Thanks for the dirtybike help guys v. finished product pic

[xrocket21]

1997 ATK 605 DS

I did :

-new chain and sprockets
-new front brake line
-new front brake switch
-fixed headlight
-new blinkers
-new horn
-fixed kickstand
-new timing belt
-new brake lever
-clean carb
-new carb boot
-new street tires
-remove analog speedo, install Trail Tech VAPOR (fucking awesome, speed, tach, ambient temp, 2 stage shift light, mileage, clock, etc)
-rebuilt WP forks via GMD



reg should show up next week

will be commuting into cambridge on it 70+ miles per day

bmw.... suv......minivan....WTF, WAS THAT A DIRTBIKE???

need to practice my wheelies...

[xrocket21]

I need to fix that brakelight switch wire

[Chippertheripper]

Cool. Let us know how it works out.

[xrocket21]

Cool. Let us know how it works out.

I cant tell if this post is mean or nice

[Chippertheripper]

Nice.

[xrocket21]

http://youtu.be/lgoXUzIwXk0

[xrocket21]

the seat height vs the rc51 is CRAZY

[csmutty]

Nice! Can you get 17" rims for it?

[xrocket21]

Nice! Can you get 17" rims for it?

I can!!!!


http://www.atkusa.com/atk/(S(wuuagfn...20-%20MSRP.pdf

DROOLING

in a perfect world, this winter Ill paint the plastics gloss black, powdercoat the frame flat black, and do 17s and rule the world

[xrocket21]

I need to buy a sumo fender, asap

[xrocket21]

http://www.motostrano.com/acsusufe.html


???????

[Paul_E_D]

LOVE the way this thing came out. I actually like the tall wheels with those tires on them.

Not feelin that fender though. Maybe one of the less ktm style fenders below though...

[Chippertheripper]

I was going to post something about not being afraid to mess with the gearing to get good traveling rpms, decided that was too obvious, and went with the standard positive reinforcement response.

[breakdirt916]

f-yeah...that looks awesome

why does dirtbike/sumo automatically = wheelie?

I immediately think that when I see a bike like that

[xrocket21]

I was going to post something about not being afraid to mess with the gearing to get good traveling rpms, decided that was too obvious, and went with the standard positive reinforcement response.

I donty know shit about motos so I appreciate all advice, though I already have new chain and sprockets on, so it is a bit late.
Avg speed on my 35 mile commute is 30 mph though.

[xrocket21]

LOVE the way this thing came out. I actually like the tall wheels with those tires on them.

Not feelin that fender though. Maybe one of the less ktm style fenders below though...

http://www.motostrano.com/ufounsufrfe.html

???

[xrocket21]

tell you whats though, that 600 rotax thumper is a torque monster....

[Paul_E_D]

Ya that one looks better to my eye. Comes in white too.

A black/charcoal gripper seat cover on order yet???

[xrocket21]

did you see the list of things I just did?!?!?!?!?!!?

[Paul_E_D]

Yeah, now order up that seat cover!

[Chippertheripper]

Whatever gearing you picked should be good for 30, I thought you were planning on some highway miles.

[xrocket21]

it really doesnt look bad with the big wheels

they are preety terrible offroad so far though :o

[typeone]

great project that's a piece of history right there, take care of it

guy I bought my CR from had an ATK stuffed in the corner, always wondered if he ever restored it

[lrrs313]

f
why does dirtbike/sumo automatically = wheelie?

I immediately think that when I see a bike like that

Have you ridden a sumo before? They do 3 things insanely well: wheelie, stoppie, and shred tight twisties. Open throttle, front wheel up. One finger squeeze on front brake, back wheel up. And you only have to take a trip to an LRRS race to see what they can do on tight turns.

**DISCLAIMER** All one-wheeled shennanigans I speak of have only been experienced by me on a closed course under controlled conditions.