Author Topic: Anyone Making Trick Looking Rear Caliper Support Torque Arms / Air Box (Read 2291 times)

QuadMan8 · « **on:** January 25, 2013, 08:52:02 pm »

Are any of you guys making or do you know where I can get some trick looking machined aluminum rear caliper support torque tubes ( or what ever they are called) The tubular bracket from the caliper to the swing arm.

Also is anyone still making the air box delete kit. I liked the ones rogue offered but I dont think he has any more.

ZillaJoe · « **Reply #1 on:** January 25, 2013, 09:28:35 pm »

In going to make air box delete and let you know how it goes any ideas on the bracket ill think of some ideas but interested in what your thinking or wanting the air box delete demo will be out of steel tho I all I get my hands on.

QuadMan8 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 25, 2013, 10:09:49 pm »

ZillaJoe or SBLT or anyone making custom aluminum parts.

Take a look at these two sites to see what I am referring too. Something like this for our zillas could be nice. Take a look at this site to get an idea of what I am talking about for rear brake bars. This site is for a yamaha v max one off aluminum parts but you get the idea.

If you look through his site they sell some cool looking rear shock mounts. The look of some of these shock mounts made into some axle or wheel hub nut caps would be NICE on my zilla.

Cycle One-off Vmax parts http://www.cycleoneoff.com/v-maxbrakebars.html
Python motorsports---idea or look for wheel nut caps
http://www.pythonmotorsports.com/vmax/vmax_products/DR_oil%20cap%20holes.htm.

If anyone of you feel inclined to ever do something like this let me know.

Modify--added----Boy I love this site and the new section to post stuff for sale. I see that SB designs has just added the type of brake bars I was thinking of.. SBLT I see you have the front wheel nut cover but something with a little more pizaz like the above v max sites offer as a rear shock mount would be more what I have in mind.

ZillaJoe · « **Reply #3 on:** January 25, 2013, 11:25:58 pm »

Ok yea look sweet and simple compared to my idea I wanted to make brake bar with my number wielded in to it or other things grenade or guns lol I think a little different I also thought on brake bar to just wield a nut on there and make different attachments to just screw on the brake bar. Idk some ideas I'm also making a rubber stopper on my kick starter as well out of a bmx brake pad so when it wears down you can in screw and put on a new one I plan on making airbox delete, case saver ,brake bar ,mabay a custom front bumper

Dezsled · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2013, 12:37:52 am »

This rear brake stay arm whateveryoucallit is sweet, the one with the blue bead locks

http://forums.everything2stroke.com/threads/19205-lt500r-Pics-lets-see-them/page2

That's the nicest Zilla I've seen

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2013, 07:34:43 am »

I would hit SBLT500 up for some he should be able to make them.

GrkGuy · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2013, 08:06:51 am »

there were a few members on the other site that were making them. i have a few different ones i can take a pic of
give me a day or so so i can dig them out. they are pretty freaking nice.

Yuzuha32 · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2013, 09:40:20 am »

rob was looking into making them out of carbon fiber. I think that would be cool but my whole LT is carbon so it works for me.

Quadster · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2013, 11:08:05 am »

1/8 x 1 1/2" aluminum flat stock with custom anodize...

QuadMan8 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2013, 11:08:39 am »

Mitch.

Is that brake rotor coated in any way? I got a similar looking rotor from jl custom. The rotor looks good but I suspect it will rust. Chrome would look nice but i suspect would hinder brake performance, Just wondering how to keep a rotor rust free and add some shine or color. I kind of want my sproket and rotor a gold or bras color. Any ideas?

Mitch Keller · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2013, 11:22:44 am »

Quad, you cant coat the rotors, the surface has the brake pads on them, they are S.S so you can polish below the pad line, but I would'nt polish the whole rotor.

I also would'nt powder coat them, they could warp due to the oven backing process.

ZillaJoe · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2013, 11:35:22 am »

A good rub with scuff pad and some hi temp paint to be safe will work for colo. rattle can every thing

I'm cheap I'm coating my frame with under coat from 3m 16 bucks a can rattle can can look and hold up good if done and prep right

QuadMan8 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2013, 11:51:02 am »

Thanks for the tips. I didnt realize the rotors were stainless.

