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Old 12-10-13, 05:03 PM   #1
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Default Front end conversion

Thinking of converting my points front end with a streetfighter end, how easy is it to change the lamps over?
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Old 12-10-13, 05:15 PM   #2
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plenty info on here and svrider about it. not as easy to do as you would think.
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Old 12-10-13, 09:40 PM   #3
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I wouldn't say it was that hard, but I guess it depends on what you start with and what you want to fit. Have you a naked or faired model, are you planning on changing the forks?
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Old 13-10-13, 08:38 AM   #4
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I have a faired model, was thinking of taking the fairings off, leaving the belly pan on, putting the twin lamps on the current forks and keeping the current gauges but putting on a short screen, like a street triple.

I don't know how hard it would be to fit the new lights or if it would leave it looking messy with excess wires etc...
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Old 13-10-13, 09:59 AM   #5
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So you'll need to change the handlebars as well then, and don't forget the clock will need some form of mounting bracket making.
Mine started life as a faired S model, but I changed the forks as well and the enduro style headlights I've got are pretty much for daytime show, you seriously wouldn't want to ride anywhere at night with them!
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Old 13-10-13, 10:46 AM   #6
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Mine already has a set of straight renthals on it which I was going to keep, I was under the impression that Orem do a mounting bracket and backing plate for the clock. Was thinking either of these 2.
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Old 13-10-13, 10:47 AM   #7
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Or this
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Old 13-10-13, 04:08 PM   #8
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Whats orem ? ive been looking for that kind of thing
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Old 13-10-13, 04:11 PM   #9
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Sorry mate oem
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Old 13-10-13, 04:13 PM   #10
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oh i see , i thought it was some mystical company that made the thing i need!
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