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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 08:56 PM
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The day I bought it.
Just finished the bike today. I've had this for almost 4 years now. Decided to make some changes a while back, but life gets in the way sometimes. Had all the chrome powder coated along with the wheel. Also upgraded the engine too. Shout out to Kirby at VeeTwin Racing for the engine kit. It;s now a 107 @ 10.5 to 1 with 110 heads, 58mm HPI T/B, Tman 625cams.
Power Vision with Target Tune, V&H Propipe. Bike was pretty plain Jane when I got it.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 09:04 PM
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Pretty damn sharp!

Can you tell us about the seat and what that filler piece is in front of the seat to the tank? Also, do you think the air cleaner restricts airflow to the T/B? Feel free to share any other details of the modifications, too. Thanks!
 
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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 09:15 PM
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The seat is a Cop seat. I removed the air spring and modified the bracket to get it as low as possible, there are two rubber cushions only under there. The filler panel is something I made out of 1/16" ABS plastic, used a heat gun to form it, it covers from the tank back to the rear fender struts. The A/C is a Arlen Ness Big Sucker that Kirby machined the back plate to match the new HPI 58mm. I literally just finished when I took the pictures went a for a 10 mile ride. Taking it easy for the break in period, then off to the dyno for tuning. It sounds incredible wasn't expecting it to be this radical based on some others videos that have the same cam.
 

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Old Jul 20, 2019 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Rdcris
The seat is a Cop seat. I removed the air spring and modified the bracket to get it as low as possible, there are two rubber cushions only under there. The filler panel is something I made out of 1/16" ABS plastic, used a heat gun to form it, it covers from the tank back to the rear fender struts. The A/C is a Arlen Ness Big Sucker that Kirby machined the back plate to match the new HPI 58mm. I literally just finished when I took the pictures went a for a 10 mile ride. Taking it easy for the break in period, then off to the dyno for tuning. It sounds incredible wasn't expecting it to be this radical based on some others videos that have the same cam.
Good deal. You should be very proud of your one of kind scoot.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 12:30 PM
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Good deal. You should be very proud of your one of kind scoot.

Thanks
 
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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 02:04 PM
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You sir, have great taste.
Excellent looking bike!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2019 | 06:38 PM
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Niiiiiicccccce
 
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Old Jul 22, 2019 | 11:30 AM
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Great looking bike. Congrats on the build and I hope the Dyno gives you big numbers!
 
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Looks great. Good job.
 
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Beautiful bike!! I love the gas tank, fairing and saddle bag paint. The fender tip is throwing me off a little though to be honest as it seems not to gel with the rest. Just my .02 which is worthless lol.
 
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