update: 2012 fz6r

[BF12fz6r]

Hey Guys,

I've started doing my winter mods, I've been fairly busy so I have not been able to give you guys much of of an Update. I'll post a few pictures that I have available now, along with a few random ones. I'm also working on finding the best video of my exhaust with some what decent sound quality from my GoPro. Here's a list of what I have done and have and need to do.....

-"GP Shifting" - Done
I'll post some pictures of what I did to achieve this Tomorrow.

Plasti Dip - Done
I Decided while I'm waiting on parts to come in I'd try out Plasti Dip. I used Blaze blue Dip, It's turning out better then I thought so I might order a Color mix Kit and Try to make a "Minty Fresh" or "Tiffany Blue".

-Driven Power up Kit 15-48 Black Sprocket Gold Chain - Need to install

- Goodridge Dual Brake Line Front - Need to install

- Front dropped 2 inches into tree- Done

- Install Roaring Toyz Lowering Link And Kick stand- Need to Install

I'll be ordering more parts in about two weeks and will add to the list as I order them.

Here are some pictures of the Plasti Dip, If you want I can work On doing a Write up.

First I tried using matte white out of a spray can. spraying was uneven and came out with a texture.

Buying Plasti Dip in the "Dip" and thinning it down works the best.

I'm Working on the tank and fairings today. Ill get some better pictures with my other camera too. Phone pictures don't do it justice.

Random photos:

BF12fz6r

 

[JT]

Hey Guys,

I've started doing my winter mods, I've been fairly busy so I have not been able to give you guys much of of an Update. I'll post a few pictures that I have available now, along with a few random ones. I'm also working on finding the best video of my exhaust with some what decent sound quality from my GoPro. Here's a list of what I have done and have and need to do.....

-"GP Shifting" - Done
I'll post some pictures of what I did to achieve this Tomorrow.

Plasti Dip - Done
I Decided while I'm waiting on parts to come in I'd try out Plasti Dip. I used Blaze blue Dip, It's turning out better then I thought so I might order a Color mix Kit and Try to make a "Minty Fresh" or "Tiffany Blue".

-Driven Power up Kit 15-48 Black Sprocket Gold Chain - Need to install

- Goodridge Dual Brake Line Front - Need to install

- Front dropped 2 inches into tree- Done

- Install Roaring Toyz Lowering Link And Kick stand- Need to Install

I'll be ordering more parts in about two weeks and will add to the list as I order them.

Here are some pictures of the Plasti Dip, If you want I can work On doing a Write up.

First I tried using matte white out of a spray can. spraying was uneven and came out with a texture.

Buying Plasti Dip in the "Dip" and thinning it down works the best.

I'm Working on the tank and fairings today. Ill get some better pictures with my other camera too. Phone pictures don't do it justice.

Random photos:

BF12fz6r

Looking good man. I can appreciate the effort your are putting in to this major project. I will await final pics

 

[MistahT]

First I tried using matte white out of a spray can. spraying was uneven and came out with a texture.

I bought a case of Plasti-Dip cans to paint my wife's fairings white. Same thing. Shot big chunks of plasti. Also, she has this hand me down yellow and silver swirl helmet. Even after 8 or 9 coats (following directions) I couldn't get more than about 60% coverage. I just painted the bike with white paint.

I think it's the temperature. This stuff (out of the spray can) seems to be really sensitive to the cold. Even a few degrees can go from alright to bad. Letting them sit in warm water helps. I would have gone to plasti gallons, but my air compressor won't flow enough for a paint gun and didn't want to invest in the expensive kit with the electric gun.

With that being said, you really make me want to buy the kit with the spray gun and do my bike in blaze orange now!!! Looks awesome!!!

MORE PICS!

 

[BoneJj]

I bought a case of Plasti-Dip cans to paint my wife's fairings white. Same thing. Shot big chunks of plasti. Also, she has this hand me down yellow and silver swirl helmet. Even after 8 or 9 coats (following directions) I couldn't get more than about 60% coverage. I just painted the bike with white paint.

I think it's the temperature. This stuff (out of the spray can) seems to be really sensitive to the cold. Even a few degrees can go from alright to bad. Letting them sit in warm water helps. I would have gone to plasti gallons, but my air compressor won't flow enough for a paint gun and didn't want to invest in the expensive kit with the electric gun.

With that being said, you really make me want to buy the kit with the spray gun and do my bike in blaze orange now!!! Looks awesome!!!

MORE PICS!

