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Title: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 17, 2008, 12:04:16 PM
Don't have all the parts yet, but want to get the word out early.  Hopefuly next week everything will be in.  Any westies(or easties) that want to help me change some things on Bon-wilders S4R?  Clip-ons, Rizoma grips, Pressure plate and springs, clutch cover, bar end mirrors.........
For sure will need help with clip-ons and grips!
Free refreshments!
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on July 17, 2008, 12:11:10 PM
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on July 17, 2008, 12:04:16 PM
Don't have all the parts yet, but want to get the word out early.  Hopefuly next week everything will be in.  Any westies(or easties) that want to help me change some things on Bon-wilders S4R?  Clip-ons, Rizoma grips, Pressure plate and springs, clutch cover, bar end mirrors.........
For sure will need help with clip-ons and grips!
Free refreshments!

sounds like a good time...if i'm free i'll definitely help out.  weekends work best   [thumbsup]

and are you leaving in the clutch pack?  is it OEM?
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 17, 2008, 12:18:53 PM
Quote from: McKraut on July 17, 2008, 12:11:10 PM


and are you leaving in the clutch pack?  is it OEM?
I only speak english, Sorry!
Tell me what I need.  I bought new pressure plate and the lil clutch springs(I really don't know)
But really any help would be greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: bryant8 on July 17, 2008, 12:36:36 PM
What about the headlight mods? [laugh]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 17, 2008, 12:39:19 PM
still trying to deal with the 10 minutes a day thing.
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on July 17, 2008, 12:58:10 PM
you're fine with just the pressure plate/springs/caps.  i'm guessing the PP came with a new throwout bearing already installed?
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 17, 2008, 01:07:00 PM
Quote from: McKraut on July 17, 2008, 12:58:10 PM
you're fine with just the pressure plate/springs/caps.  i'm guessing the PP came with a new throwout bearing already installed?
[bang] [bang] [bang]I thought we already had this conversation...........english!
Honestly, haven't received anything yet, but wouldn't be able to answer that if I did.  Although she did get her new tank pad in.  She put it on today.

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20109991/326005849.jpg)


It's what she wanted..........
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on July 17, 2008, 01:28:04 PM
when did the bon dye her hair black??  :o
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 17, 2008, 01:46:14 PM
Quote from: McKraut on July 17, 2008, 01:28:04 PM
when did the bon dye her hair black and get smaller boobs??  :o
fixed it for ya [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on July 17, 2008, 01:50:58 PM
ahh....boobies.  i wish i ended every day at work with such a pleasant thought...
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Ronr on July 17, 2008, 06:13:21 PM
Give that girl a wrench and a beer. Anybody that can pick a coochie pad like that has enough testosterone to operate some hand tools!
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: bryant8 on July 17, 2008, 06:50:10 PM
hehe

Ron said coochie
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: fastwin on July 17, 2008, 07:45:14 PM
That would be short for hoochie coochie!  [laugh]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 17, 2008, 07:55:44 PM
Quote from: Ronr on July 17, 2008, 06:13:21 PM
Give that girl a wrench and a beer. Anybody that can pick a coochie pad like that has enough testosterone to operate some hand tools!
Girls are Hot!
That bike is my bi*ch.
Does working out with 200lbs on squat and 225lbs on dead lifts mean I have too much testosterone? :-*
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: caffeinejunkee on July 17, 2008, 08:00:17 PM
Quote from: Bonwilder on July 17, 2008, 07:55:44 PM
Girls are Hot!
That bike is my bi*ch.
Does working out with 200lbs on squat and 225lbs on dead lifts mean I have too much testosterone? :-*

[cry]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 17, 2008, 08:18:06 PM
Quote from: Bonwilder on July 17, 2008, 07:55:44 PM
Girls are Hot!
That bike is my bi*ch.
Does working out with 200lbs on squat and 225lbs on dead lifts mean I have too much testosterone? :-*
Strangely aroused! :o
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Ronr on July 17, 2008, 09:01:16 PM
Quote from: Bonwilder on July 17, 2008, 07:55:44 PM

