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Topic: High Speed Engine Building |
ttmaniac
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Forum: All the rest Posted: October 27, 2009, 10:05 am Subject: Re: High Speed Engine Building |
[quote]Then you need a coefficient of drag around 0.5 (needs major streamlining)[/quote]
I believe I have found a fairing that should work for this. Not sure of it's drag coefficient, but it seems ... |
Topic: High Speed Engine Building |
ttmaniac
Replies: 37
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Forum: All the rest Posted: October 27, 2009, 9:54 am Subject: Re: High Speed Engine Building |
[quote]Just getting the thing to motor along at 70 on the express without vibrations and engine heat is a decent challenge in itself[/quote]
Who's worried about vibrations? I figure at better than ... |
Topic: High Speed Engine Building |
ttmaniac
Replies: 37
Views: 24745
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Forum: All the rest Posted: October 26, 2009, 6:36 pm Subject: Re: High Speed Engine Building |
[quote]stock weight is 467lb./ 212kg[/quote]
Mine was a special.
I'm guessing around 425-450 lbs now. Light bike.
My problem is I weigh 200lbs.
I'll let XSJohn make the bonneville run...lo ... |
Topic: High Speed Engine Building |
ttmaniac
Replies: 37
Views: 24745
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Forum: All the rest Posted: October 26, 2009, 5:39 pm Subject: Re: High Speed Engine Building |
[quote]Maybe the Dellorto's might be the go over VM 36's........[/quote]
I don't know how much my purposes would require a pumper carb. The dellorto's are nice, but damn pricey and I already have f ... |
Topic: nice from far but far from nice |
ttmaniac
Replies: 39
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Forum: Cafe Racer Posted: October 26, 2009, 3:09 pm Subject: Re: nice from far but far from nice |
They wouldn't let me get away with that license plate mount around here. Had to fabricate a steel one.
Only thing I would suggest is removing that front fender. I hate front fenders. Outside of tha ... |
Topic: High Speed Engine Building |
ttmaniac
Replies: 37
Views: 24745
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Forum: All the rest Posted: October 26, 2009, 2:34 pm Subject: Re: High Speed Engine Building |
[quote]But make sure you stay in the 8-9 range for compression.[/quote]
Why are you so worried about compression. What do you have against 10:1 or slightly more? I have a decompressor from an older ... |
Topic: High Speed Engine Building |
ttmaniac
Replies: 37
Views: 24745
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Forum: All the rest Posted: October 25, 2009, 4:37 pm Subject: High Speed Engine Building |
Seeing as how I always went for street performance (off idle acceleration), I've been wanting to do something a bit different, mainly, high speed performance, for this next build.
I don't have much ... |
Topic: I'm baaaaaaaack! |
ttmaniac
Replies: 13
Views: 5050
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 25, 2009, 9:08 am Subject: Re: I'm baaaaaaaack! |
[quote]We have seen thousands of choppers, bobbers, cafe racers, etc. Wonder if we could come up with something so tottaly differant that folks would say. (I never seen that before, on a 650.)[/quote] ... |
Topic: I'm baaaaaaaack! |
ttmaniac
Replies: 13
Views: 5050
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:50 am Subject: Re: I'm baaaaaaaack! |
[quote]Some improvements for the better, I hope would include the vault section!
Basicly a read only section where we've put in some of the better mods/posts ect.[/quote]
Yeah, I'll be doing some ... |
Topic: Take Care |
ttmaniac
Replies: 23
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:45 am Subject: Re: Take Care |
I dunno, in case of a crash, just put your boot underneath your ass and light a cigarette on the flames while you ride your heel to a stop. |
Topic: I'm baaaaaaaack! |
ttmaniac
Replies: 13
Views: 5050
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 25, 2009, 1:31 am Subject: Re: I'm baaaaaaaack! |
[quote]Boy have things changed since you left.[/quote]
For the best I hope.
[quote] Welcome back and I hope some front braking is included in your plans.[/quote]
Thanks. Front brake? Little m ... |
Topic: I'm baaaaaaaack! |
ttmaniac
Replies: 13
Views: 5050
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Forum: Introduce yourself to the community here Posted: October 24, 2009, 10:30 am Subject: I'm baaaaaaaack! |
Couldn't forsake the bike forever you know!
Have decided on some new plans. Same bike, different build.
Time to freshen up the motor and give the bike a new look.
