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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #75 on: August 14, 2006, 12:54:55 PM »
sweet jeezus man. you've done more to your bike in a few months than i and most have over the duration of ownership.  :D

keep up the good writeups and pics
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #76 on: August 14, 2006, 01:06:57 PM »
LOOKING GOOD JIM, HOW MUCH LIGHTER ARE THOSE NEW WHEELS?
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #77 on: August 14, 2006, 01:26:20 PM »
Quote from: busa2001 on August 14, 2006, 01:06:57 PM
LOOKING GOOD JIM, HOW MUCH LIGHTER ARE THOSE NEW WHEELS?

Thanks. I know what the bare Piumas weigh. As soon as I get my stockers off, I will know the difference. I'm hoping for around 10 pounds total. We shall see...
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #78 on: August 15, 2006, 10:50:19 AM »
Quote from: Jimzu on August 14, 2006, 01:26:20 PM
Quote from: busa2001 on August 14, 2006, 01:06:57 PM
LOOKING GOOD JIM, HOW MUCH LIGHTER ARE THOSE NEW WHEELS?

Thanks. I know what the bare Piumas weigh. As soon as I get my stockers off, I will know the difference. I'm hoping for around 10 pounds total. We shall see...

cool.  I'd like to know that answer also.
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #79 on: August 15, 2006, 06:41:37 PM »
Today I replaced the Frankenstein bolts with the coated black allens. Clean is good...

Before...


After...


Also got a call from Myrtle West today. They say my swingarm and chain will ship out tomorrow.

More to come...
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #80 on: August 15, 2006, 09:57:17 PM »
The bike is looking real good. :kickass:

Great job on the build thread. :thumb:
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #81 on: August 18, 2006, 11:50:28 PM »
I'm still waiting on the swingarm and chain. Myrtle West PM'd and said the package is on the way...

In the meantime, I installed my fairing screens. Since I'm avoiding chrome on the bike, I got charcoal metallic screens to match. I hear alot of people ask questions about installing these. So for what it's worth, here's a step by step...

First, I removed the fairing and put it on my bench to have easy access...


Next, I placed the screens over the fairing holes to size and form them. A screen is supplied for each hole. They are supplied as so-called 'pre-formed'. Basically they are small patches of wire screen slightly bent to the shape of the fairing openings. Emphasize "slightly" bent. They need forming. Be sure to place the screen over the corresponding hole and press firmly, especially around the edges. Make a nice tight edge and press around the hole firmly with your thumb so it doesn't bounce back when you release, forming a tight fit. Once it fits, trim the edges. I left about an extra inch all the way around the hole...

 
Since some of the foam lining in the fairing gets in the way of the screen, I had to remove a small amount of foam. I used an exacto knife to cut it and pulled it off. This allows a better surface to epoxy the screen...


Once I had the screen cut to fit, I taped it to the fairing tightly. This keeps the screen tight to the fairing while it's epoxied...


After the first screen was set and the epoxy was applied, I moved on to the second screen and hole. Just repeat for the other fairing and the tail section...


I allowed the epoxy to dry for a few hours and installed the fairing. Pic added. The charcoal graphite doesn't show up much in pics. Stealthy...


That's it for tonight. I also got my carbon fiber frame sliders today from Toykraz. More to come...



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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #82 on: August 19, 2006, 01:09:24 AM »
I love seeing a project come together!!!  Your bike is looking good man......keep up the good work.  It's nice to see someone take their time and do quality work.  and Oh.......fuck chrome.   :beechug:
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #83 on: August 19, 2006, 08:26:19 PM »
Quote from: Brains on August 19, 2006, 01:09:24 AM
I love seeing a project come together!!! Your bike is looking good man......keep up the good work. It's nice to see someone take their time and do quality work. and Oh.......fuck chrome. :beechug:

Thanks man. Glad someone enjoys this. Coming down the home stretch soon for phase one. This winter I'll be doing alot of cosmetic stuff, like jet hot coating the exhaust, powdercoating the uptube, plenum, risers, etc. etc. And an intercooler. No chrome...
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #84 on: August 21, 2006, 08:01:38 PM »
Okay, the arm arrived today from Myrtle West. I must admit, this arm looks kick ass... It's a 6 inch over extended with a lower brace and upper removed, powdercoated satin black. The welds look top notch, and it's smooth and clean, just like I asked for. Notice there are no signs of a squared block welded in. Instead, the added portion is beveled to match the original outside edge of the swingarm, and it's smoothed in. You can hardly tell there is an extension. It's a very clean look. Exactly what I was searching for... I hope it fits and functions as good as it looks.

