Project Freestyle

[haro504]

i like it too im onthe fence about getting the passanger pegs so i think im gonna mount mine from the mounts in the tail.

[gogofizzpow]

Oh, I WAS complimenting, I would do what you have done in a heartbeat... you just have to do the 660 convo now...

[Freestyle72]

It's already has a 660 in it bored +1mm to 683. .

[Freestyle72]

Ok so I had a couple of small oil leaks and I just took care of them with new seals and such. No more leaks.

Got my self some SS brake lines front and back.

While I was riding home from work on Thursday my Resevoir mount (aluminum bracket) failed in fatigue mode. So I need to devise a new way for mounting that. I have tried a couple of new positions. I think I have something figured out. I will give it a shot tommorow morning and get picture up the brake lines and the new mount location for the shock resevoir.

I also am going to delete my rear brake resevoir and just run it with a plug and leave a little bit of line to behave as a resevoir. I have seen this done before. I don't think the rear brake moves enough fluid for this to ever become an issue. Someone correct me if I am wrong. Aside from that I have been riding the hell out of it and it's tons of fun. Handles great although the suspension needs some set up as it gets squirrelly on me when I push it sometimes The current wheel base is 56" I believe stock is 55.1".

My only complaint is the lack of wind protection riding a naked. Otherwise I couldn't be happier with the final product.

[thatkid]

Maybe you should take heed of advice when you ask for it.

You asked whats the best method of removing paint from the tank, sweekster replied Paint stripper. You however disregarded that advice, and took a dremel with some kinda grinding wheel and attacked the tank I bet the painter was very pleased. I suspect when TK said FAIL on the paint work he also spotted your blunder.

Those brackets were an instant FAIL, I knew they would vibrate then snap, would you listen probably not. You are a structural engineer after all.

You also have probably the only VR that is water cooled by rain water (probably containing salt and other contaminates) splashed up by the rear wheel in the world

You obviously ignore advice.
Good Luck

[Freestyle72]

WOW. Thank you for your un-informed post. TK was the one that suggested the 3M paint stripping wheel. Which is what I used. TK said fail on the picture taking. The bracket I admit is a mistake but I have figured out another way to mount it so I am going to with that. I am not sure why you are so upset with what I do with my bike? I actually took TK's advice I am not sure why you are upset. The VR is fine the way it is. The VR got wet in it's stock location I put some di-electric grease to protect the electrical connectors and it's been fine.

kleen strip will do it. Or use one of those scotch brite paint strippers that attaches to a drill.

This is what I used. Obviously you should work on your reading comprehension. And I know very well there is a picture with a dremel beside the gas tank. I am not sure why but your post is so off base it pisses me right off.

Next time you are going to make a post at least have some idea what you are talking about. Take a hike buddy.

[Freestyle72]

Fixed a couple things today that were bothering me. I am very happy with this now.



New resevoir location





SS lines in the front





SS lines in the back





New tank mount







Outside shot!

[haro504]

hey i have a shoelace myself hanging out of the passenger seat key hole im thinking of getting the key and cable and removing the tumblers to use any key. i like how your mounting you tank now looks like a good idea i would have done it alittle differently though hahaha. im hoping to get mine up and about next summer. looking good though

[Freestyle72]

Ya I am currently just using some aircraft cable at the moment.

[thatkid]

I've actually complimented you on your great work. I get very upset when I hear of parts falling off any motor vehicle, it's very dangerous especially for other road users! who may need to take evasive action, could have their tyres punctured, that part could bounce through their windscreen

Those sort of incidents can and have caused fatalities!!!! During my training SAFETY was drummed into me, I'm aware of the facts.

The new mounting point looks much improved & very secure

Regarding the water splashed onto the VR, those contaminates will get baked onto the cooling fins, reducing their efficiency (to cool the VR). Trust me on that.

Care to enlighten me as to what pictures you want? Or worst you just don't like how it looks?

They are too dark. I can't tell the quality of the paint job on the tank.

IMHO the best way to remove paint is how sweekster suggested, any abrasive/grinning wheel also removes the metal. You could use a DA (Dimple Action) sander with 240 grade discs. The dremel in the photo with a grinding wheel attached, not a "scotch brite paint stripper" implies that is what you used, and why the metal has been ground away (a painters nightmare)

EDIT, photos to prove the above fact where removed, not by me. They are however available to view on page 4 of this thread.

Im taking a verrrryyyyyy...................... looooooooooooong......... hike, obviously I know NOTHING

[omnivore]

My K5 GSXR1000's VR is in that same spot. No issues yet.

Great build. I wanna get me a 400 frame and title someday and gut my YZF for it's heart and stick it into the 400.
Cheap insurance, less weight, and a rarity.

A 100 hp 660 in a 350 lb bike would be so much fun. I even love your choce in headlights-I looked at the same ones, but need wind protection. A buell Ulysees Windscreen and headlight setup would suit m fancy. I realy like the gsxR swingarm conversion.

[trifgeorge]

Trimming rearset area

where exactly have you trimmed in the rearset area? I have a 1998 gsxr 600 swingarm and i got to this point, but i'm not sure where i have to grind to make it fit. thank you!

[apsolus]

awesome work. i just read your thread from page one. you are quite talented. now i need to get my bike together! btw i have an 02 zx6 and the VR is right in front of the wheel out in the open just like yours. thats the way it came from the factory and no problems yet, so im sure your fine. to bad on the res brakets, i likes how it looked from the rear having those canisters pointing out good work bro

[Freestyle72]

awesome work. i just read your thread from page one. you are quite talented. now i need to get my bike together! btw i have an 02 zx6 and the VR is right in front of the wheel out in the open just like yours. thats the way it came from the factory and no problems yet, so im sure your fine. to bad on the res brakets, i likes how it looked from the rear having those canisters pointing out good work bro

Thanks man I appreciate the kind words.


As far as the grinding goes you just have to see where the travel of the swinger is and grind where it's too thick to clear the frame.

[Fzrmike33]

So did you ever get your R6 tank to work ? any photos of final product ?