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Funny, I had found that pic on the internet months ago and saved it... now I know whose bike it is! LOL! I think it's the H6058 lamp that fits many cars and also our old bikes. I have a "diamond-cut clear lens" with blue LED city light. :blush:

Err, it's a custom. It can go anywhere!! Like maybe off a bracket bolted to one of the empty bosses... :fing02: Cool stuff man, where are you from?

Looks cool, will a bike fit in the back? :tongue: So sorry for the 'jack Roy! :unsure: I'm sure Bailey will clean this up soon enough... :goofy:

Preferably not made by Ford? :unsure: No offense Roy... Also, is there an "extended cab" version? Here's the gas pig I'm driving now:

Looks cool, but I need something that can still go in the woods to haul firewood...

Well, we did get the GTO... (was a Holden to start!) Cool ride though, funny how that would be a "custom" here. If they made a Subaru Baja that looked less like a wagon and more like a truck(or just less like a wagon) I'd probably buy one. I'll stick to the Silverado for now though! Chevy Power!! :beer:

Was there a particular reason you chose the VF1000 forks? $400 seems like a lot to put into them. Would it have been feasible to use CBR forks instead? Not criticizing, just wondering.... I chose the VF forks for a few reasons: 1, they are larger in diameter(stiffer) @ 41mm than the 750 forks @ 39mm. 2, they have the quick-release axle clamps which is the same setup that HRC used on their 750 race bikes back in the day, so they add an era-correct performance look(to some people). 3, the option to use the VF1000R adjustable clip-ons, an option which I am not currently using. 4, RaceTech does not make a GVE for 39mm forks... If I had to do this again, I would find a set of 1994 CBR600F2 forks to use. That one year only was the last year to have a cable-driven speedo, but was also blessed with the cartridge internals of the future CBR-F3. I got a sweet deal on the R forks, else I would have skipped them and done the CBR forks. Cost would be about the same, the breakdown is: Gold Valve Emulators[$155], Sonic fork springs[$95], and the rest is made up by all the bushings and seals and such, they really start adding up! So, unless I got a set of mint-condition forks that I wouldn't paint or rebuild, this cost would factor back in to a different set. It's just another of the many reasons this is taking so long, I'm not looking to throw this together and make it look cool, I want to do it right and make it functional too. :thumbsup:

Ok, how about getting back on topic here... I got a deal on some signals, once I repaint them they should blend in nicely - until they get turned on that is. Ten superbright LEDs in a fake carbon-coated aluminum housing, I was impressed by how good it felt to hold these, they feel like quality should! $15 for this pair and have another set in chrome coming that I got for $5(both new!). I will sand them and paint them gloss black, they should blend right into the black frame. Stock location in front, and semi-tucked under the license plate bracket at the rear. Painted parts! All these parts have about 4 coats of Rustoleum Gloss Black, and were painted in a heated booth, then baked overnight. No real reason to go that far, but it was available at no cost to me, and I thought it would be a plus to get the paint baked on the fork sliders, less worry while cleaning! License plate bracket: Paint came out a little funky on the front side here, but the back is perfect, and the only part you might be able to see when on the bike. Rotors: Both came out nice. Battery box: The sticker was in good shape, so I taped it of during media blast and paint to keep it around. Steering stem, not the greatest pic: I ended up taking the screws back out and reinstalling them wet with JB Weld, and drilled a small hole perpendicular to the screw hole to let the excess out along with air. They're very solid now! Fork clamps and TRAC case cover: Fork sliders: This one needs some touch-up below where the TRAC cover goes, I taped off more than necessary. Good thing it will be hard to see! Forks are just about ready to come together, need to smooth out the welds on the tubes, and triple-check that I have all the parts I need. Every piece of these things are going to be new, all crush washers, o-rings, seals, bushings, wipers, etc. That with the GVE's and springs makes this a $400 fork rebuild! :beer: I'm hoping to get the forks built and the swingarm in the frame this weekend. Also hoping to order the tires soon, I will be very happy to get this thing rolling about!

