The SkyTeam 'Ace' Resource

[dyldo]

Finally got a new seat installed.
'Twas a pain in the ass (pun intended) but hopefully will make for a more comfortable and unique ride 8)

 

[4CE]

Wow this Seat looks great, where did you buy it?
wanna do the same look on my Ace the next spring

i Bought alot of Upgrades who just wait to be installed:
-Front fork OOracing upgrade
-remove rubersleeve from front fork
-new brakepads (front and back)
-Headlight mount
-7" Headlight
-remove rear mudgard
-oldschool "Stop" Breaklight
-Plastidip Grey mat
-Iphone 5 Mount for GPS
-new seat where my GF also can sit for short ways (ca. 1km) and for this your seat looks great for it, seen alot of seats who didn look good

Cheers Mike

 

[dyldo]

Wow this Seat looks great, where did you buy it?

generic Chinese eBay seat mate, they go for around $70-200 USD

just FYI the bracket doesn't line up so you must be a little inventive

 

[kevmaster]

Hi Acethusiasts,

I bought a new headlight, but the cables are a bit too short. Just one question, how is this connector called? Does it has a specific name.

And, btw, I bought new `bling bling` accesory for my Baby. See 2nd pic.

Rgds

Kevin

 

[Tune-A-Fish]

I just got these: not bad for the money, I crimp and solder then and, I will add a small amount of dielectric grease to keep moisture from corroding the terminals.

6,4 and 2 pin connector kit same as you have.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/302178638045?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

 

[teazer]

You could also look at

Vintageconnections.com or

http://www.oregonmotorcycleparts.com/ or

http://easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/connectors.html

or even
www.Cycle Terminal.com

I like the price of the link that Tune came up with too.

 

[stroker crazy]

Too hot and too humid to ride, but went for a short run this morning.

The 'Ace' ran well but Sydney's summers have lost their charm!

 

[kevmaster]

Too cold and too snowy to ride , but took a look in the Forum....

I would like to ride..., OH, I really hate winter now.

BTW, nice tank, stroker.

 

[iampjoey]

First of all, thank you for building such a brilliant library of information on the Ace. This has really de-risked my buying decision and I picked up a 2016 secondhand Ace, with 1500kms on the clock, this morning.

Took a 25km ride home and had a massive ear to ear smile by the time I parked her up.

Immediate priorities will be to sort the handling and brakes but she will be my daily commute whilst I spend any free spanner time restoring her big brother.

Thanks again and safe riding

 

[stroker crazy]

Thanks again and safe riding

Welcome to the crew!

Once you get the 'Ace' sorted to suit yourself you will find it addictive. Big brother looks like it would be pretty useful as well.

Crazy

 

[iampjoey]

Thanks Crazy, I love what you've done with the Ace and reading the progression over the course of 170 pages!

I've had the SR400 for 15 months but it really needs some money spent on it, and needing a bike now I spent the repair money on the Ace instead.

The photos of you gunning it in the RNP are pretty special as well.

 

[stroker crazy]

Thanks for the encouragement!

Rides through The Royal are always a special treat.

I've added you the owners list: http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=55426.msg856257#msg856257

Crazy

 

[iampjoey]

Thanks Crazy,

5 Aces in BrisVegas...be good to get them all out for this year's DGR (Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride).

A collective noun for a group of Aces must be a Squadron.

 

[stroker crazy]

The best we've managed in Sydney (so far!) was four on a run through The Royal and another time at the DGR:

 

[iampjoey]

They look great lined up together. Looks like we need a Brisbane vs Sydney shoot out for this years DGR!

 

[scotchegg]

Hey Sky Team Ace riders!

New owner, infact new rider here.

I have just brought a bike from someone has not really been very helpful, nice guy just useless.
Anyway I had it brought to me and delivered and so far he has told me i need a new sump plug( apparently threads gone), but more importantly it has just the exhaust pipe and nothing more. :-\

So I am looking at what I need to get to get me on the road exhaust wise and I am a little lost , can anyone help here?!

I am unsure what my exhaust tube size will be, I assume its standard size, so is this 35 or 45mm? I was looking at this silencer, is it any good and do i need the adaptor? Thanks for any input or direction!

https://www.ooracing.com/silencer-end-can-cafe-racer-commando-style-steel-satin-black-finish.html

adapter?
https://www.ooracing.com/adaptor-reducer-exhaust-silencer-35mm-to-45mm.html

 

[2b]

Welcome to the Skyteam team.

Hard to know if your bike still has the standard exhaust or a different one. You will need to measure the diameter of the tube at the end where the muffler fits on to know what adapter you may need.

Post a pic on here to show the exhaust, if it is the original, you may want to replace that too as it has a couple of catalytic converters in it that strangle the exhaust.

A number of us have fitted the Emgo Reverse Cone Shorty muffler. But there are plenty of choices out there and OO Racing ones will be tried and true.

Cheers
Richard

 

[Sneikz]

Gidday and welcome scotchegg. The original header and silencer are a single unit. Double shielded header into a 100mm long cat then into the silencer. As 2b said, can't tell without a pic.put

Don't forget to put yourselve on the Ace Locator.
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=55426.0

 

[CODDEX]

Hello everyone,
Just a quick question, does anyone know of a UK supplier of the ACE that sells the bike unassembled ?
I only ask as the company i work for can assemble and complete any necessary paperwork, it might save a few quid and allow me to do any alterations before final assembly
Cheers all
Chris

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[Sneikz]

Not sure of the price in the UK, but over here in the land of the stolen loaf of bread, they're dirt cheap and while I applaud your aims, it's probably a waste of time.

For me the real sweat meat is modding the bike after purchase, bit by bit.

Good luck hunting though!