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2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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So do you lean on it when you ride it now...like you would a Thruxton?
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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That looks really cool. Those rearsets are slick and those bars are wicked.
But I gotta ask, why did you get rid of your S3? Or why didn't you get a Thruxton? I mean, you can have whatever bike you want and do whatever you want to it. I'm just curious.
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"So do you lean on it when you ride it now...like you would a Thruxton?"
There are 2 options: 1) is leaning forward like a Thruxton and 2) is putting my feet on the forward pegs.
Now for the reasoning behind this set-up. Next week I will be heading out to Bonneville Salt Flats and will see what it will do in the Run Watch Brung group. It will be the fullfilment of a long time desire to experience the salt.
The good things is that I can change back to the stock bars in less then 10 minutes.
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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But I gotta ask, why did you get rid of your S3? Or why didn't you get a Thruxton? I'm just curious.
The short answer is that I had both for about 8 months. The short version of the long answer is that it was bought because the (ex)wife wanted to ride. Such is life.
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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sounds like the makings of a speeddemon!
Take pics and videos and post for us.
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Very nice!!! I like the bars but I do not like to ride with sport ergos any longer. But I understand why you did it. How much leg room do you have with the rear controls?
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um no offence dude but why not just trade it in on a thrux?
Ooops sorry looks like FJ already asked this.
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looks good. what jetting you running on the carbs?
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How much leg room do you have with the rear controls?
I am 6' and 170 lbs - leg room is snug but I am getting used to it, especially when riding the backroads. On the first try I had them a little higher which was to tight. This location works and I still have the ground clearance needed. I have found that on the interstate and around town I tend to use the front pegs more.
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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looks good. what jetting you running on the carbs?
Bill set them up with 142.5 Mains / 22.5 Pilots. They are running good with this but need some adjustment. I am hoping to put it on the dyno this week. When I do I will post the results. What is your set up?
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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Tod,
it would be great to see a few more close ups of the rear sets. please be sure to do a write up for Tales From the Road--in Rides and Rallies--when you get back from the Flats.
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Nice clean job on the shifter mod. A pic of the rear brake would be appreciated.
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Nice clean job on the shifter mod. A pic of the rear brake would be appreciated.
I am still working on finalizing the brake. The reservior is mounted just behind the cover.
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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Now ya need to up the rev limit and gear it tall. If you are gonna do the salt might as well do it right!
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2002 Bandit 1200/ GSXR cams/ 1277 BB Kit/ Holeshot header and can/ 38mm flatslides/ a good head/lotsa hp/lotsa tq- lots of rear tires...
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same, but need to drop the main down to 140
Frank
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Now for the reasoning behind this set-up. Next week I will be heading out to Bonneville Salt Flats and will see what it will do in the Run Watch Brung group. It will be the fullfilment of a long time desire to experience the salt.
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Wow, definitely keep us posted on that trip and be sure to take plenty of pictures. I envious!
Al
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Nice work Tod. It's great to see what mods folks are doing. It often opens new ideas & possibilities to us all. I'm wondering if a dual circuit rear brake set up could co-exist: one in the stock location, and another on my home made mid ship peg. Probably need some sort of check valve so one circuit doesn't tear up the other with hydraulic pressure? Could be handy to have both when Bambi dive bombs my path with my hoof on the mid peg.
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I'm betting the longer rake will really help you on a straight line run. Cool rear sets, they don't look like the usual Norman Hyde stuff, are they something idfferent?
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Next week I will be heading out to Bonneville Salt Flats and will see what it will do in the Run Watch Brung group.
Cool! If you see a black and orange retro-looking harley with about the same stance as your bike (bars pushed forward and rearsets) say hi to Jeff - he's the guy who mounts my tires.
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it was bought because the (ex)wife wanted to ride.
Where does she put her feet? 
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I Like It!!
Let us know how do at the Salt Flats!
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I miss my GSRX750...
Me too...well sometimes!
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I'm betting the longer rake will really help you on a straight line run. Cool rear sets, they don't look like the usual Norman Hyde stuff, are they something idfferent?
This is my thoughts also: longer rake & lower profile. Although more weight.
Rear sets are Valter Moto Type 1 and the bracket is homemade. Master cyclinder from a SV650 and brake line from Spiegler Performance.
Last edited by ColeSpeed; 08/26/2007 4:46 PM.
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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Now ya need to up the rev limit and gear it tall.
Already have gearing options available.
As for Rev Limiter: does someone know what it can be pumped up to for best performance?
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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awesome! Forget the naysayers, my favorite speedie to date! Now you need a Jojje Turbo setup.
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"Lighten up, Francis."
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awesome! Forget the naysayers, my favorite speedie to date! Now you need a Jojje Turbo setup.
Who's saying, "Nay"?
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Where does she put her feet?
I was thinking the same thing.
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Where does she put her feet?
I was thinking the same thing.
Maybe I should re-word that. Last July when I was married she was wanting to learn to ride so I bought the Speedmaster and kept the Speed Triple. 7 months later she opted out of the marriage. A few months later the Speed Triple was passed on to a friend which left me with the Speedie to start having more fun with. Now you can see what a few months of contemplating mods has ended up as. All that to say a pillion rider is not a priority at this time.
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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Hey colespeed-2 things: 1)That is a sweet bike.  2)women are nuts. 
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Oh my god those rear sets are hot.
'05 SM, Bubs, Freak, 45/TBS/155, NGK Iridiums, Nology Wires & Coils, Progressive 440's & Fork Springs
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Hiya, CS. A cafe'd cruiser? Who'da thunked it?!  Is it any harder to turn? Or ride? And what the heck's that tube on the side of (what I assume is) the carb? Fuel pipe? Don't 4get the most important mod for speed: paint the ****er black!!
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Is it any harder to turn? Or ride? And what the heck's that tube on the side of (what I assume is) the carb?
It turns better then ever. Now it is just a little lean and roll on the throttle. That tube on the side of the carb is the fuel line - still working out the best way to route it with the Mikuni's.
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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rearsets and clubmans on a speedy! i love it!
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Final stages of preperation for heading to the Salt Flats are almost complete. Now the long trek that should have me there Sunday afternoon. I will upload a few pictures and post my observations in the evening when possible.
Until then,
2001 TT600 Turbo - 162.47 mph - APS-BG 650 AMA Record
2006 Speedmaster - 111.101 mph on the Salt Flats
2000 Speed Triple - 63k memorable miles.
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best of luck. I'm sure you'll draw plenty of attention with that looker!
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Nice Bike, Rear sets and conversion look great also, clubman bars, cool! 
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 as a word from on high...the picture of the clubmans have put the perverbial nail in . I'm ordering the clubmans for my bonnie ! Your Speedie is hot...wish it were coming to Y-City the 8th 
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pillion rider is not a priority at this time.
If you get one, make sure you lock up the bike when sleeping 
Great looking bike!!
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CS - I have nonshalantly looked at clip-ons and clubman for my America...all I could find in clubmans were 7/8"......your pictures have made my final descission..gotta have clubmans...where did you find 1" bars though or did you do something else.....please tell...I gotta have ! 
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