Evolving Courage - My FZ6R Mod Project

[StarZero81]

One of my really spiritual friends told me, one of my purposes during this lifetime was to "evolve my courage". Obviously that can be interpreted multiple ways, but it was one of the key statements that helped me to determine my course. With that statement in mind I decided to name my bike "Courage", so that my quest to evolve my courage can be seen in both a literal and spiritual/mental sense(I'm not offended if you don't believe in such things).

Anyway, this post will be where where I display Courage and the changes I make to her. I will simply change the link to the images as the mods are added so the pictures shown are always the most current. But all my photos will be uploaded to my gallery as well if you wish to see what she looked like beforehand.

Below are the most current pictures:

 

[StarZero81]

7-12-12

These were taken yesterday. Only mods installed so far are the Fender Eliminator and MotoDynamic Integrated Tail Light.

Next on the Agenda:

To finally install the Shogun frame sliders I purchases a couple weeks ago lol.

 

[JT]

subscribed......

 

[MNGreg]

Bike looks nice (of course Blue makes it look even better! ). Like the tail light also.

Some reflective wheel striping would look good on her also. Cant wait to see the mods

 

[StarZero81]

Some reflective wheel striping would look good on her also.

Agreed, I'm trying to decide exactly how I want her to look. Reflective wheel stripes are definitely on the list though. Once I decide what I'm gonna do I'll post the list on here.

 

[StarZero81]

Just a quick update. I haven't installed any more mods as of yet as I was on vacation last week. I hadn't actually ordered anything new as I needed to see just how much I would spend while on vacation. Now that I'm back, it turns out my financial situation took a slight(hopefully temporary) downturn so I will not be able to order all the mods I want as quickly as I want so this will be slow process.

In the short term I have Shogun frame sliders I still need to install, but I wanted to wait until I have a couple of the other parts so I only have to take off the fairings once to do the installs. I'm going to order Proton flush turn signals, and rascal grafik reflective wheel stripes(white) today.

Hopefully I'll be able to get it all installed this week/weekend.

 

[StarZero81]

8/16/12

Finally got off my lazy butt and installed the Shogun Frame Sliders. The pix on the original post are updated. Persistent money issues have continued to prevent me from buying any other modz, so I will only update this post further once new mods are actually in my possession. Below is my wish list so far(in the LIKELY order I will obtain them):

-Proton flush turn signals
-Rascal Grafik Rim Stripes
-Custom Decals
-Grips(haven't set my mind on a particular set yet)
-Levers
-Marthy Viper exhaust
-PCV

 

[JT]

I’m glad there are many others with modwhore tendencies too. lol

 

[Rabbitman109]

The bike is looking good man. Let me know if I can help in the lighting category. I can get the HID projector kits at a discount, plus install them for you if you are unsure. Check my sig for the retrofitting thread.

 

[StarZero81]

Oh yea! HIDs are on the list too, I'll definitely hit you up when I get to those. I don't ride at night very often but when I do, improved lighting would be nice. Also I want to put underbody LEDs on there too, probably going white with those.

 

[StarZero81]

8-23-12

Updated pix on original post. Crappy scenery but it got dark so I had to finish the work in there. I'll take prettier pix tomorrow. Installed mods:

-Rascal Grafik White Rim Stripes, trickier to install than I expected. Definitely not perfect but close enough for me, except for the front right side(which you can see the ginormous gap). I'll probably order another set and redo it.

-Proton Flush Mount Turn Signals: Love the way they look, but it seems I need to order a regulator, as the sequential function on my integrated tail light no longer functions properly(it just flashes solid really fast).

-Immortal Graphix White XXX Style Tank Pad: Love how this came out

All in all the bike looks a LOT better now IMO. Still have a couple small things to get. Namely underbody LEDs, grips, bar ends, levers and I will probably either paint or plasti-dip certain parts of the bike to add more white to it. After that I'll be done with mods for this season. Next on the shopping list will be re-evaluating my gear. Looking at upgrading my helmet and getting new pants and boots. Also, I can start saving for the expensive mods I want for next season(exhaust, pcv, hids).

 

[bobby bo bonsin]

Looks tough man! Love the white accents on the blue especially the wheel stripes.

Hello my real name is Adam.

 

[StarZero81]

9-7-12

Finally another update

-Debadged the front
-Properly wire managed the protons
-Fixed the wheel stripe spacing on the front right wheel
-Plasti-dipped the rear grab bar, front air intakes, and I forgot what the lower front piece is called haha

I REALLY like how it turned out from a looks standpoint, but plasti-dip has its quirks. Namely the white catches and shows all kinds of dirt and stuff. Also I don't think I put enough coats on the grab bar because the dip is easily damaged so I need to touch it up.