A quick run down: I
traded a snowmobile about 9 years ago for it, she was in 3 boxes and
a 3" round tub! as you can imagine, having no instructions, it was a
bit of a challenge, yet I managed in It has yet to let me down
(besides running out of gas!) Anyway, I've done a few "mods" of my
own and thought you might be interested in knowing some of the
really trick things you can do to really spruce it up! makes a big
difference appearance wise too! unless of course you insistent on
keeping it totally stock of course....I have pics attached so you
can see for yourself!
1. remove the "rear fender" (
always thought it was sort of big)
2. K&N makes a hi-flo filter,
couple of 1" holes in the side of the air filter lid makes a HUGE
difference! I actually found that an FZ600 exhaust 4 into 1
really fits!! And sounds cool too! again really helps for
performance and we both know how much the stock mufflers
weigh....found this on on eBay for $26.00 complete with shipping!
3. I fit up a Avon 150 rear
tire. I slightly shaved the sides of the tire (the part radians we
never meant to use) so it would fit between the swingarm. You could
also add a 1/2 link to the chain and get the same effect, but ass
the x-ring chain brakes in, i fits better and better
4. I replaced the front head
tube reflectors with cut out polished aluminum pieces that i made
myself to tuck in the signals a little bit and clean up how wide
the bike looks for its size. When they flash at nite it lights up
the whole front end on that side, looks really cool!
5. replaced the rear signals
with really small "bullets" again to "narrow" the bike a little.
6. I always thought bike
should have round head lights, so I put one on.
7. Added lower rise bars that
give you a bit more control of the bike, puts the rider a bit more
over the bars....has a really controlled feel
9. Progressive rear shocks and
front springs gives it a really competitive ride...
10. I rejetted the carbs and
synced them in tune, it really gets up and goes now, on a dyno, ive
almost got 68 hp!! before the engine mods it was at a baffleing
56hp....woohoo!!
11. Removed, polished and
clear anodized the upper triple tree and the rear grab bar.
The bike had been laid down 2
times in the front, so the gauge covers are a bit "garrfed" and the
bezel for the stock head lamp was crooked and scratched pretty bad,
thought this might give it a fresh" look. The frame and engine need
a good going through , but for now, Im just going to ride it and get
into the resto next winter...
Anyway, Im really proud to be
a RAD owner, thought you might be interested to see what ive come up
with.....
OH YEA!! almost forgot...The
paint!! The drips are 3-D "chrome illusion" maybe you'll see some of
the different colors if I can catch the sun just right...
