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Racing Discussion => Racing Discussion => Topic started by: tzracer on April 16, 2004, 09:15:18 PM

Title: Done wasting time
Post by: tzracer on April 16, 2004, 09:15:18 PM
Well I finished assembling my 2003 SV. Here are a couple
pictures.

(https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.execpc.com%2F%7Etzracer%2Fleftbare.JPG&hash=d6ca862a8f681aae430f8ecfe2ed5e60b9422e78)

(https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.execpc.com%2F%7Etzracer%2Frightbare.JPG&hash=c637171b8d4483bf26595b1fd56255014718e53c)

(https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.execpc.com%2F%7Etzracer%2Fleftfull.JPG&hash=a89bf6dc30eed8ab1c8e1dbca616b31eb615f982)

(https://www.ccsforum.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fmy.execpc.com%2F%7Etzracer%2Frightfull.JPG&hash=0c5c8b7810072ddedb4498890aafb3078901c292)
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: zoner on April 16, 2004, 10:44:18 PM
Looks very nice,  GOOD JOB!!!
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: cornercamping on April 16, 2004, 11:15:59 PM
Looks good.  You need some #'s on that sucker  :P
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: SliderPhoto on April 17, 2004, 01:54:38 AM
Looks great!
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: GregR6 on April 17, 2004, 03:18:23 AM
QuoteLooks good.  You need some #'s on that sucker  :P

And a front fender ???


Looks REALLY good.
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: Mark Bernard on April 17, 2004, 06:47:24 AM
Nice job Brian! Looks great!
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: duc995@aol.com on April 17, 2004, 07:06:17 AM
Very Nice!  But were's the TZ? ;D
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: tzracer on April 17, 2004, 04:04:19 PM
Front fender? Fenders have weight (unsprung) and can make a bike run hotter. TZs run as much as 10C (18F) cooler without the fender. I don't plan on using one.

The TZ has been retired. It is sitting in the workshop at the moment. I plan on putting it back into the sitting room.

Hopefully it will run as well as it turned out. Now if I could only ride a bike as well as I can build one.
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: duc995@aol.com on April 17, 2004, 04:58:25 PM
I guess you aren't a "rhino" fender kind of guy then...
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: stumpy on April 18, 2004, 06:17:11 AM
Nice job Brian, I'd have a few more stickers on it though. ;D



Stumpy
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: Nate R on April 18, 2004, 03:05:50 PM
Any weight #s yet?  ;D

BTW: Nice Frame sliders.  ;D :D 8)

Also, That tank is HIGH!

Tigerblade, TZracer, and any other 03 SV riders: Interested in a Tank that's not so high, but still has plenty of fuel for a GT race? And I DON'T mean a crashed one, but one that is just made shorter.  ::)
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: tigerblade on April 19, 2004, 06:20:15 AM
Bike looks great!   :)
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: tigerblade on April 19, 2004, 06:21:05 AM
QuoteTigerblade, TZracer, and any other 03 SV riders: Interested in a Tank that's not so high, but still has plenty of fuel for a GT race? And I DON'T mean a crashed one, but one that is just made shorter.  ::)

Whatchoo talkin' bout Willis?  Wouldn't be legal for supersport would it?
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: Jeff on April 19, 2004, 06:26:24 AM
QuoteFront fender? Fenders have weight (unsprung) and can make a bike run hotter. TZs run as much as 10C (18F) cooler without the fender. I don't plan on using one.

It may be the vicodin talking (I'll post my idiocy in a minute), but are you joking here?

I thought a front fender was required...
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: KBOlsen on April 19, 2004, 07:28:27 AM
Brian, that is one sweet looking bike.  I am MOST envious!!!

I thought a front fender HELPED direct airflow (in addition to aid in keeping junk out of the radiator)?  

I don't think they're mandatory.
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: Nate R on April 19, 2004, 07:58:48 AM
tigerblade: it would be SS legal. No reason you can't change tanks.

Seriously, have you ridden the bike on the track yet? Do you think the tank is high? Uncomfortably high?

Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: TZDeSioux on April 19, 2004, 08:35:18 AM
That is one cool looking subframe!
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: tigerblade on April 19, 2004, 08:35:28 AM
QuoteSeriously, have you ridden the bike on the track yet? Do you think the tank is high? Uncomfortably high?


That depends; are you going to pay me to agree with you?   ;D

I'm 6'-6' 1".  I don't have problems with bikes being too big for me.   ;)

Always open to new things though...
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: Nate R on April 19, 2004, 09:26:22 AM
LOL!

I'm looking at making a fiberglass tank that's shorter. Wouldn't be horribly expensive as I don't need to make a ton of $/hr to make it worth my while since I'm a poor college student. Also can get materials at bulk costs since I work for a place that makes carbon and glass bodywork.
Title: Re: Done wasting time
Post by: tzracer on April 19, 2004, 11:21:51 AM
No weight yet, will try to weigh it this weekend.

Not sure if the tank will be a problem. It may look tall because of the lower bars and fairing. I amy be interested in a tank, but probably not until late this year, early next year ($$$).

No, fenders are not required by the rules. Haven't had a fender on my TZ since around 1995. Fenders seem to be made more for looks than for working properly (airflow) at racing speeds. I have left the mounts for now and may do some testing on Thursday if time permits. Besides cooling, the fender adds to unsprung weight, a little can make a significant difference. Aluminum damping rods were good for about a 0.4 pound reduction in unsprung weight.

I designed and manufactured the subframe myself. It makes the seat height a little tall (combined with the wide RC51 seat), but I set it up more for my seating position. It is about 7 pounds lighter than stock.
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