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    VTR1000f build. With pics.

    Hey all, joined yesterday & a few people said to show pics of progress, so here it is.

    Started with this,



    Then to this,



    Ended up like this,



    Then decided to build a fighter, so here we go, Hope you enjoy.
    Might need some help along the way .
    Last edited by aaa123; 05-01-2023 at 02:47 PM.

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    Had these,



    And these,



    So I did this,
















    So basically 5kg each for stockers, without hardware.



    And ended up with 6kg for the pair of Carbon cans, with hardware .

    Last edited by aaa123; 04-06-2014 at 04:50 PM.

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    This is my work area , so I will apologize in advance if some of my pics are not the best.


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    I know its been done before, but I love the Buell XB headlight, so that's what I'm using.



    Then I got this, yes I love carbon fiber too.



    I have my twin headlight wiring set up, this allows me to run low beam & high beam together.





    And we have light !



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    Where did you get the carbon sleeves from?

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    Yep, that's the sort of posts and photos we were talking about mate! Good stuff. Keep it coming.

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    Love the cans mate, good job! (They are about 50% too long though )

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    Quote Originally Posted by TurboKat View Post
    Where did you get the carbon sleeves from?
    Ebay, but it was around 3 or 4 years ago. They do pop up now and then. You can get replacement sleeves from Yoshimura.

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    Quote Originally Posted by M.V. View Post
    Love the cans mate, good job! (They are about 50% too long though )
    Thanks M.V

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gix11 View Post
    Yep, that's the sort of posts and photos we were talking about mate! Good stuff. Keep it coming.
    Thanks Gix11.

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    I only have hand tools & limited space, so keep the laughter to a minimum when you see my sub-frame swap !

    I got a 2004-2007 cbr1000rr sub-frame,



    I made some brackets out of 3mm x 32mm x 32mm Aluminium angle, I used 3 stacked together for each side.
    So the brackets are 9mm thick, the sub-frame supports me and if I stand at the back of the bike I can lift the rear wheel off the ground by pulling up on the sub-frame. I'm no engineer, so if anyone see's some thing wrong with my sub-frame brackets let me know !




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    Then I had to make a tray to hold the battery & electric's, it may not look like much, but it took me forever to make.



    Also got a new Mosfet R/R, as the VTR's R/R's are not the best.



    With the CBR's seat in the stock position on the sub-frame there is a gap of 5cm between the seat & tank, so I have moved the seat bracket forward 5cm & also the rear fairing & rear seat all need to come forward 5cm. Sounds simple enough, but a lot of time measuring, then drilling new holes & making brackets.






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    Nice work so far!
    Any ideas on those butt ugly radiators? I have had a couple of VTRs and the stumbling block has always been the cooling system.

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    Looking good love the vfr's

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    Not 100% sure on the subframe multi plate aluminium mounting idea mate. The stresses and strains of road riding are a lot stronger than you think. I would be getting a length of steel box section or tube if it were me.

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    the only problem i see with the subframe is that it's butt ugly. i would be rethinking that one if i were you.

    Post some more close up pictures of where the subframe meets the frame and we can all try nut out a better idea for you.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruisecontrol View Post
    Nice work so far!
    Any ideas on those butt ugly radiators? I have had a couple of VTRs and the stumbling block has always been the cooling system.
    Hey thanks Cruisecontrol,

    I was thinking about mounting the right hand side rad up front & moving the oil cooler. Not sure yet, I didn't like the side mount rads at first, but now I don't mind them !?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dano919 View Post
    Looking good love the vfr's
    Thanking you kindly Dano919.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Gix11 View Post
    Not 100% sure on the subframe multi plate aluminium mounting idea mate. The stresses and strains of road riding are a lot stronger than you think. I would be getting a length of steel box section or tube if it were me.
    I'm not 100% sure either, I think it will do for now & I think it will be ok for a test ride round the block. Will still be thinking about it & I am all ears to hear what you & others have to say about it.
    The top sub-frame mount is a direct fit to the top frame mount & uses the original bolts, so the top mount is all good.
    Last edited by aaa123; 06-06-2014 at 09:13 PM.

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