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So parts finally came in. Been a long couple days getting everything set up and still have work to do!
So far I have put on a bunch of Woodcraft stuff. I am a big Woodcraft fan
Clip ons, frame sliders, rear sets, ignition switch delete, and stator side case cover. I also put Catalyst Composites bodywork. In the pics you will see I have my SV650 front end on it. This is just temporary until I get my R3 forks back. I sent them to @pattonme to have cartridge internals put in. The SV front end bolts right up with no modification. I wouldn't call it much of an improvement though, other than the dual front discs. I don't think the R3 really needs dual discs though. (IMO)
Taking the factory foot pegs apart was a pain though! I actually had to heat the brake pedal side up in order to get it apart. There was so much loctite on the bolt it had oozed onto the spacer washer.
While the Catalyst Composite body work fit up very nicely, it is much stiffer than I had wanted. It seems to be becoming more flexible as I move it around, but still not as flexible as what the Sharkskinz has traditionally been.
I still need to fit up the Penske shock. It is going to be wrapped with graphics though. One of our local graphics places was looking for a donor bike to test out and showcase their abilities for motorcycles. My bike is going to be their show bike.
When putting the bodywork on I had to remove one of the heat shields for the exhaust. Not really an issue, just something to be aware of. Not an issue if you have a full race system. That is the last thing to do on my upgrade list though.
If you do plan on putting race bodywork on, you will need to either keep some of the grommets and spacers for the tank and side pieces. So glad I hadn't sold any of that stuff yet so I had it around to use!
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So far I have put on a bunch of Woodcraft stuff. I am a big Woodcraft fan
Clip ons, frame sliders, rear sets, ignition switch delete, and stator side case cover. I also put Catalyst Composites bodywork. In the pics you will see I have my SV650 front end on it. This is just temporary until I get my R3 forks back. I sent them to @pattonme to have cartridge internals put in. The SV front end bolts right up with no modification. I wouldn't call it much of an improvement though, other than the dual front discs. I don't think the R3 really needs dual discs though. (IMO)
Taking the factory foot pegs apart was a pain though! I actually had to heat the brake pedal side up in order to get it apart. There was so much loctite on the bolt it had oozed onto the spacer washer.
While the Catalyst Composite body work fit up very nicely, it is much stiffer than I had wanted. It seems to be becoming more flexible as I move it around, but still not as flexible as what the Sharkskinz has traditionally been.
I still need to fit up the Penske shock. It is going to be wrapped with graphics though. One of our local graphics places was looking for a donor bike to test out and showcase their abilities for motorcycles. My bike is going to be their show bike.
When putting the bodywork on I had to remove one of the heat shields for the exhaust. Not really an issue, just something to be aware of. Not an issue if you have a full race system. That is the last thing to do on my upgrade list though.
If you do plan on putting race bodywork on, you will need to either keep some of the grommets and spacers for the tank and side pieces. So glad I hadn't sold any of that stuff yet so I had it around to use!
