It's a GS,Srinath.   And mine is showing also since I did the F swap.

Your BB shows partially, and you guess no one will steal the thing ... Ok one time some clown stole my brake master cyl post on my nighthawk ... WTF, the mirror doesn't even bolt on to it.
Cool.
Buddha.

I'm planning on re-routing a bunch of the wiring harness to clean it up soon.  What is that black box anyways?

Basicaly, the ECU or more commonly known as the CDI box.

got it...so it'll be a good idea to move it.  I'm in the process of making a new battery and electrical harness mount, so it won't be like this for long.

Anyways, what do you guys think about the seat and everything?  No one is commenting on it.

For the most part it looks good but we definetly need to do something about that back fold. Might want to tighten the mateial more and restaple. I'm not at all a fan of the way you're headed but it looks good so far during the process.

Diaz

Quote from: quiktaco on June 01, 2008, 06:31:18 PM
Here's the muffler, since there wasn't a single picture that showed that...

is that the one you did the right up on ? you experimented with baffles and all that ? (hope i have the right guy) - since i really appreciated your sharing the work with us.

the bike looks great, and i'm going to copy your 3M tape on the forks. that looks great !

your rear tire looks huge in those pictures, what size is it ?

rock on ma, nice looking ride

Yeah, this is the same guy.  I was expirementing with the baffles, and the fiberglass and all that.  I ended up with only the initial difusser and the baffle...no fiberglass.  The sound is awesome now.  It's really on the quieter side also...surprisingly.  It's slightly louder than stock, but has a much better sound.  Not like a fuel injected inline 4, but kinda like a harley, but with a smoother rhythm to it.  Go for it on the 3M tape.  It turned out to be a great spot, and you don't really even notice it, but it's very noticeable at night.  I've done a ton of stuff since the muffler build.  Just getting rid of all the needless stuff on the bike for as cheap as possible.  I'm guessing I've probably cut well over 20 pounds off the bike.

About the tires.  The previous owner got them...I have new stock size tires in my house, but haven't put them on yet.  I don't remember the exact size of hand, but I know that they are 2 inches taller in diameter than stock.  Soooo huge.  I'm really looking forward to getting the stock size on.  I dropped to a 15T gear, but with these huge tires, the gearing is still like I have at least a 16T or 17T, so it should make a big difference for drivability.

So I've been riding with the new seat for the last couple days and it's been great.  The front where it was cut down was a concern when I first started.  I was thinking the pad going up the tank would help pad the jewel's, but with it cut away, I haven't had a problem yet.  Seams to actually give an inch more room.  The fabric is holding up very well, and I love the look.  I'm trying to find a different rear light.  Something a little smaller and brighter, but haven't come across anything yet.

hey. if you get a chance, take some pics from the right side of the bike would you? I want to see how your right side wiring is set up. so sidestand and ignition relays and rectifier.That bike looks bada$$ IMHO.

nice frame work.



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Will do.  those are all taken off the right side of the battery box and frame and are tucked up in front of it.  I have a lunchbox air filter, so it has a lot of room up there.

looks sweet!  but i think it would look even better if you did the dual headlight set up, or just some streetfighter headlight . 

I thinking about a dual headlight, but then that's so trendy.  I kinda want to make the headlight disappear.  Maybe a stacked pair, pushed back farthur between the forks.  Don't know, just a thought.  Like I said, this bike is no where near completion.  I don't think anything that I own can ever be complete.  There's always something that can be changed.

Quick, I like your work so far, not bad at all. Anything you can do to the seat whether change iit, reshape it or what not, is an improvement over stock.

Heres what I'm working on to solve the seat issue.

Seat looks great and suits your bike 

Quote from: quiktaco on June 04, 2008, 10:31:07 AM
So I've been riding with the new seat for the last couple days and it's been great.  The front where it was cut down was a concern when I first started.  I was thinking the pad going up the tank would help pad the jewel's, but with it cut away, I haven't had a problem yet.  Seams to actually give an inch more room.  The fabric is holding up very well, and I love the look.  I'm trying to find a different rear light.  Something a little smaller and brighter, but haven't come across anything yet.

Try an R1.I have a clear alternatives R1 tail light.

Before anyone bashes the fender or signals.They are G. O. N. E. gone.My bike has changed alot in the past year since these pics.

OMG! Look at those dumbo ear turn signals! hahahaha   

And that giant black shovel! What are you going off-roading?? 

Ill bite,Ben. Let's see some new pics. And you're running the 88 Kat FE?

Quote from: bucks1605 on June 06, 2008, 11:57:53 AM
OMG! Look at those dumbo ear turn signals! hahahaha   

And that giant black shovel! What are you going off-roading?? 

All that crap is gone!!!!

Quote from: average on June 06, 2008, 01:59:30 PM
Ill bite,Ben. Let's see some new pics. And you're running the 88 Kat FE?

No.I have a 95 Katana 750 front end with a Katana 600 top clamp and CBR F2/3 clip ons.The 88 Kat forks are different.Dgyver and I found that out while rebuilding a few sets of 89 + and 1 set of 88's.


As soon as this heat wave passes and I can finish the bike,I will have some fresh pics.

I had initially wanted to use a ducati monster seat, but time and money are not really around anymore, so I did the cheaper alternative.  I'm sure eventually I'll break out the welder and fab up a rear end, but this will work for now.

ben, I'm not really a fan of that light.  I think it can look alright in some places, but I'm looking for something that will blend in when off, and can't miss when on.