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Thought it was about time i started a build thread since its now fairly different to when i first bought it!
http://i.imgur.com/yBcSg9kl.jpg
I’ve had my 99 SV650 (first bike) since October and absolutely love the vtwin power but was never a fan of the looks. So... firstly, i got rid of that horrible half fairing (apologies if you’re a fan but i am not!).
Then next was deciding what to do about the tail. I originally bought all the parts to do a diy tail tidy and make my own seat cowl (which i did), but after seeing a few SV’s with the Ducati Monster seat i decided that was the way to go :)
So i sourced a monster 696 seat and cowl off the bay and went to work on building a sub-frame and undertail to suit. I won’t go into much detail, il let the photos show the work. I made the undertray from sheet aluminium and then wrapped it with 3m carbon fibre effect vinyl. Was gonna paint it black but as i had some vinyl left from wrapping the seat cowl (which il never use again!) i thought it cant hurt to try it, came out pretty good. I also sourced the led tail light, indicators and number plate lights off ebay too.
I had to make some brackets to hold the tank down, which i then used to hook the front of the seat in to. Worked out nicely. And i used the original SV pillion latch/mech to lock the rear of the seat to the sub-frame.
Anyway, after spraying the sub-frame, bolting it on and fixing the cdi, r/r, fuses etc into place, its pretty much finished minus some fresh paint on the cowl.
Oh, i also swapped out the MASSIVE silencer for a “slightly” smaller gp cone! I made a baffle myself and wrapped what i could with Acoustafil, which made a substantial difference and definitely needed! I did start the bike up once without a baffle... unbearable! But now it sounds lovely.
Now, here’s a bunch of photos! :)
Offering up the seat
http://i.imgur.com/eW0lChLl.jpg
The GP cone from Pro Race Exhaust Systems
http://i.imgur.com/ZWE8LBHl.jpg
Subframe (not complete) and gp cone fitted (without baffle!)
http://i.imgur.com/Q6sLrjbl.jpg
Making sure everythings gonna fit
http://i.imgur.com/9KpkuByl.jpg
Next... making the undertray and incorporating the LED tail light
http://i.imgur.com/Ks8jTu6l.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/jaqzNATl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uIem1gPl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/XamW7E2l.jpg
Under tray wrapped with 3M di-noc carbon firbre effect vinyl
http://i.imgur.com/3fWOjiyl.jpg
Subframe complete and sprayed ready for install
http://i.imgur.com/ktDWs8ll.jpg
Exhaust baffle made
http://i.imgur.com/m2IWPnOl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fD3hPGOl.jpg
Brackets made to hold the tank down and for the seat hooks to locate to
http://i.imgur.com/x3TLVknl.jpg
And this is it so far...
http://i.imgur.com/bc2NNILl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/8CWJ0cYl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gSbunpEl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QxOZekhl.jpg
Next to do Is the fork swap. Ive already sourced an SRAD 750 front end so that’ll be going on within the next couple of weeks.Then its time for paint.
Let me know what ya think. All comments and suggestions welcome :)
Markos_46
11-02-16, 09:13 AM
Looks the nuts! I love that!
Markos_46
11-02-16, 09:13 AM
Looks the nuts! I love that!
maviczap
11-02-16, 09:27 AM
Nice work so far!
Geodude
11-02-16, 08:14 PM
Ooo i likes that :D
squirrel_hunter
12-02-16, 12:15 AM
That looks quite tidy. Crack on with the fork swap then...
Tomthetimthing
14-02-16, 12:24 PM
Nice work! Love that! What headlight did you use? Can't wait it with the fork swap!
Nice work! Love that! What headlight did you use? Can't wait it with the fork swap!
Thanks all :) I used a universal 7" off ebay. I was a little dubious but the quality and output is better than expected.
The fork swap is happening this coming weekend, photos will follow.
I managed to get a quick ride out yesterday for the first time since i'd finished the naked and tail conversion, and with the new exhaust/baffle... super happy with it. Tail felt solid and the exhaust sounds awesome! I am fully in love with my bike right now :P ha!
Good effort!
Although I can't help but think that seat angle is quite harsh! Looks like a steep angle down in to a tight squeeze of you get my meaning lol
Can't wait to see the shiny front end!!
Good effort!
Although I can't help but think that seat angle is quite harsh! Looks like a steep angle down in to a tight squeeze of you get my meaning lol
Can't wait to see the shiny front end!!
Ha, it does squeeze the beans a little but its not too bad. Not as bad as it looks!!
