November 16th, 2015, 07:36 PM | #41 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
|
2 out of 2 members found this post helpful. |
November 20th, 2015, 09:26 AM | #42 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
|
|
December 1st, 2015, 07:22 AM | #43 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
|
|
December 1st, 2015, 12:52 PM | #44 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Mark
Location: Portland
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.
|
I've always liked that logo. So unique for a motor conveyance.
|
|
December 1st, 2015, 01:15 PM | #45 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Odd isn't it - for a cycle company? Wonder what the origin is.
Evokes thoughts of...weight...and slow movement... I've done a few older Ducati wheels that have the logo also. It's always only about .010" high, so not a good candidate for highlighting. |
|
December 7th, 2015, 12:59 PM | #46 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
|
|
December 9th, 2015, 02:30 PM | #47 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Mark
Location: Portland
Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): Cheap Italian Suit. Otherwise known as Dew Kitty Posts: A lot.
|
|
|
December 9th, 2015, 04:04 PM | #48 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Charleston SC
Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2004 EX250F Posts: 27
|
Subscribed.
__________________________________________________
Dress for the slide, not the ride. |
|
December 10th, 2015, 10:42 AM | #49 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Charleston SC
Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2004 EX250F Posts: 27
|
In Europe, the elephant was often a symbol for strength and reliability.
__________________________________________________
Dress for the slide, not the ride. |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
December 10th, 2015, 03:51 PM | #50 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Added some detail with a touch of red -
Before - After - I put both parts in a drill and spun them while sanding to get a brushed spiral look, then hit the washer part with Anodized Red powder and the bolt with clear powder. Both pieces are steel, so you couldn't actually anodize them. The red didn't photograph accurately, it's actually a bit deeper and has a duller finish. |
|
December 11th, 2015, 06:23 AM | #51 |
ninjette.org member
Name: Chris
Location: Charleston SC
Join Date: Oct 2015 Motorcycle(s): 2004 EX250F Posts: 27
|
^^^ I approve of this.
__________________________________________________
Dress for the slide, not the ride. |
|
December 17th, 2015, 12:43 PM | #52 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
|
|
December 17th, 2015, 03:11 PM | #53 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
Bronze!!
|
|
December 17th, 2015, 03:45 PM | #54 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Blue!
|
|
December 17th, 2015, 07:57 PM | #55 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
drat...
|
|
December 18th, 2015, 07:29 AM | #56 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Bronze looks nice, but would be a bit too elegant on the Derbi.
It's got to be something brighter, and more playful, for this. Eventually I would like the entire bike to be silver, and with the blue wheels and graphics I think it will scream fun! just sitting there. |
|
December 18th, 2015, 06:50 PM | #57 |
Knee Scraper
Name: Ted
Location: King, NC
Join Date: Aug 2015 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 300 Posts: 28
|
Nice! For a while, YSR's would swap in a DERBI powerplant to make a Yerbi.
I've wanted a GPR ever since I saw one ride by in Pittsburgh in the mid 90's... Alas, they're a rare breed. And the YSRs, while cool too in a less refined way, are getting dated. Too bad the NSR's aren't street legal... I'd get in line to inquire if you ever sell, but I won't be able to afford it -- my Ninja 300 '14 is eating my spare cash. But if you think motorcycles are expensive, get a horse. Might as well bale cash and feed it to the critters. Nice work, man! Sub'd. ~Ted
__________________________________________________
2014 Kawasaki Ninja 300 / Previous: 2013 Honda CBR500R - RIP, 2003 Suzuki SV650 / 2013 Honda CBR250R / 2003 Suzuki GZ-250 |
|
December 18th, 2015, 07:45 PM | #58 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Thanks Ted.
