Winter projects and mods. 2011

**ckholloway** · 10-12-2011 10:58 AM

Its that time of year ago folks. Lets get some input up and see what everyone has planned for the down season. Everything from projects to mods and even maintenance lists. What you are doing may be big or small or even some what simple to you but may help out another member that is needing/wanting to do the same thing or something similar.
Besides projects are always fun to read about and see pictures of progression through out the project.

The only thing I have planned so far is modifing a tire hugger to fit under my bike. So i will get some pictures up as soon as I start work but basically I will take a standard hugger and trim it down with some kind of design (not sure the design yet) because the way they come from the factory won't fit under my lowered bike.

**HEAVYbusa** · 10-12-2011 12:06 PM

I have a Toyota to rebuild and a set of stinkos to throw in the garbage... worst tires ever FYI.

**ckholloway** · 10-12-2011 12:54 PM

Really??? I have a set of shinko on my bike now and like them much better then anything else I have run so far.

**HEAVYbusa** · 10-12-2011 02:52 PM

Maybe its just me. I'd take a used stock tire over a new shinko.

**ckholloway** · 10-12-2011 03:07 PM

Which model of shinko are you running?

**HEAVYbusa** · 10-12-2011 03:12 PM

005 Advanced

**ckholloway** · 10-12-2011 03:23 PM

yup they suck. 010 apex is what I put on mine. So far they work well.

**busabrian** · 10-12-2011 09:19 PM

Only maintance for me, new brake pads, maybe chain and sprockets. Gotta maintain.

**ckholloway** · 10-12-2011 09:27 PM

I think that's what I'm doing also. Hugger, brakes, chain/sprockets. That's about it.

**BigGeorge** · 10-12-2011 10:31 PM

Originally Posted by HEAVYbusa

I have a Toyota to rebuild and a set of stinkos to throw in the garbage... worst tires ever FYI.

Did u get those from me?

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**rrookey** · 10-13-2011 12:29 AM

Well I guess I need to ride to do mods! I have been so bad this year......

**HEAVYbusa** · 10-13-2011 08:06 AM

Originally Posted by BigGeorge

Did u get those from me?

Maybe, well... yes but I wasn't going to tell anybody.

**MiniTrucker** · 10-13-2011 09:25 AM

Rear tire, rotors and new plastics. But I can still ride 90% of the winter. Hahahahahaha yankies

**BoOsTeD-aLtY** · 10-15-2011 12:17 PM

Oh hey guys . Winter whats that. Oh thats right I live in sunny south Florida WHERE I GET TO RIDE ALL YEAR LONG SUCKERSSSSSSSSSSSS!

**ckholloway** · 10-15-2011 12:35 PM

You think your cool or something. OK I guess that is kinda cool.

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**CAT3** · 10-15-2011 03:40 PM

In S. AZ., my winter is only a month long, perfect for doing the upgrades, overdue maintenance oversights, paint etc...

My to-do list:
On the 2008 Ducati 1098:
New EK ZZZ 525 Chain (put another D.I.D. on cuase I was in a pinch, regret that now).

Paint, lowers and tail in satin black.

Brake pads all the way around, over 19k on the OEM and they're getting low on material.

Clutch frictions and steels (wish I could afford a Slipper setup), same as brakes, over 19k and its chattering.

MW Adj. clip-ons with 30mm rise.

Disassemble, bake, remove inside projector light cut-off shields, reassemble and upgrade to HIDs.

BMC race filters.

Powder coat swingarm satin black.

On the 1987 Ducati Paso:
Pretty much strip it down, powder coat frame and swingarm + all the little bits. Tear engine down, new rings, bearings, seals & gaskets, belts. Rebuild shock and forks, repack wheel bearings, swingarm and steering head bearings. Fiberglass and fix body panels, prep and paint, factory Red with Yellow unless I change mind before then. Add a Double Bubble and generally get her looking sexy again. Free bike I pick up sometime in the next couple weeks. Will be a much longer than "winter" project.

