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Post by Thebatman on Oct 27, 2010 8:55:47 GMT -5
cool deal..i think i can handle that part..lmao.. ill take some "before" this a.m anyway...i did notice my speedo end "holder",the groove it rests in(thats cast into fork). how will i do that?. dont want to ducttape in posistion....wonder if a touch of jb weld to "build" a groove would suffice?  |
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 27, 2010 9:11:33 GMT -5
Hmm. JB Weld may work. It might be easier to glue a couple of pieces down rather than trying to build up layers of JB Weld. Not sure without being able to see it. I'm not sure if I'm thinking of the right part or not.
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Post by 2strokd on Oct 27, 2010 9:12:58 GMT -5
You dont really need it to hold there. I have one that broke the tab off and it worked until i removed it.
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Post by Thebatman on Oct 27, 2010 9:27:05 GMT -5
hey guys, yeah hey 90gt, the lil tit/tab that sticks out on the speedo end(that goes into wheel). there is a groove that it rest in ON/IN the inside of the fork.(a little v shape). hey 2strokd, your tab broke and was still good.. i wondered why they even have that tab, seems the "gear" tabs would hold it steady.. i THINK thats my last obsticle...lmao..well, besides ordering brake pads..
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Post by 2strokd on Oct 27, 2010 12:16:10 GMT -5
It just helps hold the adapter in place so it dosnt get messed up. As long as you dont get it caught up in anything it should be fine. The cable kinda holds it in one place.
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Post by Thebatman on Oct 27, 2010 17:40:16 GMT -5
what up 2strokd?.... cool deal, i did go back today and get the speedo cable and end from the s9. mine wont work going backwards...lmao.... the brake pads are being ordered tonight(they are wore totally out) from ebay.. i did go ahead with my rear shock upgrade this p.m. i sent 90gt a few pics of that and my homemade "forced air induction" on my fan shroud.. figured that may help keep engine cooler alot more than the fan pulling air sideways... the rear shock was easy to swap but hey,...its an upgrade....lmao i think it looks much better the extra 2in. and the red, thicker shock. hopefully 90gt can/will post pics... thanks in advance again 90gt.... you are the MAN!....(emoticons wont work with my cell either.  )...... |
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 27, 2010 18:10:29 GMT -5
Here are the pics from batman... part of my s9 parts upgrade... upgraded to a s9 adjustable.. ordered brake pads for my brake upgrade  the difference in mine and the s9  gave my a 2 inch lift in the back as you can see....and adjustable...lmao  my homemade "forced air induction"   |
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 27, 2010 18:12:47 GMT -5
Looks good. There've been arguments in the past about changing the diameter of the fan's inlet being worth the effects of collecting air as you are. If you notice anything that indicates overheating, switch back.
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Post by Thebatman on Oct 27, 2010 18:25:48 GMT -5
dude, THANKS for posting those pics for me...i havent seen any ill effects from the air tube...i would think the straight cooler air going right thru would be good regardless....hmmm?, i will keep an eye.. several rides so far indicate it helps, i dont seem to feel as much heat inside the met-in box.i did regrease my t.d. at the same time(which helped a bunch to me, thanks to you).(smoother,easier shifting,noticable difference).
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Post by 2strokd on Oct 27, 2010 23:15:23 GMT -5
Your forced induction sure looks cool :thumb: !
Keep us posted on the temps if you can?
Nice ride, got any other pics?
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Post by Thebatman on Oct 28, 2010 8:53:56 GMT -5
thanks 2strokd... yeah, that piece came off a chevy s10 blazer for my air induction..(the reason for the gm light blue paint..lmao)...i sure will, but she seems good so far.... yeah, brent had posted a few pics of my scooter in my thread in the lobby section when i was introducing myself.. it sure looks beeter now..lmao... when i got it, i unloaded it off the truck in 3 pieces.. just wish i had the pockets to REALLY bust the zx out...at least i get something done here an there..lmao
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Post by 2strokd on Oct 28, 2010 9:54:01 GMT -5
Im sure you will have one sweet built ZX someday! Ive seen a few nicely built ones.
It dont happen overnight unless your rich!
Great idea with the induction piece... I thought i had seen that some-were.?.
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Post by Thebatman on Oct 28, 2010 12:28:04 GMT -5
yeah, i am hoping to have a sweet ass zx.. get this s9 brake swap in,thatll help a tad..lmao... some visual mods are cheaper than performance mods by a long shot....RLMAO...... i know thats right.. it definately can be a rich mans HOBBY!...it SUX having a bad itch but you cant stratch it, then you get somewhere, then the itch grows..STILL havent done my exhaust port yet..that free mod NEEDS to happen, but i am chicken shit about doing it myself..lmao..(never done it,only cyl.) i was told yesterday that it wasnt hard, that they NEVER measured...just did it.. a guesstimation i guess...idk if i can believe that part tho.... the ol' saying is true:...its a never ending process!.. thanks to this forum and another forum, it has been possible, headaches/frustrations and the occasional win....RLMMFAO.....
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Post by 90GTVert on Oct 28, 2010 12:39:20 GMT -5
You can mod the exhaust port successfully without measuring, but don't do it if you overestimate how big 1-2mm is. lol Some folks seem to know little about the metric system, so they think that's a 1/4 inch or something.  Besides, raising the ports by just measuring a mm is a guesstimation of sorts. What you are actually doing, on top of obviously enlarging the port, is increasing your port duration. Without breaking out the degree wheel, it's all guesswork. Even then, most of us don't really know the exact duration that we should be looking for. This is off topic, but speaking of the metric system reminded me of this and I had to share... My father works at a hardware store. He had a guy come in looking for a 19mm nut. He took it off with a 19mm socket. So my father gives him fine and coarse 12mm nuts to try. Nope, not quite. So my father gives him fine and coarse 1/2 inch nuts to try. The coarse one fits. So he says a I need a 1/2 inch metric bolt to match this. :lol: |
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Post by 2strokd on Oct 28, 2010 13:48:03 GMT -5
lOl, Good one Brent!
I actually opened up an exhaust port last night without measuring anything.
I just marked roughly 1mm (1/8th inch) with a sharpie and started cutting.
I guess i will see if it helps?
Cleaning up the port area and opening up the flange to match the exhaust helps!
BTW, jussskiddn bout the 1/8th lol...
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Besides, raising the ports by just measuring a mm is a guesstimation of sorts. What you are actually doing, on top of obviously enlarging the port, is increasing your port duration. Without breaking out the degree wheel, it's all guesswork. Even then, most of us don't really know the exact duration that we should be looking for.