Topic: New bike project.....Yes this one is going to be turbocharged, It rides! (Read 67279 times)

96turboracer · « **Reply #90 on:** October 15, 2009, 12:49:26 AM »

I'm still alive.

After a two month hiatus I'm back working on the bike.

But first, went to a local car show this last weekend with my other bike. Wasn't able to be in the show because it's cars only, but here are a few of my favorites.

Nice oval window bug

Neat chopped truck

Crazy chopped car

Really nice Chevelle

This Nova was crazy, bass boat style metal flake on this car. Way too overpowering during the day, but it looked amazing at night, tons of power as well.

This Nova was really clean. After this bike a Nova this style is going to be my next project.

And in my opinion here's the craziest car there

1967 Camaro, LS7 Kenne Bell supercharged. has a TKO 6-speed in it, dyno tested, puts out 817HP and 922LB torque, absolutely ridiculous. And the engine bay is clean enough to eat from, easily. Also the rear rims have about 8" of dish. I can't even think about all the money in this car. Super nice guy owned it.

OK on to the bike stuff.

Here's a few shots of the stuff I got from my brother after his bike accident

I've decided to scratch the swingarm I had, it just wasn't working out, I was going to have to put hours and hours into modifying it, and it still wouldn't be right, so I did the right thing and bailed on it. Now I'm building one from scratch. Here's the start of it, the axle adjustment plates. You'd be surprised how much work went into these things. I started off with square tubing that was too large, so I had to cut it down and weld it back together, then shape it. I've still got a bunch more work to go on them.

Here's the start of the swingarm pivot point

I started building my subframe/tail section. Please reserve judgement on this until it's done, remember that the actual tail section will resemble the KTM RC8 tail.

and a quick pic of the RC8 tail to refresh your memory

You can see from these pictures that I also relocated the shock mounting point. The new swinarm will allow the shock to be mounted low like that which will give me the clearance I need for the turbo and exhaust. Should be a much better solution, albiet not as nice looking.

Also, working in my Dad's garage is very cramped, fortunately he was already going to build an addition to it, and I just am helping him along. This is going to be our new fab area once it's all together. Concrete floor with be poured probably Friday, and the walls will go up next week sometime, can't wait to get it done!

thanks
Sky

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #91 on:** October 15, 2009, 08:26:51 AM »

Excellence

96turboracer · « **Reply #92 on:** October 15, 2009, 07:47:59 PM »

Got the tail section fully mocked up. It needs to be finish welded and smoothed, Then I'll skin it with sheetmetal, should look pretty cool.

As you can see I pulled inspiration from not only the RC8 but also from Rossi's current tail section. It's a little hard to see all the framing in the pics, but the tail doesn't come to a direct point, more like a duckbill that's about 3" wide.

Let me know whatcha think....

I feel this is the best shot to show the end result

thanks for looking
Sky

Eggylshatch · « **Reply #93 on:** October 15, 2009, 10:50:41 PM »

Quote from: c0mpl3x on October 15, 2009, 08:06:01 PM

looks like youre wearin airwalks

WTF?

Looks tits, keep up the good work

88dx · « **Reply #94 on:** October 16, 2009, 01:03:48 AM »

the rear tail section looks sweet, and the riding position looks pretty good. :yes:

hatrack48 · « **Reply #95 on:** October 16, 2009, 11:44:28 AM »

Man, I wish I had your skills, did you finish the other 1, post pics of it please

96turboracer · « **Reply #96 on:** October 16, 2009, 03:42:22 PM »

it's actually in pieces right now. I've got it torn down for the winter so I can fix some oil leaks and stuff.

Eggylshatch · « **Reply #97 on:** October 16, 2009, 09:02:18 PM »

haha you don't ride it seatless do you? I hope for your ass that you don't

toyolla86 · « **Reply #98 on:** October 16, 2009, 10:09:50 PM »

i think the seat is there. its just hard to see.

one piece of metal sheet as the seat.

sloTeg · « **Reply #99 on:** October 17, 2009, 10:57:14 PM »

badass project! are you doing anything with the engine internally or you just gonna boost it stock? im curious as to what these motors can handle because i just started a xs bobber project and thought it would be fun to build a turbo bobber.

nothing special, TC Bros hardtail, $5 tank i got at a auction along with 2 spare motors for $10, 3 over fork tubes, drum 21' front

96turboracer · « **Reply #100 on:** October 18, 2009, 02:40:25 AM »

looks like a good project, have fun with it.

Stock motor, just rebuilt. These motors come stock with a very boost friendly CR only 8:1

I don't want to do anything that will weaken the motor so I'm leaving it dead stock. If I want more power, more boost, it's that simple.

I'll find the limits of the stock motor pretty quick I'm sure.

QikEnuF · « **Reply #101 on:** October 18, 2009, 08:24:43 AM »

Not sure why I haven't been checking this more often, but it looks like it is going to be tits when it's done. Ever on SVRider?

j.h.christ · « **Reply #102 on:** October 19, 2009, 02:31:25 AM »

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #103 on:** October 19, 2009, 02:35:31 AM »

Quote from: j.h.christ on October 19, 2009, 02:31:25 AM

You so just fapped to that.

96turboracer · « **Reply #104 on:** October 19, 2009, 02:36:17 AM »

Bringing it back old school eh?

;D

I'm not a fan of seeing pictures a couple years old, I've lost about 30lbs in the last year, which is disgusting because apparently I had 30lbs to lose, I was a fatty!

96turboracer · « **Reply #105 on:** October 24, 2009, 01:43:19 PM »

Not much on the bike build, but this last week has been really busy. I've been helping my father build an addition to his shop so we can have a metal working area. I'm super excited about this because it was really cramped in the shop currently as I'm sure you could tell from the pictures.

