yeah the r6 tail looks awesome [8D]i wondering if anyone had used one yet. they are so tiny how muchof a pain in the arse woud it be to fab a subframe to adapt it to another bike?quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC
Smokey have a look at the new yamaha r6 tail unit
its sweet,i'll be thinking of using it on my
next bike.
somebody on here has it on a gixxer
but i can't find the link.
what about the tail on slamdogs r1, does anyone know what that is as i reckon that is one of the better looking fighters going around?
found the link for the r6 tail
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/for...?TOPIC_ID=3324
Got the tail section I'm gonna use.. It's just sitting in place right now and will need a little trimming but I thought I'd post an update.
As you can see in the pics, the subframe still needs some work but I'm on it...
should look good smokey, post more progress pics.
Large , where are u wen we need u.....pics need downsizing.....hehehehe
Mate, your progress and your photo updates are awesome. Keep 'em, coming.
stupid question time.........how does one fit the new tail to the old sub frame, do you make up fibreglass tabs off the tail unit or do you weld in bars etc to suit the tail?? im not doing it at the mo but do intend too.
Both......hahahahaha
I actually just bought an R1 frame that I'm going to cut and modify to work on the 900RR. My plan was to just modify my stock Honda subframe but when I bought the 00-01 R1 race tail, I figured I'd see if I could find a subframe to match. The 00-01 R1's have welded subframes so I had to buy the full frame and I'll have to cut off what I need. It should still save me allot of work and look much cleaner in the end. I'll have to decide how to mount the tail once I get the frame work done but I'm sure it will involve adding some mouting tabs and an undertail.
Thats what i done smokey{when i had the blade},i got an r1 subframe
and welded the front of the blade subframe on to it.
this is it here
http://www.streetfighters.com.au/for...?TOPIC_ID=1398
..and remember, you don't have to line the front of the plastics up with the tank. If you want to make it a bit shorter at the back slide it past and below the tank and chop the seat up. That's what I did on mine:
My photo edit skills suck but this is where I was thinking of trimming it. In the photo the fairing is as far forward as possible. The frame is wider than the fairing at that point. I don't want to change the angle and I would like it to line up with the bottom of the tank. I think the only way is to trim it. It's only about 2 inches and I can cut it parallel line to the down line of the frame. What do you guys think?
I just noticed you guys seem to have the shorter tail off a 02-03 R1. Maybe I need to re-think this.
The blue one you see on my bike is the '98 model R1 mate. As for trimming yours, that's a good idea, but might take a bit of mastercrafting to get some new mounting holes/points at the front without it cracking from vibration as so many after thought holes do in plastics.
Yeah, I thought about that too that's why I bought a fiberglass fairing. I figured I could add some tabs for under the seat as opposed to drilling holes on the side like they are now. I may just see if I can find a newer model fairing like yours and test fit it before I do anything to this one. Thanks for you insight..quote:Originally posted by Gix11
The blue one you see on my bike is the '98 model R1 mate. As for trimming yours, that's a good idea, but might take a bit of mastercrafting to get some new mounting holes/points at the front without it cracking from vibration as so many after thought holes do in plastics.
Smokey the race version of the 02/03 r1 tail
is very square and i think the model you are using is the way to go
just my 10 cent worth.
i'll post one that i had on a blade when i get a chance
for you to look at.
I think your right, I decided to go forward with my original idea and I just bought something today that should make my job much easier. Love to see pics of yours.quote:Originally posted by FIGHTERMC
Smokey the race version of the 02/03 r1 tail
is very square and i think the model you are using is the way to go
just my 10 cent worth.
i'll post one that i had on a blade when i get a chance
for you to look at.
Sorry forgot the pic. This 00-01 R1 subframe is on it's way to me.
like the subframe it's the way to go mate
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