ponyjr Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 you could eliminate those breather covers on the valve cover. Get some flat carbon sheet and cut our blockoffs. It will save a few ounce, look cool and get rid of some of the clutter on the engineDid the same thing on my old GPZ. You don't really need them, and it really cleans up the top of the motor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) edit of post.........I was thinking crankcase durrr.............. So to retype my post.YEAH, I will be blocking these off. Edited December 16, 2009 by NeverEnough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Wooooo!!! Taking the bike to my parents house for my 2weeks of winter vacation, ON FRIDAY!!!!! Will be welding up a subframe, doing work to the seat/making tail piece, and then fitting in my rear swingarm and getting the rear end FINISHED. WHOAA YES. Front end is another story, I have the USDs that I bought but I still need the top triple, and some wheels and brakes...bleh. Will also be doing more tank work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimbrandt Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Been reading this since you started and am floored at the extent of work you are doing. Should really be different and unique when done..............At least you are polishing parts and not going the kentucky chrome route. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 Wow, thanks man, that is much appreciated. "Really different and unique" is EXACTLY what I am going for! And yeahhhhh none of that "chrome" on here....It is pretty cool what an imagination, hand/power tools, and 19yearold ingenuity coupled with a living room apartment can yield!There is SO MUCH left to be done though... and so many one off little parts to be done to this bike, shewww. What you see now is basically a rough sketch of the final product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reimbrandt Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 I understand.... I was in the same boat as others on the camel hump for a tankya got there, but figured it was a long way from done. I have seen some seriousabominations created by some imaginations too......................... heheheheeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 HAHA! No kidding man... there are definitely some "PIECES OF ISH" made with peoples imagination. This one won't be one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 So I got my bike and all the parts home at my parents garage... Did quite a few hours of work on it today, along with getting the garage and whatnot a bit setup for the work to be done to the bike.Got the swingarm, shock and dogbones, rear brake, EVERYTHING all perfectly lined up. Had to do some cutting, shaving and drilling, but I got it all to work!Also did a bunch of sanding and shaping to the tank...gonna throw it up on the chassis tomorrow morning and see if I am happy with it, if so than the glassing begins!For sure tomorrow will be making the new rear subframe....Then painting it.Once that is done, gonna see about glassing the tank.WOOoooooooooooooooooo YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimoprime Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 things are moving right along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Yep, I got 15days left at my parents for winter break, so I am not rushed into doing a half-assed job. Everything done here at my parents garage should be come out perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Here is how it started...Yours truly-aka DARTH VADER, BITCHES! Oh, andand the start of the subframe-Subframe done!Mocked up the electrical, it will ALL fit under/go under the seat.Tacked in the "undertail", also notice my little red box of a friendJust part of the process, very rough yet...And my parting shot as I left the garage at 1 something in the morning (please don't mind the TOTAL MESS of a garage, we are in the process of moving the whole thing around, oh and the mud sign.....yeah it was a garage where we built offroad jeeps)(also in that shot I did a TON more work the "tail" but you can't really tell other than it isn't as high as the last pic hahah)AWESOME AWESOME DAY IN THE GARAGE!Taught myself/learned a shit ton about sheetmetal working, and welding THIN metal...It isn't PERFECT PRETTY right now, but it will be once I get a grinder and a file to it, and then smooth it all over with BONDO WANDO!Now to go grab some food and go to bed, to get up early and go at it again! WOoooooooooooooooooOo0o0ooo! I think this is the best winter break EVER, and I havent gone to a single party! hahaha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 A little less than 7hrs of sleep, and now I'm eating me lucky charms cereal, and then going back to man cave!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 you are making some real progress Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