Right, been having a think about paint today. I'd like to keep it blue but a darker shade than standard, perhaps with a white stripe. Something like this, maybe...
http://i.imgur.com/1wDuPBml.jpg
Thoughts?
carelesschucca
15-02-16, 09:24 PM
I quite like the idea, Puny's Street looks lovely with the blue and white.
maviczap
15-02-16, 09:26 PM
Yep it would look cool, although similar to the pointy colour scheme with that stripe
Blue and stripe looks good. I agree on the angle but was too polite to say anything given the work that's gone into it :)
I agree on the angle but was too polite to say anything given the work that's gone into it :)
I really love the look of the tail angle but I agree, is a bit steep as far as my junk is concerned!! Although, to be honest, I only really felt the squeeze when stationary with my feet down. Once they were up on the pegs, head down and rolling it was no longer an issue :D
UPDATE...
Unfortunately I didn't get the chance to fit the new front end this weekend. My step farth mocked up the front end (as I'm keeping the parts at his workshop) to find one of the forks were damaged so had to source a replacement. Managed to do so but won't arrive till Tuesday so it's put back to next weekend. So instead I decided to tackle my current lack of clocks!
I've been trying to decide what to do, and as funds are a little low at the mo il be using my phone as a gps speedo until I can decide and afford a more permanent solution.
So, I made a mounting plate and a cover to slide on over the phone for abit of protection from the elements. And I've also added led warning lights to replace the ones I've lost from the original cluster, just gotta work out how to wire them in from the original loom. The only thing I won't have is RPM but that doesn't bother me too much.
This is what I've made, seems to hold up well and the gps speedo app I'm using works well too :)
http://i.imgur.com/adI9OBql.jpg
I decided today was the day to take the bike for its first ride into work. 7am this morning, looked out the window, all was dry and bright. Weather forecast said dry all day. Got kitted up, set off, got 5 minutes down the road... Hammered it down!!!!! Damn it! Was desperately trying to avoid a wet ride until i got a rear hugger for it.
On the plus side, my phone (somehow!) remained completely dry :P
Really like the phone idea as a speedo. How is it in bright sunshine?
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Really like the phone idea as a speedo. How is it in bright sunshine?
So far so good :) No issues with sunlight. I have the phone brightness maxed out. But i guess you could make some kind of small visor for it to shield the screen if you had to.
SRAD forks are going on tomorrow morning. Id like to mention that my step farth, Chris Tombleson (some of you may know as owner of "Grumpy 1260 Performance Spares" and previously "Straightline Racing + The Two Wheel Centre") has provided me with all the parts for the front end swap as well as the bike itself. So huge thanks to him.
Il be using his workshop (and his expertise) to fit the front end. Hopefully il get some photos on here by tomorrow evening providing all goes smoothly! Im hoping it does, im potentially having a ride out to Cadwell on sunday :)
Just noticed your from Kings Lynn, me too :)
maviczap
26-02-16, 05:26 PM
SRAD forks are going on tomorrow morning. Id like to mention that my step farth, Chris Tombleson (some of you may know as owner of "Grumpy 1260 Performance Spares" and previously "Straightline Racing + The Two Wheel Centre") has provided me with all the parts for the front end swap as well as the bike itself. So huge thanks to him.
I'll be using his workshop (and his expertise) to fit the front end. Hopefully il get some photos on here by tomorrow evening providing all goes smoothly! Im hoping it does, i'm potentially having a ride out to Cadwell on sunday :)
That's bloomin handy. Front end swap is relatively easy, I've done 2, although all the hard work had been done for me, speedo sensor, lock stops etc etc.
When I did the last one on my curvy, I used the special top bearing (TWF) and to take the headstock bearing cup out easier in the future, I cut a slot/groove where the race sits.
Its done :) The front end has been fitted. Was all pretty straight forward.
Heres some pics (well, a few i remembered to take!)...
Farth getting the bike in place ready to start
http://i.imgur.com/5CoY8Acl.jpg
Front end off, new yokes on
http://i.imgur.com/gza2Kwdl.jpg
And here it is
http://i.imgur.com/JLImIjVl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/4UCRzPFl.jpg
Super happy with it. We had to bodge my phone mount back on so i could ride it home! But ive decided to ditch the phone gps speedo idea (as well as it works) and ive gone ahead and purchased a KOSO DL-03SR Multifunction Gauge with the gps speedo sensor. So that'll be fitted as soon as it arrives :)
Hope ya like
carelesschucca
28-02-16, 02:45 PM
Looking good.... You'll be thinking about changing the swing arm next ;)
Geodude
28-02-16, 04:32 PM
+1 looking good and thats a cracking workshop you've got to play in.
maviczap
28-02-16, 04:34 PM
Luuurvely!
