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2nd round of mods.
Well I've been collecting bits for the last few weeks for my second round of mods. Did them over the last two days as I was in no rush. Few pics and a vid then details.
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My workshop, laptop at the ready, comfy workshop chair.
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Exhaust hanger
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Exhaust hanger
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Strips and Kanji decal
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LED's with brakes on (handy glove)
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Tail light only
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAZNK2tj2I
(Not sure if vid is up and working yet, still waiting for youtube approval)
Ok details.
Zartans excellent new exhaust hanger! I sprayed it matt black, think it came out great. Really cleans the back of the bike up! Plus takes about 1kg off total weight Can highly recommend this bit of kit, was a breeze to install and makes the bike look lots less cluttered. Massive REP for Zartan on this.
Targa fender eliminator. Good bit of kit, aweful instructions. The content of the instructions is fine its more the delivery. No pics and a pretty poor exploded diagram means there is a little guess work. Also the ABS trim bits that you stick on at the end are crap. Might also replace the number plate light with a smaller one in each corner. LOVE the final look, 100% more sports bike, less scooter.
Ninja kanji decals... not 100% on these ones yet, either keeping them, binning them or getting smaller ones and running them vertically lower down, similar place to the busa kanji.
White reflective rim stripes. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL AFTER DRINKING THE NIGHT BEFORE. At night, while moving or from a distance these look fine. Get up close and you can tell I had a bad case of the shakes. Considering one of three things, leave them as is, remove them and replace with black ones that are reflective at night (and hides my DT's), or getting new ones with the special applicator tool for alco's.
After brutally destroying the ninja tank protector through my own stupidity I've replaced it with a new one. Still not 100% happy with this one, its as if nothing wants to adhere to the tank?!?!
Finally, secondry set of LED brake lights and tail light. These are waterproof all in one 24 led strips. Pretty happy with how they look, not 100% on the way I've installed them, but time will tell if they stay on. I have a back up plan if they come off anyway. All wiring is soLdered, yes thats right americans, there is a L in the word solder not soder
Let us know what you all think.
Nah to start collect bits for round 3
Felix
My workshop, laptop at the ready, comfy workshop chair.
Exhaust hanger
Exhaust hanger
Strips and Kanji decal
LED's with brakes on (handy glove
)
Tail light only
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZAZNK2tj2I
(Not sure if vid is up and working yet, still waiting for youtube approval)
Ok details.
Zartans excellent new exhaust hanger! I sprayed it matt black, think it came out great. Really cleans the back of the bike up! Plus takes about 1kg off total weight
Can highly recommend this bit of kit, was a breeze to install and makes the bike look lots less cluttered. Massive REP for Zartan on this.Targa fender eliminator. Good bit of kit, aweful instructions. The content of the instructions is fine its more the delivery. No pics and a pretty poor exploded diagram means there is a little guess work. Also the ABS trim bits that you stick on at the end are crap. Might also replace the number plate light with a smaller one in each corner. LOVE the final look, 100% more sports bike, less scooter.
Ninja kanji decals... not 100% on these ones yet, either keeping them, binning them or getting smaller ones and running them vertically lower down, similar place to the busa kanji.
White reflective rim stripes. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO INSTALL AFTER DRINKING THE NIGHT BEFORE. At night, while moving or from a distance these look fine. Get up close and you can tell I had a bad case of the shakes. Considering one of three things, leave them as is, remove them and replace with black ones that are reflective at night (and hides my DT's), or getting new ones with the special applicator tool for alco's.
After brutally destroying the ninja tank protector through my own stupidity I've replaced it with a new one. Still not 100% happy with this one, its as if nothing wants to adhere to the tank?!?!
Finally, secondry set of LED brake lights and tail light. These are waterproof all in one 24 led strips. Pretty happy with how they look, not 100% on the way I've installed them, but time will tell if they stay on. I have a back up plan if they come off anyway. All wiring is soLdered, yes thats right americans, there is a L in the word solder not soder
Let us know what you all think.
