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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: ZG on July 27, 2012, 08:17:03 PM

Title: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on July 27, 2012, 08:17:03 PM: Hey brutha's, thought I'd start this as a pic depository for me throughout install etc and also for future reference for others...

Just bought a full Ohlins setup for my 09 ABS, Concours 14 rear shock arrived yesterday and ZX14 full forks today! (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/crazy1.gif)

I bought both of these from Dan Kyle at Kyle racing, really great guy IMO, a very smooth transaction, great communication, and fast shipping, an *ALLSTAR* vendor IMO!! (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sdskja.gif)

Total cost was just under $3100 shipped.
(special thanks to Fred for setting up the current group buy discount on the rear shock, just tell Dan "GOC", but spell it backwards... ;) )

Dan's website is:
http://www.kyleusa.com/ (http://www.kyleusa.com/)

If you call him tell him Jay (aka ZG) sent you to him and he'll roll out the red carpet for ya... ;)

Here's some pics of the parts arrived to wet your appetite... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/rockon.gif)

And I even got to use my favorite Kawi blanket, green on one side and black on the other... 8)

I only wish Steve lived closer to me so he could take some true "quality" pics that these parts deserve, all you get from me is my lame iphone pics, sorry... :(

I'll keep posting more after install (which unfortunately wont be until the week after next due to some uncontrolled obstacles in my way....(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/mad.gif))

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/28dbb7f5.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/0cc7c85e.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/f1de46e8.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/87d41a4a.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/5fc2e007.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/d505ca82.jpg)

ABS sensor mounting spot in the below pic! :)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/3784e7e9.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/e6aae3b0.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Son of Pappy on July 27, 2012, 09:31:00 PM: That there be bike porn 8) Hey Jay, all ya gotta do is get a grill ;D to match them Ohlins ::)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on July 27, 2012, 09:48:11 PM: Quote from: Son of Pappy on July 27, 2012, 09:31:00 PM
That there be bike porn 8)

Bike porn indeed Chet!! After owning a couple dozen bikes in my life this is my first full Ohlins setup ever, I'm stoked!! ;D

Mama and girls are out of town this week, is it wrong that I put these on mama's side of the bed for tonight?? (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/smiley_dunno.gif)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Spanky on July 27, 2012, 09:57:55 PM: Can't wait to hear your impression. That bike is going to have a near perfect ride.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Pokey on July 27, 2012, 10:08:45 PM: Quote from: Spanky on July 27, 2012, 09:57:55 PM
Can't wait to hear your impression. That bike is going to have a near perfect ride.

He will never know, because he doesn't ride it. ;) :stirpot:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on July 27, 2012, 10:12:44 PM: Quote from: Pokey on July 27, 2012, 10:08:45 PM
He will never know, because he doesn't ride it. ;) :stirpot:

:rotflmao:

Oh Brian, jealousy is the biggest form of flattery brutha, thanks bro... :) :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Son of Pappy on July 27, 2012, 10:20:27 PM: Tell ya what Jay, I have a guy who just happens to love suspension setups!! Give a ring and I'll let ya run a fast bike for a week or two while I do a coupla things for ya, I will get the suspension setup for a rider at 206 lbs plus gear, I'll wrack up a few thou on the odo, wear out a set of tires so you can give the Angels a shot (55s in the rear of course), and an honest opinion of how the new 'spension works ;D Leave the CC in the bread warmer, I'll order up the LSLs and a set of matching EBC rotors for ya ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on July 27, 2012, 10:43:57 PM: Quote from: Son of Pappy on July 27, 2012, 10:20:27 PM
Tell ya what Jay, I have a guy who just happens to love suspension setups!! Give a ring and I'll let ya run a fast bike for a week or two while I do a coupla things for ya, I will get the suspension setup for a rider at 206 lbs plus gear, I'll wrack up a few thou on the odo, wear out a set of tires so you can give the Angels a shot (55s in the rear of course), and an honest opinion of how the new 'spension works ;D Leave the CC in the bread warmer, I'll order up the LSLs and a set of matching EBC rotors for ya ;)

Throw in a bottle of Crown and you've got a deal Chet... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on July 28, 2012, 12:57:50 AM: I would love to have the Ohlins forks! My CFO would never buy off on it though. :-[

Black and Gold, you are definitely on to something.......

(http://masxil.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/mizzou-football-2012.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: stevewfl on July 28, 2012, 07:59:54 AM: ~top (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Son of Pappy on July 28, 2012, 08:05:39 AM: Quote from: ZG on July 27, 2012, 10:43:57 PM

Throw in a bottle of Crown and you've got a deal Chet... ;D ;D ;D
Crown Black I suppose :yikes:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on July 28, 2012, 10:29:33 AM: Thanks for the compliments guys, yep I'm pretty stoked about getting them on!! :)

While the Connie is semi-disassembled I'm going to have the handle bars, risers, triple clamps, swing arm, and some other parts powder coated black, unfortunately my powder coater is out of town on vaca next week so I have to wait for the following week to do this... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/wait.gif)

I think the gold of the Ohlins will pop even more when surrounded in the black of the triple clamp, bars, and swing arm etc... 8)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Kinetic1 on July 30, 2012, 12:55:35 PM: You have a sickness........and I like it. ;)

Looking forward to the assembled pics.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Makz58 on July 30, 2012, 04:59:01 PM: Drool.....sweet.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on July 30, 2012, 09:15:55 PM: Quote from: Makz58 on July 30, 2012, 04:59:01 PM
Drool.....sweet.

Quote from: Kinetic1 on July 30, 2012, 12:55:35 PM
You have a sickness........and I like it. ;)

Looking forward to the assembled pics.

:chugbeer: :grouphug:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 01, 2012, 11:37:17 AM: Ugh... My installer broke his foot, my taredown for powdercoating and Ohlins install now won't happen until the week of August 20th... The anticipation is killing me! :banghead: :'(

Can't Wait! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aBaYVo89mmY#ws)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: wally_games on August 01, 2012, 11:42:16 AM: Quote from: ZG on July 28, 2012, 10:29:33 AM
Thanks for the compliments guys, yep I'm pretty stoked about getting them on!! :)

While the Connie is semi-disassembled I'm going to have the handle bars, risers, triple clamps, swing arm, and some other parts powder coated black, unfortunately my powder coater is out of town on vaca next week so I have to wait for the following week to do this... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/wait.gif)

I think the gold of the Ohlins will pop even more when surrounded in the black of the triple clamp, bars, and swing arm etc... 8)

You mean you aren't going to powder coat the new stuff black too???? ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 01, 2012, 11:44:18 AM: Quote from: wally_games on August 01, 2012, 11:42:16 AM
You mean you aren't going to powder coat the new stuff black too? ??? ;)

No way WG, the Ohlins gold will be in the spotlight! 8) ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: EpicBadass on August 01, 2012, 11:04:13 PM: Tell you what, i'll ride down there this weekend and we can tear it all down and install it. I figure mines a black 09 with muzzy duals so I'm sure we couldn't mistakenly install them on the wrong bike. ;)

Minor detail being i'll have to spend between now and next year cleaning mine to actually make it believable.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: cablebandit on August 02, 2012, 07:31:37 AM: I was just saying yesterday that you should have just had you powder-coater do you stock forks in gold. Think of the savings.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: stevewfl on August 02, 2012, 07:50:57 AM: Quote from: cablebandit on August 02, 2012, 07:31:37 AM
I was just saying yesterday that you should have just had you powder-coater do you stock forks in gold. Think of the savings.

and lack of handling/bling/bragging rights (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: cablebandit on August 02, 2012, 08:47:40 AM: Don't you need to ride to notice handling? :stirpot:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 02, 2012, 09:48:06 AM: Quote from: EpicBadass on August 01, 2012, 11:04:13 PM
Tell you what, i'll ride down there this weekend and we can tear it all down and install it. I figure mines a black 09 with muzzy duals so I'm sure we couldn't mistakenly install them on the wrong bike. ;)

Minor detail being i'll have to spend between now and next year cleaning mine to actually make it believable.

