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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyWed Oct 13, 2010 8:15 am

that cam cover rocks with the fins... nice cut..

but the sprocket cover is super cool and alot more brave than my cuts... well done

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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyWed Oct 13, 2010 9:54 am

Very cool. I'm going to have a go at that.
I keep getting offered a job down in Petone. If the rest of this week is as bad as the last, I might just be heading down your way.
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyWed Oct 13, 2010 10:49 am

those cam & sprocket covers are way cool, nice work
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyWed Oct 13, 2010 12:35 pm

Irishjon wrote:
Very cool. I'm going to have a go at that.
I keep getting offered a job down in Petone. If the rest of this week is as bad as the last, I might just be heading down your way.

Cool, Your more than welcome to leave one of ya bikes at my place, So you have something to ride when your down here.
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyWed Oct 13, 2010 12:47 pm

thanks woody they do look good
i think im gona have a look at the exhaust this avo
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyWed Oct 13, 2010 10:44 pm

mike wrote:

i think im gona have a look at the exhaust this avo
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptySun Oct 17, 2010 9:22 pm

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so i managed to make a battery box on the weekend not quite finished yet still needs a lid and a bit ov tyding up
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also started the exhaust NOT happy with the rear pipe dam foot peg in the way Evil or Very Mad so gona redo that this week but the front seems to look good so if i can make the rear pipe work ill keep it or mabe just start again Suspect
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptySun Oct 17, 2010 9:43 pm

those pipes look big, are they 2" or 2 1/4" or what?
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptySun Oct 17, 2010 9:47 pm

2 1/4 but the muffler is 1 7/8 thru the middle
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptySun Oct 17, 2010 9:48 pm

that looks sweet man!
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptySun Oct 17, 2010 10:42 pm

Love the look of that rear pipe Mike. Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Oct 18, 2010 8:59 am

thats mint.. the pipes rock..

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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Oct 18, 2010 8:53 pm

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so cam turned up today with the rear fender he's been making me fukin exclent fits the wheel perfectly just need to find a way to mount it Suspect scratch
thanks cam realy apreciate it
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Oct 25, 2010 4:35 pm

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managed to get a good amount ov work done on the chop this weekend made a bout 3 rear pipes it yust didnt wanna work but im happy with it now i think Suspect
made the oil tank and mounted the ignition switch
still gota figure out the rear calliper and how to mount the fender think thats gona be this weekends mission confused
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Oct 25, 2010 5:49 pm

that fender hugs the tyre so close it's a real nice job
cool oil tank
i like those latest pipes way betta
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Oct 25, 2010 6:17 pm

yeah thanks brett the fender is so close its gonna have to move with the wheel and i think the pipes suit it better
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Oct 25, 2010 7:11 pm

less chance of burning your legs now
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Oct 25, 2010 7:12 pm

Please say you kept the other rear cylinder exhaust pipe and didnt chop it up. That thing was awesome!
Oil tank came out good man
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Oct 25, 2010 7:17 pm

yip still got it but i dont think it will go back on with the oil tank were it is there was a masive gap under were the seat is or will be bla bla bla
mite make a nother set later tho Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyWed Oct 27, 2010 3:37 pm

Wicked Mike... huge progress. cheers
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyWed Oct 27, 2010 8:52 pm

thanks eel Smile
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptySun Oct 31, 2010 7:30 pm

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well managed to get a bit done this week Laughing Laughing gas cap sorted ,tank welded up ,fender welded up and mounted and made a start the oil lines humm almost seat time Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Nov 01, 2010 3:11 pm

thats pretty cool, com'n along well by the looks..

have you set the forks? a little more travel? although visualy brilliant.. as for the ride?

cheers, keep it up and you shouldnt be far off a ride..

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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptyMon Nov 01, 2010 5:25 pm

thanks jon
im still unsure on the fork but leaning more towards a springer as the days go on Twisted Evil
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PostSubject: Re: mikes sportie   mikes sportie - Page 8 EmptySun Nov 07, 2010 5:08 pm

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so i started on the seat this weekend it pretty basic just flat steel and i shaped the foam to suit
and cam called in and picked it up this avo and hes gona wrap it in some leather for me over the next couple ov weeks should be interesting to see how it comes out cherry
now gotta get going on the brake situation Twisted Evil
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