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Title: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by sbaugz on 03/12/11 at 08:46:41 I've been doing some work on my bike, in anticipation of the kit release. RYCA had my tank and hub. I installed the lowering kit and upgraded shocks from RYCA. It was a piece of cake. While I was at it, I replaced the brake pads and cleaned up the calipers. Ordered a set of shock boots from cheapcycleparts.com too. The bars are mounted temporarily. I have to play around with them a little to get the right location. I plan on ordering some custom made brake lines with different banjo fittings and shorter line. I got the generator cover, belt cover, oil filter cover, and clutch cover powder coated a matte black. Those are now re-installed and not leaking yet! The timing inspection cover is from a VS800 and uses a hex wrench instead of the slotted one that comes on the s40. I wrapped the header with titanium 2" exhaust wrap from DEI. Finally, this morning I got out the jigsaw and 4 1/2" grinder and hacked up the fender. The fender will be taken to the powder coater this week for black matte finish. I mocked it up to let you all see what it looks like. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050492.jpg?t=1299948326 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050490.jpg?t=1299948343 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050491.jpg?t=1299948359 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050486.jpg?t=1299948378 |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by MotoBuddha on 03/12/11 at 15:27:54 If you don't like the look of the top of the fork boots, you can grab the top pleat, slide the boot down, then pull back up. The top band of the boot will probably grab the fork and turn inside out as you pull up. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 03/13/11 at 14:50:53 507269725F687979757C1D0 wrote:
Thanks for the tip. I might consider doing that, although I think I might like the fork boots the way I have them. Got another couple pics today of the header wrap. I used the titanium wrap from DEI. Don't need to wet it when you install and you don't need to spray it with anything, ie, high temp paint. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050500.jpg?t=1300053045 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050498.jpg?t=1300053026 |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 03/20/11 at 11:01:11 ordered my stainless brake lines from elite parts on ebay. $31 shipped from Canada. Decided to go with 32.5" black line with a 0 degree fitting on caliper and 90 degree fitting on master cylinder. Will see how that works. Works out to be a solid 8 inches shorter than the stock brake line. Now, what to do about the clutch and throttle cables. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by MotoBuddha on 03/20/11 at 11:21:56 2D3C3F2B39245E0 wrote:
http://www.motionpro.com/motorcycle/custom/ |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by jandaso on 03/20/11 at 12:38:26 You can also contact Joe@barnettclutches.com he can help you out with The cables and you can order directly with them. I just ordered a cable and there is No need for a middle man. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by B1-66er on 03/20/11 at 15:56:38 how many feet of that wrap did you need? is it the one inch or two inch? |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 03/20/11 at 16:23:55 15 feet was plenty of the 2" wide wrap. I made the mistake of ordering 15 feet of 1" wrap first and was short about 5 feet. I then re-ordered the 2" in that length and it was fine. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by jandaso on 03/20/11 at 17:53:27 50ft of 1" did the trick for me and I had plenty of It left. ;) |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 03/26/11 at 07:16:42 Some minor progress on my bike. I took the stock fender and cut it way down with my jigsaw and smoothed the edges with my grinder. Sanded it nice, had it media blasted and then powder coated gloss black. Trying to decide on tires right now. I am leaning towards the Dunlop K70 vintage tires- front and rear. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050506.jpg?t=1301148972 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050505.jpg?t=1301148989 |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by MotoBuddha on 03/26/11 at 07:39:58 Looking good! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 04/16/11 at 16:37:59 more progress, albeit very slow progress. Got an e-mail from Ryan, telling me my tank is done and the fiberglass parts are getting primed. Only other limiting factor right now is getting the RYCA custom parts powder coated. I would guess any time now my kit will be shipped out. Patched up the cracked headlight bucket and painted it black with Krylon Fusion matte black. Mounted the Dunlop K70 vintage tires on the stock front wheel Painted the front brake rotor black Added the suzuki decal to front triple tree Did all the recommended frame cuts for my RYCA kit. painted the front turn signal fork clamps black ordered some vintage Harley coke bottle type grips and bar end turn signals and halogen headlight bulb- all from ebay. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/DSCN0581.jpg?t=1302996930 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/DSCN0578.jpg?t=1302996956 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/DSCN0577.jpg?t=1302996983 http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqJ,!jgE1usu6gErBNqIFBtV1g~~0_12.JPG http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqJ,!hgE2fHNF+7rBNp5)H4IeQ~~0_12.JPG |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by Edgar on 04/16/11 at 16:58:41 I have the same grips in red, how are you gonna install the bar end mirrors? I always thought you had to get specific grips for the mirrors to mount properly |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by MotoBuddha on 04/16/11 at 18:39:57 You know, the Ryca kit includes grips -- very much like those from what I can tell looking at the photos. A little skillful cutting with an Xacto will open the ends so you can use barend mirrors (or signals, in my case). |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by sbaugz on 04/16/11 at 20:16:46 yes, I know they come with them. I was going to e-mail and tell them I don't need them. I wanted to get a head start while I am waiting and completely finish off the front end. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by sbaugz on 04/16/11 at 20:17:29 5475767063110 wrote:
Exactly what buddha said- just cut the ends off and install the bar end mirrors. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by BuckHMCC on 04/27/11 at 21:36:07 Are you happy with those bar end mirrors? |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by sbaugz on 04/28/11 at 04:17:14 5E697F7754515F5F1C0 wrote:
didn't arrive yet. They are on a slow boat from Thailand. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by Morgii on 04/29/11 at 11:30:48 What size wrap did you get from DEI? I like the look and am going to do it myself. :D |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by sbaugz on 04/29/11 at 15:21:13 2" wrap. 15 feet was enough for my purposes. They also sell it in 25 feet, which might allow for closer wrap. i got the titanium wrap. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by sbaugz on 04/30/11 at 09:02:53 as long as I have all this extra time waiting for the kit, I sent some more parts to the powder coater. Trying to make everything I can black. Might decide to do the forks black too. For now I did the rear brake drum cover, the front brake rotor, the turn signal brackets, the headlight bucket, and the rear hub thingy that bolts on to the belt sprocket in the back. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/th_IMG_0071.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/th_IMG_0072.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/th_IMG_0073.jpg |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/16/11 Post by RpNSht on 05/05/11 at 12:01:11 405152465449330 wrote:
did you paint the headlight bucket? |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/30/11 Post by sbaugz on 05/05/11 at 13:09:43 headlight bucket is painted. Its an interesting thing- I was planning on sanding the chrome down a little bit so the paint stuck. I noticed there was a little bubble in the chrome on the back of it before I even sanded it. I took a razor blade and poked the bubble and then proceeded to simply peel off the entire chrome backing on the bucket. It literally peeled completely off, leaving bare plastic beneath. I then painted it using satin black Krylon fusion for plastic. This paint give a great finish and it bonds with the plastic. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/30/11 Post by crackmonkey on 05/05/11 at 13:26:24 ah a quality chrome i see...ha ha |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/30/11 Post by sbaugz on 05/06/11 at 04:07:00 342536343C3A38393C322E570 wrote:
yep, great quality chrome. On a positive note, my ryca bodywork and tank are being delivered to my home today. Can't wait. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- updated pics 4/30/11 Post by RpNSht on 05/06/11 at 08:32:28 79686B7F6D700A0 wrote:
yep, great quality chrome. On a positive note, my ryca bodywork and tank are being delivered to my home today. Can't wait. [/quote] Congrats! Post some photos of the unveiling |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- new pics 5/6/11- body parts h Post by sbaugz on 05/06/11 at 19:56:15 I received two boxes from UPS today. In it were my fiberglass parts- all primed in white. Also, my tank and muffler. I asked RYCA to send the muffler so that I could take it to the powder coater. Its getting coated in matte black ceramic heat resistant coating. I will wait until the rest of the kit comes before I paint. I was surprised at how much rust is inside my tank. I don't recall it looking like that when I sent it off. Anyways, I will probably treat and coat it with Kreem tank coating system. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050728.jpg?t=1304737000 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050729.jpg?t=1304737018 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050730.jpg?t=1304737038 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050732.jpg?t=1304737052 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050733.jpg?t=1304737069 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050737.jpg?t=1304737196 |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- new pics 5/6/11- body parts h Post by RpNSht on 05/07/11 at 02:37:48 thats tight man! so cool |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- new pics 5/6/11- body parts h Post by houstonbofh on 05/07/11 at 07:32:55 About Kreem... I have heard several horror stories about tank coatings. Usually you get a new batch when they reformulate the gas, and the new formula dissolves the coatings that used to work. I have an FAQ here http://www.spacerjim.com/Fuel_System_Hygene.txt on derusting a tank with no coatings. Please ignore the bad typos... Consider it... |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- new pics 5/6/11- body parts h Post by verslagen1 on 05/07/11 at 07:51:24 I hear this about tanks and rust alot. Would naval jelly or the phosphate conversion of rust be an alternative? |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- new pics 5/6/11- body parts h Post by sbaugz on 05/07/11 at 08:37:21 Decided I won't coat tank. Read lots of stuff about coatings peeling off. Probably will clean tank and coat with Wd40. Any ideas on what to clean rust with? |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- new pics 5/6/11- body parts h Post by justin_o_guy2 on 05/07/11 at 09:37:30 Ospho, a dilute phosphoric acid, turns Iron Oxide into Iron Phosphate,, IOW, it aint rust No More.. It wont work on scale, only one layer o rust, it cant get thru the little scale plates. Costs about $12.00 a quart at Kelly/Moore. Dont get the gel,, Ive used a few gallons of Ospho & keep it on hand at all times. & I keep a quart for months & months.. sometimes years, a little dab'll do ya.. I used it in quantity on a drill ship refurbish job in Mobile bay a million years ago.. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- new pics 5/6/11- body parts h Post by sbaugz on 05/07/11 at 14:38:06 sold the original bar end mirrors I got and decided to order some different ones. These are made by joker machine. I like how they are solidly attached to handlebars and don't have any joints to vibrate around. The mirror swivels 15 degrees every way inside the housing. Completely protected mirror. http://i.ebayimg.com/19/!CBQpMqgCGk~$(KGrHqF,!lUEz+uJlu1zBNG5GpG38w~~0_12.JPG http://www.jokermachine.com/catalogimages/2325.jpg |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 05/14/11 at 16:00:26 Still waiting on the rest of the parts. I am told they will probably ship out next week sometime. RYCA is still waiting on the rear wheels and the shocks. Since the new build videos were posted, I was able to do some more busy work like drilling out holes and getting hardware ready. I also got my new bar end mirrors today and set those up. I lock-tited and cranked down the clip-ons and installed the coke bottle style grips that I bought on ebay. The bar end mirrors are joker machine. They are really nice and totally protected inside the metal casing. They are fully adjustable too. Here are some pictures. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050790.jpg?t=1305413939 http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050788.jpg?t=1305414013 |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 05/20/11 at 19:12:22 couple more videos are posted on the RYCA youtube page- one video showing a completed bike and the other showing the electrical connections. Now I just need my kit. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 05/25/11 at 04:13:53 57 pounds of RYCA parts are on their way from california. Looks like next week will be the start of the finish of my bike. Pics and info to follow. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by MotoBuddha on 05/25/11 at 04:50:50 I know the feeling. The rest of my parts are supposed to arrive today. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by RpNSht on 05/25/11 at 10:31:44 14362D361B2C3D3D3138590 wrote:
like! |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by RpNSht on 05/25/11 at 10:31:53 7A6B687C6E73090 wrote:
like! |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by Abbey Normal on 05/28/11 at 07:21:33 I'm starting to get that feeling...tank, side panels, and seat pan arrived yesterday and are now at the painters. Ryan says the remainder are 7-10 days away. getting tired of looking at a front end, frame and motor on my lift and my fingers are getting itchy.... |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 06/11/11 at 10:49:31 Nearly done with the project. I am very surprised I haven't seen any completed ones posted here yet. Everyone must be too busy building. My body parts were mocked up, drilled, mounted and are now off to the painter. See my last post from today (down further) to see the color I have chosen. Some pics of the rear end: Went with Dunlop K70 4.00-18 tire. Powder coated the brake drum black. Ceramic coated the EMGO muffler black, along with the pipe adapter and the clamps. Exhaust wrap is 2" titanium wrap. Shocks are the stock RYCA in black. The stock EMGO pipe mount bracket didn't fit right. It was too short, so I made my own mount out of a piece of steel, added a couple bends to make it work, and painted black using PN1 muffler paint. I went with the RYCA swingarm mod so that those tires would work. I painted the swingarm myself. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050895.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050905.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050907.jpg |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 06/11/11 at 10:57:08 Some pics of the front end: Went with some ebay grips (vintage coke bottle style). Mirrors are modified bar end mirrors from Joker Machine. Stripped and painted the headlight bucket black using Krylon Fusion for plastic. I hacked the front fender all up and had it powder coated black. Brake line is custom made. Painted the front brake rotor black. Turn signal mounts were painted black. Fork boots were added. I wired the RYCA tach and speedo into the OEM harness using the unused stock speedo light wires instead of using the method that RYCA describes. Front tire is a matching Dunlop K70 vintage. Suzuki decal on front of triple tree was ordered from Hong Kong off of ebay. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050896.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050910.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050908.jpg |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by kevinphan on 06/11/11 at 10:57:48 How wide is that rim and could you take a straight on shot from the back to show the width of the tire. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 06/11/11 at 10:59:28 a couple more pics from the side and some engine details: One thing I noticed is that the RYCA supplied K&N air filter is very, very tight fit. Its completely wedged in there with zero wiggle room. As a matter of fact, its so tight that the carb doesn't quite fully seat down into the motor. I think it will be OK but I hope vibration doesn't cause any issues with the carb wiggling out or the air filter vibrating against the tank mounts (which they are wedged up against). http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050897.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050898.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050899.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050900.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050911.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050904.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050902.jpg |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project Post by sbaugz on 06/11/11 at 11:05:40 4B4556494E5048414E200 wrote:
The rim is the stock RYCA 18" rim, which I believe is a 2.5 wide. The width of the tire is 4 inches, and the overall diameter is around 26.4 inches. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by sbaugz on 06/11/11 at 11:07:50 Surprised nobody has a finished RYCA posted here yet. Mine is very close. Its basically done except for tidying up the wiring and waiting for the painted body parts. I mocked up the body parts and did all the fitting, drilling, seat mounting, etc. Hopefully when I get my parts back next week I will be ready to go. Here is my color choice. My inspiration was the new camaro. Its going to be GM Jewel Red Tintcoat with matte black vintage stripes down the tank and rear seat cowl. http://i756.photobucket.com/albums/xx205/seherr/DSCN0030.jpg |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by MotoBuddha on 06/11/11 at 11:54:22 Even though I got all my parts sooner, my bike isn't finished because I'm essentially doing a complete restoration and a performance upgrade along with the Ryca conversion. Remember, I started here: http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/5d98dba4.jpg ;D ;D ;D ;D Sometimes I wish I'd started with a newer bike, but the process has been fun and educational -- regarding the bike and myself. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by sbaugz on 06/11/11 at 13:14:52 yah, I figured yours would take a while considering what you are doing with it. Just surprised nobody else has one done yet. |
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Title: Re: my RYCA project- new pics 5/6/11- body parts h Post by MotoBuddha on 06/11/11 at 15:53:10 76676470627F050 wrote:
I used Evapo-Rust with good results on some of my parts. But you need to let the parts soak overnight. In theory, you could put in the petcock (or seal the hole some other way) and fill it with Evapo-Rust. A couple of gallons of the stuff starts to get a little spendy, but you can reuse it I ordered up some of this Caswell epoxy-based sealer today. http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/epoxygas.htm My tank isn't all that rusty, just the effects of it being empty and getting some water in it when I was rinsing off the stripping compound. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/11/11 at 16:15:33 I worked on a drill ship in Mobile bay, back in the late 70's. We were doing a refurbishing job, running air tools & knocking rust off, sandblasting & usin Ospho, a dilute Phosphoric acid that turns iron oxide, chemically, into iron phosphate, so, the rust is GONE, it wont work thru scale, one layer deep, only, about 12 bux at Kelly Moore, dont get the gel,, liquid only. I use abut 1 qt a year. maybe less,, but I keep it around. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by Abbey Normal on 06/11/11 at 18:37:13 I'm glad to see your bike coming along nicely. What was the most difficult part to fit and have you decided on jetting for the carb? When is your paint due back? I'm hoping to have mine in two weeks, but my painter is a slow perfectionist. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by Edgar on 06/11/11 at 20:06:56 Is that a stock carb? Where'd you get the blue tubing? |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by sbaugz on 06/11/11 at 20:41:50 0B23380C2538292F4A0 wrote:
Hmm, most difficult part seems to be trying to figure out where to hide all these wires and cables. Otherwise, the rest seemed pretty straightforward. Oh, I also had some issues with mounting the seat. The supplied bolts don't seem to be quite long enough to engage the rubber grommet nuts. Painter should take a week or two from now. He is busy working at the local race track next weekend, so probably won't finish until next weekend. As for jetting, I went with 155/ 55 |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by sbaugz on 06/11/11 at 20:42:14 5574777162100 wrote:
stock carb. I bought the bike with the blue tubing on it already. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by sbaugz on 06/11/11 at 20:44:49 455A5C5B4641704070485A561D2F0 wrote:
my painter is taking care of the rust for me. He is dipping it into a special tank they have meant exactly for the purposes of getting rust off parts like that. Not sure what exactly is in the tank, but he says the rust will be completely gone. I would not recommend the tank coatings available out there. From what I have read, they peel off eventually. From what I have heard, many body shops and radiator shops have special dunk tanks like I describe. As long as you fill the tank up with gas reasonable quickly, it should be fine without coating. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/11/11 at 20:49:44 For your application, youve got someone you trust,knock it out, dude.. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by MotoBuddha on 06/12/11 at 05:32:42 19383B3D2E5C0 wrote:
You can get colored fule line on eBay -- blue, red, green, yellow... |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by Edgar on 06/12/11 at 12:50:16 7E5C475C714657575B52330 wrote:
You can get colored fule line on eBay -- blue, red, green, yellow...[/quote] Do you know what size I'd be looking for Buddha? Diameter? |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by MotoBuddha on 06/12/11 at 13:06:04 Aw, come on, man, you can measure things, can't you? |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by Edgar on 06/12/11 at 15:26:25 Not the diameter no. :-[ |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by verslagen1 on 06/12/11 at 15:57:54 6746454350220 wrote:
You can get colored fule line on eBay -- blue, red, green, yellow...[/quote] Do you know what size I'd be looking for Buddha? Diameter?[/quote] Your fule line diameters are listed here [smiley=smiley_down.gif] |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project nearly done-pics added page 3 Post by sbaugz on 06/21/11 at 17:59:19 excited about the call I received from the painter today. The paint is done on mine and I can pick up wednesday. He says the colors turned out pretty awesome. More pics to follow in the next day or so as I complete the bike. All I have to do is mount the tank, seat, and conceal the wires. Too bad its supposed to rain for the next 8 days here. To those who haven't seen my color poll thread, I went with Volvo copper metallic with black stripes down center of tank and seat cowl. Center stripe is black, 4" wide, with a 1/8" black pin stripe on either side. Inspiration was this VW seen below. http://www.forgestar.com/blog/pics/joshjetta.jpg |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by sbaugz on 06/22/11 at 18:39:59 Got the tank and rear seat cowl back from painter. Will pick up side covers tomorrow. Dry fit everything and it looks pretty good. More pics in the days to follow as I hope to complete and test drive this weekend. I just wanted to give props to my painter too. He did a superb job on it. As you can see by the last picture, he even finished the underside and inner part of the tank. Even these parts are like glass smooth. He even sprayed underneath and behind all the fiberglass parts and clear coated there as well. If anyone is building a RYCA in the SE wisconsin area and want to know his contact info, I would be happy to provide. Paint cost me $500 and included all filling, sanding, sandblasting, striping, several layers of clear, etc http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050936.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050937.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050938.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050939.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050940.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050942.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050947.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050948.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050951.jpg |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by SuperSavage on 06/22/11 at 18:47:48 That is one gorgeous bike. The color is both unique and eye catching. congrats and enjoy the fruits of your labor. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by sbaugz on 06/22/11 at 19:42:23 thanks, appreciate the positive feedback |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by splash07 on 06/22/11 at 20:00:51 AMAZING!!!!! You should walk tall and be proud, that si one fine machine. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by jef.savage on 06/22/11 at 20:20:40 Just BEAUTIFUL! |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by ralfyguy on 06/22/11 at 20:35:05 The quality of the paint job is just plain SICK! |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by dystormy79a on 06/23/11 at 00:00:27 great looking bike and color choice looks awesome now i have a question did you make the gas tank piece or did you buy it. i am wanting to get rid of my gauge but don't know what i want to do im keeping my options open. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050938.jpg |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by RpNSht on 06/23/11 at 00:45:22 congrats man that looks beautiful |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by Gyrobob on 06/23/11 at 03:41:54 Really beeeee-yootiful. Obviously professional work. I'll bet you are looking forward to car/bike shows to show it off. What about the side panels? One request,... How about some more close-ups of the areas on the bike that RYCA builders are constructing right now? I'd just like to see what a finished product looks like,.. to give me a better idea of how some area is supposed to go together. Some examples: cable routing, rearsets, tailpiece, etc. Please consider it -- When I am getting ready to assemble a given section, it would help to have some images available just for an overview of how it is supposed to go together. You do nice photography, so I would guess you'd be able to get some helpful detail. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by sbaugz on 06/23/11 at 04:12:08 3E23292E352837236D633B5A0 wrote:
tank piece is from RYCA. Contact them and they may sell you one separately. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by sbaugz on 06/23/11 at 04:15:26 615F5449444944260 wrote:
I will take some more pictures tonight. The side panels are not mounted yet. I got the call the other day that the parts were done. the painter sent them down with a friend who works at the local ducati dealership but she forgot one of the boxes. Long story short, is that the side panels were not there and I can pick them up later today. Look for pictures tonight with the side panels on. I still have cable and wire routing to do but I will take more pictures as I finish. I will say that the tank was a tight fit- I really had to persuade it to go on there. And yes, definately professional work by the painter. He is a near retirement age guy who has worked at a auto body shop most of his life and paints bikes on the side. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by sbaugz on 06/23/11 at 04:27:18 0B353E232E232E4C0 wrote:
Rockerbox festival in milwaukee August 6th, I plan on entering it into that contest. http://rockerbox.us/ |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by BuckHMCC on 06/23/11 at 05:48:25 Quite a bike! Where did you source your bar end mirrors? (I'm not above copying a good idea.) |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by babyhog on 06/23/11 at 05:53:26 Fine looking machine. Paint does look awesome. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by PerrydaSavage on 06/23/11 at 10:40:18 What can I say but WOW!!!!!!!!!!! That has to be one of the most beautiful motorcycles I have ever seen! Well done sir! Walk tall! |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by sbaugz on 06/23/11 at 11:15:57 5E697F7754515F5F1C0 wrote:
Bar end mirrors are from Joker Machine. I like that the mirror is fully concealed inside the metal housing. THey are very well made. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLEY-CONCEALED-HANDLEBARS-BAR-END-MIRRORS-GLASS-BLACK-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53e577de2eQQitemZ360332123694QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories check the link above which will take you to the ebay auction for the mirrors that I bought. I had to modify them somewhat. The diameter was too large for the RYCA bars, so I ground down a mm or so using my belt sander. It doesn't have to be perfect, nor does it have to look good. It just needs to be a little smaller diameter to fit inside. You could also check Joker Machine website for the new, current version of that bar end that will fit without mods. Its about 2.5 times more expensive though. Here is a link to Joker Machine http://www.jokermachine.com/item2004.asp?ItemID=802&CategoryID=&Placeholder=0 |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project back from painter Post by Z on 06/23/11 at 14:00:52 Wow! Beautiful machine! I didn't think I would like that color but it is really nice. I don't like it on cars but it really works well on a bike. [smiley=thumbsup.gif] |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by sbaugz on 06/23/11 at 15:42:17 bike is essentially done. Just need to zip tie some wires. I have not started it yet- and I really hope it starts (and doesn't leak). Got the side covers from the painter today. I am still undecided if I want some emblems on it. I have toyed with ordering some vintage suzuki tank emblems, or possibly putting the newer "S" decal on the tank. Might leave the tank alone and simply put a CS-1 in black letters on the side covers. Not exactly sure yet. Part of me thinks the side covers are way too large and too plain to leave alone so I may go with some CS-1 emblems on there. Thanks for all the advice, tips, etc from everyone on this board during this build. There are so many helpful and knowledgeable people here. http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050963.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050964.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050965.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050962.jpg http://i1043.photobucket.com/albums/b436/sbaugz/P1050961.jpg |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by MotoBuddha on 06/23/11 at 16:41:05 I've been debating what to do with my side covers. Yeah, they're kind of large. I'm usually an anti-logo guy, but I'm considering the Ryca logo, but maybe smaller. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by sbaugz on 06/23/11 at 17:40:30 082A312A073021212D24450 wrote:
thought about the RYCA logo too but probably will do a CS-1 or 650 logo instead. Might end up leaving it alone too. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by Seroj on 06/23/11 at 22:17:39 Love the bike! But the reflectors gotta go :) |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by jef.savage on 06/24/11 at 06:12:30 It really is beautiful. I like the Suzuki logo on the front. But it looks like your license plate is way too close to the tire. I recently found my plate and frame bent from contact and mine appears higher than yours. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by bluesavage218 on 06/24/11 at 09:02:49 I have to admit I'm not too crazy about the RYCA look but you did a really great job on that bike man! Nice work! She looks awesome!!!! |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by RpNSht on 06/24/11 at 11:16:00 47484B035E4E425B444141482D0 wrote:
can you tuck your plate? http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/15#22 |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by Fish on 06/24/11 at 17:07:27 darnit that thing looks great. Bravo. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by 04 Savage on 06/24/11 at 17:34:49 Well done, I know you're proud to own this bike for sure. Let us know how it handles. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by sbaugz on 06/24/11 at 18:30:30 203F32323B343F363E25242322392339570 wrote:
can you tuck your plate? http://suzukisavage.com/cgi-bin/YaBB.pl?num=1304297812/15#22[/quote] I might try that. Just not sure it will be visible. So many things on this bike are probably not legal that I want to try and keep "the man" from stopping me and citing me. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by sbaugz on 06/24/11 at 18:31:12 thanks for the positive comments everyone. Its nice to know all this work I did on this bike paid off. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/24/11 at 19:08:20 Just dont run over a big rock,, |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by sbaugz on 06/24/11 at 20:25:02 445B5D5A4740714171495B571C2E0 wrote:
when I sit on the bike, I still have about an inch of clearance for the license plate. I only weigh about 150 pounds too. A friend on mine who is pushing 200 pounds sat on it, and the license is nearly touching the wheel. I may try it out for a week and see what happens before re-locating it. My Dunlop K70's on the rear definately make it more of an issue relative to the stock tires that RYCA provides. THose dunlops are over 26.5" in diameter, which is significantly larger than the tires in the stock kit. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by MikeRIC on 06/24/11 at 20:34:56 Awesome bike, very nicely done and a great color scheme. I'm loving the ryca look! |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/25/11 at 03:20:20 2F3E3D293B265C0 wrote:
when I sit on the bike, I still have about an inch of clearance for the license plate. I only weigh about 150 pounds too. A friend on mine who is pushing 200 pounds sat on it, and the license is nearly touching the wheel. I may try it out for a week and see what happens before re-locating it. My Dunlop K70's on the rear definately make it more of an issue relative to the stock tires that RYCA provides. THose dunlops are over 26.5" in diameter, which is significantly larger than the tires in the stock kit. [/quote] Drums hit a big rock & boogered his freshly jazzed up bike up. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by sbaugz on 06/25/11 at 06:28:41 3E2127203D3A0B3B0B33212D66540 wrote:
when I sit on the bike, I still have about an inch of clearance for the license plate. I only weigh about 150 pounds too. A friend on mine who is pushing 200 pounds sat on it, and the license is nearly touching the wheel. I may try it out for a week and see what happens before re-locating it. My Dunlop K70's on the rear definately make it more of an issue relative to the stock tires that RYCA provides. THose dunlops are over 26.5" in diameter, which is significantly larger than the tires in the stock kit. [/quote] Drums hit a big rock & boogered his freshly jazzed up bike up. [/quote] Oh, right. I see his post now. Hopefully no rock hitting for me. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by sbaugz on 06/25/11 at 18:14:47 Got my bike fired up today and took it for a spin. I like the way it drives and handles. The EMGO pipe is not as loud as I thought it would be. It sounds alot different than the stock s40, much throatier sound. I did re-pack the EMGO with fiberglass packing, which I think helps. I ended up using 150/55 jets. I turned the screw out 3/4 turn and it fired right up. I drove around the block a few times and it drove really, really, well. No pops, backfires, and acceleration was excellent. Now for the bad news- I did the entire test drive with my choke on. I forgot to push the choke back in. I did not get a chance to drive it again without the choke on, and will attempt that tomorrow. My fear is that it won't drive quite so nicely the next time when I actually remember to push the choke back in. \ Only other issue I had is that the turn signal buttons are a little awkward, so I have to rotate the bars just a touch so that my thumb reaches a little easier. Oh, and one more issue. WIth that big dunlop K70 tire, my license plate is rather close to the tire. I hit a pothole and the license plate hit the tire for a second. I might have to move it to the side of the shocks after all. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by MotoBuddha on 06/25/11 at 19:08:14 Doh about the choke. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by Gyrobob on 06/25/11 at 20:03:12 28393A2E3C215B0 wrote:
I've never done ANYTHING like THAT!! ::) |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by Gyrobob on 06/25/11 at 20:12:33 607172667469130 wrote:
Most license plates can be trimmed 1/4" top and bottom and no one will notice, although it is technically illegal in some locales. If you do that, and curve the bottom of the license plate up a little so it doesn't want to chisel into the tire, you might get enough clearance for normal riding. I'm going to have a problem with this because I am 6'3" and 210, and I am using a large diameter tire like you (Avon Speedmaster). The tire clears the RYCA cut out in the swingarm by 1/16" -- the swingarm will be wearing the nubs off the tire before I have a chance to have pavement do it!! I'll be trying all kinds of things to either tweak the license plate in its stock location, or move it to another location. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by sbaugz on 06/25/11 at 20:17:49 19272C313C313C5E0 wrote:
Most license plates can be trimmed 1/4" top and bottom and no one will notice, although it is technically illegal in some locales. If you do that, and curve the bottom of the license plate up a little so it doesn't want to chisel into the tire, you might get enough clearance for normal riding. I'm going to have a problem with this because I am 6'3" and 210, and I am using a large diameter tire like you (Avon Speedmaster). The tire clears the RYCA cut out in the swingarm by 1/16" -- the swingarm will be wearing the nubs off the tire before I have a chance to have pavement do it!! I'll be trying all kinds of things to either tweak the license plate in its stock location, or move it to another location.[/quote] Good point about trimming the plate down. I will try that. I think you might be in for trouble- my friend is about 200# and when he was sitting on my bike, the license plate was very close to the tire- probably around 1/2"-3/4" with him just sitting on it. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by RpNSht on 06/26/11 at 01:06:54 just tuck the license plate on the fender part of the battery box. if the "man" gives you trouble for it just tell him what he wants to hear and i bet he'll let you go. im sure he wont even notice anyways |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by sbaugz on 06/26/11 at 06:04:25 2F0D160D201706060A03620 wrote:
might decide to contact RYCA to see what a second set of these (side covers) would run me. I was thinking if I made them black, they might not stand out as much, and they would sort of blend in with the frame, shocks, motor a little more. Hmm, too bad I don't have photoshop or I'd see what black side covers would look like with my copper tank and seat. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by Gyrobob on 06/26/11 at 06:11:59 How about not using side covers at all? Just use a tiny lithium battery tucked down low or hidden in the tail cone. Then you'd have lots of open space between the motor and the rear wheel |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by sbaugz on 06/26/11 at 06:18:44 536D667B767B76140 wrote:
thought about that. At this point, I just wanted the bike done. Just not sure no side covers would like right either- because of the gap between the seat and frame on top. I like rpnsht's approach with the mini side covers, but don't feel I have the technical experience to do all the mods required. Will probably ride mine as is for the summer and then think about changing it over winter. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - bike done Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/26/11 at 06:28:42 6E7F7C687A671D0 wrote:
might decide to contact RYCA to see what a second set of these (side covers) would run me. I was thinking if I made them black, they might not stand out as much, and they would sort of blend in with the frame, shocks, motor a little more. Hmm, too bad I don't have photoshop or I'd see what black side covers would look like with my copper tank and seat. [/quote] Maybe someone will do it for you.. Or maybe get a vinyl sheet & wrap a tin up? Dont have to stick it on to just get an idea how it would look. Those tiny but heavy duty paper clips with the chrome handles otta do it. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by MotoBuddha on 06/26/11 at 07:20:56 http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/34ebccf9.jpg http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/6f807419.jpg http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/e6cdb342.jpg http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/d2befbf8.jpg http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/1e4520e1.jpg http://i280.photobucket.com/albums/kk182/motobuddha/62d5fbd2.jpg |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by verslagen1 on 06/26/11 at 08:18:31 Second one is cool. Slight change in angle to match fins super cool. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/26/11 at 08:26:53 I sat & thot a while, trying to see how t neede to be, cuz I wasnt totally stricken by any of the option, but I see the potential,, again,, I have to agree w/ Vers,, maybe the top of it could be in a line with the bottom fin? |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by sbaugz on 06/26/11 at 08:57:23 thanks motobuddha for acting on my subtle hint/ request. They look nice. I actually like several of them, but seem to like the all copper best. I might try maybe a logo first but there are some possibilities in your work there motobuddha. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/26/11 at 10:14:31 Maybe a coupla thin stripes at the angle Vers suggested? |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by sbaugz on 07/09/11 at 17:34:04 Took my RYCA to a local car show/ motorcycle show at a dealership in town. THere were about 40 bikes competing and mine won best runner up Japanese bike. I guess that's not saying a whole lot since there were only about 15-20 jap bikes. Either way I was pleased. Got beat out by a sweet looking honda CB750 cafe racer. Mine did get tons and tons of positive comments. They had free dyno testing there too. For some reason it only got 28HP and 28FP torque. The guy said he felt like the rear tire wasn't grabbing or possibly the clutch was slipping. It doesn't seem to slip when I drive it, so I wonder if the tire wasn't grabbing on the dyno for some reason. Anyways, I am not sure what to make of that number, because its got tons more torque and get-up than stock form. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by Gyrobob on 07/10/11 at 05:33:51 22333024362B510 wrote:
Congrats on the results at the show. What a great feeling it must have been just soaking up all the comments! 28 hp does sound low. Even if that number is correct, it is not surprising that in CS-1 form, the bike feels more powerful. It has the equivalent of several more HP (and lbs-ft torque) just from losing so much weight. You might try going to one of the websites that have the formulae for computing HP based on weight and acceleration. A given weight (you and the bike) getting to 60 mph in a measured number of seconds will tell you how much HP is actually there, because it computes the amount of work done. The number will be affected by how well you shift, though. If you are a sloppy shifter and/or don't use optimal shift rpm, the number will be a little pessimistic. Some examples of websites you might try: http://www.060calculator.com/ http://www.stealth316.com/2-calc-hp-et-mph.htm Make sure to page down through the opening page to get to the fill-in-blanks-for-the-computer part. Some of these websites have a thousand words of mathematical explanations you can just ignore on your way to the HP computation section. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by runrun on 07/12/11 at 17:14:29 Beautiful project, sbaugz. Did you run into any wiring issues, meaning did it just fire right up after making the wiring changes specified in the build instructions? I'd be out and riding but I'm chasing a dead short somewhere, and the only things I've changed were those in the build. I read in an earlier post of yours about the very tight air filter fit. I thought this was a mistake on my bike, since the air filter was keeping the carb from seating properly, so I checking with Ryan at Ryca. He said that the filter is supposed to contact the battery box/fuel tank mounting bolts, and barely fit into the little slot in the battery box. It's designed this way to make sure that the filter doesn't fall off. Hope he's right. I don't like the idea of something like that attached to a big thumper being able to vibrate against the battery box. |
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Title: Re: My RYCA project - first test drive Post by sbaugz on 07/12/11 at 19:07:00 Sorry, no wiring issues for me. Well, I take that back- my tailight burned out and Ryan sent me a replacement. Otherwise, everything hooked back up fine without any issues. Be careful because there are two plugs that look very similar. I cannot even recall what plugs they are or what they do, but I remember getting some blown fuses until I discovered I had two of the plugs connected wrong. As far as the airfilter, I have not had any issues with this since connecting it. I agree, its extremely tight but has not been an issue thus far. I have about 200 miles on my bike now since the conversion is done. |
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