Exnav's Gen 1 Build!

HrcRacing · Post by **HrcRacing** » January 6th, 2008, 9:36 pm

It's all good. Your build looks great and that's all that really matters.

Keep up the good work!

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 10th, 2008, 12:35 pm

Exnav wrote:Well fellas, the time finally came to suck it up and buy a new swingarm. I am done f_ckin' around with used pieces that I am trying to cobble together. It sucks to blow my build budget, but it's time to get this build moving again.

Hopefully I get this from the UPS man and can get back to taking pictures!

I did get my plumbing figured out with a little help from Danny. Just need a damn swingarm!!!!!!

Great news - Swingarm came via FedEx today.

Not so great news - Someone decided to drop the frame end on the concrete and make the bolt hole an OVAL.

You just gotta laugh at this point

britincali · Post by **britincali** » January 10th, 2008, 12:40 pm

That sux man

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » January 10th, 2008, 1:12 pm

well, you have plenty of swingarms now to make an extended one. infact if you have a messed up bolt hole one that will fit a '97 I might want it

good luck man!

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 10th, 2008, 1:52 pm

I have one that has a bolt twisted off, halfway drilled out and for grins, has an easy out broke off in it. I would be happy to send your way if you really want it.

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 14th, 2008, 5:36 pm

Got some more work done and thought I would post a pic. No problems getting the airbox boot to mate up. I varied from the instructions and found it easier to tighten the carb down and then bring in the airbox. I am going to change the plumbing because I don't like the looks of what I have and am going for more of an OE look. Seems to be a popular idea around here lately. Also noticed that there isn't much room for the throttle cable, but have an idea for a reroute. Still waiting on the latest swingarm, but this will give you an idea of where I am so far.

Post by **AlisoBob** » January 14th, 2008, 5:41 pm

Exnav wrote:I am going for more of an OE look. Seems to be a popular idea around here lately.

That bike is lookin' mighty fine....

Good Work!

sabreguy · Post by **sabreguy** » January 14th, 2008, 6:03 pm

Looking good Doug!!

What's wrong with the swing arm that is on it now?

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 14th, 2008, 6:15 pm

sabreguy wrote:Looking good Doug!!

What's wrong with the swing arm that is on it now?

That one has a twisted off, easy out broken off into and half assed drilled out tensioner bolt still in it.

HrcRacing · Post by **HrcRacing** » January 14th, 2008, 8:20 pm

Looks awesome Doug. Sucks about the swingarm though.

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » January 15th, 2008, 8:19 am

Exnav wrote:I have one that has a bolt twisted off, halfway drilled out and for grins, has an easy out broke off in it. I would be happy to send your way if you really want it.

let me know what you want for it and how much for shipping. I love a challange

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » January 15th, 2008, 8:20 am

BTW, that is one clean ass bike!!

The only thing that could make that pic any sexier would be a naked chick posing on it!

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 15th, 2008, 8:56 am

dannygraves wrote:BTW, that is one clean ass bike!! The only thing that could make that pic any sexier would be a naked chick posing on it!

Danny..you have a PM

Thanks for the compliments on the bike.

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 22nd, 2008, 7:23 pm

Lots of progress tonight.

New swingarm is installed and rear wheel is actually under the bike finally.
Pipe and silencer are on. Rear brake reservoir is mounted just like the Shanman did his.

What's left...
Oil the filter
Fix plumbing to the new idea
Fill the fluids
Double check all fasteners

Start it up

Exnav · Post by **Exnav** » January 23rd, 2008, 6:45 pm

Well it's completely assembled and ready to be fired. Here's the finished product.

Thanks to all that helped with answering questions and giving good advice. Big thanks to Bob for his help and having this site and thanks to Danny and Shanman for doing it before me and making it easy!

aloha450x · Post by **aloha450x** » January 23rd, 2008, 6:56 pm

that is sweet!! i hope mine comes out that nice

Post by **AlisoBob** » January 23rd, 2008, 7:04 pm

As a 43 year old Hoon.. I'm supposed to be above such things..... Aw.... fudge it....

THAT, Is a hell of a nice build..... not a skull, flame, or other Flatbiller item in sight...

VERY cool.......

'p.s. You have just attained " Sticky" status..... and not just from my gif....

Post by **AlisoBob** » January 23rd, 2008, 7:15 pm

This is where the rubber hits the road for me.. and the purpose of the site.....

Exnav wrote:
Took my time getting rid of the old welds and mounts. ....

Bob wrote :Awesome Job!!

There was once a Greek philosopher ( from Florida) named Rhackis Denero-Jackis who made this memorable quote:

"Be weary of other sites encouraging you to do all the work yourself. It's not easy, and not for the everyday garage guy either."

Care to comment Exnav?

Exnav wrote:
For ANYONE with a limited amount of mechanical ability, the Gen 1 is a nice project to take on. Borrow a sawzall and a small grinder, basic metric wrenches and sockets that you need anyway and get after it. I've spent more time cleaning the frame and various pieces than getting the engine in the bike.
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Doug

eyesky2002 · Post by **eyesky2002** » January 23rd, 2008, 7:27 pm

All I can say is sweet job my friend, that is a work of art!

HrcRacing · Post by **HrcRacing** » January 23rd, 2008, 7:31 pm

That is absolutely beautiful! The best looking Gen 1 I've seen converted.

ISBB · Post by **ISBB** » January 23rd, 2008, 7:38 pm

start that bitch up and ride her... quit takin pictures and give us a ride report allready!!!

BTW BITCHEN JOB BUD!!

britincali · Post by **britincali** » January 23rd, 2008, 7:40 pm

ISBB wrote:

BTW BITCHEN JOB BUD!!

X2

dannygraves · Post by **dannygraves** » January 23rd, 2008, 7:47 pm

very VERY

now I have to strip my whole frame down and re-polish it after looking at yours!!

very nice!

sabreguy · Post by **sabreguy** » January 23rd, 2008, 7:54 pm

That baby looks saaaaaweeeeeeetttt!!!!

ShanMan · Post by **ShanMan** » January 24th, 2008, 5:12 am

a HUGE congrats man...very nicely done!

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