Reshaped My Side Panels
#12
Decided against the white plastics and going back to black. Sanding them down and then spraying so they are extra gloss black.
I found some parts from an old project and decided to throw on a 2008 R6 taillight to the bike. Looks sick, brighter than the last one i was using. When I hit the brake, it lit up my entire garage. I'm not done with the bezel yet, it's just mounted right now. I need to go pick up some plastic sheets to finish it up.
I also got both side panels to the shape I want, now I just need to finish smoothing them out before paint. The process is long but once it's complete the panels will look factory
And here's a bonus shot of my headlight
I found some parts from an old project and decided to throw on a 2008 R6 taillight to the bike. Looks sick, brighter than the last one i was using. When I hit the brake, it lit up my entire garage. I'm not done with the bezel yet, it's just mounted right now. I need to go pick up some plastic sheets to finish it up.
I also got both side panels to the shape I want, now I just need to finish smoothing them out before paint. The process is long but once it's complete the panels will look factory
And here's a bonus shot of my headlight
#14
No process shots, I always forget. So I am finishing the rear fender right now, the light cover looks pretty good. I decided to use krylon gloss black after I sanded it all down.. I'm on the 3rd coat now and it just looks terrible. Not sure what went wrong after 5 coats I'm going to clear coat it, if it's still bad I might actually shoot myself
#16
Paint didn't turn out very good. Luckily I only tried the back fender first. I switched to a new front fender as well, it fits perfectly with the lines
My other camera died, here's some low res ones until tomorrow when I get a chance to take some real ones. I only get 1 day off every week and I never get a chance to finish my project bike
My other camera died, here's some low res ones until tomorrow when I get a chance to take some real ones. I only get 1 day off every week and I never get a chance to finish my project bike
#17
For the rear fender, I took an '08 R6 taillight, PW'd brackets to hold it in place. Then I took about 4 inches off a front fender and cut the right shape out of the middle. once I got it looking good, I PW'd the cover over all the nasty seams and welds/brackets. Sand, paint, BAM bright taillight that looks killer
My next project after I finish painting will be making the headlight bezel. I'm still kinda drawing out what i want. I'll be using the OEM top section at least
Cutting the left side of the subframe and welding a new support.
Considering taller seat foam.. we'll see
It's about time for a new rear tire as well so I am probably going with a 140/70-17.
Shorty levers, hand guards
Once I get bored I might work on the motor.. that always means something bad for the bike at hand. It's usually my blowing the motor up making it fast or just dropping in a bigger motor. I wish the DRZ could fit, too tall though
Last edited by Bazzy; 10-13-2011 at 06:19 AM.
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