It's unique that you built this bike for your friend but you're tearing it apart again. Tha't the ordinary part of this. You have to make it your own. Good luck with the project - post lots of pictures - I don't care that it's an RC51. It's still superchicken finger lickin' good!

 

Congratumalations!!!

 

Pops! Let's get some new photos up!

 

Thanks for reminding me. That was a pretty old picture of her.

 

I did the engine work on it, but he did all of the other mods.
I'm not doing any more engine work at this time, just putting her on a diet and tuning the chassis. I need to research spring rates and determine a starting point for the extended shock length. We'll be doing a bunch more fork mods, as well.

Also making some substantial intake mods, with an airbox and ram-air snorkel.

I'm also figuring out what to do about directing air to the radiators. I've seen Thorsten Durbahn's ducts. I may go that route, if I haven't figured out a better system.

I've never understood why people take the fairings off their bikes and don't do anything to ensure good airflow across the radiators. That is the primary purpose of the fairing on a VTR.

 

Down to the basics. Engine and rolling chassis.
Lot's of shared heritage, but mounted in a GP style chassis.

 

DROOL

 

wow! that's not only one sweet ride, but it's equally a piece of art. Now, take it out, beat the living bejesus out it. Make it do what it's meant for!!!