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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 6:40 pm Post subject: Tengai Adventure Bike. |
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Been working on the KLR past few days with the first of many mods for the year ahead.
First additions are a pair of fog light brackets, which mount between the indicators and the fairing.
They are held in place by a single 8mm bolt plus the two bolts that mount the indicator.
I'm also making a stone guard for the headlight which will be attached to the side fairing screws.
After thats sorted i'll be working my way through this list.........
Renthal bars
Progressive fork springs.
Hagon rear shock.
One off ally sump guard.
Custom pannier frames with extra fuel/water tank*.
Ally top box* (cheers BarryH for links)
Conti TKC 80 tyres.
DID chain and sprockets.
And renew bearings in wheels and suspension......phew !!
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megawatt Speedway Rider
Joined: 03 Apr 2009 Posts: 485 Location: Northiam, near Rye
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:03 pm Post subject: |
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You gonna make the pannier frames yerself? I'll be interested in some pix and write up of progress?? _________________ Why pay someone else, do it yerself |
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:13 pm Post subject: |
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megawatt wrote: | You gonna make the pannier frames yerself? I'll be interested in some pix and write up of progress?? |
Sort of,yes . I have a pair of frames off a BMW from which i have removed all original fittings. Thanks to Barry i obtained a 5ltr fuel tank from Mailspeed Marine, which is only 70mm wide.
Will look something like this.....
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BarryH Cabbage club member #1
Joined: 25 Jun 2004 Posts: 7579
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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I've got tube bender buried somewhere. I'll dig it out, if you need it just shout..... |
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Tango Sicknote - The Prophet Of Doom
Joined: 30 Dec 2005 Posts: 5854 Location: Looking for a + 10 @ Rising :-0
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Posted: Sat Feb 18, 2012 7:37 pm Post subject: |
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That Tengai is getting like triggers broom ... _________________
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 4:21 pm Post subject: |
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Look forward to seeing it expedition prepped _________________
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Tusky Pie Dipper
Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 11549
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Posted: Fri Mar 09, 2012 8:23 pm Post subject: |
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biggus wrote: | Look forward to seeing it expedition prepped |
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:16 pm Post subject: |
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Stone guard finished. Renthal bars on but just need to 'adjust' mirror mounts slightly in order to squeeze all the controls on. Will then make a start on the rack.
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:38 pm Post subject: |
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Bit more done this week as i've made a start on the pannier frames. Top mounts made up and welded on.
The frames now need a brace across the rear and futher supports from the front to a point on the frame, but i've yet to work out where. To complete the frames, i need to fabricate brackets to hold the spare tank in place.(masking tape just 'aint strong enough )
Before paint all brackets will have corners rounded off to tidy things up.
Also need to finish fitting the Renthal 'Dakar' bars so that i can cross them off the list.
.......Still plenty to do. _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
Joined: 23 Apr 2009 Posts: 1907
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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Waki, on mine the pannier racks attach to the rear footrests at the front, then have a brace which runs behind the number plate at the rear.
I'll get you some pics up tomorrow when it's light.
P.s. what hand guards are you using? I have some spare barkbusters vps plastics with the adjustable wind guard if they are of any use to you? |
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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nosnowking wrote: | Waki, on mine the pannier racks attach to the rear footrests at the front, then have a brace which runs behind the number plate at the rear.
I'll get you some pics up tomorrow when it's light. |
Cheers Chris, that would be a help. Trying to make use of a mounting point which doesn't involve altering anything.
nosnowking wrote: | P.s. what hand guards are you using? I have some spare barkbusters vps plastics with the adjustable wind guard if they are of any use to you? |
I have a set fitted with a strong aluminium brace that fixes into the end of the bars. I've also added to these an extended wind deflector. Thanks for the offer. _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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southernspeed MotoGP Racer
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:15 am Post subject: |
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Not sure on what sort of clearance you have under the frame but the Dakar bikes have to use a water reservoir that fits under the engine. Good for keeping the weight low if you have room. Could be worth looking into. _________________ It's not the speed of life that bothers me, it's the sudden stop at the end!
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nosnowking World Superbike Racer
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:33 am Post subject: |
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If you can tear your eyes away from the massive chicken strips and rusty chain for just a moment, here are the photos Waki. On the V the rear footrest support has a screw thread built in to affix the pannier brackets, but you still get the general idea.
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2012 2:29 pm Post subject: |
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Great help Chris, cheers. As i can remove the footrest brackets from the KLR, it shouldn't be too much trouble to drill and tap a couple of holes.
southernspeed wrote: | Not sure on what sort of clearance you have under the frame but the Dakar bikes have to use a water reservoir that fits under the engine. Good for keeping the weight low if you have room. Could be worth looking into. |
Had thought about that, but more about tool storage. Will give this idea more thought. _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 10:03 pm Post subject: |
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Collected some goodies today from SouthernSpeed Still awaiting new shock though. Hagon originally said around 10 days delivery from order.....now they're saying 4 weeks !
Had to remove Renthal bars as i couldn't get the grips, switches and mirror mounts to fit together on bars . Options are....leave off mirrors (no way), make new, narrower mirror mounts or modify lever pivots to include mirror fittings.
In the mean time, i need to get bike Mot'd so that i can get it into work to finish rack. .....and the clocks ticking. _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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Tusky Pie Dipper
Joined: 12 May 2005 Posts: 11549
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Posted: Fri May 25, 2012 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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moriwaki wrote: | Collected some goodies today from SouthernSpeed Still awaiting new shock though. Hagon originally said around 10 days delivery from order.....now they're saying 4 weeks !
Had to remove Renthal bars as i couldn't get the grips, switches and mirror mounts to fit together on bars . Options are....leave off mirrors (no way), make new, narrower mirror mounts or modify lever pivots to include mirror fittings.
In the mean time, i need to get bike Mot'd so that i can get it into work to finish rack. .....and the clocks ticking. |
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biggus illitterātus
Joined: 21 Aug 2004 Posts: 31748 Location: Hotel California
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Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Looking forward to seeing the prepped bike _________________
www.bigguspicus.co.uk
There are 10 types of people in the world: those who understand Binary and those who don't
There are II types of people in the world: those who understand Roman numerals and those who don't.
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 10:06 pm Post subject: |
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New shock ........and horror ! Pulled out the old shock to be replaced with new Hagon unit. While i was at it, i greased all the linkage pivots.
Old and new.
To pre-load the old shock, you just turned the hex adjuster at the top, with a range of 5 settings. The hagon has the screwed collar set up....
However, once fitted it's a pain to adjust with very limited access. I now have to use two 'C' spanners with a 45 deg offset . Definately not a quick op to change settings....unlike before.
Next up.....fork springs. _________________ Just call me Waki. |
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Matty Cant keep it up!
Joined: 25 Mar 2004 Posts: 3547 Location: Peacehaven, somewhere between the mad house and my bike!
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Posted: Tue Jun 26, 2012 3:22 am Post subject: |
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I found it easier to remove the shock for adjustments. I hate those adjuster rings!
Looking good though |
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moriwaki Fleetwood Mac
Joined: 20 Jan 2007 Posts: 4076 Location: Stuck in the middle.
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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Almost there Pannier frames finished to included fuel / water tank cradle, progressive fork springs fitted and side stand 'foot' enlarged. Only leaves ally sump guard to make, fit tyres and fabricate new mirror mounts so that i can use the Renthal bars.
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Willz Cyclist
Joined: 05 May 2012 Posts: 40 Location: Reigate
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Posted: Thu Sep 27, 2012 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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looking good waki |
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