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Offline yoman

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Up from the ashes
« on: October 07, 2011, 03:23:18 PM »
Well not really ashes but from what we shall call the "incident". I looked over the plastics and started formulating ideas and plans for repairs and decided screw it. It was time to make some changes. Some planned, some not. results as shown.

Trimmed plastics to expose the fine looking Concours powerplant.
Relocated the coolant tank to under the seat
Replaced the damaged radiator (from previous owner)
Replaced the damaged mirror (from previous owner)
Made a new "taller" short windshield
Bobbed the rear fender
Plus anything else I am forgetting

I am really pleased with the results.

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Offline Uded2me

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« Reply #1 on: October 07, 2011, 05:48:09 PM »
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Offline snarf

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #2 on: October 07, 2011, 10:59:39 PM »
Looking good  :thumbs: I like what you have done with the middle fairing. almost nekkid...your such a tease  8)
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Offline CRocker

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2011, 11:33:37 AM »
That really looks good!  Nice job!  :thumbs:
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Offline TXIN

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2011, 06:24:01 PM »
What did you use for the windshield?

I like the trimmed fairings.
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Offline Ron Dawg

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #5 on: October 09, 2011, 08:48:07 AM »
Nicely done. Looks great.
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Offline F-106

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #6 on: October 09, 2011, 01:29:00 PM »
NICE JOB!! I LIKE IT.
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Offline Walker18

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #7 on: October 12, 2011, 10:04:58 PM »
Very sharp, clean trimmed look! One question, on your driving lamps, they appear to be 'stacked', isn't that hampering the travel of the forks?
From your pic it just looks like they will get sandwiched if you hit a decent rise or bump at speed..
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Offline red2000

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2011, 11:33:04 AM »
I'd like to see a better shot of the bobbed fender.  Maybe a brief write-up on how you did it too.
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Offline MrPepsi

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2011, 12:00:47 PM »
Looks great, side shots please.
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Offline koval68

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2011, 01:59:33 PM »
Bike looks sharp! I like it! Great job!  :thumbs:
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Offline elvin315

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2011, 03:19:22 PM »
Quote from: red2000 on October 13, 2011, 11:33:04 AM
I'd like to see a better shot of the bobbed fender.  Maybe a brief write-up on how you did it too.

It's in the FAQ.
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Offline elvin315

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #12 on: October 13, 2011, 03:25:38 PM »
Quote from: Walker18 on October 12, 2011, 10:04:58 PM
Very sharp, clean trimmed look! One question, on your driving lamps, they appear to be 'stacked', isn't that hampering the travel of the forks?
From your pic it just looks like they will get sandwiched if you hit a decent rise or bump at speed..

Ditto on the aux lights location. On top of crushing the lights and damaging the fender it could act like an additional brake and lock up the front tire. Check the FAQs and my album for alternative mounting locations.
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Offline Daytona_Mike

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #13 on: October 13, 2011, 04:27:15 PM »
Oh boy, those lights are just asking for some major trouble. I would get those out of there right away.
Other wise it does look pretty good.
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Offline yoman

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2011, 04:32:36 PM »
I never had a problem with the lights. However I did go with LED driving lights to neaten up the look. I will post more pics next week. Thanks for the compliments!
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Offline yoman

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #15 on: October 25, 2011, 08:18:01 AM »
Okay here are the additional requested pics.

fairings trimmed
tail bobed
zr turn sigs (narrower but not aftermarket looking)
made new tinted windshield
added black stripe
LED driving light
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Offline CRocker

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #16 on: October 25, 2011, 08:35:35 AM »
Again...Great job!  Looks like it was made that way!
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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #17 on: October 25, 2011, 08:42:35 AM »
I don't particularly care for the look of the cut down fairing, but these bikes look SO much better with the rear fender bobbed.  Although I have found that people don't like to follow me as much if the weather is wet...   ;D
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Offline Ron Dawg

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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #18 on: October 25, 2011, 05:20:13 PM »
I THINK I saw a red one done similarly a few days ago. I wouldn't have noticed except for this thread. Still looks good.
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Re: Up from the ashes
« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2011, 10:42:44 PM »
Way to take lemons and make lemonade!  I think that looks great.  Love seeing that big engine!
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