So, thanks to many awesome people on this board who took time out of their busy (but probably not too busy) day to help out and provide their experience, skill and teaching abilities. Shophia has a totally new look.
A big thanks to Cher, a m, webspoke and of course Muskrat for again providing the facilties. I have to extend an extra thanks to Cher for the wheel stripping [bow_down] [beer] [clap]. You did a fantastic job!
Here are two before pics:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1365.snc4/163722_1603045428467_1006032681_1308921_5358614_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs011.snc6/166169_1603045348465_1006032681_1308920_5767910_n.jpg)
.... and here are the after pics (tail chop, slave replace, wheels, and various other "accent" parts:
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs256.snc6/180459_1636319420296_1006032681_1362041_5430943_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs071.snc6/168133_1636319140289_1006032681_1362040_4009695_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs057.snc6/168745_1636319620301_1006032681_1362042_774444_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs272.snc6/180077_1636317420246_1006032681_1362034_7819839_n.jpg)
Sophia looks amazing and I can't say thank you enough! [clap] [clap] [clap] [thumbsup]
[thumbsup] [moto] [clap]
Nice! [thumbsup]
a proper Monsta!
She looks awesome!!! [thumbsup]
Very nice! And she sounds as good as she looks [evil]
Had a blast hanging out with y'all on Sunday. We'll have to invade Muscrat's home more often; drink all his beer, eat pizza, hacksaw bikes. Good times.
Seriously consider removing those side covers and hiding the wiring to reveal all of that red frame.
Quote from: Cher on January 25, 2011, 04:34:10 AM
We'll have to invade Muscrat's home more often; drink all his beer, eat pizza, hacksaw bikes. Good times.
I just moved :o Witness relocation program or something.
Quote from: caffeinejunkee on January 25, 2011, 05:52:00 AM
Seriously consider removing those side covers and hiding the wiring to reveal all of that red frame.
+1 [thumbsup]
And another cheap thing that looks good but takes some time is to use green scotch brite and WD40 to polish the header pipes. No shit, looks very cool when you're finished. I did that with my 620 about as often as I cleaned the chain (which was probably once a month or so)
Clean chain? [roll]
And what about the dremel'd airbox mod? That's a fun one [thumbsup] Drop a new K&N air filter in there and Sophie will be happy.
he already did that if I'm not mistaken. He got the "termi" upgrade for an incrimental price. [evil]
You are correct. I have the full set thanks to two certain people's subtel suggestion while I was getting the oil changed. Worth every penny though, those things are awesome. [moto]
Very nice [thumbsup]
For those of you who where asking me to expose the whole frame here are a few quick pics of just that. I'd love to hear any comments or suggestions. I think I can make it a little better once the tank is replaced. It's really hard to lift up right now. Not the best pics either. I was trying to show detail on the wires.
Thanks [thumbsup]
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs799.ash1/168942_1646319350288_1006032681_1374991_3131330_n.jpg)
(http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/hs014.snc6/166434_1646318870276_1006032681_1374988_641936_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs754.ash1/164509_1646319790299_1006032681_1374994_6486244_n.jpg)
[thumbsup]
That looks great. Really highlights the trellis frame [thumbsup]
Thanks! She still needs a good bath. New tires coming in this week! [moto]
Sweeet!
[laugh]
Another money pit
Quote from: Cher on January 30, 2011, 06:11:56 PM
That looks great. Really highlights the trellis frame [thumbsup]
Yes. Mucho nice-o [thumbsup]
Quote from: muskrat on January 30, 2011, 07:15:40 PM
[laugh]
Another money pit
What are you talking about.... I'm taking parts OFF! ;D
oh......so much more to be spent.
I think these pics have finally convinced me I need to get some rim tape... [thumbsup]
Quote from: CajunR on January 31, 2011, 07:29:41 AM
I think these pics have finally convinced me I need to get some rim tape... [thumbsup]
The S Motard comes equiped ;D
Are you going to get the 6 gal. tank?
[cheeky] Too spendy.
Quote from: CajunR on January 31, 2011, 07:29:41 AM
I think these pics have finally convinced me I need to get some rim tape... [thumbsup]
7 bucks on Monsterparts.com. Then pay Cher
whatever she wants to do the job and you won't be disappointed. [thumbsup]
Quote from: system error on February 01, 2011, 06:48:31 AM
7 bucks on Monsterparts.com. Then pay Cher whatever she wants to do the job and you won't be disappointed. [thumbsup]
[laugh]
Guinness is Mmm-Mmm Good... [drink]
Hmmmm.... Seems like I would owe her more for all the lusting I've done over her 999... ;)
Quote from: CajunR on February 01, 2011, 09:45:04 AM
Hmmmm.... Seems like I would owe her more for all the lusting I've done over her 999... ;)
She let me ride it once. Confirmed, AWESOME BIKE! Thanks Lise [thumbsup] And for saving me on the Paris Run too. I did'nt even know where I was. [thumbsup]
Just a quick update on yet more mods to my baby girl. CRG clutch and break levers are now installed (short) and the rear seat cover is also on. Pics to follow this weekend after the new tires are put on and the gas tank is replaced with a new non-swollen one. Can't wait for warmer weather. [moto]
Quote from: system error on February 10, 2011, 03:29:51 PM
CRG clutch and break levers are now installed (short)
Loved mine [thumbsup]
She's all fixed up thanks to Dan and Josh at AMS. [thumbsup] Scary ride down with the left over ice, dirt and.... the fact that I found a HUGE area of my rear tire showing the threads ???... Gotta be more diligent in my walk around. Pics to follow tomorrow.
Good to hear [thumbsup]
I ride my rear to the threads as they cost so much and I've never had a problem doing it. I may be wrong to do it though ???
Quote from: TresGatos on February 11, 2011, 08:04:14 PM
Good to hear [thumbsup]
I ride my rear to the threads as they cost so much and I've never had a problem doing it. I may be wrong to do it though ???
it especially sucks on grass...just saying.
Kinda embarrassed to post this, but this is what was left of my tread prior to the tire change. Defiantly a "pucker-factor 10" ride down on this. :-X
(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/182754_1664945895940_1006032681_1402874_5520130_n.jpg)
New tire and a nice side profile showing off the new tires and tank.
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/168068_1664946615958_1006032681_1402878_3017100_n.jpg)
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/181772_1664946975967_1006032681_1402879_2652539_n.jpg)
Very happy now. ;D