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***S14DB*** · 04-29-2009, 01:17 PM

Can you get rid of that airbox and put a K&N cone on?

*exitspeed* · 04-30-2009, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

Can you get rid of that airbox and put a K&N cone on?

Right now the ait box is off. You can see the hole where the filter and box were.

You talking about this?

I probably will go that route since I do plan on riding the bike a lot. I don't know how safe if would be to drive around with no filter for a long time.

murda-c · 04-30-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by exitspeed

Right now the ait box is off. You can see the hole where the filter and box were.

You talking about this?

I probably will go that route since I do plan on riding the bike a lot. I don't know how safe if would be to drive around with no filter for a long time.

It's a pretty bad idea on a bike...that front tire is gonna be kicking up grit the entire time you ride.

*exitspeed* · 04-30-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by murda-c

It's a pretty bad idea on a bike...that front tire is gonna be kicking up grit the entire time you ride.

So do I just leave it open the way it is?

***S14DB*** · 04-30-2009, 09:16 AM

It should be buried enough not to be exposed to the elements, bolted onto the carb. K&N was originally invented for motorcycle racing...

Are you getting another front fender?

*exitspeed* · 05-05-2009, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

It should be buried enough not to be exposed to the elements, bolted onto the carb. K&N was originally invented for motorcycle racing...

Are you getting another front fender?

I was not planning in it, no. I'm sure it'll make for a dustier ride. I have to do some searching to see what kinda fender would look good on there that is Cafe Inspired.

New pics of the seat progress. Shit is looking waaay better. I finally found the right tool for the job. I tried a bread knife, a hand sander (not an orbital one though), sandpaper by itself, and a wire wheel. Then I see my Wagner Paint Eater sitting there and decide to try that. BINGO. Not only does it take off a lot of material if you want it to, it can be very precise also. It also smoothed out the whole thing very nice. I'm pretty sure this will be the final shape. I'm thinking about cutting the lower half of the seat/plastic to make it more flat instead of that curved look. But for the seat part it's pretty much what I was lookin for.

And here you can see how much differently shaped it is now compared to a stock one.

I should be finishing up some work for a client in the next week and a half hopefully. That money is going entirely to the bike. Tires, paint, battery, and clip-ons...

More to come soon.

***S14DB*** · 05-05-2009, 02:58 PM

Here I thought I had found some parts for you today till I saw "1984+ Yamaha Virago 700, 750, 1000 & 1100" sigh, guess I'll keep looking...

ZenkiCam · 05-05-2009, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bubbles

Is it even possible to ride this thing and not exude cool?

Carrot Top could drop panties with this thing.

Well, maybe not carrot top but you get the idea.

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Originally Posted by Taniguchi_Is_#1

^^ lol at those tires.

that is a dirtbike.

0100 · 05-05-2009, 03:01 PM

Looking good!

napaKAliboog · 05-05-2009, 03:48 PM

Shit my project is put to sleep again... I just put a down on a 83' 928. I have to pick it up on monday! >.<

sb253 · 05-05-2009, 05:46 PM

the seat's coming along nicely, dude!

*exitspeed* · 05-15-2009, 07:35 AM

Some more work done over the last few days.

First thing is I had to fill in the area on the tank where the Yamaha emblem was. There was a clipy thing that the emblem screwed on to.

First I mixed up some Mar-Glass which I've never used before. Some pretty interesting stuff. It's like hard candy before it gets hard.

A couple layers of it. I'm new ot bodu work so I was just kinda winging it.

Random cool pic.

Got the tank sanded down nice and smooth. Needs some more work but it's about 80% there.

Then those lights dangling were bothering me as well as the two big ol horns and front turn signals. Removed those.

That's where I'm at now. Gonna finish the tank over the weekend hopefully.

***S14DB*** · 05-15-2009, 11:27 AM

You find new fenders or are going to put the old ones back on?

