Gsvxr-650r

[barwel1992]

Headlight from "Yamaha MT-03" - 60.00-70.00.... I hope :?


not a chance i had a mt-03 the front light retail about £170 and you cant get them second hand at all :/ PS the light isn't that good any way

looking good so far :D

[Kuku]

Jesus, William, that's..... strange :? :? :?
But how can the rider see it, while riding :confused:

Barwel, I found some "MT-03" lights (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220589370086) for 99,00 Euros in German Ebay, which is about GBP 87,00.


Few days ago I bought "GSXR" K7 headlight (http://www.auctionsplash.com/UserImages/1960_classic_parts/1960_classic_parts_634066090189553750-0.jpg) for GBP 25,00 (unfortunately the shipping was another 25,00 but it's still good price) with only two taps broken and if I can inventing the brackets it will looks pretty good.... I think :rolleyes:

http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/4413/img4973j.th.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/img4973j.jpg/) http://img708.imageshack.us/img708/4103/tl1v.th.jpg (http://img708.imageshack.us/i/tl1v.jpg/)

[barwel1992]

Jesus, William, that's..... strange :? :? :?
But how can the rider see it, while riding :confused:

Barwel, I found some "MT-03" lights (http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220589370086) for 99,00 Euros in German Ebay, which is about GBP 87,00.





is that a proper one ? there is some mt-03 kits floating around that are not real EG fake but if its real thats a very good price :)

[Kuku]

I realy don't know and can't be sure before buy one :)

[hindle8907]

Great work on the pipe. Wondering if this had escaped your attention.

I've never seen anything like it on an SV.

Enjoy.

Ebay UK Item No: 110518643391 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUZUKI-SV-1000-2003-STREETFIGHTER-CUSTOM-PETROL-TANK_W0QQitemZ110518643391QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Mo torcycle_Parts?hash=item19bb6caabf)
http://i.ebayimg.com/13/%21Bqsrh-QBGk%7E$%28KGrHqYOKi%21Eu3T453l4BLwh6lWIqw%7E%7E_1 2.JPG

http://i.ebayimg.com/21/%21Bqs4C0wBmk%7E$%28KGrHqEH-D8EuvhH4v%218BLwiS3hkLg%7E%7E_12.JPG

LOL .... that's stupid taking your eyes completely off the road to see how fast your going lol .

[barwel1992]

^ that tank a such a fail ....

[Kuku]

Plastics, before sand-paper and spraying.

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2607/1p4180001.th.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/1p4180001.jpg/)
http://img379.imageshack.us/img379/7027/1p4180002.th.jpg (http://img379.imageshack.us/i/1p4180002.jpg/)
http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/4278/1p4180004.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/i/1p4180004.jpg/)

[williamturner1]

Kuku (http://forums.sv650.org/member.php?u=10730) - not sure if you have seen this solo seat cowl ... its quite different to the standard Mr Suzuki

quite tasty - well I think so
ebay Item No: 200461832014 (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/suzuki-sv650-sv-650-1000-sv1000-race-seat-cowl-fairing_W0QQitemZ200461832014QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK _Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item2eac74cf4e)

best of luck with the spraying

http://i.ebayimg.com/10/%21BkKtIz%21%21Wk%7E$%28KGrHqUH-EUEt%213UB8T1BLWbic,dCQ%7E%7E_12.JPG

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd228/koolkowlz/suzukisv65003-08seatcowl004.jpg

[hindle8907]

that look cool.

[Kuku]

William, I already bought a standart seat cowl last year, for about GBP 24.00 to my door.
This seat cowl looks really great, but to be honest with you, it's too expensive for me :rolleyes:
How can I say.... life-standart in Bulgaria is a little bit different of yours. I prefer to invest this money in new front tyre, instead of new seat cowl, provided that I already have one.

[williamturner1]

I prefer to invest this money in new front tyre, instead of new seat cowl, provided that I already have one.

Fair enough. I've settled for pilot road II and have no complaints (i've done 33,000mi).

It just seems you are making a pretty dam kick ass bike. can't wait to see her finished.

Hope you manage to make a ride-out across europe to england to join in one of the SV annual rideouts here so we can see you and your baby in the flesh.

[Kuku]

Thanks, William.
I think that the bike will not be so comfortable to take 2000 miles trip with it..... but yet - who knows :D


I just mount the ignition in front of my left knee ;)
It's look really good, it's solid and I put it there quite easily.

-Two bolts (30mm. long upper and 60mm. long lower) with hex heads for easy work in this tight place.
-Two washers in front, to hide a little bigger holes of the ignition.
-One spacer (30mm. long) for the lower bolt, between the ignition and thermostat cap.
-One nut for the upper bolt.