No plans to sell the Derbi - or start collecting horses. |
|
December 21st, 2015, 08:31 PM | #59 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Finished the front today -
It's official - these are the worst wheels I've ever coated! - and I've done over 100 in the 3 years since I started my business. They also are one of the most difficult because of the super deep pockets cast in the wheels (on the other side of this one and both sides of the rear wheel). Even after all that grinding and sanding I still only got about 80% of what I was looking for. After a couple hours of "color sanding" and buffing it's about 90%. I'll be starting on the rear tomorrow. Probably about 2 hours of work to get the rear "done". If I was charging for these they would be really expensive. EDIT: The actual blue is darker and more saturated than the photo, and looks better. Last futzed with by jkv45; December 23rd, 2015 at 10:33 AM. |
|
January 1st, 2016, 08:25 PM | #60 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
|
|
January 3rd, 2016, 10:04 PM | #61 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
|
Looks great
__________________________________________________
Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare |
|
January 4th, 2016, 04:36 AM | #62 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Hansveer
Location: Bombay, India
Join Date: Jan 2012 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250r - Track whore, Ninja 300 - SOLD, KTM RC390 - Orange Hulk, Ducati 899 Panigale - Red Devil. Posts: A lot.
|
Looking good!!!
|
|
January 4th, 2016, 07:05 AM | #63 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Thanks guys.
I'm looking forward to getting things back together. After I get the tires on and bearing in I'm planning to pull the swingarm. It has some tabs on it that I'm not using that I'll trim off, and plan to coat it charcoal with a satin clear. The upper triple is being milled to open up the pockets on the underside. It was just a big slab of cast aluminum, and looked like it came off a Harley. I'll need to do some finishing when it comes back from the machine shop, then it will get coated in the same charcoal texture as the exhaust and brake bracket. |
|
January 4th, 2016, 07:22 AM | #64 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
Restomod
|
|
January 4th, 2016, 07:37 AM | #65 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
|
Out of curiosity, what are your costs for all the p/c work your doing with the bike? Obviously if someone wanted to replicate there would be alot of labor cost, but whats it been running you?
__________________________________________________
Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare |
|
January 4th, 2016, 08:12 AM | #66 | |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Quote:
The wheels would have been very expensive though. I spent at least 2 hours grinding/sanding before blasting and another 2 color sanding/buffing on each wheel. Normally I would spend the equivalent of just over an hour and a half on each wheel that size (small) to strip, blast, prep, mask, and coat. That works out to roughly $110 each with materials. The misc parts and brackets would range from about $25 to $40, depending on detailing, assuming it was an in-stock powder. Not cheap like some of the industrial/production shops that will fit-in your parts with their normal runs. Usually they won't do any prep (blasting, plugging holes, or any masking) which causes problems when you try to re-assemble the parts, and many times the parts are not fully cured because they use a conveyor that's set-up for thin parts like shelving. Some production shops also used "burn-off" ovens at around 800F to strip existing finishes. While that's fine on steel shelving, it completely erases the heat treating used on aluminum wheels to get adequate strength. I do a lot of race wheels, and never go into the temperature range where the strength of the wheel is affected. I'm not in a hurry, and strive for superior detail, as well as the best durability possible. I like to think you get what you pay for. |
|
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
January 4th, 2016, 10:10 AM | #67 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
Son of a...!!!
I was just in Madison two weeks ago and had some free time! If I'd remembered you were that close, I would have penciled in some time to swing by and chat/check out your place!!!! |
|
January 4th, 2016, 10:51 AM | #68 | |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Quote:
Look me up if you get back this way again. |
|
|
January 8th, 2016, 07:40 AM | #69 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Blacked-out the center section of the 1-piece rotor -
Working on the front now. A bit challenging (and time-consuming of course). Had to mount the rotor down and find the center, then use a compass to scribe a curve connecting the edges of the openings, then follow the line with a scalpel, after laying down some wide high heat tape. Repeat for the other side. Just didn't look right without some sort of contrast. Need to find some interesting fasteners to replace the stock ones. Maybe yellow-zinc torx buttonheads if I can find them. A "Before" shot of the front rotor - Finished the front today - Last futzed with by jkv45; January 11th, 2016 at 11:32 AM. |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
January 8th, 2016, 10:22 AM | #70 |
ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: .
