Headed for NAKED!!

[armystrong]

After much consideration, hand wringing, and sleepless nights I finally decided to leap off the "naked" cliff. Thanks to Davidsa1 for providing the parts list and offering to help along the way when needed. I'm sure I'll be calling him as I go. If mine comes out half as hot as David's I'll be satisfied.

After removing the fairing there's no turning back. Now I have to start on my brackets and work the wiring...should be an adventure.

Also thanks to Wavex for the naked conversion video on youtube...it got me off to a good start also.

I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.

Here are a few pics of where I stand right now...It's the biggest project I've ever attempted on my FZ6 and I'm really excited about it. Wish me luck!

Armystrong!

 

[wrightme43]

It really feels different with out a fairing, just a whole different feel to the bike.

 

[notjohndavid]

WOOOOOO NAKED!!!!!!! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

ot: what do you think of the scorpio alarm?

 

[armystrong]

It was on the bike when I bought it and I like it. Even though my bike is usually garaged, the alarm comes in handy when I park somewhere that I'm not sure about. It's a good piece of kit.

WOOOOOO NAKED!!!!!!! :rockon: :rockon: :rockon:

ot: what do you think of the scorpio alarm?

 

[jsw4178]

Sweet! I have been thinking about the same
thing but lack the nerves and money.
Good luck! I look forward to seeing your progress.

 

[SovietRobot]

When I took off my fairing I had to fight myself not to go naked.
It just looks so right.

Good luck on your conversion

 

[Smittyboy]

That'll be a sexy little setup!

 

[DefyInertia]

Gotta love the silver 2004. You've got good taste, my friend. Message sent about the left-over parts.

From this...

To this...

and she needs a few finishing touches

 

[SovietRobot]

DI, did you paint/powdercoat your wheels or buy/steal black ones?

 

[DefyInertia]

DI, did you paint/powdercoat your wheels or buy/steal black ones?

I stole them from yo' mamma...along with the swingarm.

 

[crx81]

I was in the same boat as you and, after doing it, never want to go back! The bike will feel completely different, in a good way. Someday, I'd like to tackle a naked Goldwing project....

 

[armystrong]

Ok I've been taking baby steps on my naked project and today I took a few more.

I fabricated the mount (based on davidsa1's mount) for my speedo and mounted it up to see how it fit. I think it came out pretty good after a few adjustments. I still need to smooth the mount out some and I plan on painting all the fabricated mounts for the speedo and light flat black once I get them all just like I want them (shape, length, position, etc).

The journey continues::thumbup:

 

[davidsa1]

Lookin good Marc.

 

[crx81]

One problem I had was with the stinking speedo connector being right there and how to hide it. I wound up lengthening the whole thing so that the connector could be hidden under the tank. Something you might want to consider...

 

[armystrong]

One problem I had was with the stinking speedo connector being right there and how to hide it. I wound up lengthening the whole thing so that the connector could be hidden under the tank. Something you might want to consider...

Thanks. I'm going to hide all my wires behind the windscreen that going to go on front. Hopefully I'll finish fabricating the light mounts and get the screen on in the next few days. I'll post up some pics once I get it on. I gotta sale some stuff so I can get the mirrors and new grips/ bar ends I want. Further down the line is a new set of handlebars too.

 

[ITSME]

Once you go naked, well you know the rest. GOOD LUCK with the conversion let us know if we can be of any help.

 

[armystrong]

UPDATE: Headed for NAKED!!

Ok...I struggled for a bit trying to fabricate the mounting system for my light and signals, but I think I'm pretty close. After cutting, re-cutting, drilling, re-drilling, filing, bending, cursing, and praying, I think I'm about 95% there.:rockon:

Thanks again to Davidsa1 for answering my private messages and even taking a phone call or two when I had questions.

The signals are on. I just need to make a few adjustments, straighten, tighten, clean everything up and finish the windscreen and wiring and I'll be officially naked. I was suprised at how tight and sturdy the mounting system is.

I'll put the mirrors on once I figure out how in the world to do it.

A few pics:

 

[davidsa1]

Looking good!:thumbup:

 

[DefyInertia]

Nice....

Is there additional hardware that goes with those mirrors?

 

[armystrong]

I ordered mirrors and the mounting adapters, but I think I need something else.

I just found the attached picture from a wavex post and I need the two bottoom pieces to "lift" the mirrors and attach them to the handle bars.. Can't figure out where to get them...searched all over PJs.