Author Topic: VOTE for Bike Of The Month - August 2009 (Read 26014 times)

Bonafide · « **Reply #50 on:** July 22, 2009, 07:42:12 am »

Quote from: freezingprocess on July 22, 2009, 05:18:25 am

Oh, by the way bonafide- I'm jealous of your brakes.

Thanks - I'm jealous of your attention to detail.

The previous owner who started the modifying process on the bike put those front brakes on. They will stop the bike like nobody's business. I even pulled a "steve mcqueen in the great escape" with the back brake yesterday just goofin off. The only problem: try as I might .. I cant get the front brakes to stop squeaking. New pads, new rotors, new pads again ... AARRRRGGHHHH!!

ttr400 · « **Reply #51 on:** July 22, 2009, 10:24:25 am »

Thanks to Ecosse for putting those pics up for me, my pc crashed and it's been a mission to get it sorted out again. I'll take some finished pics tomorrow. I started it up for the first time last week in I can't remember how many years. Just need a new front tyre and that's it I think. Hopefully having one brought out from the states next week.

A bit of background about my little Honda four. I bought it new in 1975 in the Uk and then shipped it to SA around 78/79, it's been through a few different styles over the years but I think this build is going to be it's last..!
A few details of the build:
Motor:
Yoshimura 466cc piston kit.
Fully ported cyl head/valves Kibblewhite valve springs TTR Ti retainers. Black heat dispersant ceramic coating.
Fast road/race webcam.
Fully balanced crank,rods,pistons etc. undercut gearbox, barnett clutch, Dyna ignition.
Many of my own TTR machined parts. Melba 70's wheels. Carbon fibre fenders. Exhaust header is from SS performance from the 70's that I have had ceramic coated. Bored out stock carbs.
That's it for now. and good luck to all. It's going to be a tough one.

Kevin

mattcb350f · « **Reply #52 on:** July 22, 2009, 11:38:47 am »

Quote from: ttr400 on July 22, 2009, 10:24:25 am

Motor:
Yoshimura 466cc piston kit.
Fully ported cyl head/valves Kibblewhite valve springs TTR Ti retainers. Black heat dispersant ceramic coating.
Fast road/race webcam.
Fully balanced crank,rods,pistons etc. undercut gearbox, barnett clutch, Dyna ignition.
Many of my own TTR machined parts. Melba 70's wheels. Carbon fibre fenders. Exhaust header is from SS performance from the 70's that I have had ceramic coated. Bored out stock carbs.
Kevin

Drool.....

Best of luck to all contestants for BOTM August 09!

Matt.

greenjeans · « **Reply #53 on:** July 22, 2009, 12:19:57 pm »

Kevin makes some quality parts.... I have a beautiful set of his preload adjusters on mine...was going to save them for my next project, but just figured I'd use them on this one until I ready for them on the "racey" bike. You can just see them in this pic. Check out his site: http://ttr400.com/catalog_3.html Loads of cool stuff.

Aaron Richard · « **Reply #54 on:** July 22, 2009, 12:24:32 pm »

I see alot of BCR stuff maybe he should get the parts supplier of the month

Really? · « **Reply #55 on:** July 22, 2009, 01:39:33 pm »

Greenjeans, I want that controller. Mine looks horrid compared to yours.

greenjeans · « **Reply #56 on:** July 22, 2009, 06:39:52 pm »

Quote from: TipperT on July 22, 2009, 01:39:33 pm

Greenjeans, I want that controller. Mine looks horrid compared to yours.

You should have seen it before I fixed it up. Was kind of tedious, but what a difference it made. Fresh paint and a little bake in the oven and it's as good as new. good for a weekend project...

Grizzly · « **Reply #57 on:** July 24, 2009, 08:38:05 am »

All these bikes could be winners. It was real hard to choose just one, shame we can't vote for more than one. Then I wouldn't feel bad about the bikes I didn't vote for.

Well done all.

mikeb4 · « **Reply #58 on:** July 24, 2009, 02:11:50 pm »

Bikes look great, let's see some more info and pics on them ..... I really enjoy the detail beyond just the two voting pics ...... loved the freezingprocess info under the seat and TTR closeups - awesome! - bring it on!

sangyo soichiro · « **Reply #59 on:** July 24, 2009, 02:21:23 pm »

Quote from: mikeb4 on July 24, 2009, 02:11:50 pm

Bikes look great, let's see some more info and pics on them ..... I really enjoy the detail beyond just the two voting pics ...... loved the freezingprocess info under the seat and TTR closeups - awesome! - bring it on!

I've also been wanting to see more pics and info. That is, to see a little more interaction between the contestants and the voters. Referring to a build thread is not much fun for us voters. $:-\$

Ecosse · « **Reply #60 on:** July 24, 2009, 02:54:59 pm »

Quote from: soichiro on July 24, 2009, 02:21:23 pm

Quote from: mikeb4 on July 24, 2009, 02:11:50 pm
Bikes look great, let's see some more info and pics on them ..... I really enjoy the detail beyond just the two voting pics ...... loved the freezingprocess info under the seat and TTR closeups - awesome! - bring it on!

