New toy TRX850

[Elapid]

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Lucas and I swapped rides. He's got the XT600'tard now and I have the TRX.

It is getting new pipes(pictured), cbr600rr arse end (thanks Sharky), an '08 or close R1 complete front end and a colour change to either a dark metalic blue or dark metalic green.

It goes for a roadyworthy next week or later this week. So far the Red Rooster bottle is gone, the clutch has been adjusted up properly, wiring behind the lights tidied, oberon mirrors off while it gets roadworthy then they'll be back on. The Acewell is set up now and a few other bits and pieces done.

I've taken it for a few short laps of the block and it is great fun.

Kris.

[BANDITROD]

lookin good mr snake charmer

[Fight_fan]

Good stuff mate! I cnt wait to see it with that cbr tail! Should look cool!

[sen]

Nice, I wanted a T-rex before getting my VTR, but the liter sucked me in. Beautiful sounding bike.. got me in love with the twins in the first place.

[rock hard]

Nice one Kris,always been a fan of the Trx

[Elapid]

Thanks fellas. I've never had a twin before and so far I'm loving it. After owning my TTR600 years ago I swore I'd never own another Yamahahahaha again....out of the last 3 bikes I've had 2 have been yamahas. It isn't the most powerful bike around, but the exhaust note is great.

Kris.

[damo1]

Mate the mirrors are fine you dont need to take them off?????

I had my Blade regod with the exact same mirrors on it.

That Lucus is a bike whore[:p].

[Elapid]

Up here in sunny QLD they won't pass unfortunately, had a mate that is a bike mechanic go over it and make sure everything was in order before I take it to the shop. As soon as it is rego'd they'll be be straight back on. I have some old DT mirrors on there now- it looks fucking disgusting/hidious/shit and crap all at once with them on.

He is a bike whore. I turned up at his place on the 20/12 and he asked if I knew what was going on with the XT....There sure is some swapping going.

Kris.

[mitch.lax]

Am really keen to see how this turns out. I've been racking my brain to decide what's going to be my "LAMSless" bike when I upgrade....
Love the idea of the TREX.

[sharky]

Kris, what is the diameter of the mirrors ?

[Elapid]

60mm. I spoke to the bike shop today just to be sure and they said they would fail a roadworthy.

[sharky]

Once I get my pc back from the doctors I will look up a doc I have on roadworthy and ADR's. PommyChopper sent it to me so I can build my bike right.

[stu]

Nice one Kris, I'll be watching[8D]:D:D

[miniman1]

So Lucas finally parted with it....

Cant wait to see the new tail on. And should ride much better with the new front end.

[Elapid]

Thanks Russ.

Stu, it'll end up looking very similar to yours, just a different colour.
Yeah Miniman1, I managed to get it off him. I really need to sell the capri so I have a decent work area(and cash to get the parts I want), as I don't think Mrs Elapid is going to be impressed having it pulled apart in the office. US Ebay has some very nice front ends on there for good money at the moment.

[sharky]

QLD Transport Inspection Guidelines Feb 2004

REAR VISION MIRRORS
Reasons for rejection:
• Rear vision mirrors are not fitted in accordance with prescribed standards. (See Note 2)
• Rear vision mirror(s) fitted to any motorcycle, including motor tricycle(s), do not provide a clear
view of the road to the rear of the motorcycle, including motor tricycle(s), when the rider is in a
natural riding position, and are not of the same curvature.
• Mirror(s) are not securely mounted and free from damage, blemishes or tarnishing which
would reduce the view to the rear of the vehicle.
• If convex mirrors are fitted, the mirrors do not have a radius of curvature of not less than 1.2
metres.
NOTES:
(1) If the frame or body of the motorcycle, including motor tricycle(s), provides adequate
protection in any part of this area, then only the unprotected part of the region requires
mudguard protection.
(2) At least 1 rear vision mirror must be fitted to a motorcycle or motortrike with 1 front
wheel built before July 1975.
At least 1 rear vision mirror must be fitted to each side of a motorcycle or motortrike
with 1 front wheel built after June 1975

[Elapid]

Thanks Russ. I found that lastnight. I'll be keeping a printout of the QLD Transport Standards with everything that is changed on the bike incase Officer Plod wants to try and be smart(had to with my 351 Cleveland XF ute years ago). What the bike shop bloke mentioned was the size being too small, but nowhere in the legislation could I find anything about a minimun size. In every other way the mirrors would pass except he said they are too small. We'll see what happens Monday. It should pass.

Kris.

[JackTar]

They'd fail if they caught your reflection you ugly fucker.