ZillaJoe · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2013, 12:35:50 pm »

I'm going to try this for air box delete I still have to get measurements and if I get time I'm going to try to make my bomb break bar

ZillaJoe · « **Reply #14 on:** February 12, 2013, 06:59:24 pm »

First mock up of the delete weight is about 2-3 lbs one mount I may put a tab that goes over the sub frame but I'm going to test the one mount because this thing feels solid I can't see it going any where 4 1/4 on the Carb boot and 41/2 on the air filter the bottom still need to be cut down then some sand and paint

ZillaJoe · « **Reply #15 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:02:39 pm »

Another

ZillaJoe · « **Reply #16 on:** February 12, 2013, 07:05:15 pm »

I just found the more attachment button sorry fellas

Glamisrider · « **Reply #17 on:** February 16, 2013, 07:25:33 am »

SBLT & Rogue where making air box eliminator kits.

You can hit either of them up and see if they have any

Sublunacy · « **Reply #18 on:** February 21, 2013, 04:55:36 am »

Quadman8 I am glad you asked! you read my mind!
- I Have front engine mounts That turned out nice. 6000 series aluminum.....
- I spent 2 months working on an upgrade for our lt's rattled torque arm. I am pleased to say it is finished..... It features a caliper swept forward to match the angle of the frame instead of the swingarm for an updated look. Also features 2 needle bearing pivots and sealed from the elements or anything else. Beautifull CNC'd to match the back of our beautifull bikes

It of course has real horizontal float for the caliper.- I am really really happy with this item. My good friend with a Zilla, just drools so bad over my bike now.....

-I have also been alarmed at airbox and filter choices aswell. So I rigged up a beautifull setup. Please wait for a few weeks while I work out the small details. It features a 5 inch fully sheilded filter with a Velocity Stack. UNIQUE! don't know what else to say about that

- I have an adaptor plate the mounts Honda style/width aftermarket handlebar clamps to our steering stem. Its simple and very effective.
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All 4 of these items require no modification to the parts/ bike. Only one item needs a single existing hole drilled out larger. My items are unique and very well thought out. If anyone is interested I can do my best to help them.

Thanks, Please just msg me for now, im in the middle of many new things here. Also I have been waiting for the right time. I should add that I have about 20 powder coat colours in stock here. Any colour from Eastwood is available.

Thanks

QuadMan8 · « **Reply #19 on:** February 21, 2013, 09:00:03 am »

SUBLUNACY--your stuff sounds well thought out and very nice.. Post some pictures when you can.

Its nice when fabricators with tallent and passion for our LT's can make the parts that should have been on our quads 25 years ago.

GrkGuy · « **Reply #20 on:** February 21, 2013, 11:13:48 am »

i been waiting awhile for some pics of his stuff,

LT500Kid · « **Reply #21 on:** February 21, 2013, 01:46:19 pm »

Me too grk Im beginning to think they are a"unicorn". Everyone's heard of them but no one has seen one.

ShankJr · « **Reply #22 on:** February 21, 2013, 03:22:01 pm »

I just got both from the store on this website, made by sblt500r, they look great.

Sublunacy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 22, 2013, 03:33:49 am »

-Both bolts have been updated with larger M12 titainium bolts and nuts with heat treated hardened bearing spacers.
-This has 2 needle bearings, 4 nitrile seals, and Fits beautifully into the stock swingarm sandwich mounts and caliper. --Also has REAL Full floating capability and ZERO vibration/ noise. Like stock it requires no loosening of the bolts to adjust the rear end. It is full floater and pivots freely. Just beautifull ! I can offer it as a kit I believe. I will have an idea concerning the kit shortly. And I could Powder coat it any colour.

- I am working on the actual kit now. Its just NOT going to be cheaper than a simple 3/16" thick piece of aluminum.......

These are finished cloned items installed. I make duplicate patterns on paper and in aluminum pilot hole versions. I make these items so that I can reproduce the exact item over and over. All done by hand or with basic shop tools ie drill press, power hacksaw, bore gauges etc lol. This is not CNC'd. This is done by hand! I cannot hit a button and have duplicates drop on the floor. Thank you

thanks again and again for the people that find joy in my posts, you do not go un-noticed

Here is the Honda clamp adaptor. Plug and play

Its the yellow one. Will be blue soon it looks like. It carries the Honda style billet Lone Star Racing handlebar clamps.

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Jzilla · « **Reply #24 on:** February 22, 2013, 06:00:18 am »

Nice job.

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