Here are a couple pics...





I also received the chain. I still need the breaker / connector tool.

And I installed the hump mod tonight. It took about 5 minutes. Seems like a good idea, with the undertail leaving very little room for stuff.

More to come...
« Last Edit: August 22, 2006, 08:46:41 PM by Jimzu »
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #85 on: August 25, 2006, 08:41:44 PM »
Good looking bike. Love that color!!

Can't wait to see it with the new wheels and tires!
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #86 on: August 25, 2006, 11:55:03 PM »
Well, tonight Nem stopped by and worked his magic. Installed the 6 inch over Myrtle West swingarm, and the Marvic Piuma black magnesium wheels with Avon Viper Sport tires.

For those of you who asked what the weight difference is between the Piumas and the stockers, here's the answer... I weighed the stock front and rear wheel setups (wheel, tire, rotors, sprocket), then I weighed the Piuma setups (wheel tire, rotors sprocket) to compare the real world setups, and I noted the weight savings. Here it is... The stock front setup weighed 28 lbs. The Piuma front setup weighed 23 lbs. The stock rear setup weighed 40 lbs. The Piuma rear setup weighed 30 lbs. Give or take a few ounces. I saved 5 lbs on the front, and 10 lbs on the rear. 15 lbs total weight savings! Pretty good. And that's rolling mass which should translate nicely into seat of the pants and quarter mile times.

I must give some props to Myrtle West for providing a kickass swingarm. This thing is slick and clean. I had he top brace removed, and a bottom brace added. The extensions welded into the swingarm are actually beveled to match the outside surfaces of the stock swingarm, so it looks like an OEM peice. I highly recommend this arm...

I also cut a carbon fiber sheet to fit the contour under the undertail up inside the recessed area, to protect it from rocks and debris. Looks pretty trick...

Since we finished up at midnight, I set the right fairing on the bike and left off the belly pan just to get a glimpse of how it looks now, because I still have some other work to do. Here is a pic. I'll get some good ones in daylight. I'm happy with the look. It should help plant the horsies too...



Next, I'll install the HD clutch springs, the slave support bracket, the white fairing bolts and the black Arata rearsets. More to come...
« Last Edit: August 25, 2006, 11:58:57 PM by Jimzu »
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #87 on: August 26, 2006, 12:49:41 AM »
SWEET...... :D
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #88 on: August 26, 2006, 11:36:50 AM »
Here are some pics I shot today. 500 miles on her now... Enjoy...







More to come...
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #89 on: August 26, 2006, 11:28:11 PM »
looks great Jim. but move that plate before it hits the tire. needs more of a lay down design.
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #90 on: August 26, 2006, 11:29:14 PM »
Quote from: 954bob on August 26, 2006, 11:28:11 PM
looks great Jim. but move that plate before it hits the tire. needs more of a lay down design.

Thanks. And I already re-did the tag bracket. It's fine now... Good eye.
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #91 on: August 26, 2006, 11:33:34 PM »
detail. that's what i look for in alot of things. wish my busa was coming along as fast as your's. just waiting for winter so i can paint some bikes and order parts as paint jobs are finished.
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #92 on: August 27, 2006, 01:28:26 AM »
lookin good  :thumb:
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #93 on: August 27, 2006, 03:38:42 PM »
This has to be the best documented moded bike I have ever seen.  Very good thread dude.  Love the transformation!!!
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #94 on: August 27, 2006, 06:56:36 PM »
That is one of the cleanest bikes I've seen. I really like the way you have that thing setup.

Very nice write up you have here Jim.  :thumb:  :thumb:
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #95 on: August 27, 2006, 07:25:14 PM »
 :kickass:  nice setup
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #96 on: August 27, 2006, 08:27:00 PM »
Thanks fellas. I appreciate the kind words. It's coming together...
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #97 on: August 29, 2006, 09:55:41 PM »
Quote from: gat0r on August 27, 2006, 01:28:26 AM
lookin good  :thumb:

+1

Bike looks great!!
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #98 on: August 29, 2006, 10:09:54 PM »
Quote from: nem1300 on August 29, 2006, 10:03:38 PM
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Do you plan on coming to the track day at osceloa sept. 9th?

Thanks. And where the heck is Osceloa? Somewhere I can use my new trailer to go?
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Re: 2006 Limited - "Blanco Boosta"
« Reply #99 on: August 29, 2006, 10:19:13 PM »
I'll check into it. Sounds cool. I need to get this thing tuned in before then... I put money down on an Aluma trailer.
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