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11-15-2007, 9:24 AM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! thanks baconbits!!    Report

11-17-2007, 5:40 AM baconbits Joined on 06-07-2007 cincinnati , ohio Posts 343 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! youre welcome . why do you guys always go with that low muffler though ? dont you still want to go in the dirt ? * 14 / 55    Report

11-17-2007, 3:13 PM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! I'm not going in the dirt. I just use it for riding in the canyons and in the city. I like the low muffler purely for looks.    Report

11-17-2007, 5:59 PM Fourcycle Joined on 08-01-2007 SE Michigan Posts 1,181 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! One of the things that I really liked about the Kawasaki Versys is the muffler tucked under the engine.  Buell does it too but it's a little big.  I think that’s where a muffler belongs, not plumbed out to the back of the bike like they do on most bikes.  Keeps the burns down and you don’t have to worry about melting gear, bags and so forth.  I think it really cleans up the bike too. If your only tool is a hammer everything looks like a nail.    Report

11-17-2007, 7:37 PM GHB Joined on 08-28-2007 Melbourne, Australia Posts 152 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE!  Fourcycle wrote: One of the things that I really liked about the Kawasaki Versys is the muffler tucked under the engine.  Buell does it too but it's a little big.  I think that’s where a muffler belongs, not plumbed out to the back of the bike like they do on most bikes.  Keeps the burns down and you don’t have to worry about melting gear, bags and so forth.  I think it really cleans up the bike too. same wirh the new Honda Hornet 600 and Kawasi ER6n/f 1967 Honda CL50 (New) 5 months 1972 Honda CL175 (New) 18 months 1974 Honda CB350 (New) 2 years 2007 TW200 2006 model (New)    Report

11-20-2007, 6:56 AM baconbits Joined on 06-07-2007 cincinnati , ohio Posts 343 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE!  Fourcycle wrote: One of the things that I really liked about the Kawasaki Versys is the muffler tucked under the engine.  Buell does it too but it's a little big.  I think that’s where a muffler belongs, not plumbed out to the back of the bike like they do on most bikes.  Keeps the burns down and you don’t have to worry about melting gear, bags and so forth.  I think it really cleans up the bike too.   yes , but look at all the crap hanging from the rear fender . doesnt look very clean , muffler or not . do you know who won the ohio state- michigan game ? * 14 / 55    Report

11-20-2007, 11:06 AM Fourcycle Joined on 08-01-2007 SE Michigan Posts 1,181 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! I saw the stuff hanging form the rear fender, Federally mandated reflector, license plate, etc. I believe.  The TW comes with the little reflector below the plate as well and the Prowler would look a lot better without that humango mustache. Ann Arbor was not a happy city after the game.  3 -14, State. If your only tool is a hammer everything looks like a nail.    Report

11-21-2007, 8:00 AM baconbits Joined on 06-07-2007 cincinnati , ohio Posts 343 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE!  Fourcycle wrote: I saw the stuff hanging form the rear fender, Federally mandated reflector, license plate, etc. I believe.  The TW comes with the little reflector below the plate as well and the Prowler would look a lot better without that humango mustache. Ann Arbor was not a happy city after the game.  3 -14, State. 0 to 60 in  5.7 sec . not bad for a 2800 lb car . you got one ?  getting one ? my rx8  was about as quick . really bad fuel economy though . always wondered how the prowlers cornered .  had a 308 gtsi before i got married . cornered like it was on rails . not real quick , but a-lot of fun . front end would kick out on corners before the rear , which was weird . mid engine . condidering an esprit twin turbo for next sports car .  0 to 60 in under 5 . about 170 top end . can pick them up used pretty cheap . * 14 / 55    Report

11-21-2007, 9:04 AM Fourcycle Joined on 08-01-2007 SE Michigan Posts 1,181 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! No, I don’t have one.  I’m not into cars much but do go to local vintage and custom car shows when I’m in the mood.  Wrenching on bikes, both pedal and motor, takes up less space, things are smaller and lighter and it’s done with faster.  I really have a hankering to do an electric vehicle.  Probably a motorcycle because it’s more affordable, especially when going with LiPo batteries.  Do a search on youtube for electric motorcycles and then check out electric karts while you are there.  Those look like Fun! If your only tool is a hammer everything looks like a nail.    Report