optimoprime Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 so now just finish the tail and wiring the electronics should take the rest of the week up huh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 you are making some real progress Thanks man, it feels great to be making such progress!so now just finish the tail and wiring the electronics should take the rest of the week up huh?Oh I got lots more to do...Finish the tailSTART and finish fiberglassing the tank.Maybe even fiberglassing a tail.Mount up the rear brakes-----ALMOST done.Clean up swingarm and paint it.Clean up the frame and paint it.Finish the rear suspension(just came in from doing that now, had to make metal and POLY spacers, just gotta bolt it together now)Clean up/redo and mount all the electrical and wrap it all up nicely.Finish polishing the aluminum pieces--laaaaame BLEH.And if that all gets done in time, I will begin checking out the USD front forks I got....WHAA-TISHHH!! (thats the whip snapping to get back to work!) Lunch is over hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted December 23, 2009 Report Share Posted December 23, 2009 Hey man! Awesome project. Love what you're doin' with the bike.You're definitely making some serious progress on that thing.I'm in the Greater Cleveland area and wondered if you might be willing to swing by my place sometime and take a look at my dirt project I'm trying to get back to working condition and lend some of your mechanically-inclined advice and expertise?!Let me know if you'd be interested or if you even might have the time between your own project and paying the rent haha.-Jaysonjaysonlesyk@yahoo.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Sure sure man! I'll send ya some PMs, or go ahead and PM me incase I forget lol... I'll be back in Cleveland Jan 4th.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fonzie Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Cool thread, & good to see someone with so much enthusiasm & talent Anxious to see how she turns out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaysonL Posted December 24, 2009 Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Sure sure man! I'll send ya some PMs, or go ahead and PM me incase I forget lol... I'll be back in Cleveland Jan 4th....Sounds good my friend. Ya, you can check out the thread that has my project in it: http://www.ohio-riders.com/showthread.php?t=39756Appreciate the help in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2009 Thanks guys! I am loving this project!And now..........HELLZZ FAWKING YEAAHH!!!!I just bought this!!YouTube'>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e368R4ttjCE"]YouTube- Honda CBR 600RR CBR1000RR Sequential Signal Integrated LED Tail Lights Smokedhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e368R4ttjCE I fell in LOVE with this light the moment I saw it! FIRSTLY- inbetween the subframe on my bike is 7 1/2" and these are 6 7/8" PERFECT FIT!!SECONDLY- I was looking for a tail light that had an upward curve to it- SCORE!THIRDLY- I wanted a smoked tail light- SCORE!!!!FOURTHLY- I wanted integrated turn signals- SCORE!!!!FIFTHLY- It is TOTALLY KILLER looking light design/look! OMG SO HAPPY, I spent HOURS trying to decide on a tail light! Found this and knew it was perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 Great write up, and build. I have a spare cbr 1000rr stock pipe if you want it to play with? I also have a set of old kat 600 pipes if you want them also. Nice choice on the welder LOL I see about 200 of those a day on the shipping docks, along with pallets of wire! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted December 25, 2009 Report Share Posted December 25, 2009 that is an awesome taillight! I was going to put the same one on my 600rr until I found the ridiculous deal on my integrated at a local shop. I can't wait to see the finished product, its coming along amazing. If I had any ounce of ability or creativity I would offer a helping hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeverEnough Posted December 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 keep it up Will do sir!Great write up, and build. I have a spare cbr 1000rr stock pipe if you want it to play with? I also have a set of old kat 600 pipes if you want them also. Nice choice on the welder LOL I see about 200 of those a day on the shipping docks, along with pallets of wire!Haha thanks man! Is the 1000rr pipe the underseat one? If so I MIGHT be interested, but I really haven't figured out yet what I am doing with an exhaust I have to see the final lines of the tail and tank and what will flow with 'em.... And I love that lil welder, does everything I need it to do!that is an awesome taillight! I was going to put the same one on my 600rr until I found the ridiculous deal on my integrated at a local shop. I can't wait to see the finished product, its coming along amazing. If I had any ounce of ability or creativity I would offer a helping hand Yeah dude I spent HOURS and HOURS on ebay trying to find one that would work perfect for my bike and look PIMPIN, saw this one and knew it was it, ebay was 54bucks for it-not too bad IMO... And hey you're more than welcome to come over sometime and check it out, and I'm sure you can operate a piece of sandpaper;):D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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