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tx1300vtx

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My project progress...(Updated 5-27-08)
« on: April 07, 2008, 11:54:15 AM »
Big thanks to trevan for coming over and helping a rookie out Saturday!  O0 We couldn't get any farther without the wheel mounted to get precise fitment on the fender. I also realized my Mustang seat isn't going to fit the fender very well. Trying to find out now if I can heat it up and bend it or if I have to get another fender.... Anyways here's the pics, they tell the story better than I can!  8)





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wearevenom2

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Re: My project progress...
« Reply #1 on: April 07, 2008, 05:14:10 PM »
Wow that looks familiar 8)
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tx1300vtx

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Re: My project progress...
« Reply #2 on: April 14, 2008, 10:10:27 PM »
No pics this week. I was too pissed after screwing with it for 5 hours with Trevan and Layne...For some reason we couldn't get the tire/wheel to line up with the swing arm? The only factor we could come up with was the swingarm that I modded myself. Even though the measurements all look right something was slightly off. I called Stumpwerks this morning and ordered the tubular swingarm and a set of polished rotors...after seeing my new wheel and tire mounted I have to do something there.. :)...Anyways stay tuned, I'll have pics once something good happens...
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tx1300vtx

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Re: My project progress...
« Reply #3 on: April 15, 2008, 08:52:18 AM »
Here is a pic of the finished wheel. Painted center and polished lips  O0

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da032

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Re: My project progress...
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2008, 02:33:44 PM »
Wheels looks good!
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tx1300vtx

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Re: My project progress...(Updated 5-27-08)
« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2008, 05:23:06 AM »
Well the swingarm finally came in and after a couple hours we had it all together. The first test drive didn't work out so well and it only took a few minutes of teardown to realize i never put the bolts into the 3 piece wheel. The hub was spinning its a$$ off inside the wheel. Torn it down and back together the final time in about 30 minutes. BIG BIG BIG thanks to Trevan, Layne, and DA..(I don't know what I would do without DA... ::) ) Here's some pics. All I have to do now is get the fender cut like I want it and painted. I put a coat of rattlecan black on just so it would somewhat match the rest of the bike. So far, so good....little rougher ride but it seems to handle a lot better....maybe it's just that I haven't rode in 2 months!  :-\


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Re: My project progress...(Updated 5-27-08)
« Reply #6 on: May 27, 2008, 08:37:30 AM »
Your welcome...bike looks really good!
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Re: My project progress...(Updated 5-27-08)
« Reply #7 on: May 27, 2008, 08:56:57 AM »
looks great  O0
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Re: My project progress...(Updated 5-27-08)
« Reply #8 on: May 27, 2008, 10:07:21 AM »
And yet we have a nother one gotta love the fat Cranberries  O0
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tx1300vtx

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Re: My project progress...(Updated 5-27-08)
« Reply #9 on: May 27, 2008, 10:14:51 AM »
Fat cranberries? Been hanging out with swampy lately? I have no idea what you're talking about...

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Re: My project progress...(Updated 5-27-08)
« Reply #10 on: May 27, 2008, 10:33:41 AM »
It's definitely not going to handle a lot better, but it does look good.  Especially, with the black center painted. O0
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Re: My project progress...(Updated 5-27-08)
« Reply #11 on: May 27, 2008, 10:57:53 AM »
I know what you mean... when I did the 240 kit on my old 1300 it was a big pain to aligne the final drive/swing arm...  after doing it for a few times I got really good at it... sometimes I miss that bike...  it was a good bike.   O0
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Re: My project progress...(Updated 5-27-08)
« Reply #12 on: May 27, 2008, 12:31:35 PM »
Quote from: tx1300vtx on May 27, 2008, 10:14:51 AM
Fat cranberries? Been hanging out with swampy lately? I have no idea what you're talking about...

 :D


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