October 6th, 2013, 08:11 PM | #1 |
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Look what followed me home
Look what followed me home today... It's a 96 frame and misc parts .. And a partial motor.. I have a runner spare for it... It's plan is to build it into a race bike for the 2014 season... I have a long way to go and need a bunch of misc parts.... I'll start a build thread in the racing section if anyone wants to follow...
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October 6th, 2013, 08:24 PM | #2 |
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Start by verifying that what matters is straight: frame, forks, swingarm. Do you know the history of that abused and now fortunate machine?
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October 6th, 2013, 08:42 PM | #3 |
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Name: Zach
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96 Pre Gen Racebike Build
Step one clean out some of the toys to make room for another project
Picked up a basket case bike to start on 96 frame and harness most of the electronics, radiator and t-stat Assy, wheels tires forks and triples.. Still need a lot if misc stuff but it will all come in time.. (If anybody parting out a bike pm me and maybe we can work something out) Also picked up a mostly complete motor to put together with parts from another I have to make a spare.... I will update as I progress with the project |
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October 6th, 2013, 08:51 PM | #4 |
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Check eBay for Sydney cycle parts. I've got a bunch of goodies for my 05 from him in ohio. I like to get spares before I mod just in case lol. He usually has nut and bolt lots for 29.00. Should be a good place to start
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October 6th, 2013, 08:56 PM | #5 | |
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The motor was just an extra he had around that had clutch and stator parts robbed off it |
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October 6th, 2013, 08:59 PM | #6 |
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Thanks Canuck I'll check them out
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October 6th, 2013, 09:37 PM | #7 |
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October 7th, 2013, 03:03 AM | #8 |
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October 7th, 2013, 05:04 AM | #9 |
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Good luck, keep the thread posted up
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October 7th, 2013, 07:40 PM | #10 |
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Name: Zach
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Well the girlfriend had a class tonight so I grabbed a few beers and headed for the garage.... Then my inner redneck kicked into overdrive... I grabbed a few pieces of left over angle iron and my welder... I decided to make a stand for the spare motor so I can put it up on the bench and work on it securely ...
It's kinda hokey and way redneck but it will work for now.. And it keeps it from just flopping around on floor |
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October 8th, 2013, 02:19 PM | #11 |
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I'm doing something similar for next year's race season, as well - building up a cheapo pregen. Based on the list of plans I saw in another thread, you're going to go a bit farther than me in year 1 for mods / prep. I'll definitely keep an eye on this! Keep up the good work!
What org will you race with, btw? |
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October 8th, 2013, 08:29 PM | #12 |
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Name: Zach
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^^^^ Good luck with your build... Keep me updated or start a thread I'm curious the route your going... I've thought about several different options myself ... Ultimately budget will be my main constraint.. But the things I find a necissary are clipons.. Exhaust.. 17" wheels.. At a minimum rear shock... But deffinitly will need suspension work ... Either rearset mods or new rearsets .... And if you are racing in a real race series you will need a race spec lower fairing... I'm planning on making a mold and fiberglassing my own .. If it turns out ok I would make a few extras for anyone interested...
The organization I'm going to race with is the MRA .. Motorcycle Roadracing Association .. It's a Colorado based club with races along the eastern slope of Colorado.. Basicly pueblo, Colorado Springs, and Denver area Mra-racing.org |
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October 9th, 2013, 07:12 AM | #13 | |
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I'm working on a separate blog site for my build. I'll post up when I have a couple updates worth noting. The last few weeks have seen me get distracted by family and a different bike project. Heh... My bike has an old custom exhaust and a recently re-put-back-together motor. Everything else I'm sourcing or modifying. For suspension, I'm going for a refresh before ears deep (just a gsxr 750 shock and springs/oil before doing emulators or anything else extensive). I will probably also stick with 16" wheels for a bit because the bike came with brand new Pirelli tires. Might as well burn those up before doing 17 inchers (I have a rear 17" wheel, but would need to find a front and then tires). For the race body, I'm doing the same as you. I couldn't find anywhere with a belly pan, so I will be fiberglassing something together. I talked to the Airtech-Streamlining.com guys and picked up a pregen lower with a newgen belly to see how well they go together. The hope is that since the pieces are mostly similar-sized, there will be a bit less trimming and gluing. I'll be doing CMRA over here in Texas and surrounding states. We have a couple Colorado people and they have introduced some new license structure that would let you race with us for real cheap a couple times a year. If you can make the trip next year, definitely consider it! http://www.cmraracing.com/showthread...l=1#post282056 |
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October 10th, 2013, 09:51 AM | #14 |
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Well not a lot of real progress to report did manage to get out in the garage for a few minutes.. Hit the tank with some 60 grit and worked on the upper fairing a bit repaired some cracks and cleaned up a bad looking repair that p.o. made
I'm hoping to get the swinger off and prep and paint frame this weekend.. As well as get another motor stand or two built... I got to get a bunch of hardware before I start any reassembally.. I'm going to look at some '08 wheels and order new stem berrings too |
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October 18th, 2013, 05:25 PM | #15 |
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Been slow going lately... I'm hoping this weekend to get at the frame and get if repainted.. But I just scored and entire new gen front end triple, forks, wheel, and brake hardware for 75 bux ... I can't wait just need to work out a time to go pick the stuff up...
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October 20th, 2013, 06:58 AM | #16 |
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That's a spankin deal for a front end! Way to go!