What's this "rolling a window" you speak of?? :P I find it inconvenient that my truck only has auto-down, and not auto-down & up, like my wife VW has... :goofy: Then again, it is a VW, so it's only a matter of time before we'll be wishing she had cranks... :pissed:

Looks like a cool logical mod! What kinda spring? If you're a heavier guy, do you need to get a stiffer spring rating? Does RaceTech make an upgraded spring, and is it a straight rate or progressive wind? Any chance a gold valve will increase performance? More importantly, is any oil required for this mod, & if so, what kind is best? And last but not least, did Fast Freddie really sign that bike??? :o

Nice. Try to stay out of trouble, eh?

You bastage! I have to buy a house instead of the 600RR/1098 I wanted... how much did you get it for?

S'pose I coulda, but I'll forever chalk that one up as 'young and dumb' on my part. <_<

So what was not to like about your posts? :joystick: Helmet looks slick! :thumbsup: Here's some pics of the meager bits I got done recently... Wheel bearings in All new, all 'round, even in the hub! I bought the Vortex sprocket on a CBR board years ago for $10, just to hang on the wall, because the owner did not know what is was for. I called the part number in to Vortex, they replied "530 pitch fits Honda"... sooo.... at the time I tried to fit it to my CBR, and it didn't fit. On the wall it went. Last weekend I pulled it down, and LO AND BEHOLD, LOOKY WHAT IT FITS!!! How lucky is that?? It's a bit big @48 teeth, but, we shall see. If I don't use it, at least now I know what it fits, and can sell it to get $$ for the one I really want/need. :thumbsup: The VF1000R forks where meant to be air charged just as the 750, and a cross over tube is used to keep pressure even. Not anymore. I want to be able to adjust the height of the tubes, so I welded the holes for the crossover shut. Still need the grind them down and blend them in a bit. Did some more glass bead blasting, and yes, I did blast the rotors. Came out great!! Anti-dive case cover: Rotors(also masked for paint): I was advised to test fit the 1KR triple before powdercoat, and I'm glad I did. Turns out I needed to add ~1/8th of an inch to either side of the steering stop on the lower triple to keep it from hitting the frame. Here's what I did, I drilled a hole through the stop, and cut most of the thread off of two spare VFR fairing bolts. Then pressed them into the slightly undersized hole: Last but not least, I had been wondering why there were two extra holes and one small machined area on each side of the VF swingarm. I still don't know what Honda's intentions were, but I decided to use the spot to implement a bracket for one of my bike stands on each side. They will be made of titanium, and include the cutouts shown on the full scale paper template. I modeled them after Gilles Tooling's chain adjusters, which include the rear stand bracket, and double as toe guards(to keep your toes from getting caught in the chain & sprocket). Hope you guys enjoy, I'm trying to keep the ball rolling here... tough lately...

Well, today is Saturday the 15th. Where's the pics of the new owner picking up his bike?? :warranty:

Shoot, you guys got lucky. The very first day I got my plate put on my VF700F, I took it out to show it off to some friends. The last house I stopped at, had a bunch of cars in the driveway, and an artesian well in the yard. Not wanting my new baby to sink her stand into the mud, I parked over the stone walkway leading to the house, front wheel on one side, back wheel on the other, kickstand on the walk. I went inside, announced that Iahd my new bike outside, and one of the girls(actually a woman older than me) ran outside and hopped on it before I even made it to the door. She got on from the kickstand side, and promptly fell over on the right side, smashing my helmet into the gas tank and putting a huge dent in it. (it was hanging on the handlebar). Once I figured out she was ok, I started talking to her about reimbursement, and wouldn't ya know it, she got mad and yelled at me for parking my bike the way I did, it's my fault for parking it there... b!tch! <_<

I have them and I converted to Radar's Kit once I got over the drilling fear. Greg So you're saying that you've got a set and went to this Radar's kit instead? Ya, Dat's it...... Failsafe install and IMHO, a much more 'robust' mounting point. :thumbsup: If anything, the quality and design is to the level of almost overengineering.... but that's a GOOD thing! :joystick: I'd love to get a set of Radar's sliders for my VTEC, but don't have the scratch right now as all my extra $$ is going into the 750 project!

