evolution of a postie

[ty]

Hey all,
I've received approval from the powers-that-be, both wife-wise and forum-wise, to get my hands a little dirty with the postie and to write up my progress through some modifications here on the site.

It's kind of an open slate at the moment. There are some things I know I'll be doing for certain, some are secrets (though probably not well kept ), others are possibilities.

Likely to happen:

• (secret) - DONE (this was the paint job - viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=404254#p404254)
• new rear shocks - DONE (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=404254#p404254)
• indicator-ectomy - front-end? back-end? both?- DONE (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=405976#p405976)
• recover/replace seat - DONE (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=409022#p409022)
• bar-end mirrors - DONE (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=409022#p409022)
• clip-ons, or
• new bars - DONE (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=475410#p475410)
• free-flow air filter to replace the overblown air cleaning system - attempt (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=383630#p383630)
• new and accurate speedo (eg thinking fairly seriously about an ACEWELL 2853AB, though it's reasonable $'s - http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Acewell-2853AB-A ... tsupported)
• see if I can strengthen/fix-up the auto-transmission (many false-neutrals)
• footpegs (wattie wants rearsets )
• new bling wheels
• exhaust
• big-bore kit, or larger engine
• full length long-range tank from stock to seat

Less likely to happen:

• bigger/wider wheels - mx? gpx250? (could need swing-arm modifications, or disc brake mod)
• disc brakes - requires new front-end, probably too big a job
• fender-ectomy - I like it as it is now I think - std but with no mud flaps

The progress will be slow, due to budget and time, but I'm hoping to be able to do 1 or 2 things to it each month.
I know some of you will be thinking 'what's the point?' or similar. But it's because I can
I'm not going to be getting anything else, and I miss getting my hands dirty (mechanically that is), so this is a middle ground.

This thread will keep track of everything I do - so it will be as much a diary for me, as a potential reference for others.
Simple things may just get a photo. Big things will hopefully get blow-by-blow detail.

So if you're interesting in the evolution of a basic 2000 model Honda CT110 postie into something (hopefully) interesting and reasonably quick, then keep an eye on this thread
If you don't care - don't watch

Some 'before' shots, none very good - but all I have at hand




Summary of changes made:

• All Photos - http://s170.photobucket.com/albums/u250 ... ostieMods/
• 20090509 (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=381836#p381836)
  
  • removed front rubber mudguard
    
  • removed toolbox and put rego label in its place
    
  • removed skidpan
• 20090517 (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=383630#p383630)
  
  • tried to install pod filter - failed
    
  • rego tube fitted
• 20090530 - bought some 2nd hand bits from the local wreckers
  
  • front fender $30 - blue and dirty but no dings or rust. To replace the current one that has a large ding (new is $180)
    
  • seat $50 - needs re-upholstering, but base is clean with no rust. Current seat also needs re-upholstering, but the base is rusted (new is $175)
• 20090713 - moved the bars forward to see how they feel (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=398211#p398211)
• 20090808 (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=404254#p404254)
  
  • painted Green, including Kawonda stickers - thanks RobRacer
    
  • triple clamps painted Block - thanks Dave#3
    
  • fork boots removed
    
  • new shocks installed (from http://www.dratv.com)
    
  • new horn installed (bigger)
• 20090815 (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=405976#p405976)
  
  • fitted shorty clear indicators
• 20090829 (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=409022#p409022)
  
  • fitted new re-upholstered seat
    
  • fitted bar-end mirrors
    
  • fitted new LED 2-pin relay (6V!) to fix flashing rate
    
  • fitted longer stem LED indicators at the rear
    
• 20100815 (viewtopic.php?f=21&t=24380&p=475410#p475410)
  
  • new handlebars
    
  • new grips
    
  • along with new bar end mirrors (same type as before)
    

The latest 'after' shot(s):


ty

[Wattie]

we want clip ons, and rearsets

and bigger wheels maybe off a vrt250?

[robracer]

Let the fun & games begin

[ty]

Geez you guys were quick!


New pegs and bars are definitely possibilities - though there aren't many options for pegs.
I've actually looked at pegs and meant to put them on the possibilities list - OP updated.
ty

[zx-10r]

needs higher pegs so you can get more lean angle

[ty]

... or the centre-stand removed. But that's a little too convenient for now.

[Wattie]

bigger wheels would help with the ground clearance

[Glen]

What about a postard. ie postie/motard cross, chooky bars, mx wheels, disc brakes.......sounds like big money...forget that

[Six Addict]

gold MX fatbars!!!, two brothers exhaust, someone can bodgy up some rearsets im sure, wheels off a ninja 250 (nice 6spoke design...) heck take the whole front end of a GPX (or ninja 250 but there arent many wrecked ones around)!!!

and finally it needs a white paint job just so it will be fully "fully sick"

[Glen]

Massive fenderectomy.....

[Six Addict]

indicator-ectomy, fit the front cowling/light of a Z750 or anything u can find at the wreckers really

[zx6rider]

At least there is no shortage of suggestions!

[gpxpunk]

zx9r mod!!!! lol

[ty]

wow - are you guys as excited as me or what?!
Some things are going to be beyond my ken, or wants - a ct9r might be a little silly
Light's, fenders, etc are all doable, though the fenders are all metal - I might be better finding plastic or glass alternatives.
I think I might start up a 'suggestions' list in the OP

I've seen people replace the front forks and both wheels to get disc brakes - but I think I might leave those sort of changes till I gain a bit more experience and lose the nervousness - the drums aren't actually too bad.

Pipes could be possible but I think might look a little silly - http://www.dratv.com/exhaust1.html
Some options are tempting but a little pricey Gonna havta find some local sources.
ty
PS. the interest is cool! keep the suggestions coming if you can think of anything else realistic.
Just don't expect everything to be taken on board - nor done tomorrow

[zx-10r]

nitrous