SR4t "project" - updated 4/2/11

[TAftonomos]

It's actually a buddy of mine, not sure if he does anything online, but I'll ask him.

I was planning to put together some "kits" for those that want to replace areas of their bikes with Ti (fork "kit", Calipers, clutch, etc..)  He sells the stuff much cheaper than pro-bolt.  I keep trying to get him to give up his source but he won't .

I'm thinking about becoming a minor sponsor just for that and a few other things I've made (carbon parts).  Until I do though, you'll need to PM me or email me

TAftonomos@gmail.com

[jesse370]

dude that is such a GOOD idea because I so want a set....

[He Man]

You let me know taft, i want some Tibolt kits. How much cheaper are we tlaking about here. casue said freind with the rotor fasteners just droped $60 bones on 12 Ti 6N-AL fastners

[truckinduc]

is that a tsx without a motor in the background? Good work on the monster, very clean. Im not going for the subtile approach on mine. Cant wait to see pics.

[jesse370]

I just went back through this thread.....custom top triple?


I would LOVE one, but I'm almost scared to ask how much they are....

[El Matador]

I would love a triple as well... Depending on how much i'd have to drop... My bike is undergoing a pretty drastic transformation right now and I dont really have much more cash to throw at it...


Would love pics of the triple...

[Celli]

Wonderfull bike! 

[DucatiBastard]

BUMP for an update on the project!!  (and a truly beautiful bike)

[jesse370]

and for info on your bolt kits

[gambit688]

For those looking into Ti bolt kits make sure too put a little bit of anti-sieze on em before you install, titanium threads are known for bonding with what you thread them to

[TAftonomos]

For those looking into Ti bolt kits make sure too put a little bit of anti-sieze on em before you install, titanium threads are known for bonding with what you thread them to

YES.  You MUST antiseize any Ti fasteners, good reminder!

Anyway, not a huge update, but here's whats coming up:

Blacked out Rad and oil cooler
New oil cooler lines
Vented clutch cover housing/powdercoated black
Powder coated alternator cover, water pump cover, and H20 tube
Nichols lightweight flywheel.


Pulling off the clutch ended up to be a semi beeeyotch of a job.  Bike has 2200 miles on it.  While pulling the clutch basket off, one of the 8 clutch basket bolt SHEARED off in the primary gear.  Luckly with some heat, a drill and an easy-out, I removed the offender before having to spend XXX$ on a new primary gear.....I would have been PISSED.








More pics to come, I should have the alt cover back from the PC place later next week.  Can't wait to ride it with the lightweight flywheel.  I bet I'll be going back to the 15t front sprocket after that.

[dbran1949]

Bike looks great, you're really doing a nice job. email sent regarding the TI bolts. I'm not interested in a "deal" so much as just getting a package with everything in it. I figure your time and expertise are worth something

[Spider]

nice - can you tell me how you 'black out' a oil cooler?

[TAftonomos]

Paint it black

Eastwood makes Rad paint.  I bought a can of that, but plan on using high temp engine enamal on the end tanks.  Scuff, clean well, prime/paint.

I'll have more pics up this week. Right now I'm fighting ANOTHER broken bolt.  2 of the 3 genny/winding bolts sheered off in the Alt case.  One came out wih an easy out, the other one BROKE the easy out off.

Luckly I was able to use my super secret TIG welding powers and weld a wire to the easy out, and somehow manage to remove it.  Next up is milling the hole out, and time-cert repair.

Then off the the powder coaters (along with a bunch more stuff) and then re-assemble.    Over the winter I'll anodize the fork tubes, and depending on how deep I'm rolling (broke right now), I might even spring for the DLC on the stanchions.

[He Man]

Damn dude, stripping bolts already? I feel your pain though man. Personally. lol been there too many times.