Tuesday, October 28, 2008

First Fitting


So I managed to find some time to fit the wheels, Metradisc, and an engine side cover. The wheels look even better on the bike and the Metradisc adds some bling. I am still undecided on using this engine cover or the one I painted.
In case you are wondering the 140/70 fits the rear perfectly with no rubbing!
I am trying to figure out what color to coat the frame, swingarm, and front shocks. Anybody handy with photoshop or have ideas? I am thinking Gun metal powdercoat?

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

Look at the mf'n Wheels!


Well it's been awhile since my last post, but the wait is over! My wheels are finally finished! There are probably easier or cheaper alternatives to what has been done on these suckers, but the results speak for themselves. They pretty much look like the DRD edition wheels which is what I was aiming for. Thanks to Paul @ Westside Wheel Werx for "lacing me up!" Also thanks to 4Ari for hooking me up with the extra set of wheels!
So here is the rundown on the wheel build:
*The rims have been anodized black for a clean factory finish that should last.
*The hubs/spindles were painted flat black (rattle can).
*New custom made stainless steel spokes and nipples.
*Fresh meat!
Hopefully I will have a little time to mount them on the bike so I can start fitment of the GPR caliper, Metradisc, and few other tidbits. Stay tuned!

Sunday, August 24, 2008

The Wating Game


Well the wait continues as my wheels, which would have been ready tomorrow, are now delayed. When trying to true the wheel and tighten the spokes one of them snapped. So now I will get all new spokes and nipples for even more bling, only problem is a longer wait for my wheels. So far the Spindles/Hubs where painted black and the rims have been anodized black. They should look really great with new spokes, nipples, and those meaty tires!

I also got an email today from Europe that one of the parts I ordered is delayed a week so my entire order will be delayed. You will have to wait to see the trick parts I ordered, I can guarantee that nobody else here in the U.S. has them!


With a few minutes to spare I did manage replacing the old chain. Wow, 136 link chain and only had to take off 3 links! This is one long chain!

Sunday, August 17, 2008

Paint Power


Well here is the other side of the motor where I carried over the color theme from the earlier post. This should get me at least 1 more horsepower! What do you think?

Saturday, August 16, 2008

Fresh Meat


IRC Tires



I just got in my new tires, IRC Road Winners RX-01's that will be mounted on my custom wheels when they are done. They are size 110/70 front and a whopping 140/70 rear, which is probly the biggest you can go on the stock setup. Thanks to Eddie for pointing me in the right direction for finding tires. I will give my road and track reviews when they get mounted, stay tuned!

Factory Flair


Derbi Logo


This is the way I think they should have come from the factory! With a trick piece coming from Europe to replace the factory cover I figured it would be no harm to play with the stock piece. 45 minutes and a couple of Testors paint pens later this is what I came up with. Doesn't look too bad, and I am thinking to do the oil pump cover on the other side next. What do you think?

Thursday, August 14, 2008

First Bling Buy


Metra Disc


Well it didn't take long for me to find something to throw money at, the Metra Disc from Metrakit. It got a cool wave shape and bling red enamel coating. Pierce at Pod Performance assured me that this and the new set of galfer brake pads he also sent me will have the bike lifting the rear wheel no problem. This still won't stop me from my eventual install of the GPR 2 piston caliper to further improve braking and bling! I will detail the install when my bling wheels are done!

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

The Saga Begins


The Featured Bike



Well I have decided to make a detailed account of the maintenance, modifications, and upgrades that will be done to my newly acquired 2003 Derbi Supermotard. I purchased the bike from someone here in San Francisco with 2,700 miles on the clock and lots of mods and parts already done. This is the fourth 2003 Derbi Supermotard I have owned and I intend to make it the best! The bike has a full metrakit SP (72cc) setup and a mo under tail pipe for great power to start with! This was a major reason I purchased this bike is that it already had all the power parts I wanted. It also has a custom "black out" seat cover, acerbis hand guards and mirror, Pro Taper handlebar, and Fastway foot pegs. What else could possibly be done to this bike? Just wait and see!!