You can get low volume guns to spray with. What's your max CF/M on your compressor? I had an issue with that on my compressor, got a cheap gun from harbor freight. I haven't gotten a chance to mess with it just yet though. I kind of want to give it a try to spray my bike's black panels with a another color. The rest is the kawi lime green but I would like to change the black up to something different. I haven't been able to decide what I want to change it to though.

 

[BF12fz6r]

You can get low volume guns to spray with. What's your max CF/M on your compressor? I had an issue with that on my compressor, got a cheap gun from harbor freight. I haven't gotten a chance to mess with it just yet though. I kind of want to give it a try to spray my bike's black panels with a another color. The rest is the kawi lime green but I would like to change the black up to something different. I haven't been able to decide what I want to change it to though.

I bought a cheap gun from harbor freight too, High Volume though.

Teaser..................

 

[MistahT]

You can get low volume guns to spray with. What's your max CF/M on your compressor? I had an issue with that on my compressor, got a cheap gun from harbor freight. I haven't gotten a chance to mess with it just yet though. I kind of want to give it a try to spray my bike's black panels with a another color. The rest is the kawi lime green but I would like to change the black up to something different. I haven't been able to decide what I want to change it to though.

Don't remember the rating off the top of my head, but read a few how-tos and talked to my friend's uncle who used to spray cars for a living, and my numbers were too low. I''ll dig out the manual this weekend and look for a low volume gun at harbor freight. Thanks for the tip.

I'm hoping once the weather warms up the cans will work. Still haven't picked a color for the 77 Suzuki, but I have some black and white plasti sitting around! Well, still working my way through the carbs and trying to find parts (nearly impossible) but that's another story for another thread.....

 

[BF12fz6r]

I'll upload some other pictures when I have time but I'm finally done!

 

[JT]

Looks good bro....Sweet job looks very clean. question though did you consider throwing soome glosifier over the blue coat? Its assembeld already so I assume you are not going that route at this point

 

[bobby bo bonsin]

Man that thing looks tough! I kinda like the flat finish of the plasti dip on it. With the front lowered, the cut down windscreen and the mirrors gone it makes it look really mean and sleek. Looks great!

Hello my real name is Adam.

 

[JT]

Now you need blue wheel stripes and a blue brake line along with blue brake and clutch levers and your set

 

[BF12fz6r]

I like the flat look for now but If end up changing the color I might play around with some glossifier and metalizers. I was almost worried that this would be to much blue while painting but the black trip really helped proportion it. The red stripes are staying ha ha, personally I think it makes the bike really pop off.

I just need to find the time to get my rear lowering link and kick stand on so i can get the front sitting as good as the back!

thanks everyone!

Brian

 

[Scott_Thomas]

I like it, I thought it was gonna be too much blue with the tank but it came out great.

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[bobby bo bonsin]

Yeah for some reason im diggin on the red wheel stripes and shock coil. Looks really good with the blue. Wouldnt think it would look that great but it does lol. Stick with what works i say. Sometimes you dont know what will end up looking good.

Hello my real name is Adam.

 

[GranTourer]

It's actually a yoshi r77 ( not positive if thats correct I'll check later) Do you have a video of your exhaust? I'll post one of mine here soon.

Looks like a Yoshi TRC and it looks awesome on your bike.

Do you have any vids? Is it attached to the stock headers and what bike was it originally made for? Any more info would be much appreciated.

Also nice job on the plasti dip. It came out real nice.

 

[BF12fz6r]

Looks like a Yoshi TRC and it looks awesome on your bike.

Do you have any vids? Is it attached to the stock headers and what bike was it originally made for? Any more info would be much appreciated.

Also nice job on the plasti dip. It came out real nice.

You correct, it's the TRC for the R6. I had it custom welded onto the stock header, I can also slip it on and off if I ever want to change to a different slip on. I doubt I ever will though. I'm working on getting a video soon, All i have are videos from my Gopro and they dont do it justice. I'll work on a video when the weather is nicer.

 

[BF12fz6r]

Slowly getting the Driven sprockets, chain, Roaring Toyz rear Lowering link and kickstand on.......

 

[MistahT]

Slowly getting the Driven sprockets, chain, Roaring Toyz rear Lowering link and kickstand on.......

I spy a DC2 Integra? Also had a black one

 

[BF12fz6r]

I spy a DC2 Integra? Also had a black one

Everyone from that picture thinks it's a dc2 lol.

 

[MistahT]

Civic! Damn Well, I was close...

Nice build. Bikes are fun, but part of me wants to sell the FZ and get some boost again!

 

[BF12fz6r]

once you've been boosted there's no other way!!!