What did you do to your twin today?

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coldnight

Discussion Starter · Jun 17, 2009 (Edited)

The Classic triple forum has a thread for daily modifications and shop work. Lets get that going for twins as well.

Today I lowered my T100's rear brake lever. I took the pin out, the master cylinder off and adjusted the bucket and locknut. Now I won't be beside my brake pedal on that bike, I can be above it, ready to use it just a tiny bit quicker.

I also painted the worst-off gas cap I had, black. So I can ride on sunny days without being blinded by my own bike. - my sun visor is in the helmet, and comes down from the top so I get nice glare off the clocks and tank...

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Kensby

· #17,259 · Dec 5, 2020

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Bought a new tank to repaint. Wanted to try it on just for fun, looks a bit pale to me. Keeping the original red/black for the future.

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Kensby

· #17,319 · Jan 13, 2021

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Just fitted my freshly painted tank (DG, Korosi red, like the Street Twin and others). Really happy with the result.

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Nevermind the weird looking sprocket cover, just a spare I'm trying to modify/reshape.

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Kensby

· #17,323 · Jan 25, 2021

Michael Bryce W said:
What year is that tank...2008? Carbureated? How did you nail it with those emblems?

Carb, yes. A 2003 tank sitting on a 2007 bike. The emblems are bolt on, think they are called Heritage.

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Kensby

· #17,378 · Mar 13, 2021

Front wheel overhaul today. Braking RL7008 disc, Brembo 07HO30SA brake pads and All Balls 25-1585 wheel bearing kit.

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Kensby

· #17,456 · Apr 22, 2021

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Fitted the Daytona Velona80 speedo/tacho. Made up a small bracket just to get it mounted for wiring. I might lower it a bit and move it towards the handlebar later. The new speedo cable runs really nice along the brake line as well. Really happy with the result.

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Kensby

· #17,507 · May 2, 2021

Installed new handlebars. Swapped my "Biltwell Tracker" bar to "Street Track 4 inch" from Westland Customs.

That increase in rise made a HUGE difference on my riding. Really happy with the change!

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Kensby

· #17,530 · May 9, 2021

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Thank you @okitoki for the inspiration. Was planning to buy a relocation bracket when I saw your post.

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Kensby

· #17,552 · May 17, 2021

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Had to relocate the turn signals after I changed the headlight bracket.

Prototype... Time will tell if the clamp for the fork gaiters are strong enough. Feels pretty steady anyway.

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Kensby

· #17,620 · Jul 11, 2021

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Installed a clear headlight and modified the crankcase breather.

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Kensby

· #17,748 · Oct 14, 2021

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Finished my low budget skidplate. Manufactured from unused sheet metal from our new dishwasher, spray paint from a previous project and some nuts and bolts from work..

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Kensby

· #17,829 · Apr 24, 2022

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Installed the Freespirits rear caliper relocation bracket. As described the original brake line would be fine, but I had to reroute it to be able to fit it to the swing arm. Look nice, and pretty easy install!

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Kensby

· #17,836 · Apr 25, 2022

The freespirits bracket is quite chunky. I doubt it will flex more than the original. Poor photo comparison of the original bracket below.

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Kensby

· #17,999 · 5 mo ago

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Fitted the tiny Highsider Proton turn signals to the front to match the rear.

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Kensby

· #18,001 · 5 mo ago

Velocette said:
Would be illegal in the UK, I had to change mine.

Really? Why?

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Kensby

· #18,004 · 5 mo ago

Same regulations in Sweden. I have 245mm at the front and 190mm at the rear!

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