:rotflmao: Good one EB! :chugbeer:

Trust me, if I wasn't having all the powdercoat work done I'd just have one of their other techs do the install for me. But the taredown for powdercoating and re-assemble is actually quite involved, especially for the rear swing arm which is all one piece for the shaft drive too... So for this level of detail I really only trust one dude to do it for me, he's the best IMO and unfortunately the one that broke his foot... :(
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 02, 2012, 09:50:58 AM: Quote from: cablebandit on August 02, 2012, 07:31:37 AM
I was just saying yesterday that you should have just had you powder-coater do you stock forks in gold. Think of the savings.

:o

Pass... I'm not one for "fake" mods bro... ::)

It's the real deal or it's not done for my bikes. :)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Conrad on August 02, 2012, 10:09:27 AM: Quote from: ZG on August 02, 2012, 09:48:06 AM

:rotflmao: Good one EB! :chugbeer:

Trust me, if I wasn't having all the powdercoat work done I'd just have one of their other techs do the install for me. But the taredown for powdercoating and re-assemble is actually quite involved, especially for the rear swing arm which is all one piece for the shaft drive too... So for this level of detail I really only trust one dude to do it for me, he's the best IMO and unfortunately the one that broke his foot... :(

Since they're gonna have it tore down that far, have them lube up the front and rear splines on the driveshaft with some of that Honda molly. Mine is about due, it's making those noises again. :o
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 02, 2012, 10:27:35 AM: Quote from: Conrad on August 02, 2012, 10:09:27 AM
Since they're gonna have it tore down that far, have them lube up the front and rear splines on the driveshaft with some of that Honda molly. Mine is about due, it's making those noises again. :o

Good idea, thanks C! :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Spanky on August 02, 2012, 01:08:26 PM: Quote from: ZG on August 02, 2012, 09:48:06 AM

:rotflmao: Good one EB! :chugbeer:

Trust me, if I wasn't having all the powdercoat work done I'd just have one of their other techs do the install for me. But the taredown for powdercoating and re-assemble is actually quite involved, especially for the rear swing arm which is all one piece for the shaft drive too... So for this level of detail I really only trust one dude to do it for me, he's the best IMO and unfortunately the one that broke his foot... :(

Tell his ass to sit on a stool. I want pictures! ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 02, 2012, 02:45:53 PM: Quote from: ZG on August 02, 2012, 09:48:06 AM
Trust me, if I wasn't having all the powdercoat work done I'd just have one of their other techs do the install for me. But the taredown for powdercoating and re-assemble is actually quite involved, especially for the rear swing arm which is all one piece for the shaft drive too... So for this level of detail I really only trust one dude to do it for me, he's the best IMO and unfortunately the one that broke his foot... :(

Here, this should give you guys an idea of the complexities for some of these parts that I'm having powder coated... :(

The handle bars and rear sets etc are easy peasy, but these parts like the rear swing arm and bevel gear are a little more complicated pulling apart and putting back together, hence why I want my best tech doing the work...

I'd rather wait a couple more weeks and know it gets done not only right, but perfect!! :thumbs: :thumbs:

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/eifdjeiwri.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/reoopeir94.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/eokepwokwe.jpg)

Parts and labor alone is gonna be close to $2k... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/swiqe.gif)

But I think it will look awesome when all done!! (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sdskja.gif)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Gumby on August 02, 2012, 04:41:40 PM: Quote from: ZG on August 02, 2012, 02:45:53 PM
Parts and labor alone is gonna be close to $2k... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/swiqe.gif)

Look, you got pictures you could do it yourself. It's just like your coloring books right?
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 02, 2012, 04:50:12 PM: Quote from: Gumbi on August 02, 2012, 04:41:40 PM
Look, you got pictures you could do it yourself. It's just like your coloring books right?

But then I'd have to put my beer down... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Conrad on August 03, 2012, 04:30:16 AM: Quote from: ZG on August 02, 2012, 04:50:12 PM

But then I'd have to put my beer down... ;D ;D ;D

Says who?

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRISp6ZKQjwsA6CJmDXUzwMOX4wiCEhUtX1fMD3BGOD2iwXtnL1h5Fs_7X4Og)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 03, 2012, 09:38:36 AM: Quote from: Conrad on August 03, 2012, 04:30:16 AM
Says who?

(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRISp6ZKQjwsA6CJmDXUzwMOX4wiCEhUtX1fMD3BGOD2iwXtnL1h5Fs_7X4Og)

:rotflmao: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: just gone on August 07, 2012, 10:57:19 AM: Quote from: ZG on July 27, 2012, 09:48:11 PM
Mama and girls are out of town this week, is it wrong that I put these on mama's side of the bed for tonight?? (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/smiley_dunno.gif)
I'm almost as sorry for the delay as I am for your installer's foot, but inquiring minds want to know......
Were you able to get the fork oil out of the sheets before the Mrs. returned?

Quote from: Gumbi on August 02, 2012, 04:41:40 PM
It's just like your coloring books right?
ZG's Crayons: (http://fartymarty.smugmug.com/photos/i-mpCJhfN/0/X3/i-mpCJhfN-X3.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Conrad on August 07, 2012, 11:19:36 AM: Quote from: fartymarty on August 07, 2012, 10:57:19 AM
I'm almost as sorry for the delay as I am for your installer's foot, but inquiring minds want to know......
Were you able to get the fork oil out of the sheets before the Mrs. returned?

ZG's Crayons: (http://fartymarty.smugmug.com/photos/i-mpCJhfN/0/X3/i-mpCJhfN-X3.jpg)

:rotflmao:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 07, 2012, 11:24:28 AM: Quote from: fartymarty on August 07, 2012, 10:57:19 AM

ZG's Crayons: (http://fartymarty.smugmug.com/photos/i-mpCJhfN/0/X3/i-mpCJhfN-X3.jpg)

:rotflmao: :thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Cuda on August 08, 2012, 08:48:37 PM: Glad I'm not color BLIND , It would be my last choice on anything, but boots. :o
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 17, 2012, 06:39:20 PM: Well I dropped off the GOLD and other parts today at the shop and I drop my bike off tomorrow, next week all the powdercoat work is getting done and the Ohlins install, the anticipation of this project getting done has been killing me!

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/wait.gif) (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/crazy1.gif)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: gPink on August 17, 2012, 07:15:41 PM: Can you put a nanny cam in the shop. Must be a app for that.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Pokey on August 17, 2012, 07:19:53 PM: Be sure you set the correct sag and preload since your uber expensive C14 seems to be on either the side stand or center stand allot. :stirpot:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: gPink on August 17, 2012, 07:23:08 PM: Quote from: Pokey on August 17, 2012, 07:19:53 PM
Be sure you set the correct sag and preload since your uber expensive C14 seems to be on either the side stand or center stand allot. :stirpot:
...or just on it's side. :'(
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 17, 2012, 07:26:45 PM: Quote from: gPink on August 17, 2012, 07:23:08 PM
...or just on it's side. :'(

:o :-X :-[ ;) ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 18, 2012, 10:41:27 PM: I dropped the Connie off at the shop this afternoon, they said they'd take some pics through the process and email them to me, I'm gonna be away from the computer next week but I'll try to post em up on here from my iphone...
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: rcannon409 on August 19, 2012, 06:56:12 AM: ZG, does that rear gear stay cool enough to use a powder coated finish?
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 19, 2012, 09:27:23 AM: Quote from: rcannon409 on August 19, 2012, 06:56:12 AM
ZG, does that rear gear stay cool enough to use a powder coated finish?

Shouldn't be an issue RC, powder coat holds up to high heat, hence why folks powder coat their motors. :)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 22, 2012, 02:47:12 PM: (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/15B52304-3682-4922-8ABF-60599716F6E0-7733-0000072C2EC2EA74.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/32F50787-7748-4E4B-9ED5-2F7844109FBB-7844-0000073E652F5F0D.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/3438D22E-4183-4A33-BF07-181A51461346-7844-0000073F9287F679.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/F51CC0A9-0195-4AD1-8F80-A6FF02D011E8-7844-0000073F1D2AC139.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/E59DA651-0818-497B-AD8D-8ED626122B70-7844-0000073F65CED8DD.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/B0EB49BE-61B3-46AD-B3DA-5268BB9EB76C-7844-000007401B33B25E.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Conrad on August 22, 2012, 03:05:52 PM: Connie has gone to pieces!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: C1xRider on August 22, 2012, 07:16:36 PM: Hmm, now let's see, where does that part go? :nuts:

At least they took pictures of it all apart, so you have an inventory of what's where. ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Tahoe C14 on August 22, 2012, 08:19:02 PM: Jay,

Looks like your replacing all the black parts?? maybe with red ones!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Conrad on August 23, 2012, 04:37:16 AM: Quote from: Tahoe C14 on August 22, 2012, 08:19:02 PM
Jay,

Looks like your replacing all the black parts?? maybe with red ones!

