Monday, July 26, 2010

On yer feet!

Finally, the bearings, fork seals, and minutae of other parts were at the same place at the same time for once, and the bike is now on its "feet"...
Ok -- to make it "official".  Stock front wheel, bored hub to accept 636 front bearings, seals, and internal spacer; front 636 axle; 636 2003-04 triple clamps; 05-06 forks (also from a 636).  This setup allows the use of the stock front rotors as well (320mm), which again saves a bit of dosh.  Clip ons are from woodcraft.
Front radial master cylinder -- from a zx10, I think.  Brake lines are the stock rubber jobbies, and will have to do for now.  Still trying to fully bleed the system.  In need of some new brake pads!


At the back, the Penske rear shock -- a great buy on ebay -- essentially half price, and complete -- all the spacers and mounting doohickies were included.  Remote resevior is located on the other side of the bike.

Detail shot -- adjustable preload (of course), with compression and rebound as well.  Need to set up the sag and go from there.  Front bellypan has arrived from the UK -- needs proper ER6N mounts (on backorder, of course) which won't arrive until the middle of August.  Currently am modifying the bellypan to retain oil, and not just be an asthetic exercize.  Note in this pic that the brake reseviour for the rear has been removed -- I actually needed a lenght of hose for the front! 
Bodywork remaining (tank, front fender, and KTM mask) is currently curing after a coat of clear.  Actually have a Superduke (KTM) front fairing coming in as well, as it is a bit larger and will provide more of a windbreak for me 'ead.

1 comment:

  1. looks great, where did you get the carbon covers? I've been looking all over. Would you be willing to sell?

    email golfer12rwm@gmail.com

    Thanks,
    Rob

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