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vort28



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 27, 2021 11:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've also used Odyssey batteries , they are GREAT for starting and duration , however they are VERY HEAVY !!!
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PostPosted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 12:40 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Does the Odyssey battery really weigh 15.5 lbs (7.0 kg)?
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vort28



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PostPosted: Tue Mar 23, 2021 10:59 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

polyesterpig wrote:
Does the Odyssey battery really weigh 15.5 lbs (7.0 kg)?


They are HEAVY , although from memory they do 2 variants of each model . One variant is steel reinforced for crash performance so even HEAVIER Shocked Laughing
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LucasJ



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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 4:03 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alright fellas, winter has finally come to an end. Spent a few hours steam cleaning and getting the bike ready for a test run. Turns over and sounds healthy. Just need some fresh plugs and oil and we’ll be good to hear it fire! Running dummy 1098 stock pipes for now, just to have something in place.


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Jaguar



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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 1:54 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How do the 1098 pipes fit?
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LucasJ



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PostPosted: Sat May 08, 2021 3:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jaguar wrote:
How do the 1098 pipes fit?


The stock 1098 pipes are the same diameter but are not angled perfectly so with some slight pipe bending, I think they would work well. I have yet to fit them with the tail section, so I’ll report back when I get to it. The cans are a good fit, the contoured pipe leading to the can is a bit off.

I am a fan of the TwoBrothers carbon pipes on Japanese twins - the V.A.L.E. System has the exhaust cans detached from the entry pipe and allows for a significant amount of adjustment. That is my current plan moving forward.
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Jaguar



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PostPosted: Sun May 09, 2021 11:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You peaked my interest.

My SB8K SM has the OEM cans for now.
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LucasJ



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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2021 4:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It’s alive!

[url] https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cWRsLxVi0PE[/url]

Idles and runs great so far.

Fuel tank is leaky at the separation seam. Will need to fix before test ride, so it’ll be a bit I’m sure.

Next steps:
Fuel tank repair
Exhaust fabrication
Seat fabrication. Thinking of 3D printing a base for now. Let me know if anyone has a better idea

Can’t sleep. This thing kicks ass
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Jaguar



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PostPosted: Sun May 23, 2021 12:57 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you need help with the carbon, reach out to Matt.
http://www.tannermatic.com/

He can sort almost anything.
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LucasJ



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PostPosted: Mon May 24, 2021 5:13 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the referral, Jaguar. I’ll have to give him a call and see what he thinks. Looks like a really experienced guy. Greatly appreciated
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Jaguar



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PostPosted: Mon May 24, 2021 8:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

LucasJ wrote:
Thanks for the referral, Jaguar. I’ll have to give him a call and see what he thinks. Looks like a really experienced guy. Greatly appreciated


He is legit.
Local racing legend too.
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LucasJ



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PostPosted: Tue Jun 01, 2021 7:14 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Quick snapshot. Coming along nicely
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LucasJ



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 27, 2021 5:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote



Can’t resist a good shot. Still some work left but it’s coming along nicely
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vort28



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Jaguar wrote:
You peaked my interest.

My SB8K SM has the OEM cans for now.


I got some carbon end cans made at a local exhaust place for mine.

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LucasJ



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 13, 2022 3:14 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It’s been way too long since posting any progress. Finally got around to working on this again.
Caswell coated the tank near the heat damaged area - turned out great
Worked on the exhaust situation. Tried to salvage what I could from the old system. Turns out the inlet and outlet caps are solid! Also all the brackets are restorable.



Also… they fit 1098 cans pretty well!

Will rivet them together and post the outcome. Just a tad shorter.

Also sourced a proper fuel connector from a shop in France. One had melted



Am happy to say that this machine is 98% restored. Exhaust fitting and some minor wiring for the tail lights and we’ll be in business. New chain and rubber too. Smells really good



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