pumping and rear ends

bernardo · Post by **bernardo** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:31 pm

Ok, apart from engine and suspension mods (in hand) the two things I'd like to change are the rear end and the position/actuation of the fuel tap.

Steve Speed has already said how much work is involved in an R1 tail convesion

, so what's the easiest? SV? anybody got any pics?

Also has anyone figured out remote actuation of the fuel tap, as reaching behind my left ankle on a motorway isn't fun. I know some 90's bikes (Hndnas) had a remote actuator.

Bernard

youngy · Post by **youngy** » Thu Nov 29, 2007 11:37 pm

YZF750, FZR600/1000 had an electrically actuated tap with a switch on the fairing I think.

trixynut · Post by **trixynut** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 12:09 pm

or keep the tank topped up!

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youngy · Post by **youngy** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:59 pm

trust you to take the high tech approach Dave......

Quan-Time · Post by **Quan-Time** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 3:11 pm

for a swingarm, try a YZF750, thats a common mod.. And a nice ohlins shocky. Should fix you right up.

As for the fuel tap thing..

i vote +1 for a fuel gauge.

Anyone done this before ? fuel gauge ?

Post by **phuk72** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:32 pm

There are no simple rear end changes to the seat unit. Anything you want to do will involve cutting and welding.

And yeah, the fuel tap is a pain but I have to agree with Dave. If you find yourself normally hitting reserve at 120 miles, start looking to fill up every 100 miles. Simple if you ask me

steve speed · Post by **steve speed** » Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:04 pm

i have just finished fitting the R1 seat pad it has taken about 10 hours ,,and i to hate the fuel tap but my mates have superdukes and firestorms so we always fill up every 100 miles ,so not much of a problem

slow codger · Post by **slow codger** » Sun Dec 02, 2007 4:57 pm

Electronic reserve on the Virago, switch on the handlebars. It didnt work!!, was a problem on them all.

Dave E