just for the record, we don't mean to say the exhaust looks bad. It actually blends in well with the swingarm and wheel, I just think it would even better angled up.

acacad

Quote from: tt_four on May 27, 2010, 04:45:28 AM
just for the record, we don't mean to say the exhaust looks bad. It actually blends in well with the swingarm and wheel, I just think it would even better angled up.

I agree, I like the old exhaust. But it's time to ride.

Indeed Seamax - i just got back from a 15 mile "test" ride.  The bike handles like a dream.  Bumps are no issue and the suspension is perfect for my weight.  The R6 shock is fantastic as well.

What is really hard to take is the aggressive riding stance.  My palms are literally pounding/aching.  I am hoping that I just need to get used to it like I did with the GS clip-ons last year.  If not, I will be buying raised clip-ons.

Other than that, she starts better, warms up quicker, and back fires more  .  I think the carb cleaning and 150 mains was a great addition.  I can tell the difference over the 140's

At McDonalds today one of the staff (cute younger girl actually) asked what I ride.  I pointed to it and she said "what is that?!", lol. I started to explain and she glossed over like a deer in the headlights. 

You'll get used to the bars. My hands were sore after the first day I rode mine. I didn't actually notice until I tried to tie my shoes the next morning and just couldn't squeeze my shoe laces. After that you just get used to it. You'll get used to squeezing with your knees and trying to hold yourself up with your core.

This is so awesome! I am glad another project can be moved over into the done column. Congrats for sticking with it. Hopefully I won't be far behind you.

The LSL riser kit for GSXR's is pretty sweet man. But it's priced out of the stratosphere. Do crunches every morning and get that core into shape or start saving $$$

Congrats!! 

I can't tell from your post about adjusting the clutch whether you fixed the slipping issue or not, but I'd have to agree with tt_four about the lever/cable adjustment.  That's the first thing I'd check. 

Either way, great job!  It'll be nice to see it painted

Quote from: badguy on May 27, 2010, 04:36:38 PM
Congrats!! 

I can't tell from your post about adjusting the clutch whether you fixed the slipping issue or not,

I wasn't sure about that either.

You're skills are good enough that if you want to go to other bars, you should just but some risers and drill your current top triple, and brace the back of it. Some people also flip their clipons over so they angle up instead of down, which I've heard does good things.

So how is the breaking net to the stock one? Lol. 

I got the clutch figured out.  I have these moments where my brain forgets common knowledge.  I turn the adjuster the wrong way.  I fixed it at lunch yesterday and have been riding since. 

After work I decided to try some twisties near my house and definitely exceeded the speed limit.  She is fantastic in the corners, even better that the usual GS goodness in stock form.

The brakes?  That is a whole nother beast.  I had to get on them the first day and grabbed like I used to for the single stock rotor.  I almost did a stoppie without being prepared.  They are almost seated and rotors are almost completely scuffed in.  The whole setup seems to be working very nicely.  I am more and more pleased every day.

Very cool. I am looking forward to getting the tire changed on that wheel. I am going to attempt to install the 110 and see if it spreads too far or if it provides a narrow footprint like the gs front. I realize it's a wider rim so probably a bit more spread on the tread.

O.C.D - I have a couple of questions?
How are you adjusting to the bars?
What length are your front brake lines? I am looking to get the "build your own" style from ebay and wondering what the lengths and ends look like.

Thanks,
CB

Chris, the bars are hard to get used to. But I only have ridden it 4 times. I think it will get better.

I am out of town for work til Saturday. When I get back I will measure for you. I thought about stainless lines but this bike has more than enough stopping power.

The 120 I have up front feels great! Either I don't remember what it used to feel like or I forgot on purpose. I love the feel with the extra weight up front.

Thanks Jon. For now, I may just get some ebay "take-offs" to get it up and running again then decide if I really want anything different.

munytb

I didn't take the time to look up monster balls, but I'm assuming your junk is getting crushed with the new setup. That's due to the clip ons, not the monster seat. I get the same thing on my bike now that I switched to the low clipons on my bike, and I can fully, fully appreciate how comfortable I was with the old bars. You just have to make sure you get everything properly situated before you start moving and you'll be set.

Amazing work! Thanks for sharing! 
Any updates on the paint job?

Quote from: bombjack on July 17, 2010, 07:48:43 AM
Amazing work! Thanks for sharing!  
Any updates on the paint job?

wheres the "like" button?

I think I speak for everyone who followed this incredible build...

LET'S SEE SOME NEW PICS!

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