690R build thread

[Mudguts]

Your local tuner should able to do it ,he just needs to get 3.3mm more on the shaft and the linkage ratio takes care of the rest, the seat height only goes up 3.3mm . Theres word of an ohlins TTX shock from RR-UK or Wilber's can make a custom


I have also ordered the new tanks and seat . Still need to get a job so I can pay for it

Then there's aust safari next which is 100% booked in so need to get this together ASAP .
We have a bit of a team Lined up

[Mudguts]

So i need to build a custom exhuast and some brakets for the new kit ,So i have gone and got my self a STEL multi Multi/TIG and ARC I figure this would be the best for Rally racing being a small compact unit , for any emergency were i need to glue things back togetther ,

I have a cople of small projects first ,

New Custom DB killer for the akro bigger then standard
New frame brackets for the tanks
Repair Alu suspension linkage

Then the big project is the custom under slung exhaust .

Now i'm off to pick up stainless wire TIG tips and gas

[crankshaft]

Why don't you put a carbie on that welder and ride it more..... uh, wrong thread Really looking forward to your build guts!

[Mudguts]

Originally Posted by crankshaft

Why don't you put a carbie on that welder and ride it more..... uh, wrong thread Really looking forward to your build guts!

bloody Heckler, your right i do need a carby ( regulator ) . shouldn't you be making sparks

[crankshaft]

Originally Posted by Mudguts

bloody Heckler, your right i do need a carby ( regulator ) . shouldn't you be making sparks

It's funny, I've been looking at buying a new welder myself. Have you seen these yet?

http://www.millerwelds.com/products/...p?model=M00361

I'm 99% sure I'm grabbing one in a few weeks.

[Mudguts]

Very nice , just about spec a little more power as mine

http://www.stelgroup.it/scheda.aspx?...=multi&LAN=ENG

just got to wait for the TIG torch to come in tomorrow .

[crankshaft]

Originally Posted by Mudguts

Very nice , just about spec a little more power as mine

http://www.stelgroup.it/scheda.aspx?...=multi&LAN=ENG

just got to wait for the TIG torch to come in tomorrow .

Small spool on the left side by the looks of it! Nice little unit!

[Mudguts]

So out for my afternoon blast getting use to the new Suspension ,
Hmmm someone did not tighten the preload lock ring (I'm a dick )
may have back its self off a bit , need to check sags when flat mate gets home

A part from that man it's plush sooo nice nothing like the bone jarring back breaker that it was , I did a couple of tracks and it soaked up the ecellarating bumps like my 500 so nice , I wanted to find some fast chopped out tracks

but being by my self and i didn't tell ant one were i was I left it at that .

Had a play with the vortex as well I have not realy played with it at all , but with today little play around I have it on map 9 ( standard SM map ) with the fuel
trims set 556 nice big mid range power stands from 70kph to 110kph

love it ,

[Mudguts]

I'm off to pick mandrel bend and exhuast tube , Argon reg

[tileman]

Originally Posted by Mudguts

I'm off to pick mandrel bend and exhuast tube , Argon reg

Where are you getting your stainless from? Whats the grade?

[Mudguts]

Originally Posted by tileman

Where are you getting your stainless from? Whats the grade?

Been ringing everywhere , no one stocks 1 7/8 but ended getting two 180deg from bayswater at a ridiculous price
403grade

[tileman]

Originally Posted by Mudguts

Been ringing everywhere , no one stocks 1 7/8 but ended getting two 180deg from bayswater at a ridiculous price
403grade

Try;

http://www.geordi.com.au/

They sell tube and pipe, 45 and 90 degree bends similar to to stuff that "sakurama" (950 ktm engine swap fame) used. They are pretty helpful when you drop in to. Although from a quick look 1 7/8 may be as you have found pretty hard to find. Maybe commit to changing the size.

[Mudguts]

Thanks , I want to keep it 1,7/8 as much as possible so I can keep it tight to the motor but if I want to use my Akro I,ll have to flare it at the end , we're 2" would be fine , but I have a back up wings muffler .

[tileman]

Originally Posted by Mudguts

Thanks , I want to keep it 1,7/8 as much as possible so I can keep it tight to the motor but if I want to use my Akro I,ll have to flare it at the end , we're 2" would be fine , but I have a back up wings muffler .

Maybe by use exhausts like this one if the diameter is correct and cut it up for bits.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MV-AGUSTA...ht_1201wt_1180

For what I have done the first time I just used old exhaust tubing I had around. Any idea what bikes use the similar size tubing?

[Mudguts]

Price been working next to Victorian motor cycle wreakers I have been in there a few times over the last couple of weeks

But thank for reminding me might head out the tomorrow when I pick up the TIG torch