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/1421/1p4220001.th.jpg (http://img405.imageshack.us/i/1p4220001.jpg/)
http://img245.imageshack.us/img245/4935/1p4220002.th.jpg (http://img245.imageshack.us/i/1p4220002.jpg/)
http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/691/1p4220003.th.jpg (http://img88.imageshack.us/i/1p4220003.jpg/)
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/7946/1p4220004.th.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/i/1p4220004.jpg/)
http://img195.imageshack.us/img195/302/1p4220005.th.jpg (http://img195.imageshack.us/i/1p4220005.jpg/)
http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/9086/1p4220007.th.jpg (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/1p4220007.jpg/)

[Owenski]

Question,
Wont that be a bit awkward on starting it? ie holding the clutch in and turning the key down by your left?

You could always bypass the clutch switch to remove that need, but I havnt read anywhere of you doing that.

[yorkie_chris]

Question,
Wont that be a bit awkward on starting it? ie holding the clutch in and turning the key down by your left?

You could always bypass the clutch switch to remove that need, but I havnt read anywhere of you doing that.

It's not a car :smt082

[rowdy]

Question,
Wont that be a bit awkward on starting it? ie holding the clutch in and turning the key down by your left?

You could always bypass the clutch switch to remove that need, but I havnt read anywhere of you doing that.
You only press the starter button on the bars while holding the clutch in, you should have already turned the feckin key by then ;).

[Owenski]

oh yeah, too late to delete that post?

yup :(

[hindle8907]

:smt082:smt082:smt082:smt082:smt082:smt082:smt082

Question,
Wont that be a bit awkward on starting it? ie holding the clutch in and turning the key down by your left?

You could always bypass the clutch switch to remove that need, but I havnt read anywhere of you doing that.

would you mind if i had this as my Quote at the bottom of my posts lmao ... thats quality .

[Owenski]

guess who's been working hard and sleeping little this week :(
Its made funnier because I still didnt figure it out from YC's post, I needed to read rowdys before it clicked.

[hindle8907]

guess who's been working hard and sleeping little this week :(
Its made funnier because I still didnt figure it out from YC's post, I needed to read rowdys before it clicked.

you'll tell us anything :smt082

I can't stop smiling lol its made my day that has. :)

[beabert]

LOL

[Kuku]

Before.
http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/3973/p4240006.th.jpg (http://img64.imageshack.us/i/p4240006.jpg/)

The difference.
http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/1645/p4250017s.th.jpg (http://img22.imageshack.us/i/p4250017s.jpg/)

After.
http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/3738/p4250037.th.jpg (http://img717.imageshack.us/i/p4250037.jpg/)

I was most worry about the tank,
but it's look quite good.
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6346/p4250025.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/p4250025.jpg/)http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7507/p4250024.th.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/p4250024.jpg/)

[williamturner1]

Before.
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/6346/p4250025.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/p4250025.jpg/)http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/7507/p4250024.th.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/p4250024.jpg/)

I knew it!!
Matt Black ... pointy angles ... just put a couple of flaps and a jet engine on her and you are there!

http://www.wheels-near-u.co.uk/blog/wnu_content/batmobile/batmobile.jpg

PS Wicked paint! Looking totally awesome! Keep the pictures coming.

P.P.S. Remember your Suzuki S logo
http://i283.photobucket.com/albums/kk309/eileenesimpson/P1010317.jpg
eg http://forums.sv650.org/showthread.php?t=137997&highlight=indicator+mirrors&page=65

[Kuku]

Thanks a lot, William.
I think that the "S" logo (or any other logos) will be unnecessary with the complete looking of the bike.

Now I have a major problem with throttle cables.
As you remember I bought a "Rizoma" grips with cables shell (don't know the word), which didn't match to the original "SV" throttle cables.
I'm considering to buy a "Ducati 749/999" throttle cables (grips and shell is off of that bike), but I don't know the exact length ot the cables and will they not be too long for "SV"?! :?

[Kuku]

So, I order the throttle cables and will short them if it's need.

Now I can show you the anodized rearset plates and anodized top yoke.
I still didn't receive them, but have some pictures from the shop.
http://img688.imageshack.us/img688/17/1p4223932.th.jpg (http://img688.imageshack.us/i/1p4223932.jpg/)
http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/6456/1p4223941.th.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/1p4223941.jpg/)



Today I received silicone radiator hoses - they are universal, not specific for my bike, but because of custom fit and home-made radiator brackets, and "Vapor" temperature sensor, I decide to save GBP 40,00 from hoses ;)

Two 90 degrees elbows with 15cm. legs and one 50cm. straight pipe.
The straight pipe is for the right side of the bike, where is the "Vapor" temperature sensor.
Must put elbows on the left side of the bike, with 10-12cm. aluminium pipe to connect them.
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/975/1p5040001.th.jpg (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/1p5040001.jpg/)

3-ply. From -50 up to +180 degrees C range.
http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/1601/1p5040006.th.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/1p5040006.jpg/)


P.S.
I never heard of this brand - is it good :confused:
http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/2294/1p5040003.th.jpg (http://img512.imageshack.us/i/1p5040003.jpg/)

[Kuku]

Hi guys, today I receive some new parts.

