Just wanted to give an update on some work that I've been doing and work that Srinath helped with too.

1\ 15T Front Sprocket - I bought the JT Sprockets JTF516.15 (Dennis Kirk Part #80-985-15) as it has similar thickness dimensions and a ridge similar to the stock 16T.  The mod took about 15 mins and was well worth it.  Below is a link to my previous posts and research on this (see 1/2 way down the page):

http://gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=13703&start=40


2\ Wileyco Titanium Exhaust - Working with Srinath, we tried a different manufacturer aftermarket connector pipe.  But, the angle forced the can to rest against the swingarm.  So, I sent Srinath measurements (IDs, ODs, lengths, etc.) for the stock header pipe where I cut it, etc.  He fabricated the pipe with the bends where I approximated (mind you all of this via email).  The pipe arrived two days ago.  Just finished painting the flange and weld (non-stainless) and installing it as a slip on.  I may have it welded on at some point though.  But, it works great!  Thanks again Srinath!

Some pics:

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(Oh and I bought an extra stainless can from the Dennis Kirk scratch and dent store on eBay for $50 as a spare).


3\ Fenderectomy - Using a pencil, ruler and Dremel with a cutting tool, I removed most of the rear fender, without buying an after market kit.  I may however do a complete kit to get the smaller tail lights.  But, eh...it works for now and is a smooth cut.

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4\ Center stand removal - Need to do this to accomodate the exhaust...unless I wanted to fabricate something to hold it down and away from the chain.  I've never used a center stand, so I opted to remove it.

That's about it for now.  More to come.

Scott

Why did you pixellate your license plate?  You steal the bike? :mrgreen:

Quote from: DomWhy did you pixellate your license plate?  You steal the bike? :mrgreen:

Ummm...hey, I live in Jerz right!?  'Course it's stolen.  Lol.  Just kidding.  Honestly, kinda stupid huh?  I just see most license plate pics posted that way.  But, it's not like you can't see it on the street.  Oh well.

Centerstand ... well no one reads my posts - especially the ones that buy my stuff ...  :x  ... I know that for sure now ...
Find a Car tire shredded and lying on the road ... cut off 1 inch by 2 inch by 1 unch thick chunk of it ... and ziptie it to the centerstand where the stand hits the lower shock mount ... you'll see if you lie down next to the bike on the right side ... bada bing, bada boom new shock bracket ...
BTW that is the way the old bikes used to be, the KZ440, the old GS400's etc ... they had to get all fancy for this ...
Cool.
Srinath.

To keep the centerstand from hitting the exhaust just zip tie a piece of rubber to it...like a chunk from a piece of tire you find laying on the side of the road.

Lol...oops...should've read that.  Well, I can always put it back on if I want.

Scott

looks good except for the "dents" on the midpipe.

anyway to smooth that out sri??

Quote from: DomWhy did you pixellate your license plate? You steal the bike?

i have a program that can de-pixelate it... :mrgreen:

What dents ... that is some pic shadow crap ... shadow of a fence or somehitng ... I sent him a smoot one ... except for the bends where the pipe has a ripple ... that cant be helped ... SS pipe in a muffler pipe bender = couple ripples ...
Cool.
Srinath.

Do you guys mean this dent/ripple?  I assumed what Srinath said...couldn't be avoided with his pipe bender.

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Scott

Center stands become very useful when you need to lube chains, change tires, check oil, adjust valves blah blah blah. You can also drill a hole and bolt a heavy duty door stop to it.  I had the same issue with my V&H- I went with the door stop.

Putting it back on is also a huge PITA- the dual springs are hell to get back on.

Yea even the mid pipe I bought years ago for another bike and probably by a different manufacturer ... has those dimples ... stainless is brittle and doesn't flow and bend smooth like steel does ... that 304 is extra worse ... hard as hell and tough as nails made from 304 I guess ... but they dont bend, heating it isn't gonna help, it will make it cave in ... just bend it and live with a ripple or 2 ... paint it black, makes it less visible if you dont want it seen ... OK fine anyone complains too much I'll have to make it out of  :guns:  steel ... that'll teach ya   :guns: ... I know its an elegant solution sorta marred by some rather weird looking ripples ... but hey there is always steel ...
Cool.
Srinath.

