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Old 02-21-2009, 06:43 PM   #1
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The story in short…
I bought this bike, my first sportbike, in February of 2008. Did 12-14 trackdays last year and ended with a bang…or two by crashing my last two times out. I know zero about engines, tires, wheels, wrenches, PSI, suspension, chains, HP, electrical…you get the point. I thought if I don’t start now I’ll never learn a damn thing…so thanks to this site esp the SB, WERAs forum, and GDC for helping a newb out and answering A LOT of questions.



then...

then...


The learning process began...



So here's what I did...

Replaced Fairing stay
Installed new brake pads
Bled brakes
New clipon
Replaced stock shock with Penske
Removed forks and sent to Traxxion, reinstalled
New Vortex rearsets
New left case cover
New left slider and bolt
Welded swingarm spools (i didnt do the welding)
New subframe or three
Learn where the tipover switch was and whats a C23 Code
Replaced coolant
changed oil and filter
repaired bodywork-fiberglassed a large hole in belly fairing-bondo
bought air compressor ($89), paint gun ($15), paint ($54), Mask ($25)
learned to paint...kinda
cleaned calipers
steel brake lines
bled brakes again
safety wired everything in sight
new windscreen
replaced spark plugs
replaced air filter
removed kickstand
added -1 front sprocket
+2 rear sprocket
stomp grip install
Changed my own tires...the cheap way....video to come
installed sb tail
replace shift linkage


Here are some pics of the safety wiring, some kinda funny:


The bike...now.



My Oscar speech...and finally a special thanks to:

Omnipotent Joe, Cakes, 1qwik6...and who knows what else
Levi for living in the shout box and digging reddd and responding after everyone else left.
Ian for saying hey at Beaverun
Rob for setting me straight, multiple times
Jake for his love and honest constant kindness
John for listening late in the night...when most are asleep
Troy for being the final judge on what to do and how to do it and why its doing it.
Ant for answering my early questions on tires at Beave.
Ralph for passing me in tech always
Tommy for doing gods work

And everyone for not knowing who the fack i am but helping me through this hell aka winter. The depression will end shortly...see you at the track!
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Old 02-21-2009, 06:46 PM   #2
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Jake for his love and honest constant kindness
I'm just glad I could be there for some moral support!
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Old 02-21-2009, 06:54 PM   #3
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DREW THATS BAD ASS BROTHA!!!

It came a long way and you did an excellent job!!! The bikes looks SICK.

Best of luck with it
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Old 02-21-2009, 07:55 PM   #4
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Looks good!! Looks like plenty of hard work.. Best of luck in the coming season!
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Old 02-21-2009, 09:09 PM   #5
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Nice work Drew, glad we could all help. On a side note, is your stomp grip upside down or on the wrong sides? lol
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Old 02-21-2009, 09:39 PM   #6
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On a side note, is your stomp grip upside down or on the wrong sides? lol
Guy just got his bike back together, can't ya at least let him enjoy it for a day or two
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I have some more wire! Oh don't forget the case cover nuts. WERD
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Old 02-21-2009, 09:50 PM   #8
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Give the poor guy a break, I mean just look at his shirt..
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Old 02-21-2009, 09:52 PM   #9
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Old 02-21-2009, 10:47 PM   #10
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Nice work Drew, glad we could all help. On a side note, is your stomp grip upside down or on the wrong sides? lol
Ohhhh now that's some bullshit...
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Old 02-21-2009, 11:28 PM   #11
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lol yes the stomp pads are upside down.... i did the same thing.. but the bike looks good.. i like that you did it all yourself .. thats how we learn ... im in the same boat
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Old 02-22-2009, 04:29 AM   #12
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Well, done sir!
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Old 02-22-2009, 10:04 AM   #13
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Old 02-22-2009, 10:19 AM   #14
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Drew you'll have to start teaching me as I"m clueless as well. Well done ps no more crashing this year.
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Old 02-22-2009, 11:18 AM   #15
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Bike looks great!! Good luck with it this season!
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