LEGAL X18 w/ Yoshi TRS Tri <--

[PJI]

Here's my street legal X18 i just made a purchase on yesterday. So far, i took off the yoshi to rebuild the mounting system if no one buys it and it definitely needs to be taken down from the top with everything stripped including the engine. I plan to keep this build low key, nice, and simple. Also, no video i ever make will do this yoshi justice... It sounds like a Harley and you will piss yourself if you rev this thing half way... lol, no joke.

From what i can see, the mods are as follows:


Real Yoshimura trs tri-oval exhaust pipe with awesome mounting
22mm Mikuni carb
HP air filter
Rear Maxxis 130-70/10 tire (Thanks Brian)
Modded halogen headlight
Frame sliders
Aftermarket grips with sliders
Aftermarket spike bolts
Bling mirrors rock2
Has been street legalized and meets all requirements to be street legalized agian


Note, i am willing to part with the Yoshi if the price is right... It'll in the classifieds (http://midbikenation.com/showthread.php?p=45021#post45021)

[PJI]

More pictures

[briansX19haulsass]

The rear tire is a Maxxis 130-70/10

[Niusiic[latvia]]

If I were you, I would keep that yoshi pipe

[FiveStarSky]

your gonna want to relocate the sliders and bolt them to the 'arms' that bolt to the upper plastics, the way they are now, they wont help at all when the thing goes down.

[PJI]

I'll be getting to work on the bike this morning, i'll try to reinvent the mounting system with a solid bracket and better mounthing

I'll also be giving it frequent start-ups since the engine seems a bit cold

Tighten and lube the chain and suspension, redo the front brakes, tighten up the peg mounts, possibly relocate the sliders, take off all fairings, give it a good cleaning, throw in an NGK and do an oil change

I don't know how hard it will be to take off the fairings to do a good check-up so that could probably wait

[RomanianRacer]

I'll be getting to work on the bike this morning, i'll try to reinvent the mounting system with a solid bracket and better mounthing

I'll also be giving it frequent start-ups since the engine seems a bit cold

Tighten and lube the chain and suspension, redo the front brakes, tighten up the peg mounts, possibly relocate the sliders, take off all fairings, give it a good cleaning, throw in an NGK and do an oil change

I don't know how hard it will be to take off the fairings to do a good check-up so that could probably wait

You don't need to start up the bike every week just cause its winter and has to be stored. Just drain the gas tank and give it a little grease on any bearings, oil change and store it for as long as you want. Then when spring or summer comes around, your ready to ride off. It won't hurt the engine not being started in a while. Oh your bike looks dirty from the pics, give it a good wash with the pressure washer, just don't get too close with the nozzle or your gonna ruin wires and scratch any paint up.

Taking off the fairings is very simple. If you don't know how to do that or think thats hard, then your in a world of hurt with your bike.

[PJI]

You don't need to start up the bike every week just cause its winter and has to be stored. Just drain the gas tank and give it a little grease on any bearings, oil change and store it for as long as you want. Then when spring or summer comes around, your ready to ride off. It won't hurt the engine not being started in a while. Oh your bike looks dirty from the pics, give it a good wash with the pressure washer, just don't get too close with the nozzle or your gonna ruin wires and scratch any paint up.

Taking off the fairings is very simple. If you don't know how to do that or think thats hard, then your in a world of hurt with your bike.

Alright, sounds great. I'll give it a good cleaning with the hose and wipe everything done good. And I know how to take off the fairings, I just want to make sure I have a good cause when I do it this morning because the way these were put together, im sure everyone agrees with me when i say we don't got tiny ass hands like that bluelaugh

[The Nutty Professor]

From what guys who have X18's say those fairing attachments suck cheese! Blitz has a write-up showing how to make it easier once you've changed out fasteners. If you do store it for the winter. Drain the oil and put in some fresh oil. I use some cheap stuff because when I take it out I just drain it again and add in good stuff. There's no telling what's in the oil when it was sold too you? The biggest worry is the carb stuck at one point and flooding the cylinder. Then gas leaked down into the oil and it was never changed. Stock carbs are famous for the float bowl sticking. And use a battery tender.

[X7rocks]

any pics on the other bike?

[Blitz$M.Inc.$]

well either its the birth of a bike, or the death of one
wheres the plate? (the legal one)

[PJI]

Did some cleaning up and remade the mounting on the yoshimura

No video in the world would do this exhaust justice...

[K-Pac]

Exhaust is right on the fairings so they might melt...

[FiveStarSky]

and you still need to move those frame sliders (which those are actually just bar ends) wehre they are at now wont help protect crap.

[X7rocks]

i would still like to see the other bike...........

