My ADVersys - Page 10

Bambi · 02-18-2013, 02:13 PM

Hello there, hello kajj,
concerning the wheels I had the same thoughts as jdrocks immediately. Ok, getting a set from a European specialist would be a lot cheaper, but a new bike deserves new, or nearly new, wheels. To prevent it from looking partly odd. And a (nearly) new set of wheels will set you back about 800 - 1.200 EUR at least! Without the money and efforts needed to put it into the bike.
And about the seat-height: Comparing this to the position of the door-handle in the back-ground I think I wouldn't have a real chance to put my feet down on the ground. How high is the seat-level? I'm just 1,70 m tall, err small, and my DR Big with a seat-level of about 90 cms is a challenge for me. I have to use some tricks like moving my ass to the right. So I can reach down some more cms. Turning the bar to the left tilts the bike slightly over and gives me another 1 or 2 cms. An unplanned stop's always an adventure ...

Bike looks greater and greater, keep on!
Kind regards, Bambi

SamM · 02-19-2013, 01:10 AM

Ok, my bad didn't notice that he was in Sweden!

For someone building a similar bike here in the States, I can't help but think the RAD hubs would be the easier choice. A good suspension shop could increase the travel of the stock inverts. Are you guys getting more travel outback with the R1 shocks? I have 2 or 3 of those shocks in my shop.

kajj · 02-19-2013, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SamM

Ok, my bad didn't notice that he was in Sweden!

For someone building a similar bike here in the States, I can't help but think the RAD hubs would be the easier choice. A good suspension shop could increase the travel of the stock inverts. Are you guys getting more travel outback with the R1 shocks? I have 2 or 3 of those shocks in my shop.

I do not remember the numbers. But I think the R1 shock will allow a bit more travel then the OEM shock.

Bart1 · 02-20-2013, 10:58 AM

Great looking bike, good job.

It is possible to get a bit more travel out of the V forks by moving the compreession valve into a new bit of tubing. I added 37mm but you need new springs as the stock springs don't have enough compression travel in them.
Here is a thread http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums...ad.php?t=18133

The only down side is choosing the right spring rate and shimstacks etc.

It seems you gain far more with the DRZ forks but loose a brake disc....

kajj · 03-09-2013, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bambi

How high is the seat-level?

Measured the seat height today. About 88-89 cm with the bike in an upright position.
I think the original seat height is 84 cm. So it is a bit higher then stock

CaveDave · 03-09-2013, 09:50 AM

Looking good!

Was that a Motowerks anti-vibe riser it had back when you started?

kajj · 03-09-2013, 12:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaveDave

Looking good!

Was that a Motowerks anti-vibe riser it had back when you started?

Thanks, it was a sw motech riser.

svestenik · 04-10-2013, 01:44 AM

Going from USD to conventional front end, how does the bike feel and handle now ? Better or worse ?

kajj · 04-12-2013, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by svestenik

Going from USD to conventional front end, how does the bike feel and handle now ? Better or worse ?

Don't really know yet. Have only test ride it for a few kilometers on asfalt so far. There is still snow and ice on the gravel roads. Might be able to ride next weekend.

Will paint the rally fairing tomorrow. And perhaps mount up some new farkles

Pics comming soon.

jdrocks · 04-12-2013, 08:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kajj

Don't really know yet. Have only test ride it for a few kilometers on asfalt so far. There is still snow and ice on the gravel roads. Might be able to ride next weekend.

you'll be pleasantly surprised with your new setup. there is no comparison to the OEM USD Versys forks combined with either the OEM 17" wheel or a swapped in 19". the DRZ/19" swap changes everything relative to the expected capabilities of this moto.

kajj · 04-12-2013, 11:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jdrocks

you'll be pleasantly surprised with your new setup. there is no comparison to the OEM USD Versys forks combined with either the OEM 17" wheel or a swapped in 19". the DRZ/19" swap changes everything relative to the expected capabilities of this moto.

I think I will. Can hardly wait to blast down some gnarley gravel roads with this beauty

kajj · 04-14-2013, 09:16 AM

Time for an update. So what have happened since last time. Not much really. But.

One new farkle purchased

Wilbers custom made, fully adjustable shock:
Preload
Rebound
High and low speed compression damping
Adjustable ride height. +-5mm (Set to +5mm) Which gives a seat height at 89cm.

Mounted on the bike.

Painted the rally faring in white and added a Dakar sticker.
And I think thats it. Its done (for now)

The weather allowed for a test ride. Did manage to find a short stretch of gravel (a few kilometers).
I must say this thing is amazing

The suspension works great. It is a little slower to turn in into corners on tarmac. But is much more stable on gravel roads. Feels more planted on loose gravel. And this combined with the power of the parallel twin is just awsome

Things to do!

*Wilbers rear shock............................................. ..............ok
*Paint front fairing........................................... ...................ok
* mount new brake line.............................................. ......ok
* Find a 310 mm disc.............................................. ........ok
* Finish wheel axle.............................................. ............ok
* fabricate brake caliper adapter/hub cover,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ok
* headlight rubbermount....................................... ... .........ok
* new rally fairing........................................... .....................ok
* dash, relocate switches and power outlets.....................ok
* Weld and paint sidestand......................................... ...ok
* mount radiator guard............................................. .....ok
* cut front fender and fabricate mount..............................ok
* change sprockets and chain.......................................ok
* Air filters........................................... .........................ok
* paint luggage rack.............................................. .........ok
* tighten side mirror mounts...........................................o k
* check rear wheel/swingarm bearings............................ok

MadM · 04-14-2013, 10:21 AM

Nice to see it finished! You did an amazing job.

kajj · 04-14-2013, 10:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadM

Nice to see it finished! You did an amazing job.