:rotflmao:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 25, 2012, 05:22:17 PM: Quote from: Conrad on August 22, 2012, 03:05:52 PM
Connie has gone to pieces!

Quote from: C1xRider on August 22, 2012, 07:16:36 PM
Hmm, now let's see, where does that part go? :nuts:

At least they took pictures of it all apart, so you have an inventory of what's where. ;)

Quote from: Tahoe C14 on August 22, 2012, 08:19:02 PM
Jay,

Looks like your replacing all the black parts?? maybe with red ones!

:rotflmao: ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Necron99 on August 26, 2012, 05:03:18 AM: It's gonna look awesome when you get this on the right side of the bike!

(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb57524/pittsburghsteelers/images/2/24/SteelersLogo.gif)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 26, 2012, 05:51:35 PM: Quote from: Necron99 on August 26, 2012, 05:03:18 AM

(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb57524/pittsburghsteelers/images/2/24/SteelersLogo.gif)

:o :battle:

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sdjhdfy3822.jpg)

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: just gone on August 27, 2012, 11:16:30 AM: Quote from: ZG on August 26, 2012, 05:51:35 PM

(http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb57524/pittsburghsteelers/images/2/24/SteelersLogo.gif)

:o :battle:

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sdjhdfy3822.jpg)

;D ;D ;D

So, I guess that's a NO then, eh?

Must be this then.....
(http://www.zigabid.com/uploads/files/eventphotos/oakland-raiders-logo.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Conrad on August 27, 2012, 11:42:23 AM: (http://www.floatingbanana.com/artbackwash/LL/25_LL4.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: just gone on August 27, 2012, 11:54:43 AM: Quote from: Conrad on August 27, 2012, 11:42:23 AM
(http://www.floatingbanana.com/artbackwash/LL/25_LL4.jpg)

Sorry, that is reserved for the 2010 models.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: gPink on August 27, 2012, 12:22:56 PM: That's the slower BLACK bears isn't it?
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: just gone on August 27, 2012, 01:30:36 PM: Quote from: gPink on August 27, 2012, 12:22:56 PM
That's the slower BLACK bears isn't it?
Normally I go along with any post about black and slow, but this is (or rather, has become) about DA BEARS,
so no, the super secret official BEARS (http://www.chicagobears.com/tradition/Uniform.asp) colors are Candy Neptune Blue (sometimes called Navy Blue by mistake) and Burnt
Orange.
Hmmmmm...an all Candy Neptune Blue C14 with Burnt Orange Ohlins, impossible of course without ZG's wallet. Still it
does delight the imagination. :)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Conrad on August 27, 2012, 02:02:47 PM: Quote from: fartymarty on August 27, 2012, 01:30:36 PM
Normally I go along with any post about black and slow, but this is (or rather, has become) about DA BEARS,
so no, the super secret official BEARS (http://www.chicagobears.com/tradition/Uniform.asp) colors are Candy Neptune Blue (sometimes called Navy Blue by mistake) and Burnt
Orange.
Hmmmmm...an all Candy Neptune Blue C14 with Burnt Orange Ohlins, impossible of course without ZG's wallet. Still it
does delight the imagination. :)

+1!

(http://ct.fra.bz/ol/fz/sw/i52/5/4/29/frabz-DA-BEARS-bear-down-86397c.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 27, 2012, 05:07:28 PM: Lets keep this thread on track please guys, if we want to debate football teams let's take it to the open forum, sorry if I'm responsible for this briefly getting off topic...

Back to the Ohlins project, sounds like she'll be back togother this coming Wednesday... :)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: VirginiaJim on August 27, 2012, 05:14:53 PM: I agree with Jay on keeping this on track, guys. I'm sure ya'll do as well, don't you? Thanks.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: stevewfl on August 27, 2012, 06:14:13 PM: Quote from: ZG on August 27, 2012, 05:07:28 PM
Lets keep this thread on track please guys, if we want to debate football teams let's take it to the open forum, sorry if I'm responsible for this briefly getting off topic...

Back to the Ohlins project, sounds like she'll be back togother this coming Wednesday... :)

Nice!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 28, 2012, 02:02:34 PM: All the parts are back from the powder coater this morning... :)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/pwdrct2.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/pwdrct1.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Conrad on August 28, 2012, 02:03:59 PM: Quote from: ZG on August 28, 2012, 02:02:34 PM
All the parts are black from the powder coater this morning... :)

FIFY :D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 28, 2012, 02:04:43 PM: Quote from: Conrad on August 28, 2012, 02:03:59 PM
FIFY :D

;D :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Conrad on August 28, 2012, 02:06:39 PM: That's going to look amazing when it's all done J!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 28, 2012, 02:10:02 PM: Quote from: Conrad on August 28, 2012, 02:06:39 PM
That's going to look amazing when it's all done J!

Thanks C, I think so too bro... 8)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: OCK913 on August 28, 2012, 02:59:13 PM: I cant wait for the pics.... :hail:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Glennn on August 28, 2012, 09:50:30 PM: Quote from: ZG on August 28, 2012, 02:02:34 PM
All the parts are back from the powder coater this morning... :)

Ooooooooooooooooh, aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Son of Pappy on August 28, 2012, 09:54:09 PM: Quote from: ZG on August 28, 2012, 02:02:34 PM
All the parts are back from the powder coater this morning... :)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/pwdrct2.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/pwdrct1.jpg)
I bet those parts came via "Snail Mail" ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 29, 2012, 11:26:25 AM: Progress...

Check out this 4 foot long torque wrench needed for the final drive! :o

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/okeeoroe.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/dhhseduweq.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 29, 2012, 02:02:14 PM: More progress... front and rear shaft drive housings together and installing the front one, looks much better black IMO. 8)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sjdksad.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 29, 2012, 07:59:51 PM: Not gonna be done today, here's the end of day pics, will resume tomorrow...

Triple clamps, handle bars w/risers & wedges, and Ohlins forks are looking sweet!! 8)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/BARS.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/SIDE.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/FRONTSIDE.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/FRONT.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: Pokey on August 29, 2012, 10:03:27 PM: Quote from: Conrad on August 28, 2012, 02:06:39 PM
That's going to look amazing when it's all done J!

Yup.....especially when it never gets ridden and just to show off like a Harley rider. ;) Seriously.....what exactly are you planning on doing "on" with this bike before you sell it? :stirpot:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: C14PAINKILLER on August 29, 2012, 10:14:45 PM: SWEEEEEEEET!!! Brother Jay, keep em coming!

Use those torque wrenches all the time for some serious torquing on trucks.

:chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on August 29, 2012, 10:27:10 PM: Quote from: Pokey on August 29, 2012, 10:03:27 PM

Yup.....especially when it never gets ridden and just to show off like a Harley rider. ;) Seriously.....what exactly are you planning on doing "on" with this bike before you sell it? :stirpot:

;D ;D ;D

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/slkjdksljdlsa.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/wkjdepwkqjep.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 29, 2012, 10:27:58 PM: Quote from: C14PAINKILLER on August 29, 2012, 10:14:45 PM
SWEEEEEEEET!!! Brother Jay, keep em coming!

:chugbeer:

Thanks CPK! Will do brutha! :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: gPink on August 30, 2012, 03:51:47 AM: Jay, you remind me of a new father-to-be in the maternity ward. ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 30, 2012, 03:16:45 PM: Rear Ohlins getting installed... :P 8) :)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/SHOCK.jpg)

Next up is the freshly powder coated black rear swing arm... :)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/SWINGARM2.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Son of Pappy on August 30, 2012, 03:27:46 PM: Better get snappy mister, I hear your riding season is ending soon ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 30, 2012, 03:30:02 PM: Quote from: Son of Pappy on August 30, 2012, 03:27:46 PM
Better get snappy mister, I hear your riding season is ending soon ;D

No way Chet, I ride year round brutha! :chugbeer:

Why else have the heated grips and seat! :thumbs:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Gumby on August 30, 2012, 04:13:02 PM: Quote from: ZG on August 30, 2012, 03:30:02 PM
No way Chet, I ride year round brutha!