I've also been wanting to see more pics and info. That is, to see a little more interaction between the contestants and the voters. Referring to a build thread is not much fun for us voters. $:-\$

+1 "rock tha' vote!"

sorry. $:-\$

greenjeans · « **Reply #61 on:** July 26, 2009, 04:29:49 pm »

Ok, I'll throw some more pics & info out there...
Bike was purchased for $400 about a year ago - complete, but not running. All the work was done by myself with one exception - powdercoating which luckily, was given to me by a vendor I send a bunch of work to. I've replaced the wheel bearings, steering bearings and swingarm bushings. Had to purchase new coils, wires and an ignition plate. Found a reproduction seat for $100 + shipping from Japan and couldn't be happier with the look and quality of it. Pipes were the big purchase, last November when the British pound was taking a beating, I was able to get them to my door for just under $675. Everything else was scrounged, re-used, and mainly cleaned and cleaned some more and then painted and cured in my oven when the wife wasn't looking. Painted the tins myself in a homemade paint booth (EZ-up 10x10 awning with plastic sheeting wrapped around it.)
All the engine covers were polished on my trusty sears buffer. Made new gaskets for them from sheet gasket material from the auto parts store. Most parts on these bikes can look horrible and turn out brand new looking. I refinished the handlebar controls and idiot lights - that was tedious and probably my least favorite of my projects, but it made the biggest difference. All in all, I'd say I have about $1700 spent, and who knows how many elbow grease hours....

This site gave me more than enough information and inspiration to keep things going. I am grateful to all. These bikes are really fun and quite a rewarding experience. The only thing I ever wanted after lurking around this site for a while, was to somehow get a bike nominated for BOTM. I can't begin to tell you guys how happy I am to be included in such fine company. Thanks again. Here's some more random photos....

greenjeans · « **Reply #62 on:** July 26, 2009, 04:33:48 pm »

pics, pics and more pics

Ecosse · « **Reply #63 on:** July 26, 2009, 04:35:14 pm »

the combo of black and copper (?) looks #$%*in' gj!

like black bars even more now.

jmuthaf · « **Reply #64 on:** July 26, 2009, 06:09:17 pm »

Saw bgfootball67's bike in person today at mid-ohio, and was pretty impressed with it!the x pipe exhaust system is cool. Only thing i'd do different about his bike would be adding Rearsets.

Greenjeans, i love the look of your bike, are those firestone tires? Where did you purchase them from?

FREQUENCY 24.7 · « **Reply #65 on:** July 26, 2009, 10:09:09 pm »

i too saw bgfootball67's bike in person at mud ohio and thought the paint job looked official. a good weekend for sure.
-a

Bonafide · « **Reply #66 on:** July 28, 2009, 09:52:13 pm »

If I aint working ... I'm ridin. Hit the local weekly bike night tonight. Made it home minutes before a thunderstorm dropped buckets.

As for build thread pics for people too time constrained or lazy to browse the projects area.

Before ...

During ..

After ...

Today ...

mikeb4 · « **Reply #67 on:** July 29, 2009, 07:18:45 pm »

Very creative greenjeans .... and really nice work

Bonafide .... love the instruments & mounts, and the black finish is awesome ... does it help having the tank/seat made of metal vs the fiberglass?

Bonafide · « **Reply #68 on:** July 29, 2009, 08:27:00 pm »

Quote from: mikeb4 on July 29, 2009, 07:18:45 pm

Bonafide .... love the instruments & mounts, and the black finish is awesome ... does it help having the tank/seat made of metal vs the fiberglass?

Thanks and I dunno about metal vs fiberglass. Never had fiberglass parts on a bike. I bought a metal one due to my concern with longevity and IF I lay it down, will it hold up. Painted fiberglass (cars) dont seem to hold their shine and you'll see spiderweb cracking in the paint after time. That and the "will it come apart if I low side?" question that plays in my head all the time. I know Benjie recommends you use a metal tail section if you plan to relocate the battery under the seat - for better strength maybe?

Bonafide · « **Reply #69 on:** July 30, 2009, 12:21:20 am »

some times deciding which bike to ride can be difficult.

greenjeans · « **Reply #70 on:** July 30, 2009, 04:57:48 am »

Wish I had those problems.....

Ecosse · « **Reply #71 on:** July 30, 2009, 09:42:07 am »

Quote from: Bonafide on July 30, 2009, 12:21:20 am

some times deciding which bike to ride can be difficult.

see, this is where you slipped up. clearly someone displaying such hubris (and two #$%*in' bikes that aren't mine) does not deserve botm.

next you'll be posting about how you also sleep with a redhead and brunette.

Bonafide · « **Reply #72 on:** July 30, 2009, 10:53:27 am »

Quote from: Ecosse on July 30, 2009, 09:42:07 am

see, this is where you slipped up. clearly someone displaying such hubris (and two #$%*in' bikes that aren't mine) does not deserve botm.

heh ... some times I do wake up in frantic state of mind, run down to the garage and turn on the lights ... just to make I havent been dreaming. "Ahhhhhh ..."

Every now and then - at some point in your life - all the stars line up making things feel perfect. The problem occurs when you get the insurance bill for a Ducati. Not sure how long I can afford to ride the stupid-expensive thing.

Ecosse · « **Reply #73 on:** July 30, 2009, 08:25:24 pm »

personally, i prefer brunettes too.

Ryan 550k · « **Reply #74 on:** July 31, 2009, 08:52:47 am »

Quote from: Bonafide on July 30, 2009, 12:21:20 am

some times deciding which bike to ride can be difficult.

So which model Ducati is that anyway?

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