January 26th, 2012, 11:28 PM | #161 |
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To each his own I guess. If you go narrower tires, get as sticky of a tire as you can.
If you lower it, it'll make the rake angle huge, and lower ground clearance |
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January 26th, 2012, 11:29 PM | #162 |
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Yep, but the look will be worth it.
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February 16th, 2012, 07:28 PM | #163 | |
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February 26th, 2012, 08:08 AM | #164 |
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Just things along the lines of what you have already said. not calling people back ect. My offer still stands if you would like to get your stuff back I will help you get it back together.
ON a side note: Do you have an extra pair of forks? mine are pitted and causing the seals to leak, I was going to check on ebay but decided to go the local route instead. |
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February 26th, 2012, 10:20 AM | #165 | |
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February 27th, 2012, 07:13 AM | #166 | |
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February 27th, 2012, 10:19 AM | #167 |
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I already have a J series caliper.
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May 25th, 2012, 06:36 PM | #168 |
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Updates?
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May 28th, 2012, 04:31 PM | #169 |
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Sorry for the lack of updates, currently preparing to file a small claim suit against my mechanic and talking to a couple of my lawyer friends. Also shopping for an entire 08+ front section( nearly impossible to find a decent front wheel or shocks on ebay) so if any of you guys know of any let me know. Also I'm clearing my work space and maybe sell my other 2 projects so i can focus on this one financially. That is all I got at the moment, I will let you know how it all turns out.
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May 28th, 2012, 08:15 PM | #170 |
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Well, @gilmorec61's wrecked bike probably has a good front end judging by where it was hit but, as usual, it'll probably disappear into that void where insurance folks usually send wrecked bikes.
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June 5th, 2012, 12:26 PM | #171 |
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Welp, I'm back from the shop and we have reached an agreement. He is giving me back half of my money and finishing putting the engine back together. He wont charge me for all the extra parts he feels need replacement and I will have it back this saturday. The only problem with it now is goin to be that timing issue and I am now in the hunt for either a local expert who can help me figure it out or a good shop in the are that is able to fix it.
@CZroe, send me your e-mail man, got some pics for ya. |
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June 7th, 2012, 09:18 AM | #172 |
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Dude, this saga had been going on for almost a year, right? Good to see you were able to get some resolution here. Keep us updated!
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June 11th, 2012, 10:54 PM | #173 |
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Yeah, about. The project has been around a year or 2, the engine saga started in december last year. But is almost over. I will have a verdict soon. depending on their answer tomorrow, it will be scrap time or continuance for that engine.
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June 12th, 2012, 06:05 PM | #174 |
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I expected to see your finished bike with newgen stuff long before essentially buying my way into this with a bike that already has that stuff done. Even so, all the stuff that still needs to be done on mine will be s-l-o-w going, so you're still likely to have something to show long before I do.
Good luck! Oh, I still curious if the sprocket alignment is off by as much as the old gen sprocket was on the newgen. I wouldn't have the tools to measure such a thing! |
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June 12th, 2012, 07:56 PM | #175 | |
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June 22nd, 2012, 04:32 PM | #176 |
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So, today was my last day of traveling around and looking for someone to fix this thing. Visited 4 shops in the area, one way in the boonies and one in MD. All very knowledgeable, courteous and experienced, none in my range or willing to let me dig my hole deeper. I always kept an expense report and know the sum by heart, when they heard it, 4 out of 5 told me to just chuck the damn thing, one told me i could do whatever but wont recommend spending more on it. I'm starting to agree, for 3k I can get a decent new gen to tinker with, or a nice pre-gen to butcher and maim and still have money for beer; so after all this time and money spent on this, I might just part it out and look for another option. I'm not in a stable financial position right now, I kinda want to ride this year, and I'm sick of all this drama. Expect a sale soon, or not, I'm like a damn woman and won't make up my mind.
TL;DR: This project might be done, because is not financially sound, and I'm not mechanically adept to finish it on my own. |
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June 22nd, 2012, 07:16 PM | #177 |
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Aint that a bummer, if you decide to sell, lemme know about the rear setup;
wheel swingamr brakes shock bones Make me a deal I can't refuse.
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June 22nd, 2012, 07:37 PM | #178 |
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most car/ bike projects arent financially sound.
the stuff you add on increases the value probably .20 on the dollar or less. the only projects that are financially sound are some race and vintage oriented bikes. most are financial holes, kind of like boats, but not as bad. the only thing that custom projects will give you is a feeling of accomplishment. to some that's better than money... |
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June 22nd, 2012, 07:58 PM | #179 | |
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June 22nd, 2012, 08:56 PM | #180 |
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Someone get Dave a good deal on a cheap engine!
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June 23rd, 2012, 01:27 AM | #181 |
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Why don't you just put the project on hold for the time being instead of selling it. I doubt you will get much for it if you do sell it.
You could buy yourself that new gen you want and then maybe in the future an opportunity will arise to finish up your ninjette-fighter. |
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September 7th, 2012, 03:33 PM | #182 |
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So, I listened to Akima and.... There are gears moving and things will be happening soon. Stay tuned.
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September 7th, 2012, 03:57 PM | #183 |
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Dave, I'm happy to hear this get out and get riding!!! You've been working for so long without being able to ride
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September 7th, 2012, 06:18 PM | #184 |
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i can't wait to see it.
i'm sure it will be awesome.
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September 7th, 2012, 07:20 PM | #185 | |
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September 7th, 2012, 07:52 PM | #186 |
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September 10th, 2012, 10:36 PM | #188 |
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September 11th, 2012, 05:29 AM | #189 |
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you have to retake it.
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September 11th, 2012, 03:56 PM | #190 |
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^What he said, on the bright side, things look like the stars are aligning so this project can go forward. Step one was taken today, stand by for a fantastic reveal.
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September 18th, 2012, 05:31 PM | #191 |
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September 18th, 2012, 05:34 PM | #192 |
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Well cat is out of the bag, new engine on the way, got it for 600 bucks and you all will flip when I post the pics, it has everything( airbox, carbs, radiator, etc, etc.) and only 7000 miles. I will post as son as I get my dirty mits on it.
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September 18th, 2012, 05:51 PM | #193 | |
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September 18th, 2012, 06:55 PM | #194 |
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Don't you die on me @CZroe!!! Besides, after seeing that VRossi wheel set, I decided I want that instead the 08+ stockers, so that and a set of 08+ front forks will be the next 2 big buys, I expect to be riding by next year at 89% done with it, then it will be odds and ends over the next few years until it is complete.
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September 21st, 2012, 01:20 PM | #195 |
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Some Elves left this on my back deck, wonder what could it be? ERMAGHEEEEERD NEW ENGEEEEEERN!!!!!!!!!!! Thing even comes with its own carbs,airbox, headers and all sort of extra goodies, now is time to stop moping around and DO WORK!!!!! |
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September 21st, 2012, 03:10 PM | #196 |
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That is definately worth $600!
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September 21st, 2012, 03:51 PM | #197 |
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Yep, I am definitely a happy camper. Is one is one is one of the best purchases I have made online.
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September 21st, 2012, 04:12 PM | #198 |
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nice buy hope to see the project storm ahead now good luck
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September 21st, 2012, 04:32 PM | #199 |
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What a deal! Looking forward to seeing this project completed!
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September 21st, 2012, 07:14 PM | #200 |
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Yeah, me too. I will probably load it up this coming week, if the weather permits it.
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