Mods Complete

DUX · 09-17-2005, 8:36 PM

.....for now.

Finally got all of the parts and the right tools in one place this morning.

Finished the bike up and took it out for a 20 mile ride before it got dark.
In all, about 30hrs of labor and a LOT of learning. Time for a

sporky · 09-17-2005, 8:42 PM

no4 pic is really sweet!

still waiting for my micron titanium can and the Digi gear indicator to complete my final project... pics to come soon

excellent job mate
s..

DUX · 09-17-2005, 8:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sporky

no4 pic is really sweet!

still waiting for my micron titanium can and the Digi gear indicator to complete my final project... pics to come soon

excellent job mate
s..

Thanks sporky!

No.4 was my favorite too, until I noticed that I left the kickstand down lol.

Getsome · 09-17-2005, 9:09 PM

Looks Nice! Real Nice!

Mattress · 09-17-2005, 9:33 PM

All you need now is Ti exhaust hangars

rocket · 09-17-2005, 10:01 PM

Very nice!

toyman · 09-17-2005, 10:18 PM

Nice job

what kind of windscreen is that and do you have a front view? I'm wondering what a dark screen looks like with the white front number plate

DUX · 09-17-2005, 10:25 PM

Thanks guys.

I've looked into the Ti hangers, but for now it's not worth the cost. I almost had a cheap set on EBay. Maybe someday.

The windscreen is an F.Fabbri from Indysuperbikes. I had one for my 954 and liked it so much that I bought one for the RC. Very thick plastic, and there's no break line where the bubble starts on the screen.

sheepofblue · 09-17-2005, 10:52 PM

Nice, how hard was the undertail to put on? Much cutting?

DUX · 09-18-2005, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Nice, how hard was the undertail to put on? Much cutting?

Thanks!

The undertail was difficult b/c I was figuring it out as I went and took a long time to think about things before I cut. It would go much faster the second time around. I initially figured where the cut needed to be, but took smaller steps just in case. When I was done, I had cut all the way to my original line. I am very impressed with how clean the whole assembly is.

Making the first cut on my brand new bike with a hack-saw was the hardest part. Here's some pics. http://fireblades.org/forums/showthread.php?t=39324

schuey9731 · 09-18-2005, 4:51 AM

Dux, what hugger have you got on your bike your 1 has a nice gap from the tyre my runs so close, with your hugger is the chain guard incorpertated with it. Make of hugger, site to buy from etc?? thanks

Mojave954 · 09-18-2005, 8:43 AM

Looks nice. Now, let's hear those pipes.

luvtolean · 09-18-2005, 12:29 PM

"Mods Complete"

Sold it did ya?

DUX · 09-18-2005, 2:39 PM

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Originally Posted by schuey9731

Dux, what hugger have you got on your bike your 1 has a nice gap from the tyre my runs so close, with your hugger is the chain guard incorpertated with it. Make of hugger, site to buy from etc?? thanks

Magical Racing Hugger purchased from superbikesupply.com.

Quality hugger but expensive at around $200-ish. Down side was they provided no installation/care intructions and I had to go out and find new bolts and a brake hose clamp to install it properly. It also took a month for them to fill the order. Superbikesupply kept telling me it would be in any day for over three weeks. I'd recommend trying to find one in stock somewhere or using a different distributor.

There is a smaller chain guard molded into the hugger, but you do lose the piece behind the left heel guard.

DUX · 09-18-2005, 2:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mojave954

Looks nice. Now, let's hear those pipes.

http://fireblades.org/forums/showthread.php?t=39324

DUX · 09-18-2005, 2:41 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

"Mods Complete"

Sold it did ya?

OK, OK, mods complete until have more free cash.

luvtolean · 09-18-2005, 9:20 PM

dbgoff · 09-19-2005, 6:37 PM

I Think....ditch the stock mirrors and add the barend type....they add a great effect....GREAT JOB, Dux!

Crash · 09-19-2005, 9:01 PM

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Originally Posted by luvtolean

"Mods Complete"

Sold it did ya?

No kidding, it's never over until the bike is physically out of the equation!

Great looking mods. Once I get the money to fix my bike, I intend to do it right. I haven't read much on the Arata for the RC, what were you able to find out in comparison with the Sato low mounts?

DUX · 09-19-2005, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Crash

I haven't read much on the Arata for the RC, what were you able to find out in comparison with the Sato low mounts?

Everything I've read about the Arata can't say enough about their build quality. I've only got about 150 miles on them, but so far I agree. Fit and finish is fantastic.

Satos were going to be my first choice, but I did run across some people who've had problems with the big twin rattling them apart. My local shop was willing to get either for just about the same price but REALLY recommended the Aratas. I took a chance and am very happy.

I also added a Power Commander, which has made power delivery very smooth. As far as increase in power, I can't say. I haven't had the bike on the dyno, and I didn't use all the power in stock form. My unqualified opinion is that the midrange is a bit stronger and smoother, and the fun factor of the louder pipes is HUGE!