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I really like how Variable9 has tracked and documented all of his work, and while my ambitions don't go that far in the least, I thought I would start a thread of what I have done, and what has yet to be accomplished. I'll try to update this when I have new pictures, but after this, updates might be spotty while I work on finishing my thesis and PCS'ing to Wichita Falls. As a bit of background, the bike came into my possession in October with ~17K miles on it, and it's my first bike. I know (or rather knew) next to nothing about bike maintenance, so I'm learning everything in the process.
What's been done:
- Mounted GIVI rack and E360s
- Mounted GIVI A760 (since removed)
- Motosliders
- T-Rex Racing swingarm spools/sliders
- New Pilot Roads
- Replaced coolant with Engine Ice
- Sonic Springs, .9 with 20wt fork oil
- New NGK plugs
- Smoke colored Galfer SS lines front and rear (w/3 speed bleeders)
- Destickered
- Dereflectored (though the bags/tail have my own reflective tape on them for now)
- Traxxion Dynamics fork guards
- Duc Monster fairing
- DIY undertail (thanks RoadKill)
- Bar-end mirrors, Motrax
To do list:
- 636 Shock install with battery box spacers (will get installed after I move most likely)
- Something with the exhaust (either chop myself to see what happens, or get a slip-on)
- New front signals
- Custom solo seat cowl (in the works)
- GSXR side-stand swap (lowest priority, we'll see what happens)
- Some cosmetic clean-up work
Pictures:
The day I picked it up:
Mounting the GIVI rack:
Working on the forks in my lab at school:
De-covered and de-foamed rear seat, getting ready to be hacked up:
New fairing:
Not bad for 20 bucks, but it does have a small crack that needs a little TLC.
Thanks for reading and any feedback suggestions. I'm still not entirely sure what direction I want to take with the bike, so I think I will continue to do relatively small things until I'm happy
What's been done:
- Mounted GIVI rack and E360s
- Mounted GIVI A760 (since removed)
- Motosliders
- T-Rex Racing swingarm spools/sliders
- New Pilot Roads
- Replaced coolant with Engine Ice
- Sonic Springs, .9 with 20wt fork oil
- New NGK plugs
- Smoke colored Galfer SS lines front and rear (w/3 speed bleeders)
- Destickered
- Dereflectored (though the bags/tail have my own reflective tape on them for now)
- Traxxion Dynamics fork guards
- Duc Monster fairing
- DIY undertail (thanks RoadKill)
- Bar-end mirrors, Motrax
To do list:
- 636 Shock install with battery box spacers (will get installed after I move most likely)
- Something with the exhaust (either chop myself to see what happens, or get a slip-on)
- New front signals
- Custom solo seat cowl (in the works)
- GSXR side-stand swap (lowest priority, we'll see what happens)
- Some cosmetic clean-up work
Pictures:
The day I picked it up:

Mounting the GIVI rack:

Working on the forks in my lab at school:



De-covered and de-foamed rear seat, getting ready to be hacked up:

New fairing:

Not bad for 20 bucks, but it does have a small crack that needs a little TLC.

Thanks for reading and any feedback suggestions. I'm still not entirely sure what direction I want to take with the bike, so I think I will continue to do relatively small things until I'm happy