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Good choise, the SC57 fireblade LED rear light fits perfect under the duck tail.

 
 

Can I make a suggestion?
A "Brake 2 Flash" adjustable brake light flasher module would be a perfect combo and safety feature to the LED rear break light!
I have it on all of my bikes.


 

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elektronikbox.de/downloads/Manual%20Brake2Flash_e.pdf

Made a bit more progress with the rear lamp panel today, I really like the flush fitting licence plate light. Have also started on the blimps for the turn signals. While I was waiting for adhesive to cure I started chopping up the air box, Pods won't suit the look I am going for but the stock airbox won't fit around the frame mods and also doesn't follow the line of the modified side panels (why do I do this to myself  )
PS: I can't believe how restrictive the stock airbox is with all the internal baffles 

 

I have really been struggling to get time on the build since Christmas but managed to get a day on it today. I've finally finished up the light panel/rear fender (this has been a complete PITA to scratch build in plastic) I'm really happy with how it's turned out. I also managed to score a chain guard on evilbay, this is an OEM GSXR item which is correct for the swinging arm I am using. It was removed from the donor 20 years ago when it was almost new. The condition as you see it is how it arrived (like new)

 

You do really nice fabricating Wookie
DD

I agree, really nice work on that tail section. Looking forward to seeing this thing when it's done

Street Fighter LTD wrote:

You do really nice fabricating Wookie
DD

Thanks Dave, I would love to be able to CAD model and 3D print pieces like this but I don't have the knowledge or access to the equipment 

Well done Wookie! great job.

Been getting on with the "duck bill" today, I have to say I am really happy at how little filler I have had to use given that it's a cheap fibreglass replica and I've chopped it about quite significantly

 

While the filler was setting on the "duck bill" I have made a start on the air box (need to do this before I can tweak the side panels as I don't like the gap between the panels and the tank) I could have just gone with pods but it's not the look I am going for, however the top shock support is in the way for the stock air box. Cue the "A" team music, I have hacked it within an inch of it's like while still trying to retain a "stock'ish appearance) Now the chopping is almost done I will start the reconstruction, it will have much greater flow than the ultra restrictive stock item using a K&N panel filter - now where is my hot stapler and glue 

 

I have been pressing on with the airbox today, unwanted holes are now filled and I have fitted a new front bulkhead. The new bulkhead was required as the original was buckled and I need the holes 15mm lower so that the box will line up with the modified side panels, I have also kicked it back 3mm at the top (again so it follows the line of the side panels) I have also fitted a connector for the breather ( still need to build a baffle box inside for that) Still a way to go but it's coming along   I really love my hot stapler 

 

Another piece of the puzzle came on Friday, a pair of "J" cams. According the the FSM manual the "J" has a little more lift and duration, this is the only difference I can see for the softer tuned "K" which I have. Hopefully with the cams and intake mods I should get at least the extra 10bhp that the "J" has over the "K" ( if not the cams were cheap enough not to be a big issue)