knumbnutz Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Hi Everyone, Thought i would start a build thread for my newest addition to the garage - a V11 Lemans maskerading as a V11 Sport These pics were taken a few years ago and unfortunately by the time i got it was in a well worn condition, shredded rear tyre, faded filthy paintwork, rust, starter issues and in need of a major service. I replaced tyres , pads, oils, etc but on the second journey around the block found the quickest way to visit a hospital was in the back of an ambulance. I recall nothing of the accident which is the worth in 30yrs of riding and racing and 15yrs since the last crash (kangaroo at 130kms) and as much as i have tried, can't find what happened although it seems like a low side but no reason i even would have been on the brakes. Anyway... bike wasnt as damaged as me. Howdy - After finishing the TRX850 in the front here, i put the V11 up on the lift and started looking into what i needed to do to fix the beast up. The started issues were a bad relay, simple.. Then I stripped a thread on the sump plug so knowing i had to pull the sump off, i got a roper plate in anticipation of the rebuild. I have new rotors front and rear now and as i started stripping down the bike, I thought... i have to keep going. It needs so much tidying up. It filthy from sitting outside in the sun, rain and dust. The oil line to a head leaks, i think a stripped thread too, there is rust on some of the sub frame at the front, the gauges needed repairs and to be honest, i love the V11 but they look heavy so i want to at least make it look more cafe racer. So I have started accumulating parts, clip ons, new speedo (selling the old set) new headlight which i will make the same as the TRX and Ducati in the pic, and probably a few bits and pieces as i go, like dropping the side covers for K&N with Bell mouths, carbon fibre where possible/affordable, new pipes, new pegs, new paint, new shock . Clean everything else Some things I love about the V11 are the lines and curves. So i don't think i will change the seat or rear end, but i won't rule it out either. I will be making some sort of tail tidy though, possibly even under seat exhaust like i did with the TRX. If you have seen something like what i am talking about, please post the pic here or link. I'll add pics as I go. Cheers Neil 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scud Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 well... assuming the rider is fully restored, I'm looking forward to see how the bike project goes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Sir has good taste in bikes! Love those trx's, i looked at acouple before settling on my v11. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
czakky Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Get better. Can't wait to see the build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knumbnutz Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 well... assuming the rider is fully restored, I'm looking forward to see how the bike project goes.Well the other finger nail finally came off today. So I won't be working on bikes tonight, it's a bit ouchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knumbnutz Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 Sir has good taste in bikes! Love those trx's, i looked at acouple before settling on my v11.One is TRX, the other is a ducati ST2. But the look some what similar. I figure one day it will be fun to start them all at once in the garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewgnu Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 Heh! Do it! Film it, post the vid! And er... Ouch- wishing you a good recovery. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knumbnutz Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 If anyone is interested, here are some of the other builds I have donehttps://www.flickr.com/photos/knumbnutz/albums/72157649040687986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 wow. The black Duc is stunning. what trellis frame matched to that Yamaha? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footgoose Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 If anyone is interested, here are some of the other builds I have done https://www.flickr.com/photos/knumbnutz/albums/72157649040687986 very nice work. I love the logo. I can't wait to see the new Goose project! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knumbnutz Posted July 28, 2016 Author Share Posted July 28, 2016 wow. The black Duc is stunning. what trellis frame matched to that Yamaha? The TRX had a trellis frame but I cut off the back end and attached a ducati 1098 subframe Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LowRyter Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Yamaha TRX? Sorry never seen one; I thought Suzuki made the only Asian bikes with trellis frames (SV, TL, and early 400 Bandit). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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docc Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 Oooh, this is gonna get good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRD Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 HHmmmmmm, for some reason that picture of your shop reminds me of what my teenage sons bedroom looked like. Please, keep us posted on the build. What changes/modifications do you have in mind? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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