The first of the items from the insurance money came in.
Arrow Cans. Unfortunately or fortunately depending on how you look at it the cans don't fit on the stock headers cause the pipe is too damn big so all I could do is take pictures and wait till the headers get here.
My buddy came over last night and helped me pull off the lower clutch cover and alternator cover so I can send them for black paint and to machine off the unneeded areas around the clutch pack. A buddy talked me into this the other night and after seeing everything apart I'm seeing that it is going to be really freaking cool. No less, Here are some pics. I'll keep updating this thread as more parts get in and the bike comes back together. As you can tell I'm just a little excited. It's kind of like Christmas for me right now. This thing is gonna look bad-assed.
Arrows
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It's too big
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My ingenious method for holding the wheel/engine still while trying to break the clutch pack loose.
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/ducati%20work/Picture006.jpg)
another ingenious made up tool to remove the bolts holding the clutch basket on but keeping the engine from turning
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/ducati%20work/Picture005.jpg)
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Success
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And the alternator cover side
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(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/ducati%20work/Picture014.jpg)
and here are a few pics of a CNC milled clutch cover. Kick Ass
(http://www.kaemna.de/pic/katalog/v2testa027detail.jpg)
(http://www.ducaticorsa.com/PICT0917%20(Large).JPG)
(http://www.foxperformanceengines.com/images/clutch%20cover%203.jpg)
I love those cut covers [thumbsup]
[thumbsup] [thumbsup] [drink]
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Quote from: TAftonomos on October 28, 2008, 07:50:17 PM
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Hell yah. That Modification is awesome. I can't wait to get this thing back together.
Now those milled covers are awesome [thumbsup]
neato. [thumbsup]
(i too dig the vented covers.)
Fantastic... another mod to add to the list!
Those shots of milled covers are awesome. I'm not sure I am going to pull apart my functioning bike to do it, but if I am ever in a rebuild situation - Hell Yea! Can't wait to see pics when your bike is together. [thumbsup] [popcorn]
Gold wheels pregnant doges!
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/Picture196.jpg)
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Wipe that grin of your face, ;D
Thats not me in the pictures
This is what I look like
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/Deals%20gap%20trip/Picture-013.jpg)
But I don't think there is anyone that is gonna stop grinning when they got arrows and forged marchesini's BABY!!!!
Those gold wheels look great! Are those the same wheels that were posted by another member on the parts for sale section?
Nicely done sir. [thumbsup]
Vote for Pedro.
Yep, I posted a pic over there too saying hey I got them and this is what they look like. MonsterSteve had them on his red s2r1000
Got some more stuff today. Including the milled clutch cover. Putting it back together tomorrow.
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/Picture206.jpg)
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man that cover looks AWESOME!!!!! how much did the milling cost? im sure isnt high tech stuff, just a straight up cut right?
Love those gold rims man!!!!!
Dude.... those cans looked cool when you were holding them in the low position. Keep up the good work, looking good.
I had a friend that was going and doing the milling on his own and my insurance money just happened to coincide with his work. I saw some people online charging $75 to do it. That is about what I paid.
bike is back on the road.
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still waiting on a few more things but at least the motor is back holding oil again.
are those wheels P/Ced or anodized?
I hate to do this to you at this stage in the game.... but I was looking at it. With all those cherry gold bits on it, the tank would look absolutely schweeeet if you took off the stock stripes and had gold ones painted on. Black with gold stripes.... it's a classic(Hertz Shelby Mustang anyone?).
I believe they are Powder coated. It's whatever Marchesini does from the factory.
As far as the gold stripe goes. Yes I know, several people have suggested it and I think it's a good idea as well.
Got the Arrows installed Here are some pictures and a youtube video :) It is silly loud. I love it! Oh and don't forget. I got these and some other choice add ons from chris at motorcyclewishlist.com :) All very nice stuff.
The video has just the udder first for comparison.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed-Cew0dhJ8 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed-Cew0dhJ8)
(http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r197/vw151/IMG_4989.jpg)
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added rear sets yesterday. Picked up a used set of Ducati Performance Ergal Rear sets. Does anyone else have these, if so does anyone have the special 6 pin tool to use the lock bolts rather than re-using the big bolt from the old rear sets. Need to get the correct CRG levers and I'll be good to go for the spring.
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Bike looks good, but I am going to disagree with you on the Arrows. Previous exhaust had better aesthetics.
The straight udder? If you heard them back to back you'd disagree. The arrows are possibly the best sounding pipes I've ever heard. I like the look better too but I think that is a pretty highly debated topic on this forum. I really liked the shotgun pipes, even stock.
That yellow chair is tits! [thumbsup]
Quote from: KEH on February 05, 2009, 06:10:25 AM
That yellow chair is tits! [thumbsup]
Yah, My GF doesn't like that chair so it got relegated to the garage. In the summer it's nice to pull it out and sit by the fire pit while all my friends are on folding chairs. It's pure luxury.
Got to go for a ride today. Finally warm and dry. Sort of. Holy shit, the rapid bike/open air box makes a noticable power gain, and dear lord this bike screams now.
Here's another pic or two. Dammit, still forgot to photograph the shifter side of the rearsets.
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MONSTERRRRRRR [thumbsup]
Quote from: vw151 on November 01, 2008, 01:27:16 PM
Got some more stuff today. Including the milled clutch cover. Putting it back together tomorrow.
Where did you get the cover machined? What is it coated with?
Quote from: ducducgooseme on February 09, 2009, 03:18:20 AMWhere did you get the cover machined? What is it coated with?
I will have to ask Chris where he machined it. He had a friend who had some time on a machine that he could use and did mine when he did his. I have seen people on the net that will do it for $75. It's coated with black paint.
Got the correct CRGs a few days ago and got them on the bike.
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brb i need to wipe the drool of my face.... you know what would make that bike look SUPER sweet?
a matching black cowl.
Quote from: Scottish on November 03, 2008, 08:28:40 AM
I hate to do this to you at this stage in the game.... but I was looking at it. With all those cherry gold bits on it, the tank would look absolutely schweeeet if you took off the stock stripes and had gold ones painted on. Black with gold stripes.... it's a classic(Hertz Shelby Mustang anyone?).
I agree.
(http://lh6.ggpht.com/_uS9JT_rOu_I/SdZaA-9g7aI/AAAAAAAAAG0/3Ihv3ol5iJQ/vw151_monster_goldstripes.jpg)
Quote from: Scottish on November 03, 2008, 08:28:40 AM
I hate to do this to you at this stage in the game.... but I was looking at it. With all those cherry gold bits on it, the tank would look absolutely schweeeet if you took off the stock stripes and had gold ones painted on. Black with gold stripes.... it's a classic(Hertz Shelby Mustang anyone?).
Lotus Europa John Player special
(http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Lotus/74_Lotus_Europa_JPS_Special_DV_06_PBI-010.jpg)
I agree as well. I would either like gold stripes or no stripes better than the white stripes and..... a 1080 high comp kit and ohlins front end with radial brakes (thems gold forks) and and ohlins rear and.......
Sweet Europa!
Yah it'd be Hertz mustang esque for sure. That thing is definitely like a muscle car. Loud, torquey, not a lot top end but.... it does handle really well, maybe it's not like a muscle car. It is Italian.
Looks great. Would look even better with the following: Gold ohlins front forks, rear swingarm in black, and gold stripe to match the rest.
don't forget the 1080 high comp kit. That would make it look awesome. ;)