*exitspeed* · 05-15-2009, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

You find new fenders or are going to put the old ones back on?

I'm either gonna find new fenders or go without. The stock fenders are horrible.

ericcastro · 05-15-2009, 01:13 PM

Can you get different rims?

I think that would make a huge difference since the tank still sits at a slant.

let the filter stick straight out the side.

can you modify the fenders??

murda-c · 05-15-2009, 01:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exitspeed

So do I just leave it open the way it is?

no i meant running with no filter, lol.

***S14DB*** · 05-15-2009, 05:46 PM

Is that Bondo or Fiberglass Filler?

*exitspeed* · 05-15-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by S14DB

Is that Bondo or Fiberglass Filler?

Marglass. Filler with fiberglass in it. The good stuff.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericcastro

Can you get different rims?

I think that would make a huge difference since the tank still sits at a slant.

let the filter stick straight out the side.

can you modify the fenders??

I could get different rims, but I haven't looked for any really.

The fenders are pretty horrible. If anything I'll buy some cafe type fenders from another bike and put them on.

ZenkiCam · 05-16-2009, 12:15 PM

are you going to get custom ferrings made?

BustedS13 · 05-16-2009, 12:30 PM

try cutting the front fender down and spraying it black, might look alright... if not it looks fine without

*exitspeed* · 05-17-2009, 05:08 PM

Moar progress.

I'm getting close to being finished filling in the area on the tank. Needs a little more work but it's getting there. It's primered gray in the pic. I hung it from a tree to make it easier to paint.

Worked at the seat moar. I think the main problem was how the bottom of it swepted downward. It really threw it off. So I chopped that up and made it straight. There's some more finishing work to make it perfect though. And once the vinyl is over it you won't see anything. I'm not worried about the space between the frame. I'll either leave it or fill it with something minimal.

Here's the tank and seat together as a whole.

BustedS13 · 05-17-2009, 05:27 PM

clean it up and paint it and you're halfway there... i think i'd paint at this point as a motivator to finish up. looks good.

*exitspeed* · 05-17-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by BustedS13

clean it up and paint it and you're halfway there... i think i'd paint at this point as a motivator to finish up. looks good.

Cool. In the next two weeks I'm planning on doing the paint on the tank, getting rims, and the clip ons. Hopefully soon there will be pics of me on the thing.

I'm really happy with the positive feedback I've gotten from the work I've done. I've posted on a couple other websites and everyone has been really stoked about my progress. All my friends are really looking forward to me finishing it up so I can come riding with them.

soreballz · 05-17-2009, 07:00 PM

If you don't get new rims, at least clean and paint the ones you have. The green bike on the first page has those wheels, and they don't look like a burning pile of dicks.

Keep up the good work!

*exitspeed* · 05-17-2009, 07:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by soreballz

If you don't get new rims, at least clean and paint the ones you have. The green bike on the first page has those wheels, and they don't look like a burning pile of dicks.

Keep up the good work!

Rims are getting painted for sure. If you look at them the area that is silver will be matte black and then the rest will be gloss black.

*exitspeed* · 05-28-2009, 07:22 PM

I ordered my clip-ons and Pirelli's today. GOing to buy my helmet and gloves tomorrow.

*DJPimpFlex* · 05-28-2009, 07:49 PM

^ epic baller stat +1 for you

*exitspeed* · 06-04-2009, 11:30 AM

Got the Woodcraft Clip-ons today. I'll install'em later and post some pics!

BustedS13 · 06-04-2009, 11:36 AM

ooh GUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRL

*exitspeed* · 06-04-2009, 11:48 AM

Actually I forgot I have to modify the whole assembly that holds my headlight, and turns signals first. I'm gonna try to do that today and see where I get. Pics soon though.

