06/20/2005
I have completed the suspension build up using the CBR954RR
shock and it is time for a test. I fired up Vicious this evening after finishing
up the last brackets on the final drive side to help support the new stresses it
would be experiencing.
These new glasses have the retaining string that was bothering me...I am not adjusting an earring!!
Oops, That front fender light is barely held on and the wires
are hanging. I remembered to take it off before I did!
Actually I was wondering why the front fender was so noisy!!! It was the light!
Bounce bounce bounce and test..... This was a very nice cush
ride. It sits higher than I like when on the
side stand, but it sits perfectly when mounted.
Here you can see that I will have about 3 inches of travel
room to where the fender will sit. I don't
think I will need that much room. The shock only has about 2 inches of total
travel. But being at the front of the
swing arm, two inches there equals much more arch at the end of the swing arm.
Here you can see I had to weld box above the swing arm, then
bolted 1/4" plate to it that has
a steel arm that mounts to the original shock mount. This is to relieve upward
stress where the
final drive bolts to the swing arm. Also another bracket goes under the swing
arm and bolts to the
axle and the other end has two bolts holding it to a plate welded below
the swing arm.
Unsprung you can see how much higher it sits.
The breathers are located on each side and are still covered
by the plastic sheeting. You can see the
layers of dust and particles from welding and grinding that are all over this
bike! It due for a solid cleaning
soon!
Setting the rear fender on to see where it will ride when
sitting on the bike. I plan on fitting about
2 inches lower in the seat when I have one custom made for it.
Another angle from the front. The bike runs great at
idle and take off but if I
give it a twist on the throttle, it cuts off completely. Also when in higher
RPMs under
load. Otherwise I can run high rpms while sitting. Exhaust sounds raspy! I have
a few
threaded holes to plug behind the air breathers and will pick those up tomorrow
and
try again.
I ran around the block without the rear fender and no lights,
I am in a quiet neighborhood.....well
other than the directionless kids who drove down the alley t0onight and shot out
my neighbors
Suburban rear window with a bb gun about 10:30. Buttwipes. With my driveway gate
I am protected
but have issues identifying the vehicles that go down the alley and a harder
time shooting at them!
I love these gates!
Stay tuned for the next edition with the completion of the rear fender!!! Then paint!!
Gonzo
02' Shadow Spirit