Suzuki VX 800 - Page 5

M@gneto · 04-13-2011, 01:50 PM

Forks

M@gneto · 04-13-2011, 01:53 PM

Bearings

M@gneto · 04-13-2011, 01:54 PM

"Going back together, going to get some boots to cover the upper portion of forks in triple tree, and boots for the slider portion also."

John Steed · 04-14-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M@gneto

Bearings

That's one nasty bearing!

What's wrong with the handlebar, is it welded back together?

Also, nice job with the Tach and speedo

Keep it up!

M@gneto · 04-14-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John Steed

That's one nasty bearing!

What's wrong with the handlebar, is it welded back together?

Also, nice job with the Tach and speedo

Keep it up!

You see it right. That's a weld on the right side of the clamp (left side in the picture). I'm thinking a set of ATV high motorcross style bars would fit the bill nicely. Those would sit him stright up in the typical adventure seating position.

JagLite · 04-15-2011, 08:27 AM

I agree that high ATV bars will be an excellent choice.

How far you can get the clutch and throttle cables as well as the front brake line to reach is the limiting factor unless you are planning to replace them. I used super bike bars and had to reroute the cables to get them not to bind.
If you are planning to make longer cables (probably a good idea anyway) you can make them plenty long to allow a wide variety of bar choices.

The electrical wires to the controls will probably need to have some extra length spliced in too.

Looking good!

M@gneto · 04-15-2011, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JagLite

I agree that high ATV bars will be an excellent choice.

How far you can get the clutch and throttle cables as well as the front brake line to reach is the limiting factor unless you are planning to replace them. I used super bike bars and had to reroute the cables to get them not to bind.
If you are planning to make longer cables (probably a good idea anyway) you can make them plenty long to allow a wide variety of bar choices.

The electrical wires to the controls will probably need to have some extra length spliced in too.

Looking good!

Thanks for the info, JagLite. We had talked about extending the brake and clutch lines (I think it has a hydraulic clutch, but now I'm not sure). Anyway, we've done that before on UJMs. I didn't think about the wires. That's an easy fix, just time consuming. Good thing Dad is retired and has absolutely nothing else to do other than play with his toys.
Wait till next year when you see pictures of this bike on a trip to Prudhoe Bay. I was thinking or riding my GS, but he's having so much fun with this, I've been eyeing my Buell tuber Lightning lately for a conversion. It isn't worth much anymore anyway and has almost as much suspension travel as a Ulysses (I say almost as much, but in reality mine has almost 5 and Ulys have over 6). Anyway, it has more than an XR1200 in the rear and guys are doing light adventure rides on those. If it works out, I'll post my conversion on: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=330726 "Converted to dual-sport" thread.

keystiger · 04-15-2011, 06:08 PM

Keep up the great work, can't wait to see the finished product.

JagLite · 04-15-2011, 10:33 PM

I am looking forward to the finished bike pictures too.

And all the in between build pictures and comments.

If you swing through Anchorage before or after the ride up the haul road, maybe I can see the bike in person. You could stop by Alaska Leather and get a sheepskin seat cover so you blend in with the rest of the Long Rangers up here.

This week there was a VX on craigslist for a reasonable (for the good condition) price of $2,500. I thought about looking at it but I am forcing myself to limit bike buying to only 1 per month and I have already bought the April bike.

Tonight there is another two bikes I like at great prices on CL... Must use self control....

LikeItLoud · 04-16-2011, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JagLite

I am looking forward to the finished bike pictures too.

And all the in between build pictures and comments.

If you swing through Anchorage before or after the ride up the haul road, maybe I can see the bike in person. You could stop by Alaska Leather and get a sheepskin seat cover so you blend in with the rest of the Long Rangers up here.

This week there was a VX on craigslist for a reasonable (for the good condition) price of $2,500. I thought about looking at it but I am forcing myself to limit bike buying to only 1 per month and I have already bought the April bike.

Tonight there is another two bikes I like at great prices on CL... Must use self control....

Hello JagLite, My Son and I were talking a few days ago about weather or not we would get to see anyone on our trip that we communicate with on this forum. Anchorage is on our route and we will be looking forward to stoping by. Maybe if you don't mind, you could help us out with road conditions and other helpfull info. Thanks for watching out progress.

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Drunk_Uncle · 04-16-2011, 08:31 PM

Likeitloud the Drunk Uncle here. The other one on the great alaska expidition next August. I did have my dad interested in going until I mentioned camping. I have to give him credit though he is a goldwinger. I don't think they do much roughin it. I will buying the fiance a V Strom 650 that I will use for the ride to alaska. Unfortunately there really aren't any tires for the Ulysses for the Dalton HWY and that 17" front can get squirrely on the slick stuff.

LikeItLoud · 04-17-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Drunk_Uncle

Likeitloud the Drunk Uncle here. The other one on the great alaska expidition next August. I did have my dad interested in going until I mentioned camping. I have to give him credit though he is a goldwinger. I don't think they do much roughin it. I will buying the fiance a V Strom 650 that I will use for the ride to alaska. Unfortunately there really aren't any tires for the Ulysses for the Dalton HWY and that 17" front can get squirrely on the slick stuff.

Hello Drunk Uncle, It's good to hear from you. Even though the trip is still over 15 months away, it feels good to be excited about it and already prepairing for it. I'm sure you have already heard about some of our bike trips, so you know we are up to it. It will be a 9000 mile round trip. I plan to come down so we head out together. Maybe someone else out there has good experience with a 17" tire that will be helpfull. Thanks for checking in Drunk_Uncle. Will be communicating with you.
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John Steed · 04-17-2011, 10:45 AM

Well, you can ask that guy for the tyres:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578506

17 inch front, I think Avon? Can't remember, pm him!

