Yamaha forks on a BMW F650GS Dakar - Page 11

farkleface · 04-03-2009, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Aries71
Bump, just want to keep this one alive.

How's everybody doing with their project?

I Received the hanger, axle and brakeline from JDRadman and they are fantastic. He did a great job of designing and fabricating this stuff. I have also been annoying him over the phone with a zillion questions and he never even hangs up on me.
This is what I have done so far:

electrical is done. converted ignition to toggle switch, new headlight because rock did the other one in, new sealed battery so the bike will start, fixed heated grips -now that it is not cold anymore.
mounted triples and found out my ebay friend sent me junk bearings, so I am waiting on a new set.
front fender is almost installed.
wheels went to woodys for a little winter vacation and they are sweet.
needed new sprockets and chain
still waiting on the forks that were sent out to get seals, progressive springs and shortend 1" (maybe now I have time to paint the body panels?? getting sick of the white) any ideas where to get new dakar decals?

still need to switch the brake cable, mount the forks when they show up and go for a ride!
someday I hope to post some pictures

JDLuke · 04-03-2009, 12:29 PM

My axle and caliper bracket arrived today. They are beautiful and I am in love with them.

tmotten · 04-03-2009, 05:16 PM

Have I missed seeing a photo of these?

JDLuke · 04-03-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tmotten

Have I missed seeing a photo of these?

I can put up a photo of the parts tomorrow afternoon.

Aries71 · 04-04-2009, 09:31 AM

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My axle and caliper bracket arrived today. They are beautiful and I am in love with them.

How much were they if I may ask? I haven't heard from JDRadman so i'm thinking I missed out on the deal, PM'd him a couple times but no luck.

Can you post some pics?

Cheers

JDLuke · 04-04-2009, 12:34 PM

OK, fellas here we go:

The axle and bracket are machined out of stainless steel. The axle cleverly adapts the larger diameter of the holes in the fork by having a thicker section at one end, and having the 'nut' at the other end serve the same purpose.

Now the pictures:

JDLuke · 04-04-2009, 12:36 PM

mattomoto · 04-04-2009, 01:29 PM

Those pics don't do the parts justice Luke! (jk- pics are great) I got mine yesterday- holy s**t that is some nice machining!!!

I am taking photos as I install and will post them soon.

You the man Jim. The parts are soooo nice.

Thanks again!

Matto

JDLuke · 04-04-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by mattomoto

Those pics don't do the parts justice Luke! (jk- pics are great) I got mine yesterday- holy s**t that is some nice machining!!!

I am taking photos as I install and will post them soon.

You the man Jim. The parts are soooo nice.

Thanks again!

Matto

Hehe. You're right, they don't. I find myself just sort of... fondling them.

farkleface · 04-04-2009, 02:20 PM

I put mine on display above the freplace for everyone to enjoy. Even the wife likes em (kinda)

Southest US Thumper · 04-04-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by JDLuke

OK, fellas here we go:

The axle and bracket are machined out of stainless steel. The axle cleverly adapts the larger diameter of the holes in the fork by having a thicker section at one end, and having the 'nut' at the other end serve the same purpose.

Now the pictures:

Wow, do we still use the term "Trick"? If so, them's some of the Trickest parts I've seen in a while, Nice!

tmotten · 04-04-2009, 05:45 PM

Will there be more made?

Aries71 · 04-04-2009, 08:50 PM

WOW!!! Those look awesome!!!

I hope you have another run in the planning RAD 'cause I'm a taker.

Well done!!

Brute · 04-05-2009, 12:16 AM

Tha axle & caliper mount look great . Can`t wait till mine turn up in Aus .

southbound · 04-05-2009, 02:38 PM

I would be up for a set if you are planning on doing any future runs, let me know if and how much. Thanks for putting in the work.

04-03-2009, 12:29 PM	#152
JDLuke Ravening for delight Joined: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Oddometer: 8,645	My axle and caliper bracket arrived today. They are beautiful and I am in love with them. __________________ Why did I drink all of the ingredients for vomit? "Used to be Man vs. Nature.. then Man vs. Space.. then Man vs. the Moon. Now it's Man vs. Food" - Dalar "you cannot reason a person out of something they were not reasoned into." - Jonathan Swift

04-04-2009, 12:34 PM	#156
JDLuke Ravening for delight Joined: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Oddometer: 8,645	OK, fellas here we go: The axle and bracket are machined out of stainless steel. The axle cleverly adapts the larger diameter of the holes in the fork by having a thicker section at one end, and having the 'nut' at the other end serve the same purpose. Now the pictures: __________________ Why did I drink all of the ingredients for vomit? "Used to be Man vs. Nature.. then Man vs. Space.. then Man vs. the Moon. Now it's Man vs. Food" - Dalar "you cannot reason a person out of something they were not reasoned into." - Jonathan Swift

04-04-2009, 12:36 PM	#157
JDLuke Ravening for delight Joined: May 2007 Location: New Jersey Oddometer: 8,645	__________________ Why did I drink all of the ingredients for vomit? "Used to be Man vs. Nature.. then Man vs. Space.. then Man vs. the Moon. Now it's Man vs. Food" - Dalar "you cannot reason a person out of something they were not reasoned into." - Jonathan Swift

04-04-2009, 01:29 PM	#158
mattomoto 2 wheels rule Joined: Apr 2005 Location: 9000' below Long's Peak, CO Oddometer: 859	Those pics don't do the parts justice Luke! (jk- pics are great) I got mine yesterday- holy s**t that is some nice machining!!! I am taking photos as I install and will post them soon. You the man Jim. The parts are soooo nice. Thanks again! Matto __________________ Matto

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04-03-2009, 05:16 PM	#153
tmotten Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Oddometer: 2,282	Have I missed seeing a photo of these?

04-04-2009, 02:20 PM	#160
farkleface ridin dirty Joined: Nov 2008 Location: seattle Oddometer: 119	I put mine on display above the freplace for everyone to enjoy. Even the wife likes em (kinda)

04-04-2009, 05:45 PM	#162
tmotten Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Australia Oddometer: 2,282	Will there be more made?

04-04-2009, 08:50 PM	#163
Aries71 Adventure seeker Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Carrying Place, Ontario Oddometer: 29	WOW!!! Those look awesome!!! I hope you have another run in the planning RAD 'cause I'm a taker. Well done!!

04-05-2009, 12:16 AM	#164
Brute Melbourne , outer east . Joined: Dec 2007 Oddometer: 915	Tha axle & caliper mount look great . Can`t wait till mine turn up in Aus .

04-05-2009, 02:38 PM	#165
southbound Adventurer Joined: Nov 2008 Location: Colorado Oddometer: 64	I would be up for a set if you are planning on doing any future runs, let me know if and how much. Thanks for putting in the work.