Finally got around to making my LED turn signals in my pass peg mounts. Took about 7 hours total...some of which was just tool-dip drying on the wires and in the mounts. I like the way it turned out...the video I posted on YouTube is crappy though...but you can see the signals and brightness. Also lubed my chain, cut an inch off inner exhaust pipe (mangled it during the mufflerectomy I did last year), cleaned my pipe with steel wool. didnn't get to ride it yet though.

here's a link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=po5d530QeTg

 

i've been working on a gsxr/zx shock list with rates and correct rider weight for it. need actual shock length for a bunch though, just haven't been able to find them anywhere online. i figure it will make for a nice contribution to the shock swap guide.

 

Niice.. Shock length \ rate for GSXR 1000 03-04 and 05-06 are in the ABS shock swap guide thread

 

I changed the oil and put an R6 throttle tube on it.
At some point when it's slightly warmer I'm taking the fender off.

 

finished the marchesini swap and rode it. Its riding great with the 15/43 gearing. Im SO looking forward to the next 5 days.. sunny and warming.

 

Fixed a short in my new peg-mount turn signal - right side. that tool dip stuff is wicked cool...durable...had to use a razor blade to access solder point. Where I soldered positive wire to resistors was grounding out to frame..just slathered more tool dip underneath then pushed joint back in and slathered more on top and dried with blow dryer. I'm glad thats all it was...was dreading having to take it all out...lol.

Super glad I got off while there was still sunlight! woohoo! Got to ride in sunlight! The gods have been kind to me!

 

you like that tool dip stuff.. its a cool product. Ive never used it myself but that stuff probly has hundreds of uses.

 

hell yeah! Beats messin with different sizes of shrink tubing and/or electrical tape. I used Q-tips to apply..why spend money on brushes?

only thing left to do now is counter-sink the LED holes...shoulda done that before but couldn't figure out what it was missing...lol.

DOOKIE...nice bike! she's a beauty! congrats!

 

I installed a Delkevic stainless stubby exhaust. What a significantly different exhaust note; it is just what I wanted. The clamp supplied with the muffler is not very easy to tighten because the nut is too close to the clamp strap and only one clamp is supplied when two are needed. I bought better clamps from a local supplier and all is well.

 

I love plasti-dip that sh1t is amazing. the current setup has none but I used to have it on the old setup (same bike new design)

Today Ilooked at the bike. I really can't do anything until I get a call back from a shop who I need parts from. I may start up on some wire leads to do the Swingarm LED's but that depends on how much better I feel better with.

 

Some info here. http://www.svdownunder.com/index.php?topic=10479.0

 

I bought it!:headbang:

 

lookin good dookee, enjoy it

 

Got her RE-INSPECTED. Failed the first time for the following:

1. No horn
2. No mirrors (doh...)
3. Leaky fork seal

That's what they entered into the North Carolina database. I showed them that if you turn the key on, the horn works. The mirror could have been fixed on the spot with Cycle Gear right down the street, but the fork seals needed some work.

So, I ordered some seals, the driver (because i plan on doing this often) and some 10w and 15w fork oil (at the suggestion of Zoran). I replace the fork oil myself, put the stock mirrors back on, drive back to the dealer... passed! WOOT! Now I can get my license plate renewed. Shame they have all their systems connected now

 

I havent had my bike inspected since i got her back in 03....lol

 

wait they inspect these things?

 

Yes sir, North Carolina does. Can't get your license plate renewed until you get your sickle inspected.

 

haha mine is registered in KY. I had to take it in when I bought the bike. they handed me a form and said go see sheriff. I go to sheriff double checking my gear and the lights and checking the "new" stebil horn I just installed. The sheriff took my $20 went to the bike I handed him the title and he looks at frame then says here you go. That's it. KY only checks the title to the frame if the VIN matches you pass. this is on all vehicles, I had a hard time believing it when I was dumping oil all over the place in my turbo saturn.

 

You and your Saturn. You take every opportunity to talk about it! :gay:
"Hey, dream. How are things with your wife?" "ah... you know. My turbo saturn was the best car evar!"


:hiding2:

 

lol, thanks man she is fine but I do miss that car.

 

Installed K8 GSXR rear wheel using TWF Rear Wheel Adapter Kit
Now has 180 tire on the 5.5" rim

 

Drilled holes in rear fender for LED turn signals, soldered and assembled LEDs/block and tested...then ran out of time because i had to take son to doctor. I'll finish tomorrow after I get back from court.

 

Before

After

I like it a lot, it matches the rear hugger.

 

One simple painted piece but I like how it looks A LOT! good job man

 

Looks good Eddie.

 

Thanks Lost1888!

I think I am the first person to put a Gladius front fender on a SV, yes?

 

as of 1207pm today my project is financially complete. Now when all the parts arrive all I have to do is assemble. so lets see, not this weekend but the next she will get the first road test in her new format. I have been eying carbon fiber fenders and carbon fiber chain guard/hugger too but maybe end of summer on those.

 

I liked it until you said it was from a Gladius. Now I feel like I need to shower. ;D

Just kidding. I think I'm becoming a fan of black lower "plastics," i.e. fender, hugger, bellypan/chin fairing.

 

LOL, only you SVR guys know where that fender came from.

I do also have a black ebay belly pan to install one of these days.

 

Speaking of huggers, I put one on today. I found it at a cycle salvage warehouse parts bin named HONDA... your guess is as good as mine. I layed it on one of the SV swingers they had there, and 2 of the 3 bolt holes lined up... the 3rd one on the chain side doesn't exist so I drilled and tapped in a bolt there.

I have no idea what its from.

Here it is before washing it up, and before paint:

Can anyone guess? Honda something? lol! All I know is I was told SV huggers don't fit 180 tires well. This one fits over my 180 tire just perfectly and the equidistant.

While I was at it, I took an SV frame and layed it on a TL1000 engine just for kicks... what a crappy fit! Not something I want to try and make work... hehe.

 

Rode her for about 210 miles...most of that up in the hills enjoying the twisties for the 3rd time in the last 22 months! THIS time, I didn't even come close to riding off a cliff...feeling pretty proud right now...lol.

Merced Falls Road...picture does not do it justice...great scenery every time!

 

took a little ride to a military park in Alabama, the Horseshoe Bend natl. park