kubiaks tw650 - Page 7

kubiak · 07-27-2012, 11:57 AM

changed the rear rack and exhaust. took off the big rack and put back on a ktm 950 rack.

kubiak · 07-27-2012, 11:58 AM

top pic of the rack

SpencerCompton · 07-27-2012, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by kubiak

wait im getting mixed up here, i got the body panels from you. i put those to good use too lol!

Haha yeah.. I just read that lol. I still got that light in the box in the garage. I'm going to throw it on the tw one of these days. I just haven't had the coin to buy the conversion kit to make it street legal

kirkster70 · 07-27-2012, 04:29 PM

Kubiak,

you are a VERY talented individual!!!!

More great work, as usual. Thanks for posting your pics!

kubiak · 07-27-2012, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SpencerCompton

Haha yeah.. I just read that lol. I still got that light in the box in the garage. I'm going to throw it on the tw one of these days. I just haven't had the coin to buy the conversion kit to make it street legal

do they check for stuff like that in your state? in california you need high and low beam but i just aimed the light more towards the road so it wouldnt blind anyone and it was fine. make sure you post pics when you get the headlight on!

kubiak · 07-27-2012, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by kirkster70

Kubiak,

you are a VERY talented individual!!!!

More great work, as usual. Thanks for posting your pics!

thanks kirkster!

SpencerCompton · 07-27-2012, 07:11 PM

The garage I go to for inspection is pretty lick'em stick'em on bikes so I'm not worried about passing inspection. Long story short, the company I work for is very strict on vehicle appearance/noise. Blinding the locals on my way into work at night would not help my company's reputation with the locals.

kubiak · 07-28-2012, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SpencerCompton

The garage I go to for inspection is pretty lick'em stick'em on bikes so I'm not worried about passing inspection. Long story short, the company I work for is very strict on vehicle appearance/noise. Blinding the locals on my way into work at night would not help my company's reputation with the locals.

yea you would be better off seting it up right, dont want to set a bad example. did you check out that electric box i sent with the light? i didnt know if that was some sort of resistor for high low beam or for something else.

SpencerCompton · 07-28-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by kubiak

yea you would be better off seting it up right, dont want to set a bad example. did you check out that electric box i sent with the light? i didnt know if that was some sort of resistor for high low beam or for something else.

It is a regulator/rectifier for bikes that run direct from the stator. I'd be running off a fuse block so I would be able to skip that.

ergomoto · 07-28-2012, 11:43 AM

Kicks following your wanderlust build Kubiak. Thanks for keeping the forum posted

I have been trying to read back through these many threads where your bike's progress was featured, in this case when the paint came of the lower frame rails. Wasn't it when you moved your side stand? Is that why you still us the lower rails, at least on the left side? Pardon again my asking, if this an old topic more than covered elsewhere, but I couldn't find my way back to the rail work and why. I've seen some 650's go without these lower rails, after relocating the only items they seem to serve: side stand, regulator, and stock bash plate. Now the new Husqvarna looks to be doing away with them as well. What's your take on removing these and any plans to follow suit, finding much needed ground clearance.

Cheers,
Mark S

kubiak · 07-28-2012, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SpencerCompton

It is a regulator/rectifier for bikes that run direct from the stator. I'd be running off a fuse block so I would be able to skip that.

shoots i was thinking it might be the part you needed. hope you get the light on there soon!

kubiak · 07-28-2012, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ergomoto

Kicks following your wanderlust build Kubiak. Thanks for keeping the forum posted

I have been trying to read back through these many threads where your bike's progress was featured, in this case when the paint came of the lower frame rails. Wasn't it when you moved your side stand? Is that why you still us the lower rails, at least on the left side? Pardon again my asking, if this an old topic more than covered elsewhere, but I couldn't find my way back to the rail work and why. I've seen some 650's go without these lower rails, after relocating the only items they seem to serve: side stand, regulator, and stock bash plate. Now the new Husqvarna looks to be doing away with them as well. What's your take on removing these and any plans to follow suit, finding much needed ground clearance.

Cheers,
Mark S

yea i started by removing the stock skidplate since i do mostly easy trails, no rock crawling anymore. then noticed all the electrical stuff on the lower frame rails exposed so i cut the skidplate tabs off, kickstand safety switch plug gone since i disconnected it and tucked away the oxygen sensor wires behind the front frame rail. then i cut the kickstand mount off and rewelded it a few inches back and angled it down more so i could shorten the kickstand. i was wondering about removing the bottom rails alltogether but dont know how much stress they take. it would be nice if they were not needed but we need someone to try it first lol! i was also thinking on making the bottom rails straight across for more ground clearance too since the stock ones hang down so far. let me know if you find out more info on removing them all the way like the husqvarnas. thanks!

kubiak · 08-04-2012, 06:24 PM

just bought new rear brake shoes for the tw wheel, 12.00 for factory oem ones!

AtlasExp · 08-04-2012, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by kubiak

just bought new rear brake shoes for the tw wheel, 12.00 for factory oem ones!

You over paid by 1.37$

kubiak · 08-05-2012, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by AtlasExp

You over paid by 1.37$

dang!

07-27-2012, 07:11 PM	#97
SpencerCompton The DingDandKid Joined: May 2009 Location: North Central, PA Oddometer: 1,565	The garage I go to for inspection is pretty lick'em stick'em on bikes so I'm not worried about passing inspection. Long story short, the company I work for is very strict on vehicle appearance/noise. Blinding the locals on my way into work at night would not help my company's reputation with the locals. __________________ 2006 TW200 85mpg 1981 Honda CM400T How about some camping in Pennsylvania? How am I supposed to think out of the box; if they don't let me out of the box?

07-28-2012, 11:43 AM	#100
ergomoto FOCUS ON THE THROUGH. Joined: Mar 2007 Location: SO CAL Oddometer: 79	Simply FABuLUST Kicks following your wanderlust build Kubiak. Thanks for keeping the forum posted I have been trying to read back through these many threads where your bike's progress was featured, in this case when the paint came of the lower frame rails. Wasn't it when you moved your side stand? Is that why you still us the lower rails, at least on the left side? Pardon again my asking, if this an old topic more than covered elsewhere, but I couldn't find my way back to the rail work and why. I've seen some 650's go without these lower rails, after relocating the only items they seem to serve: side stand, regulator, and stock bash plate. Now the new Husqvarna looks to be doing away with them as well. What's your take on removing these and any plans to follow suit, finding much needed ground clearance. Cheers, Mark S __________________ 2004 R1100S[BCR] 2005 F650GS 2004 DRZ400S/E =SOLD= 2004DR200SE =SOLD= "Is that what you wanted that to look like?'

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07-27-2012, 11:57 AM	#91
kubiak ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: madera california Oddometer: 4,135	changed the rear rack and exhaust. took off the big rack and put back on a ktm 950 rack.

07-27-2012, 11:58 AM	#92
kubiak ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: madera california Oddometer: 4,135	top pic of the rack

07-27-2012, 04:29 PM	#94
kirkster70 moto junkie Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Oddometer: 1,632	Kubiak, you are a VERY talented individual!!!! More great work, as usual. Thanks for posting your pics!

08-04-2012, 06:24 PM	#103
kubiak ^OP Beastly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2007 Location: madera california Oddometer: 4,135	just bought new rear brake shoes for the tw wheel, 12.00 for factory oem ones!