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Post by drewski on Mar 2, 2011 16:02:32 GMT -5
I say go for it!! What's the worst that could happen?? Well... o'k, not the WORST, but... you know. You spend a lot of money, pour tons of hours into it and it doesn't work!! Big woop! Think of the education... the fun factor!! ;D ;D When you break new ground the risk is significant. However, even if you fail, you'll still have something to salvage. I say, "Dam the torpedoes!! Go for it!!"
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Post by Curtis on Mar 2, 2011 22:22:03 GMT -5
Nice tank!
From that angle with the tank, it actually doesnt look that bad!
Is there any way to see how stiff the suspension will feel sitting like that before you fab it all up?
Curtis
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Post by bake on Mar 2, 2011 22:45:00 GMT -5
I'd move it way forward on the swingarm so it doesn't look so massive.
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Post by rz350ypvs on Mar 3, 2011 8:57:07 GMT -5
I should have went with 1"X1.5" tube.. that is 1X2. I got a "formula" from a guy who does this mod with steel swingarms.. so hopefully it will be ok. Once I fix the frame and put on the chambers, I am hoping it distracts from the swingarm. I may even powder coat it black to hide it a little more. I can only move it up another 3/4-1 inch but I may try that too. Drew, you know what the WORST would be. ;D
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Post by drewski on Mar 3, 2011 20:36:53 GMT -5
Drew, you know what the WORST would be. ;D I'm afraid I may find out!!
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Post by rz350ypvs on Mar 3, 2011 20:59:05 GMT -5
^My welder says it will be plenty strong enough.. that's what you're worried about right? Not that I will ride circles around your mongrel?
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Post by rz350ypvs on Mar 11, 2011 17:51:43 GMT -5
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Post by Walms on Mar 11, 2011 20:27:24 GMT -5
Kewl beans David, it looks great! How does it feel?
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Post by Curtis on Mar 11, 2011 23:18:28 GMT -5
Its grown on me, Polish er
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Post by rz350ypvs on Mar 11, 2011 23:44:09 GMT -5
I cheated Andrew.. the top shock mount is not done. Tomorrow. The swingarm may be too rough to polish, it has a bit of rash on the edges and lots of nicks. I think I will get it powder coated black along with the frame... plus the welds, they are good, but not as good as the factory in appearance. I am still not sure of I like the looks of it, but I'm stuck with it now.
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Post by rz350ypvs on Mar 15, 2011 16:32:07 GMT -5
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Post by Curtis on Mar 16, 2011 20:49:52 GMT -5
Lookin slick Dave, Keep at er, I am still waiting on my ZX 7 side stand, and my WTF pipes are getting shipped to tripletriplenut to get welded, then I can finish my stupid frame off
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Post by rz350ypvs on Apr 3, 2011 16:06:32 GMT -5
^Looking forward to seeing it! I got sick of not being able to roll it around..
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Post by Walms on Apr 3, 2011 16:11:47 GMT -5
Looking great David!
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Post by rz350ypvs on Apr 3, 2011 18:28:56 GMT -5
Forks stick up too high
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