Here is my starting point:
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Topic: Throwing TX650 engine in garbage |
ttmaniac
Replies: 2
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Forum: A place to clean out your garage - Give Aways Posted: February 24, 2008, 7:40 pm Subject: Throwing TX650 engine in garbage |
I'm sick of toting it around.
I don't have any interest in messing with a TX. Have plenty of XS motors right now.
I'm probably moving this week. NOT gonna carry it to yet another location. I've ... |
Topic: VIN ? |
ttmaniac
Replies: 38
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Forum: Frames Posted: February 21, 2008, 9:28 am Subject: Re: VIN ? |
[quote="kingwj"]If you click on the picture I attached you will see my Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) is 2F0-021570. Exactly what is stamped in the frame. I don't know what is on your title but ... |
Topic: VIN ? |
ttmaniac
Replies: 38
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Forum: Frames Posted: February 20, 2008, 8:58 pm Subject: Re: VIN ? |
Who cares about the sticker?
DEAD WEIGHT!!!!
It's serial number is stamped right next to it, that is the only concern, the sticker doesn't mean jack to any dmv people I dealt with, only the numb ... |
Topic: 34mm or 36mm round slides |
ttmaniac
Replies: 25
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Forum: Fuel Posted: February 20, 2008, 4:46 pm Subject: Re: 34mm or 36mm round slides |
I think I have the majority of the stuff listed on the official mikuni flatslide thread.
http://www.650rider.com/index.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=2928&highlight=official+mikuni+flatslide
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Topic: 34mm or 36mm round slides |
ttmaniac
Replies: 25
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Forum: Fuel Posted: February 20, 2008, 9:37 am Subject: Re: 34mm or 36mm round slides |
Do the right thing and get the 36mm flatslides.
A couple bucks more, but a whole lot better.
You can send me the thank you card later. |
Topic: starter motor removal |
ttmaniac
Replies: 13
Views: 3377
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Forum: Electrical Posted: February 17, 2008, 10:29 pm Subject: Re: starter motor removal |
[quote="xs1961"]Im not knocking Gel batteries TT ,I actually use a gel battery laying on its side in the rear of the seat on one of mine, it works great ,all I meant was that there doesnt seem to be ... |
Topic: starter motor removal |
ttmaniac
Replies: 13
Views: 3377
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Forum: Electrical Posted: February 17, 2008, 2:07 am Subject: Re: starter motor removal |
[quote="Cooltouch"]Dunno offhand how much the XS starter weighs. Maybe five, ten pounds? I'm prolly gonna dump it from my cafe project, but that's because the 750cc kit it's getting has 10.25:1 pist ... |
Topic: Mike's XS new 750cc kit |
ttmaniac
Replies: 119
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: February 13, 2008, 9:24 pm Subject: Re: Mike's XS new 750cc kit |
[quote="royfisk"]John if only we could somehow use 2 roller sprockets on that front guide such as the hayabusa uses[/quote]
Ever looked at a tx650 motor?
The rear guide is a sprocket, rather t ... |
Topic: putting motor back together. |
ttmaniac
Replies: 13
Views: 1840
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Forum: Engine Posted: February 10, 2008, 4:17 pm Subject: Re: putting motor back together. |
[quote="xsjohn"]If a part is within spec....it is basically new.....
John[/quote]
......exactly. |
Topic: Mike's XS new 750cc kit |
ttmaniac
Replies: 119
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: February 3, 2008, 6:10 pm Subject: Re: Mike's XS new 750cc kit |
[quote="Mikesxs"]See Dyno Chart #2 attached to Site Big Bore Listing. Almost 64HP at rear wheel already without the Dellorto's or Porting. More lower down power being worked on also. New cylinder Hea ... |
Topic: Mike's XS new 750cc kit |
ttmaniac
Replies: 119
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Forum: I'm just saying... you know Posted: February 2, 2008, 8:40 pm Subject: Re: Mike's XS new 750cc kit |
[quote="royfisk"]TT ive seen that on 750's but with road race cams and high rpm's big old carbs, lots a gas.[/quote]
Oh no.......that sounds like something I'd be building too. |
Topic: mikes xs |
ttmaniac
Replies: 45
Views: 24573
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Forum: Performance Parts Posted: February 2, 2008, 7:46 pm Subject: Re: mikes xs |
The best power for price..... NON PUMPER carburetor IS the flatslide.
320 bucks and you're in business.
I think what Mikesxs has been doing is great. I wouldn't mind a set of those Dellorto's. I ... |
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