The other reason I was happy to be involved is that I know NOTHING about construction, I just don't do it. So here was a good project for my Dad to help me learn some stuff.

Enjoy the pictures:

It was a great thing to work on, got a lot done. The only things I have to do now is make some hinges for the doors and get those mounted. Then I can cut the door into the main shop and I'll be able to move all my stuff in.

A few notes about the shop- The wall on the left side has an opening for another window, we didn't have a window yet, so it's just covered with plywood for now.
The outside will eventually be painted the same color as the rest of the house, that's just a primer.
Why white/cream colored on the inside? Two reasons, one it will reflect light really well and look brighter inside, and two we had about 5 partially used gallons of paint in the garage and when we mixed them all together this is the color we got

Thanks for looking and I'll post some more bike related stuff soon.
Sky

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #106 on:** October 24, 2009, 01:46:11 PM »

Sweet

PhilStubbs · « **Reply #107 on:** October 24, 2009, 01:59:05 PM »

looks good

crxvtec91 · « **Reply #108 on:** October 24, 2009, 03:49:44 PM »

Good work!

PhilStubbs · « **Reply #109 on:** October 24, 2009, 03:57:46 PM »

any idea how much it cost to do that? i am trying to buy a house right now and i am considering buying something with a small garage and adding on if i can afford to. its really hard to find something with a garage i am happy with that also has a house my wife is happy with.

onlyflash944 · « **Reply #110 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:13:15 PM »

how much concrete did you use? did you use rebar or dowel it to the existing pad?

j.h.christ · « **Reply #111 on:** October 24, 2009, 09:31:32 PM »

solid work. it always gives me a half chub to see people doing shit on their own rather than pay someone crazy $$ to do it for them.

96turboracer · « **Reply #112 on:** October 25, 2009, 02:28:43 AM »

Quote from: onlyflash944 on October 24, 2009, 09:13:15 PM

how much concrete did you use? did you use rebar or dowel it to the existing pad?

I think about 2.5 yards? somewhere around there. We put rebar in the flooring, but didn't attatch it to the other concrete pad.

Finished up the doors today:

yea buddy, time to start moving in!

hatrack48 · « **Reply #113 on:** October 25, 2009, 11:28:47 AM »

What, no electricity built in. Are you going to insulate for winter. Just cuz you don't pussy
out on your maticulas fab jobs on your bikes, Don't start there

robus · « **Reply #114 on:** October 25, 2009, 12:35:31 PM »

Quote from: hatrack48 on October 25, 2009, 11:28:47 AM

What, no electricity built in. Are you going to insulate for winter. Just cuz you don't pussy
out on your maticulas fab jobs on your bikes, Don't start there

+1
run the wiring before you put insulation and cover with some sheetrock or plywoodâ€”so much neater and safer than having your wiring exposed

Great little fab area though

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #115 on:** October 25, 2009, 01:43:55 PM »

He has it to the point where it is ready for wiring, etc.

The way I see it, priority 1 was getting it weather tight, prior to proceeding to the next step, wiring.

I don't really see why people are jumping in about it unless they don't really have any experience with construction.

Looks like he is exactly where he needs to be for right now. I'd rather wire it out of the weather.

toyolla86 · « **Reply #116 on:** October 27, 2009, 06:30:37 PM »

Quote from: Ntrain2k on October 25, 2009, 01:43:55 PM

He has it to the point where it is ready for wiring, etc.

The way I see it, priority 1 was getting it weather tight, prior to proceeding to the next step, wiring.

I don't really see why people are jumping in about it unless they don't really have any experience with construction.

Looks like he is exactly where he needs to be for right now. I'd rather wire it out of the weather.

makes sense.

wire... winter proof... hang sheet... build a workbench.

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #117 on:** October 27, 2009, 07:36:44 PM »

Quote from: toyolla86 on October 27, 2009, 06:30:37 PM

Quote from: Ntrain2k on October 25, 2009, 01:43:55 PM
He has it to the point where it is ready for wiring, etc.

The way I see it, priority 1 was getting it weather tight, prior to proceeding to the next step, wiring.

I don't really see why people are jumping in about it unless they don't really have any experience with construction.

Looks like he is exactly where he needs to be for right now. I'd rather wire it out of the weather.

makes sense.

wire... winter proof... hang sheet... build a workbench.

You left out hookers and blow.

Joseph Davis · « **Reply #118 on:** October 27, 2009, 07:48:51 PM »

Quote from: Ntrain2k on October 27, 2009, 07:36:44 PM

Quote from: toyolla86 on October 27, 2009, 06:30:37 PM
Quote from: Ntrain2k on October 25, 2009, 01:43:55 PM
He has it to the point where it is ready for wiring, etc.

The way I see it, priority 1 was getting it weather tight, prior to proceeding to the next step, wiring.

I don't really see why people are jumping in about it unless they don't really have any experience with construction.

Looks like he is exactly where he needs to be for right now. I'd rather wire it out of the weather.

makes sense.

wire... winter proof... hang sheet... build a workbench.

You left out hookers and blow.

His wife's kinda cute. I'd go for babysitter and blow, and if you play your cards right the babysiter joins you after the kid goes to bed.

Ntrain2k · « **Reply #119 on:** October 27, 2009, 07:51:30 PM »

Quote from: Joseph Davis on October 27, 2009, 07:48:51 PM

Quote from: Ntrain2k on October 27, 2009, 07:36:44 PM

You left out hookers and blow.

His wife's kinda cute. I'd go for babysitter and blow, and if you play your cards right the babysiter joins you after the kid goes to bed.

Fucking win.

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