Location: .
Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much.
MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14
|
Secks appeal.
|
|
January 15th, 2016, 02:47 PM | #71 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Got the tires mounted today -
Took a while to find the right fasteners for the rotors and sprocket, but I finally found something I like. Titanium taperhead torx bolts. Should be here next week. Probably order the bearings and a few other misc parts next week. EDIT: I have to say if I were in the market for tires for a Pregen (16"), I would consider these Avon Viper Strykes. Not sure how they will wear, but they feel like a pretty soft compound. The best part is they were $129 delivered for the set from motorcycle-superstore.com. Last futzed with by jkv45; January 16th, 2016 at 07:39 AM. |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
January 19th, 2016, 02:31 PM | #72 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Last futzed with by jkv45; January 19th, 2016 at 07:07 PM. |
1 out of 1 members found this post helpful. |
February 6th, 2016, 09:03 PM | #73 |
ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
Blog Entries: 7
|
Looks good!
__________________________________________________
Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered) |
|
February 12th, 2016, 10:44 AM | #74 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Added some "speed holes" to the rear sprocket, coated it matte black, and mounted it with the Ti fasteners -
Got the bearings in and found an oring for the fork cap to replace the one I chewed-up when I changed the fork oil. Once I get the upper triple back from the machine shop I'll coat it wrinkle charcoal and put the front-end together. Then I plan to pull the swingarm, buzz-off the brackets I'm not using, and coat it a satin charcoal. |
|
February 12th, 2016, 04:47 PM | #75 |
Fighting Texas Aggie '05
Name: Neil
Location: Hutto, TX
Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.
|
I freaking love this little build
__________________________________________________
Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare |
|
February 12th, 2016, 05:43 PM | #76 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
Thanks dude! (you too Alex)
I can't wait to get it back together! |
|
April 19th, 2016, 08:06 PM | #77 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
|
2 out of 2 members found this post helpful. |
April 29th, 2016, 08:33 PM | #78 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
|
|
April 29th, 2016, 09:01 PM | #79 | |
Vintage Screwball
Name: B
Location: Washington
Join Date: Feb 2016 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Ninja 250, 2008 Ninja 250, 2019 KTM 1290SDR, 2017 FZ10 Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Mar '16
|
Sigh. I saw one of these on Craigslist in my area tonight. $2400...except, well...yeah.
I don't know what else to say. I wanna punch the owner in the throat. http://portland.craigslist.org/grg/mcy/5559798429.html Quote:
__________________________________________________
Goin' fast on slow bikes! |
|
|
April 30th, 2016, 05:51 AM | #80 |
Rev Limiter
Name: Jay
Location: WI
Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): '06 SV650n, '00 Derbi GPR, '64 CA77 Dream 305, '70 CL450 Scrambler, numerous dirt bikes Posts: A lot.
MOTM - Jun '18, Oct '16
|
That makes no sense at all. Wonder what happened to the stock parts?
Why would you do that? $2400? Really? |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
GPR Stabilizer? | Newguy70 | 2008 - 2012 Ninja 250R Farkles | 10 | August 20th, 2011 10:45 AM |
[hell for leather] - Derbi leaving Spain | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | March 8th, 2011 11:21 AM |
GPR V4 Steering Stabilizer for 08+ Models | KTRacing38 | Motorcycle-related | 2 | July 12th, 2010 02:16 PM |
GPR Steering Stabilizer | KTRacing38 | Motorcycle-related | 5 | June 25th, 2010 05:08 PM |
[motorcycledaily.com] - Derbi DH 2.0 Concept | Ninjette Newsbot | Motorcycling News | 0 | June 19th, 2009 12:51 AM |
|
|