It's just time + money my friend! :unsure:

Good post guys! :thumbsup:

Are you doing any other work to the bike to make it a full package(like tuning the suspension), or just getting the motor and juice in there and getting it to work?

Hey there. I wish you luck with your project, although it does not interest me much. When you finish this project, maybe you can help the world switch from diesel trucks and ships to electric. That's the real problem here, not the poor little 700cc bike that just got molested. Sorry if I said too much, I do wish you a successful end to your bike.

Surgery? :blink: Can't wait to see how the lights turn out(on, I mean :idea3: )! :thumbsup: Here's some more pics I took today, I got my Emulators! :D Still can't believe what they charge for these little suckers, but supposedly they are worth it... All Balls steering bearings(tapered roller), front wheel bearings, and rear wheel bearings. All three are kits and include new dust seals. Sonic Springs are here, sorry not unwrapping them till they go in the forks... Polishing the damping rods: Did some cleanup on the fork lowers, removing casting marks and some scratches they had: Thinking about how to use my 750 fender on the 1000 forks, or maybe even a VF500 fender. I really don't like the 1KR fender, and I'll chop it up to change the lines of it like I did with KeystoneVFR's fender if I have to. The bolt patterns are different between the two(three?) fenders, but a new bracket may cure that problem(VF1kR on top, blank under it): CBR600F4 rear brake caliper, caliper bracket, and master will be fitted, also in the pic is the Blackbird clutch master. Last but not least here's the controls; Early 5th gen left side controls: 2006 CBR1000RR kill/run switch: Got some helping hands coming from Canada this weekend, if we don't drink to much there may be more to report by Monday! :blink:

Good for him, bravo! If you want anything in this world you have to overcome the stupidity of others first, he knows from personal experience now~

Here's the leftovers from the fork cleaning... I don't have a parts washer yet, so I ended up going through 4 large aerosol cans of degreaser/brake cleaner... yuck! In other news, I disabled the TRAC anti-dive(required when installing GVE's): Also glass bead blasted the fork lowers and the lower triple: And the battery tray: Just a quickie job on the tray and the lower triple, and a little time with the angle grinder and some surface refining pads will make them nice. Same goes for the fork sliders, I didn't want to get the glass media in the axle clamps, so I taped them up and will finish the paint removal by hand. I'll paint all that stuff satin or semi-gloss black the same time as the F2 rotors, but need to find a new/better rear rotor first. Seems the person I got the wheels from, has/had a riding style completely different from mine. The rear rotor is well worn, and grooved, and shows signs of having been good and hot at least once, while the fronts look great. Better for me that way, at least... :rolleyes: Last but not least, I finished up making a set of spacers to align the rear wheel in the swingarm, and sent Jamie Daugherty my spare rear F2 wheel in exchange for the machining of my hub and speedo drive. It worked out better this way for me, because my employer is becoming more strict about use of company machines for non-company parts. I was lucky to get that one set of spacers done under the radar, but had to jump through hoops to get time on the lathe. :rolleyes: Just need to make up the other front spacer, then see how it all fits! I have my swingarm and the new bearings, seals, etc. in my truck and will drop them off at my local dealer tomorrow, got a pal there hooking me up with pressing everything back in(one less thing I have to do!). Doing wheel bearings is one thing, but the swinger is awkward and I would be super pissed if that fresh powdercoat got scratched up because I slipped with the hammer, pipe, etc, you know how these things go. More to come!