magellan

Whoo Hooo, I'm on the homepage! It was fun to review this thread and see where I stand on the wish list. I still need to get JetHotted, but I did get a stock windscreen (painted black on the inside), removed the dumbo ears and shimmed the shock. I have no excuse for not JetHotting and getting an A/F meter next. Since doing this mod I've removed a bit of the steel wool to cure a restriction problem after some of it got loose within the muffler and plugged the outlets. The bike is louder as a result, but I love it and ride with earplugs anyway. Hey, maybe I'll just build a Tok-Tokkie muffler when I get tired of this one... :idea3:

It'll be good to know what you find out. Oxmole came up with this... border='0' alt='user posted image' /> gallery_3392_431_70707.jpg I'm thinking I can live with the spindle that fits into the frame recess being only 7/8" in diameter (I can shim it with a sleeve or leave as-is), but the impression I get is that 5th gen bodywork requires a longer slider, something at least 6" long (according to Trace's eyeballing of the situation). If you find that your sliders are longer than theoxmole's - but you both have the 6th gen kit - that would be odd :rolleyes: . Let us know what you find.

Trace has been trying in vain to get Motovation's help developing a kit for the 5th gen, but they blew him off oh so harshly, so we're gonna do it on our own. We need some info, though, if one of you fairing-drilling maniacs would be willing to grab a ruler... How long is Motovation's 6th gen slider (6" plus would be good, as with many things in life :P )? And what is the diameter of the machined insert that fits the recess in the frame? Also, if you know anyone who has these for an RC51, it would be good to have the same info for it. Thanks in advance!

You're way too perceptive, Phantom! I knew there was something else I needed to do the other day. The feeler that's on there is going into the drawer with a couple others I've got. I lubed the chain right after the pics were taken, but I need a new one badly anyway. It's on the list.... :D

Just a little update: I removed the center stand and cleaned all the crud out from behind where the right-side heat-shield was. I can hardly wait to get the exhaust JetHotted, get the turn signal pods removed, and fit a stock windscreen (at least for local riding and track days). I also have an idea involving a small rear fender attached to the body instead of the swingarm, to keep crap off the shock and back of the engine. It'll all happen in time. Here are a few new pics: border='0' alt='user posted image' /> Can't Wait to JetHot This border='0' alt='user posted image' /> No Center Stand, No Clutter border='0' alt='user posted image' /> Getting Better... border='0' alt='user posted image' /> What Exhaust? border='0' alt='user posted image' /> All the Modding It Needed.JPG border='0' alt='user posted image' /> Skinny Runway Model

Can you count on the electronics of something that is only designed to trigger a light? I don't doubt that the shift light hardware is decent quality, but using it to control the VTEC engagement might be pushing the envelope. Does the light operate at a full 12 V? If so, I suppose it would work for a relay, but I'd still want the light to work so I would know when the VTEC was engaging. Heck, try it. I think it's a hell of an idea.

It's just a hair faster due to the slightly wider-open exhaust, and I have no issues with stumbling or surging under any load/rpm. Couldn't be happier. :goofy:

Good write-up. I'll be doing this before spring. And yes, I'll use masking tape... :P

No, it doesn't. Even if it did, you'd be okay with a homemade metal strap as pictured above.

I'm thinking that a proper hugger will prevent gravel collection, and the clamps and such could ealsily be hidden behind smaller heat shields.

New pics: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=16901