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Reply #15 - 02/02/15 at 05:16:30

swing69 wrote on 02/01/15 at 20:05:17:

Also: I haven't checked the accuracy of the mini speedo from ryca with the new 18" rear tire. IS it close?...

Well their listing says it is designed for the 18" rear wheel...but I dunno' how close it is. If you do the chain conversion to obtain better gearing, the speedometer accuracy will be changed.

http://shop.rycamotors.com/mini_speedometer.html

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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #16 - 02/02/15 at 07:38:34 Count me in Dave. I've been thinking about a manual comp release as I don't like the RYCA foot solution nor do I want to monkey with the clutch lock-out in the wiring harness. I'd be happy to pay you for doing all of the heavy lifting 😄
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swing69 Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 214 Central Joisey Gender:	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #17 - 02/02/15 at 07:53:14 Let me know how much Dave...I'm interested too! nice work.
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Reply #18 - 02/02/15 at 11:19:53

Just to clarify:

The RYCA clutch mod allows the bike to be started in neutral without the clutch engaged. This allows you to reach down with your left hand (while in neutral) and press the manual thumb lever while starting the bike.

You can also start the bike in gear by engaging the clutch as usual without pressing the thumb lever (in case you stall at a light).

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Reply #19 - 02/02/15 at 12:11:44

Casey; that is assuming that the wiring mod was done per spec. SInce I'm the 3rd owner (previous 2 started and 98% finished the build)....I'm not sure exactly what was done until I start a teardown.

I do plan to fully evaluated the mod., and teardown / unwrap / verifiy the build to spec as I go. It also needs to have the spraypaint removed from the rims and the rattle can, matte green reshot professionally.

Since there were apparently corners cut during the build., I cannot trust what was done by the POs.

Ryca parts I will be needing: R. brake stop, license plate bracket ....and probably more when I get into it.
I also need to decide what exta tabs should be removed from the frame.

Is there a hardcopy builders instruction book? or one online?

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Reply #20 - 02/03/15 at 03:20:54

swing69 wrote on 02/02/15 at 12:11:44:

Is there a hardcopy builders instruction book? or one online?

I guess you haven't looked around on the RYCA website very much?

You do need to spend some time watching their videos, and reading the instructions. Even if the work is already done - it will help you to know how your bike got converted. RYCA has a page full of the instructions....video and printed.
http://www.rycamotors.com/resources/index.html

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swing69 Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 214 Central Joisey Gender:	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #21 - 02/03/15 at 16:14:29 Dave: found the stuff. Now i have a very tired printer..... lol Good resource. Well thought out conversion. Definitely NOT what you get from most special parts source. Some have no instructions at all. RYCA: good job!
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swing69 Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 214 Central Joisey Gender:	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #22 - 02/03/15 at 16:16:16 Found a picture and a name to the first owner / builder of mine on the RYCA website. That fills in the gap for me. He's another NJ guy.
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Philmh Junior Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 61	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #23 - 02/03/15 at 16:49:49 Mike, Id love to take a look at the headlight if you are going to revert to stock. PM me and lets chat.
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swing69 Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 214 Central Joisey Gender:	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #24 - 02/03/15 at 17:14:51 here is the headlight that is on the bike. the first owner cut the top edge back to get rid of the visor effect. Its an ABS jobber. Not very high quality. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Motorcycle-Custom-Black-Bullet-Headlight-Head-Light-L...
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Gary_in_NJ Serious Thumper Offline LS650 Cafe Racer Posts: 2633 Amongst the Twisty Roads	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #25 - 02/03/15 at 17:49:42 Hey Swing, I'm also building a RYCA. Let me know if you need some "local" help.
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Reply #26 - 02/04/15 at 11:39:04

Darn guy must have used the compression release foot lever as a brake lever. Easy enough to do as there is not positive stop on it.

It was broken at the bottom threads; the small link up top was bent 20 degrees. I fixed the bottom with a sleeve and silver braze. The top piece snapped when I straightened it. SO...out comes the torch again and another repair. Shocked

The bottom lever pivot was also missing the inner sleeve, so it was on "loose" so it would pivot.

Man....not real confidence inspiring.....

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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18098 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #27 - 02/04/15 at 11:45:42 The top link does have a bit of a bend in it....but not 20 degrees. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZrAdongjIE&feature=youtu.be
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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #28 - 02/04/15 at 12:26:32 Man IO like the looks of the RYCAs, especialy the 'standard' kit, but the seat are so thinly padded
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18098 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: "new" ryca bike Reply #29 - 02/04/15 at 12:57:49 Art Webb wrote on 02/04/15 at 12:26:32: but the seat are so thinly padded Yea....I hope to do something about that. I am taking my seat to Kent Auto Upholstery in Indiana. I am going to get it modified to have some padding that looks a bit like this...without the green and/or the passenger portion.
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