This looks absolutely gorgeous, definitely something I'd do.
squirrel_hunter
28-02-16, 05:44 PM
That looks a good'un.
Corny Gizmo
28-02-16, 09:15 PM
Sex on wheels
Don't show me front end swaps, I've only just talked myself out of one.
Looking good.... You'll be thinking about changing the swing arm next ;)
Nah im happy with the swing arm as it is. I mean, its not the best looking swing arm but i also dont think any other swing arms would suit it. Ive seen a few conversions whilst googling and i just dont think any of them looks right. Especially single sided.. not a fan!
+1 looking good and thats a cracking workshop you've got to play in.
Yeah, the old mans got a banging setup. Certainly made the front swap easy.
Thanks for all the positive comments guys :)
Next i wanna try mount my headlight abit closer to the forks. Im thinking a tracker style aluminium plate mounted flush to the forks and then chopping the headlight casing to the correct angle and mounting that to the plate.. If that makes sense?!
This kinda thing (excuse my dodgy mspaint photoshopping!)...
http://i.imgur.com/dOYX6yVl.jpg
I agree on the headlight, the outline looks neater in your photoshop pic.
Don't show me front end swaps, I've only just talked myself out of one.
That!!
Damnit.
That!!
Damnit.
Haha yeah its cruel isn't it. Can't see how the stock front end when sold will pay for much gixxer stuff.
Just had this little beauty turn up :)
http://i.imgur.com/a1Qzewvl.jpg
Im hoping to be able to mount it in the back of the headlight casing if there's gonna be enough left after i've butchered it to move it further between the fork legs! We shall see!! If not, il be making a bracket to mount it as flush with the level of the top yoke as poss.
Looks good, out of interest, what have you told your insurance company? My insurance almost doubled when I told them I had a GSXR front end.
Haha yeah its cruel isn't it. Can't see how the stock front end when sold will pay for much gixxer stuff.
Very. It's not like I need further adjustment or the performance upgrade but I do much prefer the looks of usd forks.
Looks good, out of interest, what have you told your insurance company? My insurance almost doubled when I told them I had a GSXR front end.
I've not told them anything yet! But i will be very soon. The plan was to get all major modifications done before notifying my insurance. I will be listing everything so will be interesting to see what its gonna cost :S
Il let ya know
maviczap
02-03-16, 11:56 AM
I've not told them anything yet! But i will be very soon. The plan was to get all major modifications done before notifying my insurance. I will be listing everything so will be interesting to see what its gonna cost :S
Il let ya know
mine didn't increase, as it didn't increase the performance, but it'll vary from company to company
mine didn't increase, as it didn't increase the performance, but it'll vary from company to company
Nice to know. I was hoping, as the bike has now improved handling and braking up front and the lack of fairing "potentially" slowing me down, that the insurance quote would reflect that. But i know things don't usually work out that way.
It's not so much that the premium increased it's just that the cheaper companies wont touch modified bikes.
mister c
04-03-16, 06:03 AM
Very nice. Good to see something different :)
Very nice. Good to see something different :)
Thanks :)
This weekend i took on the task of mounting my headlight closer to the forks, which required alot of chopping and drilling! And also managed to mount and partially wire in my new KOSO gauge (speedo, indicator and high beams working so far). Id have liked to mount the gauge fully into the headlight casing but theres nowhere near enough room. Although i dont think it looks to bad as it is.
http://i.imgur.com/lXNA1Ush.jpg
Redmist
07-03-16, 01:09 PM
Looking good!
I had a koso DB-01 gauge on the pointy but gave up on figuring out the fuel gauge indication. You won't be able to use the fuel gauge as such due to the sensor in the tank being ON/OFF, so you'll just have the low level warning if that gauge is similar.
The sensor on the pointy fuel tank changes resistance depending on fuel level, again I can't remember the exact ohms for full and empty.
This weekend the tank, seat cowl and mud guard got removed and dropped off to the sprayer for painting :) Should hopefully have them back in a week.
