Hey guys...Interested in your thoughts on a project idea I have. I want to build an old school hard tail bobber. I am looking at a 1980 Yamaha XS650 as a base bike. Found one for online for $1,000 obo. Will probably offer $500 or less. My intention is to cut the ass end off, stretch it a little...
with the modified easy bracket bolts ( mix from @Mittzy bolts and easybrackets bolts) plus the modified "easy bracket ( welded a metal handle on top ) I now can lock in position the back rest mounting and the panniers both quick detach and install ..the best of both world..next grips.. will...
Hi guys, as the heading reads... 'Project 'Hydra'. I renamed my footboard conversion on my 2014 Roadster to Hydra because as soon as I solve one problem I seem to create another two. When I'm finished I'll do a proper step by step info sheet with some of the things I've had issues with. Anyway...
I started this build last February and fired it off recently. The motor has a THunder sliplees Drag clutch, Carrillo flat top 4.03 forged pistons with bored wrist pin openings and custom wrist pins, ported heads and a complete racing valve grind, custom high lift, long exhaust duration cams by...
So...there are a lot of air intake solutions for the rocket so far. They all work, as expected. Not a single one, however, allows for the adjustment of intake runner length, or incorporates anything more than a nod to smoothing the intake air flow. This design will allow for simple adjustment...
Newbe to this forum. I use the short form xian for Christian (like xmas for Christmas). Lazy or efficient?
Live in Québec just south of a village called Napierville, about 17 minutes north of Champlain, NY. Bought a 2006 R3 in 2014, bike year based on budget and it's awesomeness. Clearly a...
Hi all,
I am new to the forum and looking for some guidance (via searching forums first of course) on doing a full custom of my 2004 Rocket III I bought from my father in law. It only has 7,000 kilometers on it so pretty fresh engine but the body and paint is a bit tatty after being left...
New pipes all fitted, seat recovered and indicators renewed with billet items, lots more to be done, rear fender being made and front mudguard being cut down, new razor discs being manufactured and billet handlebars being custom made.
I know its not the purists cup of tea but i'm loving it!