11-21-2007, 10:57 AM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! Oh! You hi-jackers got my thread, that's ok though^_^ Here are two more pics of the bike. I'm entering it in the custom sportbike competition for the International Motorcycle Show in Long Beach, who knows maybe I'll get in.    Report

11-21-2007, 9:08 PM JoMomSophat Joined on 07-12-2006 Seattle WA Posts 803 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! no offence ,I really like the bike but if you are going to show it you should do something about the battery box maybe fab something that looks a little cleaner. the way it is now ,it will turn heads on the street, but at the shows they will expect perfection. p.s. wrap up the wires for the tail too. and there looks like there is a dent in your exhaust at the end of the muffler !! GO_SEAHAWKS!!!    Report

11-21-2007, 11:21 PM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! No offense taken, I agree with you completely. If I do get in I'm going to get the small battery from Japan. There is a dent in the muffler, I thought my paint covered it up, you have a good eye! Can't do much about that. I don't really want to win, I just want to get some exposure for the bike, I think it deserves more popularity then it's getting.    Report

11-22-2007, 12:06 AM riccio Joined on 08-17-2007 macon county Posts 160 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! ryan, if you go with a mini batt, your gonna have to install a kick start or bump start the bike. you can get a batt. in the u.s. at like a batteries plus, just get the smallest 12 volt!    Report

11-22-2007, 7:16 AM riccio Joined on 08-17-2007 macon county Posts 160 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! Attachment: 67ac_1.jpg look here for a headlight mount http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Motorcycle-Universal-Headlamp-Brackets-Pair-New_W0QQitemZ300172802846QQihZ020QQcategoryZ35621QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem    Report

11-22-2007, 10:00 AM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! thanks for the tip, I had no idea the mini battery was so weak.    Report

11-22-2007, 10:32 AM riccio Joined on 08-17-2007 macon county Posts 160 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! Attachment: SANY0001.JPG my first attempt at a smaller battery was this one, it is a 2.3Ah you can see its a bit larger than your ideal mini batt, BUT it will still start the bike    Report

11-22-2007, 11:21 AM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! It looks pretty long, but I'm sure you could squeeze it in there somewhere. Maybe I'll stop by Osh and see what they have.    Report

11-24-2007, 4:13 PM riccio Joined on 08-17-2007 macon county Posts 160 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! dude, i would take off the rear footpegs and brackets for a show, really, it helps the hollow look big time!    Report

11-24-2007, 5:30 PM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! oooo...good suggestion. I'll do that! I'm not in the show yet, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed^_^    Report

11-26-2007, 11:40 AM CorrectCraft65 Joined on 03-08-2007 Hew Hampshire Posts 337 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! Definitely remove the rear pegs and the mount tabs if you dare.  I took all that stuff off the 89.  going hunting for that K&N this week. After finally getting the 89 project on its wheels and standing back a bit, i believe the swingarm needs some stretching.  The fab shop nextdoor to my work is going to do the surgery for me. I'll post some pics if i can get them and pricing too.  maybe i can save some people some expensive freight.  Richie does some nice work. Have fun.    Report

11-26-2007, 1:09 PM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! I'd definately like to see it if you get your own swingarm built. I've often wondered what the actual price to fabricate something like that would be.    Report

11-26-2007, 5:28 PM motegi Joined on 05-19-2007 Sydney, Australia Posts 61 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! hey ryan whats the round thing on the front next to the engine? looks like an igniter/coil?? Garth - Sydney, Australia Owner of '07 TW200 Japan Style Modifying Lets!    Report

11-26-2007, 9:13 PM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! That's a California only thing. Some sort of emissions filter. I would take it off, but there is a hose that leads to the gas tank, and I'm not sure what would happen if it's removed.    Report

11-29-2007, 3:54 PM ryanmm Joined on 09-17-2007 los angeles Posts 155 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! Ok, it's confirmed. I'm in the Sportsbike Cutomizations show at the Intl. Motorcycle Show in Long Beach on Dec. 7-9. Hope to see all you who can make it there! Here is a picture of me and my bike. If you see me at the show feel free to stop and introduce yourself ^_^ Ryan    Report

11-29-2007, 6:30 PM riccio Joined on 08-17-2007 macon county Posts 160 Re: japanese build, aka IT'S ALIVE! broham, whats with the batt. looks like a turd ready 2 drop! gotts to geta mini in there? no!    Report

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