You can't count the one sunny 40 degree day every other month in the winter as riding year round!

What time you pickin'r up tomorrow? I'll be out by 10 or 11 and ready for a short ride.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 30, 2012, 04:16:10 PM: Quote from: Tom V on August 30, 2012, 04:13:02 PM
You can't count the one sunny 40 degree day every other month in the winter as riding year round!

What time you pickin'r up tomorrow? I'll be out by 10 or 11 and ready for a short ride.

As long as it aint pouring rain I'll ride, even if that means in upper 20's temps on the way into work, as long as no lingering ice of course... :)

Not sure about tomorrow, but will give you a shout Gumbi... :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 30, 2012, 07:34:44 PM: Getting closer... swing arm, rear shock, forks, and bars are done... :) 8) :thumbs:

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/3A75BE5F-B1C5-443F-8499-5DB4525C3A73-852-0000007F97E3D6E6.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/53CC663B-D1D1-4B8D-9FD0-31DF90F0CE4F-852-000000801015AB85.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/247E56FB-4EC0-4724-8673-0BDB8BBD5E53-852-000000801A0E4FF8.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/42F4EDEC-008C-426D-8104-2D799976465A-852-00000080260E0561.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/B16EA4F7-EA02-4724-AADD-E193296D3C8C-852-0000008039205DC5.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/B26E7D30-6A3C-42CD-92BE-EA37DA6C7249-852-0000008043B865C5.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/2D40F3D0-630B-4745-86A8-12F507D5457D-852-000000804DF3E2FD.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/EFCFBED2-8AE5-4645-AE33-AEAAD77181D6-852-000000805A213C26.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on August 30, 2012, 07:42:32 PM: Jay, may the fleas of a thousand camels invade your underwear drawer.

;D

Can you tell I'm just a little jealous? ;)

Looking great, now get back over to your mechanic's garage with some beer so he can finish it up.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 30, 2012, 08:08:06 PM: Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on August 30, 2012, 07:42:32 PM
Jay, may the fleas of a thousand camels invade your underwear drawer.

;D

Can you tell I'm just a little jealous? ;)

Looking great, now get back over to your mechanic's garage with some beer so he can finish it up.

:rotflmao: :thumbs:

Thanks JM! :) :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: quickwilly on August 30, 2012, 08:40:50 PM: looks like Stacy (it is Stacy, right??) is having much fun putting it together.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 30, 2012, 09:27:39 PM: Quote from: quickwilly on August 30, 2012, 08:40:50 PM
looks like Stacy (it is Stacy, right??) is having much fun putting it together.

Yep, that's Stacey indeed Wil, good eye (he's the best damn tech in the entire PNW IMO)! Broken foot and all I do get the feeling he is very much enjoying this project! :thumbs: :)

I was telling him today that it must be frustrating for him knowing that when completed he wouldn't even get to do the first test ride, his comment was "I think I might just take this cast off and do it anyways"... ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 30, 2012, 09:36:48 PM: Quote from: gPink on August 30, 2012, 03:51:47 AM
Jay, you remind me of a new father-to-be in the maternity ward. ;D

Indeed GP, indeed! Cigars are on me brutha's! :) :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: rcannon409 on August 31, 2012, 06:33:05 AM: The forks are beautiful and I cannto wait for a ride report. It looks like it might get finished today???????
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 10:00:47 AM: Quote from: rcannon409 on August 31, 2012, 06:33:05 AM
The forks are beautiful and I cannto wait for a ride report. It looks like it might get finished today? ??? ???

Thanks RC, I'm hopefull for today but this project is taking a little longer than expected due to all the little details... If it get's done today that would be great, but I also told them I'd rather it be perfect than rush it... So if it takes till tomorrow I guess so be it at this point... :-\
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 11:37:50 AM: Almost done... :)

I'm glad I added in the carbon fiber rear hugger too, it blends in real nice IMO with the black swing arm and should go very nicely with the carbon fiber dual Muzzys... 8)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/rearrightside.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/rearleftside.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/finishedswingarm.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Conrad on August 31, 2012, 11:50:02 AM: Damn J, with ALL that black on your bike it's going to be SO SLOW, you'll need a Silverdammit in front of you to make a hole in the wind just so you can get moving. ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: RBX QB on August 31, 2012, 11:54:31 AM: I'm pretty sure I hate you now... but only because I love the way your bike is turning out, and it makes me want to ~~rob a bank~~ win the lottery... or work harder (ummm, yeah).
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Conrad on August 31, 2012, 12:17:58 PM: Quote from: RBX QB on August 31, 2012, 11:54:31 AM
I'm pretty sure I hate you now... but only because I love the way your bike is turning out, and it makes me want to ~~rob a bank~~ win the lottery... or work harder (ummm, yeah).

Maybe we can get J to adopt us? :)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: mikeboileau on August 31, 2012, 12:21:00 PM: He's making a slow colored bike even slower.......
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 12:36:54 PM: Quote from: Conrad on August 31, 2012, 12:17:58 PM
Maybe we can get J to adopt us? :)

:rotflmao:

;D ;D ;D :thumbs:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: RBX QB on August 31, 2012, 12:56:49 PM: Quote from: Conrad on August 31, 2012, 12:17:58 PM
Maybe we can get J to adopt us? :)

I think we have to be minors, and not just immature.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Gumby on August 31, 2012, 01:17:21 PM: Quote from: RBX QB on August 31, 2012, 12:56:49 PM

not just immature.

What's wrong with that?
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: 556ALPHA on August 31, 2012, 01:24:26 PM: Sick. Enough said. I think Jay needs his own category under Accessories. The Bike. Accessories and Mods and then Insanity.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Gumby on August 31, 2012, 01:57:16 PM: Quote from: 556ALPHA on August 31, 2012, 01:24:26 PM
Sick. Enough said. I think Jay needs his own category under Accessories. The Bike. Accessories and Mods and then Insanity.

+1
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 02:04:06 PM: Carbon fiber dual Muzzys mounted... :)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/REARENDWITHSMUGGLER.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/HUGGERANDEXHAUST.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/REAREND.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Gumby on August 31, 2012, 02:34:57 PM: Is that Black And Gold - UCF Remix of Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g98-Zj0Mjfs#ws) bike of yours done yet? Stacey is suppose to do my recall work today.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 03:28:20 PM: Quote from: RBX QB on August 31, 2012, 12:56:49 PM

I think we have to be minors, and not just immature.

I'd find it hard to believe that anyone on here is more immature than me... My wife says I'm like a little kid and can never even wait for presents, case in point this project is my Christmas present for this year. :)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 03:29:59 PM: Quote from: 556ALPHA on August 31, 2012, 01:24:26 PM
Sick. Enough said. I think Jay needs his own category under Accessories. The Bike. Accessories and Mods and then Insanity.

Insane indeed bro! :chugbeer:

ZG = :loco: :thumbs:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on August 31, 2012, 03:38:50 PM: What!? No black ceramic coating on the stainless pipes? Knight Rider deserves better than that. ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: KawiG on August 31, 2012, 06:13:21 PM: NICE!! ;) :o
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 08:40:49 PM: She's done! Last bits... Top Block sliders arms and gasshole ring. :)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/4E7B6FC3-0E60-4D30-9062-6CDB731676E0-1334-000000D5C1793B38.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/B4BEBE2C-807C-4621-81A8-53A93978A381-1334-000000D5C9ADA89E.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/FF39E58F-4040-4D87-A584-E57AC3523A5C-1334-000000D5B5DC4F68.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/oieroewir.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Son of Pappy on August 31, 2012, 09:29:59 PM: Ya missed the mirrors ;) Everyone knows black bikes don't need em, so take the plunge ;D

Not to shaby for a black bike, if I do say so myself ::)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Rocket Therapy on August 31, 2012, 09:36:00 PM: Awesome looking bike Jay !!!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 09:36:01 PM: She's all done!!! Turned out even better than I invisioned! :thumbs:

A very special thanks to Kandy and Stacey at my local shop "Hillsboro MotoSport", these folks know what they're doing and the quality of work is beyond superb!! (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sdskja.gif) :hail:

http://www.hillsboromotorcycles.com/ (http://www.hillsboromotorcycles.com/)

Also a massive shout out and thanks to Jamie at JD Powdercoating, the dude is amazing!! (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sdskja.gif) :hail:
Fast turn, great detail work (sorry for the 8 hours of taping bro...), and awesome prices!

