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Offline TJS

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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #30 on: September 30, 2011, 12:18:16 PM »
I changed the youtube heading.
I rode to work today. the bike over heated or at least the fan was on the whole time and that was running 70 on the highway. ...and lost one air filter pod somewhere on the highway...uuggghhhhh

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=084b06D8xVU

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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #31 on: October 18, 2011, 10:20:02 AM »
Would nickle plating hurt the frame or make it brittle like chrome?
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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #32 on: October 19, 2011, 04:20:17 PM »
Would nickle plating hurt the frame or make it brittle like chrome?

i don't know if this link any good and it does answer your question but gives some insight into nickle and chrome plating!!!  

http://www.finishing.com/60/82.shtml

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_embrittlement
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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #33 on: October 24, 2011, 03:46:51 AM »
Hi I noticed that you did the whole four airfilter pod thing and the stage three kit. Would you recommend this? Does it make that much difference over a stage one? Does it hurt file economy? Just curious. 

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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #34 on: October 24, 2011, 10:22:30 AM »
The silver race bike, I ran a modified air box and one jet bigger on a Stage I Dyno jet kit. The stage III, Factory Pro was to match up with the K&N pods. I'm happy with the results so far and will hope to put on a dyno soon.
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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #35 on: October 25, 2011, 01:48:46 AM »
What size air filters fit? I'm not quite sure what o measure.

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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #36 on: October 25, 2011, 09:47:28 AM »
They are oval shaped. Use K&N RU-1824. see page 2 of forum
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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #37 on: October 29, 2011, 09:11:00 PM »
I also noticed what looks like metal foot pegs on your bike. What did they come off of?? I haven't been able to find metal pegs for a gsf400 anywhere. 

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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #38 on: October 31, 2011, 12:41:22 PM »
There are hundreds of metal foot pegs on ebay that will fit.  I picked up 3 sets of these and got them to fit in both the driver and passenger so have one spare set...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Suzuki-Bandit-600-1200-SV650-1000-GSXR1000-FOOT-PEGS-New-/230692973573?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item35b65f6c05
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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #39 on: November 01, 2011, 10:57:37 AM »
Cool! Thanks that really helps because i wanted metal pegs but didnt want to swap the rear sets with one from a gsxr..... oh and i managed to find a complete set of carbs like you recommended, they were pretty cheap and now i have some spare parts, win win. :thanks:

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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #40 on: November 01, 2011, 11:05:53 AM »
TJS, hows the build coming along? I'd be interested to see a big full bike picture.  :stickpoke:

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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #41 on: November 06, 2011, 10:01:49 PM »
Lanky,
I will be tearing it down soon. Send frame to Nic plate, service forks, bearings, etc... Motor work? Need to see about $$. I will for sure start taing it apart in December. Check the youtube for around the bike.
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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #42 on: November 20, 2011, 11:03:19 AM »
$$$ is tight, but I will start tear down late Dec.. I did put new brake lines on today.
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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #43 on: December 15, 2011, 02:39:12 AM »
what part number are you using for you ignition coils I saw on  youtube you are  running dynatek coils. 

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Re: My 400 Cafe Build
« Reply #44 on: December 15, 2011, 10:30:26 AM »
Sorry, mine are stock coils. You must of seen a different video. I'm Zebo369 on Youtube.
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