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Title: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on January 24, 2011, 07:30:02 PM So, thanks to many awesome people on this board who took time out of their busy (but probably not too busy) day to help out and provide their experience, skill and teaching abilities. Shophia has a totally new look.
A big thanks to Cher, a m, webspoke and of course Muskrat for again providing the facilties. I have to extend an extra thanks to Cher for the wheel stripping [bow_down] [beer] [clap]. You did a fantastic job! Here are two before pics: (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1365.snc4/163722_1603045428467_1006032681_1308921_5358614_n.jpg) (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs011.snc6/166169_1603045348465_1006032681_1308920_5767910_n.jpg) .... and here are the after pics (tail chop, slave replace, wheels, and various other "accent" parts: (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs256.snc6/180459_1636319420296_1006032681_1362041_5430943_n.jpg) (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs071.snc6/168133_1636319140289_1006032681_1362040_4009695_n.jpg) (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs057.snc6/168745_1636319620301_1006032681_1362042_774444_n.jpg) (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs272.snc6/180077_1636317420246_1006032681_1362034_7819839_n.jpg) Sophia looks amazing and I can't say thank you enough! [clap] [clap] [clap] [thumbsup] Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: fastwin on January 24, 2011, 07:51:23 PM [thumbsup] [moto] [clap]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: CajunR on January 24, 2011, 08:29:56 PM Nice! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: muskrat on January 24, 2011, 09:09:17 PM a proper Monsta!
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: caffeinejunkee on January 25, 2011, 04:12:56 AM She looks awesome!!! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: Cher on January 25, 2011, 04:34:10 AM Very nice! And she sounds as good as she looks [evil] Had a blast hanging out with y'all on Sunday. We'll have to invade Muscrat's home more often; drink all his beer, eat pizza, hacksaw bikes. Good times. Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: caffeinejunkee on January 25, 2011, 05:52:00 AM Seriously consider removing those side covers and hiding the wiring to reveal all of that red frame.
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: muskrat on January 25, 2011, 06:44:37 AM We'll have to invade Muscrat's home more often; drink all his beer, eat pizza, hacksaw bikes. Good times. I just moved :o Witness relocation program or something. Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: fastwin on January 25, 2011, 07:24:05 AM Seriously consider removing those side covers and hiding the wiring to reveal all of that red frame. +1 [thumbsup] Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: Cher on January 25, 2011, 08:26:54 AM And another cheap thing that looks good but takes some time is to use green scotch brite and WD40 to polish the header pipes. No shit, looks very cool when you're finished. I did that with my 620 about as often as I cleaned the chain (which was probably once a month or so) Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: muskrat on January 25, 2011, 01:40:02 PM Clean chain? [roll]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: Cher on January 25, 2011, 01:53:51 PM And what about the dremel'd airbox mod? That's a fun one [thumbsup] Drop a new K&N air filter in there and Sophie will be happy. Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: muskrat on January 25, 2011, 02:34:12 PM he already did that if I'm not mistaken. He got the "termi" upgrade for an incrimental price. [evil]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on January 26, 2011, 07:41:59 PM You are correct. I have the full set thanks to two certain people's subtel suggestion while I was getting the oil changed. Worth every penny though, those things are awesome. [moto]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: TresGatos on January 27, 2011, 07:44:14 PM Very nice [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on January 30, 2011, 05:53:59 PM For those of you who where asking me to expose the whole frame here are a few quick pics of just that. I'd love to hear any comments or suggestions. I think I can make it a little better once the tank is replaced. It's really hard to lift up right now. Not the best pics either. I was trying to show detail on the wires.
Thanks [thumbsup] (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs799.ash1/168942_1646319350288_1006032681_1374991_3131330_n.jpg) (http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs014.snc6/166434_1646318870276_1006032681_1374988_641936_n.jpg) (http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs754.ash1/164509_1646319790299_1006032681_1374994_6486244_n.jpg) Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: muskrat on January 30, 2011, 06:00:58 PM [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: Cher on January 30, 2011, 06:11:56 PM That looks great. Really highlights the trellis frame [thumbsup] Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on January 30, 2011, 06:12:58 PM Thanks! She still needs a good bath. New tires coming in this week! [moto]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: caffeinejunkee on January 30, 2011, 06:35:52 PM Sweeet!
