SEBSPEED Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 5 hours ago, Presson said: Great fun, hard on the knuckles though 😁 I forgot to mention, that's an old pair of Icon gloves that have titanium knuckle plates. I was trying to get a pic with sparks coming off my knuckles & knees. 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted August 15, 2023 Author Share Posted August 15, 2023 So... 150+ non-electronically tamed horses sound fun, until you have to replace rear tires every 1000 miles... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 At least you get to wear out the sides of tires. Very few decent curves where I live, so my tires always get squared off and worn to the cords before I can even try wearing the edges off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted August 16, 2023 Author Share Posted August 16, 2023 3 hours ago, TimC said: At least you get to wear out the sides of tires. Very few decent curves where I live, so my tires always get squared off and worn to the cords before I can even try wearing the edges off! I wish I was able to do that at home... I put that tire on right before heading to Tennessee for a week. I was halfway into the wear bars at 800-ish miles, and the left outer edge sipes disappeared at just over 1000mi. They were very, very fun miles... 😀 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRBeast Posted November 28, 2023 Share Posted November 28, 2023 Hi to all @SEBSPEED Great work on your bike, what an inspiration. I am currently looking at purchasing a crashed 2002 V-tech. The problem the bike needs a massive amount of work. My idea is to turn the bike into a streetfighter with USD forks & radial disk brakes. problem is I can't decide on what front end to use. R1, CBR1000/600 or even the 2014 VFR. 1) What front end would you suggest? I am finding it hard to find forks that are roughly the same length as the stock forks. 2) The 2014 VFR has an awesome looking rear wheel, but is a five stud design. Is the rear hub assembly compatible with the 6gen swing arm? 3) Will the 8gen rear subframe fit the 6gen fame? @SEBSPEED How much do you charge for those clear clutch cover modifications? Do you supply the cover or do you require the one from the bike it self? Can you/do you still supply VFRD exhaust & what do you charge? And lastly the triple clamp you made for this project, What do you charge? Any suggestions or ideas would be very helpful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted December 3, 2023 Author Share Posted December 3, 2023 @VFRBeast I'm just seeing your post now - I think we already caught up via one of my social media pages - good luck with your project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 I have something in the works for next season. Fabrication of a handful of prototypes is done, and I hope to have test results to share soon. If nothing else, we have some eye candy 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted December 18, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 18, 2023 Whats the difference between yours & the stock dog bone ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted December 18, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 18, 2023 One is a rottweiler and the other is a...? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted December 21, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 21, 2023 10mm, I suspect (unless Seb's some kinda Imperialist). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted December 21, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 21, 2023 😂😂 Aha achieved the same with an adjustable length shock ! 🎅Merry Xmas 🎅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEBSPEED Posted December 21, 2023 Author Share Posted December 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Mohawk said: 😂😂 Aha achieved the same with an adjustable length shock ! 🎅Merry Xmas 🎅 Similar, but I can accomplish more chassis correction with the link. A lengthened shock will interfere with the standard link before reaching the values I have with my link. I have to hold my cards close for now. A couple of my test riders are members here and testing is not yet complete. I'm soliciting unbiased results before releasing full info. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer ShipFixer Posted December 22, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 22, 2023 Is this a leverage ratio thing or a ride height thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted December 23, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 23, 2023 Looks the same to me. Make shock longer raises rear end by changing the swingarm angle. A shorter dogbone changes the leverage ratio & may/may not dictate a change in spring rate. IIRC from the excellent Suspension Smith shorter tie bars reduces required spring rate. So if your test riders report harsher rear end, it will likely be over sprung due to the leverage change. Mine is over 2" higher at the rear. Shorter links are usually only used if you want more ride height & don't have an adjustable length shock or one without enough adjustment to suit your needs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer bmart Posted December 23, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 23, 2023 It may also be useful to weigh the bike with a scale under the front wheel and another under the back. It'll give you an idea if you're near 50/50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Mohawk Posted December 24, 2023 Member Contributer Share Posted December 24, 2023 Plus a rider as weight distribution without is pointless ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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