Brand new "Yamaha MT-03" headlight.
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/897/p5140039.th.jpg (http://img94.imageshack.us/i/p5140039.jpg/)http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2481/p5140042.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/p5140042.jpg/)http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/6595/p5140044.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/p5140044.jpg/)

You know how it looks on the bike....
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/7445/headlightmt032.jpg

I dig-out my car H4 5000K HID system, that I take off last year, because of one blown starter.
I intend to use the other starter with this "MT-03" headlight and I'll have a spare bulb.
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/3549/p5140058.th.jpg (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/p5140058.jpg/)

Throttle cables from "Ducati 749/999".
http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/4017/p5140055.th.jpg (http://img580.imageshack.us/i/p5140055.jpg/)

According to the seller, these are brand new, because they take them off of a brand new bike to make it track-bike with quick throttle.
The difference in length with original "SV650N" throttle cables is about 1/2" for one and 1" for the other cable.
Major problem with these throttle cables is how to catch them on the throttle bodies, because they didn't have nut in the end, but I'll invent something :)

They match perfectly with action throttle and "Rizoma" grip, because they are from "749/999" too.
http://img693.imageshack.us/img693/9986/p5140054.th.jpg (http://img693.imageshack.us/i/p5140054.jpg/)

Rear shock from "GSXR-1000" K7.
I decide to buy this shock (and change my "GSXR-600" K5) because of the 90 degrees cylinder, and stronger spring - I'm about 95kg./210lbs/15st. :p
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/8099/p5140061.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/p5140061.jpg/)

[Jayneflakes]

This is turning into one of those epic, must check every update threads. So want to see pics of your finished bike Kuku. Don't make us wait too long now! ;-)

[barwel1992]

can you show me how your going to mount the light, im looking at getting one

[Kuku]

Well, Jayneflakes,
I don't have great hopes for my bike to looks like one on the picture above, but I'll try and do my dest :)
Thank you!


P.S.
Barwel, I receive it today and I still don't know how to mount it :)
In a few days will think about.
May be the machinist that make the top yoke will make some brackets for this headlight.

[Kuku]

So, what's happened yesterday....

Anodized top yoke is on the bike.
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/7209/p5160027.th.jpg (http://img685.imageshack.us/i/p5160027.jpg/)http://img534.imageshack.us/img534/897/p5160022.th.jpg (http://img534.imageshack.us/i/p5160022.jpg/)

And rearset plates.
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/1543/p5160035q.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/i/p5160035q.jpg/)http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/1870/p5160033.th.jpg (http://img97.imageshack.us/i/p5160033.jpg/)http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/6269/p5160050.th.jpg (http://img412.imageshack.us/i/p5160050.jpg/)http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/9171/p5160047.th.jpg (http://img704.imageshack.us/i/p5160047.jpg/)

And "new" "GSXR-1000" rear shock too.
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/8284/p5160012.th.jpg (http://img62.imageshack.us/i/p5160012.jpg/)http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/3150/p5160010q.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/i/p5160010q.jpg/)http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/1152/p5160009.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/p5160009.jpg/)http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/1044/p5160008.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/p5160008.jpg/)

I cut the bottom of the tail, BUT "surprisely" it didn't fit :D
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/8544/p5160000.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/p5160000.jpg/)http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/4154/p5160001.th.jpg (http://img257.imageshack.us/i/p5160001.jpg/)

I'll buy a dry battery (don't know the correct word) and put it flatwise under the seat. :)

[yorkie_chris]

See battery maviryk sells on svrider :)

http://forum.svrider.com/showthread.php?t=121349

[Kuku]

Thanks a lot, Yorkie Chris, this is perfect solution for me and just need to find out this in Bulgaria :)

Today I receive "Trail Tech Vapor 752-600" 8)

http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/5295/p5180006.th.jpg (http://img7.imageshack.us/i/p5180006.jpg/) http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/5772/p5180014.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/p5180014.jpg/) http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/1563/p5180034.th.jpg (http://img4.imageshack.us/i/p5180034.jpg/)
http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/205/p5180017q.th.jpg (http://img338.imageshack.us/i/p5180017q.jpg/) http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1568/p5180016.th.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/p5180016.jpg/) http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2896/p5180019.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/p5180019.jpg/) http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2244/p5180020.th.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/p5180020.jpg/)

Total amount is $125 ($107 price + $18 shipping from USA to Bulgaria) 8)

[barwel1992]

^ nice im getting one of those, post up info when your installing it :)

[Hornstar]

looking forward to seeing the finished article here.

looks like its going to be immense!

good stuff kuku

[Kuku]

Thanks!

Would be a perfect bike, if i can make it about a tenth part of immense ;)

[Kuku]

Today I receive some other parts.