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: muskrat on January 30, 2011, 07:15:40 PM [laugh]
Another money pit Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: RichD on January 30, 2011, 07:30:22 PM That looks great. Really highlights the trellis frame [thumbsup] Yes. Mucho nice-o [thumbsup] Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on January 30, 2011, 07:51:18 PM [laugh] Another money pit What are you talking about.... I'm taking parts OFF! ;D Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: muskrat on January 30, 2011, 09:05:20 PM oh......so much more to be spent.
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: CajunR on January 31, 2011, 07:29:41 AM I think these pics have finally convinced me I need to get some rim tape... [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: TresGatos on January 31, 2011, 08:20:04 PM I think these pics have finally convinced me I need to get some rim tape... [thumbsup] The S Motard comes equiped ;DAre you going to get the 6 gal. tank? Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: CajunR on January 31, 2011, 10:08:39 PM [cheeky] Too spendy.
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on February 01, 2011, 06:48:31 AM I think these pics have finally convinced me I need to get some rim tape... [thumbsup] 7 bucks on Monsterparts.com. Then pay Cher whatever she wants to do the job and you won't be disappointed. [thumbsup] Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: Cher on February 01, 2011, 09:02:38 AM 7 bucks on Monsterparts.com. Then pay Cher whatever she wants to do the job and you won't be disappointed. [thumbsup] [laugh] Guinness is Mmm-Mmm Good... [drink] Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: CajunR on February 01, 2011, 09:45:04 AM Hmmmm.... Seems like I would owe her more for all the lusting I've done over her 999... ;)
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: TresGatos on February 01, 2011, 11:44:20 AM Hmmmm.... Seems like I would owe her more for all the lusting I've done over her 999... ;) She let me ride it once. Confirmed, AWESOME BIKE! Thanks Lise [thumbsup] And for saving me on the Paris Run too. I did'nt even know where I was. [thumbsup]Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on February 10, 2011, 03:29:51 PM Just a quick update on yet more mods to my baby girl. CRG clutch and break levers are now installed (short) and the rear seat cover is also on. Pics to follow this weekend after the new tires are put on and the gas tank is replaced with a new non-swollen one. Can't wait for warmer weather. [moto]
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: caffeinejunkee on February 10, 2011, 04:10:20 PM CRG clutch and break levers are now installed (short) Loved mine [thumbsup] Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on February 11, 2011, 07:47:45 PM She's all fixed up thanks to Dan and Josh at AMS. [thumbsup] Scary ride down with the left over ice, dirt and.... the fact that I found a HUGE area of my rear tire showing the threads ???... Gotta be more diligent in my walk around. Pics to follow tomorrow.
Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: TresGatos on February 11, 2011, 08:04:14 PM Good to hear [thumbsup]
I ride my rear to the threads as they cost so much and I've never had a problem doing it. I may be wrong to do it though ??? Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: muskrat on February 11, 2011, 09:40:55 PM Good to hear [thumbsup] I ride my rear to the threads as they cost so much and I've never had a problem doing it. I may be wrong to do it though ??? it especially sucks on grass...just saying. Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on February 12, 2011, 06:11:53 AM Kinda embarrassed to post this, but this is what was left of my tread prior to the tire change. Defiantly a "pucker-factor 10" ride down on this. :-X
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/182754_1664945895940_1006032681_1402874_5520130_n.jpg) Title: Re: Sophia's big day Post by: system error on February 12, 2011, 09:35:21 AM New tire and a nice side profile showing off the new tires and tank.
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/168068_1664946615958_1006032681_1402878_3017100_n.jpg) (http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181772_1664946975967_1006032681_1402879_2652539_n.jpg) Very happy now. ;D |