SR4t "project" - updated 4/2/11

[LA]

Whats going to make a difference is the large TB's I've fitted

What TB's did you fit. I thought you couldn't fit bigger one's than the 50's in the monster frame.

Wonder if the oval TB's from the 1098 would fit?

LA

[TAftonomos]

The 999 bodies will work with some massaging. Thing is, I can't get to the dyno until early next year, which is when I'll get them installed.  Then we can see if they will really make much of a difference. 

Look for updated pics soon, PC stuff is here, and I finally got in a tube of yamahonducati bond

[jesse370]

Now with those can you still use the stock airbox lower?

Also I'm guessing that with that you will need to have the ecu altered?

[He Man]

if you have bigger TBs are you gonna change the vstacks too?

[TAftonomos]

It'll be a completly new setup, and yes the ECU will be tweaked. 

I just got done installing the powder coated bits, removed side panels/hid wires, re-installed the rad and oil cooler I blacked out, and made some carbon pieces (the side rad guards and a reservoir holder for my 999).  Pics tomorrow when it's light out, but it definatly looks meaner.

Once someone gets my termi exhaust, I'll be fabbing up something pretty cool in it's place.   

[LA]

The last model 999S made 143 HP at the crank in stock trim.  A fully kitted S4RS/T should be making about the same as the stock 999S.  So I'm guessing the 54 mm TB should be worth a few HP - maybe 5 HP or so?

I know the oval TB's must be worth their weight in gold, but I wonder if they would fit. I guessing oval cross section is less than 54mm.  I know they claim they flow better than the round ones.

Look forward to you dyno run numbers.

And oh yea, If you decide to make any copies of those megaphones let me know.

LA

[TAftonomos]

Added some powdercoated bits to the bike.

Clutch housing, vented
Clutch PP (cause I'm too cheap to buy a 150$ one)
Billet crank cover
Alternator cover/case
rearset levers
shifter rod
shifter do-dad thing a majig
waterpump cover
radiator tube

Also added:

Billet crank inspection cover
Compwerks pegs
nichols mfg flywheel

Then I:

Painted the rad and oil cooler
changed the oil
changed the coolant to evans NPG-R

Really just a round of cosmetic mods....except the flywheel.

I happen to have my scale around, so I took a pic:







Yeah, taking 3 1/2 lbs of rotating weight does something alright.  Now the front end comes up with aggressive rollons in 3rd.  Forget first, better be careful.  Second is much quicker to point to the sky as well, but it never came up in third (got light, thats it).  I don't suppose clutching a wheelie up will be easier (less energy stored because of less mass), but that doesn't matter, because I don't do that anyway.  Low speed maneuvering is jerky now, but who rides at 5mph?


Here are the new shots.  I removed the front fairing as suggested.....I like it






As far as the megaphones go, YES, I can duplicate them for you if you like.  I'm STILL WAITING on this machinist to get me the bungs/mounts I drew up so I can finish them up.  They sound freaking great btw

As shown in the pics, now I REALLY REALLY need to get the forks anodized black...

[Bbrent]

God I love your bike. Your frame pops out so much. How did you paint your radiator?
Brian

[TAftonomos]

I used duplicolor engine enamal on the end tanks.  Cleaned, scuffed with scotchbrite, then cleaned again.  I used 3-4 coats of the duplicolor.  Then I cleaned the fins, removed any offending bugs with a pick, and used eastwoods radiator paint.  I ended up with 3-4 coats of each, and then I did the whole thing in the eastwood paint, as there was a slight difference in sheen.

Came out pretty good ehh?    Some carbon BST's with red spokes would round it out nicely.....just need to find a deal on the wheels 

I have crazy plans over the winter..... like cutting off the rear section of the frame altogether, and making one out of aluminum that bolts on like the SBK's.  Should be able to cut another 10-15lbs off the back end with that

[LUKE]

As shown in the pics, now I REALLY REALLY need to get the forks anodized black...

Then she'll look like mine.

I used duplicolor engine enamal on the end tanks.   Then I cleaned the fins, removed any offending bugs with a pick, 

I just sprayed over the bugs and it still looks good a year later.


I would love it if you could PM me details on pulling off the engine covers to PC them black.  I have been meaning to do that but I keep getting distracted.

[flanman]

That has to be one of the best color combos you can get. I love your bike and all the extra mods you've added to it. very tastefully done 

[REDUC]

Theo,
Could you post a picture of your gauges mounted below the upper triple clamp from the vantage point of the rider, i.e., looking down at the gauges?

[dbran1949]

Bike looks fantastic  Love that red frame, just gotta convince myself I can live without the bike long enough to get mine powdercoated

[TAftonomos]

Theo,
Could you post a picture of your gauges mounted below the upper triple clamp from the vantage point of the rider, i.e., looking down at the gauges?

Going to get to this soon!

LOTS of new mods coming.

More Ti
Ohlins suspenders
DLC coated sliders
Black anodizing and powdercoating
Aluminum frame sections?
Forged wheels?

Holy crap, what has happened  

[JTMOTO]

Going to get to this soon!

LOTS of new mods coming.

More Ti
Ohlins suspenders
DLC coated sliders
Black anodizing and powdercoating
Aluminum frame sections?
Forged wheels?

Holy crap, what has happened  

Dibs on the Showas!!