[Bster13]

Just picked off this full Titanium exhast for a great price: http://tinyurl.com/bnt47

Now is the general advice to follow John's recommendations?

http://www.geocities.com/catpoopman/Johns_bike.html

Thanks,

Bryce<- done with free weight saving mods...on to the ones that cost $.

 

[nicksvs]

I have a full Hindle, tank raised and K&N air filter. I'm using the jet kit instructions and the bike runs well (146 DJ mains, 3 turns, 3rd notch on needles).

 

[Bster13]

Thanks Nick I'm going to cheaper route with just making my own jet kit and stock filter with snorkey cut out. For raising the tank, is that a DIY kinda thing? Anyone got a tutorial? Or where can I buy risers?

As for the Titanium exhaust, what is the real weigh savings over stock? thanks!

 

[Guest]

"...For raising the tank, is that a DIY kinda thing?  Anyone got a tutorial?  Or where can I buy risers?"

Tank risers:

http://forum.svrider.com/index.php?topic=37732.0

 

[Bster13]

Thanks very much NC. How where would I find me some delrin or UHMW scraps? And what is UHMW? Thanks.

 

[Guest]

Thanks very much NC.  How where would I find me some delrin or UHMW scraps?  And what is UHMW?  Thanks.

Delrin and UHMW (ultra high molecular weight) are high density industrial plastics, the kind of stuff they make roller skate wheels etc out of. I think you can get Delrin at the hardware store or you may be able to pick up a scrap at a machine shop, as it's fairly common stuff. The only reason I'd use it instead of Al is that it won't corrode. Other than that, there's no secret mojo to it.

 

[SpeedyBoy]

Thanks very much NC. How where would I find me some delrin or UHMW scraps? And what is UHMW? Thanks.

I went to Lowes and looked in the nuts 'n' bolts section... they actually have nylon spacers, naturally i needed longer bolts and that was probably the hardest part to find... the spacers cost < 1.00 USD for a set of two 1/2 inch spacers, I got two sets (2 + 2 = 4) but found I had to shave one of them down a fraction leaving my total spacing just under 1 inch...

I did the desnorkel -- I recommeded it only on 1st gens

I installed a DynoJet jet kit I picked up for 40.00 USD -- haven't been dissapointed by it yet

If you're doing performance changes I recommend looking at an ignition advance, you can get these for ~ 20.00 USD and they make loads of difference...

 

[Bster13]

Thanks for the info Speedboy. I'll work on that in the coming months. If u ever need suspension advice let me know, I got great service and info from SVraceshop and some other friends.

 

[andy4us]

Or where can I buy risers?

Shameless plug

Andy

 

[Bster13]

Thanks Andy, but if I can handle it I'm a cheapo DIY kinda guy. If I can't figure it out for some reason and need to buy a pair I'll let u know.