04-29-2009, 01:17 PM	#121
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Can you get rid of that airbox and put a K&N cone on? __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

04-30-2009, 09:16 AM	#125
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	It should be buried enough not to be exposed to the elements, bolted onto the carb. K&N was originally invented for motorcycle racing... Are you getting another front fender? __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

05-05-2009, 02:58 PM	#127
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Here I thought I had found some parts for you today till I saw "1984+ Yamaha Virago 700, 750, 1000 & 1100" sigh, guess I'll keep looking... __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

05-05-2009, 03:01 PM	#129
0100 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New England Posts: 1,581 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Looking good! __________________ TougeHero.com l SilviaV8forums.com

05-15-2009, 07:35 AM	#132
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 20,898 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Some more work done over the last few days. First thing is I had to fill in the area on the tank where the Yamaha emblem was. There was a clipy thing that the emblem screwed on to. First I mixed up some Mar-Glass which I've never used before. Some pretty interesting stuff. It's like hard candy before it gets hard. A couple layers of it. I'm new ot bodu work so I was just kinda winging it. Random cool pic. Got the tank sanded down nice and smooth. Needs some more work but it's about 80% there. Then those lights dangling were bothering me as well as the two big ol horns and front turn signals. Removed those. That's where I'm at now. Gonna finish the tank over the weekend hopefully. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

05-05-2009, 03:48 PM	#130
napaKAliboog BANNED Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: los angeles Age: 32 Posts: 428 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Shit my project is put to sleep again... I just put a down on a 83' 928. I have to pick it up on monday! >.<

05-05-2009, 05:46 PM	#131
sb253 Zilvia Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WA Posts: 286 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the seat's coming along nicely, dude!

05-15-2009, 11:27 AM	#133
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	You find new fenders or are going to put the old ones back on? __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

05-15-2009, 05:46 PM	#137
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Is that Bondo or Fiberglass Filler? __________________ Comments should be taken as Opinions not as Statements of Fact

05-16-2009, 12:15 PM	#139
ZenkiCam Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Atlanta Georgia Posts: 931 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	are you going to get custom ferrings made?

05-16-2009, 12:30 PM	#140
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	try cutting the front fender down and spraying it black, might look alright... if not it looks fine without __________________

05-17-2009, 05:08 PM	#141
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 20,898 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Moar progress. I'm getting close to being finished filling in the area on the tank. Needs a little more work but it's getting there. It's primered gray in the pic. I hung it from a tree to make it easier to paint. Worked at the seat moar. I think the main problem was how the bottom of it swepted downward. It really threw it off. So I chopped that up and made it straight. There's some more finishing work to make it perfect though. And once the vinyl is over it you won't see anything. I'm not worried about the space between the frame. I'll either leave it or fill it with something minimal. Here's the tank and seat together as a whole. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

05-17-2009, 05:27 PM	#142
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	clean it up and paint it and you're halfway there... i think i'd paint at this point as a motivator to finish up. looks good. __________________

05-28-2009, 07:22 PM	#146
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 20,898 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	I ordered my clip-ons and Pirelli's today. GOing to buy my helmet and gloves tomorrow. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

05-28-2009, 07:49 PM	#147
DJPimpFlex Premium Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Age: 35 Posts: 6,151 Trader Rating: (115) Rides Gallery: DJPimpFlex Feedback Score: 115 reviews	^ epic baller stat +1 for you __________________

06-04-2009, 11:30 AM	#148
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 20,898 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Got the Woodcraft Clip-ons today. I'll install'em later and post some pics! __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

06-04-2009, 11:36 AM	#149
BustedS13 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Phoenix AZ Age: 36 Posts: 10,287 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ooh GUUUUUUUUUUUUURRRRL __________________

06-04-2009, 11:48 AM	#150
exitspeed aWingThing.com Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Milwaukee, WI Age: 41 Posts: 20,898 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Actually I forgot I have to modify the whole assembly that holds my headlight, and turns signals first. I'm gonna try to do that today and see where I get. Pics soon though. __________________ What I do for a living...www.mhrussell.com

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