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Title: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 02/25/13 at 18:16:06 She is all done! 9 months in the making! before http://https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-16FgcJTqskM/USwZ9fr84xI/AAAAAAAABM0/Nhmolv8mKPs/s620/before.jpg after http://https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-8drtj-UG8_s/USwVqJfWNII/AAAAAAAABMQ/Ie88rSCZdbM/s902/IMG_9289.JPG check out my blog for pics of the journey! Pages 13-15 are new... http://suzuki-s40-ratbrat.weebly.com/index.html |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Serowbot on 02/25/13 at 18:49:22 Eve-o... lution... Love that tank... ;)... ...(right-side mirror?)... Australia?... :-?... |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 02/25/13 at 19:12:14 Orlando...right side mirror...just the way it worked out...could turn the bracket upside down...on the other side...you can not flip the clutch handle...so one side it is... (: |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Serowbot on 02/25/13 at 21:37:56 I get it... Brave,... just as a coincidence,... I was researching Florida plate laws for Trini's post,... and it's very confusing (they change things a lot in Florida)... ... but,... last I read,... vertical mount is legal, but they insist that the plate read top to bottom..., (it's an easy swap),just in case... (might save you a fine)... ...(I've dealt with hardarse traffic cops,... they'll find anything they can)... Great bike,... I'm jealous... |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by LANCER on 02/26/13 at 03:20:06 Need 360 surround photo shoot. :D |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by strang on 02/26/13 at 03:24:41 just very very jealous |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by MiCTLaN on 02/26/13 at 07:47:52 6076617C64717C67130 wrote:
My understanding is that (in Florida, currently) a vertical plate is legal as long as you have a SunPass on the bike. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Dave on 02/26/13 at 08:02:53 I like the new seat! |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 02/26/13 at 12:51:05 You said "Sun pass" LOL what about this kind of plate? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7CleW1bcwU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKarwwpn2Rk |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Blinky on 02/26/13 at 14:04:24 teach.... Impressive work. And far beyond what i could even imagine doing. But I am glad i could contribute in a very small way by donating the S40 gel logos for the side covers. Kind of feel like the little girl in the Shake and Bake commercial "I helped". So, now that this one is done,what is your next project? Good hunting |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 02/26/13 at 14:10:31 Blinky, I am glad you said something...thanks again...I have to return the favor...what do you need? I have a bunch of stuff left over...back rim...spokes...rear tire...tube...handle bars...etc |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 02/26/13 at 14:11:44 First time I have ever done this...My wife will not let me spend anymore money...LOL |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 02/26/13 at 14:12:32 Serobot, Thanks for the heads up on the plate...will spin her around tonight... |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Blinky on 02/26/13 at 14:15:42 2737243320312024262D2037450 wrote:
I don't need a thing but if we ever meet, you can buy me a cup of coffee. Good hunting |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by splash07 on 02/27/13 at 06:34:28 great job, a lot of us have been waiting to see the final product for a while. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by MiCTLaN on 02/27/13 at 07:57:58 68786B7C6F7E6F6B69626F780A0 wrote:
That's neat and all if you're planning on running toll booths... I'd be more concerned about being pulled over for having the vertical tag (by Johnny Law who "just knows that is illegal"), and being able to defend myself with the actual Florida Statute, especially if I was given a ticket and wanted to contest it: 316.2085(3) The license tag of a motorcycle or moped must be permanently affixed to the vehicle and remain clearly visible from the rear at all times. Any deliberate act to conceal or obscure the legibility of the license tag of a motorcycle is prohibited. The license tag of a motorcycle or moped may be affixed horizontally to the ground so that the numbers and letters read from left to right. Alternatively, a license tag for a motorcycle or moped for which the numbers and letters read from top to bottom may be affixed perpendicularly to the ground. Notwithstanding the authorization to affix the license tag of a motorcycle or moped perpendicularly to the ground, the owner or operator of a motorcycle or moped shall pay any required toll pursuant to s. 316.1001 by whatever means available. via: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0300-0399/0316/0316.html ...not that I have done any research on the matter, mind you ;) It actually appears that this has been amended since the last time I looked at it, the old requirement specifically stated "provided that the registered owner of the motorcycle or moped maintains a prepaid toll account in good standing and a transponder associated with the prepaid toll account is affixed to the motorcycle or moped.", but that language appears to have been removed. So, according to current Florida law, you can have a vertical license plate on a motorcycle as long as you don't run tolls. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by MShipley on 02/27/13 at 10:07:11 great job on the bike. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 02/27/13 at 12:31:47 Trust me I am not going to be driving on the toll roads...the other day I was going on my first long trip (20miles) to Apopka to visit my brother...I told my wife that I would not get on any big roads and would be very careful...so it real early in the morning and there was no traffic...So when I got to downtown Orlando, I thought " I'm getting on I-4! it will be quicker"...mistake! I exited on the first exit! LOL Call me a Wuss...I like looking cool...I like the fact that the bike has tons of get up and go...but I will not be riding over 56MPH (fastest I have gotten her up to without choking on my balls...) or riding on anymore big roads... Just saying.... |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by MiCTLaN on 02/27/13 at 21:08:12 4555465142534246444F4255270 wrote:
I don't blame you, the closest I've been to a freeway was on the stretch of 27 between I-4 and 19, heading up backroads to get to Daytona for Biketoberfest last year. I don't like that kind of traffic... 55mph or so is about where my bike gets really comfortable though, is yours squirrely due to all of the (awesome) mods, or is it just that you don't like riding that fast? I might have to head up your way sometime and check out your bike in person, it's one of my favorites that I've seen on here ;D |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 02/28/13 at 05:47:04 On the speed, I got her up to 56 and she was all over the place...when I got home I checked my pressure and guess what? It was super low...I have not had a chance to get her back up to speed...maybe this weekend I will see if she can pull 70+....She certainly has the throttle to do it. Thanks on the compliment! I think I am a better photographer than builder...She looks as good as I could get her for being a novice garage build and cheap Harbor Frieght tools/welder. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Bubba on 02/28/13 at 10:04:51 Beautiful bike...and don't worry you'll get her up to speed...the main thing is to start to feel comfortable on it...the first time I got on this bike after not riding for 30 years I got up to 45 and thought I was gonna fly off the back...lol I've had her up to about 85 and that's plenty just for fun...occassionally I'll get on the freeway for a short stretch (10-15 miles) and cruise along at 65-70 but it leaves me feeling a little frazzled... |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 02/28/13 at 18:35:50 Flipped the plate around and got some lights as well... http://https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-FLBKdfiK3ZY/UTATrC3DrEI/AAAAAAAABN8/yspttfQLIGM/w571-h428-o-k/IMG_9382.JPGhttp://https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-AyleiZw9Nxk/UTATrWtIFmI/AAAAAAAABOE/FcRJfwmTHfQ/s765/IMG_9383.JPG |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 03/01/13 at 15:24:09 Todays project...I hate that I did not buy a speedo with indicator lights...I keep leaving my blinkers on...so here is my solution...looks like it was always this way...cool when something works out... http://https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cV8Rml1D75I/UTE34v26IYI/AAAAAAAABOc/RKtcJt4rvAk/w322-h430-o-k/IMG_9384.JPGhttp://https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-xCmzhoJSk8s/UTE340vwrQI/AAAAAAAABOk/ha4w9VJUUSw/w323-h430-o-k/IMG_9389.JPGhttp://https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-u_E3q_RsN9k/UTE35ANE5EI/AAAAAAAABOo/nIMNLTm4yFc/w515-h386-o-k/IMG_9394.JPGhttp://https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_jhRefFNyiY/UTE352crR_I/AAAAAAAABO0/MaZDhNKnxow/w517-h386-o-k/IMG_9395.JPGhttp://https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-KqwNQ6xrVFc/UTE36e3v7_I/AAAAAAAABO4/F3d4B89vc-s/w517-h386-o-k/IMG_9396.JPG |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by gdrseeker on 03/01/13 at 23:29:21 That looks very cool. What are the lights? |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 03/02/13 at 04:37:46 led blinkers...so I know to turn them off |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 03/02/13 at 04:51:04 http://https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-cv3fuG6Ldjo/UTH1pzcnzdI/AAAAAAAABPI/_VP7SnFm_qk/w655-h428-o-k/blinkers.jpg |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Hotreels10 on 03/05/13 at 19:05:51 Awesome bike! I know you might have mentioned it somewhere but can you tell me the model # exhaust you picked up from Summit and the model seat loop you used? I went to your linked site for the build. I love the sound of the exhaust you used. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by mpescatori on 03/06/13 at 06:06:41 BTW, do you still have the shorty ? I have the standard Sportster muff, but I looove the shorty's looks ! 8-) |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 03/06/13 at 12:26:30 I purchased the loop from a guy on ebay...I emailed him and told him that I wanted it with extra long legs...He used a length of pipe and it cost me if I remember 80 or 90 bucks...so it is a one off. The exhaust is : http://https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ZgnBSV0DlJI/UTemLC9BQkI/AAAAAAAABPY/_kuQOzr3QT8/s902/pipe.jpg |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 03/06/13 at 12:27:13 No I do not have the shorty anymore...sorry. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 03/06/13 at 16:55:37 Tonight's project: She now has two ears...I got this master cylinder bracket off ebay and used my stock handle bar bracket for the other side...works. Had to grind a bit on the stock part to make it fit...not perfect but works...I like it. She is no longer a one eared dog... http://https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-YJa9k9yYftE/UTfkzo8xccI/AAAAAAAABPw/eLynJexHTiY/s765/IMG_9424.JPG http://https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7xyRAOWLEBI/UTfkzqDgRBI/AAAAAAAABPs/xxxX5FoWnuY/s902/IMG_9427.JPG |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by MiCTLaN on 03/06/13 at 19:14:54 2636253221302125272C2136440 wrote:
Nice! How well do they work down there? |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Hotreels10 on 03/09/13 at 21:38:30 Thanks for the info on the exhaust you used! You have done such a great job on your bike's modifications. ;D |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by devinsavage on 03/10/13 at 21:01:59 Nicely done. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by teabowl13 on 03/11/13 at 07:13:47 I have no idea how functional they are, but those mirrors look super-cool. They give the bike a more '70's vintage feel which fits with the tank perfectly. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by ToesNose on 09/15/13 at 04:44:03 Hey BraveTeacher, sorry but I kinda lost track of your build for a while. Now that I've had time to check out the last few pages of your blog/build I'd like to say congrats on building a way cool bike 8-) Also thanks for all the step by step info which is always fun for me to read, the bike is sweet, the beard looked good and it was fun to follow (even though I'm a bit slow catching up LOL) |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 09/15/13 at 09:49:18 Thanks...I ride her almost every single day 6 miles round trip to work and back. I have put 800 miles on her with no problems with all the modifications. O by the way, Beard Gone! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWqT-WvNO7g&feature=c4-overview&list=UUOhjGL3un7GH5DLKPvN-Krg[/media] http://https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-70rPMhExnRo/UjXi6EiklzI/AAAAAAAABVo/qK-smPNfkDI/w917-h685-no/BW+S40+2.jpg http://https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WLa-EeFjFyU/UjXis-9NeuI/AAAAAAAABVg/MnmJbXj3mAE/w512-h685-no/BW+S40.jpg |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by MiCTLaN on 09/15/13 at 18:05:35 That is so ridiculously super sweet. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by LANCER on 09/16/13 at 03:09:52 The beard video made for quite a few chuckles to start this morning with. ;D |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by CafeStripper on 10/06/13 at 20:20:50 Great beard video! LOL! I also love your bike! If you don't mind me asking - what kind of tank did you use? Did you have to modify it to fit the bike? Thanks! |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by jcstokes on 10/06/13 at 21:23:52 What does the rest of the break in period sticker say? It's a very well executed conversion and it's good to know you were able to use the stock mirrors in a way that suited you. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 10/07/13 at 05:07:18 The tank came from Ebay...1960 Benelli that has original paint and never had gas in it untill I filled her up the first time. http://https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rhhFMa8uZfw/UlKjdNBT-iI/AAAAAAAABX8/CjbA6M3bawg/w622-h397-no/1960%2527s+Benelli.jpg |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 10/07/13 at 05:17:13 http://suzuki-s40-ratbrat.weebly.com/uploads/1/2/7/9/12794548/4163590_orig.jpg http://suzuki-s40-ratbrat.weebly.com/page-5.html Page 6 of my web page shows how I mounted it...no modifications to the tank...obviously modifications to the frame. I welded a nut to the frame and used a piece of pipe as a spacer to keep the tank off the frame…also welded a rigged clip that attaches to a factory clip on the back of the tank. Works...have 900 miles on the bike so far. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by jcp1981 on 10/08/13 at 20:25:09 Your bike is awesome! One of my favorites I've seen. :D |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by ToesNose on 10/09/13 at 06:07:36 I guess the beard lived a good life, great vid!!!!! ;D |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by MrPazloe on 10/16/13 at 09:31:28 BEEAUUTIIIFUUL!! Especially love the gas tank. Well done sir! The airport strip picture makes me wanna move back down to the sunshine state :) |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Jeff71 on 07/25/14 at 09:51:04 What size PVC did you use for the front drop? Looks like it's 1" OD and possibly 3/4" ID? Thanks! Jeff |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by braveteacher on 07/26/14 at 06:49:59 3/4 sec 40 pipe |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Jeff71 on 07/27/14 at 18:43:34 Perfect! Have a piece in the garage and a 5/8" bolt! Now I can scratch that off of the CS-1 order! |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by paulmarshall on 08/19/14 at 21:15:57 726271667564757173787562100 wrote:
Hows that PVC in the front forks holding up? |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by trevorw on 01/23/16 at 07:18:55 Nice bike!! What size PVC did you use for the spacers? I know it was Sch40 but was it 1" 1/2", 1", 2"? Thanks |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Jeff71 on 01/23/16 at 09:05:23 I got the fork drop stuff from Ryca so I just used that. Forgot to delete it from the order. (Insert idiot icon here...) Jeff |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by tlitteer on 01/27/16 at 05:00:03 2F3F2C3B2839282C2E25283F4D0 wrote:
I've been following your blog for a while as I am doing something similar, and plan on using a Benelli tank as well with a DCC "Brass Café" seat. I was wondering if you had some up close shots of the rear mount on the tank. I have an idea about how to use the pin in the back but would like to see it mounted. Bike looks great!! |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by Dave on 01/27/16 at 05:10:21 Not sure if you will get a response anytime soon....Braveteacher hasn't been on the forum since February 8th, 2015. |
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Title: Re: From a rat to a brat and ending up a cafe! Post by tlitteer on 01/27/16 at 05:20:57 He's too busy enjoying his bike, I'm sure! |
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