Just need to order some white vinyl for the stripes. Unsure whether to go for a matt or gloss finish. I think the gloss will be easier to keep clean but the matt might look good against the gloss blue finish. Hmmm
http://i.imgur.com/9CC2zgmh.jpg
Here's another pic of the cowl and mud guard removed, looks decent i think :)
http://i.imgur.com/bMPcZYoh.jpg
Corny Gizmo
29-03-16, 07:38 AM
Looks very nice without the mud guard, its a shame the front cylinder would last about 30 seconds in a downpour without it though :(
Received a cheeky photo update from my sprayer at the weekend...
http://i.imgur.com/6YzCNmYl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/CGRxUfbl.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/pnK6cy9l.jpg
Really happy with how its looking. Im told they look even better in the daylight :D He's been working on them evenings for me as spraying is only a part time thing for him. Apparently, all that's left to do is flat and polish. Hoping il have em back ready for the "Meat Run" on sunday :)
Redmist
04-04-16, 11:58 AM
Looking sweet! Bet you can't wait to get em back on!
Agreed, looking really good.
Geodude
06-04-16, 06:23 AM
Is nice :)
Thanks guys :) Yeah cant wait to get it all back on the bike. I'm told they'll be ready sat morning at the latest.
I'm gonna start cutting the ducati corse stripes tonight, these are the dimensions im planning on going with...
http://i.imgur.com/aXq6bkRl.jpg
Thoughts?
So... this morning i picked up my freshly painted parts and got to work with applying the ducati corse style stripes. It was.. a challenge!! Getting everything straight was a bit of a nightmare but i managed to get through it!
So here's the result so far. I also got the subframe freshly powder coated too :)
http://i.imgur.com/YQxW8x4h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/SCbwae6h.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YztmnGFh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/vym3zKIh.jpg
Super happy with it :)
maviczap
09-04-16, 04:36 PM
Now that is looking very very nice, quite similar to Tam's SV in apperance.
I'd have done it in red, but that's my favourite colour
Lovely
I don't know why but I preferred it when the rear seat cowl was white.
A fantastic job though all round and it does look excellent! Well done :)
carelesschucca
09-04-16, 06:27 PM
I'm liking that. I know what Mav is saying, it does remind me of Tam's cafe racer, and that is no bad thing, both of them are great looking bikes.
Good job there!!!
squirrel_hunter
09-04-16, 07:26 PM
That's come up nicely.
Redmist
09-04-16, 07:36 PM
Stunning mate! Great work all round!
Sweet!
Almost makes me wanna rip the fairing off mine.
Geodude
11-04-16, 07:23 AM
Love it :)
Are you thinking of adding a belly pan?
Not sure if it's improve it or not.
Sweet!
Almost makes me wanna rip the fairing off mine.
Do it! :) Did i pass you on my way to Hunstanton around 12-12:30 ish yesterday?
Are you thinking of adding a belly pan?
Not sure if it's improve it or not.
I thought about a belly pan once but i've never come across one that looks good on the sv (personal opinion), they all seem too pointy near the wheel.
I'm half considering making something like this...
http://i.imgur.com/Dly4wyWl.jpg
Il mock something up in cardboard first see how it'll look.
That's more of a bash plate than a belly pan.
Only reason I think belly pans look good on the SV is it hides the ugly exhaust. Just my opinion though.
Nah, not been out on the bike for a week or so. Even thinking about chopping it in for a dirtbike to join in with my son at the weekends.
That's more of a bash plate than a belly pan.
Only reason I think belly pans look good on the SV is it hides the ugly exhaust. Just my opinion though.
I see what you're saying, the exhaust doesn't look great but i still think it looks better that a belly pan!
I prefer the look of a bash plate. Id make it more for aesthetics than function, to hide the exhaust and cover the gap between the exhaust and engine. Try to achieve a better shape to the front of the engine.
A kind of bash plate/belly pan hybrid i guess!!
Nah, not been out on the bike for a week or so. Even thinking about chopping it in for a dirtbike to join in with my son at the weekends.
Ah, fair enough! With east trax just down the road from you that sounds like a good shout. I've ridden there a few times on my brothers 250, much fun :)
Rough sketch! Perhaps something like this...
http://i.imgur.com/ABwrn51h.jpg
I'd keep it black as to not stand out too much!
Thoughts?
Beefs it up I bit, they do look a little skinny without a fairing down the front end.
carelesschucca
11-04-16, 03:36 PM
Not so sure about that idea. The rest of the bike is compound curves, the belly pan is all straight lines.
But who am I to judge?
You've got a point there, maybe mirror the line of the from wheel more like in a regular belly pan.
shiftin_gear98
12-04-16, 07:59 AM
I like it. Do it.