Thanks!

Bart1 · 04-17-2013, 04:54 AM

Your bike is looking fantastic, well done.

Your new shock looks the bees knees, what made you decide to change from the R1 shock, also what is the new shocks stroke and spring rate ??

02-18-2013, 02:13 PM	#136
Bambi Gnarly Adventurer Joined: May 2009 Location: Linz upon Rhine, Germany Oddometer: 486	Hello there, hello kajj, concerning the wheels I had the same thoughts as jdrocks immediately. Ok, getting a set from a European specialist would be a lot cheaper, but a new bike deserves new, or nearly new, wheels. To prevent it from looking partly odd. And a (nearly) new set of wheels will set you back about 800 - 1.200 EUR at least! Without the money and efforts needed to put it into the bike. And about the seat-height: Comparing this to the position of the door-handle in the back-ground I think I wouldn't have a real chance to put my feet down on the ground. How high is the seat-level? I'm just 1,70 m tall, err small, and my DR Big with a seat-level of about 90 cms is a challenge for me. I have to use some tricks like moving my ass to the right. So I can reach down some more cms. Turning the bar to the left tilts the bike slightly over and gives me another 1 or 2 cms. An unplanned stop's always an adventure ... Bike looks greater and greater, keep on! Kind regards, Bambi __________________ 'Find me kindness, find me beauty, find me truth ...' (Dreamtheater, Learning to live)

04-14-2013, 10:21 AM	#148
MadM Dreamer Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Slovenia Oddometer: 68	Nice to see it finished! You did an amazing job. __________________ '08 Honda XL125V Varadero -> Sold '05 Kawasaki KLE 500 -> Riding it, like I stole it 2 days, 400km's and 5 mountain passes http://varaderofreaks.wordpress.com/2012/09/05/camping-trip-2012-on-kle-500/

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02-19-2013, 01:10 AM	#137
SamM Adventurer Joined: Nov 2004 Location: West Virginia Oddometer: 1,459	Ok, my bad didn't notice that he was in Sweden! For someone building a similar bike here in the States, I can't help but think the RAD hubs would be the easier choice. A good suspension shop could increase the travel of the stock inverts. Are you guys getting more travel outback with the R1 shocks? I have 2 or 3 of those shocks in my shop.

02-20-2013, 10:58 AM	#139
Bart1 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Wales, UK Oddometer: 24	Great looking bike, good job. It is possible to get a bit more travel out of the V forks by moving the compreession valve into a new bit of tubing. I added 37mm but you need new springs as the stock springs don't have enough compression travel in them. Here is a thread http://www.kawasakiversys.com/forums...ad.php?t=18133 The only down side is choosing the right spring rate and shimstacks etc. It seems you gain far more with the DRZ forks but loose a brake disc....

03-09-2013, 09:50 AM	#141
CaveDave Misanthrope Joined: Dec 2006 Location: Point of Rocks, MD Oddometer: 6,591	Looking good! Was that a Motowerks anti-vibe riser it had back when you started?

04-10-2013, 01:44 AM	#143
svestenik armchair adventurer Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Banjaluka, Republika Srpska, BiH Oddometer: 24	Going from USD to conventional front end, how does the bike feel and handle now ? Better or worse ?

04-14-2013, 09:16 AM	#147
kajj ^OP Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2011 Location: In northern Sweden Oddometer: 155	Time for an update. So what have happened since last time. Not much really. But. One new farkle purchased Wilbers custom made, fully adjustable shock: Preload Rebound High and low speed compression damping Adjustable ride height. +-5mm (Set to +5mm) Which gives a seat height at 89cm. Mounted on the bike. Painted the rally faring in white and added a Dakar sticker. And I think thats it. Its done (for now) The weather allowed for a test ride. Did manage to find a short stretch of gravel (a few kilometers). I must say this thing is amazing The suspension works great. It is a little slower to turn in into corners on tarmac. But is much more stable on gravel roads. Feels more planted on loose gravel. And this combined with the power of the parallel twin is just awsome Things to do! Wilbers rear shock............................................. ..............ok Paint front fairing........................................... ...................ok * mount new brake line.............................................. ......ok * Find a 310 mm disc.............................................. ........ok * Finish wheel axle.............................................. ............ok * fabricate brake caliper adapter/hub cover,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,ok * headlight rubbermount....................................... ... .........ok * new rally fairing........................................... .....................ok * dash, relocate switches and power outlets.....................ok * Weld and paint sidestand......................................... ...ok * mount radiator guard............................................. .....ok * cut front fender and fabricate mount..............................ok * change sprockets and chain.......................................ok * Air filters........................................... .........................ok * paint luggage rack.............................................. .........ok * tighten side mirror mounts...........................................o k * check rear wheel/swingarm bearings............................ok

04-17-2013, 04:54 AM	#150
Bart1 Adventurer Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Wales, UK Oddometer: 24	Your bike is looking fantastic, well done. Your new shock looks the bees knees, what made you decide to change from the R1 shock, also what is the new shocks stroke and spring rate ??