Does working out with 200lbs on squat and 225lbs on dead lifts mean I have too much testosterone? :-*

Did I say hand tools?  I meant power tools.  :P
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on July 18, 2008, 05:44:59 AM
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on July 17, 2008, 08:18:06 PM
Strangely aroused! :o

nothing strange about that.  and honestly it sounds like it'll just end up being a bunch of guys standing around having a beer while the bonwilder does all the wrenching.  which, don't get me wrong....is fine by me.   ;)
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 18, 2008, 05:58:34 AM
fine by me [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: caffeinejunkee on July 18, 2008, 06:40:23 AM
Oh yeah, Tommy, let me know when you plan to do this. I'm willing to give a hand, or simply watch and drink beer---whatever.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: bryant8 on July 18, 2008, 06:54:48 AM
Quote from: McKraut on July 18, 2008, 05:44:59 AM
nothing strange about that.  and honestly it sounds like it'll just end up being a bunch of guys standing around having a beer while the bonwilder does all the wrenching.  which, don't get me wrong....is fine by me.   ;)

+1
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 18, 2008, 10:43:42 PM
Quote from: Ronr on July 17, 2008, 09:01:16 PM
Did I say hand tools?  I meant power tools.  :P
Don't use power tools...do like hand tools  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: bryant8 on July 19, 2008, 12:28:48 AM
Quote from: Bonwilder on July 18, 2008, 10:43:42 PM
Don't use power tools...do like hand tools  [thumbsup]

Bonnie, the clip ons can be a bit of a pain in the ass to get on.  Mostly due to readjusting all the controls and making sure you have clearance for al the hydraulic lines.  But it does involve removing the headlight bucket for a while and messing with the rubber damping bolts for the gauges.  I've done 2 sets of clip ons for monsters, it's not that bad, but it is time consuming.  And you will probably want to use at least 1 power tool (drill) for the controls.
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 19, 2008, 12:33:41 AM
Quote from: bryant8 on July 19, 2008, 12:28:48 AM
Bonnie, the clip ons can be a bit of a pain in the ass to get on.  Mostly due to readjusting all the controls and making sure you have clearance for al the hydraulic lines.  But it does involve removing the headlight bucket for a while and messing with the rubber damping bolts for the gauges.  I've done 2 sets of clip ons for monsters, it's not that bad, but it is time consuming.  And you will probably want to use at least 1 power tool (drill) for the controls.
I'll keep that in mind, thanks
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: bryant8 on July 19, 2008, 12:36:32 AM
If you get the Rizomas you may have to flip your banjo bolts on the master cylinder 180 degrees to account for the riser on the clip ons.  If you don't, the lines may kink up on the riser.
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 19, 2008, 07:40:27 AM
 ??? Huh?  You lost me two posts ago.  Guess I am all out of testosterone.  How about you guys work on the bike.  I will watch and get you a cold beer when you need one!   :-*
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on July 19, 2008, 07:56:24 AM
you had me at beer.
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: RichD on July 21, 2008, 04:00:21 AM
I may be in for this ..I'll have to check the schedule.
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: fastwin on July 21, 2008, 05:11:30 AM
Quote from: McKraut on July 19, 2008, 07:56:24 AM
you had me at beer.

OK, that may be the best/funniest post ever! Coffee all over the desk is living proof! Great way to wake up!! [coffee] [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: caffeinejunkee on July 21, 2008, 08:17:47 AM
Quote from: The Evil Count Dookie-Duke on July 21, 2008, 04:00:21 AM
I may be in for this ..I'll have to check the schedule.

