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Old 10-26-2009, 09:15 PM   #20 (permalink)
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So - Can we just change this to my project thread? Darin? Anyone?

How about "TwinStar shoots for 100MPG" for a title?

I've worked a few things out... no new pics, though.

To add the points that I've been playing with in my mind:

Removed under-seat airbox.
Removed passenger pegs and OEM exhaust hangers.
Relocated rectifier and condenser/ground wire to areas where they're not seen as easily or in the way.
Adjusted front and rear brakes.

Measured open area under the seat for battery possibilities. 1" tall, 3.5" wide, 7" long. Could use 2x6V cells in that area, then wire them in series later for 12V upgrade.

Thus far, the widest parts on the bike are the foot controls and handle bars/forward controls.

Want to make bags and a trunk/backrest, possibly tapering at the rear for aero consideration.

Still have to make y-pipe collector and shorty muffler.

Have to consider intake designs.

Have to stop getting side tracked on other crap all the time!
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