TAKE 2! Tried to take on board the above comments. Following the shape of the wheel and keeping to the curvy style. Much improvement i think.
http://i.imgur.com/MAPvMqSl.jpg
Thinking i could make it from some sheet aluminium, and have it powder coated black to match the engine black. And could possibly fill the V-shape (front view) with a black mesh of sorts.
Tbh, I prefer it without either ☺
Corny Gizmo
12-04-16, 12:21 PM
It is an improvment but I think itll look too tall, if you bring the bit nearest to the wheel up away from the floor a bit, it might help - rather than it being straight at the bottom it would snake upwards.
Might look worse tbh, just a thought
Sketched an alternative angle...
http://i.imgur.com/lSSTiZml.jpg
I'm not sure how it will really look until i actually mock something up.
And i'm not entirely convinced myself about the whole thing! But i do like the idea of doing something a bit outside the box. I think maybe a vertical vent cut into each side would break it up a little.
maviczap
12-04-16, 03:18 PM
I'd leave it bare, just polish up the downpipe
In true forum style I'll recommend what I have....
http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160412/c34a3118fdccff73dc9df4f096ff4a92.jpg
Small update...
I realise I've not been on here a great deal lately, probably because i've been out enjoying my bike :)
Anyway, i decided i needed to get some srad750 bars to match the rest of my front end. I've been running some other 50mm bars that work fine but are only fixed on by clamping to the fork legs, whereas the srad750 bars locate and fix to the top yoke too. They were a bit of hassle to fit, mainly because i had 2 snapped bolts... one of the bars ends and one of the locator holes on the underside of the yoke. So after some drilling and tapping they were on and secure :)
I've also gone ahead and fitted the R6 throttle tube and grips. I was curious as to how much difference the 'mod' would actually make and for the sake of 20 quid i thought id give it a go.
In my opinion, a huge difference. Well to me anyway! Maybe it just suits my riding style. Im finding it 10x easier pulling away, and getting the power down is a dream :)
http://i.imgur.com/ANSRGLHh.jpg
maviczap
12-05-16, 12:32 PM
I do like that speedo, nice and neat
+1 on the speedo, very nice!
Although it may just the angle but something looks a little offset, is that just me?
gjscott
12-05-16, 06:01 PM
Beautiful fabrication. Is that your profession?
Did you have space to fit a better shock, like an 05 ZX6 shock?
It would look brilliant with a GSXR rear wheel conversion.
Nicky S
12-05-16, 08:22 PM
TAKE 2! Tried to take on board the above comments. Following the shape of the wheel and keeping to the curvy style. Much improvement i think.
http://i.imgur.com/MAPvMqSl.jpg
Thinking i could make it from some sheet aluminium, and have it powder coated black to match the engine black. And could possibly fill the V-shape (front view) with a black mesh of sorts.
i like the look of this belly pan / smash plate :D
have you had any luck with it yet ?
+1 on the speedo, very nice!
Although it may just the angle but something looks a little offset, is that just me?
It is a tiny bit off central but the photo does make it look worse than it is. That being said, it will get adjusted when ive got time.
Beautiful fabrication. Is that your profession?
Did you have space to fit a better shock, like an 05 ZX6 shock?
It would look brilliant with a GSXR rear wheel conversion.
Thanks. Im a design engineer so id like to think ive got a good eye for things. I designed and cut all the subframe to have it welded by a friend at work.
Id like to fit the zx6r shock but unfortunately i didnt take it into account when i made the subframe. It looks as if it might fit but the reservoir will either be extremely close or colliding with the metal work. I really need to get hold of a shock to offer it up.
I do find the stock rear shock to do a perfectly good job as it is though. I've lost a lot of weight from the rear end, the stock subframe, plastics etc weighed a ton, perhaps this has helped take some strain away from the shock. I dunno!
Im not so sure about the gsxr wheel conversion. I mean, the wider rear wheel does look cool but i wouldnt want to sacrifice handling. Its so much fun to ride as it stands :)
i like the look of this belly pan / smash plate :D
have you had any luck with it yet ?
I mocked up something in cardboard but wasn't overly sold by it!
Like Maviczap suggested, il just polish the exhaust, make it look abit prettier i think :)
DuncanC
15-05-16, 02:22 PM
I'm liking your work there. Very blood runners (showing my age).
Small update...
