It's Finished....for now!

[tonymtber]

Finally found some headlights that I like.....




What a change it has made to the look of the bike!

So what else can I now do to it?

[DosVerde]

Looks sweet, how you liking the clip-ons?

Next? How about removing the airbox and putting a couple of pods on 

[Mr.S2R]

nice man! 

[heatherp]

I like 

[Brett76]

Looks sweet

[tonymtber]

Looks sweet, how you liking the clip-ons?

Next? How about removing the airbox and putting a couple of pods on 

Clip ons are good...I dont have them set real low, just a slight downwards angle.  They felt low when I first put them on, but I could probably drop them a bit more now.  Got them direct from the manufacture in the US....Apex manufacturing if your interested.  The owner is a nice guy who was really helpful & knew his stuff.  Price was pretty good to!
http://www.apexmfg.com/cliponsstore.html

Now the pods are a very good idea!  I've put the on a few older custom bikes, but never thought of them on this....now you've got me thinking.  Is there anything I need to worry about (ie sensors etc) if I remove the air box?  Do you know what size pods I would need?

Cheers
Tony

[DosVerde]

To tell you the truth Tony, I have no idea. I have seen it on some of the US members bikes and like the way it opens up the frame, but I have no idea how to do it.

[wrxmy99]

Try here...
http://www.tpoparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=59&osCsid=m6aha6dafrlv7dpa5pbp6rqb35

[vossy]

nice set of lights Tony.
How do they compare vision wise to the original one?

[Monstar_100]

hey mate love the new lights, where did you get the lights from?

did you install the lights yourself?

[tonymtber]

Thanks WRXMY99. I've already found their site & have been checking out their kits...pretty much a straight bolt on.  I've been bouncing a few emails to Allan over there & he's pretty helpful.

Hey Vossy, they are only for show! ...to be honest I haven't tried them at night.  Both lights are on all the time so there should be big more light there.

Got them from http://moto-madness.com/index.htm

The lights including the mounting brackets were around $250 US delivered.
Pretty easy to fit, just remove the old headlight & mounting brackets.  I also changed the instrument cluster mounts & mounted them under the top triple clamp (dropped it around 5cm).  I modified the lower part of the bracket that holds the brake cables in place, but I only did this so I can hide all the messy wiring that normally sits behind the headlight.  Only took a couple of hours all up!

[sydmonster]

Nice work and indeed changes the look of the bike 

So what else can I now do to it?

well... since you asked.
- remove rear huger
- put paint matched rear cowl
- remove side panels
- put matching rim tape
- remove timing belt(s) covers
- lower entire light/gauge/dials assembly (there's a few DIY examples on this board on how too)
- (if you don't ride 2-up/pillion) then fit a nice set of rear-set foot control/pegs to do away with the horridly big OEM ones.

[tonymtber]

Nice work and indeed changes the look of the bike 
well... since you asked.
- remove rear huger
- put paint matched rear cowl
- remove side panels
- put matching rim tape
- remove timing belt(s) covers
- lower entire light/gauge/dials assembly (there's a few DIY examples on this board on how too)
- (if you don't ride 2-up/pillion) then fit a nice set of rear-set foot control/pegs to do away with the horridly big OEM ones.

Was looking at a custom two tone seat....just so the kids can still come for a ride.

Had a look at the logistics of pulling the air box out & putting pods in.....started playing today & an hour later its all out including a heap plastic bits, hoses etc.  Its amazing how much plastic is hidden away under the tank & seat!

[mattyvas]

Nice work, the lights look great on your bike.
All the black out work suits it well.

[tonymtber]

OK OK....so its still a work in progress....

The air box is now gone, fitted a TPO crankcase breather kit & put on some small pods.
So there is a heap of plastic now out of the bike so it should be a bit lighter .
The pods look cool, & there's a bit more performance, but best of all is the sound!  Open the throttle & there is a nice deep growl as everything opens up.  Really above all else the new sound is the best & if you are looking at improving the sound of your bike I would highly recommend this mod (& its cheap too!)

Will post some pics tomorrow.