Almost 9 years and finally...

racedoll · 05-07-2013, 10:13 PM

I finally made some modifications to my bike after almost 9 years of ownership.

I "designed" a fender eliminator and had a couple guys make it for me.. too cheap to buy one. Plus I wanted to have a license plate light and use certain turn signals so it kind of needed to be custom.

I also bought a slip-on exhaust... hence the reason I was asking about oval vs round and material. I had already bought what I wanted, but was curious anyway. Dropped from 13lbs to about 4lbs. I think I heard my bike sigh when I took off the factory muffler.

Sorry - not the best picture. Will take a better one another day.

pauldun170 · 05-07-2013, 10:19 PM

How many miles do you have on it now?

racedoll · 05-07-2013, 10:20 PM

20,733

Rangerscott · 05-07-2013, 11:53 PM

Dont feel cheap about tye fender eliminator. Those things are stupid priced.

Porkchop · 05-08-2013, 12:09 AM

The Hindle looks sick...

I know what you mean about the weight though. My bike already had the Leo Vinces on it, but the original owner turned the box in with the original exhaust cans, so the dealer gave them to me. Jesus H Christ.... I picked up that box and was not ready for that kind of weight. I think I almost dropped it on my foot.

I can only imagine what that kind of weight would have done to the handling and acceleration...

Porkchop · 05-08-2013, 12:10 AM

PS- I spy a gen 5 VFR tucked behind yours??? Eric's???

Rangerscott · 05-08-2013, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

PS- I spy a gen 5 VFR tucked behind yours??? Eric's???

Good eye. By looking at the.mirrors, its a 98-99.

racedoll · 05-08-2013, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Good eye. By looking at the.mirrors, its a 98-99.

Good guess. It's a 98 VFR and is Erik's.

And thank you PorkChop. I am pleased with the Hindle thus far. I can't wait to hear it when I take it down the road and the packing settles more.

Rangerscott · 05-08-2013, 04:36 PM

I just get lucky with ebay on slip ons. Ill never pay even close to full price for a slip. Call me cheap but I think they are way over priced.

racedoll · 05-08-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Sixxxxer

It only took me 3 years to put a slip on...On. Pissed i didnt do it sooner.

Love kawi green...Looks good!

Me too. It's the only color this one came in so you don't get much choice.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

I just get lucky with ebay on slip ons. Ill never pay even close to full price for a slip. Call me cheap but I think they are way over priced.

With the bike being as old as it is, I got stuff on clearance. One benefit of waiting so long,

05-08-2013, 12:09 AM	#5
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	The Hindle looks sick... I know what you mean about the weight though. My bike already had the Leo Vinces on it, but the original owner turned the box in with the original exhaust cans, so the dealer gave them to me. Jesus H Christ.... I picked up that box and was not ready for that kind of weight. I think I almost dropped it on my foot. I can only imagine what that kind of weight would have done to the handling and acceleration... __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

05-08-2013, 12:10 AM	#6
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	PS- I spy a gen 5 VFR tucked behind yours??? Eric's??? __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

05-07-2013, 10:20 PM	#3
racedoll AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: '04 Kawasaki ZX6RR Posts: 3,392	20,733

05-07-2013, 11:53 PM	#4
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Dont feel cheap about tye fender eliminator. Those things are stupid priced.

05-08-2013, 04:36 PM	#9
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I just get lucky with ebay on slip ons. Ill never pay even close to full price for a slip. Call me cheap but I think they are way over priced.