Is that how they run the brake line normally? if not, that's a very cool mod idea.
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Is that how they run the brake line normally? if not, that's a very cool mod idea.
Nope, not standard. The holes are originally there for drainage, just need to widen the one near the caliper to 18mm to fit the banjo fitting through.Quote:
Originally Posted by LKC73
New brake line arrived and installed
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did a similar mod with the brakeline with the sssw on my 7/11...looking good
That's coming together well mate. Just an observation. Have you had anyone sit or push down hard on your tail unit since you added that brake hose? Just curious as to whether the compression will make the line longer and stick into the coil spring. Long shot, but a lot of people have done mods over the years and not allowed for suspension movement when it's just sat on the shed - they find out on the first ride - some with nasty results.
Sorry about the lack of updates fellas, totally forgot to update over here.
I have since moved the brake line slightly so there should be no issues with it catching. I also had the pipes ceramic coated and have begun working on mounts for my PC fans, will grab some pics when I'm home.
Also chassing some sort of exhaust that will.get me through inspection but fits on my mid pipe, would love some suggestions haha, all I've found so far is supertramp.
Aaaand here's the pic
https://i.imgur.com/DM1mUDd.jpg
Guys at Capital Precision Coating did a great job
Shit yea! That looks great hey? Nice work mate.
Thanks man! Glad I went with titanium, the colour is even better in person.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gix11
Can't resist taking a pic of that silhouette
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What colour should I paint her?
Its looking great, and maybe have white wheels red tank and tail with fender. seams to work so far bar the front wheel.
^^ what he said. I think a res and white combo would work a treat.
Definitely what I'm leaning towards at the moment, I think once I get the front wheel painted white it will contrast with the front fender much better.
Yep, will polish up nicely with a new paint job.
Took her for a slightly illegal ride, brakes feel good, suspension is good, power is great as is the sound. Reckon I'm about ready for another inspection, just need a baffle ;)
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Bike looks great and I'm sure you are pleased as mate! Great job.
Good times! Nice one mate.
Outstanding
Great feeling to getbyour project on the road. Well done mate
Fuck yeah! We all know that feeling
Fuck yeah, that's the winning feeling!
That is looking well cool mate!
Cannot find a single fecking baffle that'll fit the jardine can so I'll probably have to figure out something internal/custom.
On a happier note, picked this up today:
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Whaddaya think? Fighter or slap the fairings back on?
CBR 250RR?? I would personally put Fairings on it
Thinking that too, although the fairings are gonna need a lot of work to be presentable.Quote:
Originally Posted by rod185651
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She lives though, hopefully will start when I get the missing carb mounting bits I need.
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Got a friend that is doing big bore kits for them :)
BK Performance here in Brissy (http://www.bkperformance.com.au/
Russ is your man
Check out the Tyga fairing kits
That sounds sick, know what it takes the capacity up to?Quote:
Originally Posted by wackyrider
Mate used to have a tyga mc22, I prefer the oem fairing style. Also want to spend as little as possible on this bike given it was free.Quote:
Originally Posted by rod185651
Free bike! where the hell do I get a free bike from. I'd fighter it just for shits and giggles. Plastics are over rated.
Not too sure to be honest. Something like 280cc I believe. He was mentioning to me when I went to visit the shop as he's done it for his as well as for a customerQuote:
Originally Posted by I0seb
Just gotta have a mate whose stacked his and cbf repairing it/has already stripped parts he needs for his other cbr250rrQuote:
Originally Posted by LKC73
Hmm deffs something I'll look into when I've got the thing running, would be interested to see dyno numbers, particularly torque.Quote:
Originally Posted by wackyrider
I love the look of the small bore "Streetbomber" bikes out of Japan, like so:
This thing is probably my favourite:
https://www.instagram.com/p/BaqTaPzFzxV/?hl=en
More of these maniacs:
https://www.instagram.com/night.tune/?hl=en
Some of them have a real "No fucks given" look. Racing Beet Aeroshark front guard is de riguer.
https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-XO7APNjQC...rikuga_723.jpg
Now those are some nice bikes, super unique!Quote:
Originally Posted by GammaBoy
The brake lines on the last one are completely nuts, I love it haha
Today was a good day :D
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Got her registered last night, since then have put 200 of the best kms I've ever had on her. Also attended a local group ride where we attracted a lot of very gratifying attention.
Found a few things that need fixing though, I definitely have warped disc, I need more speedo magnets and running a bit lean so probably need a tune.
Apart from those niggles shes been perfect.
I also found the only practical use for a smartwatch, tuning my speedo
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Looks magic. It almost the perfect bike.
Wow, thanks! That's high praiseQuote:
Originally Posted by Squid
I have to say comparing how the bike handles now vs in stock form it's night and day. The short CBR forks and easily 20-30% weight drop have made an enormous difference. It feels much lighter than its wieght would indicate and is incredibly nimble in traffic, feels almost like a sumo.
Only thing I think needs changing are the headlight mounts as they limit the turning circle quite a bit.
Nice one Seb. Looks good mate.
I haven't logged in for a while...
I think I still have my stock vfr discs if you need them.
Mine is vfr is down to around 185kgs wet and say, 110hp (stock).
My MT09 is pretty much the same, which explains why a light weight VFR is hilarious.
which leads me to-
My wife is getting her L's. My MT09 will be getting moved on for a learner legal bike that I can commute on, and she can learn on.
Big Bore CBR 280, hey? That's learner legal ish....
Yes, squeezing my 190 odd cms onto a CBR 250 everyday may require renthals.
All good, gonna get a set of 330mm discs and space out the calipers.Quote:
Originally Posted by hooligan
Took her out to the local twisties this morning, suspension felt a little odd so I stopped in at the suspension smith who had a fiddle and made everything better.
That said I'm still gonna need to respring/valve the forks, shockingly CBR1000rr forks are sprung to heavy for a naked VFR.
So my laundry list of things to do is:
- New 330mm discs
- Make a coolant overflow tank
- RapidBike tune
- Suspension setup
- Paint/cf wrap the damn thing
Congrats on the rego, and its looking good mate.