[PJI]

Exhaust is right on the fairings so they might melt...

good eye there but they aren't really on the fairings, not shown is a spacer I put inbetween them

and you still need to move those frame sliders (which those are actually just bar ends) wehre they are at now wont help protect crap.

im on it :)


the bike is truly amazing ... =) if i wasn't the one that bought this exhaust for that price, i'd go back and buy it for the 300 retail becausse of how good it sounds

[swheels]

good eye there but they aren't really on the fairings, not shown is a spacer I put inbetween them



im on it :)


the bike is truly amazing ... =) if i wasn't the one that bought this exhaust for that price, i'd go back and buy it for the 300 retail becausse of how good it sounds Then i hope you get the chance to hear some of the other exhuast's out there. Then You'll really flip your lid.thumbsup2

[briansX19haulsass]

Then i hope you get the chance to hear some of the other exhuast's out there. Then You'll really flip your lid.thumbsup2

hahhahaha ya lol. You got a nice one S. I think the quick the rpms rev up the better it sounds.

[Blitz$M.Inc.$]

Then i hope you get the chance to hear some of the other exhuast's out there. Then You'll really flip your lid.thumbsup2

i was thinking the same thing, my pbu pipe had a nasty sound
once you get a real motor that stock headpipe wont be good anymore

[briansX19haulsass]

I totally agree Blitz. PBU cost a few more bucks then just getting a crf pipe and hacking and welding it on, but PBU pipes are litterly bolt right on.... They sound great and really perform. I dint like the extra costs thoughthumb_down

[X7rocks]

y is pj ignoreing me he stated something about his x19 and i would like to see it he got pics of the x18 y not the other bike..........

[Monster_Bike1780]

y is pj ignoreing me he stated something about his x19 and i would like to see it he got pics of the x18 y not the other bike..........

hey pj you got any pictures of the x19???rolleye0010

[briansX19haulsass]

hey pj got any pictures of the X19????:dunno:

[Monster_Bike1780]

hey pj got any pictures of the X19????:dunno:

lol only brian would do thatbluelaughbluelaugh

[briansX19haulsass]

hahhaa only monster would reconize that

[Monster_Bike1780]

hahhaa only monster would reconize that

touche:yup:

[PJI]

Then i hope you get the chance to hear some of the other exhuast's out there. Then You'll really flip your lid.

definitely rock2 But i hope your not refering to your Thermos on youtube? bluelaugh wave_finger

i was thinking the same thing, my pbu pipe had a nasty sound
once you get a real motor that stock headpipe wont be good anymore

PB-ew is definitely overpriced and has extremely horrible reviews

y is pj ignoreing me he stated something about his x19 and i would like to see it he got pics of the x18 y not the other bike..........

didn't mean to put you off but i'm really looking for suggestions on the bike i posted because this is currently my long term build. once i get to work on the x19, youll be the first to see the pictures of it but as of last week, its in pices since i wanted to clean everything out before winter storage and my current focus is the yoshimura race x18 rock2

[Monster_Bike1780]

i agree with ya pbu is over priced

[swheels]

definitely But i hope your not refering to your Thermos on youtube? bluelaugh wave_finger my current focus is the yoshimura race x18Nah, but my current setup will make your yoshi sound like it's whispering. The thermos was to loud use to hurt my ears with my current motor.But it would of out performed your yoshi though.thumbsup2

Now your actually gonna race your X18 now? Or just race it on the streets?( Not taking a shot at your or nothing) Just want to warn you with that can being so close to the seat.When you go to make righthand turns and lean off of that bike. Your gonna end up sitting on a HOT yoshi.So if your gonna race road course becareful.wave_finger

[PJI]

Nah, but my current setup will make your yoshi sound like it's whispering. The thermos was to loud use to hurt my ears with my current motor.But it would of out performed your yoshi though.

Now your actually gonna race your X18 now? Or just race it on the streets?( Not taking a shot at your or nothing) Just want to warn you with that can being so close to the seat.When you go to make righthand turns and lean off of that bike. Your gonna end up sitting on a HOT yoshi.So if your gonna race road course becareful.wave_finger

Oh ok, i thought you were talking about your $10 Thermos you slapped on your X7 bluelaugh And i don't doubt your drilled out morning coffee cup was hella loud wave_finger (Not taking a shot at your or nothing)

And the bike is not really in the condition to be raced just yet, i'll be taking a look at some other engines because there is no replacement for displacement thumbsup2 However, with the yoshi, 22mm mikuni, and filter, it really does open the engine.

[briansX19haulsass]

Oh ok, i thought you were talking about your $10 Thermos you slapped on your X7 bluelaugh And i don't doubt your drilled out morning coffee cup was hella loud wave_finger (Not taking a shot at your or nothing)

And the bike is not really in the condition to be raced just yet, i'll be taking a look at some other engines because there is no replacement for displacement thumbsup2 However, with the yoshi, 22mm mikuni, and filter, it really does open the engine.

