Motard teaser pics **UPDATED**

NorthernRR · 05-19-2008, 12:31 PM

Well I never really did introduce my new bike.
2003 CRF450R which I should have converted to a motard in the next few weeks.

It has seen it fair share of riding, but I plan on riding at a few track days this summer and then working on it(again) this coming W*****(I'm not going to even think about that yet)

My plans are not really to make is street legal as I would be with out my license within the first week of riding, but more to make a dependable track day toy that I can screw around on and have fun with.

got the bike for a pretty good deal, parts are suprisingly cheap as long as they are for a dirt bike and ANYTHING supermoto, you will pay out the a$$ for. But it all sure looks nice.

Anyway, here are a few pics of how it is sitting now. I should be working on it today for a while and will hopefully get things right on it. Tires should be here early next week so I can finish the brakes and making the chain. But for now, I am going to put it back together, change the oil and flush the coolant.

I also just threw one of the 1KRR in there too, why not. still need a few more sands and then some paint but I am a LOT closer than I was 2 months ago.

ONEvcs · 05-19-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NorthernRR

... but more to make a dependable track day toy that I can screw around on and have fun with.

You should get a little big bigger front rotor on the crf and a little bit longer rear brake line on the cbr.

If you're getting the crf to screw around on, just remember, don't do into the wind.

Just kidding dude, I'm jealous.

NorthernRR · 05-19-2008, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ONEvcs

You should get a little big bigger front rotor on the crf and a little bit longer rear brake like on the cbr.

If you're getting the crf to screw around on, just remember, don't do into the wind.

Just kidding dude, I'm jealous.

I was going to switch the rear brake to an underslung carrier like the GSX-R's use but I changed my mind, I'll likely either change that line again or just zip tie it to something as having the extra length really helps with the tire changes.

I figure that rotor "should"(

) stop me OK...

Jetbdude · 05-19-2008, 03:23 PM

Wow man, it's freaking mid-May! You need to get on it and get some of your bikes ready to ride!!!! Will any of them be ready for Grattan!

NorthernRR · 05-19-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetbdude

Wow man, it's freaking mid-May! You need to get on it and get some of your bikes ready to ride!!!! Will any of them be ready for Grattan!

Motard will be ready to go by end of the coming week depending on when I get the tires for it. I am just repacking the exhaust on the motard right now and then it will be an oil change, new chain and throw the rest of the body work on(5 minute job) and go for a rip...

1000RR is ready other than a rear wheel spacer. The body work all fits, it's just not pretty yet... I am fine with riding a half sanded bike... hahahaha I shouldn't be but I am...

Worst case scenario is I have to dump the coolant out of the VFR, remove the peg feelers and bring it with us to grattan too...

Look out FJR1300 here I come.

NorthernRR · 05-22-2008, 08:36 PM

Ok a few things left and I should be DONE.
install Cam chain tensioner
break and install chain
rivet the rest of the exhaust
Flush coolant.

then she's ready for the track.

Had it running tonight after having the head freshend up with new valves and man what a difference, I could hardly start it, it was SO hard to kick.

anyway, here are the pics.

phobe · 05-22-2008, 09:39 PM

You shouldn't tease motards. They didn't choose to be motarded.

bwhip · 05-22-2008, 10:51 PM

Looks like fun!

maxib · 05-22-2008, 11:41 PM

Very nice...and happy birthday you old coot!

NorthernRR · 05-23-2008, 05:45 AM

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Originally Posted by bwhip

Looks like fun!

You should know... I am hoping that it will come close to staying with the 450 you have.

Purpdust · 05-23-2008, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by NorthernRR

You should know... I am hoping that it will come close to staying with the 450 you have.

Ahhh, his is a 550

bwhip · 05-23-2008, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Purpdust

Ahhh, his is a 550

ONEvcs · 05-23-2008, 10:09 AM

The bike looks awesome

. I'll get one soon, I hope.

You might have some issues with the front fender bending backwards at speed I'd think. Isn't that why they use those short ones for SM?

NorthernRR · 05-23-2008, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Purpdust

Ahhh, his is a 550

I wasn't talking in a drag race

NorthernRR · 05-23-2008, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ONEvcs

The bike looks awesome

. I'll get one soon, I hope.

You might have some issues with the front fender bending backwards at speed I'd think. Isn't that why they use those short ones for SM?

I may end up changing a few things yet on it. the front # plate they sent is a POS... big time.
I have a set of lights for it with a # plate built in and looks great, as well as a magneto but I am affraid that if I put that all in there I will want signals a horn and a license plate...

05-19-2008, 12:31 PM	#1
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,394	Motard teaser pics UPDATED Well I never really did introduce my new bike. 2003 CRF450R which I should have converted to a motard in the next few weeks. It has seen it fair share of riding, but I plan on riding at a few track days this summer and then working on it(again) this coming W****(I'm not going to even think about that yet) My plans are not really to make is street legal as I would be with out my license within the first week of riding, but more to make a dependable track day toy that I can screw around on and have fun with. got the bike for a pretty good deal, parts are suprisingly cheap as long as they are for a dirt bike and ANYTHING supermoto, you will pay out the a$$ for. But it all sure looks nice. Anyway, here are a few pics of how it is sitting now. I should be working on it today for a while and will hopefully get things right on it. Tires should be here early next week so I can finish the brakes and making the chain. But for now, I am going to put it back together, change the oil and flush the coolant. I also just threw one of the 1KRR in there too, why not. still need a few more sands and then some paint but I am a LOT closer than I was 2 months ago. Attached Thumbnails __________________ See you at Indy Last edited by NorthernRR; 05-22-2008 at 08:31 PM.*

05-19-2008, 03:23 PM	#4
Jetbdude Every man's dream Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 34 Bike(s): 07 600RR Posts: 2,451	Wow man, it's freaking mid-May! You need to get on it and get some of your bikes ready to ride!!!! Will any of them be ready for Grattan! __________________ #20

05-22-2008, 08:36 PM	#6
NorthernRR Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 28 Bike(s): 1KRR, VFR, CRF450R, EX500 Posts: 1,394	Ok a few things left and I should be DONE. install Cam chain tensioner break and install chain rivet the rest of the exhaust Flush coolant. then she's ready for the track. Had it running tonight after having the head freshend up with new valves and man what a difference, I could hardly start it, it was SO hard to kick. anyway, here are the pics. Attached Thumbnails __________________ See you at Indy

05-22-2008, 09:39 PM	#7
phobe circa 1960 Join Date: 12-17-2006 Age: 26 Bike(s): 600RR, 125R Posts: 4,629	You shouldn't tease motards. They didn't choose to be motarded. __________________ Cum hoc, ergo propter hoc

05-22-2008, 10:51 PM	#8
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,897	Looks like fun! __________________ My Gallery

05-22-2008, 11:41 PM	#9
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,004	Very nice...and happy birthday you old coot!

05-23-2008, 10:09 AM	#13
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,456 Images: 99	The bike looks awesome . I'll get one soon, I hope. You might have some issues with the front fender bending backwards at speed I'd think. Isn't that why they use those short ones for SM?

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