"StompGrips".
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1959/p5200075.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/p5200075.jpg/)http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/2093/p5200076.th.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/p5200076.jpg/)

Frame protectors.
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8220/p5200069.th.jpg (http://img444.imageshack.us/i/p5200069.jpg/)http://img532.imageshack.us/img532/2421/p5200073.th.jpg (http://img532.imageshack.us/i/p5200073.jpg/)

Alloy pipe to tie together silicone elbows.
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3599/p5200063.th.jpg (http://img43.imageshack.us/i/p5200063.jpg/)

[Kuku]

Front wheel with "Qualifier RR" :D

Sorry for the phone pics.

http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4834/spa0252.jpg
http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/1230/spa0254r.jpg
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/9826/spa0257.jpg

[hindle8907]

bling bling ding .... nice

[Jayneflakes]

That is coming together nicely. I must say though, I actually really like the orange back wheel. :D




Mind you, I am well known for lacking taste in these matters. ;-)

[Kuku]

Thanks, guys!

You can see, that the rear wheel is without tyre - I'm using it for paddock stand :D


Now I just want to ask, is the "Hayabusa" front axle (that I use) longer than "GSXR" K5 ?! :rolleyes:

[Kuku]

Hi guys,

two hours ago I welded my battery box.
http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/3549/1p5230001.th.jpg (http://img263.imageshack.us/i/1p5230001.jpg/)http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/3199/1p5230002.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/i/1p5230002.jpg/)

Even the pad fits perfectly.
http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/2628/1p5230004.th.jpg (http://img707.imageshack.us/i/1p5230004.jpg/)

I make one secure clamp, but I'm not sure how exactly it helps.
http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/2140/1p5230016.th.jpg (http://img39.imageshack.us/i/1p5230016.jpg/)

Here is the distance..... or missing one :mrgreen:
http://img571.imageshack.us/img571/9012/1p5230022.th.jpg (http://img571.imageshack.us/i/1p5230022.jpg/)http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/733/1p5230018.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/1p5230018.jpg/)http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/311/1p5230026.th.jpg (http://img690.imageshack.us/i/1p5230026.jpg/)

I assemble undertail and wiring..... with A LOT of thinking :mrgreen:
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/5594/1p5230040.th.jpg (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/1p5230040.jpg/)http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/5645/1p5230044.th.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/1p5230044.jpg/)http://img594.imageshack.us/img594/3663/1p5230047.th.jpg (http://img594.imageshack.us/i/1p5230047.jpg/)

Than I put in place this rubber, and I realize that I don't know what exactly is this for?! :?
To protect some jacks from wather?!
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/2842/1p5230052.th.jpg (http://img227.imageshack.us/i/1p5230052.jpg/)http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/5613/1p5230058.th.jpg (http://img684.imageshack.us/i/1p5230058.jpg/)http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/4972/1p5230061.th.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/1p5230061.jpg/)

[Kuku]

New delivery....

Used belly pan.
http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/6605/p5270005t.th.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/p5270005t.jpg/)http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/2553/p5270003.th.jpg (http://img208.imageshack.us/i/p5270003.jpg/)

Brand new rear hugger.
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/8552/p5270002.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/i/p5270002.jpg/)http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/1305/p5270001.th.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/i/p5270001.jpg/)

Radiator grill.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/2471/p5270009.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/i/p5270009.jpg/)

Mirror brackets.... I think I'll use only left one :roll:
http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/2663/p5270014.th.jpg (http://img46.imageshack.us/i/p5270014.jpg/)

Curvy radiator fan, to match the radiator.
http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/7494/p5270010.th.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/p5270010.jpg/)http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/3223/p5270012.th.jpg (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/p5270012.jpg/)

[Kuku]

Mirrors mounted :)

http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/8441/pa140036.th.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/pa140036.jpg/) http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/9610/1p5270008.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/1p5270008.jpg/) http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/1027/1p5270006.th.jpg (http://img232.imageshack.us/i/1p5270006.jpg/) http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/1021/1p5270004.th.jpg (http://img404.imageshack.us/i/1p5270004.jpg/)

[Dave20046]

Like the mirrors

Can't wait til this is finished.

[Kuku]

Thanks, Dave :)

Today I cut the rear hugger, because of wider rear tyre.

On the right side was easy and just cut 2 inches.
http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/6725/1p5290040.th.jpg (http://img155.imageshack.us/i/1p5290040.jpg/)http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/5346/1p5290028.th.jpg (http://img295.imageshack.us/i/1p5290028.jpg/)

On the left side was not so easy and now is not so good, but there is no other way to cut it.
http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/1685/1p5290024.th.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/i/1p5290024.jpg/)http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/3126/1p5290027.th.jpg (http://img205.imageshack.us/i/1p5290027.jpg/)

Shortened the chain guard about 2 inches.
http://img535.imageshack.us/img535/5032/1p5290037.th.jpg (http://img535.imageshack.us/i/1p5290037.jpg/)

And the difference.
http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/853/1p5270001.th.jpg (http://img214.imageshack.us/i/1p5270001.jpg/)


The belly pan for SV650, according to the seller, were found to be for SV1000 and I must modify it :?