Is this still on for this Saturday? If so, I can swing by Castropia to help drain beer bottles.  ;)
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: bryant8 on July 21, 2008, 08:44:19 AM
I'll have to miss out on this wrenching day.  I'm expected at a Barge Party up at Lake Lewisville [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Ronr on July 21, 2008, 09:07:42 AM
Quote from: bryant8 on July 21, 2008, 08:44:19 AM
I'll have to miss out on this wrenching day.  I'm expected at a Barge Party up at Lake Lewisville [thumbsup]

Nice!  What time should we all show up?
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: cdc on July 21, 2008, 09:09:42 AM
Quote from: caffeinejunkee on July 21, 2008, 08:17:47 AM
Is this still on for this Saturday? If so, I can swing by Castropia to help drain beer bottles.  ;)

REMINDER:  I have beer at deCastropia and it's free!  I need help getting rid of it since I am running out of places to hide it from my 19 year old.   ;D  

cdc
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: bryant8 on July 21, 2008, 09:14:28 AM
Quote from: Ronr on July 21, 2008, 09:07:42 AM
Nice!  What time should we all show up?

Ron you may not like the company too much... it's Texas Exes Alumni Barge Party.

Quote from: *** on July 21, 2008, 09:09:42 AM
REMINDER:  I have beer at deCastropia and it's free!  I need help getting rid of it since I am running out of places to hide it from my 19 year old.   ;D  

cdc


The party's sponsered by Miller Lite, Bacardi, and Chuy's [thumbsup]  Food and drink should be covered
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: RichD on July 21, 2008, 09:52:01 AM
Quote from: bryant8 on July 21, 2008, 09:14:28 AM
Ron you may not like the company too much... it's Texas Exes Alumni Barge Party.

The party's sponsered by Miller Lite, Bacardi, and Chuy's [thumbsup]  Food and drink should be covered

Those Miller Light  folks are OK by me!   [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Duc L'Smart on July 24, 2008, 10:24:05 AM
Someone take photos...
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: never2loud on July 24, 2008, 10:26:06 AM

See, there's a problem; no one here has a camera.  And even if they did they'd never think to take a few snaps...

[evil]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 24, 2008, 11:58:53 AM
Quote from: Duc L'Smart on July 24, 2008, 10:24:05 AM
Someone take photos...

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/327053972.jpg)

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/327053982.jpg)

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/327053990.jpg)

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/327053997.jpg)

Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 24, 2008, 12:00:03 PM
(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/327054007.jpg)

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/327054017.jpg)

Is it just me, or is there something that stands out in this pic?

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/327054023.jpg)

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/327054036.jpg)

[moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto] [moto]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: caffeinejunkee on July 24, 2008, 12:30:55 PM
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on July 24, 2008, 12:00:03 PM
Is it just me, or is there something that stands out in this pic?

Um, er, YUP!

OK, so I'm guessing here that the mod day at ***'s is off since the bike is lookin' freakin' sh!t hot with all those goodies?  ;D  [moto]  ;D

Niiice, Bonnie--hope to see her tonight, LIVE.  [clap]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 24, 2008, 12:35:42 PM
Quote from: caffeinejunkee on July 24, 2008, 12:30:55 PM


OK, so I'm guessing here that the mod day at ***'s is off

Well, I guess that's up to *** and everyone else.  It does look good, but there's some things that aren't quite right.  We shall talk over dinner! [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: bryant8 on July 24, 2008, 01:46:43 PM
Lower the gauges [thumbsup]  With those low clip ons the gauges look really odd at stock height.  If you decide to lower them, try and find a U bracket from a part-off bike.  That way you can return the bike to stock if need be.  Other than that the "S4Resse" looks damn fine with the new mods. 

Good job [moto]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on July 24, 2008, 06:40:30 PM
Quote from: caffeinejunkee on July 24, 2008, 12:30:55 PM
Niiice, Bonnie--hope to see her tonight, LIVE.  [clap]

word.

it would be cool to see the bike, too.
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: never2loud on July 24, 2008, 07:59:24 PM

WOW  :o  I saw Bonnie's bike tonight at the Westside Dinner and I've gotta say, it's HOT!

Too bad they don't have the Ducati Challenge anymore - her bike would be a shoe-in  [thumbsup]  Very cool.
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on July 24, 2008, 08:03:23 PM
Quote from: Cher on July 24, 2008, 07:59:24 PM
WOW  :o  I saw Bonnie's bike tonight at the Westside Dinner and I've gotta say, it's HOT!

