2005 to 2011 transformation questions

[jcborden]

Well it is finished, just about. Still need to sort the stand so will look at getting it straightened as it probably is a bit bent.

Also had problems getting the front brake line to clear everything as it runs inside the light cowling. Still touches the clutch line but only just so hoping it will be ok.

Managed to get the silencer to fit after a couple of frustrating hours with a dremel. Don't know why it didn't fit, but it's on there now.

Here she is - the airbox panel graphics aren't on yet as I got sent the wrong ones so am now waiting for the correct ones.



I have to say that I was a bit disappointed with the general fit which was off in a few places and required a bit of trimming/filing to get it to go together. However, I am rather pleased with the end result!

[nknudsen]

That looks sharp! Can't wait till mine is complete Good job!

[Tigger52]

I'm still experimenting with the brake line routing on mine as it did catch when I first converted it.

Seem to be better now I've swapped the brake line and speedo cables.

The bike looks great, well worth the work

[nknudsen]

Originally Posted by jcborden

The pictures are very helpful, alas I don't have the plastic bracket for the CDI so will make something up.

I spend quite a lot of time this morning trying to fit the rear plastics only to find that nothing lined up, after a bit of head scratching I realised the airbox was just too far forwards and with a bit of tugging and swearing it is now nearly lined up but should all fit OK.

I will have to see if I can restrict the stand movement or straighten it a bit to stop the hitting.

My biggest issue now is the silencer. I have put the FMF for my 2005 next to the FMF for the 2007 and the outer pipe diameter looks to be the same but there must be a slight difference on the internal diameter. I will try a bit of brute force along with some gentle grinding to see if I can persuade it.

Where did you end up running the CDI wires and mounting the CDI box? Did you have to lengthen the wires?

[steliost]

Hallo fellow gassers, I just finished the same transformation to my '05. I have to say that the fit of the plastics was near perfect! I didn't face any serious problems along the way, just a few minor ones. I had to drill some extra holes and replace some parts that went missing but I expected more trouble... nice!
Also I tore the bike to pieces and powder-coated frame, swingarm and rims with new spokes.
And here she is...

[Rick]

Nice job! Looks Great!

[Mattnzl]

Wow! The black frame & swingarm really make that bike look much newer.
How did you get the "carbon fibre" look to the rims/swingarm?

[Coop]

Wow great job guys. Your bikes look great!

[steliost]

Matt, the carbon look is actually a sticker that is sold by the square meter and it comes in many colours. I thought it would protect the paint job on the rims and swingarm. At least for the first few rides...

[Mattnzl]

I figured it was a sticker, but you made such a neat job of it! I can confidently say if I was to put a sticker on my wheels it would look like total crap