Removing the OEM side light.

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Removing the OEM side light.

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A little while ago I saw a pic of a blue storm that has had the 'orrible sidelight removed and has obviously had a custom screen cut to fill the gap, I must say I really like it..
is it as simple as sourcing a larger screen from something like a blackbird and cutting it so it fits the storm bolt holes?
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IIRC the hole for light was filled not by a screen but by covering the gap, filler etc. before painting over it.
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I think you are right wicky. Isn't that Shayne's bike in Australia on the superhawk site.

I will try and find a pic.

Here you go..
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and here's the link on the OZ forum with more pics.
http://ozfirestorm.proboards.com/index. ... hread=1913

It's a very very nice looking bike. :thumbup:

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Or it could be a Sharkskinz GRP upper

http://sharkskinz.com/streetuppervtr1000.aspx

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Thats the one thanks Carl. :thumbup:

I wouldnt have bothered with those 2nd set of wheels tho IMHO, too much.
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I also like what he has done with the engine casings and dash. That rippled paint is really effective. And the mirrors are superb, but a lot of tweaking to get them set up right. I think they are GSXR mirrors.

I think it's one of the cleanest looking moded storms a about and an inspiration. And strangely enough that Blue looks very cool. :thumbup:

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The mirrors and the lack of sidelight bring the front end bang up to date dont they. :thumbup:
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They are the best mirror I have seen. Genuine pars look better and are a better build quality than the aftermarkets.
Have a look on the superhawk site, IIRC Tweety has the same mirrors. He has a thread somewhere on the build for them. :thumbup:

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i said it about a year ago and i'll say it again, its probably the best front end i've seen on a firestorm, clean lines and an original look.... :thumbup:
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anyone any idea what mirrors they are ?
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toonarmy wrote:anyone any idea what mirrors they are ?
i'd say there motorbike mirrors mate :lol: :lol: :lol:




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The mirrors are custom jobbies. If you want some nice mirrors check out Tweaty's thread on the superhawk site for fitting GSXR mirrors. :thumbup:

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