Quote from: JetSwing

Quote from: DomWhy did you pixellate your license plate? You steal the bike?

i have a program that can de-pixelate it... :mrgreen:

Ok...ok...I'll depixelate it...

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Quote from: seshadri_srinathYea even the mid pipe I bought years ago for another bike and probably by a different manufacturer ... has those dimples ... stainless is brittle and doesn't flow and bend smooth like steel does ... that 304 is extra worse ... hard as hell and tough as nails made from 304 I guess ... but they dont bend, heating it isn't gonna help, it will make it cave in ... just bend it and live with a ripple or 2 ... paint it black, makes it less visible if you dont want it seen ... OK fine anyone complains too much I'll have to make it out of  :guns:  steel ... that'll teach ya   :guns: ... I know its an elegant solution sorta marred by some rather weird looking ripples ... but hey there is always steel ...
Cool.
Srinath.

don't matter...i still want one since it fits nicely on an '04!  make me one sri! let me know when its ready!

Quote from: seshadri_srinathYea even the mid pipe I bought years ago for another bike and probably by a different manufacturer ... has those dimples ... stainless is brittle and doesn't flow and bend smooth like steel does ... that 304 is extra worse ... hard as hell and tough as nails made from 304 I guess ... but they dont bend, heating it isn't gonna help, it will make it cave in ... just bend it and live with a ripple or 2 ... paint it black, makes it less visible if you dont want it seen ... OK fine anyone complains too much I'll have to make it out of  :guns:  steel ... that'll teach ya   :guns: ... I know its an elegant solution sorta marred by some rather weird looking ripples ... but hey there is always steel ...
Cool.
Srinath.

Honestly, it's not that that noticable on the bike except under certain lighting.  You're right...paint it black and it wouldn't be as noticable.  Hell, the header pipe looks like crap.

You'd probably have to coat the inside and outside of a plain steel one...vapor on the inside would cause corrosion.

Vapor inside ... not after the first 5 mins of running ... its all coated with carbon after that ... heck I have a snoutless pipe ... BTW that snout has a valid reason for being there, not just looks ... that in rain when parked fill up with water ... ok a little water gets in there ... no rust ... I'll spit water when I start it for a few mins ... then its all good. So snout keeps water out ... who'd have thought ...
Cool.
Srinath.

Hi, just a new person on the block

So the question is what was the aprox. gain from these two mods..?

Specifically for the Spocket ....?

Thanks
Pavlos

Quote from: seshadri_srinathVapor inside ... not after the first 5 mins of running ... its all coated with carbon after that ...

Good point.

Quote from: Pavlos01Hi, just a new person on the block

So the question is what was the aprox. gain from these two mods..?

Specifically for the Spocket ....?

Thanks
Pavlos

Well, the sprocket gives you a better low-end gear ratio.  What this means is that you will be able to basically accelerate more quickly (i.e. faster off the line, better ability to pass vehicles, better ability to pull wheelies, etc.).  However, you do lose some on the top end (i.e. the RPMs will be higher at speed and you may not be able to go as fast overall...once over say 100+  mph).

The exhaust.  Well...there are three main performance mods for better base motorcycle engine performance and they deal with air and fire.  A performance exhaust basically gives you a more direct and open exhaust flow (allowing the exhaust to exit the bike more efficiently), thus increasing power.  A performance air filter (next on my list) gives you a more direct air intake (better combustion).  A rejet kit (also next on my list) takes the carbs from a lean to a more normal 'richer' (adding more fuel to the fuel/air mixture) setting to compensate for the air intake and exhaust modification, thus allowing better combustion and more power.  This avoids a "lean misfire" which you hear as a backfire.  Also note, that most US bikes are set too lean from the factory due to regulatory guidelines on MPG and emissions.  So, a rejet can be good even if not doing both an exhaust and air mod.

Make sense?
Scott

One more photo...

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