Jeeeesssus...UPDATED w/write-up on installed items.
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Jeeeesssus...UPDATED w/write-up on installed items. - 3/25/2008 7:28:25 PM
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slatherson
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Thought I was gonna get all my new stuff installed today on my 07 600RR, turns out I forgot how to be a mechanic. I work on commercial jets for christ sake, but cant seem to figure this bike out.
Anyone got some good tips on how to remove the stock exhaust? More specifically, I got everything removed per the service manual, but just cant seem to seperate the mid pipe at the clamp location. There doesnt seem to be enough play to pull apart those two inches.
I did get the Protons installed after a lenghty battle with the fairings install (the tops a b#$%^, butI figured it out). They do not have the regular flash rate as advertised. And the fade option is barely noticable (maybe because of the high flash rate?) I think I'm fine with that, so far. But DAMN are they nice!
< Message edited by slatherson -- 4/3/2008 8:49:46 PM >
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 3/25/2008 8:09:42 PM
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You might need to take a flat head and seperate by the flange a little, and then using a rubber mallet doesnt hurt either.
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 3/25/2008 9:46:38 PM
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I had to hit mine with an oxy-acetylene torch and practically melt the thing off... The screw driver thing may work as well if you dont have a torch available. As for the flashrate, I just learned this, you need to install resistors.
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 3/26/2008 6:08:11 AM
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ORIGINAL: be vertical
I had to hit mine with an oxy-acetylene torch and practically melt the thing off... The screw driver thing may work as well if you dont have a torch available. As for the flashrate, I just learned this, you need to install resistors.
screw resistors.. i feel like im being noticed quicker and more often by leaving my blinkers running fast. imo..
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 3/26/2008 4:41:18 PM
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slatherson
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^^^ I agree! But it would be nice if they worked as advertised so that I had the choice. The strobe might be nice but I cant tell much difference between that and the regular (increased flash rate). Actually all three options are too close to find much difference due to the high flash rate.
The Protons are very nice, BUT for the money you would think they would work as advertised and actually include the correct connectors so that they are truely plug and play andyou wouldn't have to ruin the stockers by robbing the connectors.
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 3/26/2008 9:22:46 PM
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spiderc
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I am going to post a video on how i installed the integrated tailights, tomorrow. I installed the resistors for my blinkers, so when i do install the protons the flash rate should be normal. The connection from the tailight does work, it's just a bit tough to get in. I instead cut off the old wires from the fender and connected them to the tail light wire. That way it clicks on normal.
Easier to understand if you see the pictures.... ill get them up eventually. Later tonight for sure. In the process of putting together the video and other stuff.
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 3/31/2008 12:31:48 AM
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would like to see this vid. thanks.
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 4/1/2008 11:20:14 AM
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WoodyRR
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Mine didn't quite fit either. I think it's because that taillight is actually for the 03-06 RR. I just cut the connector off and hard-wired it.
-Adam
My connector was really snug, but it did work. It didn't seem to be an exact fit at first, but I did manage to push it into the female connector on the bike.
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 4/1/2008 3:26:24 PM
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mmgsport
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I just dont understand why more people dont use the hangar light - its a direct fit with direct wires and it doesnt leave that gap in the tail
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 4/1/2008 5:30:59 PM
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WoodyRR
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I just dont understand why more people dont use the hangar light - its a direct fit with direct wires and it doesnt leave that gap in the tail
For me pricing was the issue. It's $215 shipped on the Hangar WITHOUT license plate bracket or light for it. I guess it'd be cheap to fabricate a plate hanger, but I got the CBR Heaven for $150 and it's great. For $65 more plus whatever I'd have to do to make a plate hanger, I'm perfectly content with my choice.
Sorry to get waaaaay off track. How'd the exhaust install turn out?
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 4/1/2008 8:23:07 PM
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mmgsport
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ha ok- ok i hear ya - i just work my ass off all week and i want my bike to be proper - so whats another 50-60 bucks - besides i picked mine up for 175 shipped - you can find them for that -
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 4/2/2008 8:09:34 AM
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WoodyRR
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OH, now you gotta go and rub it in!
Slatherson, can you post some pics of the Protons installed? I'm just curious how they look.
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RE: Jeeeesssus... - 4/3/2008 8:19:22 PM
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slatherson
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OK, the initial phase one install is almost complete (just need to redo some nuts and bolts, and paint the plate bracket): Moriwaki, Protons, CRG's, J'Neer Hangar taillight (w/ homemade plate bracket a la CBR Heaven), and a Corbin seat. I will post some pics after I finalize and CLEAN it...possibly some time next week as I'm about to go back to work and start my monday while you are all finishing your friday's and getting ready for the weekend.
Here's my .02 so far...
Once I got the stock exaust off the Mori install was a breeze. Looks good and the sound is decent, I hoped for louder but that was before I started getting on the gas and tachin it over 8 grand. I think I read Blue Fox say he likes to be quiet just toolin around, and heard when he gets on the gas. I think that is how this one works...it's pretty tame down low and has a good bark up high. 4 out of 5 stars (only cause I hoped for deeper and maybe a bit louder...but the jury is still out because I only have limited camparision)
The Protons overall fit is top notch. The install is not hard but you need to cut the connectors off the stockers rendering them useless. I think for the price they should have been included so as to be plug and play instead of cut & splice, install, and play. The flash rate IS FASTER. You will need resistors if you want the stock flash rate. These have three flash options; Stock, Strobe, and Fade. Since the flash rate is increased it is really hard to tell a difference between all three. I picked stock because I agree with some of the others who think it gets noticed easier. During installation you will have to make the choice of which flash option you would like because you connect different wires for the different options. 4 out of 5 stars. These are the best out there, but I have to give 4 stars because for the premium price they don't include the connectors, which in turn means you need to follow their GENERALIZED instructions (which are useless, and leave you to play electrician...which I am not).
CRG shorties. AWESOME. Install is EASY BREEZY (watch out on the cluch lever for the little majigger sticking out on the bottom of the mount...check the Pazzo write-up on here or 600rr.net) These levers didn't include lube so I bought some, $5 at the auto parts store. 5 out of 5 stars.
J'Neer Hangar (formerly Hangar R&D) taillight is a FACTORY FIT for the bodywork (there is no bulging or seat fitment issues like with other kits). Their old website advertised that these had multiple brake/turn signal flash options, but this unit does not. It includes connectors and is truely plug and play after cutting the battery tray like you have to do with any other kit. It looks to have resistors in the wiring (hard to tell because they are under some heat shrink tubing, but I cant think of anything else it could be) so the FLASH RATE IS NORMAL. 5 out of 5 stars.
The homemade license bracket is based off the CBR Heaven kit, but I fabricated it myself from some aluminum sheet metal and will paint it this weekend after I finalize it. It isn't the prettiest or professionally built, but for those familiar with the location you know that the bracket itself is barely visable because the plate covers it and the rest is under the bike. Twelve out of 5 stars  .
The Corbin seat was scheduled to arrive towards the end of the month (they're custom made I guess) but showed up yesterday. Well the seat is like twice the weight of the stocker, fits like stock, but doesn't feel like stock. It feels like it has more flat real estate to it. It has a bit more cushion, but still had my a$$ sore after couple hours (I need to get back into riding shape as my neck, hands, and a$$ hurt after a bit). 4 out of 5 stars, because after about a hundred miles my butt hurt and I thought an almost three hundred dollar seat would cure that. Should it???
Now I wanna save for the HID kit, a passenger seat cover/eliminator (whatever it'
< Message edited by slatherson -- 4/3/2008 8:46:41 PM >
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