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Post by forrest on May 16, 2019 0:07:52 GMT -6
Hi I just started working on my 86 454 LTD again after letting it sit for about 6 years. I was a member back then and lived in San Diego and my user name was sdcruzin. I live up in auburn, Northern California now. My real name is forrest. I had lowered the bike with progressive brand 12” shocks and dropped the front end down in the triple clamp a few inches. Riding around San Diego I bottomed out on things and pot holes and broke one of my exhaust clamps and didn’t enjoy the lowered stance. I had also chopped the frame and turned it into a single seat bobber. I’ll find some pictures in the next couple days and post them up. Trying to sell it is way too much of a hassle and loss. The engine has low mileage and was running strong last time I rode it so I might as well try to do something fun with it. Now I have a more off-road vision for it. Might as well ride it to death before I just give it away on Craigslist. Looking forward to hearing from you guys. Later
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Post by sctsgt on Jun 7, 2019 19:41:07 GMT -6
Apparently I haven't been on here in about 7 years...
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Post by steamy on Jun 14, 2019 20:57:43 GMT -6
Looks like its just me and you these days  |
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Post by Blaine on Jun 15, 2019 5:54:44 GMT -6
Welcome back.  |
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Post by heinz1 on Jun 15, 2019 12:23:02 GMT -6
Welcome back! Get some pictures so we can see your project
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Post by forrest on Jun 20, 2019 17:26:46 GMT -6
I need to fabricate a 2 into one exhaust and I was reading on here somewhere that another member built their own exhaust. Had some problems tuning, then contacted somebody at cone engineering, an online supplier of exhaust tubing and such. They wrote up a bunch of useful info about a proper custom exhaust system. I’ve been searching for hours now and can’t find that thread. Can anyone here help me locate that? Much appreciate all help. I’ll post a picture or at least a link. Tried posting in the gallery and only the link would show up...
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Post by forrest on Jun 20, 2019 18:45:48 GMT -6
i.imgur.com/mg9MfBU.jpgTrying to post pics from imgur. Anyone can help me with this? Tracker seat. 16” Emgo shocks Custom belt roller/ idler pulley. (Skateboard wheel!) Rebuilding the carbs and prob have to replace fuel petcock valve. Cleaned the tank. Gotta build an exhaust. Help me find the info on here about please!
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Post by forrest on Jun 20, 2019 18:55:14 GMT -6
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Post by eaglerider on Jun 21, 2019 5:51:18 GMT -6
Why an idler wheel? if you have the right belt, adjusted right,and correct rear shocks, it is not needed. Looks like from the first pic in the previous post, that the rear wheel is dropped down way to far..like the rears shocks are too long.
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Post by forrest on Jun 24, 2019 16:25:49 GMT -6
Yes front forks are lowered. Rear shocks are longer than stock. It’s a custom build I’m making.
Anyway, can anyone point me to the post where someone wrote up a bunch of custom exhaust info they got from the guy at cone engineering???
I read it here a while back and can’t seem to find it now.
Thanks for any help and ride motorcycles!!
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Post by gandolf on Dec 29, 2020 15:09:08 GMT -6
Hi, nice job! I'm thinking about going a bit taller in the rear, but not that much. Would rather stay away from installing idler wheel. Thinking about 14".
Any thoughts/ideas?
Thanks.
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