Mods done to 183 so far.

[Msfitoy]

#115

 

[Southwest ORV]

It's the 183rd brought into the country, I'd guess. It's the last 3 of the VIN. It's also an Air Force thing. We always referred to the aircraft by their tail number, which was the last three digits of it's serial number.

Do we know where they’re made/manufactured?

 

[Southwest ORV]

#115

Nice! I’d love to see if we get anyone lower on here.

 

[G19Tony]

Do we know where they’re made/manufactured?

They are built in Thailand, I believe.

The DMV only takes appointments now. My appointment in 14 April.

 

[TahoeMike]

I'm number 474. I have a picture of it, but the bike isn't physically in my possession for a few more weeks.

 

[AZ7000']

#250 for me

 

[Msfitoy]

There's a separate thread for adding your build number FYI...

 

[G19Tony]

I painted my exhaust a few days ago with a product called Steel-It. (Recommended by a member here) It was easy to work with and went on smooth. I let it dry for three days and put it back on the bike. Full cure in 10 days. I won't be riding for awhile, so it's not a problem.

 

[r80rt]

Looks great, but there's not nearly enough dirt on that bike!

 

[Southwest ORV]

I painted my exhaust a few days ago with a product called Steel-It. (Recommended by a member here) It was easy to work with and went on smooth. I let it dry for three days and put it back on the bike. Full cure in 10 days. I won't be riding for awhile, so it's not a problem.

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Looks like a factory job! Did you prime it? Or just spray it straight on?

 

[G19Tony]

Looks like a factory job! Did you prime it? Or just spray it straight on?

I have a Skat Blast media blasting cabinet, from when I was restoring old Hondas. You have to blast off the old coating. It didn't mention primer on the can that I could see, so I just sprayed it straight on. It went on well. There are instructions on the website and the side of the can for prep. It's supposed to be stronger than powdercoat.

 

[G19Tony]

Mine will probably be #2000. Dealer says 20 deposits ahead of me!

Then yours would be Balls Zero.

 

[Msfitoy]

I painted my exhaust a few days ago with a product called Steel-It. (Recommended by a member here) It was easy to work with and went on smooth. I let it dry for three days and put it back on the bike. Full cure in 10 days. I won't be riding for awhile, so it's not a problem.

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Looks great...but why does it look black after you painted?

 

[G19Tony]

Looks great...but why does it look black after you painted?

It comes in two colors. Steel and Black. Picture for reference only.

 

[G19Tony]

I finally got the driving lights and SAE plug installed. There is no room to do anything fancy, so I cut up an SAE plug I had around and made an extension. I wired up the Denali lights and the SAE plug. I ran the trigger wire for the lights, to the same Posi-Tap I used for the voltmeter. Amazingly, it all works! I need to get the horn sorted, then I can button it up.

 

[r80rt]

Nice lights, and nice work. Well done.

 

[South of the border]

I reinforced my Gcraft side rack with some strap metal. Not as elegant as I would have liked, but the bottom half of the Rotopax mount doesn't move around anymore.

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Hi from Australia. I have a CT125 down under and have been looking at the same GCraft bracket you have mounted your Rotopax on. A couple of questions. Is it strong enough to mount a 1 gallon rotopax fuel cell on? Above you talk about ‘strengthening it’? Is that due to having two rotopax on it? And does it mount up well. I see the rotopax clears the back rack. Is this how it comes or haveyou had to pack it out?
Also note you have put the 13T sprocket on the front? Does this now interfere with your abs? I see in other forums it causes the abs warning light to come on?
Great lot of mod’s on your bike.

 

[G19Tony]

Hi from Australia. I have a CT125 down under and have been looking at the same GCraft bracket you have mounted your Rotopax on. A couple of questions. Is it strong enough to mount a 1 gallon rotopax fuel cell on? Above you talk about ‘strengthening it’? Is that due to having two rotopax on it? And does it mount up well. I see the rotopax clears the back rack. Is this how it comes or haveyou had to pack it out?
Also note you have put the 13T sprocket on the front? Does this now interfere with your abs? I see in other forums it causes the abs warning light to come on?
Great lot of mod’s on your bike.

I added the straps to the Rotopax rack, because the bottom of the rack moved around a little more than I wanted. My plan was to put two one gallon containers, water/fuel. I still will give it a go, but in reality, I think just the fuel container will go there. I'll find something else to do with the water. The Rotopax won't clear the bikes rack without the spacers. It sits too high and would hit the rack.

I haven't installed the 13 tooth sprocket yet. Other guys have, maybe one will chime in.

 

[AZ7000']

I finally got the driving lights and SAE plug installed. There is no room to do anything fancy, so I cut up an SAE plug I had around and made an extension. I wired up the Denali lights and the SAE plug. I ran the trigger wire for the lights, to the same Posi-Tap I used for the voltmeter. Amazingly, it all works! I need to get the horn sorted, then I can button it up.

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Holy Crap! thats a rats nest under the faring thingy. Maybe a dozen wires in one bundle and a throttle cable on the 74 CT-90... Thats progress???

 

[Southwest ORV]

I finally got the driving lights and SAE plug installed. There is no room to do anything fancy, so I cut up an SAE plug I had around and made an extension. I wired up the Denali lights and the SAE plug. I ran the trigger wire for the lights, to the same Posi-Tap I used for the voltmeter. Amazingly, it all works! I need to get the horn sorted, then I can button it up.

You do nice work! Love the lift that brings it up to eye level.