My New 09 SF
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My New 09 SF
New member here, just picked my 09 up about 3 weeks ago with 0.3 miles and have 1500 or so miles on it now. I do alot of highway riding so I picked up a 14t counter sprocket and an FMF powercore4 muffler. I have some new ideas for the bike but i'm trying to do things slowly so I don't interest in this project. I chopped the tail up last night and I think it came out good. I'll be posting all kinds of updates here over the next few months. I ordered a sumo fender for it today, I want taller seat foam and handle bars/hand guards next week, remove the airbox and move the battery/overflow tank under the seat and finish my slim fiberglass KTM style side panels over the next 2 weeks, FMF header after that, and then a 351cc kit and hose kit when i'm out of things to do. I like making my own stuff, luckily this bike has tons of improvements to be made!
I think I cut close to 8 inches off the subframe and reused to stock quick disconnect for the tail and license plate lights. Saved a few pounds off the back, the license plate is tucked away but still clearly visible
I think I cut close to 8 inches off the subframe and reused to stock quick disconnect for the tail and license plate lights. Saved a few pounds off the back, the license plate is tucked away but still clearly visible
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I got around to installing the DynoJet kit and pulling the top of the airbox/snorkel off. Bike runs like a champ, wheelies in second! I'll get some updated pics, just had my license plate come in so all wiring is done on that too. Custom graphics soooooon
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Welcome to KF and congrats on the nice looking ride.
Since you plan on running this ride on the streets more, think about a different fender since you removed/cleaned up the rear section. Unless of course the water and mud spray is not that bad.
Since you plan on running this ride on the streets more, think about a different fender since you removed/cleaned up the rear section. Unless of course the water and mud spray is not that bad.
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For the front I installed a Cycra SM fender, looks nice and just BARELY clears the frame, not enough of a problem to worry about cutting it. It may touch the frame while i'm riding down the freeway but sitting still it's about 1/2 cm from it.
Terrible picture I took tonight, I need a real camera
On another note I ran out of gas tonight, like officially sputtered to a stop at a light. I was testing to see how many miles to a tank I am averaging since I do alot of highway riding.. 125 miles/ 2.0 gallons = 62.5MPG. Not bad considering the little motor is having it's *** kicked at freeway speeds. Gearing sounds like a cheap option but I don't want to sacrifice any grunt. I read a thread here that said the stock counter-sprocket was a 13T so I ordered a 14T and installed it. Found out quickly it was the stock size. I'll have to order the new one Tuesday
I initially wanted to replace the bars with some Pro Tapers but I adjusted the angle/height and I like how high they sit now. I guess I won't replace them until the stockers bend.
Next on the agenda will be the side panels. I have made fiberglass panels before and they can be tricky but alot of fun to make. If I get any free time this week i'll post some progress pics.
Here is a PS of what I am working towards:
I couldn't find a good image of the powercore4 so I used that one
Last edited by Bazzy; 05-29-2011 at 06:36 AM.