[Elapid]

That's no way to talk to Sharky Blowie. And you're no oil painting either Arsehole.

[damo1]

quote:Originally posted by Elapid



He is a bike whore. I turned up at his place on the 20/12 and he asked if I knew what was going on with the XT....There sure is some swapping going.

Kris.


Unfortunately it all feel through and we missed out by one day:(
Was a lack of comunication

[Elapid]

Bugger,
at the moment I'm thinking about burning it. I fucking hate wiring (can't understand the shit diagrams) and because the neutral light won't work on this piece of shit acewell it looks like it won't pass a roadworthy- fuckingcuntfuckshitcuntarseholefuckingfuckityfuck. .....fuckers.

Where's those matches....

[RED ZX]

walk away, have a sleep, and come back to it and you will most likely figure it out first go. Sometimes it really helps just to take a step back.

[Elapid]

Yeah, thanks mate. I've got a short temper.....and that even pisses me off. I'll have a look at it tomorrow and see if I can find someone that understands this wiring stuff to show me what is going wrong. I'm a dumb prick when it comes to the pretty coloured wires.

Kris.

[miniman1]

Haha, I had the same issue with the neutral light when wiring the Acewell on mine!! Didnt have any issues when blue slipin it tho....
But then again, he didnt care bout the exhaust, speedo not being hooked up or no mirrors either ;)

[Elapid]

It's bullshit that a neutral light can fail a roadworthy, anyway I'll figure something out. I'm starting to really dislike acewells, the tacho reads 2200 at idle instead of what it is really, not sure how accurate the speedo is yet either.

Miniman, did you end up getting your neutral light working?

Kris.

[sharky]

Call Super Ben...he will be able to help ya...

[Elapid]

I was thinking that. That man needs a cape!

[sharky]

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[Elapid]

Gold Russ, Gold!!!

[Fight_fan]

BaHaHa Thats brilliant!

[miniman1]

quote:Originally posted by Elapid



Miniman, did you end up getting your neutral light working?

Kris.


Nah mate, never did... Havent had a prob with the tacho or anything tho... And one day wen i get sick of 'guesstimating' my speed, ill actually do something bout the speedo...

[Elapid]

As of 2hrs ago the TRX is now roadworthy and registered. In the next few weekends the cbr arse end should be on there.

Kris.

[BANDITROD]

NO Capes

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by Elapid

As of 2hrs ago the TRX is now roadworthy and registered. In the next few weekends the cbr arse end should be on there.

Kris.


'bout time, you gunna shave a bit off your own arse while you're at it?

[Elapid]

Get fucked Blowie, I'm proud to be a fat cunt.

[Elapid]

I started today. The mate that I got the Carbon pipes off has been into me about getting them fitted, so I thought since it is raining still I might as well cut the subframe off and get started.


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Now I'm not sure how I'll attach the new subframe. Alcohol will no doubt help.....and a welder.;)

Cheers,

Kris.

[Cruisecontrol]

Awesome.
I work better under pressure too. Hence why I do something drastic and then figure out how to fix it afterwards.

[sharky]

What you need now is a USD front end with R1 blue spots ;)

[Elapid]

Haha, not likely Russ. You can keep the blue spots.

[Gix11]

Looks like a bit more trimming (the bottom back bar) then fill the gap with a cover where the hollow tube frame will reveal a hole, then two new tabs to accept the new subframe. Repaint the frame: job done.

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Fit the plastics up before you do any welding or any more cutting mate, it may influence where the subframe needs to sit.

[rod185651]

quote:Originally posted by sharky

What you need now is a USD front end with R1 blue spots ;)


My TRX had blue spots, definitely recommend that mod, they worked a treat and that CBR tail is going to look awesome mate! Can't wait to see the end result

[Elapid]

Thanks Rod. I got Sharkys YZF750 front end, the brakes are better than blue spots and should look great when the front end swap and shitload of other work is done. After the front end and tail is done it will be off to get paited dark metalic green.

Kris.

[sharky]

:(:(

[Elapid]

When Adam picks them up I'll get him to give you a box of tissues Russ.

[stu]

Looking forward to seeing the sub frame mod finished Kris. Should look shit hot.
What are you going to do with the exhaust?

[Elapid]

Hey Stu, building my own systen with an X-pipe. The cans are SuperCat Carbon Fibres. They look shithot, second pick on the 1st page.....or do you mean what am I going to do with the staintunes?

Kris.

