the project that shouldn't be - Page 19

johnwesley · 07-18-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bk brkr baker

Nice vids, and big props to the cameraman for following you on a steamer/girlie loaded down with a full set of boxes. He may have been a little slower , but, he was on an arguably less off-road capable bike. And, no drops !

I agree, he is a good rider. He teaches an off-road traing school in SA. That is my tiger he is on, which is no stock bike. Come to think of it none of my bikes are :) it does very well off road for a pig. I have some pics of it on single track in NC. Fun bike

johnwesley · 07-18-2012, 10:54 AM

It has cartridge internals out of a xr650 grafted in with custom valves and 1.5" more travel that stock. Plus some other odds and ends. It pays to have a suspension guy who like doing custom machine work and weird jobs just to see how it work and if it can be done.

and then all the grunts growns and smart talk as we lift the Kitten over the logs

http://johnwesley.smugmug.com/Motorc...FHXUr&lb=1&s=L

johnwesley · 08-12-2012, 03:47 PM

here is some shots from this weekends ride

johnwesley · 08-19-2012, 04:06 AM

There are a few things I would do different if I had the chance to start over. Well the time has come to do that. I had a wreck and jacked up the frame and front section of the bike. So as I heal up we will have a do over. I was wearing good gear and was blessed with just external injurys. I'll post pics up when I can get on my lap top.

On phase two I will be open to ideas on what to do different. Thanks for keeping up with the build.

Danger4u2 · 08-19-2012, 06:00 AM

Man, sorry to hear about the 2 injuries, you and the bike. I hope neither are to serious. Jacked my knee in '04 and still suffer with it. Lucky for me I can still kick start the bike that chewed on me.

johnwesley · 08-19-2012, 06:35 AM

bike damage bent steering neck, front rim, front brakes, firing, and rear fender. just put new wolfman bags on it and they r in great shape.

As for me I had reconstructive nose and sinus surgery. that was done on Thursday. i have before pics but didn't figure you'd want to see them. here is the after shot

maybe I should try out for Whoville.

JimmyTheHog · 08-19-2012, 07:34 AM

WOW! John, looks bad but we all know the saying "could have been worse". Glad youre healing and hope youre feeling better soon.

Should be interesting to see where your sporty goes from here with your creativity.

johnwesley · 08-19-2012, 08:13 AM

thanks jimmy, I am going a different direction with cosmetics, but functionally the same. Love the way the bike works

Ridir Frith · 08-19-2012, 11:32 AM

I think the bike will be an easier fix than the nose! Just UPS me your tank and let me do some magic on it.

johnwesley · 08-19-2012, 12:17 PM

i just may do that man. That would be great !!!!!!!!!!

Dirt Road Cowboy · 08-19-2012, 12:58 PM

Sorry to hear about the wreck. I hope you heal quickly!

Prayers going up for ya!

B.Curvin · 08-19-2012, 06:05 PM

Heal quickly. Sorry to hear of your wreck.

johnwesley · 08-19-2012, 06:42 PM

thanks, I already miss it and still can't even go home.

Nitro Circus · 08-20-2012, 04:46 PM

Dude, that's some nasty damage there... You take care of the nut behind the bars first, the nose job on the bike will come in time. hope you can get back to your family and kids soon and stay in good spirits.

theKite · 08-20-2012, 06:26 PM

Cheer up Dude, duelling scars are very glamorous, I'm told. (On you that is. On bikes - not so much)
Rob

07-18-2012, 10:54 AM	#272
johnwesley ^OP wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	It has cartridge internals out of a xr650 grafted in with custom valves and 1.5" more travel that stock. Plus some other odds and ends. It pays to have a suspension guy who like doing custom machine work and weird jobs just to see how it work and if it can be done. and then all the grunts growns and smart talk as we lift the Kitten over the logs http://johnwesley.smugmug.com/Motorc...FHXUr&lb=1&s=L __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

08-12-2012, 03:47 PM	#273
johnwesley ^OP wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	a few new pics here is some shots from this weekends ride __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II* johnwesley screwed with this post 08-12-2012 at 03:54 PM

