Max' FTRankenstein...

Breto

Breto

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Max Kool said:
Time for an update. Last week the last few pieces of the puzzle came in (thank you UPS and USPS). Tire mounting tool, new wheel, to finish off my build. I think it's finished now. 2022 17" rear wheel, which is a straight bolt on on the 2019 FTR.

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Fresh front tire too, the previous one was kinda chewed up, and didn't work with the new rear.
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I had to get used to the riding, because it takes more lean at the same corner speed now, which initially felt awkward, outside of my comfort zone. I'm anal about changes to my bike anyway (tires, suspension), I guess that's my OCD. But after an hour all the pieces fell together. The ride height (lowest part of the seat is at 880mm/34.5" now), the suspension, the grip. I just have to ride it like a big, fat supermoto. Stay right up, elbows up, push the bike under me. Then everything makes sense.

So what have we got here:

- Mupo fully adjustable rear shock, including ride height
- Black FTR Base forks converted to Mupo fully adjustable cartridges
- 2022 FTR rear wheel with a 190/55ZR17 tire, fresh Conti Road Attack 3 front and rear
- Some small bits and bobs like front fender drop brackets, burgundy wheel stripes -still not 100% about these-, and I relocated the brake hose guide on the swingarm a bit to free up room for the wider tire.
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Very cool Max…👍😎
 
Wayne

Wayne

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Please keep us up-to-date as you spend time with the bike. I already have several grand in mods, but I like the idea of the Mupo shock and cartridges. I thought I was done but the 17" wheel / tire combo and suspension give me something to think about. If I had to guess your mods were probably close to $4k? Were you able to get the Mupo pieces from a US dealer or did you have to purchase from a European dealer?
 
Max Kool

Max Kool

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I ordered the suspension in the US. I got the fork cartridges from Motorrev Suspension, a great small specialist in Vegas. Highly advised. The rear shock came from Bellissimoto (I didn’t know Motorrev back when I ordered it).

I never did the math on my bike’s mods, but you could be close at 4k. The forks themselves, cartridges, shock, rear wheel, rearsets, the Secret Sauce…
 
mark.lb

mark.lb

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You’re the man Max! You are taking your FTR to a new level. Not even some professional builders with huge bank have a bike like yours…I am jealous…
(I have been building on another bike…Check the other forum.)
 
Breto

Breto

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So sprocket, discs etc bolt straight onto the new wheel no probs?…and did you go the 17 front as well Max??
 
Max Kool

Max Kool

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thank you thank you. I know there's always the next mod (nature of the beast), but I think I'm done for now...

(for now ;) )
 
Breto

Breto

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Max Kool said:
thank you thank you. I know there's always the next mod (nature of the beast), but I think I'm done for now...

(for now ;) )
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Famous last words…I’m totally the same…always find something I want for it…👍😎😂🇦🇺
 
Breto

Breto

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Max Kool said:
Kinda how I look at it too....
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So quick question Max…The 190? Is that the size for the rim as such??… like would a 180/55 fit that rim?…just looking at clearance on mine. I’ve got the hugger and I think a 190 would rub unless I did a bit of stealth relieving…🤔
 
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