[damo1]

Looking good mate keep the pics coming;)

[Elapid]

I didn't get much done today. Where the top mount for the new sub frame is going is made of very light material, the next size up from tin foil I think. So it has just been time consuming fiddly stuff. The top rails that were cut have a notch taken out where the new subs top tap will be attached to Once that is all done I'll find out where the botton mount will be located, but looking at it I think I know and the sub is going to be pretty high at the back- looks fucking great. The seat will be 1/2 an inch higher than stock, so that will give me some much needed leg room too.

It sux using primitive tools, hack-saw, pliers , BFG , and a small file is what I've used so far. Once things are tacked up with the arc I'll get a mate to mig it all up properly. One day I'll have a decent little work shop.

Cheers,

Kris.

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[stu]

quote:Originally posted by Elapid

Hey Stu, building my own systen with an X-pipe. The cans are SuperCat Carbon Fibres. They look shithot, second pick on the 1st page.....or do you mean what am I going to do with the staintunes?

Kris.


Sorry mate I wasn't real clear with that. I meant how are you going to route the exhaust and the position of the end cans. Original position or higher?

Stu

[Elapid]

No worries mate,
They'll be mounted at a much steeper angle. Should be ok.

Kris.

[damo1]

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Mate i'm thinking if you work off the verticle bar in this pic, now clean all the material behind it and then fabricate a flat plate out of say 3-5mm plate and weld it inside to keep the look of the trellis frame for your subbie to bolt to that should be job done in my books.
And gusset the lower v for strength, and remove all unwanted pipe work.
You should be able to get it pretty much flush or cose to it.

[Elapid]

Thanks Damo, I have some brackets getting made tomorrow, then I should have the sub frame mounted up before the weekend.

The tail is steep enough to look really good(I think) yet still comfortable. I can't wait to get it back on the road. I'm already mising riding and it has only been 3 days.


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[damo1]

loving the lines of that;) i recon that if you put ona set of flat/drag bars to lower the look of the front it would look the shit mate.

It just looks a bit high up front.

Any color ideas yet or you staying dog cock red.:D

[Elapid]

Not sure about the bars yet. The ones on there are making my left hand ache- not sure what the go is there, so I'll play with some different ones soon.

In the top pic you can see a gap between the seat and the tank, the brackets I am getting made will close that gap up a bit and still keep the seat off the tank so the paint doesn't get worn off.

Colour wise it will end up Polonesian Green. That is the colour of my old 1994 Ford LTD and the colour I painted my Capri years ago. It is a dark metallic green.

Kris.

[BANDITROD]

looking good mate and good choice of colour too

[Elapid]

Thanks Rod.

[maximus]

hard to get nice lines and good balance of aesthetics. Well done on your combo choice.
Mark

[Fight_fan]

Nice work Kris! I rekon that'l look gr8 in green too.

[Elapid]

Thanks for the positive comments. Hopefully the brackets will be done today and I'll get then tacked into place, then the plastics can go off to the plastic welders for repairs.

Kris

[Elapid]

My mate fell short in the getting the mounting plates made, so I ended up getting a length or 100mm x 6mm flat bar and decided to have a go myself. They turned out pretty good....considering I cut them out free-hand with a 4'' grinder, not with a fancy water jet! I just need to get another mate around here with his mig and get him working. Tomorrow I'll get them fully finished(take a scallop out of the trailing edge) and ready to tack in place so I can trial fit the arse end.

Kris.

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[BANDITROD]

looking good mate just out of intrest are you still able to get to your top shock mount once those plates are on

[Elapid]

Yeah Rod, there is plenty f room to get to it.

Kris.

[BANDITROD]

all good then mate its coming along nicely

[damo1]

Nicely done mate its all coming together now;)

[JackTar]

Looking good big fella. Try adjusting the bars you have already got on there, just swivel them in the risers, don't put so much weight on your hand hold onto the tank with your thighs more. I used to put too much weight on my hands and after a 1200k trip I couldn't feel one of my thumbs for a fortnight.

[Elapid]

Thanks Blowie, I've had them in a few different positions and I'm getting the same result. And if I use the knees harder on the tank the sequins on me chaps will scuff the paint[xx(]

[JackTar]

Fair enough. Do you have a bedazzler? I love those things, very handy for the more flamboyant of us.

[stu]

Hey Kris,
This is really interesting, I hadn't considered this method for the sub frame mod. (I was thinking something more tubular and complicated} Any more progress as yet? Looking forward to seeing this all come together. Should look great.
Stu

[Elapid]

Hey Stu,

No progress over the last 4 days. I've been sick and barely able to get out of bed. The plates need a 20 degree bend in them, that will be done tomorrow and hopefully I'll be able to do some more on the weekend. As soon as I get some more done I'll get some more shots up.