Decided the chrome around the headlight had to go so went about painting it myself. Rather pleased with myself, turned out pretty good! Might try get hold of some rad end plates and colour match those too, could look good.
http://i.imgur.com/v8bpoVSh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/12nAxSnh.jpg
Geodude
05-06-16, 07:27 PM
Nice, i like it :)
Not much of an update...
Went out locally to attempt to get better photos of the bike. They aren't too bad. Good locations nearby are hard to come by, really need to travel a little further, perhaps hit the coast road and see what i can find.
http://i.imgur.com/1aWxx7Ph.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/NpYs2DEh.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gA4UUbbh.jpg
I'm currently on the hunt for a bandit 1200 rear wheel to run the 180 tyre. I'm told that there's a sprocket carrier from another wheel (the old man knows which!) that fits, which is already a reduced depth so little machining is required. Then its just making some axle adapters/spacers, and acquiring a new sprocket.
This will be happening as soon as the weather starts to turn! Can't be having the bike off the road whilst the weathers so nice at the mo :)
Looking great, really nice colour and subtle mods.
Why do you need another rear wheel? I'd say get some good tyres on that bad boy and find the edges. The 180 will give you some extra options for sure but is this for cosmetics or performance/practicality?
Highlandsv650
16-09-16, 08:27 AM
You can use 5.5inch GSXR wheels, just need to change the bearing sizes, new bearing centre spacer (steel tube), bit of machining of the caliper carrier and then spacers to get your chain alignment spot on. There's probably heaps of different ways to do it but gixxer wheels may be more readily available than bandit ones?
Looks good, one thing that would really annoy me on such a nice bike though is the state of the adjuster and nut on the rear needs to be clean and shiny on such a tidy bike.
Looking great, really nice colour and subtle mods.
Why do you need another rear wheel? I'd say get some good tyres on that bad boy and find the edges. The 180 will give you some extra options for sure but is this for cosmetics or performance/practicality?
Mainly cosmetics. I know some people wont like it and will say it wont turn in as well etc. But to me, i feel like the rear wheel needs to be wider to suit the style of the tail. The 180 cant be too bad considering its used on the majority of modern sports bikes. And im happy to play with different tyre profiles, shock setups etc to get it riding right.
You can use 5.5inch GSXR wheels, just need to change the bearing sizes, new bearing centre spacer (steel tube), bit of machining of the caliper carrier and then spacers to get your chain alignment spot on. There's probably heaps of different ways to do it but gixxer wheels may be more readily available than bandit ones?
Yeah im aware the gsxr wheel works too but im led to believe the bandit wheel still requires less work. There seems to be a few on ebay at the mo so shouldnt be too difficult to get my hands on one.
Looks good, one thing that would really annoy me on such a nice bike though is the state of the adjuster and nut on the rear needs to be clean and shiny on such a tidy bike.
Yeah theres actually loads of scrappy bits about the bike that need sorting. The plan is to fully strip the bike down this winter.. have the frame, swingarm and engine fully stripped and repainted with all fresh nuts/bolt etc.
nathcarr
17-09-16, 12:55 PM
Oh my word!! Just read the whole thread, this is amazing your attention detail is ace!! You see a lot of projects that have been kind of thrown together if you like but not this. Awesome job man and great choice on the colour I love it!!
Was the s-rad front end easy enough to fit
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how about turning the seat cowl upside down and a bit of fibre work, just adds a bit of colour.. excuse the photo work as i'm pants at it but you get the idea.
16072
Oh my word!! Just read the whole thread, this is amazing your attention detail is ace!! You see a lot of projects that have been kind of thrown together if you like but not this. Awesome job man and great choice on the colour I love it!!
Was the s-rad front end easy enough to fit
Thanks, appreciated :) Yeah front end was pretty straight forward. Grinding away at the headstock to retain the steering lock was probably the most hassle but with a good dremel bit it was relatively easy work. The rest was just a case of bolting it all together.
how about turning the seat cowl upside down and a bit of fibre work, just adds a bit of colour.. excuse the photo work as i'm pants at it but you get the idea.
16072
That's a good idea to use a cowl as a starting point for a belly pan kinda thing, but I unless the bike has a full fairing I believe all colour should stay on the upper half of a bike (with exception of the front mud guard). Personal preference of course. Never been a fan of belly pans anyway.
Ive considered this kinda thing...
http://i.imgur.com/0axQ3Fqh.jpg
Perhaps incorporated into the exhaust. I've measured up and done a few cad drawings but no further than that yet. Also depends if I'm gonna work around the stock exhaust or make a new front section to work with.. whatever you might call it!!
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