I've been rotating some tires around. I finally got rid of my 200 series tire and went back to a stock one.

 

[TPEHAK]

Since you have already got pretty far modifying the motorcycle why lastly don't you do 240 rear wheel conversion? This long swing-arm with low handlebar and short sit will look sick AF with 240 rear wheel.

 

[SEXT9]

I really like the look of the 240 I've seen on your bike. However I want to retain the belt drive. I just haven't done enough homework to get both the tire and belt together.

 

[SEXT9]

I've held up on indicator lights long enough. There will be 2 banks of 3 lights. Left Turn, Hi Beam, Neutral will be in the left bank. Oil, Check Engine & Right Turn will be in right bank.



I made the housing by taking needle nose pliers and pressing some LEDs into LEGO Technic pieces.

 

[bwofer]

:eagerness: