Author Topic: Biker Build off is here Aug 18th the deadline for completion. (Read 14977 times)

ElCheapo · « **Reply #150 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:19:23 AM »

spocket side, yep needs a cotter key

andy750 · « **Reply #151 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:24:00 AM »

Hey Tom,
I have to hand it to you for delivering the goods. Impressive looking bike and putting your reputation on the line for a 24 day bike build is equally impressive.
Just wanted to offer my congratulations as it has been an interesting few weeks following your progress.

cheers
Andy in Boston

ElCheapo · « **Reply #152 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:28:21 AM »

Thanks man, I could not have got it all done without my wife., She has been great during this whole project as I built solid right through her B-Day

She kept me focused, and stabbed at my ego when I wanted to give up.

Rushoid · « **Reply #153 on:** August 21, 2006, 10:32:15 AM »

Wow, dude! That really looks killer!

So are you going to sell it now or keep it for promotions, etc. ?

BTW, what kind of fairing is that? I've been looking into getting one for my bike.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #154 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:04:12 AM »

And JP, to satisfy the skeptisim.... She will be going on the dyno. I have no problem putting my money where my mouth is. No offense taken

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #155 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:30:33 AM »

Dyno =

ElCheapo · « **Reply #156 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:45:08 AM »

I'll try not to hurt the dyno

LOL

mlinder · « **Reply #157 on:** August 21, 2006, 11:47:15 AM »

He said close to 90hp at 9k rpm, which isnt completely unrealistic for a 600cc bike, assuming flow is good, though I'd guess we'd need to see higher than 9k RPM to see those figures. 150hp per litre is (relatively) easy for smaller engines.
That would put RWHP at about 70ish.

Would be a fun ride, for sure, even at 60-70 hp.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #158 on:** August 21, 2006, 12:53:19 PM »

Just got her back from a short run. Did ok. Just the clutch is a bit on the off side. My feet are so damn huge I will have to make a special lever for the shifter like I did for the brake lever. I think the brake lever has 4 bends in it to clear the pipes.

Size 13's dont fit anywhere. You know what they say about those guys with huge feet..................................... they have huge shoes

my78k · « **Reply #159 on:** August 21, 2006, 01:07:58 PM »

Excellent Build! However, I have to say that I just can't get past that fairing...I hate fairings on SOHC's even Cafe's...but then again what the hell do I know?

Dennis

ElCheapo · « **Reply #160 on:** August 21, 2006, 02:46:23 PM »

Quote from: my78k on August 21, 2006, 01:07:58 PM

Excellent Build! However, I have to say that I just can't get past that fairing...I hate fairings on SOHC's even Cafe's...but then again what the hell do I know?

Dennis

I was torn on this subject. As a rider I like my bike like a woman. naked.....

But show says fairing all over it. $:-\$

JP · « **Reply #161 on:** August 21, 2006, 04:19:49 PM »

I deffinately am excited to see a dyno chart. Not to prove any stupid point, just to see. It deffinately sounds like it is putting out some high #'s if it was able to get squirelly so easy. I deffinately think that 70hp in one of these little bikes would be a real handful- and fun!

Good luck,
JP

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #162 on:** August 21, 2006, 06:50:19 PM »

Well done Tommy

ElCheapo · « **Reply #163 on:** August 21, 2006, 09:25:15 PM »

She was squirley enough that I got the attention of the local law already. Got stopped for the first time about no plates. I think the guy was looking to see the bike more than being concerned with the fact that the registration was crap.

Good thing too.

dgfischer · « **Reply #164 on:** November 01, 2006, 01:59:49 AM »

Quote from: ElCheapo on August 21, 2006, 11:04:12 AM

And JP, to satisfy the skeptisim.... She will be going on the dyno. I have no problem putting my money where my mouth is. No offense taken

Just curious, did you ever get the Dyno results?

Hockers Choppers · « **Reply #165 on:** January 25, 2007, 01:35:54 PM »

anyone hear if Tom got this thing dyno'd?

my78k · « **Reply #166 on:** January 25, 2007, 06:46:11 PM »

Before this gets out of hand again I am going to plug my ears and quietly hum to myself as I walk briskly away in the opposite direction...

Dennis

mrbreeze · « **Reply #167 on:** January 25, 2007, 06:51:31 PM »

DAMN!!!!!....talk about beatin' a dead horse!!!!!

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #168 on:** January 26, 2007, 04:06:34 AM »

Quote from: mrbreeze on January 25, 2007, 06:51:31 PM

DAMN!!!!!....talk about beatin' a dead horse!!!!!

How much do you want for that dead horse mate? I need a new punching bag!

Hockers Choppers · « **Reply #169 on:** January 26, 2007, 05:22:06 AM »

Guess I missed something here?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #170 on:** January 26, 2007, 08:53:21 AM »

people died asking that question

do you feel lucky?....well do ya?

CaféElite · « **Reply #171 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:23:43 PM »

Pretty nice build for only 24 days and under 500 dollars(not including man hours since time is never free). I do have a couple beefs though considering this was built for a show... I like someone else said am completely against the fairing, on our bikes I just dont think they flow. I am not a big fan of running w/ a plain old rotor, you should have drilled it out and made it look sporty\fast. Also based off the pics it seems like little things like brackets and the like are rusting or were never cleaned up... that kind of stuff will kill you at shows.
To my understanding anytime you do heat wrap on exhaust your suppose to start at the exhaust tip and work your way to the header end. If you do it the other way like in the case of this bike the lip of the wrap is in the up position which leaves it to catch water, gas, dirt and other crap which will work its way into the wrap and cause corrosion.

Again I just want to say w/o the fairing I think this bike is great, not what I would considering show quality but very close and would look better then most at the local coffee shop.

Great job!

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #172 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:44:03 PM »

This should be good

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #173 on:** January 26, 2007, 12:51:43 PM »

Oohh Maannn! Remember to take your meds and count to 5 before answering Tom!

dusterdude · « **Reply #174 on:** January 26, 2007, 01:00:33 PM »

oh yea,im salivating waiting for this.

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