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October 20th, 2013, 04:31 PM | #17 |
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worked on the bike today cleaned up all the surface rust.. cut off all the centerstand brackets and a few misc ones that will be unused ground down everything ......
the pit crew cleaning up the frame and get it ready for paint a few coats of paint on it now I Go tomorrow evening to pick up the entire 08 front suspension for the bike |
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October 21st, 2013, 10:06 PM | #18 |
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Just got home from Denver.. Well the complete $75 front end was a partial bust seems he sold the wheel tire and spacers and axle>>>>>>
BUT after a little haggling I think I came out a little ahead... I scored the entire remains of an 08 ninja 250 FOR $150.. complete frame.. front fairing stay, complete front suspension minus wheel and tire, complete front brake setup, all controls, complete rear suspension, rear wheel, Airbox, Carbs, Harness and other misc. stuff...The motor is apparently locked up but ill look into it it only had 1400 miles on the odo>>>> NOT TO BAD Looks like the old Pre Gen race bike is getting fitted with an entire New Gen suspension.. and a set of 2008 carbs that I was needing anybody have any of the steering stem balls laying around... the racebike is getting tapered berring set but I need some so I can throw my pregen suspension on the 08 frame |
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October 22nd, 2013, 06:31 AM | #19 |
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^ Congrats on the good score!
Really sad someone can completely kill a decent cycle in 1400 mi - how heck would you do that (lock the engine)? More cheap parts for you I guess! |
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October 23rd, 2013, 09:16 PM | #20 |
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well made a little progress today finished stripping the donor bike... and installed the 08 swingarm on the frame.. ill clean up and install all the rear suspension in next few days..im planning on getting all the rest of the odds and ends I need to install the rear wheel on the bike....
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October 24th, 2013, 12:04 AM | #21 |
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Congrats on the donor bike! I've been looking for one for a while..it's harder here I guess, or I'm just not looking hard enough lol. Well anyway, I look forward to following the rest of your build
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October 24th, 2013, 05:43 AM | #22 |
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Thanks man.. I scored the bike off craigslist.. The original add was for new gen wheels and tires for sale . It had been reposted several times . Finally when I had the cash I called the guy and turns out the front wheel was sold.. But we worked out a deal for the front suspension.. I went up to pick up suspension and ended up buying the rest of what he had for only $75 more than what I was giving for he suspension.. $150 was not bad for it I thought
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October 24th, 2013, 06:17 AM | #23 | |
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October 27th, 2013, 05:26 PM | #24 |
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well worked a little on the bike this weekend.... got the swinger and rear suspension bolted up right now im just gonna run the factory 08 suspension.. but plan on running a custom shock and links in the future... I ordered all the rest of the parts to get the rear tire on should be here mid week.. ill order stem berrings and some hardware next week to get started on the front....
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October 30th, 2013, 05:00 PM | #25 |
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Small update got all my parts in that I needed to mount the rear wheel and tire. so I put it together, still missing the rear brake rotor but that is it for the rear .. progress is moving a bit slow but im paying cash for everything as I go and as I can afford it... So far I have a total of $489 invested .. im shooting for around $2000 total and on the track.. it looks like I got a long way to go but look at the earlier pics I have a whole pile of parts for this sucker... im building brackets to move the stock rearsets for now.. my brother sent me out the aluminum to make the brackets should be here by the weekend.. Im ordering the stem berrings and rear spools this Friday that way I can get the front end on...
some pics to see progress |
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October 30th, 2013, 05:40 PM | #26 | |
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October 30th, 2013, 06:44 PM | #27 |
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Nice! When a wheel gets mounted, it feels way more real!
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November 12th, 2013, 08:04 PM | #28 |
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Any more info regarding your plans for rearset relocators? I'm in the same boat regarding budget track build, and dont really want to spring for Woodcrafts just yet.
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November 24th, 2013, 08:55 AM | #29 |
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Sorry for the slow responses and updates.. I wished I had more to report on but progress as come to a screeching hault on this project... It's been a tough year here I lost my father to a motorcycle accident this summer... And now my best friend who also was a big motivating factor...(sometimes he was more excited about the bike than I was) Also passed away on Veterans Day .. He was only 31 and left behind a wife and 3 1/2 year old son.... I just haven't felt motivated to do a lot on the bike... I will get there soon but now it has been put into the corner... I will spend next month or two getting all Mikes stuff back together and ready to sell for his widow to help out with the bills...
IM DOWN BUT NOT OUT AT THIS POINT STAY TUNED I WILL POST UP SOME PROGRESS ONCE I GET BACK TO THE NINJA |
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November 24th, 2013, 03:25 PM | #30 |
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Stay strong Zach.
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November 26th, 2013, 09:13 AM | #31 |
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Best wishes to you, your family, and your friends. You'll be welcome when you manage to come back!
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December 2nd, 2013, 06:34 PM | #32 |
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Well gents it's been a long and hard road for me here this year.. Thanks for all the words of encouragement ect.... I got back from visiting my friends wife and kid over the Holliday weekend.. It went as well as can be expected my heart is just broken for her.... I ended up bringing home a atc that I inherited and I bought his street bike and gear from her to help her out financially ...... Also brought back a kfx 450 quad that was disassembled to finish putting back together and them sell for her.... So the race bike is officially on hold until the quad gets done ...... But I know you guys like pics so here u go ... U can see the Racebike on the stand behind my ATC's in the pics....
That blue beauty is my new 1999 Honda vfr 800 .. It's fuel injected has a rc51 full front end on it ohlins rear shock... Wolf under tail exhaust programmer u name it it's decked out also got 3 small tour master tank bags 1 big gt35 tank bag . Full tour master saddle bags with tour pack. Luggage rack and passanger cowl... Not to mention a ton of gear... |
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December 23rd, 2013, 01:41 PM | #33 |
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Zach - just found this thread. Sounds like quite a tough time, and best of luck as you're working through all of this.
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