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Message started by YonuhAdisi on 07/05/08 at 13:32:53

Title: FireLizard progression
Post by YonuhAdisi on 07/05/08 at 13:32:53

At the moment I am bored and also trying to get up the gumption to get the dishes done. So to stall a little bit I decided to post a pictorial progression of the FireLizard to date. I will add photos as it continues to evolve.

A day after I bought it from the pawn shop. (those saddlebags were stolen from me)
http://a165.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_75b5160079f0a3f4421bb1ad9aa13974.jpg

Second incarnation with saddlebags from a VTX1300 and footpegs that were made from two garden tool hooks.
http://a792.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/104/l_42a7271cfdfb54072e56d9443d581e87.jpg

Third incarnation with tank bought from ebay to replace beat up original tank.
http://a89.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/36/l_2826a73f2fa2c9d9eea136f9b61511b8.jpg

Fourth incarnation with home made forward controls and primered.
http://a496.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_c56b857d3a7a888279521f70b6463187.jpg

Fifth incarnation with 10 inch mini apes.
http://a55.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/48/l_21abe5d25a239e3d4208bdc01735046e.jpg

Sixth incarnation with Harley Davidson Road King tank installed.
http://a214.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/79/l_089d0511326e63eb2c10c8313e47fe6d.jpg

Seventh incarnation with Durfee Girder Front end installed.
http://a114.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/114/l_9ec85013012520edf8246f3f5a322b91.jpg

Eighth incarnation with Flame mirrors and bullet front turn signals.
http://a197.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_059d601bbfe50be8209f24d067363994.jpg

Ninth incarnation with paint. (home made flame mirror brackets broke that's why I am back to the black round mirror)
http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/79/l_d81140c5ad3a46e2a2e7a66f8920647d.jpg

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Keith_T on 07/06/08 at 09:26:31

Looking good. Hard to believe with all the mods you are still on the stock seat!

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by YonuhAdisi on 07/06/08 at 11:57:02

Yeah I know, but until I can get the engine squared away, any more cosmetic/comfort mods will be on the back burner.

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by YonuhAdisi on 07/31/08 at 13:47:26

Added eighth incarnation pic to first post.

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 05/02/09 at 15:35:11

Added ninth incarnation.

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by diamond jim on 05/02/09 at 17:59:20

Lookin' sharp with that blue.

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 05/02/09 at 18:10:16

Thanks, if only I hadn't messed up the top of the tank when I tried to put gas in it.

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by diamond jim on 05/02/09 at 18:24:32

65535249547D58554F553C0 wrote:

Thanks, if only I hadn't messed up the top of the tank when I tried to put gas in it.

Oh crap!

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by odvelasc on 05/02/09 at 18:25:17

0A3C3D263B12373A203A530 wrote:

Thanks, if only I hadn't messed up the top of the tank when I tried to put gas in it.

Is it not clear coated? What do you mean messed up the top? Its a shame. Your bike is the one I have most anticipated seeing. I have been waiting forever to get a pic of it painted lol. You started the thread then had to disapear for a bit and then came back. I love the look of the bike. Are you running front brakes?

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 05/02/09 at 18:36:14

No, it is not clear coated, I didn't have any, however I was gonna get some the next payday after I painted it. I was pouring gas in it from a can from the high side, (should of done it from the low side) and I spilled it directly on the tank. When I tried to wipe it off this happened.

http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/97/l_a42ce6866b0f499986369389657131ac.jpg

I've had people tell me that from a distance it looks like a snow capped mountain range.

The top of the tank isn't the only screw up though, just the most visible. Rear fender fell to the ground while I was painting and I'm afraid I didn't quite straighten up all the boogered up paint, however the side rails cover most of that mistake.

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by odvelasc on 05/02/09 at 18:44:38

0C3A3B203D14313C263C550 wrote:

Lol. Painting is a female dog for sure. I am glad my ladies father wanted to do it. He caused some runs on the under side with the clear coat. He had to re-sand, repaint and re coat the bottom half. Any little fuzzies were covered up by the second clear coat and then patiently buffed out.

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 05/02/09 at 21:33:39

616A786B626F7D6D0E0 wrote:

Are you running front brakes?

I forgot to answer your front brake question. Yes, it is a mini drum front break. My stock front wheel for the Savage would not fit between the girder forks because of the break rotor so I bought the mini drum front wheel. It gives it more of the old school chopper look I was going for anyway.

The break lever is an upside down mounted clutch lever with a rear brake cable for a Honda ATV. (Don't remember what model of ATV)

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Wolf on 05/03/09 at 04:14:41

Hey Yonah!

When you installed the performance cam, the specs call for racing oil. What oil do you use now? You stated that it is basically a switch (I haven't checked stock versus upgrade valve specs, etc). I am about to rip open both engines and compare parts and stuff. Also, what cam chain are you using and have you noticed any wear or maintenance concerns?

I guess you can now play around with your techniques for airbrushing your tank! :-?

Thanks,

Wolf :D

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Yonuh Adisi on 05/03/09 at 10:41:42

40787B71170 wrote:

I missed the part about it calling for racing oil, because I just use what I have always used Quakerstate 10w40 and have had no problems with it.

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Wolf on 05/03/09 at 15:00:12

Ooops! ::) Thanks Yanuh!

Anyone else with thoughts on the oil used... LANCER...

Thanks,

Wolf :D

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Wolf on 05/04/09 at 03:27:52

360E0D07610 wrote:

Ooops! ::) Thanks Yanuh!

Anyone else with thoughts on the oil used... LANCER...

Thanks,

Wolf :D

I am sooo psyched!!! ;D

Title: Re: FireLizard progression
Post by Rocco on 05/04/09 at 07:12:38

that is really awesome! who says u have to get a bigger cc bike? if your happy with the speed y can't u just keep the savage and make it look wicked =]

i'm thinking flat black, red stripes, drag bar, and i saw many different looking mirrors that were SAWEEEEET!!

and of course i mean eventually....as i don't have the cash for any of those mods....except maybe fill her up and clean her lol and changing the rear turn signals was not by choice lol