A quick run down: I traded a snowmobile
about 9 years ago for it, she was in 3 boxes and a 3" round tub! as you
can imagine, having no instructions, it was a bit of a challenge, yet I
managed in It has yet to let me down (besides running out of gas!)
Anyway, I've done a few "mods" of my own and thought you might be
interested in knowing some of the really trick things you can do to
really spruce it up! makes a big difference appearance wise too! unless
of course you insistent on keeping it totally stock of course....I have
pics attached so you can see for yourself!
1. remove the "rear fender" ( always thought it
was sort of big)
2. K&N makes a hi-flo filter, couple of 1" holes
in the side of the air filter lid makes a HUGE difference!
I actually found that an FZ600 exhaust 4 into 1
really fits!! And sounds cool too! again really helps for performance
and we both know how much the stock mufflers weigh....found this on on
eBay for $26.00 complete with shipping!
3. I fit up a Avon 150 rear tire. I slightly
shaved the sides of the tire (the part radians we never meant to use) so
it would fit between the swingarm. You could also add a 1/2 link to the
chain and get the same effect, but ass the x-ring chain brakes in, i
fits better and better
4. I replaced the front head tube reflectors with
cut out polished aluminum pieces that i made myself to tuck in the
signals a little bit and clean up how wide the bike looks for its size.
When they flash at nite it lights up the whole front end on that side,
looks really cool!
5. replaced the rear signals with really small
"bullets" again to "narrow" the bike a little.
6. I always thought bike should have round head
lights, so I put one on.
7. Added lower rise bars that give you a bit more
control of the bike, puts the rider a bit more over the bars....has a
really controlled feel
8 Bar end mirrors.
9. Progressive rear shocks and front springs gives
it a really competitive ride...
10. I rejetted the carbs and synced them in tune,
it really gets up and goes now, on a dyno, ive almost got 68 hp!! before
the engine mods it was at a baffleing 56hp....woohoo!!
11. Removed, polished and clear anodized the upper
triple tree and the rear grab bar.
The bike had been laid down 2 times in the front,
so the gauge covers are a bit "garrfed" and the bezel for the stock head
lamp was crooked and scratched pretty bad, thought this might give it a
fresh" look. The frame and engine need a good going through , but for
now, Im just going to ride it and get into the resto next winter...
Anyway, Im really proud to be a RAD owner, thought
you might be interested to see what ive come up with.....
OH YEA!! almost forgot...The paint!! The drips are
3-D "chrome illusion" maybe you'll see some of the different colors if I
can catch the sun just right...
~Mark