Oh and the ride home was AMAZING!!!! I'm not kidding she rides even better than she looks! :)
The Ohlins difference is beyond huge IMO, every little bad spot in the road is no longer noticeable, manhole covers I couldn't even feel em! :thumbs:

A special thanks to Dan and "Kyle Racing" for hooking me up with the Ohlins!! Thank you, thank you, thank you!! (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sdskja.gif) :hail:

http://www.kyleusa.com/ (http://www.kyleusa.com/)

Ok, now for the final pics, as you all already know I'm a pic whore, sorry.... (click on em to enlarge) I hope you enjoy!! ;)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5688.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5689.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5693.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5690.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5694.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5696.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5697.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5698.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5700.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5701.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5704.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5707.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5705.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5709.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5710.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5712.jpg)

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(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5724.jpg)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: C14PAINKILLER on August 31, 2012, 10:22:47 PM: Turned out beautiful Jay!

Now get out and put some serious miles on her.

Thanks for the pics!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: wally_games on August 31, 2012, 10:26:57 PM: Quote from: C14PAINKILLER on August 31, 2012, 10:22:47 PM
Turned out beautiful Jay!

Now get out and put some serious miles on her.

Thanks for the pics!

Begs me to wonder. How long have you had this bike and how many miles on her?
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: r2t2 on August 31, 2012, 10:33:54 PM: Turned out beautiful Jay... But why'd ya let the monkey sit on your bike??? :yikes:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: twozsforme on August 31, 2012, 10:53:19 PM: Looks great !!! Where did you get the front wheel and rear swing arm sliders?
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Son of Pappy on August 31, 2012, 10:54:31 PM: Quote from: r2t2 on August 31, 2012, 10:33:54 PM
Turned out beautiful Jay... But why'd ya let the monkey sit on your bike??? :yikes:
And in BLUE jeans ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 11:09:18 PM: Quote from: Son of Pappy on August 31, 2012, 10:54:31 PM
And in BLUE jeans ;D

:rotflmao:

Straight from work, casual Friday... ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 11:11:38 PM: Quote from: twozsforme on August 31, 2012, 10:53:19 PM
Looks great !!! Where did you get the front wheel and rear swing arm sliders?

Thanks T, those sliders are from Top Block, link below...

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=7642.msg98456#msg98456 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=7642.msg98456#msg98456)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 11:14:27 PM: Quote from: r2t2 on August 31, 2012, 10:33:54 PM
Turned out beautiful Jay... But why'd ya let the monkey sit on your bike??? :yikes:

:rotflmao: :thumbs: :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 11:15:54 PM: Quote from: C14PAINKILLER on August 31, 2012, 10:22:47 PM
Turned out beautiful Jay!

Now get out and put some serious miles on her.

Thanks for the pics!

Will do, thanks, glad you like it bro! :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 11:17:01 PM: Quote from: rocketman on August 31, 2012, 09:36:00 PM
Awesome looking bike Jay !!!

Thanks RM! :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 11:18:05 PM: Quote from: Son of Pappy on August 31, 2012, 09:29:59 PM
Not to shaby for a black bike, if I do say so myself ::)

;) :grouphug:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on August 31, 2012, 11:21:09 PM: Quote from: Tom V on August 31, 2012, 02:34:57 PM
Is that Black And Gold - UCF Remix of Wiz Khalifa's "Black and Yellow" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g98-Zj0Mjfs#ws) bike of yours done yet? Stacey is suppose to do my recall work today.

8) 8) 8)

Love it Gumbi, thanks bro! Black and gold, black and gold... now I'm gonna have that stuck in my head the rest of the night... :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Conrad on September 01, 2012, 04:15:27 AM: I guess it turned out aight, for a black bike that is. :thumbs:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: gPink on September 01, 2012, 06:10:52 AM: Don't forget to rewrite your insurance policy. Seriously.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: OregonLAN on September 01, 2012, 09:25:04 AM: When you run out of things to do, get yourself a 1600GT and start over again...
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 01, 2012, 09:28:49 AM: Quote from: gPink on September 01, 2012, 06:10:52 AM
Don't forget to rewrite your insurance policy. Seriously.

Yep, I did it yesterday GP, I switched over to Progressive and added an additional $15k worth of accesories coverage, it only raised my premium $50 a year! :o

Thanks again to Loren for bringing this suggestion up, very nice indeed! :thumbs: :grouphug:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: CADMAN97 on September 01, 2012, 01:35:27 PM: Great lookin Bike ZG!! Would love to take er for a spin, and try out the new sus ;D

Does Ohlins give recommendations on setup based on rider weight, luggage and passenger?? Or did you just dial it in based on your own feel/liking?

Again....sweet setup!!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 01, 2012, 04:37:22 PM: Quote from: CADMAN97 on September 01, 2012, 01:35:27 PM
Great lookin Bike ZG!! Would love to take er for a spin, and try out the new sus ;D

Does Ohlins give recommendations on setup based on rider weight, luggage and passenger?? Or did you just dial it in based on your own feel/liking?

Again....sweet setup!!

Thanks CM! :chugbeer:

They ask for your weight (and how often do you ride 2up etc) and then they spring them for you. I then had the sag set with me on the bike to get it even better after install. I did about 100 miles on it today and it felt amazing!! :) I'll keep running it as it is currently setup for awhile before making any other adjustments to the Ohlins, but yes you can tweak it to your liking all you want.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Big D on September 02, 2012, 12:25:35 PM: OK so I manged to run into ZG at the shop in Hillsborough yesterday. Just want to say pictures to NOT do what he has had done to his bike justice. You might say the devil is in the details.. well the devil took this bike for a spin and brought it back just looking evil mean and nasty.

Oddly when I offered to trade him strati across for my, pretty much stock, 2010 he declined.. DAMN!!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: VirginiaJim on September 02, 2012, 12:30:18 PM: The virus strikes again...
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 02, 2012, 12:46:34 PM: Quote from: Big D on September 02, 2012, 12:25:35 PM
OK so I manged to run into ZG at the shop in Hillsborough yesterday. Just want to say pictures to NOT do what he has had done to his bike justice. You might say the devil is in the details.. well the devil took this bike for a spin and brought it back just looking evil mean and nasty.

Oddly when I offered to trade him strati across for my, pretty much stock, 2010 he declined.. DAMN!!

;D ;D ;D

Was nice meeting you yesterday D, glad you found us here, welcome to the forum brutha! :chugbeer:

Quote from: VirginiaJim on September 02, 2012, 12:30:18 PM
The virus strikes again...

:rotflmao: :thumbs: :grouphug: :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: rcannon409 on September 02, 2012, 04:01:14 PM: Jay, how are the adjustments on the forks? I always loved GOOD rear shocks since the adjustments actually do something instead of just spinning around and sort-of working. I can only imagine how it might be to do the same with a set of forks.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 02, 2012, 06:29:52 PM: Quote from: rcannon409 on September 02, 2012, 04:01:14 PM
Jay, how are the adjustments on the forks? I always loved GOOD rear shocks since the adjustments actually do something instead of just spinning around and sort-of working. I can only imagine how it might be to do the same with a set of forks.

The forks are awesome RC! I had them adjust the rebound and they are perfect for me, real smooth with great feel! :thumbs: :thumbs:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: C1xRider on September 03, 2012, 12:12:56 AM: Well Jay, it looks great (of course), but I think you missed a spot. :)

No really, what's that big shiny area between the calipers and the forks? Maybe a little rattle can will fix that up? ;)

Well now you need to stop farkling it, and just ride it. Let me know when you plan on doing that, as I'm on vacation and looking for excuses to ride more.

Quote from: Big D on September 02, 2012, 12:25:35 PM
OK so I manged to run into ZG at the shop in Hillsborough yesterday. Just want to say pictures to NOT do what he has had done to his bike justice. You might say the devil is in the details.. well the devil took this bike for a spin and brought it back just looking evil mean and nasty.

Oddly when I offered to trade him strati across for my, pretty much stock, 2010 he declined.. DAMN!!