[Kuku]

Today I mounted the belly pan.... one long day :rollingeyes:
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/361/p5300065.th.jpg (http://img44.imageshack.us/i/p5300065.jpg/)http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/8479/p5300077s.th.jpg (http://img192.imageshack.us/i/p5300077s.jpg/)

Right front bracket.
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/750/p5300052.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/p5300052.jpg/)

Right rear bracket. Hard to make it.....
I dont' know can you actually see it, but this is the hardly made bracket of all four.
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/1486/p5300059.th.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/p5300059.jpg/)http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/366/p5300060.th.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/i/p5300060.jpg/)

Left front bracket.
http://img576.imageshack.us/img576/7553/p5300058.th.jpg (http://img576.imageshack.us/i/p5300058.jpg/)

Left rear bracket.
http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6355/p5300053.th.jpg (http://img121.imageshack.us/i/p5300053.jpg/)http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/4903/p5300057.th.jpg (http://img266.imageshack.us/i/p5300057.jpg/)

And the rear hugger is almost ready....
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/9310/p5300083.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/p5300083.jpg/)http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8259/p5300084r.th.jpg (http://img413.imageshack.us/i/p5300084r.jpg/)

Except in the angle, that I dont know how actually happens.
http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/9242/p5300086.th.jpg (http://img441.imageshack.us/i/p5300086.jpg/)

[Kuku]

Last week I took the wheel to the machinist to machine down 7mm. (huge THANKS to "zoran") of the left side of the wheel and sprocket carrier.
http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/2714/p6020021g.th.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/p6020021g.jpg/)http://img10.imageshack.us/img10/320/p6020023z.th.jpg (http://img10.imageshack.us/i/p6020023z.jpg/)http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/9845/p6020031.th.jpg (http://img706.imageshack.us/i/p6020031.jpg/)

Everything fits pefectly.
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2346/p6020041.th.jpg (http://img17.imageshack.us/i/p6020041.jpg/)

Just need to change the bearings, calculate the spacers and make new caliper bracket :D

I also assembled few things....
http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/1687/p6060008.th.jpg (http://img337.imageshack.us/i/p6060008.jpg/)http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/3589/p6060011.th.jpg (http://img229.imageshack.us/i/p6060011.jpg/)http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/1991/p6060025.th.jpg (http://img514.imageshack.us/i/p6060025.jpg/)http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/1412/p6060037.th.jpg (http://img9.imageshack.us/i/p6060037.jpg/)

[barwel1992]

looking very nice :D

[Owenski]

your defo a mentalist!
Respect ;)

[Jayneflakes]

Loving your rebuild, keep the pictures coming because your bike is looking great.

[Kuku]

Thanks a lot, guys!!!

"Stom Grip" and tank pad.
http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/5030/p6120040.th.jpg (http://img812.imageshack.us/i/p6120040.jpg/)http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/6831/p6120048j.th.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/p6120048j.jpg/)http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/1402/p6120052.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/i/p6120052.jpg/)

Frame protectors.
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/4319/p6120031.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/p6120031.jpg/)http://img541.imageshack.us/img541/4615/p6120030.th.jpg (http://img541.imageshack.us/i/p6120030.jpg/)

"Vapor".
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/4097/p6120010.th.jpg (http://img340.imageshack.us/i/p6120010.jpg/)http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/9562/p6120009d.th.jpg (http://img37.imageshack.us/i/p6120009d.jpg/)http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/492/p6120008.th.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/p6120008.jpg/)

Connect.
http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/3706/p6120005.th.jpg (http://img444.imageshack.us/i/p6120005.jpg/)http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/8921/p6120004q.th.jpg (http://img341.imageshack.us/i/p6120004q.jpg/)http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/3171/p6120003.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/i/p6120003.jpg/)

Bracket.
http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/7858/p6120001.th.jpg (http://img43.imageshack.us/i/p6120001.jpg/)http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/350/p6120002.th.jpg (http://img294.imageshack.us/i/p6120002.jpg/)


The rear wheel is comming ;)
http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/2263/p6120068.th.jpg (http://img203.imageshack.us/i/p6120068.jpg/)

[barwel1992]

thats not a bad way of mounting the vapor might look in to it my self ;)

[Kuku]

Sprockets.... GBP 35,00 delivered.
15/47 - 520 :)

http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/7110/p6140012.jpg
http://img341.imageshack.us/img341/419/p6140006.jpg

[Kuku]

Hi guys,

yesterday I mount the speedo sensor.
Just need to put the magnet in the hole.
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2536/p6180002.th.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/p6180002.jpg/)http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/1930/p6180004.th.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/p6180004.jpg/)http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/8619/p6180012i.th.jpg (http://img401.imageshack.us/i/p6180012i.jpg/)

