Project Bike First 200 miles first impressions.

[Banshee's Veil]

It would be easier for me just to machine my own out of aluminum lol. I'll probably upgrade to a big bore MC and drop in some progressive springs, and run 15W and 1atm in the forks.

I say 1atm as in no more additional air added to the forks.

As far as the rear brake goes, I think another big bore rear MC would be expensive and overkill. Considering I alresdy put in 4x what I paid for the bike into it already.

[DiverRay]

A big bore MC will lose "feel". I know, BTDT. With stainless lines just slightly smaller gives you more control.
See if you can find TKat online. He was the one building the braces with a CNC. He may have the programs if he still is using his email. I know he sold the shop and is now mostly in his motorhome, probably still riding. email tkat@tkat.com

[Banshee's Veil]

So a review a year later.

I rebuit the octy, and used tygon hoses, kink free, heat resistant and very flexible. I rejetted to size 115 mains, and set the float height to 23mm. I finally got it to where after a brief warm up, she idles great and has no hesitation off the line.

Still having wobble issues, I bought progressive springs and used a 4" spacer with 15wt oil. The front end feels so much better, I don't know how to explain it, but it's easier to corner hard at slow speeds. Like dragging knee cornering. I noticed that after I got new springs, the braking felt so much more precise, and only dives upon very hard stops. Rear brake still feels like I need to push down hard.

My high speed wobble just felt more precise and worse. Turns out when I had the tire mounted, they did such a **** job at balancing that the front wheel needed 3.0oz of weight. I got it rebalanced and I can bury the speedo comfortably now.

I painted the entire bike as well, using black cherry metallic flake paint. Upgraded to all LED lights and a new seat front texavina.

I can say now, the bike has the power and torque I craved. It does rev awfully high at highway speeds, I am using a 16" wheel from a XJ. I actually enjoy it like that, as I don't have to downshift for passes.

The only other upgrades I can think of at this point are stiffer/modern rear shocks and the dynatek 3.0ohm coils.

I'm proud to now say that this bike is my daily driver!

[2WheelFun]

That Texavana seat, how is it on comfort? You do any 2 up and have any passenger review?

[Banshee's Veil]

That Texavana seat, how is it on comfort? You do any 2 up and have any passenger review?

Firmer than stock, more comfortable for me personally. Girlfriend says she had to hold on for dear life as the rear pillion is just a bump. It did take 5 weeks to ship but it fit. It will not fit with the stock tailight.