Dave, glad to see you found your way back. It's been awhile!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 03, 2012, 09:35:26 AM: Quote from: C1xRider on September 03, 2012, 12:12:56 AM
Well Jay, it looks great (of course)

Well now you need to stop farkling it, and just ride it. Let me know when you plan on doing that, as I'm on vacation and looking for excuses to ride more.

Thanks Rob, will do brutha, I agree it's been too long since you me and Gumbi got together, we need to hook up before the PNW weather starts to change back...
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: luther163 on September 04, 2012, 01:13:07 AM: Quote from: ZG on August 31, 2012, 09:36:01 PM
She's all done!!! Turned out even better than I invisioned! :thumbs:

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG_5724.jpg)

ZG, I see you have a lot of change on the bike. It is so crazy. How come did you do? Good job, Man.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 04, 2012, 09:44:37 AM: Quote from: luther163 on September 04, 2012, 01:13:07 AM
ZG, I see you have a lot of change on the bike. It is so crazy. How come did you do? Good job, Man.

Thanks L. :chugbeer:

As for why the reason I made changes, well.... I just like making good things better, plus I'm a little sick in the head and get bored easily, spending $ on my bikes help's keep me from buying more bikes... :loco: ;) ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Conrad on September 04, 2012, 09:48:58 AM: Quote from: ZG on September 04, 2012, 09:44:37 AM

Thanks L. :chugbeer:

As for why the reason I made changes, well.... I just like making good things better, plus I'm a little sick in the head and get bored easily, spending $ on my bikes help's keep me from buying more bikes... :loco: ;) ;D

The Doctor feels that you are making good progress J. He suggests that you continue with your treatment by spending money on Conrad's bike.

[smg id=369]
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: RBX QB on September 04, 2012, 10:29:20 AM: Quote from: Conrad on September 04, 2012, 09:48:58 AM
The Doctor feels that you are making good progress J. He suggests that you continue with your treatment by spending money on Conrad's bike.
...

Well... Not JUST Conrad's.

ZG... did you estimate what you spent on the fork/shock work including shop time (not including the powdercoat (tho I am curious)? For those who are planning to ~~rob a bank~~ win the lottery, it'd be good to know how big the ballpark is. Generalities and/or rounding up are fine (or PM me).
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 04, 2012, 11:56:55 AM: Quote from: Conrad on September 04, 2012, 09:48:58 AM
The Doctor feels that you are making good progress J. He suggests that you continue with your treatment by spending money on Conrad's bike.

[smg id=369]

:rotflmao: :chugbeer:

Quote from: RBX QB on September 04, 2012, 10:29:20 AM
Well... Not JUST Conrad's.

ZG... did you estimate what you spent on the fork/shock work including shop time (not including the powdercoat (tho I am curious)? For those who are planning to ~~rob a bank~~ win the lottery, it'd be good to know how big the ballpark is. Generalities and/or rounding up are fine (or PM me).

Just under $6500 for parts, labor, and powdercoat... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/swiqe.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/hiding.gif) (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/facepalm.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sniwoue.gif)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: mikeboileau on September 04, 2012, 12:12:43 PM: She looks like a beast!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: just gone on September 04, 2012, 12:19:45 PM: Quote from: ZG on September 04, 2012, 09:44:37 AM

As for why the reason I made changes, well.... spending $ on my bikes help's keep me from buying more bikes...

Well until you said that, I was OK with your expenditures, but that's just not a sane reason to spend money. Please
don't ever use that excuse again or...or.....or there may be a forum rehab intervention in your future.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on September 04, 2012, 12:21:13 PM: Quote from: ZG on September 04, 2012, 11:56:55 AM

:rotflmao: :chugbeer:

Just under $6500 for parts, labor, and powdercoat... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/swiqe.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/hiding.gif) (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/facepalm.gif)(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sniwoue.gif)

$6500!

It was over $3000 for powdercoat and labor?
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: RBX QB on September 04, 2012, 12:34:52 PM: Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on September 04, 2012, 12:21:13 PM
$6500!

It was over $3000 for powdercoat and labor?

Quite a bit of labor tied to the PC, I'd imagine... just a suspension swap would be a fraction of that. ZG... what do you think it would have been for just the suspension components/labor?
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 04, 2012, 12:38:14 PM: Quote from: Jeremy Mitchell on September 04, 2012, 12:21:13 PM
$6500!

It was over $3000 for powdercoat and labor?

Powdercoating all the parts once removed from the bike was only $300, labor for the total project was 35 hours, lot's of detail ripping all the gearing apart etc, plus all the misc little parts like gaskets, seals, etc etc etc, plus the carbon fiber rear hugger... :'(

I don't regret it a bit though, it turned out just as I had hoped it would! And I actually came in within a grand of budget, so I wasn't really shocked at the bill. :)

Quote from: fartymarty on September 04, 2012, 12:19:45 PM
Well until you said that, I was OK with your expenditures, but that's just not a sane reason to spend money. Please
don't ever use that excuse again or...or.....or there may be a forum rehab intervention in your future.

;D ;D ;D :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 04, 2012, 12:42:36 PM: Quote from: RBX QB on September 04, 2012, 12:34:52 PM
Quite a bit of labor tied to the PC, I'd imagine... just a suspension swap would be a fraction of that. ZG... what do you think it would have been for just the suspension components/labor?

Sorry RQ, I have no clue what it would have been for only suspension labor... :-\
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 06, 2012, 08:14:53 PM: Another perspective on a ride report...

School is now back on, our youngest just got her license this summer so she obviously wants to drive to school, the plan was for her to drive the Volvo (that has been our oldest daughters car) because the oldest will not be taking it with her to college, only catch is the oldest doesn't move down to U of O until next weekend and still works full time, hence the temporary car shortage because the youngest wants to drive mama's Accord to school... :-\

Long story short, mama doesn't like to drive my truck (which I'm not driving anyways because it's sunny and high 80's here in the PNW :) ) so I said ya sure I can give you a "ride" to work... ;D

Cranked the rear Ohlins 2 full turns, put mama on the back, the suspension worked awesome even 2up! :)

Even mama said she thought it felt smoother, and trust me mama knows absolutley nothing about bikes or suspension... :)

Now me and mama are quite happy with Ohlins!! ;D :thumbs: :hail:

Just don't let mama know how much it cost... :-X ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Son of Pappy on September 06, 2012, 08:21:40 PM: So, the exterior is done, when ya gonna have some internal work done to make up for all the slowness ya forced on her? I'm thinking some polished and plugged ZX14 TBs married with an Auto tune and a 75 shot of NOS. Should make up for some of the lost power. Or, you could just paint everything Neutron Silver, good for at least %99 power gain over what ya have now :o

FWIW, I could see that beut in some museum, they look so good sitting still, behind glass, in a humidity controlled environment free of things like bugs, road grime, and rain ;) I do lay claim on the heated seat ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 06, 2012, 09:06:31 PM: Quote from: Son of Pappy on September 06, 2012, 08:21:40 PM
So, the exterior is done, when ya gonna have some internal work done to make up for all the slowness ya forced on her? I'm thinking some polished and plugged ZX14 TBs married with an Auto tune and a 75 shot of NOS. Should make up for some of the lost power. Or, you could just paint everything Neutron Silver, good for at least %99 power gain over what ya have now :o

FWIW, I could see that beut in some museum, they look so good sitting still, behind glass, in a humidity controlled environment free of things like bugs, road grime, and rain ;) I do lay claim on the heated seat ;D

:rotflmao: :chugbeer:

The "internals" as you put it Chet I'm quite happy with the full Muzzys, K&N, flies out, and PCV with custom dyno map bro... ;D :thumbs:

If NOS goes on anything it will be my Gixxer. ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Caffeinated on September 07, 2012, 07:50:48 AM: Quote from: ZG on September 04, 2012, 12:38:14 PM

I don't regret it a bit though, it turned out just as I had hoped it would! And I actually came in within a grand of budget, so I wasn't really shocked at the bill. :)

Seriously? ::)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 07, 2012, 12:59:29 PM: Quote from: Caffeinated on September 07, 2012, 07:50:48 AM
Seriously? ::)

What CF? ???
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Caffeinated on September 07, 2012, 01:23:42 PM: Quote from: ZG on September 07, 2012, 12:59:29 PM

What CF? ???

When you're doing all that is there really a budget?
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 07, 2012, 01:34:17 PM: Quote from: Caffeinated on September 07, 2012, 01:23:42 PM
When you're doing all that is there really a budget?

