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Fginn
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 03:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Does anyone know where to get a longer shift linkage? I'm talking about the tube that is threaded at both ends. I need one about 3/4 to 1" longer than the one on my bike which is 8 1/2".My bike is 96 S-1. Thanks. Fred
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Whodom
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 06:33 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You can make an "extender" for the linkage with a short piece of threaded rod (or a machine screw with the head sawed off) and a coupling nut. The "X-1 Files" page has a paragraph about how to improve the 2001/2002 shifter that explains how to do it:

http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/Marriott/x1/

Your 96 may require different sized hardware, but the principle is the same.
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Aaomy
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 08:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

say please and be specific on you measurements,, what thread are the hemi joints on the end? do you know? probably want nice shiny al dont ya?
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Fginn
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 11:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Aaomy, 9.5" length would be fine, but I don't know the thread size, one end is left hand threads. Fred
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Djkaplan
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 02:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Actually, the coupling nut idea seems like the simplest solution. I need to get a longer rod so I get my range of adjustment back on my relocated shifter.

Aaomy, do you have a collection of reverse thread taps?
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Aaomy
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 06:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

nope not too many left hand thread taps kicking around.. a few but not a lot.. if you knew the size i could look.. try measuring the od of the thread and measure 1" of thread and count the number of "points" or an 1/2" and double the # that will give you threads pre inch..

djkaplan: were you the guy checking out my shifter set up? broken foot peg thread? if so i may be posting some more projects tonight!!
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Chris_mackay
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2005 - 09:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

1/4-28
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Aaomy
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 10:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

thanks mackay,,, tap ordered today,,, or at least the lefty,,, whats the od on the al tubing. 5/16" 3/8"???
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Rick_a
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There's a touring footpeg kits for S2's that come with a longer rod.
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Aaomy
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 12:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

in that case i may have a spare kicking around already.. ill measure it when i get home tonight.
i didnt think it was longer though.. know soon enough..
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Djkaplan
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 01:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Where in the heck can you get that kit?

Aaomy, lets see some of those pics!
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Aaomy
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 11:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

rick a
that s2t rod is shorter,, kinda thought it was. it measures 6 inches.. havent played with one i quite a while so had to check both..the taps should be in shortly i hope. some times next day some times next week? sorry i havent been able to post any of the picks yet,, hears todays project. thought it might make a nice teaser for you..
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Aaomy
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 11:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

P.S. fginn,,, fred hey pm me with your personal info..." address" ..

aaron
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Djkaplan
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 08:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Mother of all venturi rings...
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Ara
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 11:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I'd love to see comparitive dyno runs between your venturi ring and the Screaming Eagle unit. You do beautiful work!
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Aaomy
Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hey guys left hand tap is in,, just need od and your address fred..
hopefully ill get a chance to finish the air cleaner assembly tonight ..
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Ara
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 11:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Aaron,

What's the story on that venturi ring??? Inquiring minds and all that. It's a work of art!

Russ
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Aaomy
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

ok fred,, 3/8 od 9, 1/2" long,, 6061 billet al, right hand 1/4-28 one end, left hand 1/4-28 the other and satin finished right now,, want a quick polish on it too?,, shes ready,, need you address though?
russ,, more picts tonight. check back latter.
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Rick_a
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I searched online for that kit. I don't remember which dealer stocked 'em. I can find out once I find that part # again.
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Aaomy
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

the kit has long since been obsoleted. if you want the part # ill look at the package when i get home and post them. dont know why, the rod in the kit is only 6" long..
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Aaomy
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hey guys been promising more teasers of the air cleaner assembly..






its designed to work with the stock s2 cover and use a 2" k&n element, the cover bolts to the top plate and seals against the filter. always hated that stock cover post in my venturi!! center cone to help control turbulence and smooth the increase in air velocity.. will post more picts when i start posting the rest of the projects i did to her.. still putting her back together right now.. aaron
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