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[teapot39]

Hi!

Just wanted to share with you guys my little project that I finally started last weekend. I had my fz for a good two years now and never had anything bad to say about it (except maybe when she needed her TPS replaced), but I fell even more in love when I saw her naked rolleyes. I thought about it for a while and decided that it was time to go for it and that I could always switch back anyway if I didn't like it.

So, with this http://www.600riders.com/forum/fz6-streetfighter/17429-my-latest-fz6-naked-conversion.html as my inspiration, I ordered that headlight, some T-bolt clamps on ebay and a new FZ1 handlebar. A friend of mine will also also cut me some SV650 brackets using the template found here.

So this is it for now, I won't be able to update the thread really often as I can only work on it during the weekends and I haven't received a single part yet, but in the meantime if you have any tips or advices you are welcome to share them!

 

[Geoff]

Goodluck, and keep us posted, btw, your second picture is BOTM worthy

 

[Yasko]

I think the 04s, and 05s look best naked.:rockon:

 

[teapot39]

Thanks for your comments!

I received my headlight! So beautiful :drool: Can't install it yet since I don't have my brackets (but I did receive the t-bolts clamps). I tried to get a preview of the final look using an empty water bottle to hold it and with the speedometer leaning on top.
I also ordered a few ebay goodies and a pair of mirrors that I will show when they get here.

 

[teapot39]

So! To get more work done this week I've decided to quit my job and start selling some of my organs to finance my motorcycle projects. :thumbup:

Nahhh, I did quit my job and had some free time but it's because a few weeks ago I got an offer for a new, better one closer to where I used to live and took the opportunity. I start next week!

Anyway, this week I was able to make my headlight brackets since the ones my friend was supposed to make didn't seem like they were coming anytime soon. I also received and installed my FZ1 handlebar, some gray/white reflective vinyl stripes for the wheels and a little something I found in the WebBikeWorld garage sale!

Everything is working pretty well so far, next things to do will be to find or build a speedo bracket, install some mirrors (that I should receive soon), hide the wire clusters and a few more things to adjust. Also, question for all of you who have a belly pan/lower cowl installed. Does yours get damaged a lot by road debris? Because I had one installed, but on my first long trip with the bike 3 out of the 4 mounting tabs of the brackets broke and it was holding on on by a screw and a tie-wrap for a few kilometers before I stopped and saw it. When I took it off, the front was pretty damaged but I don't know if it is because it maybe have rubbed against the road or if it is ''normal'' damage. It is one of the ebay lower cowl that comes from Lithuania.

 

[teapot39]

Hi guys,
Somebody made me realize I haven't posted pictures of the final result so here are some I took in April just after a little snowfall.
Also a pic of my deceased Roof Boxer. A friend wanted to try it before buying one and crashed (he recovered and is now in top shape!). My helmet had a short life, but at least it probably saved another. Also I wont miss it too much since I got to choose a new one which should be at my door soon!

 

[TeacherJoe]

The bike is cool, but I really like the pics. The ruined greenhouse and the outdoor shots are great. Your bike is filthy, which I appreciate. Does it really live out in the snow? There are no tire tracks or footprints. All in all, a great presentation. Oh, and I like the bird cage.

Joe

 

[redballs]

The Hand guards and the mirrors are a very nice touch. The headlight also came out looking surprisingly really good.

 

[teapot39]

Thanks guys! But don't worry, I usually take really good care of my bike, or at least the best I can. It was in the snow because I really wanted to ride as soon as possible to try all my mods, but not even a few days after I took it out, snow was falling again. The pics are at my parent's house and I couldn't bring it back to my place because of the frozen roads.
I also really like the dirty look, but as I said I usually keep it clean as much as possible but I can't do it in the colder months since I have no heated place to do it (even in the sun the greenhouse stays pretty cold ).