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Finally found some headlights that I like.....
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What a change it has made to the look of the bike!

So what else can I now do to it?

Looks sweet, how you liking the clip-ons?

Next? How about removing the airbox and putting a couple of pods on  [thumbsup]

nice man!  [thumbsup]

I like  [thumbsup]

Looks sweet

Clip ons are good...I dont have them set real low, just a slight downwards angle.  They felt low when I first put them on, but I could probably drop them a bit more now.  Got them direct from the manufacture in the US....Apex manufacturing if your interested.  The owner is a nice guy who was really helpful & knew his stuff.  Price was pretty good to!
http://www.apexmfg.com/cliponsstore.html (http://www.apexmfg.com/cliponsstore.html)

Now the pods are a very good idea!  I've put the on a few older custom bikes, but never thought of them on this....now you've got me thinking.  Is there anything I need to worry about (ie sensors etc) if I remove the air box?  Do you know what size pods I would need?

Cheers
Tony

To tell you the truth Tony, I have no idea. I have seen it on some of the US members bikes and like the way it opens up the frame, but I have no idea how to do it.

Try here...
http://www.tpoparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=59&osCsid=m6aha6dafrlv7dpa5pbp6rqb35 (http://www.tpoparts.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=59&osCsid=m6aha6dafrlv7dpa5pbp6rqb35)

nice set of lights Tony.
How do they compare vision wise to the original one?

hey mate love the new lights, where did you get the lights from?

did you install the lights yourself?

Thanks WRXMY99. I've already found their site & have been checking out their kits...pretty much a straight bolt on.  I've been bouncing a few emails to Allan over there & he's pretty helpful.

Hey Vossy, they are only for show! :D...to be honest I haven't tried them at night.  Both lights are on all the time so there should be big more light there.

Got them from http://moto-madness.com/index.htm (http://moto-madness.com/index.htm)

The lights including the mounting brackets were around $250 US delivered.
Pretty easy to fit, just remove the old headlight & mounting brackets.  I also changed the instrument cluster mounts & mounted them under the top triple clamp (dropped it around 5cm).  I modified the lower part of the bracket that holds the brake cables in place, but I only did this so I can hide all the messy wiring that normally sits behind the headlight.  Only took a couple of hours all up!

Nice work and indeed changes the look of the bike  [thumbsup]

well... since you asked. ;D
- remove rear huger
- put paint matched rear cowl
- remove side panels
- put matching rim tape
- remove timing belt(s) covers
- lower entire light/gauge/dials assembly (there's a few DIY examples on this board on how too)
- (if you don't ride 2-up/pillion) then fit a nice set of rear-set foot control/pegs to do away with the horridly big OEM ones.

Was looking at a custom two tone seat....just so the kids can still come for a ride.

Had a look at the logistics of pulling the air box out & putting pods in.....started playing today & an hour later its all out including a heap plastic bits, hoses etc.  Its amazing how much plastic is hidden away under the tank & seat!

Nice work, the lights look great on your bike.
All the black out work suits it well.

OK OK....so its still a work in progress....

The air box is now gone, fitted a TPO crankcase breather kit & put on some small pods.
So there is a heap of plastic now out of the bike so it should be a bit lighter ;D.
The pods look cool, & there's a bit more performance, but best of all is the sound!  Open the throttle & there is a nice deep growl as everything opens up.  Really above all else the new sound is the best & if you are looking at improving the sound of your bike I would highly recommend this mod [thumbsup] (& its cheap too!)

Will post some pics tomorrow.

Lots of room under the tank now!
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Crankcase Breather
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Nice work, did the oil breather a little while back and also added an STM billet item (well at the next service)

Did you use a TPO kit or did you just buy a filter?  I used the kit, but all I needed from it was the filter, so the rest of if was a bit of a waste.  For those who are looking at removing the air box completely, buying a filter on its own is a cheaper way to go.

there is a lot of conjecture about removing the oil breather - I have looked at fitting it on my S2R but from what I have read and seen I have placed it in the too hard basket.  I have looked at the 'beast' air filter setup from TPO and it does look enticing!  Ur making me want to do bling things during the winter Tony!  In the meantime I have been sidetracked with a friends  [moto] though.....(she will be a future Monster owner) ;D