Too bad they don't have the Ducati Challenge anymore - her bike would be a shoe-in  [thumbsup]  Very cool.

were you drooling all over the tank pad or what?  tell the trooth...
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: never2loud on July 24, 2008, 08:28:53 PM

Nah, I used to look like that.









Back when I was like 15...

O.K. maybe not even then.

Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Kevin848 on July 25, 2008, 02:51:07 AM
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on July 24, 2008, 12:00:03 PM
Is it just me, or is there something that stands out in this pic?

(http://pic40.picturetrail.com/VOL363/7371556/20164805/327054023.jpg)


Yeah, now that you mention it... I used to have a chair just like that one!

Man that bike is gorgeous, I am quite envious.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: RichD on July 25, 2008, 05:35:58 AM
Quote from: McKraut on July 24, 2008, 08:03:23 PM
were you drooling all over the tank pad or what?  tell the trooth...

I didn't drool on it...
But I did give the belly a rub.

-I'm a sucker for a nice belly.  :)
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 25, 2008, 07:59:04 AM
Quote from: Cher on July 24, 2008, 07:59:24 PM
WOW  :o  I saw Bonnie's bike tonight at the Westside Dinner and I've gotta say, it's HOT!

Too bad they don't have the Ducati Challenge anymore - her bike would be a shoe-in  [thumbsup]  Very cool.
WOW!  Thanks for the compliment!  We still have some work to do to make it right.  I really enjoyed riding it last night.  It felt like a better ride for me with the clip ons.  BTW, your ride last night was pretty sweet!
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: never2loud on July 25, 2008, 09:07:05 AM

Thanks  :)  All I can say is nothing says, "GIVE ME A TICKET and give it to me NOW" better than a red Corvette  [roll]

It's O.K. though, I never speed...
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 09:24:29 AM
Quote from: Cher on July 25, 2008, 09:07:05 AM
It's O.K. though, I never speed...

please tell me that's sarcasm!  It should be a sin to not break the law in that car. Every now and then of course!
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: never2loud on July 25, 2008, 09:26:12 AM

[evil]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 25, 2008, 12:27:25 PM
Quote from: Cher on July 25, 2008, 09:07:05 AM
Thanks  :)  All I can say is nothing says, "GIVE ME A TICKET and give it to me NOW" better than a red Corvette  [roll]

It's O.K. though, I never speed...

I learned to drive a standard in my dad's 78 silver anniversary vette.  He has had many different models over the years.  The only one he has never let me drive is the one he races for obvious reasons.  Love those cars.  Tommy and I just can't fit all the  kids into one!?! Although, I remember my sister and I riding around in dad's vettes and one of us had to curl up in the back.  It was fun, but the laws weren't so strict then.  
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 12:30:26 PM
Quote from: Bonwilder on July 25, 2008, 12:27:25 PM
  Tommy and I just can't fit all the  kids into one!?!   
I think i read somewhere on here, "where there is a RichD, there is a way"  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 25, 2008, 12:34:34 PM
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 12:30:26 PM
I think i read somewhere on here, "where there is a RichD, there is a way"  [thumbsup]
Better yet - the vette is another toy for when the kids are with grandma!  Right!
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: never2loud on July 25, 2008, 12:41:10 PM

Yeah, I LOVE that car.  First Vette.  Not sure how I managed that after all the other sports cars we've owned.  Oh well, I've addressed the error of my ways  [evil]

With just Sam (who's almost 13), it easier for it to be just "our" car - he loves getting dropped off at school now... Beats the hell outta my previous car, a Saab 9-3.

Besides, Alan drives the "family" car; four-door Dodge Crew Cab, Cummins Turbo Diesel.  Talk about torque  :o  Yeah, baby!
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 12:44:11 PM
Quote from: Cher on July 25, 2008, 12:41:10 PM
Yeah, I LOVE that car (first Vette.  Not sure how I manged that after all the other sports cars we've owned.  Oh well, I've fixed ther error of my ways  [evil] ).

