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Haha . . .Actually, that likely would work excellently! No telling how long it would last, but despite the hokey commercial, it does seem to have all the characteristics you would want to do the job.
Haha . . .Actually, that likely would work excellently! No telling how long it would last, but despite the hokey commercial, it does seem to have all the characteristics you would want to do the job.
Thought I'd share this pic sent in to me by a customer. He was willing to try and fit the Jadus header to an XT250 of the same SR production years so I offered him free shipping and return if it didn't. But it fit! Looks wicked. Only downside, he had to remove the bash plate I think. Can't wait to see how his build turns out
Sweet, found these grommets fit these spacers I had lying around that are made for M6 bolts. Will install these on the guard like jpmobius suggested
Also bought some new mirrors for the bike. Decided I didn't like the Harley ones after all. These ones have nice proportions and fit with the rest of the design of the bike 8)
I wonder if other people have had this issue? When you upgrade the rear shocks on an SR250, they often have wider springs or at least springs that extend all the way to the eye/mounting point of the shock - unlike the thin stock ones. This causes interference with the chain guard and even worse, the chain itself. Therefor, the new suspension needs to be spaced off the frame a little. Fine, add a couple of washers right? Well, you can do that but this leaves the eye of the suspension hanging unsupported over a fair amount of the threaded section of the mounting bolt on the swingarm/frame.
So I designed up some spacers and had them made up. Now there is a comfortable amount of clearance and the eye of the shock is supported its entire length because there is another spacer just for that purpose
The Progressive Suspension shocks I used (originally for a XS650) fit fine with no chain interference, but it did raise the rear slightly so that the rear wheel barely clears the ground when on the center stand. I did have chain guard interference on my Kawasaki KZ440 when I put KZ550 shocks on - ended up cutting out a little bit of the chain guard to clear.
The Progressive Suspension shocks I used (originally for a XS650) fit fine with no chain interference, but it did raise the rear slightly so that the rear wheel barely clears the ground when on the center stand. I did have chain guard interference on my Kawasaki KZ440 when I put KZ550 shocks on - ended up cutting out a little bit of the chain guard to clear.
Yep. Good thing that the OEM shocks (built back in the '80s) work for you, so you must be some skinny assed little fart! BTW the maximum load limit (on the rear tire) is 456lb and basic weight is 154lb for a load of 302lb - way less than I weigh with gear.
I know that you had been experimenting with 3-D printed side covers some time ago, but I've seen a recent trend with other custom bike builders that you might want to consider - custom leather bags to fit the triangle area. Like here: http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2016/08/29/snipe-yamaha-sr400-old-empire-motorcycles.html
I know that you had been experimenting with 3-D printed side covers some time ago, but I've seen a recent trend with other custom bike builders that you might want to consider - custom leather bags to fit the triangle area. Like here: http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2016/08/29/snipe-yamaha-sr400-old-empire-motorcycles.html
you gotta love that no more open triangle !! bwaaahhhaaa !!!
think of the millions of hapless spodes who have ruined a motorcycle and its tune with the stupidity of pods just to get that dumb as dirt open look,now to have a reversing trend eliminating the open tyriangle
priceless ;D
I know that you had been experimenting with 3-D printed side covers some time ago, but I've seen a recent trend with other custom bike builders that you might want to consider - custom leather bags to fit the triangle area. Like here: http://www.pipeburn.com/home/2016/08/29/snipe-yamaha-sr400-old-empire-motorcycles.html
I have been keeping an eye on some of these that have been coming out. Some are pretty cool. Very much a personal taste thing though. I would like them on some builds but not on others. Plenty of nice leather workers here in Sweden at the moment though if I wanted to do a collaboration! Anyone?
you gotta love that no more open triangle !! bwaaahhhaaa !!!
think of the millions of hapless spodes who have ruined a motorcycle and its tune with the stupidity of pods just to get that dumb as dirt open look,now to have a reversing trend eliminating the open tyriangle
priceless ;D
I had a feeling it was going to be a fad. It may make sense on some race bikes, but for the street, a little less practical. In saying that, the 3rd harmonic intake bell mouth I designed will require the removal of the air box and relocation of the battery anyway. Ha!
Did some blasting yesterday in preparation for some powered coating
What happens to rubber when you blast it? It looks like new again! I'm just going to mask that up and paint the metal with some tough car rim paint or brake calliper paint.
I got real stoked to get these pictures from a customer in Spain yesterday. He's not quite finished but I think his bike looks amazing - really nice subtle stuff with an awesome overall look.
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