696 rebuild - on the road & stage 2

[Veloce-Fino]

Let me just say, it looks fantastic.

not the end of the thread. have tons of changes. I needed to get it running to 1-get a ride in before summer was over. 2-win the bet on this thread 3=wasn't sure i would have shop support anymore.

You certainly have won the bet. Four months ahead of my predictions . Clearly all the time invested was worth it, you have a mean machine. Enjoy the rest of the season and if I'm ever in Germany, I'll be stopping by for a ride.

[Raux]

thanks.

i'm still getting used to riding with the clipons.
my core muscles are sore and my legs shake still when squeezing the tank hard.
until i'm stronger I need to ride closer to the tank, and slowly work my way back.

and... i notice i'm skittish on left hand turns with railings... wonder why... 
also need to really need to readjust my lines, being too conservative and pushing myself wide, having to do midcorner corrections. new tires can handle them well. Pilot Road 2ct.

can't believe how much clearance the new changes have given though. Higher rear, longer forks, raised rearsets. pretty amazing.

[ungeheuer]

"you dont have a build, except in your head"  

Congrats for sticking to the task. Best way to answer the critics is to say little but do much.  Great job Raux, you must be extremely proud.  Fabulous work!  

[loopsrider]

Very nice Raux!

[Raux]

crap.

I'll mail you a macaroni picture of me saying good job. 

pm me for my mailing address

[IZ]

 

well done!!

[dennisd]

Hey Raux, glad to see I contributed my small part to your build (the billet crankshaft cover).

It's looking GREAT man!

I've been thinking about going red for the subframe on my 1100 also.  I think what I'd do however (after seeing yours, thank you very much), I'd mask off the inside of the triangle and have that matte black so the subframe looked more like tubes.  Maybe a winter project, only problem; we don't get much of a winter in SE Texas.

As to your clip-ons; I feel your pain literally.  I broke my right wrist many years ago when someone pulled out in front of me.  I can no longer ride with the controls that low.  That's the main reason I never bought a 1098 or 1198 (even though I REALLY want one).

Keep practicing those left turns with guard rails, it'll come back to you.  Please, just don't do a repeat performance of your last encounter.

[ungeheuer]

I've been thinking about going red for the subframe on my 1100 also.  I think what I'd do however (after seeing yours, thank you very much), I'd mask off the inside of the triangle and have that matte black so the subframe looked more like tubes.  

+1.

I also thought that would "lighten" the look of the subframe.....  I just didnt like to say so.  But you know these Texans have no idea of tact   .  Anyway since its out there now..... I too would  like to see some black vinyl (textured to match the swingarm would be good) applied to the recessed "inner triangle" sections.  Its also the first time I've noticed that the left and right subframes are not the same...  

What rearsets are you running?

[dennisd]

Tact?  Guess I'll have to get out my dictionary and see what that is.

I was wondering about the rearsets also.  They look similar to my Woodcraft.

No really Raux, I'm impressed with the amount of work you've done.  And I guess I need to say the same thing to you Ungeheuer.

A toast to you both...  

[Raux]

originally I was going to mask the insets and not even polish them to avoid reflections. time/shop interaction with the paint shop, which there was none due to language barrier, put me where I'm at.
just had seen it done (paint) and in the end, liked it being more 'real' and not a faked hole.
But maybe I'll grab some matt vinyl and check out the look.

the rearsets are Style and Performance. There are passenger pegs as well that hang from the subframe, I just don't have them attached.
thanks for all the kind words and also those lacking tact

[00Kevin]

Wow dude.....that bike is hot!  Really nice job.

[Raux]

maybe I should list what has been done

DP ECU
Hiflo Airfilter
enlarge airbox opening
S&P 53/53mm triples
S&P rearsets driver & passenger
1198 forks w/ ohlins springs and racetech goldvalves
1198 axle & axle nut (1 sbk & 1 monster spacer)
Braking wave disks (320mm with 15mm offset)
Woodcraft zerorise clipons
Brembo goldline masters
916/996 era superbike fender
M1100 shock mount clevis
powdercoated swingarm
powdercoated spring
frame and subframe painted
barend mirrors
louis.de headlight and front turnsignals
R&G tail tidy
DP Billet steering stem nut
Billet Alt inspection hole cover
Lightweight steel sprocket
Billet front sprocket cover
removal of emissions
removal of underfront bodywork
80's tankskin and matching seat cover (also have slightly scratched pearl white skins)
DP Monster tank protector-center piece only
painted black: exhaust hangers, rear brake mount, kickstand mount and various minor pieces

changes yet to be done
Ergal cam gears
1100 cams
lightweight flywheel
PC V
larger airbox
port & polish
larger velocity stacks
AL/CF open exhausts

changes hope to do
848 front lights/mirrors/fairing
2 into 2 mid pipe stock layout or custom
Carrozzeria rims with 4.5" rear

[Raux]

Wow dude.....that bike is hot!  Really nice job.

thanks.

[ngk12]

changes hope to do
848 front lights/mirrors/fairing

That's a very interesting idea. Have you seen it done, or is it just something you've been thinking about?
Would the addition of tthe fairing necessitate an auxiliary cooling system (secondary or larger oil cooler)?

[Chucko9-696]

Your bike looks awesom dude!!