AP996 Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 13 minutes ago, blackout said: Right trestle piece mocked up. The clearance issue for the new frame pivot position is shown in close up. It looks fine now because the bushings are in the down position, but once they are rotated 180 degrees that's where it gets close and I may have to relocate or remove the abs braking junction block. No big deal, just something I have been considering. Nice fabricating, wish I had that ability. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArturoM07 Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 On 3/1/2021 at 6:13 PM, blackout said: Right trestle piece mocked up. The clearance issue for the new frame pivot position is shown in close up. It looks fine now because the bushings are in the down position, but once they are rotated 180 degrees that's where it gets close and I may have to relocate or remove the abs braking junction block. No big deal, just something I have been considering. Hey Buddy You dont have new update about this swingarm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted March 3, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted March 3, 2021 6 hours ago, ArturoM07 said: Hey Buddy You dont have new update about this swingarm. It's a slow process. The local drag strip opens up late April. And then I need to go over the FZ07R for some more fun at NYST. Plan on attending some rainy days with my still unused race wets. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seven Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 @blackout Nice looking work. I am envious of your skills and your shop/tool collection. Looking forward to seeing more updates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aleksandar13 Posted March 11, 2021 Share Posted March 11, 2021 Great build... Look forward to seeing the progress and the track times... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Evill_Ed Posted March 18, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 18, 2021 On 1/9/2021 at 10:39 PM, blackout said: The XSR700 has less room under the seat than the FZ07. The Hordpower airbox opened up some space so I welded up an aluminum box to house the Power Commander and Autotune. So much of these projects need to be anodized black at some point. I use 5xxx filler rod as it anodizes better than 4xxx filler rod. (Sorry, forget the exact number and too lazy to check. I can check if needed.) 5086 is my favorite sheet aluminum to weld as it does not need filler rod to weld if the joint is tight with no gaps and does not require extra joint strength. All other aluminum can hot crack after welded if not enough filler is used, especially 6061. Why people weld 6061 sheet is beyond me. 5086 is also more corrosion resistant than 6061. 5086 is weaker, but some what moot since 6061 will lose its strength once welded, unless heat treated. Craig, are you using the AT-200 Autotune with the PCV? Ed "Do not let this bad example influence you, follow only what is good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted March 18, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted March 18, 2021 13 hours ago, Evill_Ed said: Craig, are you using the AT-200 Autotune with the PCV? Ed Yes I am. I'll install Hord's base map and then compare his map to the Autotune map at the dragstrip. As many know, with the PCV, you can have two maps to switch back and forth on the fly. Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Evill_Ed Posted March 18, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, blackout said: Yes I am. I'll install Hord's base map and then compare his map to the Autotune map at the dragstrip. As many know, with the PCV, you can have two maps to switch back and forth on the fly. Thanks, so the AT-200 is pretty much plug and play with the PCV? BTW - think I'm gonna pull the trigger on the Hord Air box today. (I haven't spent any FZ money yet this year ) Ed 1 "Do not let this bad example influence you, follow only what is good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted March 18, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted March 18, 2021 2 hours ago, Evill_Ed said: Thanks, so the AT-200 is pretty much plug and play with the PCV? BTW - think I'm gonna pull the trigger on the Hord Air box today. (I haven't spent any FZ money yet this year ) Ed Yes, plug and play. The Hord intake is worth every penny. 1 Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted March 21, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted March 21, 2021 I finished the trestle and mounted the swingarm back on the bike. I did some final welding, but still have more areas to do that I can't get to when mounted to the jig. I goofed and did not add much clearance between the chain and the left trestle tube. It does not hit, but is close, just under 1/8". This is a 525 chain. I'm wondering how much clearance I will gain with a 520 chain? Are 520 sprocket kits shimmed to be centered where the 525 was, or do you gain the full width of clearance on the outside from the narrower 520 chain? I hope I'm making sense. Any thoughts on this close clearance? Thanks! 5 Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Evill_Ed Posted March 21, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted March 21, 2021 Looking Great as usual. Nice Fab Work Craig Ed 1 "Do not let this bad example influence you, follow only what is good" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP996 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 8 hours ago, blackout said: I finished the trestle and mounted the swingarm back on the bike. I did some final welding, but still have more areas to do that I can't get to when mounted to the jig. I goofed and did not add much clearance between the chain and the left trestle tube. It does not hit, but is close, just under 1/8". This is a 525 chain. I'm wondering how much clearance I will gain with a 520 chain? Are 520 sprocket kits shimmed to be centered where the 525 was, or do you gain the full width of clearance on the outside from the narrower 520 chain? I hope I'm making sense. Any thoughts on this close clearance? Thanks! Never seen 520 sprockets shimmed, so I think you should gain the full benefit in clearance from the narrower chain. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted March 21, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted March 21, 2021 1 minute ago, AP996 said: Never seen 520 sprockets shimmed, so I think you should gain the full benefit in clearance from the narrower chain. Doing a little more research and thinking about it more, I agree. Thanks for the input!! All the sprockets are flat on the back. Good news for me as I don't really have time to redo that section of the swingarm. 520 conversion it is. 1 Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AP996 Posted March 21, 2021 Share Posted March 21, 2021 3 minutes ago, blackout said: Doing a little more research and thinking about it more, I agree. Thanks for the input!! All the sprockets are flat on the back. Good news for me as I don't really have time to redo that section of the swingarm. 520 conversion it is. Ran 520 on all my old race bikes and my present track bike, as you say sprockets have always been flat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted March 31, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted March 31, 2021 I finished the bellcrank bracket. I have a Penske double adjustable on order. It will be valved for street/strip use. Penske and M2 shocks are the two big names in drag racing. M2 is mostly drag racing and while assembled in the U.S., uses Nitron parts. So they are "Nitron" drag shocks, pretty cool. I went with Penske simply because they are familiar with XSR700 packaging. M2 mostly does the popular drag bikes. 8 Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member fzar Posted April 1, 2021 Premium Member Share Posted April 1, 2021 This is some really nice work your doing here @blackout inspiring stuff. Well Done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted May 1, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted May 1, 2021 Painted the swingarm with bright red Klass Kote epoxy paint. Came out good for being an amateur painter. The stock caliper bracket is modified for a lower torque rod. 3 Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member Popular Post blackout Posted May 1, 2021 Author Premium Member Popular Post Share Posted May 1, 2021 Went for a quick ride today and all is good so far. Bike tracked perfectly with hands off the bars at 70 mph. The bike feels just as nimble with 7 inches added to the swingarm. I deleted the rear ABS. It was just easier since I needed a longer line. The stock shock is on until the custom valved Penske comes in. Probably another week. 12 Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrodoFZ Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Dude that swinger is sweet! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 Looks Italianish ,I love it ! How much longer it is ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member blackout Posted May 3, 2021 Author Premium Member Share Posted May 3, 2021 12 hours ago, Mad said: Looks Italianish ,I love it ! How much longer it is ? 7 inches over. 1 Craig Mapstone Upstate New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaoduarte Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hows the project going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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