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Trojan
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 09:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

...is making progress : )

Now that we have the exhaust system made we can sort out the fuelling a lot better, and just have the final touches and details to finish. 'Race' number plate uses quick release fasteners with custom headlight underneath.














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Crusty
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 09:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

That is a Beautiful Motorcycle!
BTW; the Springfield Mile is next weekend.
If you've never been there, you're missing one of the most exciting races of any kind, anywhere.
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Hughlysses
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 10:03 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Matt- Looks great. Any idea of how much weight you were able to shave off of it?
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Glitch
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 10:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I never really wanted a Sportster before
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Ft_bstrd
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 10:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Sweet. A tuber.
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Crusty
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)


It looks right


It looks like it would fit right in.
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Ducxl
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 11:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Awesome job! Doesn't look as aggressive as a Buell.Do i see a Buell idler pullie?

It also "looks" like it has a Carbon tank and tail.Does it?

It needs Blackstonetek CF wheels
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Trojan
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

It also "looks" like it has a Carbon tank and tail.Does it?


Yes indeed. Carbon tank cover, seat/tail unit, side panels, right side air scoop, front fender, upper & lower belt guards.

I may change the wheels but have to wait on availability ; )

Any idea of how much weight you were able to shave off of it?

Weight saving so far is a modest 23kg just by taking off some of the stock parts, but I haven't removed any roadgoing equipment and it will have lights, indicators, horn etc and be road legal. The replacement exhaust including link pie weights 3kg compared to the stock silencer/catalyst at 13kg!
If I get the wheels I am after then that will save an awful lot more, and I have work to do on the brakes yet.
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Cityxslicker
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 04:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

well hell if you are making it a track only bike, then you do get the weight savings you were talking about.

I like the look but I think I am leaning more to the FXDF for passenger riding. Gonna have to build the street tracker out of the XL883R that I have
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Brumbear
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 06:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well Done that is very nice
MMMM MMMMMM GOOOOD
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Ustorque
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 06:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

new exhaust looks worlds better than the stocker.......nice job!
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Skully
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 07:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice sliders!

Keith
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Not_purple_s2
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 07:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

NICE!

other than the enlarged airbox/scoop and exhaust are there any engine mods?
Do you have any idea what you gained from the intake and exhaust?
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Xl1200r
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 08:00 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Looks great, man. I woudln't trade my '64 for it, but this is a VERY sharp bike. My girlfriend sitting next to me even thinks it looks a lot better than stock, and the only reason she likes how her bike looks is because it's red, lol.
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Buellinachinashop
Posted on Sunday, August 24, 2008 - 08:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

nice work..very very nice
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Aeholton
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 03:40 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Very very nice! I really want HD to start selling them here in the US!!!!
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Wardan123
Posted on Monday, August 25, 2008 - 04:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Reminds me of...



I have always liked the look of that pipe...
I really like how you were able to take the "kink" out of it. (I know some like it kinky- I prefer it straight.)
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Trojan
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 05:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice sliders!

Keith


Of course I forgot to mention the superb rear axle sliders/paddock stand bobbins, manufactured specially for us by Keith at Dark Horse Moto : )
Quality, fit and finish are of course excellent as usual from Dark Horse Moto. Thanks : )
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Smoke
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 05:26 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

NICE WORK Matt!!!
tim
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