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subframe/seat upgrade - 3/29/2006 6:50:29 AM

acer

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hi, has anyone here previously modded their CBR1000f to take a newer seat off a super or hypersport model (ie like a 954rr or similar)

What would you have to do. I know its not an easy it/swap.......The frames are obviously different, placement of battery would be a consideration etc.

any information would be great

cheers...jas

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/18/2006 10:46:35 PM

el_super_dan

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hey,

I am currently doing that mod right now. I am using a sub frame from a 2004 f4i and an under tail exhuast from a bmw. I just started this project on Easter Sunday so I will update you when I finish.

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/19/2006 11:06:53 AM

stinky93071

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post up some pics of what you are doing sound cool..

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/19/2006 11:45:40 AM

grwilson6

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ya i've mounted a 1000rr tail section/subframe on my 87 hurricane. i still need to paint the new frame i made to match the stock frame but this is where im at so far.

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/19/2006 3:15:01 PM

stinky93071

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i like that.. are you going to run old plastic on the bike? what are you plans for the pip? and what swing arm is that?

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/19/2006 5:12:32 PM

grwilson6

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ive got an undertail jardine from the 1000rr to run. im not gonna use the old plastic and the swingarm is off a vfr 750.

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/27/2006 2:19:11 AM

el_super_dan

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hey grwilson6,

How hard was it to fit the swingarm? That looks bad ass.

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/27/2006 10:13:22 AM

darkstar7

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Please tell us how you did the swingarm. that is sooooooooo sick

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/27/2006 1:38:56 PM

grwilson6

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well i had to make spacers because the vfr swingarm was a couple inches narrower and i also had to make new bushings because i used the hurricane pivot bolt and it was a smaller diameter then the vfr pivot bolt. then i had to notch the frame so that the shock would clear and make the shock mount. i dont have the measurements for the bushings or the spacers but next time i take it apart to paint i will measure everything. you can kind of get the idea with these pictures but i will take some more next time i can.

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/27/2006 1:39:56 PM

grwilson6

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heres a couple more

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/27/2006 8:18:51 PM

hurricane1000

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did you center the shock in the frame? reason i ask is because if my memory serves me right (sometimes it doesnt) the VFR has the shock offset to one side which would require you to move the upper shock mount... if the shock is offset and you only shimmed one side of the swingarm just to align the shock, the tires would not track right...

if i am all wrong please accept my apologies, your bike is going to look awesome.

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/28/2006 11:15:59 AM

grwilson6

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well you cant really see in the pictures but first i aligned the swingarm and then i made spacers for both sides. after i got that straight i made new upper and lower shock mounts.

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/28/2006 3:13:25 PM

hurricane1000

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very cool! could you post pics of that? i was looking at doing a 900RR swinger, but the prospect of moving the shock mounts kinda scared me off...

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RE: subframe/seat upgrade - 4/28/2006 6:20:49 PM

stinky93071

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all i can say is i would love to see it when you are done with it..

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