08-19-2012, 04:06 AM	#274
johnwesley ^OP wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	Rebuild time, ooops There are a few things I would do different if I had the chance to start over. Well the time has come to do that. I had a wreck and jacked up the frame and front section of the bike. So as I heal up we will have a do over. I was wearing good gear and was blessed with just external injurys. I'll post pics up when I can get on my lap top. On phase two I will be open to ideas on what to do different. Thanks for keeping up with the build. __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

08-19-2012, 06:00 AM	#275
Danger4u2 KX & CR 500 Rider Joined: Mar 2007 Location: OKC Oddometer: 311	Man, sorry to hear about the 2 injuries, you and the bike. I hope neither are to serious. Jacked my knee in '04 and still suffer with it. Lucky for me I can still kick start the bike that chewed on me. __________________ Go faster than everyone. Only worry about what's in front of you. '08KX500AFC(my favorite) '07KLR650 '04KX500(street legal) '97CR500R '06KLX250(351cc kit) '08KFX450R quad

08-19-2012, 06:35 AM	#276
johnwesley ^OP wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	bike damage bent steering neck, front rim, front brakes, firing, and rear fender. just put new wolfman bags on it and they r in great shape. As for me I had reconstructive nose and sinus surgery. that was done on Thursday. i have before pics but didn't figure you'd want to see them. here is the after shot maybe I should try out for Whoville. __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

08-19-2012, 07:34 AM	#277
JimmyTheHog Low Speed Adventurer Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, CA Oddometer: 636	WOW! John, looks bad but we all know the saying "could have been worse". Glad youre healing and hope youre feeling better soon. Should be interesting to see where your sporty goes from here with your creativity. __________________ Jim 09 R12GSA, 2013 SC3 Adventure http://advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=657449 http://www.carduccidualsport.com

08-19-2012, 08:13 AM	#278
johnwesley ^OP wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	thanks jimmy, I am going a different direction with cosmetics, but functionally the same. Love the way the bike works __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

08-19-2012, 11:32 AM	#279
Ridir Frith Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Hendersonville, nc Oddometer: 121	I think the bike will be an easier fix than the nose! Just UPS me your tank and let me do some magic on it. __________________ CMA Fast Lane cmausa.org Jesus Rocks!! V-STROM 1K KLR 650 2007

08-19-2012, 12:17 PM	#280
johnwesley ^OP wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	i just may do that man. That would be great !!!!!!!!!! __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

08-19-2012, 12:58 PM	#281
Dirt Road Cowboy Treasure Hunter Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Tyler, Texas Oddometer: 297	Sorry to hear about the wreck. I hope you heal quickly! Prayers going up for ya! __________________ You can listen to your fears and pay with your life, or you can pay the price of overcoming your fears and live. I've been existing with the first option.

08-19-2012, 06:05 PM	#282
B.Curvin Feral Chia tamer Joined: Feb 2004 Location: Left of the dial. Canton, NC Oddometer: 2,597	Heal quickly. Sorry to hear of your wreck. __________________ Mutt'n the custard. On the outside with my back turned.

08-19-2012, 06:42 PM	#283
johnwesley ^OP wanta be Joined: May 2006 Location: mena, Ar Oddometer: 1,306	thanks, I already miss it and still can't even go home. __________________ dual sportster to artic circle KLR tour *Sportster Build* *Sportster Build II*

08-20-2012, 04:46 PM	#284
Nitro Circus Adventurer Joined: Aug 2010 Location: Tokyo, Japan Oddometer: 42	Dude, that's some nasty damage there... You take care of the nut behind the bars first, the nose job on the bike will come in time. hope you can get back to your family and kids soon and stay in good spirits.

08-20-2012, 06:26 PM	#285
theKite Ulyssean Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Little Mountain, Queensland Oddometer: 86	Cheer up Dude, duelling scars are very glamorous, I'm told. (On you that is. On bikes - not so much) Rob

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