Ahhh... Ok, now I get it, sorry bro my brain's not fully clicking today. :nuts: ;)

True point, but I actually did have it quoted prior to doing it but also did have some expected scope creep, that's what I meant... :) :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Caffeinated on September 07, 2012, 01:43:39 PM: :chugbeer: Looks awesome by the way!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 07, 2012, 01:57:06 PM: Quote from: Caffeinated on September 07, 2012, 01:43:39 PM
:chugbeer: Looks awesome by the way!

Thanks CF! :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: OregonLAN on September 07, 2012, 04:22:57 PM: I'm surprised you didn't have the shocks anodized black.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: rcannon409 on September 07, 2012, 06:07:42 PM: ZG, I really like the looks of that Machine. We to get it into one of the major magazines, just for fun. Who knows, maybe they pay for those articles?

The bikes done too well. No corners cut, and everything is quality. I'd love to have some high resolution pics of it for my backgrounds.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 07, 2012, 09:26:02 PM: Quote from: OregonLAN on September 07, 2012, 04:22:57 PM
I'm surprised you didn't have the shocks anodized black.

:yikes: Hide the Ohlins gold?? Never!! :battle:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on September 07, 2012, 09:29:23 PM: Quote from: rcannon409 on September 07, 2012, 06:07:42 PM
ZG, I really like the looks of that Machine. We to get it into one of the major magazines, just for fun. Who knows, maybe they pay for those articles?

The bikes done too well. No corners cut, and everything is quality. I'd love to have some high resolution pics of it for my backgrounds.

Thanks RC! Much appreciated bro, I try! :) :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on October 26, 2012, 04:59:48 PM: Why is the forum so dead today?? :-\

I guess I'll bump this thread to inspire some winter projects for folks... ;) :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Skinny on October 26, 2012, 05:21:26 PM: Quote from: ZG on October 26, 2012, 04:59:48 PM
Why is the forum so dead today?? :-\

I guess I'll bump this thread to inspire some winter projects for folks... ;) :chugbeer:

I'm sick today, but not so much I couldn't go juice the battery a little.......on the stationary charger that is.

It's a nice day for Oregon standards for this time of year.
Next month's projects include: new seat, tires that don't give me the heebies in a wet turn and coming up with new excuses to go the long way to the market ::).

I have to come up to PDX in three weeks or so to scope out a pool table, might have to stop by ZG and eyeball your seat if possible, contemplating a Laam or Corbin.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Gumby on October 26, 2012, 05:44:35 PM: Quote from: Skinny on October 26, 2012, 05:21:26 PM
I have to come up to PDX in three weeks or so to scope out a pool table, might have to stop by ZG and eyeball your seat if possible, contemplating a Laam or Corbin.
Let us know when you get here, we will all raise our glasses in ZG's garage :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on October 26, 2012, 10:33:22 PM: Quote from: Tom V on October 26, 2012, 05:44:35 PM
Let us know when you get here, we will all raise our glasses in ZG's garage :chugbeer:

:chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: reesedp on October 29, 2012, 10:23:01 AM: Quote from: ZG on July 27, 2012, 09:48:11 PM

Bike porn indeed Chet!! After owning a couple dozen bikes in my life this is my first full Ohlins setup ever, I'm stoked!! ;D

Mama and girls are out of town this week, is it wrong that I put these on mama's side of the bed for tonight?? (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/smiley_dunno.gif)

I, for one, am hereby boycotting this thread from this point on. It is a way too ridiculously cool bunch of modifications that I can only dream of perhaps one day affording. If I win the lotto. Twice...
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup - forks and rear shock
Post by: ZG on October 29, 2012, 01:09:16 PM: Quote from: reesedp on October 29, 2012, 10:23:01 AM
I, for one, am hereby boycotting this thread from this point on. It is a way too ridiculously cool bunch of modifications that I can only dream of perhaps one day affording. If I win the lotto. Twice...

:rotflmao: :thumbs: :grouphug: :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: reesedp on October 31, 2012, 12:55:52 PM: Okay!!! This just hit me!!!! How FREAKING cool would it be if you could come up with a light that runs along the bottom edge of the black plastic under the shield. A light... JUST LIKE KITT's FROM KNIGHT RIDER!?!?!

Knight Rider KITT - Red Scanning Light (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54O_1mOab4Y#ws)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Gumby on October 31, 2012, 02:05:03 PM: Good idea if ya want to find yourself in the pokey for impersonating LEO.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on October 31, 2012, 02:34:58 PM: Quote from: reesedp on October 31, 2012, 12:55:52 PM
Okay!!! This just hit me!!!! How FREAKING cool would it be if you could come up with a light that runs along the bottom edge of the black plastic under the shield. A light... JUST LIKE KITT's FROM KNIGHT RIDER!?!?!

;D ;D ;D

Kitt, I need ya buddy! ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: reesedp on October 31, 2012, 07:11:50 PM: Quote from: ZG on October 31, 2012, 02:34:58 PM

;D ;D ;D

Kitt, I need ya buddy! ;)

All those farkles she might just come if you called her! Dang it, I was supposed to be boycotting this thread...
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Pokey on October 31, 2012, 08:22:04 PM: Quote from: Tom V on October 31, 2012, 02:05:03 PM
Good idea if ya want to find yourself in the pokey for impersonating LEO.

That aint gonna happen. :yikes:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on October 31, 2012, 08:30:54 PM: Quote from: Pokey on October 31, 2012, 08:22:04 PM

That aint gonna happen. :yikes:

:rotflmao:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Gumby on October 31, 2012, 08:46:46 PM: Quote from: Pokey on October 31, 2012, 08:22:04 PM

That aint gonna happen. :yikes:
DOH, :rotflmao:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Conrad on November 01, 2012, 04:42:00 AM: Quote from: Tom V on October 31, 2012, 02:05:03 PM
Good idea if ya want to find yourself in the pokey for impersonating LEO.

Quote from: Pokey on October 31, 2012, 08:22:04 PM

That aint gonna happen. :yikes:

Unless you're a beer or a proctologist. ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Son of Pappy on November 21, 2012, 09:25:20 AM: I just want to know what's next? I think Jay should find some digital gauges or have them custom made and surrounded by CF, maybe make a shelf of sorts for all his other doo dads to blend everything together for a clean look.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on November 21, 2012, 10:22:41 PM: Quote from: Son of Pappy on November 21, 2012, 09:25:20 AM
I just want to know what's next? I think Jay should find some digital gauges or have them custom made and surrounded by CF, maybe make a shelf of sorts for all his other doo dads to blend everything together for a clean look.

Hmmmm..... :-\ ;D ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Kinetic1 on November 23, 2012, 04:15:38 AM: You ahould do all hand laid CF bodywork. Imagine the weight savings......You could always pull a John Britten and make your own CF wheels too. That would help the handling of this bike so much.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: VirginiaJim on November 23, 2012, 06:34:10 AM: There was a vendor doing carbon fiber if you sent the parts in to them. NinjaWarrior1400 had that done with some of his bodywork. I don't know if that information was lost on the old forum or still resides here. I'll take a peak when I get time today.

Here's the link to where he was selling the bike and accessories. It does say where they were done, though.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2477.msg28327#msg28327 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2477.msg28327#msg28327)

Link to vendor...

http://www.customhydrographics.com/ (http://www.customhydrographics.com/)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: jonathan on November 23, 2012, 08:10:25 AM: Quote from: VirginiaJim on November 23, 2012, 06:34:10 AM
There was a vendor doing carbon fiber if you sent the parts in to them. NinjaWarrior1400 had that done with some of his bodywork. I don't know if that information was lost on the old forum or still resides here. I'll take a peak when I get time today.

Here's the link to where he was selling the bike and accessories. It does say where they were done, though.

