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tail section - 10/26/2007 7:44:07 AM

quadracer18

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I was wondering if its just the rear fairings that are used to give the f4i look or if you actually have to get the subframe also. Some basics to how this project would be gone about would be appreciated! im looking to do this soon! thanks.

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RE: tail section - 10/26/2007 7:48:25 AM

rrasco

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I did not modify the subframe and just worked around it. Here is the best pic I have of mine. I have since added the rear fender and signals as well. I really need a new camera to take more pics.

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RE: tail section - 1/6/2008 6:54:27 PM

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what did you do to modify the tail? Was this an easy modification? It looks awesome!

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RE: tail section - 1/6/2008 9:17:49 PM

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rrasco did you plan on doing the undertail exaust i am trying to do this on mine and change the subframe as well i want the undertail if you have any ideas on how to do this would be helpfull i am just starting the conversion though

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RE: tail section - 1/7/2008 7:15:44 AM

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Well, I was initially going to try and do the undertail, however I did not want to go through the trouble of changing the swingarm to route the exhaust behind the right rear set. It may be possible to do it without a swing arm swap, but the routing of the pipe can be a real problem.

For example, here is an F2 with a properly routed mid pipe, and here is one on an F4i that is not so properly routed due to the S/A interference. I think it works, just looks damn ugly and if you are going to put that much work into a project, you at least want it to turn out nice.

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RE: tail section - 1/7/2008 7:36:28 AM

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that F4i looks like junk, they didnt do a nice job at all.

The only thing I would worry about the f1 would be enough heat shielding to protect the undertail as the plastics they used arent exactly high temp.

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RE: tail section - 1/7/2008 8:57:06 AM

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did you have to modify the rr tail to fit the frame? Or how hard/what did you do to your project to get it to look like that?

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RE: tail section - 1/7/2008 9:04:20 AM

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and what parts did you need for the swap?

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RE: tail section - 1/7/2008 9:21:23 AM

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RE: tail section - 1/7/2008 5:31:45 PM

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telgren you dont think that my plastics could hold up to the heat i think your may be right i am still looking for a way to do it i will probably run it like the f2 that rrasco posted i dont like the midpipe showing like the f4i has i might as well take my time and make it look good. thanks

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RE: tail section - 1/8/2008 11:05:06 AM

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89, I think it would be possible to do, but you would need to seriously mod your tail, I would reccomend with some high temp epoxy of some type. Then maybe switch to some type of slip-on like a yosh or something like along those lines that has pretty decent baffling built in. I have even noticed on my 07 RR that the passenger seat gets warm after just a couple of hours of riding.

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RE: tail section - 1/8/2008 11:41:14 AM

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If you are putting on a 600rr tail and going to make room for an undertail exhaust, you can also get the stock heat shield from a 600rr and use it as well. Check ebay, when I was considering it I was about to buy a subframe with all attached pieces minus cowl. I have also seen tail assemblies without the S/F.

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RE: tail section - 1/14/2008 8:26:34 PM

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i am gonna do it it is gonna take a while though i bought two f1 at the same time and i am gonna get the one all stock and the other modified. i only got the both of them becuse he would only sell them both i dont know if it was a good deal or not 1500 for bothe of them i just got the one running that i am doing all the modifications to. i am also looking for a more adjustable shock are there any good ones that will work and how hard will it be to install

btw is that rsps bike thanks again for all the help

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RE: tail section - 1/14/2008 10:21:36 PM

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a fully adjustable shock will set you back $500-$1000. mostly the cost will be from remote reservoir, hydraulic adjuster, and height adjustment options.

i have a hyperpro with remote res. but no height adjustment or hydraulic preload adjustment.

there is also ohlins and nitron.

aftermarket shocks are usually specific to customer weight. so my spring is for 150lb rider. this pretty much rules out riding 2 up even after preloading the rear. so just keep that in mind.

installation is easy. 1 hour tops. jack up the bike so the rear is not loaded, remove top shock bolt, remove bottom shock bolt, pull out shock, put new one in and bolt back up. done. what will take more time is dialing the shock in to rider preference. the extra adjustability - rebound and compression, is great but a pain in the ass to get right. it took me quite a few rides around the twisties.

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RE: tail section - 1/14/2008 10:24:10 PM

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quote:

ORIGINAL: 89cane

btw is that rsps bike thanks again for all the help

Yes.

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