New handle bar set up almost complete.
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loopiemclooperson
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Your set up looks tough. Nicely done.
I like the heat shield on the Ultima pipe also.
I like the heat shield on the Ultima pipe also.
JRuw91
Member
Thank you. I was going for a different look. I still have all the original parts to the bike in good condition as well if I ever wanted to make it stock again. That’s a Leo Vince carbon fiber universal heat shield. I actually saw a guy on here with one and liked it so much I ordered one.
Interesting handlebar & riser setup. That ought to allow you to finely-tailor the handlebar position for comfort & control. It's certainly unique among these bikes.
Now, just polish that rear brake plate...it's detracting from the appearance of an otherwise very nice machine.
FYI, the engine guard will clear the head of this larger motor, though you may need to add spacers, or an extender plate, at the engine end. The make/break component is the headpipe. That may not clear the RH upright.
Now, just polish that rear brake plate...it's detracting from the appearance of an otherwise very nice machine.
FYI, the engine guard will clear the head of this larger motor, though you may need to add spacers, or an extender plate, at the engine end. The make/break component is the headpipe. That may not clear the RH upright.
JRuw91
Member
Thanks I will see what I can do with the engine guard. As far as the rear brake I’m wanting to put rear disc brake on so I’ve been hesitant to polish or clean it up too much back there. I appreciate all the input as usual from you all. It’s 5 degrees in Indiana and I was planning on doing more modifications to it over the winter so I cleared a spot in my back room for it
Looks like the RH side is a replacement, it's rotated ~4 degrees clockwise. So new tank decals are a good idea, they'll clean-up the visuals for very little money. Successful removal, prep & replacement is a bit tricky & painstaking, still well worth an afternoon's efforts, imho. If you want/need some instruction...this is the place to ask. For now, I'd prefer to keep the post length reasonable.
Nothing wrong with a rear drum brake, for any type of riding that's even remotely sane. It just needs to be in good working condition. That usually means clean, with new brake shoes, and within the 111mm wear limit. An afternoon spent sanding & polishing the brake plate can work wonders, no power equipment required. (If you do own a buffer setup, it'll be a much faster process.) Leaving the polished aluminum bare adds a nice bit a of extra bling, it just needs to be periodically maintained. Clearcoat knocks-down the gloss. A rear disc brake conversion is probably more money...and a lot more involved... than you realize at this moment. I can go into detail, if you like.
Coastal Redneck
120cc
HaHa, the hallmark of the true monkeybiker, wrenching on the bike inside the house... when ya start using the dishwasher to clean parts and the oven to cure high-temp paint, you've really upped your game, LOL.
mikejana
Active Member
and the fact that it is sitting on a "recycled" traffic sign
vintagehondatrailbikes
Member
I see that this heat shield is made in different sizes. Do you have a part number? Much appreciated!
JRuw91
Member
The Leo Vince universal shield comes in small medium or large. The size I have is a medium and is between 6-7 inches long I’m not sure exactly.