With just Sam (who's almost 13), it easier for it to be just "our" car - he loves getting dropped off at school now - beats the hell outta my previous car, Saab 9-3... go figure  [laugh] 

Besides, Alan drives the "family" car; four-door Dodge Crew Cab, Cummins Turbo Diesel.  Talk about torque  :o  Yeah, baby!
Bonnie drives a 4 door F-350 dually (power stroke diesel) as her daily driver
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: ♣ McKraut ♣ on July 25, 2008, 12:49:07 PM
i use my two gigantic calves to get to work...glucose-powered.
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 12:53:56 PM
Quote from: McKraut on July 25, 2008, 12:49:07 PM
i use my two gigantic calves to get to work...glucose-powered.
I thought Ft Worth was the only city they allowed live stock to go down the streets.  Do they like Ultra loft living? 
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Ronr on July 25, 2008, 12:55:26 PM
Power Stroke.  Nice  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 12:58:15 PM
Quote from: Ronr on July 25, 2008, 12:55:26 PM
Power Stroke.  Nice  [thumbsup]
We still talking about Bon's truck?
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 12:58:55 PM
Quote from: Ronr on July 25, 2008, 12:55:26 PM
Power Stroke.  Nice  [thumbsup]
that's what she said
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: BarneePhife on July 25, 2008, 01:08:01 PM
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 09:24:29 AM
please tell me that's sarcasm!  It should be a sin to not break the law in that car. Every now and then of course!

"Obey the law every now and then" is my motto when I'm driving mine.  [evil]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 25, 2008, 01:20:41 PM
Quote from: Cher on July 25, 2008, 12:41:10 PM
Yeah, I LOVE that car.  First Vette.  Not sure how I managed that after all the other sports cars we've owned.  Oh well, I've addressed the error of my ways  [evil]

With just Sam (who's almost 13), it easier for it to be just "our" car - he loves getting dropped off at school now... Beats the hell outta my previous car, a Saab 9-3.

Besides, Alan drives the "family" car; four-door Dodge Crew Cab, Cummins Turbo Diesel.  Talk about torque  :o  Yeah, baby!
Oceane used to give me hell over driving her around in a Volvo wagon V70 T5.  It was such a fun car and not bad looking.  She'd better watch her attitude or I'll show up at school to pick her up with rollers in my hair, wearing a bath robe and smoking a cigarette.  Now I am grocery getting in the big black truck, but I've got my hot pink Ducati sticker on the back window!  Tommy and I are confined to car shopping those that carry seven passenger...really narrows down the options.  We only get our kids for a short time, though...
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
Quote from: Bonwilder on July 25, 2008, 01:20:41 PM
  We only get our kids for a short time, though...
You found another babysitter? Awesome [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 25, 2008, 01:27:21 PM
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 01:26:00 PM
You found another babysitter? Awesome [thumbsup]
You got a vette?
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: cdc on July 25, 2008, 08:02:18 PM
So are we or aren't we?


In any case, that's one more post closer to hero.   [roll] ;D

***
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 09:46:11 PM
Quote from: *** on July 25, 2008, 08:02:18 PM
So are we or aren't we?


In any case, that's one more post closer to hero.   [roll] ;D

***
I really dont know.  I haven't really been harassing people about helping with this because so much has already been completed.  What we really need to do right now is analyze it and figure out how to smooth out the rough edges.  As far as tomorrow, I really don't know.  I feel weird about organizing something at your house, um....well, b/c it's yours.  I'm game for anything.  If people are planning to come over and have a beer or two, I will be there with the bike and we can try and figure a few things out.  I'm really game for anything.  You all decide.  [thumbsup]
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 09:47:10 PM
you have 24 posts to figure it out
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Bonwilder on July 25, 2008, 09:48:47 PM
Quote from: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 09:46:11 PM
I'm really game for anything.   [thumbsup]
That's what she said!
Title: Re: Need help with mods...
Post by: Kevin848 on July 26, 2008, 05:47:43 AM
Quote from: Bonwilder on July 25, 2008, 09:48:47 PM

Quote from: pipeliner1978 on July 25, 2008, 09:46:11 PM
... I'm really game for anything. 

That's what she said!

Wow, I need to meet that girl!