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2477.msg28327#msg28327 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=2477.msg28327#msg28327)

Link to vendor...

http://www.customhydrographics.com/ (http://www.customhydrographics.com/)

That's not actual carbon fiber. That's just an overlay on the original parts that simulates the look of carbon fiber, so there would be no weight saving just a signifigant increase in the CDI factor.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: VirginiaJim on November 23, 2012, 09:01:36 AM: Yep, you're spot on. However, if you are looking for the look then this might be one way to go. As someone mentioned earlier, a true CF piece would be very expensive to fabricate I would think.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on November 23, 2012, 11:10:19 AM: CF wheels would be way cool but I searched before and couldn't find anyone that made em for the C14... :-\
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Kinetic1 on November 23, 2012, 12:40:35 PM: I would be willing to bet you could get Dymag to make you a set for the right price........and obviously your obsession isn't limited by cubic dollars spent ;)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Chips_C14 on November 27, 2012, 03:24:45 PM: Wow...now I feel the need to go home and kick my plain jane black Connie over as I walk past her in the garage...and then go jump off a really low bridge so as to only impose pain and suffering and not death to mimick what my girl would do to me if I attempted even a fraction of this, J!!!

LMAO!!

Well, now at least I have "goals"...yeah, that's the ticket...GOALS! Something to shoot for!

Ah, I can dream again...!!! ;D

Amazing work...gorgeous. Love those gold struts!!

Sadly, I told her the Connie was a 'road bike' and all the mods would be on the 9...oops! I shoulda known better!! >:(

Lots of great ideas, though, J!! I will have to set out to do bits and pieces...

So, can I just take off the shaft cover and get it done or does it require a tear down like you went through? Never get that through the CFO's office. ::)

Chip
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on November 27, 2012, 04:21:58 PM: Quote from: Chips_C14 on November 27, 2012, 03:24:45 PM
Wow...now I feel the need to go home and kick my plain jane black Connie over as I walk past her in the garage...and then go jump off a really low bridge so as to only impose pain and suffering and not death to mimick what my girl would do to me if I attempted even a fraction of this, J!!!

LMAO!!

Well, now at least I have "goals"...yeah, that's the ticket...GOALS! Something to shoot for!

Ah, I can dream again...!!! ;D

Amazing work...gorgeous. Love those gold struts!!

Sadly, I told her the Connie was a 'road bike' and all the mods would be on the 9...oops! I shoulda known better!! >:(

Lots of great ideas, though, J!! I will have to set out to do bits and pieces...

So, can I just take off the shaft cover and get it done or does it require a tear down like you went through? Never get that through the CFO's office. ::)

Chip

;D ;D ;D Thanks CC! :chugbeer:

Yes indeed, it was alot of work and $ but worth every penny IMO, I still really love how it turned out! :)

As for the "shaft cover" it doesn't just come right off easy, I put some parts fish in the thread that shows all the many pieces to it, lots of labor... :(

Welcome to the forum and happy hunting for farkles, lot's of knowledge on this forum, feel free to ask us all for help.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: gPink on November 27, 2012, 04:53:32 PM: Quote from: ZG on November 27, 2012, 04:21:58 PM

;D ;D ;D Thanks CC! :chugbeer:

Yes indeed, it was alot of work and $ but worth every penny IMO, I still really love how it turned out! :)

As for the "shaft cover" it doesn't just come right off easy, I put some parts fish in the thread that shows all the many pieces to it, lots of labor... :(

Welcome to the forum and happy hunting for farkles, lot's of knowledge on this forum, feel free to ask us all for help.
Yeah, we got a regular twelve step going on here.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: reesedp on November 27, 2012, 05:41:37 PM: And he walks you through the... DAMMIT I'm supposed to be boycotting this thread!!!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Chips_C14 on November 27, 2012, 08:40:37 PM: Quote from: reesedp on November 27, 2012, 05:41:37 PM
And he walks you through the... DAMMIT I'm supposed to be boycotting this thread!!!

LMAO!!!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: stevewfl on November 28, 2012, 01:17:53 PM: BUMP!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: just gone on December 03, 2012, 11:47:40 PM: Quote from: Son of Pappy on November 21, 2012, 09:25:20 AM
I just want to know what's next? I think Jay should find some digital gauges or have them custom made and surrounded by CF, maybe make a shelf of sorts for all his other doo dads to blend everything together for a clean look.

Yep, an above gauges shelf made of CF, housing his GPS, a rear camera display screen, and since price is no object, a FLIR (http://www.flir.com/uploadedFiles/CS_EMEA/Application_Stories/Media/Downloads/Motorcycle_EN.pdf) display. :D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on December 07, 2012, 11:12:04 PM: Quote from: fartymarty on December 03, 2012, 11:47:40 PM
a FLIR (http://www.flir.com/uploadedFiles/CS_EMEA/Application_Stories/Media/Downloads/Motorcycle_EN.pdf) display. :D

That looks pretty cool FM! 8)
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: stevewfl on July 26, 2013, 08:19:40 AM: Quote from: ZG on July 27, 2012, 08:17:03 PM
Hey brutha's, thought I'd start this as a pic depository for me throughout install etc and also for future reference for others...

Just bought a full Ohlins setup for my 09 ABS, Concours 14 rear shock arrived yesterday and ZX14 full forks today! (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/crazy1.gif)

I bought both of these from Dan Kyle at Kyle racing, really great guy IMO, a very smooth transaction, great communication, and fast shipping, an *ALLSTAR* vendor IMO!! (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/sdskja.gif)

Total cost was just under $3100 shipped.
(special thanks to Fred for setting up the current group buy discount on the rear shock, just tell Dan "GOC", but spell it backwards... ;) )

Dan's website is:
http://www.kyleusa.com/ (http://www.kyleusa.com/)

If you call him tell him Jay (aka ZG) sent you to him and he'll roll out the red carpet for ya... ;)

Here's some pics of the parts arrived to wet your appetite... (http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/rockon.gif)

And I even got to use my favorite Kawi blanket, green on one side and black on the other... 8)

I only wish Steve lived closer to me so he could take some true "quality" pics that these parts deserve, all you get from me is my lame iphone pics, sorry... :(

I'll keep posting more after install (which unfortunately wont be until the week after next due to some uncontrolled obstacles in my way....(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/mad.gif))

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/28dbb7f5.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/0cc7c85e.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/f1de46e8.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/87d41a4a.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/5fc2e007.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/d505ca82.jpg)

ABS sensor mounting spot in the below pic! :)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/3784e7e9.jpg)

(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/e6aae3b0.jpg)

BUMP
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on July 26, 2013, 12:05:34 PM: Quote from: stevewfl on July 26, 2013, 08:19:40 AM

BUMP

Posted one year ago tomorrow, nice timing Steve! :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: stevewfl on July 26, 2013, 03:05:59 PM: Quote from: ZG on July 26, 2013, 12:05:34 PM
Posted one year ago tomorrow, nice timing Steve! :chugbeer:

Nice, and there is more win in this "Accessories and Medication section thread..........................................
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on October 14, 2013, 10:10:14 PM: Bump to encourage some winter projects... ;) :chugbeer:

And to encourage Gumby to murder out his ride... ;D :cool:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Gumby on October 15, 2013, 12:29:07 PM: I'd buy some Ohlins before I waste money on paint. ;D
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on October 15, 2013, 07:09:04 PM: Quote from: Gumby on October 15, 2013, 12:29:07 PM
I'd buy some Ohlins before I waste money on paint. ;D

So get off the crapper and pull the O' trigger already then man... :thumbs: :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: Daytona_Mike on October 15, 2013, 07:54:21 PM: OK, I am doing it. I have an ohlins rear shock on its way to me and next will be the AK20 kit.
This is going to be sweet.
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on October 15, 2013, 08:19:04 PM: Quote from: Daytona_Mike on October 15, 2013, 07:54:21 PM
OK, I am doing it. I have an ohlins rear shock on its way to me and next will be the AK20 kit.
This is going to be sweet.

Yer gonna love it Mike, congrats bro! :thumbs:

Now you really need to convince the doctor to get a C14 and go full monty with this setup, he's got all that doctor $ to blow... ;D :chugbeer:
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: drizoiu on December 28, 2013, 12:58:17 PM: Hey Man,
THAT BIKE LOOKS SICK !!!!!!
Can I ask what kind of handlebars are those????

Thanks !!!!
Title: Re: ZG's full Ohlins setup and powder coat project
Post by: ZG on December 28, 2013, 01:48:04 PM: Quote from: drizoiu on December 28, 2013, 12:58:17 PM
Hey Man,
THAT BIKE LOOKS SICK !!!!!!
Can I ask what kind of handlebars are those? ???

Thanks !!!!

Thanks bro! :chugbeer:

The bars are from Precision Engineering, here's a link for ya to check out... :thumbs: :thumbs:

http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=12644.50 (http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=12644.50)