Because the speedo sensor cable makes U-turn to go up, I must secure them twice.
http://img517.imageshack.us/img517/4033/p6180015.th.jpg (http://img517.imageshack.us/i/p6180015.jpg/)http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/925/p6180019z.th.jpg (http://img180.imageshack.us/i/p6180019z.jpg/)http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/521/p6180020.th.jpg (http://img824.imageshack.us/i/p6180020.jpg/)http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/5642/p6180021.th.jpg (http://img689.imageshack.us/i/p6180021.jpg/)

You can see that the front fender is in.
http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/5020/p6180027.th.jpg (http://img687.imageshack.us/i/p6180027.jpg/)http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/9793/p6180022.th.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/p6180022.jpg/)

And the front end is almost ready.... just need to change the bearings and bleed the brakes.
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/3843/p6200008s.th.jpg (http://img651.imageshack.us/i/p6200008s.jpg/)http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/9747/p6200005.th.jpg (http://img641.imageshack.us/i/p6200005.jpg/)http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7994/p6200002.th.jpg (http://img80.imageshack.us/i/p6200002.jpg/)http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/3640/p6200001.th.jpg (http://img138.imageshack.us/i/p6200001.jpg/)

Grips, switches, mirrors.
http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/9785/p6180030.th.jpg (http://img27.imageshack.us/i/p6180030.jpg/)http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/3046/p6180031.th.jpg (http://img638.imageshack.us/i/p6180031.jpg/)http://img823.imageshack.us/img823/8288/p6180032.th.jpg (http://img823.imageshack.us/i/p6180032.jpg/)

Bar and weights..... still think to paint them or not :)
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/383/barweights.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/i/barweights.jpg/)

[barwel1992]

hi mate, regarding you throttle cable problem mine are routed through the right hand side (as you sit on the bike) yours look like they come from the left ?

[Kuku]

Hi Dan,
yes I saw few bikes with throttle cables like yours - must try this!
Really don't know what to do with this tighten throttle cables.... :?

[barwel1992]

mine were like yours, but when i put them through the other side it freed up about 5cm of cable, maybe enough to make ures work

[Kuku]

I surely will try this.
Thanks a lot!

[barwel1992]

no problem :)

[Kuku]

Hi guys :)
Barwel, I fix the problem with throttle cables with.... (attention!!!).... changing the Rizoma grip :confused:
With usual GSXR throttle tube, there is absolutely no problem with this throttle cables!
I'm currently in progress of choosing the grips for GSXR throttle tube - "Renthal" or "Progrip" in firm compound.

Meanwhile, last week I connect the "Vapor" power wire to the battery.
Left hand sided (red-black wire), in the same way that goes stock wiring harness.
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4999/p6260043.th.jpg (http://img163.imageshack.us/i/p6260043.jpg/)

RPM wire (red wire) connected to the rear cylinder coil, which is on right hand side of the bike.
http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/9167/p6260040.th.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/p6260040.jpg/)http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/3319/p6260041.th.jpg (http://img694.imageshack.us/i/p6260041.jpg/)

Ground for RPM is on the engine, where is the main ground of the bike.
http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/3361/p6260049.th.jpg (http://img638.imageshack.us/i/p6260049.jpg/)http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/4379/p6260051c.th.jpg (http://img265.imageshack.us/i/p6260051c.jpg/)

From coil, along the rectifier-regulator, to the front of the bike.
http://img139.imageshack.us/img139/3955/p6260055.th.jpg (http://img139.imageshack.us/i/p6260055.jpg/)http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/2569/p6260060.th.jpg (http://img695.imageshack.us/i/p6260060.jpg/)

Temperature sensor (still wating the radiator).
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/3293/p6260045j.th.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/p6260045j.jpg/)



Also receive a few more parts....

Chain.
http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/946/p6260006.th.jpg (http://img85.imageshack.us/i/p6260006.jpg/)

Oil filter with magnetic drain plug.
http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7255/p6260013.th.jpg (http://img84.imageshack.us/i/p6260013.jpg/)

Side radiator covers from "Kawasaki ER5".
Need paint.
http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/9831/p6260002n.th.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/i/p6260002n.jpg/)

Fork adjusters.
http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/4795/p6280001.th.jpg (http://img96.imageshack.us/i/p6280001.jpg/)
http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/3929/p6280002.th.jpg (http://img641.imageshack.us/i/p6280002.jpg/)
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/4628/p6280003.th.jpg (http://img248.imageshack.us/i/p6280003.jpg/)

[hindle8907]

u not finished yet ??? lol ;)

[Kuku]

I didn't work hard... only in weekends... and not every weekend :)
Also the dead lines not always depends on my work. Like the exhaust, radiator brackets, headlight brackets, international parts shipping and so on.... - I'm just waiting!
Also, here is the "sea-time" in the middle of the summer and I'm going to the Black sea this weekend.... like next few weekends :)

[barwel1992]

love the fork adjusters

[Kuku]