Kris.

[stu]

Cheers mate, get well. I'll stay tuned.

[RevHead]

wered yar get the ova flow bottle ,cheers

[Elapid]

Revheadpete, in the first photo? That is a red rooster drink bottle. I binned it, so more than likely it has been recycled into a HSV Clubsport by now.

Kris.

[Elapid]

A few of you know not much has been done on the TRX this week because I have Ross River Virus(bloodtests will confirm next week) and have been feeling like shit. Anyway, today I'm starting to feel a bit better and had a call. Some bloke just bought my 1970 Ford Capri, so now I have a room that I can turn into "My Shed" and take all the bike bits and pieces out of the office. If I'm up to it I'll start fitting benches, lights and power points in the room next week. About bloody time!

Kris.

[Fight_fan]

Congrats mate! Thats good news! (The garage & car sale, not the Ross River)

[mitch.lax]

Looking bloody good mate. The bars are a tad high for my liking, but I'm loving the tail angle on the mockup. Tres cool

[Redmohawk]

I love the TRX taken a few for a ride from the local bike shop love the sound and the low end torque is good, top end well who cares you can make em go harder if needed. Looking very nice with the new ass mate.

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by Redmohawk

Looking very nice with the new ass mate.


Little bit of a concern when he was just talking about chaps Red, something you need to tell us mate?

[Elapid]

Had a bloke weld the sub frame brackets in this arvo. After I get back from Brisbane this weekend I'll get the sub on the bike.

Kris


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[damo1]

Nicly done mate thats gonna be a sweet ride when done.

Betcha Lucus is kicking himself now for getting rid of it.

[Elapid]

Funny you mention that Damo, I spoke to lucas the other day and he mentioned missing it.

Kris.

[Redmohawk]

Funny about the ass comment Jacktar, with you talking about Bedazlers, If I'm cruzing for a pillow biter I should come see you !
Dont stress to much mate your not my type I prefer my partners to have better tits and less chest hair lol

[Weaselman]

Looks good!... (Not Jacktar)

[BANDITROD]

looking good kris

[rod185651]

That tail is going to look perfect on the TRX, nicely done so far mate.

[Elapid]

Thanks fellas,

I got a bit more done today. There is sweet fuck all room in the new tail for all the electrical thinga me jigs, so I have to mod the base a fair bit to get everything where it needs to be. Looks good so far.

Cheers,

Kris.


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[stu]

Yeah that's nice Kris. Looking real good. I hate all that electrical shit, have fun with that!![}:)];):D

[Elapid]

Thanks Stu,

With a bit of luck it should be done in the next few weeks, then the front end swap will start.

Kris.

[Elapid]

Turns out I have totally fucked the frame, mounts and probably more. If anyone has a TRX frame laying around, can you give n a call? 0407 372 895. I'll just put the new front end on it and be done with that. Not a good day.

Kris.

[mitch.lax]

Shit mate, how'd you manage that?

[mozza]

whats the story with the frame ? What have you done to screw it ?

[Fight_fan]

Yeh wots the story mate? How is the frame fucked?

[Elapid]

The plates are welded in crooked, the mounting top holes are out of alignment and I can't cut them out without further fucking the frame. Once I find a new frame it will be all back to standard except for the front end swap.....providing I don't fuck that up too. Today has just been one of those days. When I noticed the sub frame was crooked I tried to grind a bit out of the cbr sub to get it back in alignment and because the only luck I have seems to be bad luck lately I did more damage I managed to do. Jim Beam time.

[sharky]

Tomoro is another day mate...you'll probably walk into the garage and see straight away how to fix it.

[timbo]

Mate that,s not good but i think Sharky is on to something.You have gone to far with it now to back away,forward is the way.Good luck

[mitch.lax]

Remember the streetfighter toolkit?

1.Angle grinder
2. welder
3. hammer
4. courage

[rod185651]

Post up some pics mate, hopefully some of the gurus can help with some advice.

[Gix11]

quote:Originally posted by Elapid

"Turns out I have totally fucked the frame"


Who told you that mate?

[Elapid]

I told me that Si. Because of where I cut the frame I don't even think I can re -attatch the old subframe. The easiest option is to get a new frame for it. I should never have started it in the first place. Time to park it in the shed for a while and forget it exists until I can find a replacement frame.

[Gix11]

Show us in details with photos mate, as I don't reckon it's a problem. Just need fine tuning. Show us.

[sharky]

Bloody right Si...Kris Get some pics up and explain the problem...something MUST be do-able...