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You are creepy, man...
Are you registered with a build over there?
Are you registered with a build over there?
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Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson -
So getting close to done with this mo-chine. I was very disappointed in the aluminum exhaust paint I used when it just fell off in peels, so I finally bit the bullet and sent the pipe out to be ceramic coated. Performance Coatings did the work, and they did a really nice job, and more importantly, they did it fast! It looks pretty darn close the polished aluminum, and seems to insulate the pipe, just like they say. Here are some pics of that:
I have to dial in the NO, and make the Texalium front fender. I did a little burn out for joy in the garage tonight, and I think this post-apocolyptic zombie killer is ready for action!
Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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I am guessing that is their chromex coating? Looks amazing for powdercoat, heck even if it wasn't powdercoat it still looks amazing! I may seriously consider doing my exhaust in that!
You going to put in any dyno time with that beast?Nathan
KD9ARL
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Definitely a different look..........would dremal cut those extruding bolt studs flush to the nut on the windshield tho......looks tacky and unfinished........other than that, your on a roll again........as usual with your builds.........81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Man, that is a good looking machine! I can't even put filler on a stock tank and you've gone and built a whole bike!
-- Scott
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2004 ST1300A: No name... yet
1982 XJ1100J: "Baby" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1980 XS1100G: "Columbo" SS Brakes, '850 FD, ACCT
1979 XS1100SF: "Bush" W.I.P.
1979 XS1100F: parts
2018 Heritage Softail Classic 117 FLHCS SE: "Nanuk" It's DEAD, it's not just resting. It is an EX cycle.
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Thanks fellas! Good catch on the windshield screws--I'm going to replace them with ones of the right length, just haven't got to it yet!
Nate, it is Chromex. I am really happy so far with the result. As to the dyno, I will get there eventually, but need some weather to get there first
It is certainly not for everyone, I'm finding. There are many who hate it as well (my neighbors, for starters when I fire it up), but most just don't really get it.
It's all good, though. I built it for me off a picture in my head (kinda makes one wonder about the pics in my head, eh), so I am happy with it. At a minimum, it provides entertainment for everyone watching me!
I rode it today at 17 degrees, and it handle like a dream, even that cold. On accident I brought the front wheel up--proof that it is lighter than it used to be. Fortunately that ended well.
It will certainly never be done, so I will post up as things change...Thanks again!Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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One thought I had when looking at the pics today, that front fender doesnt fit with the whole bike anymore. Any plans there?Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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It really doesn't fit. I am planning on making a composit front fender from Texalium fiberglass (aluminum coated glass). It should resemble silver carbon fiber when done, but still be pretty light. Good call!Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Can't wait to see it.Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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I thew the VTR on the scales today to see if all this effort was worth it. The results (with fuel, water, oil, etc):
393 Pounds!!!!!!
Front weight: 195 (49.6%)
Rear weight: 198 (50.4%)
For reference, Kool-Aid's weights are here:
416#
Front: 200 (48.1%)
Rear: 216 (51.9%)
I don't have stock ratios for a VTR, but the dry and wet weights are as follows:
dry: 423#
wet: 448#
This means a reduction in wet weight of about 55#--while increasing hp (via NO), and general badassery!
I'm not sure total capacity of the tank yet, but this was full. I have to drain some fuel down to reseal a petcock, and I will try to remember to measure what comes out to get an idea of actual dry weight.
Not bad distribution, and not bad for all the weight I added back on with the NO and fairing. SO stoked about these results!Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.
1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifierComment
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Thanks for the nod, bud!Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Very awesome! Congrats!Nathan
KD9ARL
μολὼν λαβέ
1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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Finally got a chance to dial in and run the NO system tonight. It was not optimal, as it was cool, and I had to run straight into the wind, but I was able to measure a definite improvement. My gauge logs max speed, so here is a pic of the night's run:
I've verified the speedo accuracy to 100 mph, so I feel it is a pretty good indicator. The nitrous system worked really well, and the bike responded to it equally well. I think with conditions a bit better, I can easily push the 150 mark. Certainly not bad for 5000' feet above sea level! Anyway, just thought I would share this excitement--the work has paid off in performance!Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die
Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. ThompsonComment
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Looks tight! Sweet craftsmanship! If it were me I'd smooth over the welds and re-polish... and I'd redo the fairing/windscreen a touch less angular, more sandbag made and rounded. But that's me, and this is your bike, not mine. But definately going to watch this thread for further improvement. My hat goes off to u for the creative genius!BARE BONES CHOPPERS: If it don't make it go faster, you don't need it!
80 XS1100SG(cafe in progress *slowly)Comment
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