Hi guys...
Today I mount the Curvy radiator with new brackets on my Pointy.
http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/1725/p7100001l.th.jpg (http://img228.imageshack.us/i/p7100001l.jpg/)http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/7707/p7100002w.th.jpg (http://img13.imageshack.us/i/p7100002w.jpg/)http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/248/p7100003g.th.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/p7100003g.jpg/)http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/6311/p7100004.th.jpg (http://img832.imageshack.us/i/p7100004.jpg/)
Side nuts for side panels from 'ER5'.
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1033/p7100005j.th.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/p7100005j.jpg/)http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/3096/p7100006.th.jpg (http://img295.imageshack.us/i/p7100006.jpg/)http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7500/p7100007b.th.jpg (http://img101.imageshack.us/i/p7100007b.jpg/)
Painted and on the bike.
http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/5863/p7180002a.th.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/p7180002a.jpg/)http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/7651/p7180003.th.jpg (http://img835.imageshack.us/i/p7180003.jpg/)
http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/8208/p7180004d.th.jpg (http://img31.imageshack.us/i/p7180004d.jpg/)http://img375.imageshack.us/img375/6766/p7180005.th.jpg (http://img375.imageshack.us/i/p7180005.jpg/)

Also HERE (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8wQxIdXj1c) is the video of first start after aaaaall this conversions :)

[hindle8907]

This finished yet lol ?

[Kuku]

Hi guys,
no, the bike is not finished at all.
In fact, it's going worst - I have some annoying little problems that makes me out of my skin :?
I decide to try to sell the unfinished bike and put it in auction here in BG for about 2500.00 GBP, including aaaaall parts I have for it :?
OR (because no one will pay this price for V2 in my country) I'll make it track bike next season with just mounting rear wheel and buy fibreglass fairings, which will be fast, easy and cheap to do :)
Will keep you in touch ;)
Regards!

[Kuku]

New this week - 'WP' rear shock from 'SRAD'. Little bit longer but I will make new dog bones to fit it in right position ;)
http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/3583/image0441.th.jpg (http://img259.imageshack.us/i/image0441.jpg/) http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/5189/image0442.th.jpg (http://img293.imageshack.us/i/image0442.jpg/)

Next week I will make new race subframe, but unfortunately not alluminium - about 2kg. heavy..... and also front fairing brackets.
I decide to put on fairings from new 'Aprilia RS125' ;)
Also think over two independent exhausts - front under the bike to right rerset (like stock) and rear under the tail ;)

Will see.... :)

[TamSV]

It's a shame you couldn't get the bike on the road. What was the problem?

Anyway, look forward to seeing the next version.:)

[Mike_84_650S'99]

Thanks a lot Rune :)

I just take the brake discs from customs.
Looks good, but "looks" and "works" are two different things :)
We'll see....

http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/7585/discs.jpg
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3222/discy.jpg

Hello mate.

First of all. Good job with the bike so far. Whats the problem with it being put on the road? Looks wicked.

Question to you. What brand are those discs? And where did you get them from? I'm due for a change of my front soon and they seem to be a good value.

And here a question to other forum members. Anyone tested those? I know that you have to pay for quality, but I'm not so keen on spending £300+ on a set of wavy rotors for a 11yo bike.

Keep up the good work Kuku.

[barwel1992]

^ Look at ABE disk's have them on my bike and are good enough

PS ABE stands for all bike engineering

[Kuku]

Hi guys,
veeeeery sorry for the delay, but I was down by a bronchopneumonia about a three weeks, right after New Year :(
So, to the question...
The bike will not be going on the road, because I'll change the tail with racing fibreglass "R6" 2007 one and there is no stop light, also on my racing rearsets I don't have the rear stop light switch. Also there is no space (or it's ugly) for turning lights and license plate on the "R6" fibreglass tail.
On the front I hope to have the money for 'Accossato' brake master cylinder where is no stop light switch again. Also I'll put some fibreglass streetfighter mask, without headlight, becauseif if I fall down on the track I may brake the expensive headlight.
Last, but not least, in my country is not so secure to ride on the streets, and I'm afraid for my life - few friends of mine go in accidents last year and I prefer to ride on the safely track. Especialy on the track in Serres (Greece), which is about 150 miles from my town and only 30 miles from my country house.
Also, for track bike there is no taxes, MOT, insurance...... - save money for track.
Everything about the bike says 'go for race track' and it's more easily to do this :)

Well, Mike,
these discs are 'Arashi' brand and they are chinees made.
I never ride with them and I'm selling them at the moment, because will go on 320mm. discs.
My only impression is that they looks realy good made and solid, but that's all - only look!
I found some satisfied (from 'Arashi') people in internet....
>I bought a set of the fake Galfer wave rotors on ebay for my 650 after the GIXXER swap. Stupid me, I could have gotten a GSXR wheel (with reasonably common rotors) but wanted a silver one exactly matching the rear so I went SV1000. And then found out how bad rotor pricing on these is.
The Chinese rotors were something like $200 for fronts and matching rear, and I have been very, very happy with them. Braking is a lot more progressive than the same (GSXR) but stock setup on my SV1000, with a lot more bite under hard braking. They are a pretty hard steel too, I have about 1000 miles of hard riding and they still have the machining marks on them.

