adazine
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Thanks ! The 2012 Suzuki GSX-R750 was the inspiration for this look. I liked the metallic silver on the air intakes and the black tail end. Wrapped the lower portion of the front fairing in gloss black and the tail is metallic black wrapped. Rear seat is done in a carbon fiber material, but I really don't like it and will change to a blacker carbon fiber material - it was a ***** to cover, but now I know how to do it for the next time. Recovered the front seat in a thicker vinyl on a spare seat that I bought off of eBay for $24.00 with all the hardware. The original seat is in the planning stage for a new cover and padding.Looks awesome! I spy some different color on the chin spoiler and fairing faux intakes, CF on rear seat grab rail.... what else?
The bike looks fantastic. Its not too flash, and not dull at all. I'm not completely sold on the grey ducts caps just yet, but its not my bike right? lol I personally ike the darker tip on the exhaust better. Take those front reflectors off and it'll clean the front end look up.... Who cares about visibility to other motoristsChanged the color of the Two Brothers exhaust tip and went with a darker metallic gray for the front air intake by the headers. Think I like the red tip better !
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Thanks ! The windscreen is painted black on the inside and was on the bike when I bought it. I have acquired a stock screen and plan on putting that one on soon. I took your advice and remove the reflectors which is a nice improvement to the appearance. The side marker lights should provide that function to other motorist. Every change in appearance does take some time to get use to and I often question whether or not it has improved the look of the bike. The red tip tool awhile to get use to, but it does give it a unique look, but also draws your eye to that area of the bike. For the intakes, I wanted to get rid of the plastic, cheap look of the bike and painting the parts helps with that. It also lessens the ugliness of that part of the bike which could have been designed better. Its fun to see what the bike can become by doing a few visual mods and a more personalized look. I would have preferred an all black FZ6R with the silver frame accents. All in all, I'm really enjoying this bike and for the money you can't find a better bike. Cheers !The bike looks fantastic. Its not too flash, and not dull at all. I'm not completely sold on the grey ducts caps just yet, but its not my bike right? lol I personally ike the darker tip on the exhaust better. Take those front reflectors off and it'll clean the front end look up.... Who cares about visibility to other motorists
Did you put a new windscreen on it? or did you tint that one?
After seeing what you did with the tail, I went ahead and did the same thing. Absolutely love it. Primed, wet sanded and went with a satin finish but after so much wet-sanding it looks semi-gloss.Thanks ! The windscreen is painted black on the inside and was on the bike when I bought it. I have acquired a stock screen and plan on putting that one on soon. I took your advice and remove the reflectors which is a nice improvement to the appearance. The side marker lights should provide that function to other motorist. Every change in appearance does take some time to get use to and I often question whether or not it has improved the look of the bike. The red tip tool awhile to get use to, but it does give it a unique look, but also draws your eye to that area of the bike. For the intakes, I wanted to get rid of the plastic, cheap look of the bike and painting the parts helps with that. It also lessens the ugliness of that part of the bike which could have been designed better. Its fun to see what the bike can become by doing a few visual mods and a more personalized look. I would have preferred an all black FZ6R with the silver frame accents. All in all, I'm really enjoying this bike and for the money you can't find a better bike. Cheers !
After seeing what you did with the tail, I went ahead and did the same thing. Absolutely love it. Primed, wet sanded and went with a satin finish but after so much wet-sanding it looks semi-gloss.
Nice work ! That's how I started out, but when I applied my clear coat it didn't go well and I wrapped it. I prefer it being painted and will eventually try again. The satin/semi gloss look is what I was going for also. Your bike should go faster now !!