Also, you can use a rear to the front, not a big deal, as I have read from here, alot of people do it, ie on the Versys for a little dual sport capability!

Hope I was helpful, best of luck, will be watching!!

Drunk_Uncle · 04-17-2011, 02:47 PM

I am running a 120/70-17 Avon Distanzia on the front of my Buell.

M@gneto · 04-20-2011, 06:16 AM

New paint. Now it really will be the most unusual VX (A) ever!

04-13-2011, 01:50 PM	#61
M@gneto ^OP Esoteric Meanderer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Oddometer: 283	Front end Forks Attached Images __________________ It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, of all things physical and metaphysical, of all things human and all things super-human, of all true manifestations of the head, of the heart, of the soul, that the life is recognizable in its expression, That form ever follows function. This is the law. Louis Sullivan

04-13-2011, 01:53 PM	#62
M@gneto ^OP Esoteric Meanderer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Oddometer: 283	Bearings Bearings Attached Images __________________ It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, of all things physical and metaphysical, of all things human and all things super-human, of all true manifestations of the head, of the heart, of the soul, that the life is recognizable in its expression, That form ever follows function. This is the law. Louis Sullivan

04-13-2011, 01:54 PM	#63
M@gneto ^OP Esoteric Meanderer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Oddometer: 283	Boots "Going back together, going to get some boots to cover the upper portion of forks in triple tree, and boots for the slider portion also." Attached Images __________________ It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, of all things physical and metaphysical, of all things human and all things super-human, of all true manifestations of the head, of the heart, of the soul, that the life is recognizable in its expression, That form ever follows function. This is the law. Louis Sullivan

04-15-2011, 08:27 AM	#66
JagLite Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Oddometer: 597	Vxa 800 I agree that high ATV bars will be an excellent choice. How far you can get the clutch and throttle cables as well as the front brake line to reach is the limiting factor unless you are planning to replace them. I used super bike bars and had to reroute the cables to get them not to bind. If you are planning to make longer cables (probably a good idea anyway) you can make them plenty long to allow a wide variety of bar choices. The electrical wires to the controls will probably need to have some extra length spliced in too. Looking good! __________________ Attitude ~ The difference between Ordeal and Adventure James

04-15-2011, 06:08 PM	#68
keystiger rat on a roll Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Daphne, Al. Oddometer: 364	Keep up the great work, can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ I saw a subliminal advertising executive, but only for a second. -- Steven Wright

04-15-2011, 10:33 PM	#69
JagLite Studly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Anchorage Alaska Oddometer: 597	Prudhoe Bay ride I am looking forward to the finished bike pictures too. And all the in between build pictures and comments. If you swing through Anchorage before or after the ride up the haul road, maybe I can see the bike in person. You could stop by Alaska Leather and get a sheepskin seat cover so you blend in with the rest of the Long Rangers up here. This week there was a VX on craigslist for a reasonable (for the good condition) price of $2,500. I thought about looking at it but I am forcing myself to limit bike buying to only 1 per month and I have already bought the April bike. Tonight there is another two bikes I like at great prices on CL... Must use self control.... __________________ Attitude ~ The difference between Ordeal and Adventure James

04-16-2011, 08:31 PM	#71
Drunk_Uncle Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 1,446	Likeitloud the Drunk Uncle here. The other one on the great alaska expidition next August. I did have my dad interested in going until I mentioned camping. I have to give him credit though he is a goldwinger. I don't think they do much roughin it. I will buying the fiance a V Strom 650 that I will use for the ride to alaska. Unfortunately there really aren't any tires for the Ulysses for the Dalton HWY and that 17" front can get squirrely on the slick stuff. __________________ "I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death" 2009 Buell XB12X(sold), 2006 Triumph Sprint ST, 2006 Tiger 955i, 01 XR650L replaced by a KLR, and now a 2010 Honda NT700V for the wife.

04-17-2011, 10:45 AM	#73
John Steed Too cheap to buy one Joined: Feb 2011 Location: Greece Oddometer: 223	Well, you can ask that guy for the tyres: http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578506 17 inch front, I think Avon? Can't remember, pm him! Also, you can use a rear to the front, not a big deal, as I have read from here, alot of people do it, ie on the Versys for a little dual sport capability! Hope I was helpful, best of luck, will be watching!! __________________ ------Work in Progress------ Rebuilding an SRX 400, as to be my first bike!! http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=661797

04-17-2011, 02:47 PM	#74
Drunk_Uncle Beastly Adventurer Joined: Dec 2009 Location: Anchorage, AK Oddometer: 1,446	I am running a 120/70-17 Avon Distanzia on the front of my Buell. __________________ "I refuse to tiptoe through life only to arrive safely at death" 2009 Buell XB12X(sold), 2006 Triumph Sprint ST, 2006 Tiger 955i, 01 XR650L replaced by a KLR, and now a 2010 Honda NT700V for the wife.

04-20-2011, 06:16 AM	#75
M@gneto ^OP Esoteric Meanderer Joined: Jul 2010 Location: Fort Leonard Wood, MO Oddometer: 283	Gas Tank New paint. Now it really will be the most unusual VX (A) ever! Attached Images __________________ It is the pervading law of all things organic and inorganic, of all things physical and metaphysical, of all things human and all things super-human, of all true manifestations of the head, of the heart, of the soul, that the life is recognizable in its expression, That form ever follows function. This is the law. Louis Sullivan

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