 Long winter with Speedmaster...
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Had pretty lot of free time during the winter, so I decided to modify the Speedmaster a bit: After hating the registration plate sticking up in the air for too long, I went and bought a Rocket tail light off eBay. Well, the damn thing requires quite a lot of space underneath so I had to create a bump in the fender. As well as cut some 20cm off of it. While at it, I dumped the original blinkers and installed Kellermann plate holder and LED signals. Replaced the drag bar with a fresh, a bit more aggressive one to accommodate the Kellermann bar-end signals. The paint was a headache for a few months and I ended up to Triumph Goodwood Green. Pretty good, actually: some glitter in the sunny weather but quite alike British Racing Green in the shade. The heart got some improvements also, naturally. TPUSA 904, billet manifolds, Nology coils and wires, Iridium plugs, Air injection removed long ago and now also the airbox - replaced with UNI PODs. Threw in Barnett clutch and springs, measured A/F with Innovate MTX-L (145 mains, 45 + thumb screws idle, Dynojet needles (on groove up from the regular) and springs). The current ToRs will need to go. Working with the original cans with some interior design. I runs pretty good as it is though ... Awful pics with the phone's camera, giving the general idea of the tail and the paint though:   
Last edited by TwinFinn; 05/27/2013 7:14 AM.
SM -04: 904 TPUSA w billet manifolds, ABEK, ToRs and custom paint & looks
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Re: Long winter with Speedmaster...
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Very nice mod's. And the motor work sounds awesome.  I've always felt sorry for countries that require that "Billboard" size tag plate.  I believe I'd be out to elect officials with 20/20 vision, and change that crap.
And you may see me tonight
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Quote:
Very nice mod's. And the motor work sounds awesome.
I've always felt sorry for countries that require that "Billboard" size tag plate.
I believe I'd be out to elect officials with 20/20 vision, and change that crap.
I have to agree! those plates are HUGE! its like another fender. Otherwise looks like some really nice work.
2007 Speedmaster and miss it!
2013 T-Bird Storm and Luvin it!
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That fender/tail light work is great! A fine job overall! 
Fidelis et Fortis
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That's a few years mods for me. nicely done.
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Hyvaa Paivaa.
Nice bike.Well done!
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Impressive. Great work.
edit: resurrecting old threads. that's what i get for interneting at like 3am.
Last edited by steve0suprem0; 07/22/2013 4:53 PM.
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Quote:
Very nice mod's. And the motor work sounds awesome.
I've always felt sorry for countries that require that "Billboard" size tag plate.
I believe I'd be out to elect officials with 20/20 vision, and change that crap.
What he said. Seeing those "Billboards" makes me think ours aren't so big after all. 
Opportunities multiply as they are seized. - Sun Tzu
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Great work. Have you thought about a side mount for your tag?
Opportunities multiply as they are seized. - Sun Tzu
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Very nice mods! Excellent job!
'06 TBA - Black, AI and Snorkel removed, K&N Drop In, Gutted Stock Pipes, 145/42, 2 turns out.
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Nice job,color's great and I do like that fender mod.
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Very nice! 
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Cool colour, is that metalflake British Racing Green?
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Nice work. Did you do all the work on the fender yourself? Would love some details on how it was done. It's impressive either way.
2008 Speedy, AI removed, DIY airbox destruction with K&N filters, spectres, re-jetted and "custom" rattle can paint job.
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This looks great. Awesome job.
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"Nothing you can be is more terrible than what I am." ~ 2007 Black Speedmaster!!
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