Anyway there isnt ANYWHERE to race out here... So you got to do with what you got. A pack of guys with dirt bikes and a few mids... raceing doesnt alway have to be on a closed course(sometimes I wish I was on a closed course though.) You got to do with what you got, cause if I could only drive on a closed course my bike would just be a garage queen.

[swheels]

Oh ok, i thought you were talking about your $10 Thermos you slapped on your X7 bluelaugh And i don't doubt your drilled out morning coffee cup was hella loud (Not taking a shot at your or nothing)

And the bike is not really in the condition to be raced just yet, i'll be taking a look at some other engines because there is no replacement for displacement thumbsup2 However, with the yoshi, 22mm mikuni, and filter, it really does open the engine. Oh no Homie it was loud. But ok ok i know you love that yoshi.LOL Well if your gonna go bigger i hope not by much. Because your current exhaust system will not do much for performance on a bigger motor.That yoshi was designed for 50cc 4strokers. Won't do nothing but handi cap a bigger motor. I like yoshi too chief but if you want performance sometimes you gotta look past the name when it comes to these little bikes and go with what works.
If your gonna race road course you gotta ways to go to get that bike to be really competitive on the track though. All that shiny stuff will have to go.
On the bright side if you keep your exhaust mounted that way.On the cold trackdays days you'll stay nice and warm.While i would have to pull over in the pits to have a hot drink from my thermos.LOL Who needs a concession stand when you can have Hot buns and hot drinks while you race.bluelaugh


Hey bri theres tracks you can race at you just need to see if your parents will be willing to drive to them so you can get your racing on.thumbsup2

[swheels]

Hey this wouldn't happen to be you would it?
Mini Suzuki Gsxr 1000 (Manual Transmission with clutch & YOSHIMURA! )
You just got the bike i know your not selling it already.

[swheels]

Hey this wouldn't happen to be you would it?
Mini Suzuki Gsxr 1000 (Manual Transmission with clutch & YOSHIMURA! )
You just got the bike i know your not selling it already. Heres the link to CL.
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/mcy/1540247204.html

[Blitz$M.Inc.$]

lol wow, busted
dang S, you the cl man

[briansX19haulsass]

Oh no Homie it was loud. But ok ok i know you love that yoshi.LOL Well if your gonna go bigger i hope not by much. Because your current exhaust system will not do much for performance on a bigger motor.That yoshi was designed for 50cc 4strokers. Won't do nothing but handi cap a bigger motor. I like yoshi too chief but if you want performance sometimes you gotta look past the name when it comes to these little bikes and go with what works.
If your gonna race road course you gotta ways to go to get that bike to be really competitive on the track though. All that shiny stuff will have to go.
On the bright side if you keep your exhaust mounted that way.On the cold trackdays days you'll stay nice and warm.While i would have to pull over in the pits to have a hot drink from my thermos.LOL Who needs a concession stand when you can have Hot buns and hot drinks while you race.bluelaugh


Hey bri theres tracks you can race at you just need to see if your parents will be willing to drive to them so you can get your racing on.thumbsup2

Oh my God I forgot to tell you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am turning 16 in a few days and I am just gonna buy a cheap van or pickup and be able to start coming to some of the races!! Seeing the all I will want to do it change the gears down a bit from my right now and I am good, seeing I didnt do the swingarm extision. I got the good tires and susupion. I think I would be set!

[briansX19haulsass]

Damn though why do you guys got be in Virginia though gosh.... that like a 12hour drive man.

[K-Pac]

Brian you can't just turn 16 and BOOM I can drive anywhere. Im pretty sure this applies to Chicago too but you get your permit at 16. So that means you gotta have a parental guardian with you at all times (unless you want to take an illegal drive to Virginia). Then with the old van or truck you gotta buy the vehicle, fix up whatever needs to be done (if anything). And then all these fees just start piling up, like registration, maintenance, and so on. Insurance is also pretty expensive for us minors... Then depending on your state, when your 17 you can probably go to these races legally..

I know I'm being a total buzz kill (sorry) but I had the same mentality as you when I went to get my permit back in September and then I slowly realized all this after.

[swheels]

lol wow, busted
dang S, you the cl manNo i can't take credit. Bart did on PBP
I was hoping he was gunna do something with the bike. Like turn it into a race bike and go the track to do some HOT laps.bluelaugh

Damn though why do you guys got be in Virginia though gosh.... that like a 12hour drive man.nah man you live to far away little homie.

[briansX19haulsass]

Brian you can't just turn 16 and BOOM I can drive anywhere. Im pretty sure this applies to Chicago too but you get your permit at 16. So that means you gotta have a parental guardian with you at all times (unless you want to take an illegal drive to Virginia). Then with the old van or truck you gotta buy the vehicle, fix up whatever needs to be done (if anything). And then all these fees just start piling up, like registration, maintenance, and so on. Insurance is also pretty expensive for us minors... Then depending on your state, when your 17 you can probably go to these races legally..

I know I'm being a total buzz kill (sorry) but I had the same mentality as you when I went to get my permit back in September and then I slowly realized all this after.

Ahhhhh K-Pac I wouldnt write that if I wasnt for sure.... I have had my permit since September and have to hold it till June (summer) You can get your permit when your 15. My mom already lets me drive by myself (she does have alot of trust in me) just not to virgina.

And S, why not my car, my money, my time, and if I want to come see my friends with my bike and van lol then I will hahaaa and all the chicago guys can come! haha

[swheels]

Ahhhhh K-Pac I wouldnt write that if I wasnt for sure.... I have had my permit since September and have to hold it till June (summer) You can get your permit when your 15. My mom already lets me drive by myself (she does have alot of trust in me) just not to virgina.

And S, why not my car, my money, my time, and if I want to come see my friends with my bike and van lol then I will hahaaa and all the chicago guys can come! haha I didn't mean you couldn't come to ran. I was talking about you live to far not us.LOL Man we just keep crossing our lines of communication.bluelaugh Yes it would be great. But you wold need a legal guardian to sign the waver from and accompany you at the track. So you better stay on your parents good side.thumbsup2

[briansX19haulsass]

I didn't mean you couldn't come to ran. I was talking about you live to far not us.LOL Man we just keep crossing our lines of communication.bluelaugh Yes it would be great. But you wold need a legal guardian to sign the waver from and accompany you at the track. So you better stay on your parents good side.thumbsup2

S I think we speak 2 different laugages hahahaa what is the age limit for the parent being with you. God I cant wait to get my licesnse June 9 (because of that damn 9 mounth waiting thing or I would get it on janueary 21.) I already have 50 hours and I am gonna be 16 but noooooo the new law is you have to hold your permit for at least 9 mounths.banghead

[swheels]

S I think we speak 2 different laugages hahahaa what is the age limit for the parent being with you. God I cant wait to get my licesnse June 9 (because of that damn 9 mounth waiting thing or I would get it on janueary 21.) I already have 50 hours and I am gonna be 16 but noooooo the new law is you have to hold your permit for at least 9 mounths.banghead

You would have to be 18 an over. Besides man you don't wanna be driving by yourself at that age for sucha long distance. Plus i think in certain states it's against the law for minors to be driving un-supervised on the highway( even with a license) for long distances crossing state lines.I believe( i forget the specifics)

[Blitz$M.Inc.$]

some a d d in this thread lol
brian, there should be some local action you can do first before going a long way

[briansX19haulsass]

Ya I know thats what I was thinking I know PJ (the guy who started the thread) Snappdanny from PBP and blackedout X19 and a few other guys all live around the chi town but there is jack squit here man.... Its rediculuse.

[briansX19haulsass]

some a d d in this thread lol
brian, there should be some local action you can do first before going a long way

You hit the nail on the head blitz.. I got a.d.d. lol something about these bikes though.... calms me down

[Monster_Bike1780]

lol wow, busted
dang S, you the cl man

naw, hes got this same thread on pbp, and bartw caught him too

[Monster_Bike1780]

You hit the nail on the head blitz.. I got a.d.d. lol something about these bikes though.... calms me down

u totally just ripped that line of fast and the furious.... I dont know its just sumthing bout cars... it just calms me down.

[briansX19haulsass]

u totally just ripped that line of fast and the furious.... I dont know its just sumthing bout cars... it just calms me down.

YES!!!!!!!!!! I am watching it on FX right now lol but I really do have A.D.D. though ahahaa

[Monster_Bike1780]

YES!!!!!!!!!! I am watching it on FX right now lol but I really do have A.D.D. though ahahaa

i love the fast and the furious movies, yea i got ADHD

[briansX19haulsass]

hahaha ya us A.D.D. and A.D.H.D guys all got to go fast and have a good addreline rush...

I gotta have my midbike fix every chance I get, I lie to my friends that I got to go home and do something on a nice day when all I want to do is just ride, ride, ride.

[Blitz$M.Inc.$]

adhd is add in hi definition

[briansX19haulsass]

hahaha i never heard that before lolbluelaughbluelaugh

[Monster_Bike1780]

adhd is add in hi definition

LOL good one blitzbluelaugh

[swheels]

PJI hasn't been around in awhile. I hope he hasn't given up,i wonder if we were to hard on him.thinking_smilie

[briansX19haulsass]

We were hard on him? We are alwas like this lol. He lives around me and some of the other members ...

[Monster_Bike1780]

naw i thinks its we just figured out his attention planthumbsup2