>Like Dr. Howard I'm using ebay (arashi, galfer design) rotors, and after 1500 kms I'm satisfied with them. Like the better bite and feel than OEM gsxr (which were worn though).

>My father works in a company that performs tests to weldings and metal fatigue in big structures (bridges, railways...) here in Portugal and Spain.
I ordered one of this Chinese rotors and gave it to him for him to test.
I posted the results on the Portuguese Hayabusa Forum.
Ok, it is written in Portuguese but I'll can sum it up by saying that the "Arashi" rotor passed every single test. After heating, cooling, twisting, pressing and chemical abuse all came out fine.
One test that is particularly interesting is rotating the rotor in a machine that reads changes in a magnetic field crossed by the rotor thus enabling to "see" into the rotor to check the uniformity of the metal alloy.
By the way, the metal the rotor is made of it's called Martensitic Steel (AISI 420), just like the Galfers, Braking, EBC, etc. .
I've surfed the web and found everything: warped Arashi rotors, warped OEM rotors, warped Galfers, cracked Brembos, you name it. I guess these Arashi rotors are as good (or as bad...) as the others.
On a final note, I just wanted to say that you rarely get "what you pay for". Life does not work like that at all. Sure, the rule of thumb is that the more expensive something is, the better.
But for this type of simple, mass produced items, the final price little has to do with production costs. It has more to do with desire of ownership and pose value. It doesn't matter if a rotor- any brand -costs $1 do make if people are willing to pay $1000 for it.
I'm sure that if I erased the Galfer letters from a rotor set and engraved Chinese rotors with the Brembo logo and gave them to some one in this forum do drive-test them in his bike he would rave about the "Brembos" and trash the "Chinese".
Will post soon the riding experience (just installed the front ones, wheel has to be calibrated, so I synced it with tire change).

>I'm a bit confused.
American iphones are made China, lot's of Japonese Toyotas and Hondas are made in USA, american cars (witch, by the way, are illegal here in Europe because they don't meet safety and pollution regulations) are made in Mexico, and so on.
Then people refuse to spend 180 dollars in 2 rotors?
Like I said in a previous post, my father is a mechanics engineer and tested the Arashi rotors and the are better than the OEM.

>I had a set on my GSX-R 600 and they performed just fine under occassional heavy braking.

>Well I have a season about 8k miles on my arashi rotors, This is on a 275hp turbo busa. Still look great and stop like no other!!!!!

>OK, here is my firsthand experience. I wanted to wait a little longer till I've been riding on these for a few months.
I purchased these front wave rotors from the seller racingboy1982 a short time ago for $205 shipped from China. Prior to the purchase I read reviews on hundred of rotors he sold, without a single complaint. So, I caved in as I can't justify spending half a grand on a set of rotors.
First of all, I received my rotors in 5 days! That's from China. Second of all, I had a few questions, and they communicated quickly.
The craftsmanship looks solid, and I rode a few times, and they are bedding in nicely. A bit of pulsating during the bed in process is normal.
I specifically checked for cracks, loseness, etc. and so far so good.

>so once again......countless posts by people that have never used these rotors in question.
glad some people that have actually used them, finally came on to give some real info. I rode a trackday on gsxr 750 that had an ebay set of rotors....Braking feel and performance was typical GSXR.

>I walked into Carl JR.(hardees) for lunch today....and noticed a big sign that read "Big Burger $.99"
well I order two(2) Big Burgers... However, when the young girl punched it up on the register, and asked for $2.36. I handed her a $5.00 bill and told her to keep the change.
As I sat waiting for my food, I looked at all the other fools that had only paid $.99 for thier burgers. I chuckled to myself knowing that because I had spent twice as much, my Big Burgers would be the best burgers ever.....and would be yummier than thier $.99 Big Burgers, even though they were exactly the same.
....but also found more disappointed people from chinees brands.
These cost me about GBP 139,00 delivered, but you can buy some real UK-brands for GBP 159,00 which is my advice to do ;)

[Kuku]

Up for new parts....

320mm. PFM front brake discs and 220mm. PFM rear brake disc.
'Brembo' carbon brake pads, plus free spacers for calipers :)
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/6481/p3020031.th.jpg (http://img231.imageshack.us/i/p3020031.jpg/)


'Ohlins' steering damper from 'ZX-10' and 'Yoshimura R55' with some light damages but perfect for track use :)
http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/6051/p3090003.th.jpg (http://img846.imageshack.us/i/p3090003.jpg/)


I'm waiting for 'Brembo' 19x18 front brake master cylinder.