On the 1998 Ducati ST2 (this is the actual Hollywood prop bike from the movie "Blade" w/ Wesley Snipes)
If I end up picking it as I expect, I plan on basically restoring it to original condition. Its been neglected, sitting outside, not run, not covered in S. Ca and S. Az over the last 12-years or about. Paint is horrible condition, some cracks on plastics, needs total overhaul etc.. But the comfort of the ST series, combined with their performance will make this a worthwhile project, and its history is amazing.

On the 1973 Triumph Spitfire:
Option 1: Rebuild OEM transmission; reverse gear and 1-2 cluster gear is ruined from jackasses trying to hit reverse while rolling, replace OD solenoid and switch, $350.
Option 2: Pickup a rebuilt transmission and Layland OD unit, $900.
Option 3: Engine & Trans swap with a Miata, fuel injection (would be nice), triple HP and double the Tq (would be amazing) 5 or 6spd (better gear ratio's), $850 or less, including wiring and ECU.

Replace wiring harness and gauges that don't work (have a few spares already). Prep and paint, currently leaning towards the original "Mimosa" yellow, but throwing in a pearl, and doing the satin black racing stripe off center on passenger side. Install custom Leopard wood dash that I formed and my friends dad is machining (very dense wood, eats up regular saw blades and router bits). Have seats reupholstered w/ new foam etc.. I've already made door panels, rear quarter sail panels and rear bulkhead divider (to block view of gas tank) panels. Install carpet and transmission tunnel w/ various bits of custom interior/dash pieces. Set of 13" Ultralight wheels specific to this model (thought about 14's or 15's, but limits the tire size and suspension etc.. Last will be the convertible top.

Depending on Option 1/2 or 3 will dictate if I keep current 4-2-1 header, or swap out for the Miata system. Probably add in a Monza quad-tip, or dual center exit tip header back (what catalytic converter

).

On the 1969 Chevy Truck:
Swap the 305ci V-8 for a 4bolt main 355ci V-8. Add a Gear Vendors overdrive unit, or rebuild a 4L65E w/ electronic override control unit. Spruce up the interior a bit, has riser high-back bucket seats now, may swap out for a 40/60 split w/ console...will see. Custom stereo setup of course. Prep and paint, Tangelo pearl much like GMs old truck.

Think between that, contractor job w/ General Dynamics and running our new shop, CSC-Customs, LLC, I should be more than busy

**BoOsTeD-aLtY** · 10-15-2011 05:27 PM

CK I am cool . I thought you knew? Trust me my rainy season down here sucks too. Just when you think you can go for a ride it starts pouring!

**brknwng** · 10-15-2011 07:29 PM

Brand new 2011 black and red oem plastic and tank for Busa no#2!

**sumo** · 10-16-2011 01:44 AM

Im done modding her, The next thing on the list is to replace the battery.

**_Wolfman_** · 10-16-2011 02:04 PM

Would like to pull passenger mounts and pegs and powdercoat them, bought used set of vortex rearsets will be installing before next riding season aswell. Other than that just basic maintenance this offseason.

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**BigGeorge** · 10-17-2011 01:41 AM

Originally Posted by sumo

Im done modding her, The next thing on the list is to replace the battery.

Didn't you just buy a battery from Tim?

**BigGeorge** · 10-17-2011 01:44 AM

I'm keeping it light. Adding a Sirius unit, a 12 volt outlet or 2, and adding a different LED plate light.

**HEAVYbusa** · 10-17-2011 09:06 AM

I think I may put a 12v charger on mine too... I added the distro block years back when we all bought them but never put the charger on.

I'd also like to get my throttle bodies synched and do a basic 20k tune up.

**_Wolfman_** · 10-17-2011 01:20 PM

Was considering adding Autocom setup and Garmin for long trips. Tried using earbuds on long trips and they just end up hurting my ears after a while and giving me a headache.

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**brokeasswhiteboy** · 10-18-2011 09:17 AM

Probably going under the gun(paint gun) again, and thinking of doing some motor work. Maybe build the internals for boost. Either way, it will come out 1397cc. I have access to a built head and cams, so I may just go the all motor route for now.

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