Nah to start collect bits for round 3
Felix
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Hey felix, looks hot. great job, Its a good measure to clean stuff with alcohol to properly remove dirt/grime and promote adhesion... ;D or yours just isnt sticky enough... i used a progrip and it stuck real good.
and your led idea, i had a similar idea, if you do not like it like that... my idea was to drill holes in the black undertail section next to the red outter tail section and insert them from the inside of the bike, so all you see is the little leds popping through... i mean its kinda more permanent as youd be drilling out your undertail section... but hey what the hell, itd be a clean look...
And i am american and i can spell solder... Not all americans are dumb... just most...
and your led idea, i had a similar idea, if you do not like it like that... my idea was to drill holes in the black undertail section next to the red outter tail section and insert them from the inside of the bike, so all you see is the little leds popping through... i mean its kinda more permanent as youd be drilling out your undertail section... but hey what the hell, itd be a clean look...
And i am american and i can spell solder... Not all americans are dumb... just most...
Haha, never said you were dumb, just the way I've heard them say the word, without the L... bizzare.
Nah I'm happy with the LED's the way they are, I used a heavy duty automotive doublesided tape, we'll see how well it holds up, the packet says it will do the job
The tank was SPOTLESS, cleaned with soapy water first, then eucalyptus oil, then cleaned again, then shined, then dried... cant get that much of a better surface.
Felix
Nah I'm happy with the LED's the way they are, I used a heavy duty automotive doublesided tape, we'll see how well it holds up, the packet says it will do the job
The tank was SPOTLESS, cleaned with soapy water first, then eucalyptus oil, then cleaned again, then shined, then dried... cant get that much of a better surface.
Felix
Alpinestars RC-1 Lea Jacket Black...
The only reason I didnt want to drill into that part of the guard is thats where all the electrics are, plus the permenet nature of the holes, sealing each hole to. Also where crushed is talking about is where my second LED mod might be going
Felix
The only reason I didnt want to drill into that part of the guard is thats where all the electrics are, plus the permenet nature of the holes, sealing each hole to. Also where crushed is talking about is where my second LED mod might be going
Felix
Looks bad ass. !!
Yes the targa kit instructions were goofy. Nice mods and thanks for the words on the hanger
Now ya need a brake reservior cozy.. I make em out of foam strips
about a whole 10 cents. and you can pull it down to check levels. Yikes my bike is filthy in this pict and the cover is darker and blends in way better in real life.
what is that badge on the chain guard?
Yes the targa kit instructions were goofy. Nice mods and thanks for the words on the hanger
Now ya need a brake reservior cozy.. I make em out of foam strips
about a whole 10 cents. and you can pull it down to check levels. Yikes my bike is filthy in this pict and the cover is darker and blends in way better in real life.
what is that badge on the chain guard?
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I will send you a couple of cozys I have ninja green ones too but *sigh *, someone got a black bike.... It was craft foam. but I have a ton of it. It isn't very strong but works.
I have ninja green ones too but *sigh *, someone got a black bike.... It was craft foam. but I have a ton of it. It isn't very strong but works.
Sweet
Did you show hubby what his fender could have looked like I guess he will have to go and console himself by jumping on his Triumph.
Felix
Did you show hubby what his fender could have looked like
I guess he will have to go and console himself by jumping on his Triumph.Felix
GASP YOU DESTROYED THE TANK PAD? I CAN NEVER FORGIVE YOU.
nice mods. Tail light/break light thing is schweet.
nice mods.
Tail light/break light thing is schweet.
Yeah I know man, soooooo pissed. Frigging fool. I'll never forgive myself, dont worry! This is the Ratty Memorial Finger Carbon Fibre Tank Pad. Poor replacement for the originial, but oh well, you live and learn.Ratty said:GASP YOU DESTROYED THE TANK PAD? I CAN NEVER FORGIVE YOU.
nice mods.
Felix
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