- fixed rear taillight mount in rear cowling (made one out of alum. and epoxied it in there; won't be breaking again anytime soon, muuuuuahahahahahah)
- fixed and reinforced the upper screw holes in same rear cowling
In the mod category (done so far):
- replaced ICM with HRC unit
- cut hole in the front portion of the plastic shelf between the engine and airbox (improve breathing), siliconed in a piece of alum. mesh to keep crud out
- cut out outline of old air filter and created a spacer to place under the air filter (increased air box volume and lifted the filter off the stacks, cut out the lids for the slide air feed chamber from the old filter as well and taped them in place)
adjusted jetitng slightly to compensate for two mods above
- installed the Krankvent (applies a partial vacuum to sump)
- removed the hugger and painted it satin black
- installed stain black sticker wrap on fork lowers
- replaced the rectifier/regulator with a MOSFET-type Shindengen FH012AA (if for no other reason than to protect my HRC box from a possible meltdown)
- replaced sidestand with unit from 2004 CBR1000RR (longer and lighter)
- replaced reservoir covers with carbon units
- replaced tank cap with black and blue quarter-turn unit
- replaced bar-end mirror lenses (one was broken due to bike falling over)
Mods to do:
- install recently purchased Akra high-level link pipes (after applying a coat of VHT black paint)
- paint (satin black) and install high-mount hangers
- replace Shindy/Daytona steering damper with soon-to-arrive (I hope) Ohlins unit
- mod airbox (similar to what Tony did, by removing all the internal piping and relocating the breathers externally; have a spare airbox awaiting surgery, lol) - more of an experiment than anything (although it may deliver a bit more power, time will tell)
- replace tank pad (previous one, which has been removed, was well past its due date)
- replace front axle with Ti unit (had it treated with dry-film lubricant to prevent galling and seizing to bearing races)
- repack cans (have Akra kits waiting to go in)
- replace stock horn with Hella snail-type
- get a dyno read to see how it all works together
(shooting for 130 bhp and 80 lb-ft....)I have to get around to weighing the old girl too (suspect it must be close to, or just under, 400 lbs wet....
Oh yes, and snap a few shots of the finished product (going for a stealthy and discreet look (aka a "sleeper"), hence the sticker removal and black paint/bits)
cheers
What CAD Software are you using?
) and get some made up for a quarter of the price of what Gilles or Harris charge? Obviously your mate will only be able to make so many.
